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The Fulton Speedway Roars Back To Life With The Exciting Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday And Saturday, April 26-27

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The Fulton Speedway Roars Back To Life With The Exciting Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday And Saturday, April 26-27 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com Billy Decker Looking To Extend His Fulton Speedway Super DIRTcar Series Win Streak FULTON, NY – After a successful Test & Tune this past Saturday, the Fulton Speedway is primed for a big two-day show this Friday and Saturday, April 26-27 with the ‘Highbank Holdup weekend featuring the Modified Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series and Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints. On Friday, April 26, Tim Grevelding Snap-on-Tools…

Short Track Super Series Invades Delaware International Speedway Tuesday, April 30 for Hurlock Auto & Speed ‘Diamond State 50’

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Short Track Super Series Invades Delaware International Speedway Tuesday, April 30 for Hurlock Auto & Speed ‘Diamond State 50’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DELMAR, DE – Destination: Delmar. On Tuesday, April 30, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco invades Delaware International Speedway for the Hurlock Auto & Speed ‘Diamond State 50’ special. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds race 50 laps for a total pay structure of more than $25,000: $5,000-plus to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to take the green flag in addition to contingency awards and bonuses. The ‘Diamond State…

Bedford Speedwat

EAST COAST SPRINTS SLIDE INTO BEDFORD FRIDAY

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EAST COAST SPRINTS SLIDE INTO BEDFORD FRIDAY Story By: Jenna Shotz/USAC EC Photo By: Steve Koletar Bedford, Pennsylvania (April 22, 2019)………The USAC Rapid Tire East Coast Sprint Cars are back in action this Friday night, April 26, at Pennsylvania's Bedford Speedway. Reading, Pennsylvania's Steven Drevicki won the series' lone appearance at Bedford's 5/8-mile dirt oval en route to the championship last year. Drevicki leads the standings coming into Friday's third race of the season, up by a single marker over Eddie Strada. Drevicki won the opener at Lincoln Speedway and finished fourth in last week's race at Delaware International Speedway.…

Jason Johnson Racing Eyes Backyard Victory In The Midwest

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Jason Johnson Racing Eyes Backyard Victory In The Midwest Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com ELDON, Mo. — There wasn’t a big enough word in the dictionary to describe how Jason Johnson Racing team owner Bobbi Johnson felt when David Gravel and the team claimed their first win of the season in March at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, Calif. It was the team’s first World of Outlaws win since her husband and team co-owner Jason Johnson died in a racing accident last year. “There were tears of joy. Tears of sadness. Tears of everything, really, all mixed…

TALENTED TOLEDO SILVER CROWN LINEUP READY TO FIRE SATURDAY

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TALENTED TOLEDO SILVER CROWN LINEUP READY TO FIRE SATURDAY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Rich Forman/USAC Toledo, Ohio (April 22, 2019)………A significant field in what is lined up to be the largest car count for a pavement USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series race in several years, is headed for Ohio's Toledo Speedway this Saturday night, April 27, for the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness "Rollie Beale Classic." Among the 26 pre-entered drivers are a pair of Silver Crown champs, including 2016 titlist Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. and four-time series king Kody Swanson from Kingsburg, Calif., the…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Season Opener pushed back to Friday April 26th due to rain. “Money in the Mountains” now set for Friday night May 3rd.

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Big Diamond Season Opener pushed back to Friday April 26th due to rain. “Money in the Mountains” now set for Friday night May 3rd. Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com Big Diamond Speedway season opener take three! Different Friday, same result. Persistent April rainy weather has once again forced Big Diamond to reschedule their 2019 season opener to this Friday April 26th. Wanting to get a week of racing under their belts with the new track surface, owners/promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley have pushed back the $10,000 to win “Money in the Mountains” race to Friday…

SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN MAKE UP TRIPLEHEADER SHOW AT GRANDVIEW APRIL 27

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SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN MAKE UP TRIPLEHEADER SHOW AT GRANDVIEW APRIL 27 STARTING TIME FOR SATURDAY NIGHT RACING CHANGES ON MAY 4 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 21, 2019 . . . Sprint cars will be in action for the first time this season when the Delaware Auto Exchange Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series, featuring 305 Sprint racers, is part of a big tripleheader show of auto racing at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 27th, that will also include T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman. Racing gets the green flag at 7 p.m. Gates…

STANGLE SCORES A WIN IN THE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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STANGLE SCORES A WIN IN THE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Ted Maliowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 21, 2019) – At New Egypt Speedway’s Plumsted Township Night, Matt Stangle scored a win in the Vahlco Wheels Modified feature. The Crate Modified feature was won by Eric Palmer. Rich Mellor collected the checkered flag in the main event for the Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars. Joe Garey Sr. visited victory lane after winning the 4-Cylinder race while Anthony Tramontana Jr. was the victor…

PAST CHAMPION CRAIG VON DOHREN AND VETERAN BRAD BRIGHTBILL WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY

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PAST CHAMPION CRAIG VON DOHREN AND VETERAN BRAD BRIGHTBILL WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. April 21, 2019 . . . Even though the 57th season just started at Grandview Speedway, Craig Von Dohren and Brad Brightbill struggled in their respective divisions at the onset of the new campaign. Saturday night at the 1/3-mile Berks Co. clay oval, crew chief Josh Bashore had Von Dohren’s car dialed in on the slippery surface as a result of heavy rains. The track crew is to be complimented on getting the track…

THE 69K WINS $6,900 WITH WELDON STERNER MEMORIAL VICTORY; Halligan Earns Second Win of 2019; Chaney’s Patience Earns Him First Win of 2019

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THE 69K WINS $6,900 WITH WELDON STERNER MEMORIAL VICTORY; Halligan Earns Second Win of 2019; Chaney’s Patience Earns Him First Win of 2019 Story By: Emily Winslow/Lincoln Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Abbottstown, PA (April 20, 2019) – Fayetteville driver, Lance Dewease started the night with the second quickest time in time trials. Following the PA Speedweek format, Dewease started fourth in his heat. Heat winners and the quickest car in each heat from time trials each earned a spot in the redraw. Dewease drew the fourth starting spot, lining him up behind Adam Wilt, Dan Shetler and Chase Dietz…

Grandview Speedway

USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS EAST, EASTERN STORM OPENS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH $10,000 TO WIN JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC

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IT ONLY HAPPENS ONE TIME A YEAR. . . . . USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS EAST, EASTERN STORM OPENS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH $10,000 TO WIN JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com For the thirteenth consecutive year, the USAC AMSOIL Non Wing Sprint Car National Championship returns East with stops at the Grandview Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway, Port Royal and Weedsport Speedway’s. The five race swing, in keeping with tradition will open with the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill signature event at the Grandview Speedway.…

All Four DIRTcar Northeast Series tours supported with giveaways by Hoosier Racing Tire

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All Four DIRTcar Northeast Series tours supported with giveaways by Hoosier Racing Tire Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – April 19, 2019 – Long-time DIRTcar partner Hoosier Racing Tire has expanded the benefits of racing at DIRTcar-sanctioned race tracks and events as it plans to give away several tires to drivers who compete in Series races across the Northeast and Canada. Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Northeast Director Dean Reynolds is excited about the enhanced partnership, “We are thrilled to have Hoosier add to their already tremendous involvement with DIRTcar to include all…

Max Blair Tops 50-Car RUSH Late Model Field Thursday at Georgetown Speedway

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Jason Covert Takes First Delaware Super Late Model Win; Max Blair Tops 50-Car RUSH Late Model Field Thursday at Georgetown Speedway Story By: Chris Moore/Georgetown Speedway GEORGETOWN, DE – Jason Covert’s 2019 season has gotten off to a hot start including a win at Port Royal Speedway and a come-from-behind runner-up finish at Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania. Thursday night was no different, as York Haven, Pa.’s Covert won the Sunoco Race Fuels Super Late Model 26-lap main, earning a $3,026 payday in honor of Mark “Coot” Williams Sr. at Georgetown Speedway. “It’s been a humbling week,” an emotional Covert…

Grandview Speedway

ORDER ADVANCE TICKETS NOW FOR 30TH THUNDER SERIES OPENER, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, $10,000 TO WIN USAC NON-WING SPRINTS PLUS MODIFIEDS

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NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES. . . . . .ORDER ADVANCE TICKETS NOW FOR 30TH THUNDER SERIES OPENER, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, $10,000 TO WIN USAC NON-WING SPRINTS PLUS MODIFIEDS Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (April 18, 2019) – The NAPA Auto Parts 30th Anniversary Thunder on the Hill season opener is set for Tuesday night, June 11 at the Grandview Speedway. The series that just doesn’t quit will return to the hill on Tuesday night, June 11 with the Jesse Hockett $10,000 to win USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Series…

WINDOM AND GOACHER FORM FORMIDABLE COMBO AT LAWRENCEBURG

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WINDOM AND GOACHER FORM FORMIDABLE COMBO AT LAWRENCEBURG Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Cameron Neveu & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Lawrenceburg, Indiana (April 18, 2019)………Chris Windom was just shy of 20 months old when Goacher Racing reached its peak finish in USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car competition at Lawrenceburg Speedway. That August day in 1992 showed some familiar names that are still on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car radar to this very day, including cars entered by Dynamics, Inc., Paul Hazen and driver/owner Bill Rose, just to name a few, along with drivers Jeff Walker, Eric Gordon,…

Dirt Late Models

25th Anniversary Season For The Sunoco American Late Model Series Begins April 26-27

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25th Anniversary Season For The Sunoco American Late Model Series Begins April 26-27 I-96 Speedway to open the 2019 campaign followed by Eldora Speedway Story By: Matt Prieur/DIRTcar CONCORD, NC — Apr. 11, 2019 — The Sunoco American Late Model Series will hit a milestone with the 2019 racing season. The Grayville, IL based series will celebrate its 25th anniversary throughout the calendar year beginning on Friday-Saturday, April 26-27. The DIRTcar Late Model cars and stars of the longest running tour in the Great Lakes region of the United States will kick off their season starting at I-96 Speedway (MI)…

America's Rallycross

Indy 500 Racer Sage Karam Attacks ARX2 Rallycross with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing At Mid-Ohio & Gateway

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Indy 500 Racer Sage Karam Attacks ARX2 Rallycross with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing At Mid-Ohio & Gateway Story By: ARX Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 18, 2019) – Dreyer & Reinbold Racing today announced that Indy 500 driver Sage Karam will join the DRR ARX2 Rallycross effort this year when the former Indy Lights champion makes his Americas Rallycross Championship (ARX) debut in four ARX2 Series races with partnership from WIX Filters and IMSI Springs in the No. 24 DRR race car. Karam, 24, began his racing career at age nine in karting and made the rapid rise…

Chris Allen Jr. Rim-Rides To Delaware Score

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Chris Allen Jr. Rim-Rides To Delaware Score Story By: Jenna Shotz/USAC EC DELMAR, Del. – Chris Allen Jr. scored his first USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series victory on Wednesday night at the half-mile Delaware Int’l Speedway. Bill Unglert had the early lead, holding off Allen’s advances until lap seven. Once Allen found a comfortable lane on the top groove, he rocketed past Unglert and secured the lead coming out of turn two. Until a caution on lap 17, Allen held a four-second lead on the rest of field while he worked his way through lapped traffic. There was a…

Wall Stadium Speedway and Pro-Tech 8 Gloves announce partnership for 2019

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Wall Stadium Speedway and Pro-Tech 8 Gloves announce partnership for 2019 Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL, NJ ~ Wall Stadium Speedway management and Pro-Tech 8 announced their partnership today for the upcoming 2019 season. Pro-Tech 8 will become a contingency sponsor for all weekly divisions at the Jersey Shore oval. Pro-Tech 8 will award a $100 bonus for the “Pro-Tech 8 Fans Pick of the Race Award” for all weekly divisions on a rotating basis for the 2019 schedule. Race fans will participate in the selection of the award winner each week and receive…

Dirt Late Models

$20,000 to win King of the Commonwealth Set for This Saturday April 20 at Virginia Motor Speedway

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$20,000 to win King of the Commonwealth Set for This Saturday April 20 at Virginia Motor Speedway Story By: Dave Seay/Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA – In a matter of days some of the region’s top dirt late model talent will converge on Virginia Motor Speedway for one of the year’s biggest events, the $20,000 to win King of the Commonwealth. Saturday April 20th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will host the largest short track event in the State of Virginia. That means some of the best dirt late model drivers on the East Coast will be making the trip…

TRIPLEHEADER RACING ACTION SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY APRIL 20

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TRIPLEHEADER RACING ACTION SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY APRIL 20SPRINTS WILL BE PART OF TRIPLEHEADER ON APRIL 27 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 17, 2019 . . . Three different classes of racing competition will be the attraction on Saturday night, April 20, when Blast from the Past Vintage racers join the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman for an exciting show of racing action starting at 7 p.m. at Grandview Speedway. The Checkered Flag Fan Club, that nation’s oldest auto racing fan organization, will be making their annual visit to…

America's Rallycross

Andretti Rallycross Announces Two-Car Team of Foust, Bigham

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Andretti Rallycross Announces Two-Car Team of Foust, Bigham Story By: Andretti Autosport Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 17, 2019) – Four-time U.S. rallycross championship team and reigning Americas Rallycross (ARX) Champions, Andretti Rallycross has confirmed today its driver lineup for the 2019 ARX season. Tanner Foust, two-time rallycross champion, will be joined by “The Big Ham”, Cabot Bigham, who will make his ARX Supercar debut. Foust will again pilot the No. 34 Rockstar Energy Drink machine and Bigham will compete in the No. 02 machine, both with support from Volkswagen R GmbH in Germany. “We’re really pleased to…

Smith Battles All Stars and Mother Nature

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Smith Battles All Stars and Mother Nature Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photo By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – April 17, 2019 –What was set to be a four-race weekend with the All Star Circuit of Champions turned into a two-race weekend due to mother nature. The No.72 team made the four-hour trek Thursday to kick off the weekend at Virginia Motor Speedway with the All Stars. Smith started the evening with a second-place time in his group, lining him up third in the heat race. “We were way too tight and backed up in the heat,” Smith said. Smith…

Bridgeport Speedway

LAUBACH, KEMERY & WELLER CLAIM VICTORY IN BRB CONTRACTORS SPONSORED EVENT AT BRIDGEPORT

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LAUBACH, KEMERY & WELLER CLAIM VICTORY IN BRB CONTRACTORS SPONSORED EVENT AT BRIDGEPORT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Richard Jester/RacersGuide.com Rick Laubach claimed his 51st Big Block Modified victory in the BRB Contractors sponsored tripleheader at the Bridgeport Speedway while Steve Kemery picked up his second win of the season in the South Jersey Overhead Door 602 Crate/Sportman main event. Josh Weller did everything that he could to defend his title in the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club season opener, picking up the win - his first of the season. It was a welcome relief for Laubach, to…

WEDNESDAY BRINGS EAST COAST SPRINTS TO DELAWARE

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WEDNESDAY BRINGS EAST COAST SPRINTS TO DELAWARE Story By: Jenna Shotz/USAC EC Delmar, Delaware (April 16, 2019)………Reigning USAC Rapid Tire East Coast Sprint Car champion Steven Drevicki, fresh off his victory in last week's opener, leads the series into this Wednesday night's April 17 race at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar. Drevicki was victorious in the series' lone visit to Delaware in 2018, leading all 25 laps to score the win and leads the standings coming into this week's race, the first of two trips to the half-mile dirt oval this year, with the season also concluding at Delaware on…

Plumsted Township Night Coming To New Egypt Speedway This Saturday April 20th

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Plumsted Township Night Coming To New Egypt Speedway This Saturday April 20th Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway is back in action this Saturday night April 20th with Plumsted Township night. All Plumsted Township residents with proof of residency will receive free general admission this Saturday night. This is the first of five completely free nights being hosted by New Egypt Speedway throughout the course of the 2019 season. In action this Saturday will be the Vahlco Wheels Modifieds, Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Crate Modifieds, 4-Cylinders…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Star-studded Field Set For Albany-Saratoga Opener

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Star-studded Field Set For Albany-Saratoga Opener Story By: Tom Boggie/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY – What do the current points leader in the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series, the winningest driver in the history on dirt track modified racing and one of the 2019 inductees into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame have in common? They will all be at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday for opening night of the 2019 racing season, highlighted by the 54-lap “Come ‘N Get It” modified shootout, which will pay $5,400 to win. The driver from the Gander World Truck Series is Stewart…

Ageless Sammy Swindell Continues Adding Chapters to His Sprint Car Career

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Night 1 of the Texas Nationals Ageless Sammy Swindell Continues Adding Chapters to His Sprint Car Career Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO ELDON, MO – There’s no stopping 63-year-old Sammy Swindell. While several race car drivers are retiring in their 40s or 50s, Swindell continues to climb behind the wheel of 900hp Sprint Cars without hesitation. “It’s all I’ve ever done,” Swindell said. The Germantown, Tenn. native is an original outlaw. He ran in the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ inaugural 1978 season, and since then amassed three Series championships, 394 Series wins and has broken several…

Pauch Jr Records First Win of The Season

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Pauch Jr Records First Win of The Season Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Harry Meeks & Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – April 16, 2019 – After a late race upset on opening night, Billy Pauch Jr. and the Holsten Motorsports team made their way back to New Egypt Speedway this past weekend for redemption and came out on top. “Opening night we lost the lead in lap traffic,” he said. “This week we capitalized in lap traffic.” Pauch Jr. opened the evening with a sixth-place finish in his heat race from 11th. After the heat race, the team…

America's Rallycross

SCT Performance Returns to Loenbro Motorsports for 2019 Americas Rallycross Season

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SCT Performance Returns to Loenbro Motorsports for 2019 Americas Rallycross Season Story By: Loenbro Motorsports Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.comCHINA GROVE, NC (April 16, 2019) — Loenbro Motorsports, driver Steve Arpin, and SCT Performance will reignite a partnership that dates back multiple years for the team’s 2019 race efforts. SCT branding will appear on Arpin’s #00 Ford Fiesta ST throughout the 2019 Americas Rallycross season, as well as in other racing and media efforts to be announced at a later date. “The performance enhancements we can achieve with SCT are phenomenal,” said Arpin. “There are so many ways we use our…

USAC SPRINTS SPRING BACK TO ACTION SATURDAY AT THE BURG

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USAC SPRINTS SPRING BACK TO ACTION SATURDAY AT THE BURG Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Neil Cavanaugh/USAC Lawrenceburg, Indiana (April 15, 2019)………Springtime at Lawrenceburg Speedway has been an annual tradition for the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars over the years. This Saturday, April 20, marks "take two" following Mother Nature's interruption of racing a few weeks back at the 3/8-mile high bank dirt oval. Eighteen such Springtime events have been held over the past three-and-a-half decades, since 1984. Four expected entrants for Saturday's upcoming race have enjoyed an early-season USAC Sprint Car win in recent times…

PAUCH JR. WINS THE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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PAUCH JR. WINS THE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski, Harry Meeks & Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 14, 2019) – Billy Pauch Jr. won the Vahlco Wheels Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. The Delaware Auto Exchange Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series main event was claimed by Bryant Davis. Jim Housworth was the victor in the Hammer Sportsman feature. The Street Stock contest was taken by Bill Liedtka. Ryan Godown Jr. was the victor in the Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman race. After the original start of the…

BLEWETT WINS WALL STADIUM MODIFIED OPENER

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BLEWETT WINS WALL STADIUM MODIFIED OPENER Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ For the third straight year defending Modified stock car driving champion Jimmy Blewett won the season opening race at Wall Stadium Speedway on Saturday night. It was the 77th career main event win for the Howell resident. Derek Hopkinson of Toms River jumped to the lead early in the 40-lapper but Blewett soon advanced to second spot in the 23 car field. Blewett then stalked Hopkinson until making his winning pass in the outside lane in turns one and two.…

DREVICKI WIRES LINCOLN IN EAST COAST SPRINT OPENER

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DREVICKI WIRES LINCOLN IN EAST COAST SPRINT OPENER Story By: Jenna Shotz/USAC EC ABBOTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (April 14th, 2019)………The 2018 USAC East Coast Points Champion, Steven Drevicki, started off his 2019 campaign in the best way possible. Drevicki, from Reading, Pennsylvania combined his knowledge of Lincoln Speedway and his expertise in a wingless sprint car and came up with a near flawless night of racing. Heat #1 went to Carlisle, PA's Chandler Leiby. Late in the race, Leiby felt the heat from Eddie Strada, who came from the sixth starting spot. Leiby ran a consistent and clean line, holding off Strada…

BRETT KRESSLEY AND JACK BUTLER WIN NASCAR AND TRACK POINT CHASE OPENERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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BRETT KRESSLEY AND JACK BUTLER WIN NASCAR AND TRACK POINT CHASE OPENERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 14, 2019 . . . Established 358 Modified chauffeur Brett Kressley showed his strength early on Saturday evening at Grandview Speedway, winning his heat race in an exciting fashion aboard the Northern Valley Erectors Morgantini Racing Engines powered No. 19K family-owned mount, which placed him outside the front row to start the T.P. Trailers 358 Modified 30-lap main event, the result of a heads-up start for the 28-car field on opening night. With…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Land Of Legends Raceway Breaks Ground On Start To 2019 Race Season

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Land Of Legends Raceway Breaks Ground On Start To 2019 Race Season Practice day kicks off 56th year of motorsports at historic Ontario County Fairgrounds oval Story By: Tom Skibinski/Land of Legends Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – April 13, 2019 – Sun-filled skies and temperatures in the high-60s greeted racers and fans Saturday afternoon as Land of Legends Raceway unlocked its gates for a 56th season of motorsports activity at the historic half-mile clay oval. Second-year track promoter Paul Cole and his staff welcomed back nearly 40 teams and a couple hundred eager fans, with the Ontario…

Sheppard holds off a host of challengers for first NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier of 2019

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Matt Sheppard holds off a host of challengers for first NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier of 2019, Williamson and Dunn capture podium finishes Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com LAFARGVILLE, NY - Matt Sheppard conquered the inaugural Thunder in the Thousand Islands 100, NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier from the outside pole. Sheppard defeated all challengers including Jimmy Phelps, Erick Rudolph, Billy Decker, Billy Dunn, and Mat Williamson to hold onto the lead for the huge $10,000 payday. Mat Williamson's brand-new No. 88 Buzzchew Chevy Big-Block Modified ride was stout and finished in Sheppard's…

Dirt Late Models

Davenport Becomes First Repeat Winner at Hagerstown

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Davenport Becomes First Repeat Winner at Hagerstown Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 13, 2019) - Jonathan Davenport became the first repeat winner in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned events at Hagerstown Speedway on Saturday night. Heading into tonight's event at the Dirt Capitol, the series had made 11 appearances and there had been 11 different winners. The defending National Champion led the entire race on his way to winning the 38th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic. Davenport now sits at five series wins so far in 2019, and his 41st overall. Brandon Sheppard roared…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

Dewease uses late-race pass to earn 2019 Keith Kauffman Classic victory at Port Royal Speedway

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Lance Dewease uses late-race pass to earn 2019 Keith Kauffman Classic victory at Port Royal Speedway Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 13, 2019) - If there is one thing for certain in the world of sprint car competition, one can never count out Lance Dewease at Port Royal Speedway, especially when the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are in town. With a little bit of luck in the form of a late-race caution, Dewease, driver of the familiar Schannauer Plumbing and Heating/Hess Iron/Kreitz Oval Track Parts/No.…

Shark Racing takes a bite out of the record books at Devil’s Bowl

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LOGAN'S RUNShark Racing takes a bite out of the record books at Devil's Bowl Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 MESQUITE, TX – April 12, 2019 – Logan Schuchart totaled two wins in the 2018 World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season. He now has two wins in just 12 races this year. He wrote his name into the record books Friday night, claiming his first win at the historic Devil’s Bowl Speedway – the site of the inaugural World of Outlaws race in 1978 – and his 10th Series win overall. “I’ve watched old videos…

BACON BANKS LARRY RICE CLASSIC AT BLOOMINGTON

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BACON BANKS LARRY RICE CLASSIC AT BLOOMINGTON Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: David Nearpass/USAC Bloomington, Indiana (April 12, 2019)………Following a sluggish start to the season in Ocala, Fla. in the first three races of the year, Brady Bacon made doubly sure he saw the checkered flag in Friday night's "Larry Rice Classic" USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature at Bloomington Speedway. After results of 7th, 15th and 11th back in February amidst his return to the famed Hoffman Auto Racing/Dynamics, Inc. No. 69, the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native was anxious to get off the schneid, so…

Dirt Late Models

World of Outlaws Racers Trying to Keep Pace With Sheppard’s Torrid Run

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World of Outlaws Racers Trying to Keep Pace With Sheppard's Torrid Run Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs Photo By: Josh James/WoOLMs GAFFNEY, SC — April 12, 2019 — After a thrilling two-day Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series enters a challenging stretch of the season with back-to-back races on Friday, May 3, at Cherokee Speedway and Saturday, May 4, at Lavonia Speedway. Riding his incredible wave of success out of Illinois, 2017 Series Champion Brandon Sheppard aims to keep the pressure building on his competitors as the now-three-time Illini 100 champion heads…

Grandview Speedway

T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AND T.P.TRUCK EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN READY FOR ACTION ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW

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T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AND T.P.TRUCK EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN READY FOR ACTION ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW MORE TO WIN MODIFIED FEATURE, SPORTSMAN FEATURE PURSE HAS CHANGES Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 12, 2019 . . . The excitement of NASCAR stock car racing is set to happen at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night with the T.P.Trailers Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman ready to kick off the battle for the NASCAR and track championships at 7 p.m. A stellar field of racers is expected to be on hand to kick off the 57th consecutive season of auto…

Cory Eliason opens 2019 All Star championship points season with $10,000 victory at Virginia Motor Speedway

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Cory Eliason opens 2019 All Star championship points season with $10,000 victory at Virginia Motor Speedway Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photo By: Rick Rarer JAMAICA, Va. (April 12, 2019) - Earning a first-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory is certainly special, but to accomplish that feat in front of a packed-house during the first night of championship points makes the trip to victory lane all the sweeter. Not to mention, the triumph was worth $10,000. The first of four nights of competition through the Mid-Atlantic, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions…

Dirt Late Models

Owens Recovers for Lucas Oil Win at Atomic

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Owens Recovers for Lucas Oil Win at Atomic Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS CHILLICOTHE, OHIO (April 11, 2019) - Jimmy Owens recovered from mechanical issues early on Thursday night to win the 5th Annual Buckeye Spring 50 at Atomic Speedway. The three-time National Champion led all 50 laps of the event for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Owens broke a fan blade in hot laps, which relegated him to his back-up car. His backup entry proved to be the best of the night as he dominated the main event. Brandon…

SUMAR CLASSIC ENTRY LIST REVEALS 5 PAST WINNERS

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SUMAR CLASSIC ENTRY LIST REVEALS 5 PAST WINNERS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Terre Haute, Indiana (April 11, 2019)………Five past winners of the Fatheadz Eyewear "Sumar Classic" are ready to roll in this Sunday's 19th edition of the event at the Terre Haute Action Track. The USAC Silver Crown season opener from the half-mile dirt oval on April 14 features 27 drivers and cars, including the reigning winner from Ione, California, Justin Grant (2018), Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. (2017), Greenfield, Indiana's C.J. Leary (2016), Shane Cockrum of Benton, Ill. (2015) and Kingsburg, California's Kody Swanson (2014). Swanson…

LEARY MAKES RETURN TO HOME OF SUMAR BREAKTHROUGH

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LEARY MAKES RETURN TO HOME OF SUMAR BREAKTHROUGH Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Terre Haute, Indiana (April 11, 2019)………The old adage 'Good things come to those who wait' is a noble thought. But, in motorsports, the saying can be an endeavor that can be arduous and, at times, fruitless. C.J. Leary's time finally arrived at the "Sumar Classic" in Terre Haute back in 2016 where he made his long-awaited debut in USAC National victory lane in his fourth year on the National tour, his second in Silver Crown. In the process, he made history by joining his father…

Several Top Stars Expected for Spring Break Shootout at Utica-Rome on Sunday Night, April 13

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Several Top Stars Expected for Spring Break Shootout at Utica-Rome on Sunday Night, April 13 Story By: John Tiff Jr./Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY - It officially time to kick-off the 2019 racing season at the Utica-Rome Speedway. This Sunday, April 14, the Spring Break Shootout featuring the DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, DirtTrackDigest.com DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Broedel Fuel Group DIRTcar Sportsman as well Ted Body's Shop DIRTcar Pro Stocks takes to the half-mile. Several of the biggest stars in Modified racing have indicated their intention of being in the pits on Sunday night. Matt Sheppard…

KTJ TRI-STATE DOMINANCE COULD NET RECORD SATURDAY

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KTJ TRI-STATE DOMINANCE COULD NET RECORD SATURDAY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Dave Olson/USAC Haubstadt, Indiana………Kevin Thomas, Jr. has a lot going for him right now. He's established rides for every race on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car, NOS Energy Drink National Midget and Silver Crown schedules. He's also riding a wave of momentum earned last weekend, triumphing with one of the most stirring final laps we've seen in recent times. Least we mention that he has a track in Tri-State Speedway on his forecast this Saturday night, April 13, in which he owns five…

FONDA SPEEDWAY TO OPEN FOR ITS 68TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON OF RACING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20

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FONDA SPEEDWAY TO OPEN FOR ITS 68TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON OF RACING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jeff Karabin Fonda, NY – On Saturday, April 20 the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway will open its gates for the 68th consecutive season of competition on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds half mile track. Under the new management team of BD Motorsports Media LLC for the 2019 season, Brett Deyo and his staff look to “Bring Fonda’s Rich History Back to Life” as it states on the new Fonda Speedway website www.thefondaspeedway.com “For a lifelong fan of Modified…

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