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Mahoning point battles are heating up; Hobby Stocks going extra distance; Sr. Champ Karts on Saturday race card

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning point battles are heating up; Hobby Stocks going extra distance; Sr. Champ Karts on Saturday race card   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-12-15) With a solid two months of racing to go at Mahoning Valley Speedway, title fights across all six track classes are heating up and the battle for those aiming at a coveted track championship continues on this coming Saturday evening, August 12. In the Modified division the top five in points are made up of all former track champs led by Earl Paules. His lead is slim too as Austin Kochenash, is just four points back…

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Racing heats up this Friday, August 14th for the 3rd annual Prelude to the Coalcracker.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Racing heats up this Friday, August 14th for the 3rd annual Prelude to the Coalcracker. The Lias Tire Modifieds will have the chance to dial their cars in for the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, which takes place on Sunday, September 6th.  The Prelude to the Coalcracker 30 lap feature event pays an awesome $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green flag.  The Prelude will be an open draw event to all Modifieds who are signed in.  150 show up points will be awarded to those who are racing.  After two weeks off the USS Achey Sportsman make their return…

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Williams Grove Speedway In Final Two Weeks Of Saturday Night Action

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Williams Grove Speedway In Final Two Weeks Of Saturday Night Action Mechanicsburg, PA, August 12, 2015 There are two weeks of Saturday night racing remaining with the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series.  The next twoSaturday evenings will complete the successful Saturday night action at the famed half-mile oval.  The season will end with a Friday night event on September 11. Frankie Herr, the defending Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman champion, is maintaining a 110-point lead over Scott Dellinger.  In the Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models, Billy Wampler holds an 85-point lead over Ron Kline and…

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HENNING TRAINS AND GEISWITE CREATIONS HAVE LOTS OF GIVEAWAYS FOR FANS AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY NIGHT, JUST FOUR NIGHTS OF SATURDAY NIGHT POINT RACING EVENTS REMAIN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] HENNING TRAINS AND GEISWITE CREATIONS HAVE LOTS OF GIVEAWAYS FOR FANS AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY NIGHT, JUST FOUR NIGHTS OF SATURDAY NIGHT POINT RACING EVENTS REMAIN                 Advance Freedom 76 Tickets on sale, race entry blanks available and laps being sold BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 12, 2015 . . . Saturday night at Grandview Speedway it will be Henning Trains/Henning Motorsports Night with Lionel posting three Lionel “new state of the art” PRR train sets and some NASCAR 1:64 collectibles to be given out via a raffle for youngsters in the stands. And the “Lansdale Cannoneers Sportsman Club” will…

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Topless 100 Part of Crown Jewel Cup & TV Race Challenge

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WAYCROSS, GA (August 12, 2015) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are en route to Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR for the 23rd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services. This weekend's event will give drivers an opportunity to earn valuable points toward two separate point categories. The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the…

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Racing Legends Honor 1000th Event at Bowman Gray

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Racing Legends Honor 1000th Event at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) This Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium will be a momentous event 67 years in the making: The Madhouse hosts its 1000th event of NASCAR racing action. Two of the men who started NASCAR, Bill France Sr. and Alvin Hawkins, had a vision of a regular weekly racing showcase to build up a fan base for the sport. And on May 18, 1949, they followed through by holding the first ever NASCAR race at Bowman Gray Stadium. As NASCAR’s first and longest running weekly track, the…

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Hubbard Welcomes World of Outlaws Late Model Series To Mid-Atlantic Region For Blockbuster Three-Race Weekend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Hubbard Welcomes World of Outlaws Late Model Series To Mid-Atlantic Region For Blockbuster Three-Race Weekend   Delaware Driver Joins National Tour during Tripleheader Weekend at Delaware International Speedway, Potomac Speedway & Winchester Speedway Austin Hubbard's 2015 season has produced one instance of bad luck after another, but if there's anything Hubbard has learned in his 10 years of Late Model racing it's that his luck will change eventually. This weekend would be a perfect time for Hubbard's luck to take a turn for the better as the 23-year-old Seaford, Del., driver prepares for the World of Outlaws Late…

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AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR THE ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE AT SPEEDZONE RACEWAY AND HOBBIES ON SEPTEMBER 3

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR THE ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE AT SPEEDZONE RACEWAY AND HOBBIES ON SEPTEMBER 3 Sicklerville, NJ (August 12, 2015) – An informational meeting for the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship will take place at Speedzone Raceway and Hobbies on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Speedzone Raceway and Hobbies is located in downtown Mt. Holly, New Jersey at 201 Pine Street. SpeedZone Raceway and Hobbies houses a 220 foot large eight lane Engleman slot car road course that will be open for use.…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: 11TH ANNUAL CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS QUICKLY APPROACHING!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: 11TH ANNUAL CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS QUICKLY APPROACHING! by Tommy Goudge (August 12, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – The 11th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend at Ohsweken Speedway is coming up in less than 6 weeks, and preparations are well underway 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…

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The Empire Super Sprints Return to Weedsport Speedway for the First Time Since 2011 This Sunday

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] The Empire Super Sprints Return to Weedsport Speedway for the First Time Since 2011 This Sunday   WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – August 12, 2015 – The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are set to continue their 2015 season this Sunday night at the Weedsport Speedway.  It is the first time since July of 2011 that the series has visited the historic facility.  On that night four years ago it was Empire Super Sprint legend Lance Yonge picking up the victory.  Yonge has yet to compete this season opening the door for a new driver to be victorious on this Night of Legends.  …

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GREENUP TAKES 36 POINT LEAD INTO FINAL 4 STARS EVENTS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] GREENUP TAKES 36 POINT LEAD INTO FINAL 4 STARS EVENTS Morris, IL—With the 2015 D’Arcy GMC STARS season dwindling down to its final four events, the points battle for the National Midget Division is heating up. Three wins on the season have placed Brad Greenup atop the standings by a slim 36 point lead over Plainfield’s Tyler Baran. Though winless on the season, a string of podium and top five finishes have kept Baran in the hunt as of recent. Former Rookie of the Year, Ryan Probst is still looking for his first career National Midget victory, but…

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Brewerton Speedway Results 8/7/15

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Tracey Road Equipment Modifieds 35 Laps) -  MATT FINK, Tim Sears Jr., Chris Hile, Larry Wight, Matt Sheppard, Billy Decker, Ryan Phelps, Matt Hulsizer, Chad Phelps, Robbie Bellinger, Pat Ward, Chuck Bower, Jimmy Phelps, Ryan Bartlett, Chris Mackey, Vic Coffey, Vinnie Vitale, Jim Witko Jr., Jeff Blackburn, Tom Sears Jr., Andrew Ferguson.   (Omni Services Modified Heat Winners) -  Larry Wight, Chris Hile, Billy Decker.   (SUNY Canton Sportsman 35 Laps) -  EARL RUDY, Steve Abt, Mike Prentice, Mike Button, Gregg Kimball, Chris Cunningham, Nick Krause, Ron Davis III, Tony Finch II, Jack Meeks, Brent Joy, Corey Barker, Stephen Denton,…

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I-88 Speedway Results 8/7/15

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Results from Neighbor’s Insurance Night August 7, 2015,   Greg Page Construction Modifieds (30 Laps) Mitch Gibbs, Mike Mahaney, Alex Tonkin, Rusty Smith, Paul Jensen, Brett Tonkin, Nick Nye, Travis Smith, Steve Babicek, Ken Titus, Darwin Greene, Jim Mahaney, Andy Bachetti, J.R. Hurlburt     Chambers and O’Hara Sportsmen (20 Laps) Charlie Hendrickson Jr., Harold Humphrey, Alan Barker, Pat O’Hanlon, Matt Priscott, Brandon Walters, Rodney Hart, Duane Knapp, Gary Card Jr., Kevin Coons, Carl Bittenbender, Butch Klinger, Dwayne Jackson, Shea Montgomery, Cory Pike, Jim Gould, Aaron Shelton  Crate Bonus: Matt Priscott $75 Shea Montgomery $50     Olum’s Street Stocks…

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Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Results 8/7/15

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Modifieds: 1. Jeremy Wilder 2. Craig Hanson 3. Willy Decker 4. Jim Becker 5. Shawn Pangman   Heat Winners:  Hanson, Bobby Varin   602 Sportsman: 1. Dave Constantino 2. Chad Edwards 3. Ray Zemken 4. Tony Farone 5. Eric Mack   Heat Winners:  Brian Pessolano, Zemken     602 Sportsman (postponed from 7/31/15) 1. Brian Pessolano 2. Chad Edwards 3. Ray Zemken 4. Eric Mack 5. Chris Curtis     Empire Lightning Sprints: 1. Justin Phillips 2. Shilo Boyce 3. Nick Denyse 4. Lou Torres 5. Rick Stone   Heat Winners:  Phillips, Torres   Cruisers: 1. Pete Vila 2. Cole…

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Accord Speedway Results 8/7/15

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Friday, August 7th - Kingston Nissan Night United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Jeff Heotzler Sr, Mike Ricci, Jackie Brown, Jeff Heotzler Jr, Rich Ricci Jr, Robbie Green, Corey Lowitt, Brad Rothaupt, Scott Ferrier, Ken Ferrier, Rich Eurich, Dom Roselli Sr, Joe Judge, Mark Pullen, Dom Roselli Jr, Lem Atkins Escape RV Sportsman: Phil Goetchius, Jimmy Wells, Kevin Ward, Dave Werber, Rich Ricci III, Jesse Marks, Ralph Ronk, Joe Giachinta, Jeff Hulseapple, Frank Smith III, Travis Green Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman: Nick Plumstead, Robbie Knipe, Dan Speedling, Winter Mead, Dana Carey, Kyle Rohner, Allison Ricci, Nick Johnson, Brandon McGill, Patrick…

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DARLAND SUPERIOR IN AMSOIL SPEEDWAY WIN; 100TH CAREER USAC NATIONAL VICTORY!!!

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Superior, Wisconsin.......Dave Darland outlasted the competition and defeated a challenging AMSOIL Speedway on Friday night for his third AMSOIL National Sprint Car win of the season and record 56th of his career, but most importantly his 100th career win across all three National divisons of the United States Auto Club. He became the fourth driver to reach that milestone, joining A.J. Foyt, Rich Vogler, and Mel Kenyon. The initial start was called off after Justin Grant got a big jump, but as they slowed for the yellow, Kevin Thomas, Jr. rode a wheel and flipped down the backstretch, collecting Jarett…

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Laubach, Hitlzer and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Laubach, Hitlzer and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.   Minersville, PA August 7, 2015    The fans packed the track Friday night, enjoying the free grandstand entry for the third annual FANdemonium event.  Jake and Jasmine Smulley opened up the main gates for free and offered the fans a great night of racing featuring the Lias Tire 358 Modifies, Savage 61 Roadrunners and the Excel 600 Modifieds.  They even brought the fans down on the track prior to the start of the Modified Feature event and gave the fans to meet the drivers and…

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Verizon IndyCar Series to Race at Historic Road America in 2016

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Verizon IndyCar Series to Race at Historic Road America in 2016 INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2015) - INDYCAR announced today that Road America, the historic permanent road course in Elkhart Lake, Wis., will make its return to the Verizon IndyCar Series schedule in 2016. The event is set for June 24-26 on the 14-turn, 4.048-mile circuit that hosted 25 Indy car races from 1982-2007. Road America, established in 1955, has featured some of the greatest names in Indy car racing. Legendary drivers Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi each won three times at Road America. Jacques Villeneuve and Paul Tracy…

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Schatz Scores 22nd Win at Monroe Shocks & Struts Prelude to the Ironman

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Schatz Scores 22nd Win at Monroe Shocks & Struts Prelude to the Ironman Battles Joey Saldana and holds off Shane Stewart to score his first win at the track since 2006 PEVELY, Mo. - Aug. 7, 2015 - Donny Schatz became the seventh different winner in the last seven World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series features at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Friday night after he battled past Joey Saldana and held off Shane Stewart to score his 22nd win of the season. The win is Schatz's second at the track and first since 2006. "(My team) got…

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Sunoco North/South 100 Preliminary Night Results

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Sunoco North/South 100 Preliminary Night Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UNION, KY (August 7, 2015) - The 33rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil kicked off on Friday Night at Florence Speedway. A total of 62 entries participated in 12 heat races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. There were two rounds of heat races, with 6 heats in each round. In round one heat race winners were: Dustin Linville, Jason Jameson, Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Randy Weaver, and first-time Florence visitor Chris Ferguson. In round two heat race winners were: Tim McCreadie, Jimmy Owens,…

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Mintz gets 1st win of year at Attica FAST finale

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By Brian Liskai   Attica, Ohio – It’s often said in dirt track racing it takes a lot of things falling your way to end up in victory lane. Such was the case for Gibsonburg’s Craig Mintz on Friday at AtticaRaceway Park on Edward Jones of Clyde/Mike Neill Financial Advisor Night.   The two time track champion benefitted from a good pill draw to start on the pole of the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprint feature, and then the caution flags fell at opportune times as he led all 30 laps for his first win of the season at Attica.…

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AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: August 7, 2015 – Superior, Wisconsin – AMSOIL Speedway

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AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: August 7, 2015 - Superior, Wisconsin - AMSOIL Speedway QUALIFYING: 1. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-14.943; 2. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips/Curb-Agajanian-14.947; 3. Jon Stanbrough, 81, Stanbrough-14.987; 4. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-15.038; 5. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-15.098; 6. Chad Boespflug, 66, Amati-15.105; 7. Justin Grant, 5, Baldwin-15.149; 8. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-15.215; 9. Tracy Hines, 4, THR-15.267; 10. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-15.317; 11. Chris Windom, 21x, Pollock-15.350; 12. Aaron Farney, 15F, Farney-15.435; 13. Todd Lehr, 16, Lehr-15.546; 14. Steve Irwin, 0x, Flying Zero-15.565; 15. Jarett Andretti, 18, Andretti Autosport Short Track-15.631; 16. Joe…

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Kid’s Box Car Racing Returns to SSP on Saturday Night, Aug. 8

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Kid’s Box Car Racing Returns to SSP on Saturday Night, Aug. 8 Next Wednesday Test & Tune on August 19   Newberrytown, PA (August 6, 2015) – Up next at the SSP Big Track will be the Kid’s Box Car Racing on Saturday Night, August 8.  Also racing will be the BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks; Road Warriors, Mini Vans and the IMCA PA Sprint Series.  Prizes will be available for all entrants in the Kid’s Box Car Races.  All children ages 10 and under are encouraged to decorate their boxes and compete in the races.  A box…

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Johnson dominates, but Sheppard rises to Hall of Fame 100 victory

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Johnson dominates, but Sheppard rises to Hall of Fame 100 victory WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – Aug. 6, 2015 – The doctor was in the house for much of the night at Weedsport Speedway Thursday night, but in the end, the Hall of Fame 100 came down to a battle between teammates. “The Doctor” Danny Johnson dominated the 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series event, but series points leader Matt Sheppard took the lead in the second half of the race and held off Heinke Baldwin Racing teammate Jimmy Phelps to pick up the win. Starting on the pole, Johnson jumped out to an…

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$500 to win Sr. Champ Kart Shootout presented by JPM – August 15 at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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$500 to win Sr. Champ Kart Shootout presented by JPM - August 15 at Mahoning Valley Speedway   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-6-15) Ask any fan of Mahoning Valley Speedway and they will tell you how exciting it is to watch stock cars wheel around the lighting fast paved ¼-mile oval. However, a new element of speed will be added on the night of August 15 when the Sr. Champ Karts will join the line-up. The Sr. Champ Karts will vie for a $500 first place prize with a full payout going to the entire starting field. The race is being presented…

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FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY PAYS $10,000 TO WIN

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GRANDVIEW REMEMBERS TRACK FOUNDER WITH FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL PRESENTED BY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS SATURDAY, $10,000 GOES TO THE WINNER OF THE MODIFIED CLASSIC BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 6, 2015 . . . Saturday, August 8, offers one of the classic events of the season at Grandview Speedway, one of the most prestigious of area tracks, with the running of the Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. The 50-lap race paying at least $10,000 to win will feature the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds and with that amount of money being offered it is quite possible that there will be some…

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The North Rides Again

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Danny Bohn dominated the NASCAR Whelen Modifed Southern Tour race at Bowman Gray Stadium August 1st. Racers Guide spoke to him before he won the race two years in a row. "The car was real good. We kind of just practiced on what we were going to run in the race. I think some of the guys put mock qualifying runs put up the stagger a little bit", said Bohn. "The was running real good. Getting through the corners real good. She got good forward bite off. It’s pretty much the same…

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Huge Night: David Van Horn Jr. Takes $5,215 ‘Diamond State 50’ Triumph At Delaware International Speedway, Blasts Into Short Track Super Series South Region Point Lead; Brad Trice (Crate 602 Sportsman) & Billy Cropper (Super Truck) Also Score Before Large Wednesday Crowd

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Huge Night: David Van Horn Jr. Takes $5,215 ‘Diamond State 50’ Triumph At Delaware International Speedway, Blasts Into Short Track Super Series South Region Point Lead; Brad Trice (Crate 602 Sportsman) & Billy Cropper (Super Truck) Also Score Before Large Wednesday Crowd Release Prepared By Cody Manmiller DELMAR, DE - In an absolutely crucial race in the South Region point standings, David Van Horn Jr. dominated the ‘Diamond State 50’ for a massive $5,000-plus payday, and a new lead in the standings. Harmony, N.J.’s Van Horn, after drawing the fourth-starting position, eventually took the lead on lap 29, and cruised…

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Week

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Week Mechanicsburg, PA. August 5, 2015 Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series roars back into action on August 8 with a show featuring the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks. Last Saturday Scott Dellinger from Lewisberry won his second Super Sportsman feature of the season. Despite an hour delay due to a last-lap crash that damaged the front stretch safety fence, Dellinger won with ease. The speedway track maintenance crew did an outstanding job repairing the fencing allowing the show…

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 5, 2015 – Ventura, California – Ventura Raceway

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 5, 2015 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ashley Hazelton (#5 Hazelton), 2. Troy Hazelton (#15 Hazelton), 3, Shawn Buckley (#7 Buckley), 4. Shayna Silvia (#44 Love), 5. Robert Dalby (#4D Holmes), 6. Dezel West (#21 West), 7. Jesse Love IV (#38L Love), 8. Jared Pickens (#37 Pankratz), 9. Tom Paterson (#9 Paterson). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tristin Thomas (#9T 'Thomas), 2. Gary Howard (#7k Kruseman), 3. Daniel Anderson (#88 Shankerman), 4. Cody Jessop (#00 Jessop), 5. Joel Rayborne (#98 Blondel), 6. Jerry Jones (#22B Brousseau),…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: NATHAN ACKLAND STATE FARM INSURANCE PRESENTS “CORR/PAK VS. ESS” THIS FRIDAY!

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: NATHAN ACKLAND STATE FARM INSURANCE PRESENTS "CORR/PAK VS. ESS" THIS FRIDAY! by Tommy Goudge (August 5, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, August 7 when Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance presents "Corr/Pak vs. ESS" Night. Ohsweken's Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car division drivers will defend home turf against the Empire Super Sprints tour, while the Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, & Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions will also be part of the show Friday features the third and final…

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From the North to the South, No Race is too Far for Ryan Preece

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Point Pleasant, NJ Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT made the 12 hour trip to compete at the historic Bowman Gray Stadium’s Southern Modified tour race after competing Friday night at Stafford. Preece tells us his strategy for the 199 lap modified feature. "I think the big thing is qualifying up front. If you can qualify at the bullring, and have a car that can stay pretty consistent it’s pretty much up to the driver to keep it up there", said Preece. "This is the mad house anything can happen." Preece left a…

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Youth Prevails On Legends Night As 16-Year-Old Ryan Krachun Wins His Second Modified Feature of the Year

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  Youth Prevails On Legends Night As 16-Year-Old Ryan Krachun Wins His Second Modified Feature of the Year New Egypt, NJ-- On a night where the legends of dirt track racing were being honored at an intermission autograph session, it was 16 years young Ryan Krachun who stole the show by winning the 358 Modified feature, his second victory on the season. Krachun held off a hard charging Billy Pauch, Jr. at the line to score the victory. Mike Butler and Krachun led the field to the green flag with Butler quickly jumping to the top spot. The first caution of…

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Points Battles Rage On at Bowman Gray

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Points Battles Rage On at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) There was a lot to watch during this weekend’s racing action at Bowman Gray Stadium. The Myers brothers clashed with Danny Bohn. Jason Myers grabbed his fifth win, while Bohn won twice over the weekend. But while these storylines were catching everyone’s attention, Tim Brown of Tobaccoville was silently padding his points lead in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. Brown finished third and fifth, slightly better than the second and eighth place finishes from Burt Myers of Walnut Cove. The night’s performance added two precious…

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Jimmy Owens Leads Crown Jewel Cup Standings

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Jimmy Owens Leads Crown Jewel Cup Standings WAYCROSS, GA (August 5, 2015) - The chase for the ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com continues this weekend at Florence Speedway in Union, KY. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN holds a slim 5-point lead over Scott Bloomquist in the Crown Jewel Cup standings, heading into this weekend's 33rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil. Jonathan Davenport, Jared Landers, and Brandon Sheppard round out the top five in Crown Jewel Cup standings. The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel…

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REDEMPTION NIGHT FOR HULBERT AT GRUNDY IN ANNUAL ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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REDEMPTION NIGHT FOR HULBERT AT GRUNDY IN ANNUAL ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP By: Michael J Guglielmucci Morris, IL—For the second time in the 2015 D’Arcy GMC Short Track Auto Racing Series season, Channahon, Illinois native Billy Hulbert found himself parked on the front stretch at the Grundy County Speedway at the conclusion of the 30 lap midget feature. But last Saturday, Hulbert was able to keep the win, which he rightfully earned. Back on July 4th, Hulbert crossed the finish line first but had failed post race tech, eventually declaring Mario Clouser the winner. Hulbert overtook point leader Brad Greenup on…

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Saturday night is another full slate of stock car racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Saturday night is another full slate of stock car racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-4-15) This coming Saturday night, August 8, it will be another full night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway. On the agenda will be all six tracks classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks plus the Micro Stocks. All will compete in heat and feature events. Also, the night will start out with the rain-postponed Pro 4 feature from July 18. Kids Big Wheel races will take place at intermission. Early paid practice…

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North/South 100 Next Event in TV Race Challenge

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North/South 100 Next Event in TV Race Challenge [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WAYCROSS, GA (August 4, 2015) - The Bad Boy Mowers TV Race Challenge - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs continues this weekend with the 33rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil. This blockbuster event, held at Florence Speedway in Union, KY, will see the nation's top dirt late model drivers battle it out for the $50,000 top prize. The renowned Lucas Oil Productions Studios will be on hand to tape all the action with multiple camera angles, driver interviews, on-board cameras, and various technical segments. The event…

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At A Glance: It Takes an Ironman to win at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] At A Glance: It Takes an Ironman to win at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the Prelude to the Ironman and the Ironman 55 this weekend CONCORD, N.C. - Aug. 4, 2015 - As the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series heads into the final week of the 'Month of Money' all eyes turn to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri for the Monroe Shocks and Struts Prelude to the Ironman on Friday and the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker…

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Photo Galleries Updated

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Photos from Bowman Gray Stadium, New Egypt Speedway, Action Track USA,  and Grandview Speedway are all uploaded at http://racersguide.com/photos/

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AMSOIL SPEEDWAY, CEDAR LAKE & ANGELL PARK UP NEXT AS USAC SPRINTS HEAD TO WISCONSIN

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  AMSOIL SPEEDWAY, CEDAR LAKE & ANGELL PARK UP NEXT AS USAC SPRINTS HEAD TO WISCONSIN The Badger State of Wisconsin welcomes the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint cars this week for a trio of events expected to be pivotal in the battle for the 2015 championship. It begins Friday night at AMSOIL Speedway in Superior and continues Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond before visiting Angell Park in Sun Prairie on Sunday night. Robert Ballou remains atop the standings with a 40-point margin over Chase Stockon, but Dave Darland is just 82 back of the leader in third…

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Anticipation: Delaware International Speedway ‘Diamond State 50’ Will Wait One More Day; Predicted Rain Pushes Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Event to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

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Anticipation: Delaware International Speedway ‘Diamond State 50’ Will Wait One More Day; Predicted Rain Pushes Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Event to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 DELMAR, DE – The 10-year wait for the return of the ‘Diamond State 50’ has been extended by one more day. Due to a forecast of 60 percent chance of rain and severe thunderstorms for Tuesday afternoon/evening, Delaware International Speedway promoter Charlie Cathell and Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek organizer Brett Deyo have collectively postponed the ‘Diamond State 50’ from its original Tuesday date to Wednesday, August 5. The Wednesday forecast…

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Williamson shines at Merrittville for 1st Super DIRTcar Series win

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Williamson shines at Merrittville for 1st Super DIRTcar Series win Local driver earns $6,000 with Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial 100 victory THOROLD, ON – August 3, 2015 – Local favorite Mat Williamson of St. Catharines, Ontario weaved through heavy lapped traffic in pursuit of Matt Sheppard, took the lead from him on lap 56 and went on to his first-ever Super DIRTcar Series win Monday at Merrittville Speedway. Williamson, driving the S&W Service Center No. 6, held off runner-up Brett Hearn on a restart with 22 laps to go and drove off to victory. Sheppard withstood a determined challenge…

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Bohn Continues Streak; Wins 199 at Bowman Gray

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Bohn Continues Streak; Wins 199 at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Danny Bohn may have taken some time away to focus on his career, but he still remembers how to get around Bowman Gray Stadium – and how to find his way to Winner’s Circle. After grabbing the checkered on Friday night at the Stadium, Bohn returned on Saturday to try his hand in the Strutmasters.com 199 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. Bohn had taken the checkered in last year’s 199-lapper at Bowman Gray and was eager to repeat his success. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT…

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Woodhull Raceway ‘Hustlin the High Banks 51’ Gets Richer; Maple City Dodge Signs On To Boost Short Track Super Series Event On Tuesday, August 11; Heat-Race Money Posted

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WOODHULL, NY – The richest-ever event at Woodhull Raceway continues to get more lucrative! Maple City Dodge of Hornell, N.Y., has “sweetened the pot” for the ‘Hustlin' the High Banks 51’ at the high-banked, paperclip-shaped facility on Tuesday, August 11 (rain date: August 12). The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek invades for the first time ever, with the big-block/small-block Modifieds featured in a 51-lap, $5,100-to-win event. A total purse structure of more than $26,000 guarantees $1,000 for the 10th-place finisher and $400 just to take the green flag. Each of the 10-lap STSS Modified…

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Hilton Cincinnati Airport Official Host Hotel of North/South 100

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Hilton Cincinnati Airport Official Host Hotel of North/South 100   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WAYCROSS, GA (August 3, 2015) - The Hilton Cincinnati Airport is proud to be the 2015 host hotel of Florence Speedway and the 33rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil. The Hilton Cincinnati Airport, is conveniently located at the Turfway Road exit off of I-75/71 near multiple restaurants, shopping venues, casinos, and is only a short drive to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Still need reservations? Weekend reservations are available with discounted rates; call (859) 371-4400 and ask for the Florence Speedway special rate.…

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Dale Blaney Claims 2nd Annual “Sprint Monster” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

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Dale Blaney Claims 2nd Annual “Sprint Monster” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Fifth Consecutive UNOH All Star Victory for “The Low Rider” Contact: Tyler Altmeyer All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com 724-954-4915   Imperial, PA (August 2, 2015) –  Dale Blaney earned a fifth consecutive UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory on Sunday evening, August 2, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania. “The Low Rider” conquered “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” during the 2nd annual “Sprint Monster” on Sunday night and collected $5,000 for his efforts. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1…

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Up Next: The 25th Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank

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Up Next: The 25th Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2, 2015) The kick off to the Southern Iowa Sprint Week is this Thursday night with the opening of the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Coming out of the “Road to Knoxville” at the I-80 Speedway, several teams with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network took part in this past Saturday’s weekly lineup at the Knoxville Raceway. If Saturday’s A-Feature is any indication of things to come, bring oxygen.…

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Youth Prevails On Legends Night As 16-Year-Old Ryan Krachun Wins His Second Modified Feature of the Year

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Youth Prevails On Legends Night As 16-Year-Old Ryan Krachun Wins His Second Modified Feature of the Year New Egypt, NJ--         On a night where the legends of dirt track racing were being honored at an intermission autograph session, it was 16 years young Ryan Krachun who stole the show by winning the 358 Modified feature, his second victory on the season.  Krachun held off a hard charging Billy Pauch, Jr. at the line to score the victory.             Mike Butler and Krachun led the field to the green flag with Butler quickly jumping to the top spot. The first caution…

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Hometown Hero Rahal Wins Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

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Hometown Hero Rahal Wins Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 2, 2015) - Graham Rahal's surge in the second half of the Verizon IndyCar Series season continued with an emphatic victory in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Rahal, who started 13th in the 90-lap race in the No. 15 Steak 'n Shake Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, corralled his second victory of the season and third of his Indy car career. Click HERE to view and download the Official Box Score from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. The New Albany, Ohio, native closed to within…

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