Tag Archive: Racing News

Stafford Speedway’s Gambler’s Challenge Continues to Grow

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the green flag just around the corner for Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k feature event this Friday night July 10, the anticipation and excitement continues to grow.  This year’s edition has the added twist of the Dunleavy Gambler’s Challenge.  The Gambler’s Challenge requires SK Modified® drivers to put up $100 with the total driver amount being matched by Doug Dunleavy from Dunleavy’s Truck & Trailer Repair. The match grew last Friday night when three race fans from Rayner Real Estate came into the Speedway Office and offered to join Doug Dunleavy in matching…

INDYCAR NEWS AND NOTES – July 8, 2015

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Verizon IndyCar Series Headlines: 1. Compact Milwaukee Schedule Tests Everyone 2. Dixon Set for Milestone Start 3. Wilson Returns to Andretti Team for Final Five Races 4. Short Ovals Key to Rahal's Title Goal 1. Compact Milwaukee schedule tests everyone: Verizon IndyCar Series drivers will practice, qualify and race on the same day in the ABC Supply Co. Inc. Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest presented by the Metro Milwaukee Honda Dealers. "It means you have to get it right quickly," said defending race winner and reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power of the non-stop action July 11-12…

CASE IH/O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT PRESENTS FRANKIE TURKEY MEMORIAL NIGHT THIS FRIDAY! [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (July 8, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues thisFriday, July 10 when Case IH/O'Neil's Farm Equipment presents Frankie Turkey Memorial Night. The event features the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers, and the track's annual "Sponsor Night". The Thunder Stock portion of the event also serves as the first of two Duel on the Dirt series home track events scheduled at Ohsweken this…

What Super DIRT Week Means To Me

What Super DIRT Week Means To Me By: Pete MacDonald What Super DIRT Week Means To Me It's hard to believe while I sit here and type this that this year will be our last Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds. I can't believe it. Everyone can complain about the racing (which has been ALOT better in the last few years) as much as they want it is still a race track that opens its gates and puts on one of the biggest Dirt races in the world. The best talent in all of racing in general…

DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Rained Out at Florence Speedway

DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Rained Out at Florence Speedway Two series return to action on Thursday at Macon Speedway UNION, Ky. - July 8, 2015 - The soggy summer continues as Wednesday night's DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events at Florence Speedway have fallen to rain. That leaves three nights of racing left for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour -- Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, Farmer City (Ill.) Speedway on Friday and Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, on Saturday. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals will also race…

TV Race Challenge Heats Up This Weekend!

TV Race Challenge Heats Up This Weekend! WAYCROSS, GA (July 8, 2015) - The Bad Boy Mowers TV Race Challenge - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs heats up this weekend with three televised events. The action will kick off on Friday, July 10th at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL before shifting to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th. The renowned Lucas Oil Productions Studios will be on hand to tape all the action, from all three events, for air on multiple television networks at a later date, in 2015. The driver that accumulates the most…

Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Weekend

Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Weekend   Mechanicsburg, PA. July 7, 2015   This Saturday Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series returns to action.  After suffering three consecutive races lost to rain, the race teams will be anticipating competing on the famed clay half-mile oval.   Racing action will feature the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks.  Practice session commences at 6:30 PM with qualifying action beginning at 7 PM. Adult admission is $6 with children 12 and under free.   The Aquafun Pools Street…

At A Glance: An Outlaws First at Cedar Lake Speedway

At A Glance: An Outlaws First at Cedar Lake Speedway The series takes on the Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown July 11 and 12 CONCORD, N.C. - July 7, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the inaugural two-day Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown for the first time this weekend, July 11 and 12. The expanded weekend destination event adds to an Outlaws, Cedar Lake connection that goes back more than 30 years. The track is one of the longest running on the series schedule and this will be the first time the series…

Big Show VII at Albany-Saratoga postponed by rain

Big Show VII at Albany-Saratoga postponed by rain Super DIRTcar Series event reset to August 12 MALTA, N.Y. – July 7, 2015 – The Super DIRTcar Series Big Show VII scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway has been postponed with rain forecast. Big Show VII promoter/driver Brett Hearn’s $10,000-to-win event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12. “With the drizzle that’s been falling at the track all morning and the pending thunderstorms coming this afternoon we felt it was best for everyone to postpone,” Hearn said. “We talked with (DIRTCAR NE Director) Mike Perotte and agreed upon the…

Vermilion County Speedway’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out

Vermilion County Speedway's DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out Both series return to action Wednesday at Kentucky’s Florence Speedway DANVILLE, Ill. - July 7, 2015 - Rain in central Illinois has knocked out tonight's DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals events at Vermilion County Speedway. The two series are back in action on Wednesday night at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship is down to its final four nights - Florence, Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, Farmer City (Ill.) Speedway on Friday and Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio,…

D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night

D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night By: Kale Fisher (MORRIS, IL – July 7, 2015)—The D’Arcy GMC Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) gave fans extra racing on July 4th.  All five divisions competed at Grundy County Speedway on Saturday.  STARS put on a full show for their scheduled July 4th race and then provided fans with four extra features.  The National Midgets, the Classic Modified’s (Dwarf), the Central States Region (CSR) Minicups, and the Legacy Midwest Racing Series all ran an extra feature to make up for the feature that was halted by rain on…

Show-Me 100 Set for Sunday, July 12th

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 7, 2015) - The final night of the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was postponed due to rain on May, 23rd. With only one B-Main complete, the Saturday portion of the program will continue, as originally scheduled, on Sunday, July 12th. The event will be ran in conjunction with the 9th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals on Saturday, July 11th, making for a blockbuster weekend of racing. The racing action on Sunday, July 12th will begin with the conclusion of B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and USRA…

Delaware International Speedway ‘Diamond State 50’ Next Up For Short Track Super Series South Region; Huge 50-Lap Event Boasts $25,000-Plus Payout; Rick Laubach & Ryan Watt Tied For Point Lead

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] DELMAR, DE – A tie for the series point lead, one of the richest Modified events in Delaware International Speedway history and the return of a storied event after a decade-long absence. Yes, there is plenty of buzz for the 2015 ‘Diamond State 50’ spectacular. On Tuesday, August 4 (rain date: Aug. 5), the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek big-block/small-block Modifieds journey south to Charlie Cathell’s half-mile oval for the ‘Diamond State 50’ for the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel. STSS Modifieds race 50 laps for a minimum of…

Mars Set To Take On World of Outlaws Late Model Series Regulars During Five-Race Wild West Tour

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Veteran Wisconsin Driver Joins National Tour For Events At Hibbing, River Cities, Gillette, Black Hills & Deer Creek Jimmy Mars doesn't get the opportunity to race with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series nearly as much as he would like, but he makes up for that when the national tour visits his home region each summer for its Wild West Tour. Mars, the 43-year-old veteran racer from Menomonie, Wis., will once again join the WoO LMS for its annual western trek, beginning with Thursday's Wild West Tour opener at Hibbing (Minn.) Raceway. The five-race stretch then heads…

Lucas Oil Late Models Return to the Midwest!

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 6, 2015) - The premier national touring series for dirt late models will return to the Midwest this weekend for a triple shot of racing action. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will visit Tri-City Speedway on Friday, July 10th before heading to Lucas Oil Speedwayon Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th. Tri-City Speedway, in Granite City, Illinois, will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the second time in 2015. The "Battle at the Beach 50" includes a complete show of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.…

Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] July 11 Late Model George Ramos Jr., Pineapple 50 $1200-to-win + all regular track classes + Pro 4 5/30 make-up July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-6-15) After a very successful debut of broadcasting the night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway on June 6, Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 Sports will be returning…

USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] SILVER CROWN EYES "RICH VOGLER CLASSIC" JULY 23; COCKRUM GRABS "SUMAR CLASSIC" VICTORY     USAC's 2015 Silver Crown Championship Series reaches mid-point with the July 23 "Rich Vogler Classic" at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind. Entering the race, defending series champion Kody Swanson enjoys a 38-point lead over A.J. Fike in the new standings following last Thursday night's race at Terre Haute, Ind.READ MORE USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT 3 VENUES; COONS WINS "BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR"     The 28th Annual "Indiana Sprint Week" debuts this week with three…

Red, White, and Blewett As Jimmy Takes the Victory at New Egypt Speedway

  [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] New Egypt, NJ--         It has been two weeks since there was any racing action at New Egypt Speedway thanks to Mother Nature, but Saturday night’s Military Heroes event celebrating the 4th of July holiday more than made up for the break creating on track fireworks that mirrored the off track display. Jimmy Blewett of Howell, NJ, who was involved in a spectacular one car flip the last time the 358 Modifieds raced, bounced back in dominating fashion claiming the victory over a still winless Billy Pauch.   Bryan Kuhl and Chuck Steuer led the 24 car field to…

‘Get Crazy’ At I-88 Speedway: Annual ‘Crazy 8s Special’ Set For Wednesday, July 22; Short Track Super Series Modified Event Offers Massive $8,888-Plus Winner’s Share For 48 Laps Of Racing; $29,000 Purse Posted!

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] AFTON, NY – The richest race of 2015 in New York State’s Southern Tier region takes place on Wednesday, July 22 at I-88 Speedway. The third edition of the ‘Crazy 8s Special’ is set for the pristine Afton Fairgrounds three-tenths-mile track, offering a massive $8,888-plus (*with “Gambler’s Fee” posted) to the victor of the 48-lap big-block/small-block Modified special. The event serves as round No. 5 of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. A Thursday, July 23 rain date has been posted. Following the most recent STSS North Region event held at…

Cody Darrah Earns UNOH All Star Victory at Millstream Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Findlay, Ohio (July 5th, 2015) -  For the first time since June 20th, 2010, the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio crowned a UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner. Cody Darrah, a former World of Outlaws ‘Rookie of the Year’ who now travels full-time with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, earned the Millstream Speedway victory on Sunday evening, July 5th. For Darrah, it was his second UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of 2015 and the third of his career. It was his first ever visit to the Findlay half-mile. “This…

ABREU USES LAST CORNER PASS ON THORSON FOR “PEPSI NATIONALS” CROWN

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.......It took a final corner slidejob for Rico Abreu to win the "Pepsi Nationals" on Sunday night at the Angell Park Speedway as the reigning Honda National Midget champion added another big midget win to his list, as he edged out teammate Tanner Thorson by just .093 seconds for the tenth win in his National Midget career.   Thorson got the jump from outside the front row and led throughout. Behind him, ProSource "Fast Qualifier" Bryan Clauson quickly moved into second, but he slowed on lap five with a right-rear wheel packed with mud. He visited…

Marcuccilli benefits from Friesen’s trouble to win Sportsman Classic

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Weedsport, N.Y. – July 5, 2015 – For much of the event, Sunday’s Sportsman Classic at Weedsport Speedway appeared as if it would end much like last year’s inaugural race. After jumping out to the lead at the one-third mark of the 75-lap feature, James Michael Friesen looked headed to a repeat his victory last year with another win on the way at the two-thirds mark. But, the leader slapped the wall in turn 3 on lap 50 and allowed Dave Marcuccilli to close in from a near-straightaway advantage. Marcuccilli grabbed the top spot on lap 53 as…

Hanford Picks Up $1000 for IMCA Modified Win at 34 Raceway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] BURLINGTON, IA (7-4-15) – Weather finally cooperated for racers and fans at 34 Raceway, West Burlington, IA Saturdaynight July 4. With 109 cars competing it was a great night of racing action on this day of celebration.   Picking up wins Saturday were Bruce Hanford, Davenport (IMCA Modifieds), Harold Pohren, New London (305 sprints), Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant (IMCA Stock Cars), Austen Becerra, Carthage, Il., (IMCA Sport Mods), Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Il., (4 Cylinders) and Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis (IMRA Midgets).   Coming up this week at 34 Raceway is  W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking Night with…

Greth Is Lanco’s Star Spangled Havoc ARDC Winner; Spence Surprise 600cc Victor; Rutherford Claims 270cc Clash

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Photo Courtesy of Michael Fry Newmanstown, PA -  They said it couldn't be done.   "It's just too small for the Midgets," they said.   "It won't be a good race, and it could turn into a crash fest," they said.   Boy, were "they" wrong.   On the Fourth of July, the cars and stars of the American Racing Drivers Club made their first ever appearance at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, competing in the Hyper Racing Star Spangled Havoc 30-lap main event. Racing in front of a full house of enthusiastic spectators, the ARDC Midgets produced…

Harrison Charges to Hometown Win at Highland for Sixth DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HIGHLAND, Ill. - July 4, 2015 - Mike Harrison was dialed in on the bottom Saturday night at Highland Speedway as he slid inside of leader Brian Shaw on the third lap, held on through two restarts and powered to his sixth victory of the 2015 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals tour. Harrison, of Highland, Ill., made no mistakes during the 25-lap main event, hitting his marks in every corner as he showed why he's the three-time and defending series champion who appears to be on his way to a fourth crown in five years after taking…

Change Of Luck: Byron Worthing Drives Dan Morden’s No. 14K Hig Fab Chassis To $1,776 Modified Victory Saturday At Thunder Mountain; Larry Hillis (Sportsman), Adam Hilton (Crate), Coty Bishop (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph On Independence Day

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CENTER LISLE, NY – A change of car and luck resulted in victory for Byron Worthing. Saddled by early season engine and handling issues, second-generation driver Worthing made the switch to Dan Morden’s No. 14K Hig Fab mount for weekly racing at Thunder Mountain Speedway. On Saturday night - in his first feature aboard the car - Worthing drove to a $1,776 payday in the 30-lap Greene’s ACE Home Center of Whitney Point ‘Red, White and Blue’ special. For Worthing, the win was the second of his Modified career. “I can’t thank Dan and Harriette Morden enough,” Worthing…

Lee Jacobs and Ryan Smith Earn Mercer UNOH All Star Victories

Independence Day Weekend Concludes on Sunday, July 5th at Millstream Speedway [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Mercer, PA (July 4th, 2015) - The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions invaded western Pennsylvania for two days during the Independence Day weekend; kicking off a their three-race holiday swing with two nights of competition at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It was the second time in 2015 that the traveling stars made an appearance at the Mercer oval; once again bringing a top-notch roster of young and veteran talent to challenge the western Pennsylvania regulars. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions crowned…

Atomic Speedway Adds Second World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event, Setting Up Aug. 21-22 Doubleheader

Ohio Oval to Host Back-to-Back WoO LMS Races as Part of Tripleheader Weekend with Pennsylvania's Eriez Speedway [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - July 5, 2015 - August's World of Outlaws Late Model Series visit to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, has been expanded to two events, setting up an Aug. 21-22 WoO LMS doubleheader at the 3/8-mile track. The additional Atomic event, which replaces a recently canceled race at Stateline Speedway in Busti, N.Y., gives the national tour a three-race weekend with Eriez Speedway in Hammett, Pa., set to host the series on Sun., Aug. 23. The weekend opener at…

ONLY TWO MORE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFELY EVENTS REMAIN BEFORE THE $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP ON BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S QUARTER MILE

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Sicklerville, NJ (July 5, 2015) – Drivers are down to two more Modified 811 Dig Safely events before the $10,000 to win Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile. The fourth contest in the five race series takes place on Friday, July 10 on the inner oval at the Southern New Jersey complex. Several new competitors are expected to be on hand as they ready their cars for the 40-lap Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship race on Saturday, September 26. The current point leader, Jimmy Horton, will…

COONS REPEATS INDEPENDENCE DAY LINCOLN PARK WIN IN “BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR”

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jerry Coons, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona and his crew in victory lane afterSaturday night's USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature victory at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind.  It was Coons' second consecutive Independence Day victory at the track.   Putnamville, Indiana.......Jerry Coons, Jr. returned to right where he spent Independence Day last year, parked in victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway, this time as the winner of the finale of the inaugural "Bill Gardner Sprintacular." The former series champion's 17th career victory came in wire-to-wire fashion as he was flawless in the Edison Motorsports - Crume Evans…

Donny Schatz Outduels the Competition for Boot Hill Showdown Win

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jason Johnson scores a podium finish just his third race back from an injury DODGE CITY, Kan. - July 4, 2015 - After coming just short of a win the night before, Donny Schatz dominated night two of the Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday night and scored his 19th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. "It feels good to get back to victory lane," Schatz said. "This race track was completely different tonight. I didn't know what was going to happen. It got so fast on the bottom last…

Super DIRTcar Series wheels into Albany-Saratoga

Brett Hearn’s “Big Show VII” - $10,000-to-win, $500-to-start [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] MALTA, N.Y. – July 4, 2015 – A deep, strong field of Big-Block Modified invaders and talented locals will square off at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Tuesday, July 7 in driver/promoter Brett Hearn’s “Big Show VII”, one of the premier events of the 2015 Super DIRTcar Series. Primary sponsors Recovery Sports Grill, Ferris Mowers, Cedar Peaks Enterprises, and VP Racing Fuels have been joined by Halmar International, which is providing a car for NASCAR personality Kenny Wallace, a dirt track racing enthusiast, to drive in Big Show VII. “We had talked with…

Young Hot Shoes Ready to Take Field for 2nd Annual Sportsman Classic

Weedsport, NY - July 4, 2015On Sunday, July 5th, Weedsport Speedway will open its gates for the second annual Sportsman Classic presented by Industrial Tire of CNY. James Michael Friesen took the checkers in the inaugural running of the event last year in one of the most talked about Sportsman events of 2014. With the help of supporters such as Dennis Beaudette of Industrial Tire of CNY, the region's leading commercial and industrial tire specialist, Sportsman teams will be rewarded well during Sunday's event. Along with the massive purse for the 75 lap feature event, teams will have the chance…

Jack Dover Snags ASCS Warrior Win at Callaway Raceway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] FULTON, Mo. (July 3, 2015) The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region kicked off the 2015 Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Tour at the Callaway Raceway on Friday night with Jack Dover picking up $1,776 and for his ninth career Warrior Region victory. Taking over the top spot on Lap 9 from Josh Fisher, the No. 53 fought tooth and nail with seventh staring, Derek Hagar. On top of the ninth round, Hagar stole the spotlight the following three circuits, but was unable to hold off Dover as the Home Pride No. 53 took over for the final…

Bill Pauch Jr wins the Georgie Stevenson Memorial, Holland, Mammana and Hitzler earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] The  Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature event, which was sponsored by B & H Landscaping,  honored both the memory and contributions of George Stevenson, who dedicate much of his time raising funds for sick and dying children in memory of his own son, Georgie, who had passed away.  There were 33 cars vying for one of the 26 starting spots for the race that was paying $4000 to win and $300 to take the green.  Colt Harris would be the early race leader, but by lap 3 it was Meme DeSantis showing the way.  The caution would come…

Jason Sides Dodges to Boot Hill Showdown Win

Scores his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory since 2012 [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] DODGE CITY, Kan. - July 3, 2015 - After fighting forward in Friday night's Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park, Jason Sides dodged his way through traffic and battled Donny Schatz to score his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory since 2012. "It's been a long time," said an emotional Sides in victory lane. "It's been a long last couple of years. It's just one of those things that we just keep plugging away. We're out here having a good time about…

Jason Solwold Wins Night One of the Fred Brownfield Classic

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] ELMA, Wash. (July 3, 2015) For the third time in four nights of racing in the Pacific Northwest, Burlington, Washington’s Jason Solwold stood in Victory Lane with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network; topping the opening night of the Fred Brownfield Classic presented by Little Creek Casino at the Grays Harbor Raceway. Holding off the charge of Johnny Herrera through slower traffic in the closing laps, Solwold crossed 0.602 seconds ahead of the MVT No. 45x. “Our car was pretty good, but usually we’re a little bit better towards the end…

Brubaker holds off Reed for 1st 410 Attica win

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] ATTICA, Ohio – Gibsonburg, Ohio’s Stuart Brubaker held off a charging Byron Reed to score his first ever 410 sprint win at Attica Raceway Park Friday on Baumann Auto Group/Burns Electric Night. It was an emotional win in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints for Brubaker as the man who gave him the ride – Sonny Burmeister – passed away this past winter. “This is amazing. I have THE best bunch of guys to work with. This one here is for Sonny. We lost Sonny this past winter. When he hired me he was in the nursing home…he…

Pennink, Fearn, Henry, Bren, Trott, & DiMatteo Score July 3 Independence Day Celebration / SK Light Xtra Mart Xtra D Feature Wins at Stafford

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the SK Light Xtra Mart Xtra D program on Friday, July 3rd.  Xtra Mart Convenience Stores put up a $500 bonus that was split evenly among the top-5 finishers in the extra distance SK Light feature event.  Rowan Pennink scored his fifth win of the season in the SK Modified® feature in what turned out to be a thrilling finish, Tom Fearn also scored win #5 of the season in the Late Model feature, Payton Henry was a first time winner in 2015 by taking…

Harrison Conquers La Salle Speedway for Fourth DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory of the Season

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LA SALLE, Ill. - July 2, 2015 - Mike Harrison earned his fourth DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals victory of the season on Thursday night at La Salle Speedway. Harrison, who is attempting to win his fourth series championship, started on the outside of the front row and worked the high groove with near perfection as the battle behind him was intense. While Harrison was in charge out front, the top five shook out with Steven Brooks, Jacob Poel, Ray Bollinger and Kenny Wallace. "I just got my little baby motor in here," said Harrison, who is…

Simpson Surges to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Win at La Salle Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LA SALLE, Ill. - July 2, 2015 - Chris Simpson charged from fourth to victory on Thursday night at La Salle Speedway to earn the second DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of his career. Simpson, of Oxford, Iowa, stalked Jason Feger for the first half of the race and eventually surged to the lead in traffic on lap 29 then powered the remaining 11 laps to the $5,000 checkered flag. "We've had a rough start to the year so it feels good," said Simpson, who is only a week removed from a fire in his car during a heat…

SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS & WALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS FRIDAY NIGHT!

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (July 2, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, July 3 when Strickland's GMC presents "Corr/Pak vs. SOS" Night. The event features the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars versus the Southern Ontario Sprints tour, plus Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks and Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers, and also includes the rescheduled Ohsweken Speedway Wall of Fame induction ceremonies. Todd Hoddick took over the lead of the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car championship standings following a runner-up finish in Tuesday night's Triple Crown…

Rolling Wheels Raceway Results 7/1/15

Fin Str Car Driver Laps Status Money 1 4 4* Tim McCreadie 50 Running $5,000 2 1 49 Billy Dunn 50 Running $3,000 3 6 91L Rick Laubach 50 Running $2,000 4 9 16 Mike Bowman 50 Running $1,500 5 17 O2 Roy Bresnahan 50 Running $1,200 6 12 55 Anthony Perrego 50 Running $1,000 7 7 19F Tim Fuller 50 Running $800 8 11 71 David Van Horn 50 Running $700 9 10 O7 Tim Kerr 50 Running $600 10 2 77 Dan Weisner 50 Running $500 11 15 5* Tyler Siri 47 Running $450 12 19 88 Dave…

THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY THREE FOR ALL

THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY THREE FOR ALL      On Wednesday, July 15th, the Bridgeport Speedway will present the "Three for All" - a first time event for the Logan Township speedway that will see three divisions of racing in the same program sponsored by the Delaware Auto Exchange.   The Super Late Models will make their return to the Bridgeport Speedway - their first appearance since November of 2011.  The 358 Spec Head Small Block Modifieds will join the Super Late Models.  Last summer's mid-week show drew a strong field of 358 Modifieds and many of the competitors have asked for another opportunity…

Bob Miller Memorial at 201 Speedway Postponed to Sunday

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] SITKA, KY (July 2, 2015) - Thursday's inaugural Bob Miller Memorial at 201 Speedway has been postponed. With the forecast for rain throughout the day and into the evening, Speedway and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials reached an agreement to postpone the event to Sunday, July 5th. On Sunday, festivities will get underway with pit and general admission gates opening at 12:00pm [NOON]. A mandatory drivers meeting will take place at 6:00pm, followed by Hot Laps at 6:30pm, then a complete show for the series. The LOLMDS will now trek north to Zanesville, OH for the…

Matt Galko Looking for First SK Modified® Win at Stafford

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---For Meriden native Matt Galko, his open wheel modified experience at Stafford Motor Speedway has been a tale of two divergent paths.  Galko burst onto the modified scene by winning the SK Light championship as a rookie in 2010 and he followed that up with another championship in 2011.  Galko moved up to the SK Modified® division in 2012 and in the three plus seasons since then, he is still in search of his first SK Modified® victory.  Although the 2015 season is only approaching its midway point, Galko has enjoyed his best season and what…

Stafford’s NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Gamblers Challenge Grows

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---The 2nd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Motor Speedway takes center stage next Friday, July 10th featuring the biggest race of the season for the SK Modified® division.  Over $30,000 in total posted awards is up for grabs and the drama for the race continues to build.  The SK Modified® feature events have consistently recorded non-stop competition this season, with side by side and wheel to wheel action. This year’s edition has the added twist of the Dunleavy Gambler’s Challenge.  The Gambler’s Challenge will be determined by the NAPA SK 5k Fan Vote…

Ross Robinson Enjoys Learning Experience During World of Outlaws Late Model Series Northern Trek

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Delaware Driver Makes All Five A-Mains Between WoO LMS Great Northern Tour & Lernerville Speedway's Firecracker 100 Weekend The final two weeks of June were quite busy for Georgetown, Del., driver Ross Robinson. The 25-year-old racer competed at four new tracks while traveling more than 1,500 miles to New York, across the Canadian border into Ontario and back south to Pennsylvania. Robinson followed the World of Outlaws Late Model Series for every race on the national tour's northern excursion June 18-27, competing in three events during the WoO LMS Great Northern Tour through New York and Ontario before…

SK Light Feature Winner to Take Home $550 This Friday at Stafford Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Thanks to its Xtra D program, Xtra Mart Convenience Stores will contribute $3,750 in bonus money to Stafford Speedway drivers during the 2015 season.  This Friday night, July 3rd, will be the SK Light Modified division’s turn to take home their piece of the Xtra Mart pie.  The SK Light top-5 finishers will each receive a $100 bonus from Xtra Mart meaning the feature winner will take home $550 in purse and contingency bonuses while the 2nd through 5th place finishers will go home with $240 or more. East Hartford native Joey Ferrigno currently leads the SK Light points…

From 10th, Schatz Charges to Score Win at Lakeside Speedway

Schatz became the first driver to win back-to-back races without participating in the Dash [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] KANSAS CITY, Kan. - July 1, 2015 - If Donny Schatz has a point to prove, it is that it does not matter where he starts, he will always be a threat to win. He certainly did that Wednesday night at the O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the Outlaws at Lakeside Speedway where, after charging forward from 10th, the six-time and reigning series champion battled past Joey Saldana in the closing laps of the feature to score his 18th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series…