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He’s a champion. He’s an original ‘Dirty Dozen’ Outlaw. And now, he’s back.

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He's a champion. He's an original 'Dirty Dozen' Outlaw. And now, he's back. Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC — Jan. 25, 2019 — Darrell Lanigan is back. He’s a three-time World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series champion with 72 career Series victories, and in 2019, he’s aiming to make more history on the tour, full-time, starting Feb. 8-9 at Screven Motor Speedway. Lanigan sits only four wins and one championship away from tying Josh Richards for the all-time Series lead in both categories. After racing throughout the country for the past three years…

Indoor Racing

MATT JANISCH, RYAN FLORES, ANDY JANKOWIAK AND TOMMY CATALANO CLAIM THREE QUARTER MIDGET A-MAIN QUALIFIERS

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MATT JANISCH, RYAN FLORES, ANDY JANKOWIAK AND TOMMY CATALANO CLAIM THREE QUARTER MIDGET A-MAIN QUALIFIERS; FAST TIME RUDOLPH CRASHES; GAMBLER’S CLASSIC GOES SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Steve Barrick/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 25, 2019 . . . Four popular Three Quarter (TQ) Midget drivers, Matt Janisch, Nazareth, PA, Ryan Flores, Troutman, NC, Andy Jankowiak, Buffalo, NY and Tommy Catalano, Ontario, NY raced to victory Friday night in four 20-lap TQ qualifying races that helped determine the starting order for tonight’s Gamblers Classic, the headline race of NAPA KNOW HOW Weekend inside Atlantic City’s…

Dirt Tracks

The Rise of Shark Racing

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The Rise of Shark Racing From Thrashing to Thriving, Bobby Allen Has Turned His Team Into Contenders Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC – January 25, 2019 – Five years ago, Bobby Allen decided it was time. It was time to bring his then 22-year-old grandson Logan Schuchart and 19-year-old son Jacob Allen on the road full-time with the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. He knew that if he wanted them to make a living in this sport, they had to be on the World of Outlaws tour. When the news…

Bloomington Speedway

BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY OPENS 2019 SEASON UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY OPENS 2019 SEASON UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Bloomington, Indiana (January 16, 2019).........Bloomington Speedway, whose racing tradition dates back to 1923, begins a new era in 2019 under a management team led by Bloomington native and USAC Silver Crown manager A.J. Bowlen and the United States Auto Club. Track improvements are now in the planning stages to assure that the iconic southern Indiana quarter-mile, red clay oval continues to provide thrills for generations to come - the racing entertainment that has excited race fans for the past century. Planned improvements include…

Dirt Late Models

Highly Anticipated 2019 Season Opener One Week Away

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Highly Anticipated 2019 Season Opener One Week Away Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OHIO (January 25, 2019) - The first race of the 2019 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season is just one week away. The nation's top dirt late model drivers will assemble in Waynesville, Georgia to battle in the RhinoAg Super Bowl of Racing presented by General Tire. This blockbuster weekend will take place Thursday, January 31st through Saturday, February 2nd at Golden Isles Speedway. The action will get underway with an open practice for all competing divisions on Thursday, January 31st before…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

2019 All Star season to begin January 31 at Bubba Raceway Park

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2019 All Star season to begin January 31 at Bubba Raceway Park Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 25, 2019) - Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will kickstart the 2019 season in the Sunshine State, ready to invade a pair of Florida ovals for a combined five events between January 31 and February 7. Celebrating its fifth season under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, the All Stars will visit Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala and Volusia Speedway Park…

Indoor Racing

JANKOWIAK TOPS THREE QUARTER (TQ) MIDGET TIME TRIAL CHARTS IN THREE THURSDAY PRACTICE

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ANDY JANKOWIAK TOPS THREE QUARTER (TQ) MIDGET TIME TRIAL CHARTS IN THREE THURSDAY PRACTICES, LOU CICCONI AND RYAN FLORES ALSO QUICK; JARED SILFEE OUTRUNS SLINGSHOTS, MIKE PERRY BEST IN CHAMP KART PRACTICE THURSDAY NIGHT IN AC BOARDWALK HALL ACTION RACING ACTION INDOORS BOARDWALK HALL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 24, 2019 . . . Andy Jankowiak of North Tonawanda, NY showed himself as the man to beat this weekend in Boardwalk Hall as the upstate New Yorker drove a homebuilt Three Quarter (TQ) Midget to quickest…

Big Diamond Speedway

New surface, additional lighting and big money highlight 2019 season at Big Diamond Speedway

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New surface, additional lighting and big money highlight 2019 season at Big Diamond Speedway Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com 2019 is shaping up to be a record-breaking season at the Big Diamond Speedway. It will only be a few short months before we hear the roar of the engines to start up the new season. When the teams unload for the new season, they will notice some changes to the dirt oval nestled up in “God’s Country”. Promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley have added additional lighting in turns three and four…

Dirt Tracks

World of Outlaws Return to Texas with Early Season Stops at Cotton Bowl and LoneStar

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World of Outlaws Return to Texas with Early Season Stops at Cotton Bowl and LoneStar Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – January 24, 2019 – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will return to Texas for a pair of crucial early season races at Cotton Bowl Speedway Friday, February 22nd and LoneStar Speedway on Saturday, February 23rd. With the addition of a new title sponsor and new driver and team combinations, The Greatest Show on Dirt will have a new look in 2019, both on and off track,…

Brewerton Speedway

Dot Foods Signs On As The Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Sportsman Division

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Dot Foods Signs On As The Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Sportsman Division Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – The management of the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway are pleased to announce that Dot Foods has agreed to become the title sponsor for the popular DIRTcar Sportsman division at both speedways in the quickly approaching 2019 racing season. “We are excited to have a family owned company like Dot Foods at both of our speedways,” said general manager Cory Reed. “With racing being a family sport with fans and…

Brewerton Speedway

United States Air Force Named Title Sponsor For The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Mod Lites

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United States Air Force Named Title Sponsor For The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Mod Lites Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – Military Veterans and patriotism are a very big part of the racing family at the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway on every race night. The management of the speedways is proud to announce and welcome the United States Air Force as the 2019 title sponsor of the competitive STARS Mod Lite division. Look for the Air Force to have a presence throughout the 2019 season with information and recruiting nights. One…

Dirt Late Models

WoOLM’s to do battle in The Sunshine State

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WoOLM's to do battle in The Sunshine State! Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, FL - Jan. 23, 2019 - Lanigan. Bloomquist. Richards. Clanton. Moyer. These are just a few of the legendary names in dirt Late Model racing history who have made their mark on the famed Volusia Speedway Park. The warm Florida temperatures, the palm trees, the Big Gator trophies and the roar of thousands of people when the checkered flag falls after each of the 12-straight nights of racing is what keeps drivers and fans coming back for more every year. Forty-seven years of competition…

Bubba Raceway Park

USAC MIDGET HISTORY IN FLORIDA CONTINUES ON FEB. 8-9 IN OCALA

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USAC MIDGET HISTORY IN FLORIDA CONTINUES ON FEB. 8-9 IN OCALA Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (January 23, 2019).........In recent years, USAC racing in Florida has become a staple of the season's dawn. Since 2010, the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars have annually made a home for themselves in the Sunshine State at "Winter Dirt Games." But, this coming February 8-9 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets join in on the Winter Dirt Games festivities for the initial time in the event's decade-long history. While it…

Indoor Racing

SYRACUSE INDOOR RACE TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 29TH FOR INAUGURAL EVENT ON MARCH 8TH AND 9TH

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SYRACUSE INDOOR RACE TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 29TH FOR INAUGURAL EVENT ON MARCH 8TH AND 9TH Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com SYRACUSE, NY January 23, 2019 . . . Race tickets for the much anticipated Inaugural Syracuse Indoor Race, planned for Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, 2019, at the all new New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center in Syracuse, NY are going to go on sale on Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 AM. The two days of TQ Midget, Champ Kart and Slingshot racing will be held in the new Exposition Center building, which has…

Delaware

NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison to Serve As Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Grand Marshal at Georgetown Speedway

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NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison to Serve As Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Grand Marshal at Georgetown Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – A pioneer of NASCAR racing and one of the sport’s most beloved figures – Bobby Allison – will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at Georgetown Speedway. Allison, the 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, is scheduled appear at the Sussex County half-mile oval on Saturday, March 16, prior to the 2019 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco opener. The event honors Allison’s…

Dirt Car Nationals

DIRTcar Nationals Kick-off the Super DIRTcar Series Season with Five Nights of Racing

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The DIRTcar Nationals Kick-off the Super DIRTcar Series Season with Five Nights of Racing Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – January 22, 2019 – To fans of the Super DIRTcar Series, February means one thing: The DIRTcar Nationals are about to begin. From February 12-16, the Big-Block Modifieds will tear around the world’s fastest half-mile, Volusia Speedway Park, in Barberville Florida. Many of the best Big-Block Modified drivers have committed to full-time Super DIRTcar Series schedules in 2019, and the DIRTcar Nationals is the first opportunity for the Beasts of the Northeast to…

Indoor Racing

NAPA KNOW HOW ATLANTIC CITY INDOOR RACING IS THIS WEEKEND! ENTRIES CONTINUE TO COME IN. WHO IS THE FAVORITE TO WIN??

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NAPA KNOW HOW ATLANTIC CITY INDOOR RACING IS THIS WEEKEND! ENTRIES CONTINUE TO COME IN. WHO IS THE FAVORITE TO WIN?? Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 22, 2019 . . . TQ (Three Quarter) Midget drivers and teams are continuing to file entries for the 17th Annual NAPA KNOW HOW Atlantic City Indoor Race, set for this Friday and Saturday January 25 and 26 inside the famed Boardwalk Hall. At stake is the biggest prize the Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels has to offer a victory in the prestigious Gambler’s…

Dirt Modifieds

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT THE JERSEY RUSH VIII

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PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT THE JERSEY RUSH VIII, THE ULTIMATE TRIPLE HEADER AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 16 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Harry Meeks, Dave Kovacs & JJ Lane/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ January 21, 2019 . . . . .Rain stopped the 2018 presentation of the PPB Jersey Rush but plans for this event are full speed ahead in 2019. The most powerful race cars on dirt will make their only appearance at the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, July 16 when Pioneer Pole Buildings present, The Jersey Rush VIII, the ultimate triple header at…

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Matt Stangle (Modified) & Derrick McGrew Jr. (Sportsman) Take Home Motorsports 2019 American Racer Giveaways

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Matt Stangle (Modified) & Derrick McGrew Jr. (Sportsman) Take Home Motorsports 2019 American Racer Giveaways Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com OAKS, PA – Each year, the unofficial kickoff to the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco season takes place at the Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. Competitors flocked to the BD Motorsports Media LLC display during the three-day show to sign up for the 2019 edition of the ‘home-track’ program presented by American Racer tires, Lias Tire Company, Sunoco Race Fuels and Insinger…

Dirt Late Models

RhinoAg Kickstarts 2019 Lucas Oil Late Model Season

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RhinoAg Kickstarts 2019 Lucas Oil Late Model Season Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OHIO (January 21, 2019) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Team Lucas are pleased to announce that Rhino Agricultural Equipment (RhinoAg) will return as the title sponsor of the tour's season opener in Georgia. The RhinoAg Super Bowl of Racing - Presented by General Tire - will take place from January 31st through February 2nd at Golden Isles Speedway. An open practice for competing classes will kickstart the weekend on Thursday night, followed by two complete shows on Friday and Saturday,…

Delaware

Chesapeake Paving & J.W. Brown Trucking To Sponsor 2019 Georgetown Speedway Crate 602 Sportsman Division

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Chesapeake Paving & J.W. Brown Trucking To Sponsor 2019 Georgetown Speedway Crate 602 Sportsman Division Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The Crate 602 Sportsman division at Georgetown Speedway often produces some of the most memorable events each race night. In 2019, the division will boast a new title sponsor at the Sussex County half-mile track. Chesapeake Paving & J.W. Brown Trucking have teamed up to present the Crate 602 Sportsman division in ’19. The division makes six appearances at Georgetown this season, including three races sanctioned by the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track…

Dirt Modifieds

“THE DOCTOR” WILL BE IN THE HOUSE AT NORTH FLORIDA SPEEDWAY FOR 602 WINTER NATIONALS

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"THE DOCTOR" WILL BE IN THE HOUSE AT NORTH FLORIDA SPEEDWAY FOR 602 WINTER NATIONALS Story By: North Florida Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Danny Johnson of Phelps , N.Y.will be racing a Jeff Brown entry out of Parsonsburg, MD. for the inaugural "Florida Dream" 602 Winter Nationals at North Florida Speedway in Lake City , Florida February 7th through the 10th "The Doctor" as he has been known by for years has numerous Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Point Championships dating back to 1989 as well as a slew of feature wins dating back to the early 80's. The intended…

Latest News

Robinson Crowned ’18 NYSS Champion

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Robinson Crowned '18 NYSS Champion Story By: SHYLO L. FUCHS/NYSS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com The NYSS Banquet was held Saturday evening at the Webster Golf Club. The evening started with its annual Rules and Registration meeting. There were a lot of important issues discussed including the new tentative schedule for 2019, rule changes for the New Year and changes that will be taking effect in order to better the series. Raffles were being given out left and right before and after the buffet dinner was served. Among the prizes were Castle product sets, Sunoco Race Fuel jugs and a MYLAPS…

Dirt Tracks

Last Lap Pass Gives Christopher Bell His Third Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Victory

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Last Lap Pass Gives Christopher Bell His Third Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Victory Story By: Bryan Hulbert/Chili Bowl Photo By: Joe Orth TULSA, Okla. (January 19, 2019) A finish for the ages, Kyle Larson looked to have his first Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire in hand, but with a furious run as the leaders worked into traffic, Christopher Bell found the hole on the low line entering turn one on the white flag lap to win his third Golden Driller in a row aboard the iRacing/Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 71w. "Never in my wildest dreams…

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TAYLOR FULLIN IS MS. MOTORSPORTS 2019; NASCAR HALL OF FAMERS DARRELL WALTRIP AND RAY EVERNHAM, NASCAR CUP ROOKIE OF YEAR CANDIDATE RYAN PREECE MEET AND GREET FANS; HIRSCHMAN, FEARN, BARD HONORED AS AARN NORTHEAST TOP WINNERS; PRESTIGIOUS JOE PRATT AWARD TO EARL AND PAM KRAUSE

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TAYLOR FULLIN IS MS. MOTORSPORTS 2019; NASCAR HALL OF FAMERS DARRELL WALTRIP AND RAY EVERNHAM, NASCAR CUP ROOKIE OF YEAR CANDIDATE RYAN PREECE MEET AND GREET FANS; HIRSCHMAN, FEARN, BARD HONORED AS AARN NORTHEAST TOP WINNERS; PRESTIGIOUS JOE PRATT AWARD TO EARL AND PAM KRAUSE Story By: Ernie Saxton/Motorsports Trade Show Photos By: Kirsten Snyder, Harry Meeks & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com OAKS, PA January 19, 2019 . . . Taylor Fullin, 21, of Danielsville, PA, was crowned Ms. Motorsports Saturday night. She earned her crown in the Aqua-Duck Water Transport-sponsored competition Saturday night on Day Two of the three-day PPB Motorsports…

Dirt Modifieds

Weedsport Speedway’s Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil Modified Series Offers More than $36,000 in Winner’s Cash, Plus Small Block Bonuses

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Weedsport Speedway’s Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil Modified Series Offers More than $36,000 in Winner’s Cash, Plus Small Block Bonuses Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (January 18, 2019) – Weedsport Speedway’s six-race Stirling Lubricants/ Champion Racing Oil Modified Series is offering up more than $36,000 in winner’s cash including a $2,000 championship bonus, plus $500 Small Block Challenge bonuses at select events. “Modified racing is obviously a staple of Weedsport Speedway and we could not be more excited to partner with Stirling Lubricants and Champion Racing Oil to offer a great…

Dirt Tracks

NOS® Energy Drink Steps it Up as World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Title Sponsor

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NOS® Energy Drink Steps it Up as World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Title Sponsor Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – Jan. 17, 2018 – The World of Outlaws announced today a multi-year agreement with NOS® Energy Drink, elevating the brand as the new title sponsor of the now World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. “NOS Energy joined the World of Outlaws last season, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them expand their involvement and become our title sponsor,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “The Greatest…

Dirt Modifieds

THUNDER ON THE HILL PLANS STRONG 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

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THUNDER ON THE HILL PLANS STRONG 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . . . NAPA RETURNS AS SERIES SPONSOR, USAC SPRINTS & MIDGETS, PA SPRINT SPEED WEEK, ALL STARS SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS ARE ON THE SCHEDULE Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (JANUARY 17, 2019) – Five exciting events have been scheduled for the 30th Anniversary season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview Speedway, in Bechtelsville, PA. A diverse schedule of events includes three nationally touring racing circuits plus, Thunder staples like the Modifieds and…

Dirt Tracks

HANGTOWN 100 AT PLACERVILLE TO PAY RICHEST USAC MIDGET PURSE NOV. 19-20

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HANGTOWN 100 AT PLACERVILLE TO PAY RICHEST USAC MIDGET PURSE NOV. 19-20 Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Placerville, California (January 16, 2019).........The NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midgets' first ever appearance at California's Placerville Speedway will pay the richest two-day purse in the history of the series with over $100,000 on the line when the series arrives at the quarter-mile dirt oval for two consecutive nights on November 19-20. The inaugural Elk Grove Ford "Hangtown 100" featuring both the USAC National and Light Up the World Western States Midgets kicks off on Tuesday, November…

Indoor Racing

UPSTATE NEW YORK MODIFIED ACE PATRICK EMERLING EYES NAPA KNOW HOW WEEKEND ASSAULT ON ATLANTIC CITY

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UPSTATE NEW YORK MODIFIED ACE PATRICK EMERLING EYES NAPA KNOW HOW WEEKEND ASSAULT ON ATLANTIC CITY INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES JANUARY 25-26 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 16, 2019 . . . When the green flag drops on the Three Quarter (TQ) Midget pack inside Atlantic City, NJ’s historic Boardwalk Hall on NAPA KNOW HOW Weekend Friday and Saturday January 25-26, Patrick Emerling is likely more eager to get up to speed than any of his rivals. That’s because the 26 year old Emerling from Orchard Park, NY was not among the…

Dirt Modifieds

Short Track Super Series Kicks Off Outstanding 2019 at Motorsports Show This Weekend

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Short Track Super Series Kicks Off Outstanding 2019 at Motorsports Show This Weekend Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com OAKS, PA – Another outstanding season for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco starts in Oaks, Pa., this weekend. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center provides the setting for 240,000 square feet of ‘nothing but racing’ with the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show Fueled By Sunoco and Distributed By Insinger Performance. The show runs Friday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 20. A vast 600-square-foot display is planned for the Short…

Dirt Tracks

Rico Rocks It On Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night

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Rico Rocks It On Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night Story By: Bryan Hulbert Photo By: DB3 TULSA, Okla. (January 16, 2019) Rico Abreu was the class of the field in Wednesday's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa Qualifying Night at the 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire; winning for the fourth time since 2015 aboard the Safelite AutoGlass/Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 97. Asked if he felt his comfort level at the Chili Bowl was back to where it was a few years ago, Rico replied, "Yeah, I think so. I won those back to back…

Delaware

Norm Hansell Motorsports No. 357 to Anchor Georgetown Speedway Display at Motorsports Show This Weekend

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Norm Hansell Motorsports No. 357 to Anchor Georgetown Speedway Display at Motorsports Show This Weekend Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Northeast and Mid-Atlantic auto racing is in the spotlight this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., and Georgetown Speedway will be there. The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show Fueled By Sunoco and Distributed by Insinger Performance takes place this Friday-Sunday (Jan. 18-20) with 240,000 square feet of ‘nothing but racing’ inside the Expo Center. Georgetown Speedway boasts a 400-square-foot display in Booths 416-417 and 516-517. The…

Dirt Tracks

Kyle Larson Motors To Warren CAT Qualifying Night Win

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Kyle Larson Motors To Warren CAT Qualifying Night Win Story By: Bryan Hulbert /Chili Bowl Photo By: Buck Monsoon TULSA, Okla. (January 15, 2019) Winning in preliminary night competition for the fifth time at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, California's Kyle Larson grabbed the lead on Lap 6 of Tuesday's Warren CAT Qualifying Night A-Feature then went unchallenged to punch his ticket into his eighth 55 Lap championship event. Chasing Zach Daum, the first five laps, Larson tested top and bottom on the Tulsa Expo Raceway before rolling by the Illinois racer on the cushion…

Dirt Modifieds

DIRTcar Northeast to Set Up Shop at Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show this Weekend in Oaks, PA

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DIRTcar Northeast to Set Up Shop at Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show this Weekend in Oaks, PA Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - January 15, 2019 – Representatives from DIRTcar Northeast and the World of Outlaws will be on hand at this year’s Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The 250,000 square foot convention center is the focal point for auto racing in the east for three days, January 18-21. Be sure to stop at the DIRTcar display to get the most up to date information…

Bridgeport Speedway

MOTORSPORTS EXPO KICKS OFF 2019 SEASON FOR BOTH BRIDGEPORT & SPIRIT SPEEDWAY

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MOTORSPORTS EXPO KICKS OFF 2019 SEASON FOR BOTH BRIDGEPORT & SPIRIT SPEEDWAY Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - With the dawn of a new year, Bridgeport Speedway is anxiously waiting to see so many members of their racing family next weekend at the annual Motorsports Expo in Oaks, PA. Hundreds of race cars of all kinds along with hundreds of stock car drivers will all be in one place at one time to cure some of the winter blues on January 18-20. As always, Bridgeport Speedway will be making an impactful…

Dirt Late Models

WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF 2019 ULMS CENTRAL PA TRIPLE HEADER WEEKEND

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WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF 2019 ULMS CENTRAL PA TRIPLE HEADER WEEKEND Story By: ULMS Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com The 2019 Zimmer Service Center ULMS Late Model Series kick-off weekend just got a little bit bigger as the series opener will be held Friday, March 22 at the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA. The 30 lap main event will pay $3000 to win and it will give the ULMS Racing Series a three night opening weekend worth a possible $9,000 between Williams Grove and the two events at Port Royal Speedway. Williams Grove will be celebrating their 80th…

Dirt Tracks

2019 USAC EAST COAST SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE RELEASED

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2019 USAC EAST COAST SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE RELEASED Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (January 15, 2019)………The USAC Rapid Tire East Coast Sprint Cars have released their schedule with 13 races at nine venues in four states making up the slate for the series’ second season in 2019. The legendary Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. marks the first stop for the series on April 5. Additional stops in the Keystone State arrive at Bedford Speedway on April 26 and August 16, with three visits to Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pa. set on May…

Indoor Racing

DR. LOWE NON-QUALIFIERS RACE ADDED TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE AT NAPA KNOW HOW WEEKEND IN ATLANTIC CITY

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DR. LOWE NON-QUALIFIERS RACE ADDED TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE AT NAPA KNOW HOW WEEKEND IN ATLANTIC CITY, A MAIN STARTING SPOT ON THE LINE Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 15, 2019 . . . It isn't often that a bad luck weekend is rewarded. But thanks to long time Indoor Auto Racing Series sponsor Dr. William Lowe, the 19 Three Quarter (TQ) Midget drivers from the January 4-5 races held in Allentown, PA who failed to make the A-Main either night will be given a special opportunity to do so at…

Dirt Tracks

Logan Seavey Perfect On Cummins Qualifying Night

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Logan Seavey Perfect On Cummins Qualifying Night Story By: Bryan Hulbert/Chili Bowl Photos By: Tim Aylwin TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2019) Rolling into Chili Bowl Victory Lane for the first time in his career, California's Logan Seavey was perfect in the first every Monday Qualifying Night presented by Cummins. Taking advantage of his Heat and Qualifier wins to position the Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 67 on the pole, Seavey led start to finish in Monday's 25 lap feature event to become the 44th different Preliminary Night winner. "To have the night we had, everything just fell into place and that's…

Dirt Tracks

Field For 11th Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions Set

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Field For 11th Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions Set Story By: Bryan Hulbert /Chili Bowl Photos By: Tommy Hein TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2019) For the 11th time, a field of some of the best drivers to scatter clay atop the Tulsa Expo Raceway will gather for a showdown on Tuesday night as the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions (VIROC) will go 20 laps for a $2,500 prize. Set to go down among 20 drivers, invitation to the VIROC is based on : 1. You must either be a driver champion of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway set to make presence at 2019 Motorsports show this weekend in Oaks, PA

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Big Diamond Speedway set to make presence at 2019 Motorsports show this weekend in Oaks, PA Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com The 2019 Pioneer Pole Buildings fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels Motorsports Expo is upon us and Big Diamond Speedway along with promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley will be in attendance set to promote their upcoming 2019 race season which will be an active and historic one for the dirt track nestled up in God’s country. The speedway is set to get underway this season on Friday night April 12th with a $4000 to win…

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FREE SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF MOTORSPORTS RELATED SUBJECTS, PRESENTED BY EXPERTS, OFFERED AT PPB MOTORSPORTS 2019 RACECAR & TRADE SHOW

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FREE SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF MOTORSPORTS RELATED SUBJECTS, PRESENTED BY EXPERTS, OFFERED AT PPB MOTORSPORTS 2019 RACECAR & TRADE SHOW Story By: Ernie Saxton/Motorsports 2019 Trade Show Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com OAKS, PA January 14, 2019 . . . School will be in session come the weekend of January 18-20. Again this year the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2019 Racecar & Trade Show will offer show attendees the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars at no cost other than the price of the show admission ticket. During the three day show taking place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Erick Rudolph Closes Out 55th Canandaigua Campaign With Big-Block Points Title

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Erick Rudolph Closes Out 55th Canandaigua Campaign With Big-Block Points Title Marcuccilli, Ruggles & DePuy share honors at Land Of Legends Raceway '18 Awards Banquet Story By: Tom Skibinski/Land of Legends Raceway Photo By: Don Romeo Third-generation chauffeur Erick Rudolph from Ransomville, N.Y. capped off a stellar season Saturday evening, Jan. 12, as nearly 300 drivers, owners, crew members, track officials, corporate partners, family and friends of racing filled the spacious dining room of the King's Party House in Canandaigua, New York to officially bring to a close the 55th season of auto racing during the 2018 Land Of Legends…

Dirt Modifieds

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY OFFERS VARIETY IN THEIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2019

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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY OFFERS VARIETY IN THEIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2019 SEVERAL NEW CLASSES OF RACING COMPETITION SCHEDULED Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 14, 2019 . . . More than three dozen dates of auto racing are on the schedule being run at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway during the 2019 season, the 57th consecutive season of racing action now being presented by the Rogers Family. T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman stock cars will be the regular Saturday night attraction plus added attractions. Adding variety to the busy schedule will…

Connecticut

THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK CELEBRATES 2018 CHAMPIONS

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THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK CELEBRATES 2018 CHAMPIONS ROCCO, JOHNSON, MONAHAN & BOURGEOIS HONORED Story By: Kyle Souza/Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com THOMPSON, Conn. – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park honored four NASCAR Whelen All American Series champions along with special award winners on Saturday night, January 12, with the 2018 awards banquet and celebration. This year, the event returned home to the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Clubhouse inside the Raceway Restaurant and Golf Club. As Thompson’s Division I NASCAR champion, Keith Rocco celebrated another crown behind the wheel of the No. 57 Sunoco Modified driving…

Dirt Modifieds

Sunoco Race Fuels Returns to Present $57,500 Short Track Super Series-American Racer Cup ‘Grand Championship’ Quest

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Sunoco Race Fuels Returns to Present $57,500 Short Track Super Series-American Racer Cup ‘Grand Championship’ Quest Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – The most lucrative ‘Grand Championship’ for dirt big-block/small-block Modified competitors belongs to the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco again in 2019. By winning the STSS Halmar International North Region title, Velocita-USA South Region presented by Design for Vision and Sunglass Central crown and overall American Racer Cup, a single driver could take home $57,500. Yes, more than 57k. The STSS Modified circuit features a nine-race North…

Dirt Modifieds

Accept No Imitations: American Racer Cup by Sunoco Returns for 10th Anniversary Season in 2019

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Accept No Imitations: American Racer Cup by Sunoco Returns for 10th Anniversary Season in 2019 Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – Accept no imitations. For the 10th consecutive season, the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels returns to reward competitors with cash awards and tire certificates in 2019. $51,450 in point fund money has been allotted for American Racer Cup Modified and Sportsman competitors at tracks in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, not to mention an expected 500-plus tire certificates to be distributed to racers via pre-season drawings,…

Dirt Late Models

Night of Champions 2018 – Speeches and More from the DIRTcar Racing Banquet!

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Night of Champions 2018 - Speeches and More from the DIRTcar Racing Banquet! Story By: Cristina Cordova/DIRTcar Photos Provided By: DIRTcar The 2018 DIRTcar Racing banquet from the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, IL was yet another successful night of celebration and reflection from all of the champions in each of the 11 series. Lots of hardware was given out, good friends were seen and great speeches were made before what promises to be yet another exciting year of DIRTcar Racing in 2019. The evening began with the honoring of the Kids Mods class, and the champion Dominic Mertzke. After dinner…

Dirt Modifieds

Five Mile Point Speedway sees new life for 2019 season. Informational Meeting Set For January 26th.

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Five Mile Point Speedway sees new life for 2019 season. Informational Meeting Set For January 26th. Story By: Tyler Harpell/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…. After an off season filled with uncertainty, Five Mile Point Speedway will officially open its doors for the 69th consecutive season in 2019. After a successful 2018 racing season it was unclear what the future of the speedway would be as Track Operator Andrew Harpell indicated that he would no longer operate the speedway. Upon the news, three familiar faces around the speedway sat down and began talks of becoming the…

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