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Swanson Looks for History Making Season

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Swanson Begins Quest for USAC History Sunday in Terre Haute's "Sumar Classic" Silver Crown Opener Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- March 30, 2016-Kody Swanson hopes to become the first driver in history to claim three consecutive USAC Silver Crown championships when he begins his quest this Sunday, April 3rd at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track as the 2016 series debuts with the 100-lap “Sumar Classic” at the half-mile dirt oval located at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds. Kingsburg, California’s Swanson could become just the third driver to claim a…

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All Star Circuit of Champions set to Take On Atomic Opener

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All Stars Set To Kick Off 2016 Season Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ASCOC MEDIA Photos By: HARRY MEEKS SR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- March 30, 2016 - Since returning home from Florida, where the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions kicked-off the 2016 season with three non-point events at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, teams have been hard at work preparing for the next seven months of their Arctic Cat All Star campaign. Sprint car teams from all across the country will begin their point championship hunt in less than a week; launching a remaining schedule complete with…

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KoD Heat Winners to be Rewarded in 2016

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Unique T-Shirts And Cash Bonus Await Qualifying Winners Story By: ROB HAZER /KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- March 30, 2016- King Of Dirt Racing continues to improve on rewards for drivers supporting the series through the season. Of course these things are not possible without the help of amazing marketing partners and in 2016 JTees Screen Printing together with KOD will offer heat race winners a little something special. Normally only the Northeast Crate Nationals has monetary prizes or trophies of some sort that accompany winning a qualifier. In 2016 the King Of Dirt Racing Series wanted…

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BUFFALINO DOMINATES 60 OVER SPECIAL DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

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Bridgeport Hoffman 60 Over One For The Record Books Story By:KOLBY RAMEY/ BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.-March 28, 2016- The Bridgeport Speedway swung open the gates on the 5/8 mile track and the 2016 season with the 60 Over Special Doug Hoffman Memorial Race and produced a show that would have made the past champion and promoter very proud. Dominick Buffalino came away with the big win, dominating a field of some thirty-five Big Block Modifieds to win the biggest race of his career to date! Buffalino raced into the lead on lap three, taking over…

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Weekly Racing At Orange County Fair Speedway Goes Green April 9th

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Four Racing Divisions Headed by The Big-Block Modifieds to See Action! Story By:JOHN SNYDER /OCFS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY -March 28, 2016- On Saturday, April 9, the 67th consecutive season of weekly racing at Orange County will find the first green flag waving at 7:00 pm. Headlining the program will be the 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds in a 30-lap feature race. They’ll be joined by the always exciting Sportsman, the young guns Rookie Sportsman, unpredictable Street Stocks. Qualifying races will set the fields for the evening’s feature events. Young Modified star Anthony Perrego from nearby Montgomery, New…

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Satterlee Scores UFO Victory at Port Royal Clash

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Satterlee Wins Clash Of Late Model Titans In Talent-Laden Port Royal UFO Launch, Aaron Ott Wires For Sprints, Garlock Claims UFO Semi-Lates Story By:SHAWN BROUSE /PORT ROYAL MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –March 27, 2016- Some 102 race cars jammed the Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night as the UFO Super Late Models kicked off their 2016 series in a clash of the late model titans that saw Rochester Mills’ Gregg Satterlee prevail in an action packed event for the $3,000 payday. In the UFO Semi-Late Model main, Rance Garlock took the lead from Eric Irvin…

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Hanbury Ready For ROC Invaders at Mahoning Valley Icebreaker

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Tony Hanbury ready to break the ice at Mahoning Valley Speedway season opener Story By:DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY MEDIA Photos By:WALT SMITH /RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. -March 28, 2016- As a variety of drivers came out this past Saturday for the first on track activity at Mahoning Valley Speedway as part of three Test and Tune days, one driver in particular was noticed taking on as much input as possible. Tony Hanbury of Owego NY, one of the many Modified teams at the track, had good reason for coming to the Lehighton paved ¼-mile oval for the first time in six…

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Baughman The Class of The Field at Bronco ASCS Opener

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Josh Baughman Breaks Through at Bronco Raceway Park with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCA MEDIA Photo By: JAY HALLAS CLEVELAND, Texas - March 28, 2016- Mark Saturday night’s A-Feature down as retribution, as Odessa’s Josh Baughman was the class of the field at the Bronco Raceway Park; leading start to finish for his first Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network National Tour victory. In Baughman’s 41st career Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour A-Feature start, the Texas driver becomes the 131st different winner in Lucas Oil ASCS National…

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Friesen Flys To Rust Memorial Victory

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First For Friesen: Stewart Breaks Through With Deron Rust Memorial $3,521 Small-Block Payday Friday At Georgetown; Large Crowd Takes In Event “Under The Lights” Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –March 27, 2016- Stewart Friesen added another line to his bulging resume on Friday night at Georgetown Speedway. Friesen, the Sprakers, N.Y., traveling star, won for the first time in the state of Delaware, topping the Deron Rust Memorial for small-block Modifieds at the historic half-mile track. And he did it in unlikely fashion. Through the gate, Friesen drew 75 out…

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Kahne Leads The Way To Lincoln Sprint Victory

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KAHNE SCORES FIRST CAREER LINCOLN WIN IN 410 SPRINT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP; Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 27, 2016- NASCAR star Kasey Kahne showed ‘em how it’s done at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night. Kahne, making a rare appearance in the Pigeon Hills, made the most of his weekend off by out-dragging Lincoln point leader and polesitter Brian Montieth to the first turn and leading every lap of Lincoln’s $5,000-to-win Spring Championship for 410 sprint cars. Despite mid-race challenges from Montieth, Kahne crossed the finish line of the non-stop 30-lap race 1.25 seconds…

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BRETT HEARN READIES FOR THE 2016 RACING SEASON

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Champion driver to race weekly in New York’s Capital District Story By: JOHN SNYDER/ BHR MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ- March 27, 2016- In 1978, after just three years racing in the dirt track Sportsman division, Brett Hearn moved up to the Modified ranks. In 35* of the 38 racing season since then, Hearn has competed for wins and championships at either Orange County Fair Speedway (Middletown, New York) or Lebanon Valley Speedway (West Lebanon, New York) virtually every Saturday night. And over those 35 years, he has won 25 track point championships---15 at Orange County…

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ESS Names Best Time Award Sponsor For 2016 Tour

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Beard Sewer and Drain Best Time Award for 2016. Story By:DEAN REYNOLDS/ ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Syracuse NY= March 27, 2016- New for 2016 with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will be special timed hot laps at each full point event. Thanks to Tim Beard and Beard Sewer and Drain, the fast time for each time group on each night will receive a cash bonus. "The teams voted in timed hot laps and they really did it to add excitement for the fans. We would normally run hot laps and then go into our…

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Mahoning Valley Racers Tune Up For Season Opener

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Test and Tune day has racers geared up for April 9 opener Story By:DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa.- March 27, 2016-Mahoning Valley Speedway opened its gates to racers for the first time this season as the initial day of three Test and Tunes took place on a picture perfect Saturday afternoon. With Opening Day less than two weeks away, a nice showing of cars took advantage of the afternoon in preparation of the April 9 lid-lifter which will be highlighted by the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions…

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Sportsman Division Highlight 2016 Schedule At Albany-Saratoga

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Sportsman Division Will Be In The Spotlight This Season at 'The Great Race Place' Story By;TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – March 27, 2016- The Sportsman division at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway has been one of the most impressive divisions in not only the Capital District but in the racing circles of the Northeastern United States and Canada. Since the return to the clay surface under the direction of Lyle DeVore a few seasons ago, the division has brought with it record car counts, numerous first time winners and a level of…

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Hodnett and Cosner Lead The Way To Grove Victory Lane

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Hodnett Claims Redemption In Williams Grove Sprints, Cosner Scores Super Lates Story By:SHAWN BROUSE /WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 26, 2016- Greg Hodnett claimed redemption in a big way on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway after losing the sprint car season opener last week due to mechanical difficulty. And in the super late model feature Matt Cosner of Cumberland, Md., scored his first ever Williams Grove feature win worth $2,000 after holding off last week’s winners Gregg Satterlee. Brock Zearfoss took the lead from the pole of the 25-lap sprint car main over Brent…

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Pitkat Looks To Take New Team To Sizzler Victory Lane

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Woody Pitkat Ready To Defend Spring Sizzler Victory at Stafford With New Team Story By:SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. -March 26,2016-Last year’s NAPA Spring Sizzler was a dream come true for hometown driver Woody Pitkat as he became the first driver from Stafford Springs to win “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring.” Pitkat has since changed teams from Buzz Chew’s #88 to Kevin Stuart’s #85 Stuart’s Automotive team and he will go for two in a row with a new team when he takes the green flag in the…

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Overton Looks to Expand on Rookie Season Success as the Illini Approaches

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The Illini 100 weekend kicks off on March 31 Story By:JORDAN MORRIS /WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 26, 2016 - Just one week remains until the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series returns to action at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway for the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend. One driver with his sights set on success is reigning series Rookie of the Year Brandon Overton. Driving the Budweiser/C-H Plumbing Moyer Victory Chassis No. 76, the 24 year old amassed six top-five finishes and eight top-ten finishes in 37 A-mains…

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IndyCar’s Return To PIR Gets Title Sponsor

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The Verizon IndyCar Series event at Phoenix Int’l Raceway has gained a title sponsor. Story By:DAVE LEWENDOWSKI /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar SERIES PHOTO AVONDALE, Ariz. –March 26, 2016- Desert Diamond West Valley, a new gaming casino in suburban Phoenix, has been named title sponsor of the upcoming Verizon IndyCar Series race at Phoenix Int’l Raceway. The Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix will take place under the lights April 2 on the 1.022-mile oval. It will mark the first Verizon IndyCar Series race since 2005 at the track bathed in Indy car history. “We are thrilled…

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54th SEASON OPENER FOR NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING SET AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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ADMISSION PRICES STAY THE SAME, ALL APRIL SATURDAY EVENTS AT 7 PM Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- March 25, 2016 - The stock car racing battles being this Saturday, April 2nd, at Grandview Speedway. A tripleheader show of NASCAR racing featuring the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars will kick off the 54th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Bechtelsville track as racers battle for the lucrative NASCAR and track titles. Many of the top talents in area dirt track Modified racing will be in…

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‘The Kid’s Kid’ Set For Big Diamond Title Defense

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Pauch Jr. Prepared To Defend 358 Modified Title At Big Diamond Speedway Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. - March 25, 2016-There are not many things that Billy Pauch, Jr. can say that he has accomplished in racing that his legendary father Billy Pauch, Sr. has not. Winning the Big Diamond 358 modified track title is one of them. The 28-year-old used consistency last year while scoring one win en route to his first-ever modified track title after coming very close to winning the title in 2014. “We have had two…

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It’s A Home Game For The Wood Brothers.

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For Wood Brothers, return to Martinsville joins past and future Story By:REID SPENCER /NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Martinsville Va.- March 25,2016- The April 3 STP 500 is a home game the Wood Brothers haven’t experienced as a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team with a single driver since Ken Schrader filled the seat of the vaunted No. 21 Ford in 2006. We’re talking about Martinsville, of course, the shortest track on the Sprint Cup circuit at .526 miles, the closest to the Wood Brothers’ family home in Stuart, Va., and the next race on the Sprint…

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Two New Tracks Await Lucas Oil Late Model Competitors

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Lucas Oil Late Model Series Set For First Time Apperance at Boyd's Speedway and East Alabama Motor Speedway Story By:JEREMY SHEILDS /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -March 25, 2016 - In the week ahead, the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will face new challenges. The series will visit Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, GA on Friday, April 1st before trekking to East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL on Saturday, April 2nd. In 2014, dirt late model standout, Dale McDowell and local business owner, David Duplissey acquired Boyd's Speedway. Since…

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Ransomville Speedway Adds More Sponsorship For 2016

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SPONSORS CONTINUE TO COME ON BOARD WITH RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY FOR 2016 SEASON Story By:TANA ROBINSON /RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:ALEX and HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY – March 25, 2016- With just four weeks left before the start of the 2016 season. Things continue to stay busy at Ransomville Speedway. Sponsors continue to make a commitment. The 2016 season opener, set for Friday, May 6th, will open Ransomville Speedway for the 59th season. It will also be Student Night, as students from several local high schools are expected to help fill up the grandstand area. Ransomville Speedway would like…

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Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car racing: Five storylines heading into the 2016 season

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Greg Hodnett has been dominate thus far. Will he be the man to beat again this season? Story By:JEREMY ELLIOTT/ PATROIT NEWS Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.-March 25, 2016-Central Pennsylvania is known throughout the nation as one of the biggest hotbeds for Sprint Car racing. There are drivers entrenched in this region that stack up well against the best in the business. As for the fans clamoring to local speedways, their passion is unmatched and in some cases borders on fanatical. It's about excellence and embracing your own. And anyone outside the area traveling to Williams Grove,…

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Rolling Wheels Raceway Park Gets New Owners

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY’S BILL AND KIM SHEA TO PROMOTE ROLLING WHEELS RACEWAY PARK IN 2016 Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ELBRIDGE, NY-March 24, 2016- Just one year ago, Bill and Kim Shea agreed to purchase Utica-Rome Speedway from Gene Cole which they operated throughout the 2015 season. In 2016, in addition to successfully operating Utica-Rome Speedway weekly, they will operate Rolling Wheels Raceway Park for track owners Bill Mendick and Bert Butler. Mendick and Butler approached the Shea’s in early February about running the Elbridge speed plant after Glenn…

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Johnson Gets Redemption at Placerville Speedway

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Captures win one year after serious accident at same event Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLACERVILLE, Calif. — March 24, 2016 — After being involved in a horrible accident during this event last year that sidelined him for the season, Jason Johnson returned to Placerville Speedway for the 2nd Annual Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts and captured his first victory since Texas Motor Speedway in 2003. Daryn Pittman, who was also injured in the same event last year, finished second to Johnson, as…

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Whats Makes Hoffman 60 Over ….Special !

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The '60over Special' Truely A Special Event Story By:DANNY SERRANO / BPS MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.-March 24,2016- The silence is almost deafening! However, no need to worry my friends. The silence will be shattered very soon if you know what I mean. Engines. Grinders. Drills. Air guns. Air compressors. Water trucks packing the moist clay. Announcers. Kids playing. Adults conversing. Duct tape ripping to save those seats. Music in the parking lot. Deep fryers in the kitchen. Sounds like music to my ears, how bout you? There's just something about that fourth Saturday in March that just…

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KOD VISITS TWO NEW TRACKS DURING 2016 SEASON

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Anticipated Trips To Utica Rome & Bear Ridge Await The Tour Story By:ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 24, 2015 – After delaying far too long it was time for King Of Dirt Racing to drop the schedule release to drivers and fans. Along with core tracks Albany-Saratoga and Lebanon Valley Speedways, drivers were able to get a glimpse at two new tracks joining the upcoming KOD season. Utica Rome Speedway and Bear Ridge are welcomed additions to the tour and will challenge drivers due to their diverse sizes. Utica Rome Speedway needs…

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Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals Date Adjusted at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Sunday, Sept. 25 event reduces scheduling conflicts with surrounding speedways Story By:JUSTIN ST. LOUIS /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. –March 24, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway officials have reached an agreement with the Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) to adjust the date of the second annual Fabian Earthmoving “Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals” event. The race will now be run on Sunday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m., one day later than originally scheduled, on the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl in West Haven, Vt.…

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‘Feels Like The First Time’ All Stars Invade Lebanon High Banks

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410 Sprint Car Series Will Thunder Around High Banks Sunday August 21st Story By: ROB HAZER / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY - March 24, 2016 - For over 30 years, fans have seen some of the best 410 Sprint Car drivers race around the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway with blistering speeds. In 2016, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to witness the first ever appearance of Tony Stewart’s All-Star Circuit Of Champions on August 21st in what promises to be anything but your grandfather’s typical sprint car…

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Hirschman Sets Sights On Hickory Checkers

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'The Money Man’ Matt Hirschman Eyeing a Hickory Modified Win Story By:SOUTHERN MODIFIED RACING SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DUANE CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Hickory NC.-March 24, 2016- Saturday night at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway will be a night of firsts. It’ll be the first race for the new Southern Modified Racing Series presented by PASS, but it will also be the first time “Big Money” Matt Hirschman races at “The Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars.” Hirschman is already a star in his own right. He may not be an Earnhardt, a Jarrett or a Petty, but the Hirschman name is synonymous…

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MARCH MADNESS THIS SATURDAY AT PENN CAN FEATURES FULL FENDERED RACING

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OPEN PRACTICE TO START OFF THE DAY Story By:DAN HARPELL / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:REED MILLER / PENN CAN PHOTOS Susquehana Pa.-March 24, 2016- Penn Can Speedway will kick off the 2016 racing season this Saturday, March 21st at 4:00 p.m. with the running of March Madness. The Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Four Cylinders will all be in competition. An open practice for all divisions will precede the show beginning at 10:30 a.m. Fans in the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania will have their first opportunity to get out and see…

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New NASCAR Areo Package Delivers Close Competition

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Thrilling Competition Continues At ACS With Track-Record 51 Passes For The Lead Story By:REID SPENCER /NASCAR MEDIA Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Fontana Ca- March 24,2016- .The high quality of racing produced in the first four races of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season continued at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, where drivers tallied a total of 51 green flag passes for the lead, a high at ACS since the inception of loop data in 2005. It marked the second time in the first five races this season a track record for green flag passes for the lead was set…

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Menard and Penske Join Forces For INDY 500

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Menards to sponsor Pagenaud's car at 100th Indianapolis 500 Story By: ARNI SRIBHEN / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:INDYcar SERIES Indianapolis Ind.- March 24,2016- John Menard spent the better part of three decades at Indianapolis Motor Speedway competing against cars fielded by Roger Penske. The two longtime friends and Indy car owners will join forces in 2016 with Menards serving as a sponsor of Team Penske, the Indianapolis 500’s most successful team. “I’ve always looked up to Roger and his methods,” Menard said during a press conference March 22 to announce Menards is returning to Indy car racing as a sponsor of…

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Broedel Energy Powers Up Utica Rome Open Sportsman

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BROEDEL ENERGY BECOMES THE OFFICIAL ENERGY SUPPLIER OF THE UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY AND TITLE SPONSOR OF THE OPEN SPORTSMAN Story By:JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- March 23, 2016- The Open Sportsman now have a title sponsor for the upcoming 2016 season as Broedel Energy has become a marketing partner with Utica-Rome Speedway. The exciting division, which provides a stepping stone between the 602 Sportsman and Modified divisions, will be known as the Broedel Energy Open Sportsman in all releases and results in 2016. Also, Broedel Energy will be the “Official Energy Supplier”…

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New Egypt Speedway’s Open Practice to Offer Quick Time Bonuses

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Easter Egg Hunt and Free General Admission Highlight Fan Activities Story By:ALLYSE WOLFINGER / NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM New Egypt, NJ – March 23, 2016- This Saturday, March 26th, New Egypt Speedway takes a break in the racing action for their only scheduled open practice session of the season that offers fans free general admission and children’s activities. Drivers from all forms of dirt racing are invited to participate in the open practice that will again offer Quick Time bonuses to the fastest cars in the 358 Modified, Sportsman, Crate Modified, Street Stock, NEWS Sprint, and…

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Thompson Speedway Boasts Star Studded Sunoco Modified Field for 2016

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Returning Veterans Ready To Battle For Sunoco Modified Title Story By:THERESA CONDICT/ TSMP MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOMPSON, CT- March 23, 2016 - As the start of the 2016 racing season nears on April 9-10 for the traditional Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Icebreaker, the Sunoco Modified field is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. Woody Pitkat returns as the division’s champion in the Stan Mertz owned Sunoco Modified. By virtue of winning the title, Pitkat’s team decided to rebuild the car in time for the championship banquet that was held in December for the…

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Shane Stewart Storms into Placerville Speedway Showdown

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Carries momentum into Brad Sweet presents Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts Story By:AARON FIEDLER /WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 23, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its swing through California as the series travels 90 miles north to Placerville (Calif.) Speedway for Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts on Wednesday. Shane Stewart concluded the 2015 season finishing second to seven-time series champion Donny Schatz in the final championship standings. So far in 2016, Stewart…

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Hunter-Reay hits Capitol Hill with Borg-Warner in tow

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Verizon IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay made the rounds at Capitol Hill with a close friend – the Borg-Warner Trophy. Story By:DAVE LEWENDOWSKI /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar PHOTO STAFF Washington DC- March 23, 2016-Hunter-Reay, the 2012 series champion and 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner, toured the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., with the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy featuring bas relief sculptures of every Indianapolis 500 winner’s face. The event was designed to build additional national momentum for the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil this May. Hunter-Reay met with Speaker of the…

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Destiny Motorsports Fighting Off Rough Start Head To Placerville Speedway

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Paul McMahan And Company Continue To Grind Story By:PETERSON MEDIA Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Morganville Pa.- March 23, 2016-When things are not going your way, it is very easy for morale to fade. Paul McMahan and his Destiny Motorsports team are continuing to stay positive as they work hard at achieving better results. “It is tough right now, but everyone is working so hard to fight through what has been a rough start,” Paul McMahan said. “I think we hit on some things over the weekend in Stockton, CA, and I made a mistake on Saturday night that hurt…

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ACT Makes Return To ‘The Cement Palace’ In July

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Propane Plus Set To Sponsor Seekonk Speedway 150 on July 16th Story By: ACT SERIES MEDIA Photo By:SEEKONK SPEEDWAY WATERBURY, Vt. -March 23 ,2016- American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Seekonk Speedway officials have announced an agreement with Propane Plus to sponsor the ACT Late Model Tour event at Seekonk on Saturday, July 16. The Propane Plus 150 will mark ACT’s return to the ¼-mile speedway for the first time since 2007. The event is also the second leg of the ACT Southern New England Tripleheader. The three-race series begins at Connecticut’s New London-Waterford Speedbowl on Saturday, May 21, before traveling to Massachusett’s…

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Billy Pauch Responds To DIRTcar Tire Softening Penalty

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Billy Pauch Responds To DIRTcar Tire Softening Penalty By: Pete MacDonald Last week a hefty penalty was issued to both Billy Pauch and Tyler Siri following the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida. Both drivers were suspended until May 28, 2016 and fined $2,000--plus a $150 lab fee--in addition to their purse money. Pauch and Siri are being placed on probation until December 31, 2016. Pauch will not appeal the penalty. I had a chance to talk to Pauch this past Saturday prior to New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown. “Rules are rules; whenever I get a new tire I clean…

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UFO Super Late Models Open Kid’s Easter Night at Port Royal

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UFO Super Late Models Launch Season At Port Royal Saturday On Kids Easter Night Story By:SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA –March 22, 2016- Port Royal Speedway will present the kickoff to the 2016 UFO Late Model Championship Series tour on Saturday night, March 26 at 6 pm, on what will be Kids Easter Night at the historic oval. Joining the UFO super late models, sponsored all season at the track by Aumiller’s Insurance, will be the Weikert’s Livestock 410 sprints and the UFO 358 Late Models. The first 200 youth through the…

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I-88 Speedway Sets April 1 Practice Session

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Afton Fairgrounds Spring Breakout Starts with April 1st Practice Story By:STEVE CLAPPERTON / I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Afton NY.-March 22, 2016- Promoters Jamie and Denise Page will open the 2016 season at I-88 Speedway in Afton N.Y. with the first of two weekly test and tune practice sessions on Friday, April 1. The season will take the green for real on Friday, April 15 with all of the divisions returning for this season. Also on the card for 2016 will be the addition of the 602 Crate Sportsmen division. The Crate Sportsmen division has been the fastest growing…

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Graham Racing and ‘Timmy J’ Join Forces For ‘Steel Palace’ Champaign

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Tim Jedrzejek to Tackle Oswego Opener May 14 with Graham Racing Story By:DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JIM FEENEY / ISMA SERIES PHOTO OSWEGO, NY - March 22, 2016 – In another announcement from the Graham Racing Supermodified stable, Ohio Supermodified ace Tim Jedrzejek will join the Graham fleet for Oswego Speedway’s 66th season opener on Saturday, May 14, in search of his first career Novelis Supermodified feature victory. Jedrzejek, known affectionately through the circle of Supermodified racing as ‘Timmy J’, picked up two ISMA Supermodified wins at Oswego last season driving for longtime ISMA car owner, Howie…

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Work Continues At Thunder Mountain Speedway As Season Draws Near

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New Clay, Expanded Pit Area For 2016 Season; Excitement Grows As Open Practice (April 23) & Season Opener (April 30) Approach Story By:BRETT DEYO /BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By:THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY/ DAVE DALESANDRO/RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY –March 22, 2016- Work has been non-stop at Thunder Mountain Speedway preparing for the 2016 season. Owner Karl Spoonhower is set for his third season back at the helm of the three-eighths-mile clay oval located just outside of Whitney Point, 25 miles north of Binghamton. The speedway has experienced a resurgence in the last two seasons, with 2015 being among the strongest on record…

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Sides Back On Track With Strong Stockton Performance

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Sides Picks Up Career-Best World of Outlaws Result at Stockton Dirt Track Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By:PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM STOCKTON, Calif. -March 21, 2016 – Jason Sides powered to his career-best result at the Stockton Dirt Track last Saturday to cap the FVP Western Spring Shootout with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. “It was a lot better than the last two or three years there,” he said. “Just to get out of there without tearing anything up was good after the time we’ve had there in recent years.” The weekend began last…

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GoMuddy.com NSL 360 Series Goes Green This Weekend

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GoMuddy.com NSL 360 Series Set for Series Debut This Weekend at 81 Speedway during Park City Cup/Air Capital Shootout Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By:DAVID HILL / RACERSGUIDE.COM WINDOM, Minn. -March 22, 2016 – The GoMuddy.com National Sprint League 360 Sprint Car Series will make its second attempt to kick off its inaugural season this weekend. Inclement weather wiped out the opening event earlier this month, which sets the stage for the much anticipated $10,000-to-win Park City Cup/Air Capital Shootout this Thursday through Saturday at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. “We’ve been working on the GoMuddy.com…

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New Egypt Speedway March Meltdown Notebook

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway March Meltdown Notebook By: Pete MacDonald 26 Big/Small Block Modifieds and 18 Sportsman entered the program which was run under overcast and cool conditions, this marked the 19th opening event for the Ocean County dirt track. Despite the cold weather, a healthy crowd showed up for the afternoon’s festivities with the majority of the front stretch grandstands filled. The New Egypt Speedway surface on Saturday afternoon was smooth as glass. It began to slick up late in the program offering a challenge to drivers as they selected tire compounds for the main event. Overall, a huge improvement from…

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BRETT HEARN TO PARTICIPATE IN BRIDGEPORT’S 4TH ANNUAL DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL- 60OVER SPECIAL

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BRETT HEARN TO PARTICIPATE IN BRIDGEPORT'S 4TH ANNUAL DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL- 60OVER SPECIAL The names Brett Hearn and Doug Hoffman absolutely go 'hand in hand' with each other. Arguably, two of the best modified chauffeurs to ever strap into a race car have raced thousands of times against each other throughout their illustrious careers. The 7-time Mr. DIRT champion had one of the fiercest battles in Super Dirt Car Series history back in 1996. Hearn edged Doug Hoffman for the Mr. Dirt title by a mere 3 points. Doug Hoffman won two of the battles that year by…

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