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Georgetown Speedway Sets Open Practice Session For Saturday

Open Practice Set For Saturday, March 5 At Georgetown Speedway; Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Weekend Looms March 11-12 Story and Photo By:BRETT DEYO/ GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA GEORGETOWN, DE –February 29, 2016-  The first on-track activity of 2016 is set for this weekend at Delaware’s historic Georgetown Speedway. On Saturday, March 5, the half-mile oval will host an open practice session. All race vehicles able to pass safety inspection will be granted track time. With the ’16 Season Opener at Georgetown looming, this shakedown session can set the tone for a strong start. On March 5, pit gates open at 1…

Repeat Performance; Hodnett Dominates Lincoln Speedway Icebreaker 30

GREG HODNETT WIRES FIELD FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE ICEBREAKER 30 WIN IN LINCOLN SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER Story By:WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA               Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -February 28, 2016 - Six weeks removed from the largest snowstorm to hit Central Pennsylvania, Lincoln Speedway wasn’t fazed as the Icebreaker 30 for 410 Sprints officially kicked off the dirt track season Sunday afternoon in front of a very big crowd who enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures around 60 degrees. And on the race track, it was Spring Grove racer Greg Hodnett leading all 30 laps to capture his second consecutive…

Johnson wins at Atlanta, Ties Earnhardt Sr. with 76th victory

Johnson Rebounds From Daytona With Stellar Performance At Atlanta Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                   Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –February 28, 2016-  With wrecks erupting behind him, Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag in overtime under caution in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway—and then he remembered. Almost lost in the euphoria of Johnson’s second straight victory at the 1.54-mile track was the realization that, with his 76th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, he had tied the late Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time wins list. But as the No. 48…

Moon Shine Camo® Announces Selinsgrove/Port Royal Dual Track Sponsorship

Super Late Model Challenge Series Posts Point Fund For Six-Race Series Story By:STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA              Photos By:SHAWN BROUSE/ PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  SELINSGROVE/PORT ROYAL, Pa. –February 29, 2016-  A coordinated dual track point fund has been announced for the inaugural Moon Shine Camo Port Royal and Selinsgrove Speedways’ Rt. 35 Super Late Model Challenge Series Moon Shine Camo, aptly located along Rt. 35, approximately halfway between both historic ovals, will be the title sponsor of the six-race series, allowing for a pivotal point fund payout of a guaranteed $3,500 to go along with…

Sunday Atlanta NASCAR Notebook

EARNHARDT PRAISES JOHNSON AFTER ATLANTA WIN REACHES MILESTONE Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE               Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. – February 28,2016- It didn’t dawn on race runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. right away that Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson had tied his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., for seventh on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series all-time victory list. But Johnson’s fifth victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway, in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, was the 76th of his career, and now he and Earnhardt Sr. will share that mark—until Johnson wins No. 77. “It was awesome,” said…

The Countdown Begins To The Dirt Track Heros Show

R&F INTERNATIONAL MUFFLER & BRAKE JOIN 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By:BOB MILLER /DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA           Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg NJ.-February 29, 2016- Day by day the time inches closer to the start of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show. The management staff of the show continues to lock in the many components needed to produce a successful show and this year's edition of the show is reaching out to all of the local Drag Racing clubs and Dragways in the area to join together…

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Pennink Looks to Take ‘Ole Blue’ to Sizzler Victory Lane

Rowan Pennink Seeking First NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Win with the Boehler Family #3 Story By: SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT- February 28, 2016- For Rowan Pennink, the NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway has been a race that has seemingly been within arms’ length from Pennink taking the checkered flag. Pennink has made 8 career starts in “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring” recording an impressive 4 top-5 and 6 top-10 finishes. Pennink’s best finish in the Sizzler was a second place effort back in…

Carb Night Classic Continues

USAC's Memorial Day Weekend Tradtion at Lucas Oil Raceway Continues on May 27th Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- February 28, 2016- USAC's long-standing tradition of racing on Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis continues on Friday night, May 27, 2016, with the running of the "Carb Night Classic...The Race Before the 500" featuring the USAC Silver Crown Series. The event will feature a 100-lap event for the USAC Silver Crown Series. In addition, the racing extravaganza at the .686-mile track west of Indianapolis, located just a…

Pitkat Ready for Whelen Modified Tour Season with New Team

Woody Pitkat Looking Forward To 2016 Whelen Modified Tour Campaign Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM LOWELL, MA- February 28, 2016- With  the 31st annual season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour quickly approaches, there is a new combination in town that is preparing to do battle … at least on a part-time basis. Woody Pitkat, the third-place finisher in the 2015 points standings, has teamed up with owner Kevin Stuart for 2016 on what will start as an 11 race schedule with the No. 85 on the side of their Chevrolet tour-modified. “I was…

Nemechek Survives the Carnaige for Atlanta Truck Series Win

John Hunter Nemechek wins war of attrition in Atlanta truck race Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, GA- February 28, 2016-  In a wild race that saw some of the best trucks in the field destroyed before the finish, John Hunter Nemechek held off Cameron Hayley in a two-lap dash to the checkers to win Saturday’s Great Clips 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. But it was a skull session with 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick the night before that was instrumental in guiding Nemechek…

Brad Roberts set his Sights on 2016 Sportsman Title at Bridgeport

Roberts Ready to Chase Sportsman Title at Bridgeport Story and Photo By: MIKE WISNIEWSKI  / WIZ MOTORSPORTS MEDIA SICKLERVILLE, NJ- February 28, 2016- In 2013, Sportsman driver Brad Roberts came very close to a track championship as he finished third in the chase for the division title at Bridgeport Speedway. After substandard seasons in 2014 and 2015, Roberts is determined in his quest for a track championship. With a newer frame and an upgraded motor package for the upcoming season, he has his sights focused on the 2016 Sportsman championship at the Southern New Jersey dirt oval. “Right now, I…

Busch and Larson Battle Down to The Wire at Atlanta

Kyle Busch holds off Kyle Larson for XFINITY Series win at Atlanta Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, GA- February 27, 2016- Scratch another race track off Kyle Busch’s checklist. In what evolved into a two-man battle against Kyle Larson on Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion continued his mastery in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, beating Kyle Larson to the finish line to win the Heads Up Georgia 250. The victory was Busch’s first at the 1.54-mile track and the 77th of his career, extending his…

RUDOLPH AND BLEWETT TIE FOR FAST TIME CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE GOING DOWN TODAY

LADYGA, BLEWETT, SUSICE WIN TQ MIDGET TRIPLE 20 RACES, RUDOLPH AND BLEWETT TIE FOR FAST TIME; DALEY WINS SEVENTH CAREER LSMP CHAMP KART FEATURE; BATTLE OF TRENTON TQ FEATURE SATURDAY (TODAY), GATES OPEN AT 5 P.M. Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA            Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ -February 27, 2016 - Nick Ladyga of Voluntown, Ct., Jimmy Blewett of Howell, N.J., and Ryan Susice of Ransomville, N.Y., each punched their ticket into the 40-lap Battle Of Trenton TQ Midget feature Saturday by winning 20-lap TQ Qualifier races Friday at Sun National Bank Center. Their wins guaranteed them starting berths…

Lincoln Postpones Opener to Sunday; Sets Up Historic Double Racing Weekend

Indoor / Outdoor 'Double' Racing Weekend on Tap Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ - February 27, 2016 - With Lincoln Speedway postponing its 410 Sprint Car races from this Saturday to Sunday, a unique race fan ‘double’ is in the offing this weekend for energetic and enthusiastic race fans. “We’re inviting all of the race fans in Central Pennsylvania to come to the Battle of Trenton on Saturday night,” Len Sammons, event organizer said. “And we are encouraging all of our TQ, Kart and Slingshot fans to head…

2017 Chili Bowl Dates Confirmed

The Countdown Begins As Chili Bowl Confirmes 2017 Event Dates; Ticket Renewal Begins March 2, 2016 Story By: CHILI BOWL NATIONALS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- February 27, 2016-  While the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is over 300 days away, the work for the “Mecca of Midgets” is never ending. With fans and teams already planning their next trek to Tulsa, Okla. the dates for the 2017 edition been set. Starting with Move In, teams will begin filling the River Spirit Expo Center on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Practice…

Kurt Busch wins Atlanta Pole

Kyle's Misfortune Yields Kurts Reward With Atlanta Pole Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, GA- February 27, 2016-  Kurt Busch fell just short of beating brother Kyle Busch on the track during Friday’s time trials at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch covered the 1.54-mile distance in 28.925 seconds 191.668 mph) in the money round of knockout qualifying for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (1 p.m. ET on FOX), beating his older brother by .013 seconds. But the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion’s No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed…

Zacharias Adds to Chemung Legacy

Claims His Second New York State Title in Three Years Story By: JASON CUNNINGHAM / NASCAR SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DUANE CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM       DAYTONA BEACH, FL- February 27, 2016-  With a treasure trove of championships already earned at just 24 years old, it’s hard to envision a limit to what Jimmy Zacharias can accomplish. In 2015 Zacharias captured his fifth NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track championship in the last six years at Chemung Speedrome, already two more than any other driver has earned since the Western New York oval joined NASCAR in 2001. Zacharias’ magical season saw him…

‘The Greatest Show On Dirt’ Returns to Ocean Speedway

The Ocean Outlaw Showdown Presented By Budweiser On Tap April 1st Story By: PETERSON MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM APTOS, CA- February 27, 2016- Sporadically visiting the Ocean Speedway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA since 2000, The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Series is set to make their first appearance at the racy ¼ mile bullring for the first time since 2008 during the Ocean Outlaw Showdown presented by Budweiser on April 1st. “We are excited to welcome back the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series to the Ocean Speedway,” said John…

Jason Covert Makes a Statement with the Outlaws

Returned to day job as the leader of World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series standings Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO LATE MODELS SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: THOMAS HENDRICKSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- February 27, 2016- Jason Covert is not as well known as many of the drivers he competed against during the opening weekend of World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series action at Screven (Ga.) Motor Speedway, but none of that mattered as the Pennsylvania-native left Georgia two weeks ago with the series points lead. It was a testament to Covert's experience and skill as a driver…

Presenting the $50,000 Lucas Oil ASCS Triple Crown

ASCS Presents the $50,000 Lucas Oil Triple Crown Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- February 27, 2016- Winning races is the goal of any team. But winning consecutive, high paying events; now that’s a challenge. Enter the Lucas Oil Triple Crown. A $50,000 carrot that awaits any driver who can top three of the Midwest’s biggest ASCS events in 2016. Which events? For starters, you have to win the finale of the Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals at the famed Knoxville Raceway. Next, you’ll have to top the High Roller…

Big Diamond Speedway Mall Show set for Kick Off

Big Diamond Speedway Mall Show Begins February 29 Story By: BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- February 27, 2016-  Maybe for once, the groundhog was right! Spring weather seems to be just around the corner in northeast Pennsylvania as the calendar is now under 30 days until the first race of the 2016 season for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358-Modifieds in the 45th annual opener on Sunday, March 20. The 30-lap feature will pay $4,000 to win and $300 to take the green. The U.S.S. Achey Sportsman will be in action with…

Friday NASCAR Atlanta Notebook

Ty Dillon welcomes opportunity to sub for Tony Stewart - Johnson: Hendrick will adjust to loss of Stewart-Haas - Hamlin spins in opening Sprint Cup practice Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM and GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, GA- Februaary 27, 2016-  Ty Dillon’s work load tripled this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With Dillon tabbed as the substitute driver for injured Tony Stewart for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event (1 p.m. ET on FOX), Dillon will be battling for 500 miles in addition to the…

Chase Dietz Will Launch New Year at Lincoln Icebreaker

Chase Dietz  Anxious to Get Back to Action at Lincoln Opener Story By: FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM    YORK, PA- February 26, 2016-  North American 410 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year honoree Chase Dietz will begin his 2016 campaign with the annual Icebreaker 30 at Lincoln Speedway on February 27. Dietz, a one-time winner during 410 main event action at Lincoln during his rookie season, will climb back in the seat of the Scott Gobrecht-owned, Golf Cart Services, Bad Boy Buggies, ServiceMaster Clean Janitorial Service of York and Lancaster, Gettysburg Rental Company, No. 44 this Saturday…

Weedsport Speedway Announces 2016 Sportsman Shootout Series

Weedsport Sportsman Shootout Series Features Nine Action Pack Events Story By: SHANNON PHELPS / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- February 26, 2016- Weedsport Speedway is proud to present the 2016 Sportsman Shootout Series. The 9 race series featuring the Crate Sportsman Modified division will kick off on Sunday, May 22nd accompanying the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in the second annual Empire State Challenge. The Sportsman Shootout Series competitors headline on June 5th for a series double header and return June 21st along with the World of Outlaw Late Model Series. The series headlines…

Central Vermont Motorcycles Doubles Support at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Rutland, Vt., business to sponsor dirt Sportsman Modifieds and asphalt Late Models Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RUTLAND, Vt- February 26, 2016-  Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s 50th season of stock car racing just got an extra boost, as longtime marketing partner Central Vermont Motorcycles has doubled its support of the track for 2016.  Central Vermont Motorcycles will return as the title sponsor of the Late Model division on Devil’s Bowl’s half-mile Asphalt Track and also joins the 3/10-mile Dirt Track to headline the Sportsman Modified class.  Both divisions will be part…

Atlanta NASCAR Weekend Preview

Joe Gibbs Racing Roars To Atlanta Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM ATLANTA, GA- February 26, 2016- Joe Gibbs Racing's sizzling performance in the second half of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season looks like it's carried over to 2016. The Huntersville, North Carolina-based racing team placed three drivers in the top five of the Daytona 500 – winner Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch (third) and Carl Edwards (fifth). Matt Kenseth (14th) led 40 laps until Hamlin forced him up the track on the race's final go-around. Martin Truex Jr. of JGR…

T-Mac’s Tenure: 14 Years Strong

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] T-Mac’s Tenure: 14 Years Strong By: Pete MacDonald As I walked through the pits this past week at Volusia searching for a story I kept finding myself back at a specific car. In this day and age of professional auto racing, some popular drivers land a big ride and don’t perform right off the bat and can be released after only a few short races. Tim McCreadie is the absolute polar opposite of that. In 2016, McCreadie is entering his 14th straight season of piloting the Sweeteners Plus No. 39 owned by Carl & Ann Myers. Not many…

For The First Time Since 2009, Stewart Friesen Set To Compete In Delaware At March 12 Georgetown Speedway Melvin L. Joseph Memorial

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] For The First Time Since 2009, Stewart Friesen Set To Compete In Delaware At March 12 Georgetown Speedway Melvin L. Joseph Memorial; Friesen To Chase Short Track Super Series North & South Region Championships GEORGETOWN, DE – Stewart Friesen makes his living behind the wheel of a dirt Modified, often racing more than 100 times in a single season. He has not, however, turned a lap in the state of Delaware since 2009 during a stint as Maryland car owner Will Brown’s hired driver. Friesen, a native of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., who now resides in Sprakers, N.Y., will change…

STRUNK, VONDOHREN AND HOWARD HAVE BEEN THE DRIVERS TO BEAT FOR TITLE AT GRANDVIEW, COULD THERE BE SOMEONE NEW TAKING THE TRACK/NASCAR MODIFIED TITLE IN 2016?

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] STRUNK, VONDOHREN AND HOWARD HAVE BEEN THE DRIVERS TO BEAT FOR TITLE AT GRANDVIEW, COULD THERE BE SOMEONE NEW TAKING THE TRACK/NASCAR MODIFIED TITLE IN 2016? SEASON TICKET HOLDERS GET TO PICK THEIR SEAT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 25, 2016… Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren and Duane Howard have pretty much dominated the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified stock car championships at Grandview Speedway for the last 16 seasons. Terry Meitzler, now retired, won the title in 1999 and the “big three” have shared the championships between them since then. Strunk has won ten, VonDohren claimed…

ASi Racewear Extends Partnership with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ASi Racewear Extends Partnership with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series WAYCROSS, GA (February 25, 2016) - ASi Racewear - the best choice in motorsports apparel for superior quality, excellent service, and competitive pricing - has agreed to be the "Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series through 2018. ASi is a state-of-the-art screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing company, located in Patchogue, NY. Not only does ASi service the racing community, but also fire and rescue, as well as local business and community organizations. Gene Ullmann, Founder and CEO of ASi, began designing…

History to be Made with Race of Champions Modifieds at Selinsgrove

Traditional Season Opener to set stage for Thrilling Season Story By: ROC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA- February 25, 2016- The 2016 Race of Champions Dirt Modified Series is ready for a new beginning on March 19 at the Selinsgrove Speedway.  Selinsgrove has a strong history dating back to 2008 with the Race of Champions and 2016 promises to be more of the same as stars from throughout the Modified world ascend on the fast half-mile oval in the heart of Pennsylvania.  The event marks the beginning of a new era for the series as…

Roush, Rudd, Hornaday, Wilson and Squier Added to NASCAR Hall of Fame Ballot

NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot add Five more Nominees for 2017 Class Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR CHARLOTTE, NC- February 25, 2016- Four nominees renowned for their competitive spirit and one of the most talented broadcasters in NASCAR racing were added to the list of nominees for the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame. Drivers Ricky Rudd and Ron Hornaday Jr., team owner Jack Roush, engine builder Waddell Wilson and legendary play-by-play man Ken Squier are the five new nominees announced by NASCAR on Wednesday. They join 15 nominees who appeared on…

Greg Wilson Goes West with The Outlaws

The Series takes on Cotton Bowl Speedway on Feb. 26 and Royal Purple Raceway on Feb. 27 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- February. 25, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series added a familiar name in the off-season to its roster of full-time competitors - Greg Wilson. Wilson, a two-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion, leaves Volusia Speedway Park and DIRTcar Nationals with his eyes open and excitement over the challenge ahead. The opportunity to compete full-time with the series began last July as Wilson talked…

Phoenix International Raceway Preps for INDYcar First-Timers

Phoenix test offers chance for Indy car homecoming Story By: JERRY BONKOWSKI / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar SERIES PHOTO STAFF   PHOENIX, AZ- February 25, 2016- When Verizon IndyCar Series teams gather Feb. 26-27 for a promoter test at Phoenix International Raceway, it’ll be the first time for many drivers on the 1-mile oval. It will also be a homecoming of sorts, as PIR hosted 61 Indy car races from 1964 through 2005. The test serves as a prelude to Verizon IndyCar Series competition returning to the track for the Phoenix Grand Prix on April 1-2.…

DIRTcar Nationals Notebook

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] DIRTcar Nationals Notebook By Pete MacDonald 36 Big Block Modifieds competed over the course of the week’s events. Matt Sheppard will win A LOT of races during the 2016 season, he had the most consistent car throughout the week. “Super Matt” would win in just his second start with his own team and go on to win the week long championship. Sheppard’s next race will be March 12th at Georgetown driving Norm Hansell’s  No.357. Billy Pauch did not lose a heat race all week, also Pauch ran the fastest lap over the course of the week in his…

What Was Syracuse?

There Was More to Syracuse than Just a Speedway Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- February 24, 2016- It was just another Monday morning; one typical for October in New York State. The sun was shining and a seasonal chill carried on the air amongst the crystal clear background of a cloudless autumn sky. As jovial as the change in the season might have been, a self-induced dampness seemed to hang in the air at exit 29 of the New York State Thruway.  In all reality, the line of dust adorned cars…

TSMP 42nd Annual Icebreaker Kicking Off 2016 Season

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Gears Up for the 42nd Annual Icebreaker in April Story By: THERESA CONDICT / TMSP MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOMPSON, CT- February 24, 2016- The 42nd Annual Icebreaker, one of the most highly anticipated racing events in New England, will take place on April 8-10, featuring the first championship race of the season for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT). The Icebreaker this year has been expanded to twelve divisions of racing, and will once again include the popular Fan Appreciation party on the track on Sunday morning before the…

Saldana to Extend String of World of Outlaws Starts at Royal Purple Raceway

Perfect Attendance: Joey Saldana looks to extend string of World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series starts at Royal Purple Raceway on Feb. 27 Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / ROTH MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BAYTOWN, TX- February 24, 2016- Only one driver competing full-time with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series has competed in all 16 previous events for the series at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. That driver is Joey Saldana. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana looks to make his 17th start at the quarter-mile bullring on Saturday, February 27 as O’Reilly Auto Parts…

Ty Dillon to Replace Injured Tony Stewart at Atlanta

Vickers Back  Behind The Wheel at Las Vegas Story By: STEWART- HAAS RACING MEDIA     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HUNTERSVILLE, NC- February 24, 2016- NASCAR XFINITY Series regular Ty Dillon has run just eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in his career. Seven of those have come while driving for his grandfather’s team, Richard Childress Racing. However, last Sunday, the soon-to-be 28-year-old, Thomasville, N.C. driver embarked on what is scheduled to be a part-time in Circle Sport-Leavine Family Racing’s No. 95 Chevrolet, finishing 25th in the 58th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Now, the developing racer is going…

Pole Position Raceway LIVE Opens March 15th

Otto Sitterly Set to Appear At Syracuse Location Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY- February 24, 2016- Pole Position Raceway will continue its Pole Position Raceway LIVE: 5-week racing series at their Destiny USA location in Syracuse, Marketplace Mall in Rochester, as well as the Walden Galleria in Buffalo with live streaming radio and podcasts available each week. The series will take place at all three facilities from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for five consecutive Tuesdays beginning on March 15.  The series championship, comprised of the top three racers from…

Marks Kicks Off 2016 Season in ‘The Lone Star State’

Brent Marks Racing is Texas Bound! Story By: FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MYERSTOWN, PA- February 24, 2016- After three, long months of preparation, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks is finally set to launch his 2016 racing campaign. The Myerstown, Pennsylvania, native will launch the new year in a big way; loading up and traveling south to “The Lone Star State” for a full weekend of World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars competition. The Texas trip will include visits to two different dirt venues, beginning with action at the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas,…

Title Fight to be Decided at Battle of Trenton

Indoor Series Title to be Decided on Sat (Feb 27) in 40 lap Battle of Trenton Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / BATTLE OF TRENTON MEDIA     Photos By: BOB YURKO / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ- February 23, 2016- Though the decisive struggle for the Battle Of Trenton is in Saturday night’s Three Quarter (TQ) Midget feature, Friday night’s TQ  Midget Triple 20 Qualifiers have received some added focus with the signing of a new sponsor and a unique handicapping system. The added buzz to Friday has made attending both days of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts/ Oliver Construction, Inc. sponsored events at Trenton’s…

Cummins Leads AMSOIL Sprints to Lawrenceburg April 2nd

Clauson, Ballou, Meseraull Split 'Winter Dirt Games' Glory Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: MICHAEL FRY and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- February 23, 2016- Kyle Cummins of Princeton, Ind. emerged as the winner of USAC’s “Winter Dirt Games VII” last week and takes an 18-point lead over Thomas Meseraull into round four of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship April 2 at the Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. Cummins finished on the podium on all three nights at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. He was second behind Bryan Clauson Thursday and third behind Robert Ballou…

2016 Race of Champions Crate Sportsman Schedule Set

Eight Dates with One Drop for Series Crown Story By: ROC SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ELMA, NY- February 23, 2016-  Race of Champions management is proud to announce an 8 race special Race of Champions dirt Crate Sportsman Modified schedule for the 2016 season. Several new tracks will host 8 different challenging events throughout New York and Canada to highlight the Series slate. “The Race of Champions will be taking a new approach with the Sportsman program on dirt by offering a crate program utilizing the traditional Chevrolet 602 engine,” explained Joe Skotnicki of the Race…

Cotton Bowl Speedway Welcomes the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series for the First Time Ever

Series takes on the track east of Austin, Texas on Feb. 26 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- February 23, 2016- For the first time ever the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will take on Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas. The quarter-mile track, 35 miles east of Austin, plays host to the ATX Rentals Outlaw Shootout on Friday, Feb. 26. "We are always excited to return the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series to Texas, where the series was born," said Series Director Carlton Reimers. "To…

Larson Returns to The Site of First Sprint Car Win

Larson To Take On Outlaws At Placerville Story By: ANDREA LARSON / LMR MEDIA     Photo By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLACERVILLE, CA- February 23, 2016-  Kyle Larson has confirmed he is returning to the scene of his first sprint car victory and will take on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series on March 23 during the second annual Brad Sweet’s Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts. Larson is fresh off a career best seventh place finish during the Daytona 500 this past weekend. Larson will reunite with championship winning sprint car crew chief Paul Silva and…

Stafford Speedway Geared Up for This Weekends Race-A-Rama

Stafford Motor Speedway To Offer 2016 Season Preview At Frank Maratta Auto Show / Race-A-Rama Story By: SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDAY MEDIA     Photos By: RACE-A-RAMA PHOTO STAFF STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT- February 23, 2016- With the 2016 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season drawing closer to dropping the green flag, Stafford Motor Speedway is geared up for what will promises to be a blockbuster year. The Connecticut half-mile track will offer race fans a sneak preview into the season at the Frank Maratta Auto & Race-A-Rama show, which will be held at the Big E in Springfield, MA from Feb. 26-28. Stafford’s…

10 Sprint Car Story Lines from Florida Speed Weeks

A “Sweet” Start Story By: JEREMY ELLIOTT / PENN LIVE.COM     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- February 23, 2016- Brad Sweet caught fire after Pennsylvania mechanic Lee Stauffer was brought on board before last year’s Knoxville Nationals and he hasn’t slowed down now that the calendar has flipped to 2016. The California Kid swept two of three World of Outlaw events during the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.  He finished second in the third WoO event and had finishes of eighth and 24th with the All Star Circuit of Champions, claiming the overall Nationals title.  Beating Donny…

The Springtime Tradition Draws Near at Orange County Fair Speedway

‘Hard Clay Open’ Orange County Fair Speedway Springtime Tradition Approaching April 2; Reserved Tickets On Sale Now; Bonus Award Sponsors Signing On Story By: BRETT DEYO /BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY- February 22, 2016- Time is winding down to a springtime tradition at the venerable Orange County Fair Speedway. For the third consecutive year, the ‘Hard Clay Open’ BD Motorsports Media LLC co-promotion starts the season at the five-eighths-mile fairgrounds oval on Saturday, April 2 (rain date: April 9). The ‘Hard Clay Open’ presented by United Pump & Tank is headlined by the big-block/small-block…