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McMahan Looks to Strike Gold During West Coast Swing

Paul McMahan Looks Forward To California Swing Story By:PETERSON MEDIA                Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas NV.-March 8, 2016-   Though it has not been the start to the 2016 season Paul McMahan and his Destiny Motorsports team were hoping for, the California driver is looking forward to getting back to the Golden State for an extended trip that kicks off this weekend. “We had a tough weekend of racing, but nobody is quitting on this team yet,” Paul McMahan said. “Our California swing kicks off this weekend, and it is a trip I look forward to, and I…

Big Game Motorsports and Lasoski Land Podium Finish at Arizona Speedway

Lasoski Scores Podium Finish at Arizona Speedway Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA           Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. -March 8, 2016 – Big Game Motorsports picked up its first podium finish of the season on Sunday at Arizona Speedway. Danny Lasoski qualified third quickest and he won a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series heat race to lock the Muddy backed team into the dash draw at the NAPA Desert Shootout. The top four cars were inverted, which placed Lasoski on the outside of the front row for the dash. “We just missed it a…

Stewart Snags Inaugural NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Stewart Snags Inaugural NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway Returns to World of Outlaws victory lane for first time since September 2015 QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — March 6, 2016 — Shane Stewart overtook Joey Saldana early in the inaugural 30-lap NAPA Desert Shootout feature on Sunday night at Arizona Speedway then dominated the remaining laps to score his first victory of the 2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series season. Stewart, in the American Born Moonshine/Eneos Oil No. 2, battled his way from the third starting position for his first victory since September 2015. “We had a…

Montieth Flexes His Muscle With Lincoln Victory

BRIAN MONTIETH LEADS FLAG-TO-FLAG TO PICK UP LINCOLN CHECKERS; Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM One More Afternoon Sprint-only Show Next Saturday, March 12th, Before Night Racing Begins on March 19th ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 7, 2016– Brian Montieth said he can’t wait for night racing. But the five-time defending track champion was near flawless in his flag-to-flag win in Sunday’s 25-lap 410 Sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway. It was the second straight week that Lincoln Speedway officials utilized a Sunday rain date, both in which Sunday was the better day for early season…

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW HAS BIG OPENING DAY,

125 CARS FILL PHILLIPSBURG MALL, CARL VAN HORN HONORED BY HARMONY TOWNSHIP AT BIG CELEBRATION Story By:STEVE PADOS / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA         Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg NJ- March 7, 2016- The Quaker Steak and Lube Ninth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show opened Sunday, March 6 to much fanfare and enthusiasm as the Phillipsburg Mall filled up with racing fans and a panel of legendary racing stars who came out to chat about their racing exploits and to honor Hall of Fame racer "The Belvidere Bandit" Carl "Fuzzy' Van Horn. The "Golden Era" of racing came roaring…

Bad Brad Rolls The Dice To Score Vegas Checkers

Keselowski overcomes penalty to win at Las Vegas Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE            Photos By:GETTY IMAGES /NASCAR LAS VEGAS  NV-March 7, 2016– Overcoming a pit road speeding penalty with daring late-race strategy, Brad Keselowski broke a 33-race drought with a victory in Sunday’s Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Keselowski passed Las Vegas native Kyle Busch with five laps left to win for the first time since the fifth race of 2015 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion beat Team Penske shopmate Joey Logano to the finish line by…

Port Royal Speedway Opens 2016 Season March 12

Super Sprints & Super Lates On Tap, Free schedule magnets to first 500 general admission fans! Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA         Photos By:PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY PORT ROYAL, Pa. – March 7, 2016- Port Royal Speedway will open the 2016 racing season this Saturday, March 12 at 6 pm with a twin bill of Weikert’s Livestock 410 sprints paying $3,500 to win and super late models paying $2,000 to win. General admission gates will open at 4 pm with pit gates opening at 3 pm. Adult general admission for the first show of the season is $15 with students…

Sunday NASCAR Las Vegas Notebook

Major vibration helps squelch Kyle Busch’s chances at Las Vegas,  Great day for rookies – with vastly different outcomes, Earnhardt: Bizarre weather conditions made Sunday interesting Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE          Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Major vibration helps squelch Kyle Busch’s chances at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS  NV - March 7, 2016– Kyle Busch made the move of the race to get the lead in Sunday’s Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but a huge vibration in the right front of his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota hurt his winning chances in the closing laps.…

Brian DeFebo Plans Full Time Assault On Mahoning Pavement

Brian DeFebo has plans set on Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By:DINO OBERTO/ MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA              Photos By:DEFEBO RACING LEHIGHTON, Pa.- March 7, 2016- Taking a look back at Mahoning Valley Speedway’s 2015 top-10 in Modified points, each driver has garnered quite a fair amount of success in both wins and championships at the paved ¼-mile oval. From Earl Paules to Eric Kocher and in between, they all have etched their names into the record books with accomplishment. And, not only are most expected to be back this year, but they will have an added addition to contend with that…

Clauson Breaks Out The Broom For Classic Sweep

CLAUSON SWEEPS WEEKEND WITH “SOKOLA” VICTORY AT PERRIS Story By. DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA        Photos By:MICHAEL GROSSWENDT / USAC PHOTOS Perris, CA- Marcch 6, 2016- .Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. completed a “sweep” of USAC Sprint car victories Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway, winning the “Sokola Classic” USAC/CRA AMSOIL series debut at the half-mile dirt oval. Wheeling the Mike Martin owned Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Jonathan Byrd’s Racing machine, Clauson passed Richard Vander Weerd on lap 13 and proceeded to lead the final 18 laps to beat Vander Weerd, Brody Roa, Josh Hodges and Mike Spencer. The…

LUCRATIVE PAYOUT LURES COMPETITORS TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR MARCH MADNESS MELTDOWN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19

The Madness Meltdown Set Begin At New Egypt Speedway Story By:JAY DUGAN / RADICAL DESIGN MEDIA      Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ -March 6, 2016 – Before competitors enter a season-long war to claim the throne as the New Egypt Speedway Modified Champion, an exhibition-style battle brings in the top racers from the region fighting for bragging rights and over $25,000 in prize money as the Ocean County dirt-oval presents March Madness Meltdown on Saturday, March 19. Headlined by the mighty Modifieds in a 50-lap main event, March Madness Meltdown includes a lucrative payout that boasts $5,000 to…

TSI Harley-Davidson to Sponsor Stafford Speedway NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race for 9th Consecutive Season

TSI Harley-Davidson Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Events Sponsorship at Stafford Speedway Story By:SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA             Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM  Stafford Springs, CT- March 6, 2016- Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that TSI Harley-Davidson of Ellington, CT will be the title sponsor of the track’s 125-lap NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event for the ninth consecutive season. This year’s edition of the TSI Harley-Davidson 125 will take the green flag on Friday, June 3rd. “We’re happy to be partnered with Stafford Speedway once again for a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event,” said Harry Levesque, Owner of TSI Harley-Davidson. “NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour…

KING OF DIRT RELEASES OFFICIAL 2016 SCHEDULES

Sportsman Visit 2 New Tracks; Pro Stocks Double At Malta & Utica Story By:ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA                Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA NY- March 6, 2016 -  After much anticipation, date jockeying, and fine tuning the official 2016 King Of Dirt Crate Racing Series schedules for both Sportsman and Pro Stock are set in stone and ready for the upcoming racing season. Drivers can now start planning their KOD season accordingly. In 2016 the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? King Of Dirt Crate Sportsman Series presented by Dodson Construction, Elmo’s Speed Supply & Auto Body, and driven by Hoosier Racing Tire will…

Kyle Busch leads JGR sweep of Las Vegas XFINITY race

Kyle Busch Breaks His Home Track Jinx In Style Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                     Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS –March 6, 2016-  When Kyle Busch finally broke his home-court jinx at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he did it in style. Leading 199 of 200 laps, Busch won Saturday’s Boyd Gaming 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series at the 1.5-mile track, pacing a 1-2-3 finish by Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas. The Las Vegas native ended an 0-for-11 drought at his home track, beating teammate Daniel Suárez to the finish line by .817 seconds, with Erik Jones rolling across the…

T.P.TRAILERS RETURNS AS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR 2016

Bonus Bucks On The Line For Grandview Speedway Racers From T.P. Trailors Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA               Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bechtelsville, PA March 6. 2016 - Again this year, as they have for the past four years, T.P.Trailers of Limerick, PA will continue as a major sponsor at NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing at Grandview Speedway. Over the course of the past few years thousands of dollars have been distributed by the well-known local business that specializes in just about anything relating to trailers, rental and sales along with other equipment and services. This year T.P. Trailers…

Georgetown Speedway Resets Practice To March 8th

GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY PRACTICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO TUESDAY NIGHT, MARCH 8 DUE TO WET CONDITIONS Press Release By:BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Georgetown DE.-March 5, 2016- The first open practice session of the 2016 season at Georgetown Speedway has been postponed to Tuesday night, March 8. Wet conditions on the grounds led to the postponement after a final winter blast on Friday. The Tuesday practice will have gates opening at 5 p.m. and on-track activities at 6:30 p.m. Practice will continue through 9:30 p.m. Pit admission remains $20 and grandstand admission is FREE. “We’ve spent the better part of…

Woodhull Raceway Preps For A Season To Remember

Woodhull Raceway Car Show Kicks Off 2016 Campaign Story By: STEVEN OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA           Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM WOODHULL, NY - March 5, 2016- Woodhull Raceway owners and promoters Ted and Brandi White have released their 2016 schedule for public viewing, in what is no doubt going to be a season to remember on the high banks. The unofficial beginning to the season is just two weeks away when Woodhull Raceway converges on Horseheads, NY's Arnot Mall for the annual car show presented by Swarthout Recycling.  Space still remains for any Woodhull Raceway competitor wishing to enter…

Clauson Strikes Late For Showdown Victory

CLAUSON SCORES SPECTACULAR LAS VEGAS SPRINT VICTORY! Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA        Photo By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas, NV.- March 5, 2016- Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. came from third place on the final lap to win Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” USAC West Coast/Southwest Sprint race at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Battling Stevie Sussex and Brady Bacon through the closing laps, Clauson emerged from the three-way fight exiting tour four and grabbed the checkered flag, with Sussex taking second and Bacon third. Brody Roa and Josh Hodges rounded out the…

Kurt Busch “Insanely Fast” in Vegas

Kurt Busch wins second straight pole with record lap at Las Vegas Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS, NV- March 5, 2016- Running a track-record lap he described as “insanely fast,” Las Vegas native Kurt Busch led qualifying for Sunday’s Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX). The Coors Light Pole Award was Busch’s second straight in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, following last week’s top qualifying effort at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch remains the only driver to win a pole this year with the…

Bond Auto Parts, Devil’s Bowl Speedway Renew Partnership for Fifth Year

Vermont-based chain introduces new “Bond Auto Bucks” fan rewards program  Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   WEST HAVEN, VT- March 5, 2016-  Bond Auto Parts, one of Vermont’s most recognizable homegrown brands, will again return to Devil’s Bowl Speedway in 2016.  The Rutland County stock car facility will celebrate its landmark 50th season with a full 27-event schedule of asphalt and dirt track racing sanctioned by NASCAR as part of the Whelen All-American Series. Family owned and based in Barre, Vt., for 60 years, Bond Auto Parts has grown…

Friday Las Vegas NASCAR Notebook

Tony Stewart eager to begin rehabilitation from back injury, Wider racing groove could mean action-filled Sunday,  Hamlin hits wall in test Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Tony Stewart eager to begin rehabilitation from back injury LAS VEGAS  NV- March 5, 2016- Tony Stewart has always marched to the beat of his own drum. After offseason surgery to repair his broken back, the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion was on doctor’s orders to avoid sitting or standing. Stewart followed those orders — until he couldn’t stand the inactivity anymore. “For a…

Spirit Auto Center Speedway’s Tobias Slingshot Division Receives Strong Support in 2016

Slinger Warehouse, Speedway's All Star Bagel Stop, & Jeffrey Houge Action Track USA Form 1/4 Mile 'Triple Crown' Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BPS MEDIA     Photos By: BOB YURKO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 5, 2016-  It seems that as each year passes, more and more interest grows within the Slingshot division at the South Jersey complex.  For years the 1/4 mile clay oval was known as 'Bridgeport' or 'The Small Track'.  That all changed this past winter, with the re-naming of the Bridgeport Speedway 1/4 mile track.  After investing in the Saturday 5/8 mile program over the past few…

Kaeding Looks to Continue USAC Success Over Outlaw Invaders

Bud Kaeding Hopes Recent USAC Success At Bakersfield Speedway Carries Over When World of Outlaws Invade On April 15th Story By: PETERSON MEDIA     Photos By: JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BAKERSFIELD, CA- March 5, 2016-  Though winged sprint cars have been on a hiatus from the Bakersfield Speedway, non winged sprint cars have made regular appearances at the speedway, and when in action, Bud Kaeding has done well with the USAC West Coast 360 Series, and is hopeful that success carries over to the winged car when the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returns to the track on April…

ASCS Adds New Tracks to National Slate

Welcome Additions  Increase ASCS National Tour Schedule Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA      Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- March 5, 2016-  Additional dates have been added to the lineup for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, as well as a venue change during the months of June and July. Booking a show on Tuesday, June 21 Cloud Peak Raceway in Sheridan, Wyo., will welcome the stars of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series for the first time, along with the Brodix ASCS Frontier Region. Formerly Sheridan Speedway, the Wyoming oval will be the second one…

Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend Preview

Kyle Busch returns to hometown track on cusp of first win Story By: SETH LIVINGSTON / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE             Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS, NV- March 5, 2016- The last time Las Vegas native Kyle Busch visited his hometown with NASCAR, he paraded around his championship trophy during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week. This time he's there to compete, one year after missing the race at his home track due to a broken right leg and fractured left foot suffered two weeks before it. Busch will attempt to earn his second career win at Las Vegas…

Pauch Jr. Taking a Shot at STSS Title

Ready For A Title Run: Billy Pauch Jr. Sets Sights On Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Velocita South Region Title Run; Series Kicks Off March 12 At Georgetown, Delaware Story By: CODY MANMILLER / STSS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM    GEORGETOWN, DE- March 4, 2016-  Billy Pauch Jr. has already achieved much in his young career, but he is looking to add Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP glory to his résumé. “We are going to chase the (STSS) South Region title for a couple of different owners,” Pauch indicated. “Hopefully we will be…

This Weekend’s Winter Jam and Spring Swap Meet Highlight the Start of the New Egypt Speedway Racing Season

New Egypt Speedway Kicks Off 2016 Season This Weekend Story By: JAY DUGAN / RADICAL DESIGN MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM                                                                                     NEW EGYPT, NJ- March 4, 2016- The start of the 2016 racing season is right around the corner and New Egypt Speedway kicks off 2016 in style this weekend with two unique events designed for competitors and fans.  On Friday, March 4 the annual Winter Jam takes place at the newly renovated Gamblers Ridge Bar and Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ followed by the annual Sprint Swap Meet at the Ocean County oval on Saturday, March 5.…

Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Draws Near

Opening Day Nears for 9th Annual Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show; Murante Auto Repair Joins Sponsor Roster Story By: STEVE PADROS / DIRT TRACK HEROES MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT and BOB YURKO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- March 4, 2016- The telephones continue to jingle and the internet is still running at high velocity as the upcoming 2016 edition of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak and Lube sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show continues on it's countdown for the opening day and with it, another sponsor has been added to the successful gathering of the past, present…

Billy Moyer Sr. Mastering New Role at Racetracks

Legendary driver has continued success as chassis builder for series regulars Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 3, 2016- Three-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series champion Billy Moyer Sr. has been a permanent staple in the pits since winning the inaugural season title in 1988. Following his semi-retirement last fall, Moyer has found a new role, and much like his racing career, has succeeded in it. The Hall of Fame driver from Batesville, Ark., has been building and developing Moyer Victory Chassis since June 2015. This…

Five Mile Point and Penn Can Speedways Benefit Race Teams

Five Mile Point and Penn Can Speedway Continue to Partner to Benefit the Race Teams and Fans in 2016 Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DUANE CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BINGHAMTON, NY- March 3, 2016- The partnership between Five Mile Point Speedway (NY) and Penn Can Speedway (PA) continues to build with area race teams and fans expected to benefit greatly from the joint working relationship in 2016.  The latest confirmation will see all weekly feature winners at the two facilities receiving season long bonuses. Feature winners in all divisions competing at both facilities will earn free…

Phoenix is a Welcome Addition to Verizon INDYcar Schedule

INDYcar Back on Track at Phoenix International Raceway Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar PHOTOS AVONDALE, AZ- March 3, 2016- Fans enjoyed it, drivers enjoyed it, teams enjoyed it. Following the Feb. 26-27 promoter test at Phoenix International Raceway, the sentiment was nearly unanimous that the Verizon IndyCar Series is back where it belongs. The journey will come full circle when the Indy cars that crested 190 mph during the two-day session on the 1.022-mile short oval return for the Phoenix Grand Prix race weekend April 1-2. “I remember being a kid…

CNYRP Ends Affiliation with Rolling Wheels Raceway Park

CNYRP and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park End Succcessful Merger Story By: CNYRP MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTRAL SQUARE, NY- March 3, 2016- Central New York Raceway Park (CNYRP) announced Wednesday that it is officially ending its affiliation with Rolling Wheels Raceway Park after a successful 2015 racing season. “We want to thank the drivers, owners, sponsors, and fans for supporting us at Rolling Wheels Raceway,” said CNYRP President Glenn Donnelly. “With CNYRP construction projected to be complete this summer, we as a company have decided to focus all our efforts in continuing to make CNYRP become the…

New Title Sponsor for The Best Seats In The House at Indy

Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka Becomes Sponsor of Turn 2 Suites at Indianapolis Story By: INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar Photo INDIANAPOLIS IN- March 3, 2016- For decades at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the turn two suites have entertained guests during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and other major motorsports events. Those highly coveted spaces will now be named “Fuzzy’s Vodka Turn 2 VIP Suites,” after Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka, the Official Vodka of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, and a primary sponsor with Ed Carpenter Racing in the…

Bridgeport’s TSRS 305 Poker Series Lands New Title Sponsor for 2016

Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm New Title Sponsor for Bridgeports TSRS 305 Series Story By: KOLBY RAMEY/ BPS MEDIA     Photo By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 3, 2016- Once again the drivers of the Hillborn Injection Tri-State Racesaver 305 Sprint Series will have something extra to 'play' for this upcoming race season as the popular 'Poker Series' races held at Bridgeport Speedway will return in 2016. The TSRS Sprint Car Series have Bridgeport inked on their schedule for 12 events throughout the '16 campaign. Half of these events will count towards the 'Poker Series' championship. Rather than traditional points…

“The Jeffer” Looks to Hunt The Big Bucks in 2016

Heotzter Looks Chase The Money on The Road Story By: JEFF HEOTZLER RACING MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WALLKILL, NY- March 2, 2016- “The Jeffer” Jeff Heotzler, the ageless talent from Wallkill, NY, will be hitting the road and chasing the money in 2016. The 58-year-old pilot had a successful 2015 campaign that produced 4 victories, a track championship and a 4th place finish in the highly competitive Short Track Super Series. Heotzler’s 5th career Accord Speedway triumph was his first title at the ¼ mile bullring since 1986, further cementing his incredible longevity in the sport. Despite…

David Van Horn Jr. Ready to Take Another Shot aT STSS South Region Title

One More Shot: David Van Horn Jr. Looks To Rebound From Tough 2015 Short Track Super Series South Region Finale With Strong Outing At Georgetown Speedway Saturday, March 12; New Jersey Driver To Chase STSS Point Standings Story By: CODY MAMILLER / STSS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   GEORGETOWN, DE- March 2, 2016- David Van Horn Jr. just wants another shot. Less than six months ago, the Harmony, N.J., native was in the midst of a multi-team clash for the 2015 Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region championship with one race remaining…

New England Standout Richie Pallai Jr. Joins Hillbilly Racing for 2016 Southern Modified Slate

Hillybilly Racing Tabs Richie Pallai Jr. For 2016 WSMT Campaign Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERGUIDE.COM DAYTONA BEACH, FL- March 2, 2016- Long-established modified organization Hillbilly Racing has tabbed a new driver for the 2016 season in Richie Pallai Jr. Pallai moved down from the Northeast for employment and will return to racing with the southern tour. David Hill, who owns the team along with his wife Susan, feels his new driver can bring added experience to his team. “I’ve loved working with young drivers and helping them through the past couple of…

Insinger and Sunoco Sign Deal With Outlaw Speedway

Offer $25,000 Modified Challenge Story By: STEVE OVENS / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: CURTIS BERLEUE / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY- March 2, 2016- Tyler Siri of Outlaw Speedway and Insinger Performance/Sunoco Racing Fuels are proud to announce that they have entered into a five year agreement that will make Sunoco Race Fuel and Insinger Performance the official fuel supplier of Outlaw Speedway through the 2020 race season. The second major announcement from Insinger and Outlaw Speedway is that the Modified drivers at Outlaw Speedway will be racing for a $25,000 bonus if they can win three specific Modified races on…

FVP Extends Sponsorship of World of Outlaws Events at Las Vegas and Stockton

The Greatest Show on Dirt invades Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown on March 3 and 4 and California for the FVP Western Spring Shootout on March 18 and 19 Story By: AARON FIELDER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 2, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series announced today that FVP, a premier producer of high quality original equipment auto products, will continue as the title sponsor for the spring weekend destination events at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4…

Danny Bohn Finds New Home with Fleming Family for 2016 Southern Modified Season

Danny Bohn has a new home on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour for 2016. Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, FL- March 2, 2016- For the second time in his storied career Frank Fleming has decided to step away from the driver’s seat, and he and his brother Chris will have Bohn drive the Fleming family-owned No. 40 car during the 11-race season. Fleming has made 106 starts in the southern tour and 30 in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour throughout his career, highlighted by a win at Bristol Motor…

Blaney Off to Strongest Start of His Career in 2016

Great Start to 2016 Season for Dale Blaney Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CHILLICCOTHE, OH- March 2, 2016- Confidence is high within the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team. Dale Blaney has driven to a win and 10 top-10 finishes in the first 11 races of 2016. “I can’t remember us running any more consistent than we have,” he said. “Arizona was great for us and I thought Florida was really, really good. Overall we’ve been really good and I’m excited about getting rolling again.” Blaney kicked off the season…

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Announces Inaugural “Bandit” Youth Division Schedule

Structured training to include safety courses, driving school, racing for drivers age 10-15  Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photo By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   WEST HAVEN, Vt. – March 2, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway is ready to welcome the next generation of stock car drivers to the track, with the inaugural season of the “Bandit” youth racing division in 2016.  The division will offer a structured introduction to real racing competition with safety courses, a driving school, and a series of races for aspiring drivers age 10-15.  Training and events will be held on both the…

Craig Hanson is South Bound to Georgetown

Never Been This Far Before: Johnstown, New York’s Craig Hanson Set For Southernmost Start Saturday, March 12 At Georgetown Speedway; Plans To Chase STSS North Region Points Story By: BRETT DEYO /STSS MEDIA                 Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –March 1, 2016-  To quote the lyrics of country music legend Conway Twitty, “you’ve never been this far before.” That’s the case for Johnstown, N.Y., driver Craig Hanson as he prepares for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at Georgetown Speedway Saturday, March 12. Hanson will be venturing to the state of Delaware for the first time to compete…

Budweiser Classic Weekend Lap Sponsorships Now On Sale

Classic Weekend Lap Sponsorships Now Available; New Full Field Payout Announced Story By:DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA            Photos By:CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY -March 1, 2016 – This Labor Day weekend, Oswego Speedway will celebrate the 60th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds as well as the 25th running of the Bud Light SBS Classic 75 for Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers, and individual lap sponsorships are now on sale for each of these historic events. Lap sponsorships for the Budweiser International Classic 200 are once again set at $25 apiece, with laps for the Bud…

USAC SET FOR SIN CITY SHOWDOWN FRIDAY AT LVMS

DARLAND & CLAUSON READY TO JOIN THE FRAY      Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   Indianapolis Ind.-March 1, 2016-USAC Sprint Car Champions Danny Faria Jr. and R.J. Johnson will highlight driver entries for this Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. Friday’s event kicks off the 2016 battle for the USAC West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car Championships, with full points awarded for both series. Faria, of Tipton, Calif., captured his second West Coast title last season despite a 12th-place finish at LVMS. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz.,…

Saldana Leads Roth Motorsports Team Into Vegas Showdown

Roth Team Scores Top-Five During Outlaws Debut at Cotton Bowl Speedway Story By:PETERSON MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                Photos By:PETE MACDONALD and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas NV.- March 1, 2016- Heading West with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and his Roth Motorsports team, Joey Saldana picked up a fourth place finish during the series’ debut at the Cotton Bowl Speedway before enduring a big hit at the Royal Purple Raceway en route to a 10th place finish during a weekend doubleheader in the state of Texas. “We had a pretty good car both nights, and I just made some…

Danny Dietrich Earns Top-Ten During Lincoln Icebreaker

Set For Lincoln Return on March 5 Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA            Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GETTYSBURG, PA  March 1, 2016- Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing made the most of their 2016 debut; earning a top-ten finish against a stout field of Central Pennsylvania competitors during Lincoln Speedway’s annual Icebreaker 30 on Sunday, February 28. The former Lincoln Speedway 410 track champion officially finished ninth during the $4,000-to-win showcase, charging forward from a twelfth row starting position. “Not the day we wanted, but we still have a lot to learn about this new car” Danny Dietrich explained, “We…

Petty ‘Ride Across America’ Revving Up Anniversary Ride

Kyle Petty Announces ‘Ride Across America’ Route Story and Photos By:KYLE PETTY CHARITY RIDE MEDIA CHARLOTTE, N.C. –March 1, 2016-  The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, is revving up for its 22nd anniversary motorcycle trek from April 30-May 6. Former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty will lead 200 bikers on a 2,150-mile route, traveling from Palm Springs to Biloxi, to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. “We…

ROC Teams With Ferris Mowers For 2016 Campaign

Race of Champions Series Set to Mow Down The Compitition Story By:ROC SERIES MEDIA            Photos By:OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM MUNNSVILLE, NY –March 1, 2016-  Ferris®, a leader in commercial mowers and the Race of Champions are thrilled to announce an entitlement partnership that will bring the two entities together for the 2016 season. It will be the first entitlement sponsorship for Ferris, something the company has sought out in recent years. Ferris joins the dirt and asphalt modified programs of the Race of Champions “The Race of Champions provided Ferris with a great platform for exposure and increasing impressions,” stated…

Lincoln Speedway Icebreaker 30 /Dan DeMarco Photos