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Jason Meyers, Cody Darrah Fill-In at Calistoga Speedway

CALISTOGA, Calif. - April 10, 2015 - As the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series rolls into Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway for the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown this weekend, two former series regulars, Jason Meyers and Cody Darrah, will join the field, filling in for injured drivers Jason Johnson and Daryn Pittman. Meyers, a two-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion and only series champion from California, will fill in for Johnson through the series' final four races in the Golden State. "This is certainly not the circumstance I would have liked to be able to get back in the…

Kanaan Leads Opening Day of Practice at NOLA Motorsports Park

AVONDALE, La. (Friday, April 10, 2015) - Tony Kanaan, who will make his 296th career Indy car start this weekend, posted the quickest lap in the first practice session for the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana. It was a good first day for Kanaan as he shoots for the Verizon P1 Award in qualificationsSaturday, then goes for the win in the 75-lap race Sunday (2:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN) at NOLA Motorsports Park. Kanaan, driving the No. 10 NTT Data Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, recorded a lap of 1 minute, 18.8753 seconds (125.058 mph) on the 2.74-mile, 13-turn road course…

Icebreaker, to begin 75th Season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Icebreaker, to begin 75th Season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (Thompson, CT) - The 41st Annual Icebreaker on April 11th and 12th will mark the beginning of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park’s 75th season. Originally opened in 1940, the track has remained under the ownership of the Hoenig family throughout its operation. To commemorate this significant anniversary, this year’s Icebreaker will feature some special activities and events for fans throughout the weekend. The event will be headlined by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT), which is celebrating its 30th season this year. Defending NWMT champion, Doug Coby and the No. 2…

CANANDAIGUA FORCED TO POSTPONE “JAN CORCORAN MEMORIAL” DUE TO WET GROUNDS

CANANDAIGUA FORCED TO POSTPONE “JAN CORCORAN MEMORIAL” DUE TO WET GROUNDS Canandaigua,NY – We have had to make a decision today that is very hard for us. Due to the current conditions of the pits and fan parking areas at the track we are postponing next weekends 5th Annual “Jan Corcoran Memorial” and the GRIT Series “Cabin Fever 64” April 17th and 18th at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Promoter Jeremie Corcoran has been monitoring conditions and had this to say; “I have been at the track working on facilities to get ready for this big weekend coming up and I can’t…

PENN CAN POSTPONES FRIDAY’S PRACTICE TO TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14TH; SECOND PRACTICE SLATED FOR APRIL 17TH

PENN CAN POSTPONES FRIDAY’S PRACTICE TO TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14TH; SECOND PRACTICE SLATED FOR APRIL 17TH SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Penn Can Speedway has postponed this Friday’s practice due to the wet conditions. Practice has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m., with a second practice scheduled for Friday, April 17th. The 2015 “Can Opener” will take place on Friday, April 24th. The week long rain proved to be too much and has not allowed the track crew to get the facility prepped on time for the practice. “We had hoped to be able to get on the track this…

LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015

LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Flag Driving Experience, where first time drivers or seasoned professionals get to drive real racecars on a real race track at Wall Stadium Speedway, is the official sponsor of the 2015 Legend Cars series says speedway office administrator Diane Krause. The Green Flag Driving Experience offers enthusiasts the opportunity to drive a Legend Car, TQ Midget or a Modified stock car on the famous third-mile high-banked paved oval. “The Green Flag Driving Experience has been offered here at Wall Stadium for many…

LOUDPEDAL.TV CREATES NEW VIDEO SITE DEDICATED TO USAC RACING

LOUDPEDAL.TV CREATES NEW VIDEO SITE DEDICATED TO USAC RACING The United States Auto Club and Loudpedal Productions have teamed up with the creation of a new on-demand website dedicated to the coverage of USAC events from coast-to-coast. Loudpedal.TV, which launches this month, will feature a plethora of content showcasing every thrilling lap, interviews with the stars, the crashes, and a peek behind the scenes at weekly USAC races from all across the nation on the site's "National" and "West Coast" channels as well as historical content from USAC's vast video archives on its "Classic" channel. For the price of $9.99…

Defending champion Hull leads MOWA to Jacksonville opener

Defending champion Hull leads MOWA to Jacksonville opener JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – When the 2015 season begins on Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway, Jerrod Hull will feel right at home as he begins his quest for a 4th consecutive Neal Tire MOWA Sprint Car Series presented by Casey's General Stores Championship. He’s been winning races at Jacksonville long before the series formed in 2011, so his car set ups and experience already helped fill his racing notebook. As MOWA heads into its fifth season, Hull is the only driver to win the MOWA series title, and maybe he becomes Mr. Five…

Test & Tune this Saturday, Opening Night next Friday The Infield Scoreboard is back and better than ever! FlyBy Fueled by Turners and other rules updates for 2015

Test & Tune this Saturday, Opening Night next Friday The Infield Scoreboard is back and better than ever! FlyBy Fueled by Turners and other rules updates for 2015 Sarver, PA (April 9, 2015) After a long and often brutal winter, Lernerville Speedway is ready to put the action back into the track! And after two car shows last month, the cars and stars of Fab Four Racing Fueled by Turner�s Premium Iced Teas will resume on-track activities this Saturday, April 11 with our annual Test & Tune Practice Session and Tech Day from 12:00-4:00PM. In addition to rotating hot lap…

Accord Speedway Has Rained Out For Tonight

Super Late Models at Desoto April 11

Desoto Speedway is the place to be this Saturday night April 11 when  Some of the best Super late model drivers in the state will do battle for 100 laps. Also Pro Figure 8 racing, sportsman, pure stock, mini stock and bombers. front gates open at 4:30 with racing at 7:00 and adults tickets are 20.00  for this special event night of racing. visit our website for all other information at desotospeedway.net This will also be a Veterans memorial race, all vets with proper ID get in for $10.00 come early and bring your friends it will be a great night…

Excitement building for Mahoning Valley Speedway Opening Night

Excitement building for Mahoning Valley Speedway Opening Night (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 4-9-15) This coming Saturday night, April 11 starting at 6:00 pm, the green flag drops to officially begin to the 2015 season at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway and keeping in tune with previous Opening Night shows, promoter Floyd Santee will present a high paying Modified feature as the winner will pocket $5000 for going the 125 lap distance. It will be race number one in the six race Central States Modified Gamblers Series events. Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks will also be in action…

FRIDAY’S KOKOMO MIDGET RAINED OUT; SATURDAY “ON”

FRIDAY'S KOKOMO MIDGET RAINED OUT; SATURDAY "ON" Extremely wet grounds and flooding have forced a cancellation of Friday's opening night of the 2015 Kokomo Midget Grand Prix Honda USAC National Midget event at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. Favorable forecasts are prevalent for Saturday's scheduled race at the quarter-mile dirt oval and that event remains on the calendar. The Kokomo Midget Grand Prix serves as the opening event on USAC's 2015 Honda National Midget calendar, which encompasses 14 different tracks in a half-dozen states. The series will also appear at Kokomo as part of the "Indiana Midget Week" in mid-June.

INDYCAR Mandates Structural Upgrades to Manufacturers’ Bodywork Components

INDYCAR Mandates Structural Upgrades to Manufacturers' Bodywork Components INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, April 9, 2015) - INDYCAR announced it has mandated structural upgrades to strengthen designated Honda and Chevrolet bodywork components in advance of this weekend's inaugural race at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, La. The modifications include the addition of components that will improve the overall strength of the bodywork for both manufacturer entries. The components have been redesigned by each manufacturer and approved by INDYCAR for implementation for the balance of this season. "We applaud both Honda and Chevrolet for their efforts to implement these changes," said Derrick Walker, INDYCAR…

DCRP Season Opener on Saturday

DCRP Season Opener on Saturday Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 8, 2015) – It all begins on Saturday night. The chase for the 2015 Dodge City Raceway Park track championships kicks off with this Saturday’s season opening card atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas. The inaugural event for the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars headlines a full night of action that also includes the first round of championship chase action for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks. Saturday’s action goes green at 7:30 p.m. A stout field of cars is…

Canale Insurance Returns as Primary Sponsor of Oswego Speedway’s 2-Seat Supermodified

Canale Insurance Returns as Primary Sponsor of Oswego Speedway’s 2-Seat Supermodified OSWEGO, NY (April 8, 2015) – Long-time Oswego Speedway partner Canale Insurance is set to once again return as the primary sponsor of the Canale Insurance 2-Seat Supermodified this season at the ‘Steel Palace.’ With offices in Oswego and Fulton, Canale Insurance specializes in providing personalized insurance coverage that meets the needs of their individual clients. Whether they need homeowner's, auto, Recreational Vehicle or business insurance, Canale Insurance Agency has a plan for everyone. Custom and upgrade insurance plans are also available. Canale Insurance represents numerous insurance companies and…

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MAKES SLIGHT RULE CHANGES TO MODIFIED AND OPEN SPORTSMAN DIVISION

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MAKES SLIGHT RULE CHANGES TO MODIFIED AND OPEN SPORTSMAN DIVISION VERNON, NY- With the start of the 2015 season rapidly closing in, Utica-Rome Speedway officials have made slight rule modifications to the Stampede Steakhouse Modified and Open Sportsman divisions which will be effective immediately. For 2015, in the Stampede Steakhouse Modifieds all small block powered Modifieds must weigh 2,450 pounds while Big Block Modifieds must weigh 2,500 lbs. All measurements are post-race and the track scales are official. In the Open Sportsman, the open motors will now be allowed to use four barreled carburetors in weekly competition. The…

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY CANCELS PRACTICE SESSION, PREPARES FOR APRIL 19 OPENER

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY CANCELS PRACTICE SESSION, PREPARES FOR APRIL 19 OPENER VERNON, NY- With the wet weather that moved into the region today and the forecast calling for more rain the next couple of days, officials decided to cancel the practice session that was scheduled for this Saturday April 11.  After some consideration, it was decided to not reschedule it to another day. “The recent warm weather has worked wonders with the grounds,” stated new track owner Bill Shea.  “But with our season opener just over a week away, we decided to take full advantage of the good forecast to start…

Virginia Motor Speedway and Aaron’s Launch the “Best Seat in the House” Promotion This Saturday April 11th

Virginia Motor Speedway and Aaron’s Launch the “Best Seat in the House” Promotion This Saturday April 11th Jamaica, VA – The excitement level for this Saturday’s Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Is already at an all-time high; but things are about to get more exciting as Aaron’s Inc. and Virginia Motor Speedway announce “The Best Seat in the House” promotion. Is your favorite seat the “Best seat in the House”? It just may be come Saturday! During the nights events where you sit could win you one of several prizes and make your seat “The Best Seat in the House”.…

This Weekend’s Event at Jackson Motor Speedway Cancelled

This Weekend's Event at Jackson Motor Speedway Cancelled Waycross, GA (April 9, 2015) - This weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event at Jackson Motor Speedway in Jackson, MS, scheduled for April 11th, has been cancelled. The region has been battered with torrential rains over the last few weeks and the grounds at Jackson Motor Speedway are too saturated for this coming weekend's events.  With more thunderstorms in the forecast, there is not enough time to allow the water table to fall for the grounds and racetrack to dry out. "We really hate to lose the event at…

ANDREW BELMONT TO RACE AT BRIDGEPORT WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM MYX FUSIONS

ANDREW BELMONT TO RACE AT BRIDGEPORT WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM MYX FUSIONS LANGHORNE, PA APRIL 9, 2015 . . . The Belmont family is taking over Bridgeport, NJ Speedway. That may be an exaggeration but Andrew Belmont, son of former ARCA and NASCAR racer Andy Belmont, will be racing the MYX Fusions Moscato sponsored dirt Modified stock car in weekly competition at the South Jersey racing facility. The 23-year-old has raced quarter midgets (a lot of wins), Legacy cars, Legend cars (a win to his credit at Concord, NC), and IMCA style Modifieds and had one start in ARCA competition.                …

Attica Group Qualifying and Scales Procedures Detailed

ATTICA, Ohio – When racing resumes at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, April 10 on Bazell Race Fuels Night the UMP late models and 305 sprints will use the group qualifying format (listed at www.atticaracewaypark.com) which is listed above the line-up boards at the pit tower. Attica’s weekly weight rule and scales procedures will be as follows: -The top 3 finishers in the A-main in the 410 sprints, UMP late models and 305 sprints must go to the scales. The weight rule requirements and information is on the track’s website in the rules section under each division and will be…

Racing Roars Back to Fremont Speedway Saturday

FREMONT, Ohio – The roar of racing engines returns to Fremont Speedway as “The Track That Action Built” kicks off it’s 65th season of racing Saturday, April 11 on Tank’s Meats of Elmore Night.   To encourage the next generation of race fans to come out and see and feel the fun and excitement of dirt track racing, Fremont Speedway will allow any college student with a valid student ID to get in for only $10. Also, Fremont Speedway will continue its “Fan Zone” promotion where one fan’s ticket will be drawn from random and that person’s ticket will be…

Donny Schatz Scores His Fourth Win of the Season at Placerville Speedway

PLACERVILLE, Calif. - April 8, 2015 - Donny Schatz battled past Kyle Hirst and forward from a fifth place starting position at Brad Sweet's Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto PartsWednesday night to score his fourth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Schatz's win came as the series returned to the track for the first time since 1992. "The locals are tough here on their own turf, especially at places we've never been," Schatz said of Hirst and his fellow California natives. "We came out, started fifth and bided our time. My Bad…

Action Track USA Ups Ante For Wingless 600 Sprints…More Cash & Contingencies This Season

Kutztown, PA -  There's been a whirlwind of activity and great news for the Wingless 600cc Sprint teams who compete at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds.   With the new season set to begin in a month - on May 13 - the positive momentum generated by the Wingless 600's continues to snowball. The winter months have been filled with news of additional money to be won in 2015, a growing list of marketing partners to support the division, and added contingency prizes for those who steer the non-wing, fire breathing beasts that have thrilled the…

35-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TOPS THE ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY

35-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TOPS THE ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 8, 2015 . . . When there is extra money up for grabs the racers will be on top of their game to make sure they have an opportunity to take home the big bucks at Grandview Speedway. This Saturday, April 11th, the NASCAR 358 Modifieds will be battling for in excess of $3,000 to win the 35-lap main event. Actual racing starts at 7 p.m. Duane Howard, coming off an impressive opening night victory, will be looking to pad his wallet with a…

BIG SHOW AT BRIDGEPORT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH The United Racing Club Returns to the Bridgeport Speedway

BIG SHOW AT BRIDGEPORT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH The United Racing Club Returns to the Bridgeport Speedway There is sure to be something for every racing fan on Sunday, April 12th when the Bridgeport Speedway presents five divisions of racing on Sunday day afternoon with a 4pm start time. The Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Crate Sportsman and Stewart Stainless Outlaw Stocks will be joined by the sprint cars of the United Racing Club who will return to the Bridgeport Speedway after several seasons of absence. The D.A. Auto Body & Repair Rookie class will also make their first appearance…

Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track

Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track By: Pete MacDonald Last Friday during lunch I decided to take a ride past where East Windsor Speedway once was. I haven't been there since the race track was on the property, and was wondered what it was like now that its fully developed. Now I really wish I didn't; it’s now a full blown development. You can’t imagine that a race track where Pauch, Horton, Hoffman, Brightbill, Hendrickson, Johnson, Reutimann and Dmuchowski once battled their outlaw machines around a half mile of black "gumbo" clay. As soon as we made…

Recent Rain Forces Officials to Adjust Opening Week Schedule of Events

SPRING VALLEY, MN - April 8, 2015:  Preparations for the opening week were recently put on hold due to the rain that fell on the Deer Creek Speedway. Officials were forced to adjust the opening week schedule of events after meeting early this morning and after reviewing the current conditions of the facility along with the pending forecast. Updated schedule below. Saturday, April 11: Open Practice All classes welcome. Pit Gate Opens:  4:00 Practice Starts: 5:00 Practice Ends: 9:00 Pit passes:  $20 for adults - $15 for ages 2-12 Saturday, April 18: Season Opener/Points Race Racing scheduled to start at…

SCHEDULING CONFLICT FORCES CANCELLATION OF HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR, SATURDAY’S OPEN PRACTICE STILL ON AS SCHEDULED

SCHEDULING CONFLICT FORCES CANCELLATION OF HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR, SATURDAY'S OPEN PRACTICE STILL ON AS SCHEDULED VERNON, NY- With the rescheduling of Brett Deyo’s Hard Clay Open at the Orange County Fair Speedway, the HigFab Chassis Seminar that was planned for this Saturday, April 11, has been cancelled. Jerry Higbie and Vinny Salerno were set to host the informational session but both are committed to compete in the early season special and are regretfully unable to participate in the seminar. Anyone who purchased tickets for the seminar can call Kim Shea at (315)794-7805. The Test and Tune session that was scheduled…

205 Career Wins, But None At Accord Speedway; Stewart Friesen Looks To Break Into Ulster County Bullring Win Column At ‘Gobbler’ Special Next Tuesday, April 14; Star-Studded Field At The Ready For Postponed Event With Huge Payout On The Line

205 Career Wins, But None At Accord Speedway; Stewart Friesen Looks To Break Into Ulster County Bullring Win Column At ‘Gobbler’ Special Next Tuesday, April 14; Star-Studded Field At The Ready For Postponed Event With Huge Payout On The Line ACCORD, NY – Northeast dirt Modified superstar Stewart Friesen has posted 205 victories during his astronomical career. But there is one track noticeably absent from the Spraker, N.Y., driver’s win list: Accord Speedway. Friesen hopes to change that next Tuesday (April 14) when the Ulster County quarter-mile hosts the ‘Gobbler’ special postponed by weather and wet conditions last November. Friesen…

CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24

CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Sicklerville, NJ (April 8, 2015) – A powerful two-car team is planning to be at the opening event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway on Friday, April 24. Lou Cicconi has confirmed that he has been medically cleared to race and is planning to participate in the first of five Friday night contests on the inner dirt oval. In addition, Cicconi will be providing a second car with Jimmy Horton behind the wheel. Cicconi,…

$33,957 Cash Plus Certificates & Product Up For Grabs At Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ This Saturday, April 11; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Opener To Kick Off 2015 New York State Modified Season!

$33,957 Cash, Plus Certificates & Product, Up For Grabs At Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ ThisSaturday, April 11; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Opener To Kick Off 2015 New York State Modified Season! MIDDLETOWN, NY - The New York state dirt Modified season will open Saturday (April 11) in spectacular fashion at Orange County Fair Speedway. Halmar International, United Pump & Tank and East Coast Speed/ECS Auto Inc. present the second annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the legendary five-eighths-mile track. The BD Motorsports Media LLC promotion kicks off the 2015 Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled…

At A Glance: Kasey Kahne Racing Looks to Repeat Calistoga Magic

At A Glance: Kasey Kahne Racing Looks to Repeat Calistoga Magic The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown on April 11 and 12; takes on Placerville tonight CONCORD, N.C. - April 7, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the King of the West Series return to Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway this weekend for the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown with one team looking to repeat its magic from 2014. Last year, Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb took home wins on both nights at the semi-banked, half-mile oval. Brad Sweet held…

WEATHER FORECAST POSTPONES KOTW OPENERS ONE WEEK

WEATHER FORECAST POSTPONES KOTW OPENERS ONE WEEK Weather forecasts for extremely wet conditions in the Southeastern United States this weekend have forced United States Auto Club officials and race organizers at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. and Mobile International Raceway in Irvington, Ala. to postpone the 2015 King of the Wing/Auto Value Sprint car openers until next week, April 17-18. The Friday night, April 17 race will be at Pensacola, while Saturday's April 18 race is at the Alabama oval in Irvington. "Obviously we are disappointed that the weather has conspired against us," says USAC Racing Director Davey Hamilton.…

Jeff Goodale Sets His 2015 Plans!

By Matthew Wiernasz Jeff Goodale will kick off his season next weekend in racing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at the Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. He is also planning to run for the Tour Type Modified championship at Riverhead, and the World Series at Thompson. He feels confident that he and team can be a contender for the championship at the quarter mile oval.   Goodale ran in the Sunoco modified division during the World Series last Oct. at Thompson.   “You know we did a lot better than I thought.  Crew chief gave me a ton of…

Wells Hopes Volunteer State Doubleheader Produces More World of Outlaws Late Model Series Success

Wells Hopes Volunteer State Doubleheader Produces More World of Outlaws Late Model Series Success   Kentucky Driver Prepares For Return To WoO LMS Action At Duck River Raceway ParkOn Friday & Tazewell Speedway On Saturday CONCORD, N.C. - April 7, 2015 - Eric Wells has good reason to be excited for this weekend's World of Outlaws Late Model Series doubleheader at Duck River Raceway Park and Tazewell Speedway. Besides finally returning to WoO LMS action after Mother Nature forced the national tour into a nearly two-month break following February's season-opening stretch of racing in Georgia and Florida, Wells is eager…

NSL History in the Making Saturday at 34 Raceway

NSL History in the Making Saturday at 34 Raceway! Windom, MN (April 7, 2015) – The National Sprint League blasts off this Saturday night, April 11 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.  The banked 3/8-mile bullring awaits the best sprint car drivers in the Midwest, the country, and indeed the history of the sport! No less than three drivers enshrined in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame will be in attendance.  Twenty-time World of Outlaws champion, Steve Kinser heads that list.  He will be joined by a driver who has won virtually every major sprint car race in…

Eric Goodale Set To Tackle Whelen Modified Tour

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will have their season opener next weekend at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the Icebreaker.  Eric Goodale will be returning to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour this season. Goodale is off to a good start in 2015. He got a win down at New Smyrna Speedway during Speedweeks in February.  The team got a new Troyer TA2 Chassis and got good notes for the car during Speedweeks. " It was a pretty successful Speedweeks for Goodie Motorsports. Would of liked to win the Richie(Richie Evans Memorial) race but just wasn't in our cards this year."…

358-360 Sprint Car Event To Pay $3,000-To-Win As Part Of Spring Fling

358-360 Sprint Car Event To Pay $3,000-To-Win As Part Of Spring Fling SELINSGROVE, PA- April 6, 2015- Selinsgrove Speedway will present the 358-360 Sprint Car Spring Fling Challenge at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11, sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint (ESS) series and sponsored by Mach 1 Chassis of Mechanicsburg. Time trials, heat races, and a B-main will be the qualifying format to set the field for the 30-lap A-main. The winner will earn $3,000 out of the $13,000-plus purse. The race will be an open tire and open legal sprint car wing event with a weight rule…

Early Season Bonuses Awarded for the 2015 American Racer Cup; “The Weekly Home Track Series”

Clarks Summit, PA Bridgeport Speedway in Sweedsboro, New Jersey kicked off the 2015 American Racer Cup season with the annual “60 Over” Race of Champions modified tour event. With perfect weather on Easter afternoon Ryan Godown held off Rick Laubach to claim the victory. This event starts the 2015 American Racer Cup program for both modified and sportsman teams. Early entrants into the lucrative modified program had their names entered into a drawing for American Race Tires and the sportsman drawing was held for American Race Tire certificates. Ryan Godown drew the winning names for both the modifieds and sportsman…

Ryan Godown Starts His NES Title Defense with Opening Night Victory

New Egypt, NJ (April 4, 2015) – Defending champion Ryan Godown of Ringoes, NJ started his title defense off on the right foot Saturday by winning the 30 lap opening night Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Godown worked his way up from his 7th starting position to take the lead from early leader Johnny Guarino 1 lap before the halfway mark and was never headed. For Godown it was his 34th career win at New Egypt. Guarino and Brad Trice brought the field to the first green flag of the season, with Guarino taking command in his return. Guarino paced the…

Ryan Godown on Slingin’ Dirt Radio Show

This Tuesday on Slingin' Dirt with David & Ashley Stremme, "The Ringoes Rocket" Ryan Godown talks about his wins this past weekend at New Egypt Speedway and Bridgeport Speedway. Also, on the show are 2014 UMP Dirtcar National Champion Bobby Pierce and Dave Seay from Virginia Motor Speedway talking about their upcoming King of the Commonwealth event. You can listen live at MRN.com or on the MRN app on Tuesdays at 11 AM or catch the replay at 6PM or listen on-demand at your convenience. Join the conversation on Twitter @SlinginDirt http://www.mrn.com/Media-Center/MRN-Show-Archives/Slingin-Dirt.aspx

Green Monster Insulation is Four Cylinder Stock Sponsor at Wall Stadium for 2015

  WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Monster Insulation, serving building owners all over New Jersey with spray foam, fiberglass and blown-in insulation for over a decade, is the official sponsor of Wall Stadium Speedway's 4 Cylinder Stocks racing series starting with the April 25 season opener and continuing through the entire 2015 campaign. Green Monster Insulation owner and 2012 4 Cylinder Stock champion Brien Crosby and speedway office administrator Diane Krause made the announcement recently.   "Brien has always been a big supporter of the speedway and his racing record, with 12 wins and a title, speaks for itself," Krause…

Barone Starts Off His 2015 Season with a Solid Seventh Place Finish

Sicklerville, NJ (April 7, 2015) – With a strong field of Big Block Modifieds in attendance at Bridgeport Speedway’s 60 Over Special on EasterSunday, Mike Barone started his 2015 season in solid fashion by completing the feature race in seventh place. When qualifying action got underway, Barone was fast from the start. In the first heat race, he recorded the best lap time while finishing second to Duane Howard. The runner-up finish was astounding considering two issues occurred during the contest. “My power steering breather malfunctioned and spat fluid into my cockpit and on my brake pedal. At one point,…

Opening Night Agenda Set at Mahoning Valley

(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 4-6-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway’s 2015 Opening Night is fast approaching and there is a high amount of excitement leading into the April 11lid-lifter, especially after the recently held Test and Tune days that saw a preview of what’s to come as well as so many of the Mahoning faithful having to withstand a long harsh winter. Everyone is ready for racing. All indications are that the pit area will be filled solid and to better ease the day track officials have announced the tentative schedule of events and fees. Pits gates open at 11:00 am. There will be…

This Weekend’s Kokomo Midget “Grand Prix” Kicks Off 2015 USAC Nationals Midget Season

Rico Abreu captivated race fans and participants alike with his 2014 Honda USAC National Midget championship. He swept last year's "Kokomo Midget Grand Prix" at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. This year's series openers at the Kokomo oval unfoldthis Friday and Saturday. The 18-slate National campaign kicks off with what promises to be a spectacular two-night program of races at one of America's premier short-track dirt ovals. Bryan Clauson also scored a 2014 Midget win at Kokomo and this year's competition is again expected to start an extremely competitive title chase. Kokomo's rich USAC Midget history spans 76 races dating back…

Sprints Eye Bloomington Haubstadt April 17-18; Jarrett Gets #1 at Lawrenceburg

Upcoming AMSOIL USAC National Sprint races are next on the calendar the weekend of April 17 and 18. Chase Stockon continues as the point leader entering the April 17 race at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway and the April 18 "Spring Showdown" at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Logan Jarrett of Kokomo, Ind. became the first brand-new series winner in 17 months by winning Saturday night's 30-lap race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. The win came in only his 19th career start and it marked his first "top-five" finish! Jarrett, piloting the J & J Trucking/Doak Trucking DRC/Claxton, led all 30 laps…

Sprint Eye Bloomington, Haubstadt April 17-18; Jarrett gets #1 Lawrenceburg

Upcoming AMSOIL USAC National Sprint races are next on the calendar the weekend of April 17 and 18.   Chase Stockon continues as the point leader entering the April 17 race at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway and the April 18 "Spring Showdown" at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind.   Logan Jarrett of Kokomo, Ind. became the first brand-new series winner in 17 months by winningSaturday night's 30-lap race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. The win came in only his 19th career start and it marked his first "top-five" finish!   Jarrett, piloting the J & J Trucking/Doak Trucking DRC/Claxton, led all…

Pavements Sprints Open at Pensacola & Mobile

The opening races in the 2015 King of the Wing and Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Sprint Car Series unfold this weekend in the southeast and both races also count toward this year's regional Southern Sprint championship.   Races are scheduled Friday at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. and Saturday at Mobile International Speedway in Irvington, Ala.   JoJo Helberg and Jason Blonde earned championships in 2014; Helberg took the King of the Wing title and Blonde the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper championship.   Friday's race will be the first on pavement for USAC Sprint cars in the…