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A $10,000 PAYDAY AWAITS THE VICTOR OF BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] A $10,000 PAYDAY AWAITS THE VICTOR OF BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP Sicklerville, NJ (September 21, 2015) – A $10,000 payday awaits the winner of Bridgeport Speedway’s Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Saturday, September 26. This event for any type of dirt Modified stock car is set to take place on the quarter mile oval. A very diverse field of racers is anticipated to be on hand. Scott Ambruster, Tom Carberry Sr., Jeff Heotzler, Brett Kressley, Sam Martz, Ernie Miles and Joe Nappi are just a few…

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All $5,000-To-Win Events Are Not Created Equal: Wade Decker Memorial Sunday At Thunder Mountain Speedway Features Huge Short Track Super Series Pay Structure Plus Other Incentives

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] All $5,000-To-Win Events Are Not Created Equal: Wade Decker Memorial Sunday At Thunder Mountain Speedway Features Huge Short Track Super Series Pay Structure Plus Other Incentives; GRIT Series Crate Sportsman, Street Stocks & XCel 600 Modifieds All Set For High-Paying Events CENTER LISLE, NY – All $5,000-to-win dirt Modified events are not created equal. Case in point: this Sunday’s (Sept. 27) MjH Oilfield Wade Decker Memorial at Thunder Mountain Speedway. The annual race honoring the late Wade Decker is among the most lucrative of the season for the big-block/small-block Modified traveling contingent of the Short Track Super Series…

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Clay Butler, Eric Palmer, Mark Bitner, and John Carpenter Take the Checkers and the Championship at New Egypt Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Clay Butler, Eric Palmer, Mark Bitner, and John Carpenter Take the Checkers and the Championship at New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ--                               It was a great night to be a race winner at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night. All four of the division race victors also captured the 2015 division championships in the Sportsman, Crate Modified, NERS Sprint, and Street Stock divisions. Clay Butler led the way of race winners becoming champions in the Sportsman feature. Jimmy Amato and Derek Krum led the field to take the green with Krum jumping out in front coming off of…

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CRAIG VONDOHREN WINS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC, POCKETS MORE THAN $25,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CRAIG VONDOHREN WINS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC, POCKETS MORE THAN $25,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 20, 2015 . . . For the second time in his racing career at Grandview Speedway, Craig VonDohren scored a three-peat. In 2006 he won the Forrest Rogers Memorial, the Freedom 76 and was the track point champion. Saturday night the Oley speedster repeated the same accomplishment. The victory coming at the wheel of the Harring Transportation/Pioneer Pole Buildings #1c marked the first time since 2008 that the Oley, PA racer was able to grab the top spot in the…

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Fonda hosts Super DIRTcar Series

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Fonda hosts Super DIRTcar Series September 26 Mohawk 100 - $30,000 purse pays $6,000-to-win FONDA, N.Y. – September 21, 2015 – The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series heads to Fonda Fairgrounds for the 20th event of the season, the Mohawk 100 Saturday, September 26. Matt Sheppard, driver of the FX Caprara No. 9h and a three-time Series champion, will arrive at Fonda as the point leader on the strength of four series’ wins. Sheppard leads Brett Hearn by 92 points. Hearn has a sterling record of success on Fonda’s flat half-mile. The “Jersey Jet” won last year’s Mohawk…

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West Burlington’s Josh Schneiderman gets season championship feature win; Jon Agan is points champion.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] West Burlington’s Josh Schneiderman gets season championship feature win; Jon Agan is points champion. By Dana Royer/34 Raceway and Bill Wright/Sprint Invaders WEST BURLINGTON, IA (9-19-2015). The Shottenkirk.com Sprint Invaders capped off their 2015 season at 34 Raceway Saturday night, September 19 with their Season Championship event and the 2015 points champion to be decided. When the night was over it would be West Burlington’s Josh Schneiderman topping the twenty one car field taking the checkered flag. But the points championship would go to Jon Agan, Knoxville. Agan held a 6 point lead going into the feature race…

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Hodnett Takes Checkers over Haudenschild at at SSP on Sunday Night

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Hodnett Takes Checkers over Haudenschild at at SSP on Sunday Night Next Test & Tune on Wednesday, September 30   Newberrytown, PA (September 20, 2015) – Greg Hodnett of Thomasville took his second consecutive 410 Sprint Car feature race in the Sunday Night Sprint Car Special at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  Orwigsburg’s Tyler Reeser collected the IMCA PA Sprint20-lap feature race at the end of the night.   By virtue of a number one pill inversion, the two heat race winners Jac Haudenschild and Lance Dewease brought the field to the green.  Haudenschild grabbed the early lead over…

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Raabe survives Morin’s late bid for Mohawk checkers

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Raabe survives Morin's late bid for Mohawk checkers 1st DIRTcar 358 Modified Series win for Ontario driver HOGANSBURG, NY – September 18, 2015 – Chris Raabe of Napanee, ON, won the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Frenchie’s Chevrolet 75 by a car-length over fast-closing Gage Morin at Mohawk International Raceway Friday. The victory was the first of Raabe’s 358 Modified Series career. After starting on the pole and leading the first 16 laps, Raabe was overtaken by Billy Dunn, who set fast time in qualifying. He regained the lead for keeps on lap 47 when Dunn’s engine came…

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Swavely (600cc) & N. Sweigart (270cc) Head List of Winners In Clyde Martin Finales; Championships Decided In Sept. 19 Closer

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Swavely (600cc) & N. Sweigart (270cc) Head List of Winners In Clyde Martin Finales; Championships Decided In Sept. 19 Closer Newmanstown, PA -  For the next week, Jason Swavely's focus will be centered on a trip down the isle, as the "Rocket Man from Fleetwood" prepares for his wedding on September 26. Last Saturday, though, Swavely was locked into a different zone, one that carried him to his fourth 600cc triumph of the season at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.   It was the Clyde's Salute to Veterans Season Finale, sponsored by American Legion Post 56 of Lititz,…

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Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney By DINO OBERTO   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-19-15) Saturday night’s Modified event at Mahoning Valley Speedway was the tail of two races. While Eric Beers fended off Austin Kochenash in a thrilling contest, the two also put forth their quest as title hopefuls. Both are part of an amazing showdown of the top five in points heading into the final two weeks of the season and after last night’s race there is just 30 points that separate…

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BRADY SHORT WINS BIG IN “HAUBSTADT HUSTLER” AT TRI-STATE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BRADY SHORT WINS BIG IN "HAUBSTADT HUSTLER" AT TRI-STATE Haubstadt, Indiana.......Brady Short backed up his Tri-State Speedway win from July as he cashed in for $10,000 in Saturday's "Haubstadt Hustler" at Tri-State Speedway. The Bedford, Indiana driver benefitted from a tangle with five laps to go collecting race-long leader Kyle Cummins and finished off his second AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season, which was also sanctioned by the Midwest Sprint Car Series. Two separate incidents before a lap was completed brought a third double-file start, and outside front-row starter Kyle Cummins took the lead and ran away…

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Chastain, DeCaire big winners at Desoto Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Chastain, DeCaire big winners at Desoto Speedway Desoto Speedway   Chad Chastain and Troy DeCaire took home feature wins from Saturday night's Pro Truck/Winged Sprint Car twin bill at Desoto Speedway.   A nine-truck inversion of the thirty one truck field put Cory Bigley of Naples  on the pole and Chastain from Alva, third to start the 50-lap Q Auto & Injury Attoneys, Desoto Pro Truck race. At the end of the first lap Chastain got by outside polesitter for second place and took the lead from Bigley two laps later. A caution flew for Robert St. John's…

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Chad Cook Continues Late Surge, Wins Modified Main Saturday At Thunder Mountain Speedway With 30-Car Field On Hand

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Chad Cook Continues Late Surge, Wins Modified Main Saturday At Thunder Mountain Speedway With 30-Car Field On Hand; Kevin Jordan (Sportsman), Pat Jordan (Crate 602 Sportsman), Coty Bishop (Rookie Sportsman), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock), Will Eastman (XCel 600 Modified) & Nick Kennedy (Four Cylinder) Also Victors As Champions Are Crowned CENTER LISLE, NY – Chad Cook’s late-season surge continued on Saturday at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Cook, of Deposit, N.Y., drove the Mike Costello-owned No. 222 to victory in the Season Championship Night 30-lap big-block/small-block Modified main, earning $1,500 for his second consecutive triumph at the three-eighths-mile oval. The…

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Brad Sweet Holds off Donny Schatz to Score at Deer Creek Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Brad Sweet Holds off Donny Schatz to Score at Deer Creek Speedway Claims his fourth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season SPRING VALLEY, Minn. - Sept. 19, 2015 - A little good luck and a little skill helped Brad Sweet hold off Donny Schatz in Saturday night's Meyerhofer Crane & Rigging Service Clash at the Creek at Deer Creek Speedway and propelled him to his fourth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Sweet, who took the lead on lap two from his Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb teammate Daryn…

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Travis Rilat Captures ASCS Frontier Dan Laber Memorial Finale at Billings

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Travis Rilat Captures ASCS Frontier Dan Laber Memorial Finale at Billings BILLINGS, Mont. (September 19, 2015) Bettering his Friday finish by three, Travis Rilat piloted the Xtreme Oil Field Technologies No. 39c to Victory Lane in the Dan Laber Memorial at the Billings Motorsports Park with the ASCS Frontier Region. In honor of Dan Laber, the night’s championship feature was 29 laps, the number that graced the side of Dan’s cars. The third time the Forney, Texas ace has topped action with the ASCS Frontier Region, Rilat was chased to the line by Canada’s Skylar Gee with current…

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Justin Henderson and Billy Alley Claim Victories in Fall Brawl 4

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Justin Henderson and Billy Alley Claim Victories in Fall Brawl 4 GREENWOOD, Neb. (September 19, 2015) After Mother Nature reduced the fourth annual Casey’s General Store ASCS Midwest Fall Brawl presented by Just 1 More Promotions, twin A-Features on Saturday at the I-80 Speedway were split between South Dakota’s Justin Henderson and Nebraska’s Billy Alley. Two attempts on the start in the opening A-Feature after Brian Brown flipped on the first attempt, Henderson jumped ahead of Matt Covington who was left to battle with Aaron Reutzel who worked by just prior to the caution on Lap 5. Watching…

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Davenport Delivers with Jackson 100 Win at Brownstown

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Davenport Delivers with Jackson 100 Win at Brownstown BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 19, 2015) - Jonathan Davenport continued his dazzling season on Saturday night at Brownstown Speedway by winning the 36th Annual Jackson 100. Davenport took over the lead on lap 49 from Brandon Sheppard, and dashed to his first-ever win in the historic event. Trailing Davenport to the finish line was Mike Marlar, who was also looking for his first-career win in the crown-jewel event. Devin Moran, pole-sitter Brandon Sheppard, and Don O'Neal completed the top five. "Man what a year," said the Davenport in Lucas Oil Victory…

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Eckert Dominates Berlin Raceway’s Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty Weekend Finale

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Eckert Dominates Berlin Raceway’s Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty Weekend Finale Pennsylvania Driver Continues Late-Season Surge & Snaps Lanigan's Berlin Streak with Fourth WoO LMS Victory of 2015 MARNE, Mich. - Sept. 19, 2015 - Rick Eckert put an end to Darrell Lanigan's reign over Berlin Raceway with a dominating performance in Saturday's Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty Weekend presented by NAPA finale. Eckert of York, Pa., overtook Lanigan of Union, Ky., on lap 30 of Saturday's 60-lap main event and pulled away over the remaining distance to score his fourth World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory…

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Arthur Holds Off Franklin for $15,000 FASTRAK World Championship Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway; Becomes Twelfth Different Winner of Event

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Arthur Holds Off Franklin for $15,000 FASTRAK World Championship Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway; Becomes Twelfth Different Winner of Event Jamaica, VA – The last six laps of the 12th Annual FASTRAK World Championship presented by James River Equipment was worth the price of admission alone. Home town favorite Walker Arthur of Forest, VA held off 2013 World Champion and Super Late Model standout Dennis “Rambo” Franklin of Gaffney, SC for the $15,000 victory and the title of World Champion. Arthur became the twelfth different winner of the event in its twelve year history. The win was a…

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Ryan Smith Takes Jim Ford Classic worth $10,000 First Career Fremont Speedway Victory for PA Native

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Ryan Smith Takes Jim Ford Classic worth $10,000 First Career Fremont Speedway Victory for PA Native Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915 Fremont, Ohio (September 19, 2015) - Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith officially etched himself into Fremont Speedway history on Saturday night, September 19, winning the 8th annual Jim Ford Classic finale worth $10,000. Smith, a former member of the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse” who hit the road with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions in 2015, took advantage of his pole position on Saturday night; leading all but two circuits of…

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LOYET, HOWLAND, BROWN, STAMBAUGH, WESTBROOK, & BAZUIN TAKE WINS IN THE BURGER BARN NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] LOYET, HOWLAND, BROWN, STAMBAUGH, WESTBROOK, & BAZUIN TAKE WINS IN THE BURGER BARN NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS by Tommy Goudge (September 18, 2015) – 99 drivers signed in to race in the Burger Barn Night Before the Nationals at Ohsweken Speedway on Friday night. Brad Loyet, Bryan Howland, Mitch Brown, Max Stambaugh, Dylan Westbrook, and Mark Bazuin visited Mobil 1 Victory Lane. OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO, CANADA BURGER BARN NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS TOTAL ENTRIES - 99 ----------------------------------------------------------- 360 SPRINT CARS (52 entries) Brad Loyet and Bryan Howland earned guaranteed starting positions…

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BALLOU TAKES NUMBER TEN WITH “HULMAN/HURTUBISE CLASSIC” SCORE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BALLOU TAKES NUMBER TEN  WITH "HULMAN/HURTUBISE CLASSIC" SCORE Terre Haute, Indiana.......Despite many strong runs at the legendary Terre Haute Action Track, a USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory had eluded Robert Ballou at the Wabash Valley half-mile. After starting tenth on Friday night, he came on late and caught some good fortune to lead the final three laps and make his first win a big one, the combined "Tony Hulman/Jim Hurtubise Classic." Chris Windom got the jump from the pole, but Kevin Thomas, Jr. came from third to slide him into turn-two, while Dave Darland snuck along the…

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J.J. Hickle Captures ASCS Frontier Victory at Billings

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] J.J. Hickle Captures ASCS Frontier Victory at Billings BILLINGS, Mont. (September 18, 2015) In his first trip back to the ASCS Frontier Region since injuring his back earlier in the season, Washington’s J.J. Hickle wasted no time returning to Victory Lane with the Montana based region at the Billings Motorsports Park. Winning the opening night of the Dan Laber Memorial, the defending champion of the memorial race at the Billings Motorsports Park piloted the Bekkevar Logging and Trucking No. 3 to a $2,000 score after starting fourth in the lineup. Phil Dietz, who currently leads the Frontier Regional…

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Tim Shaffer takes advantage of Cole Duncan’s bobble to score UNOH All Star win at Fremont

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Tim Shaffer takes advantage of Cole Duncan's bobble to score UNOH All Star win at Fremont FREMONT, Ohio – First it looked like Sheldon Haudenschild would drive to his 6th University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series win at Fremont Speedway Friday. But, he spun with nine laps to go handing the lead to Cole Duncan, who scored the win at “The Track That Action Built” the previous week. But, Duncan would jump the cushion in turn four with three laps to go, handing the lead to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer and the…

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Corey Gordon Cashes in Big with $5000 Fastrak World Challenge Victory on Opening Night of Fastrak World Championship at Virginia Motor Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Corey Gordon Cashes in Big with $5000 Fastrak World Challenge Victory on Opening Night of Fastrak World Championship at Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA – Corey Gordon's day didn’t start out as he planned, breaking a drive shaft in practice. But his performance from that point on was absolutely flawless. Gordon won his heat and then went on to score the biggest win of his young career. Gordon of Charlotte, NC took command of the event on the opening lap of the 40 lap Fastrak World Challenge from his outside starting position and then survived several intense restarts…

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Super DIRTcar Series Stars to Battle Media Celebrities on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Pole Position Raceway in Syracuse’s Destiny USA

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Super DIRTcar Series Stars to Battle Media Celebrities on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Pole Position Raceway in Syracuse’s Destiny USA Schatz’s historic World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season could hit another milestone Saturday, Oct. 10, at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Sept. 16, 2015 - Super DIRTcar Series superstars will battle Central New York media personalities on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Third Annual Pole Position Raceway NAPA Super DIRT Week Challenge. Eight-time Super DIRTcar Series champion Brett Hearn, three-time champion Matt Sheppard, three-time and defending NAPA Super DIRT Week Syracuse 200 winner Stewart Friesen,…

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Outlaws Race Back to the Midwest

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] At A Glance: Outlaws Race Back to the Midwest The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on Clay County Fair Speedway and Deer Creek Speedway this weekend CONCORD, N.C. - Sept. 16, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series heads back to the Midwest this week to begin the final countdown toward the end of 2015. First up is the Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa on Friday night for the Arnold Motor Supply Shootout. Since 2007, the track has played host to nine different World of Outlaws events with Donny Schatz's four wins…

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New Egypt Speedway’s All Star Cup Becoming More and More Lucrative

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway’s All Star Cup Becoming More and More Lucrative Bonuses and Lap Money Add to Payout New Egypt, NJ-- As New Egypt Speedway’s All Star Cup gets closer and closer the payout for the event gets bigger and bigger. Thanks to generous sponsors there are several bonuses and lap money being awarded for all the divisions on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th. The 358 Modified division bonuses include 10% off ERK Steering service 15th-24th place, $100 bonus to the highest finishing invader from Matt Stern Excavating, a guaranteed starting spot in the Short Track Super…

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Just Two Events Left To Decide 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region $15,000 Championship

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Just Two Events Left To Decide 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region $15,000 Championship: Thunder Mountain Speedway Sunday, Sept. 27 & I-88 Speedway Saturday, Oct. 10; Stewart Friesen Currently Tops Standings CENTER LISLE, NY – After just two more events, a $15,000 champion will be crowned by the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek. A pair of high-profile race programs – the MjH Oilfield Wade Decker Memorial at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle, N.Y. and the Halmar International Short Track SuperNationals presented by Olum’s at I-88 Speedway in…

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Doug Coby Looking to Recapture Stafford Magic in NAPA Fall Final 150

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Whenever the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour visits Stafford Motor Speedway, Doug Coby is usually among the favorites as to who will take the checkered flag.  Of his 14 career NWMT wins, 6 of them have come at Stafford, including his very first win in the NAPA Spring Sizzler in 2006.  But the 2015 season has been a bit of a mixed bag for Coby and the #2 Dunleavy’s Truck & Trailer Repair team with finishes of third in the NAPA Spring Sizzler back in April, thirteenth in the June TSI Harley-Davidson 125, and second in the…

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Late Model Knoxville Nationals Just One Week Away!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Late Model Knoxville Nationals Just One Week Away! WAYCROSS, GA (September 17, 2015) - One of the most anticipated crown jewel events of the season is just around the corner. The 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - Presented by Casey's General Store will take place at Knoxville Raceway Thursday-Saturday, September 24th-26th. The activities on Thursday and Friday, September 24th-25th will feature a complete program of: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, D, C, B-Mains, and a 25-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points in each of the two preliminary nights that will…

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Stafford Speedway Hosting 2015 Legend Cars Asphalt Nationals Qualifier As Part of NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final Weekend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---When the checkered flag is displayed to the Legend Cars field at Stafford Speedway’s season ending NAPA Fall Final Weekend on Sat., Oct. 3rd, it will not only bring to an end the second season of Legend Cars competition, but it will punch a direct ticket to the 2015 Legend Cars Nationals for the lucky feature winner. The 2015 Legend Cars Asphalt Nationals will be held at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, South Carolina, November 12-14.  The 3-day Legend Cars extravaganza will give competitors a final chance to accumulate points for the 2015 season to determine their…

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BRIDGEPORT QUARTER MILE IS CENTER STAGE THIS WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BRIDGEPORT QUARTER MILE IS CENTER STAGE THIS WEEKEND      The 2015 Bridgeport Champions will be crowned on the quarter mile track when the checkered flag waves this Friday night.       While several more dates remain on the 2015 schedule for the 260cc and 600cc Micro Sprints as well as the 6 and 8 Cylinder Enduro cars, this Friday night's races will be the final in the 2015 Championship.      Going into the final night of points, Tyler Reinhardt leads the 270 Micro field with 1052 points and six victories.  Reinhardt leads second place, Sean Husser by 72 points.  John Blanda, Colin Bustard and Billy…

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Ryan Preece Looking to Continue Stafford Success in NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final 150

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the 2015 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season drawing ever closer to its conclusion, fans are in the midst of one of the closest championship races in series history.  Ryan Preece currently leads Woody Pitkat by a single point and Doug Coby is third in the standings, 25 points behind Preece.  Only twice before in the 30-year history of the NWMT has the championship race been won by a single digit margin with Tony Hirschman beating Steve Park by 3 points in 1995 and Mike Stefanik beat Reggie Ruggiero by 6 points in 1989.  Preece has…

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“Jim Ford Classic” Weekend at Fremont Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars Weekend Highlighted with $10,000-to-win Main Event on September 19

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] “Jim Ford Classic” Weekend at Fremont Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars Weekend Highlighted with $10,000-to-win Main Event on September 19 Indianapolis, IN (August 16, 2015) - The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions campaign will continue during the upcoming weekend with a visit to the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The 8th annual “Jim Ford Classic” doubleheader weekend will take over the Fremont Speedway grounds this Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, complete with back-to-back UNOH All Star programs, as well as other special events during the course of the weekend. Action will ignite on Friday evening,…

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“Jim Ford Classic” Weekend at Fremont Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Photo: Dale Blaney is the defending “Jim Ford Classic” winner and current UNOH All Star point leader - SprintCarNews.com Photo Credit)   “Jim Ford Classic” Weekend at Fremont Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars Weekend Highlighted with $10,000-to-win Main Event on September 19   Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915   Indianapolis, IN (August 16, 2015) - The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions campaign will continue during the upcoming weekend with a visit to the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The 8th annual “Jim Ford Classic” doubleheader weekend will take…

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Scott Bloomquist Leads Crown Jewel Cup

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Scott Bloomquist Leads Crown Jewel Cup WAYCROSS, GA (September 16, 2015) - A triumph in the 47th Annual Hillbilly Hundred has put Scott Bloomquist atop the ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com standings. The battle for the Crown Jewel Cup heads to Brownstown, IN for this weekend's 36th Annual Jackson 100. Bloomquist will return to Brownstown Speedway as the defending winner of the event. Scott Bloomquist now holds a 25-point lead over Jonathan Davenport in the current Crown Jewel Cup chase. Jimmy Owens, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Don O'Neal round out the top five in…

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PROSOURCE & LARRY RICE “4-CROWN” INCENTIVES POSTED

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] PROSOURCE & LARRY RICE "4-CROWN" INCENTIVES POSTED             Participants in the September 26 "4-Crown Nationals" at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will compete for special incentives, thanks to Buck and Betty Rice of ProSource of Grand Saline, Texas, as well as Eldora Speedway, who have again posted the Larry Rice High-Performance Awards for each series.             ProSource has doubled their traditional fast-time awards to $200 in each series but have also announced that a "clean sweep" in all three series will earn the fast qualifier another "double," making the total award $1,200!             In honoring the late…

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FRIESEN, LAUBACH, PAUCH JR., PAUCH SR., GODOWN ONLY A FEW OF THE VISITORS PLANNING TO BE PART OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 19

  8 years ago     967 Views     Comments Off on FRIESEN, LAUBACH, PAUCH JR., PAUCH SR., GODOWN ONLY A FEW OF THE VISITORS PLANNING TO BE PART OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 19  

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FRIESEN, LAUBACH, PAUCH JR., PAUCH SR., GODOWN ONLY A FEW OF THE VISITORS PLANNING TO BE PART OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 19 BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 16, 2015 . . . A variety of champions and standout performers not often seen in action at Grandview Speedway have made their intentions known to be a part of the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic this Saturday, September 19th at the Berks County clay oval. The race, postponed from September 12 due to weather issues, will see preliminary events start at 7 p.m.…

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Lanigan Seeking Fourth Consecutive Berlin Raceway Victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Lanigan Seeking Fourth Consecutive Berlin Raceway Victory   World of Outlaws Late Models invade Michigan speedplant on Friday and Saturday for Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty Weekend presented by NAPA Auto Parts MARNE, Mich. - Sept. 16, 2015 - How confident must Darrell Lanigan be heading into the Fourth Annual Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty Weekend presented by NAPA Auto Parts on Friday and Saturday at Michigan's historic Berlin Raceway? Not only is three-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Lanigan, of Union, Ky., coming off his second victory of the season, he's also won every World…

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11TH ANNUAL CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS THIS WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: 11TH ANNUAL CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS THIS WEEKEND by Tommy Goudge (September 16, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – The 11th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend at Ohsweken Speedway is coming up this weekend, and anticipation is high for the track’s signature event. The 2015 Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend will kick off with a Test & Tune session on Thursday, September 17, while racing will commence Friday, September 18 with the Burger Barn Night Before the Nationals, and finish with the 11th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on Saturday, September 19. #CSCN…

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New Egypt Speedway ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend’ Offers Halloween Weekend Auto Racing Excitement

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend’ Offers Halloween Weekend Auto Racing Excitement; Modified $5,000-to-win, SpeedSTRs, Crate & Open Sportsman, RaceSaver® Sprints, Outlaw Stocks & XCel 600 Modifieds Part Of Busy Two-Day Racing Weekend NEW EGYPT, NJ – There will be no tricks - just treats - when New Egypt Speedway hosts the Mid-Atlantic Championship weekend October 30-31. Two busy days of racing are planned for the D-shaped 7/16ths-mile facility to conclude the 2015 season in grand style. The Mid-Atlantic Championship is co-promoted by BD Motorsports Media LLC as a special Halloween weekend spectacular for the area’s race fans…

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Jimmy Blewett “Going Home,” Switching Surfaces for 2016.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Jimmy Blewett "Going Home,"  Switching Surfaces for 2016. Showtime Jimmy Blewett revealed to Racers Guide last week that he had intended to return to his roots and return to the rough and tumble world of asphalt modified racing. "I'm not going to run full time. Just a few tour shows and the same deal I've been running at Wall, here and there.  It  was beginning to become too much. I really enjoy spending time with my kids and every second I'm out in that garage it takes away from them," said Blewett. Blewett who debuted on dirt in…

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FANS ATTENDING BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CAN ENJOY FREE FOOD FROM COLONIAL PIPELINE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FANS ATTENDING BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CAN ENJOY FREE FOOD FROM COLONIAL PIPELINE Sicklerville, NJ (September 16, 2015) – When fans enter the gates at Bridgeport Speedway for the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Saturday, September 26, they will be greeted by a Colonial Pipeline display where hot dogs will be served at no charge. All spectators will receive the free food after completing a brief survey about the 811 system. 811 is the federally designated phone number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid buried utilities…

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Saturday Night Series at Williams Grove Speedway Comes to an End

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Saturday Night Series at Williams Grove Speedway Comes to an End Bright Future for Super Sportsman Ahead with New Series in 2016 Mechanicsburg, PA (September 15, 2015) – After a 10-year run at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, the Saturday Night Series featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will come to an end. In an effort to concentrate more on its core racing on Friday nights, Williams Grove Speedway management made the difficult decision to discontinue the series on Saturday Nights. The Super Sportsman Series will continue to be scheduled on select Friday nights…

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Are “Big” Races Really All That Big Anymore?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Are "Big" Races Really All That Big Anymore? By: Pete MacDonald Remember back in the early to mid 2000's when 60 plus cars would show up for a midweek race that only paid $5,000 to win? Fast forward to 2015. Now you have races that pay $10,000 to win  and can't pull 40 cars. Why is that? Is it a sign of the times? Is it the economy? Are people just not interested in our sport anymore? Or is big money not that important to anyone anymore? The thing that seems to be bringing in car counts now…

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Plenty To Enjoy At I-88 Speedway Friday-Saturday October 9-10 For Short Track SuperNationals 8; Schedule, Weekend Pricing Set For ‘Working Man’s Race’ Spectacular; Two Full Days Of Racing Planned

  8 years ago     1176 Views     Comments Off on Plenty To Enjoy At I-88 Speedway Friday-Saturday October 9-10 For Short Track SuperNationals 8; Schedule, Weekend Pricing Set For ‘Working Man’s Race’ Spectacular; Two Full Days Of Racing Planned  

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Plenty To Enjoy At I-88 Speedway Friday-Saturday October 9-10 For Short Track SuperNationals 8; Schedule, Weekend Pricing Set For ‘Working Man’s Race’ Spectacular; Two Full Days Of Racing Planned AFTON, NY – Race fans and competitors heading to I-88 Speedway on Columbus Day weekend will have plenty to enjoy. The eighth edition of the Halmar International Short Track SuperNationals presented by Olum’s is set for the Afton Fairgrounds on Friday-Saturday October 9-10 with a full slate of racing planned for the eighth annual ‘Working Man’s Race’ spectacular. Headlining the weekend is a 50-lap main for the big-block/small-block Modifieds…

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ASCS Frontier Heads For Billings Double Header

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ASCS Frontier Heads For Billings Double Header TULSA, Okla. (September 14, 2015) The ASCS Frontier Region is getting down to the final rounds of competition with four nights of racing left in the 2015 lineup. Going into a pair of those nights this Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, the Montana based Sprint Car series will headline the 12th Dan Laber Memorial at the Billings Motorsports Park. Offering up a $2,000 to win feature payout both nights, drivers from across the Northwest and Canada are scheduled to be on hand, including defending event champion, J.J. Hickle, who…

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DESOTO SPEEDWAY PRESENTS SUPER LATE MODEL TRIPLE CROWN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] DESOTO SPEEDWAY PRESENTS SUPER LATE MODEL TRIPLE CROWN This will be a 3 race event for the Super Late Models Oct 10, 2015 _ #1 ***DOUBLE POINTS KICK OFF NIGHT FOR ALL CLASSES *** Super Late Model 100 race #1 Street Stock, Mini Stock, Bombers Nov 21, 2015 #2 Super Late Model 100 race #2 Modified Mini, Street Stock, Mini Stock and Outlaw Figure 8’s (Run what ya brung) Dec 19, 2015 #3 Super Late Model 100 race #3 Pure Stock/Cowboy Cadillacs, Modified Mini, Mini Stocks and Bombers SUPERS 100 laps & qualifying for each race 100 entry fee…

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36th Annual Jackson 100 Up Next!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 36th Annual Jackson 100 Up Next!   WAYCROSS, GA (September 14, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to Brownstown Speedway, September 18th-19thfor the 36th Annual Jackson 100. The biggest names in dirt late model racing will converge on the 1/4-mile bullring, all vying for the $20,000 top prize. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN will return to defend his Jackson 100 title. In 2014, Bloomquist claimed his record-setting fifth Jackson 100 over Don O'Neal, Chris Simpson, Mike Marlar, and Dale McDowell. The stars of the LOLMDS are once again set to battle a strong…

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