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Terry McCarl Wins His Fifth Knoxville 360 Nationals

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Terry McCarl Wins His Fifth Knoxville 360 Nationals Story By: Bill Wright/Knoxville Raceway Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2018) - Terry McCarl re-passed Carson Macedo with two to go to win his fifth career Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was worth $15,000 to the Altoona, Iowa native aboard the TMAC Motorsports #24 "Franken-A.R.T." a combination of two 2013 A.R.T. chassis. Joey Saldana took off from the pole to lead early over McCarl, Brian Brown, Greg Hodnett and Gio Scelzi. Carson Macedo, who got a bit of a…

Dirt Tracks

WISE RETURNS FROM THE DL TO BECOME USAC’S YOUNGEST WINNER IN LANCO PA MIDGET WEEK OPENER

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WISE RETURNS FROM THE DL TO BECOME USAC'S YOUNGEST WINNER IN LANCO PA MIDGET WEEK OPENER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Newmanstown, Pennsylvania.........For the past two months, Zeb Wise waited patiently on the sidelines with a broken collarbone, watching as the summer racing months passed him by without a steering wheel in his grasp. The long-awaited return for the USAC P1 Insurance National Midget Rookie came Saturday night during the "Pennsylvania Midget Week" opener at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway. To some, after a long layoff from any circumstance in life, the prevailing thought…

Connecticut

Doug Coby Finds His Way Back To Victory Lane at Stafford

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Doug Coby Finds His Way Back To Victory Lane at Stafford Story By: Kyle Souza/NASCAR Home Tracks Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com STAFFORD, Conn. — Doug Coby was not going to be denied on Friday night at Stafford Motor Speedway. The five-time and defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion was sliding through the grass early on, and had to pass more than a handful of cars in his efforts to charge back to the front of the field. However, when it mattered most, the Milford, Connecticut, pulled back into Victory Lane for the first time in nearly one year. The victory…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

“Brett’s Bigger Show” Challenge Issued For Recovery Sports Grill ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ August 14

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“Brett’s Bigger Show” Challenge Issued For Recovery Sports Grill ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ August 14 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY – The challenge is on! Earlier this season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Brett Hearn’s ‘Big Show’ drew a strong field of 55 Modifieds to the ‘Great Race Place’ to compete in the 100-lap event under the Super DIRTcar Series banner. Now, on Tuesday, August 14, the Brett Deyo-promoted Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco makes its stop at Albany-Saratoga when Recovery Sports Grill presents the ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ 50-lap spectacular. So the…

Dirt Tracks

TICKETS GOING ON SALE AUGUST 16TH FOR SECOND ANNUAL EAST COAST INDOOR DIRT NATIONALS

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TICKETS GOING ON SALE AUGUST 16TH FOR SECOND ANNUAL EAST COAST INDOOR DIRT NATIONALS DECEMBER 14-15 AT CURE INSURANCE ARENA IN TRENTON Story By: Ernie Saxton/East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com TRENTON, NJ August 4, 2018 . . . Tickets are going on sale on Thursday, August 16 at 12 Noon for the Second Annual East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals set for Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th. The two day event featuring the 600cc wingless Micro Sprints will again be held at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton where the wildly successful events were held…

Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Speedway To Host Wild And Crazy $1,000-To-Win Trailer Race Saturday, August 11 Plus Full Racing Card And Fan Fest

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Fulton Speedway To Host Wild And Crazy $1,000-To-Win Trailer Race Saturday, August 11 Plus Full Racing Card And Fan Fest Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – High speed side-by-side racing, Fan Fest and total destruction will be the name of the game Saturday, August 11 presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux. One of the most crazy and insane events happening at race tracks across the country is the trailer race that will be coming to the Speedway that night. What is a trailer race you might ask if you haven’t seen one? Take…

Dirt Tracks

Rico Abreu Wins Second Consecutive Ironman at I-55

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Rico Abreu Wins Second Consecutive Ironman at I-55 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Dave Biro/DB3 PEVELY, MO – August 4, 2018 – Rico Abreu took the lead away from Kraig Kinser on Lap 21 and held off charges from Tim Shaffer and David Gravel to win his first World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature of the 2018 season. Abreu survived two Gravel slide jobs in the closing laps and held off the Connecticut driver for his second consecutive Ironman 55 triumph for a $20,000 payday. Jacob Allen completed the podium. Abreu won the Sears Craftsman Dash to…

Dirt Tracks

Carson Macedo Takes Jason Johnson’s No. 41 Back To Victory Lane At Knoxville

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Carson Macedo Takes Jason Johnson's No. 41 Back To Victory Lane At Knoxville Raceway Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2018) There was not a fan left sitting on the closing lap of Friday's A-Feature at Knoxville Raceway as the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 raced to victory on Night 2 of the 28th annual Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank with California's Carson Macedo behind the wheel. Macedo's first career win at the famed half-mile oval, the win is also Carson's first with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented…

Lancaster Speedway

MIKE LEATY CAPTURES MIDWEEK MODIFIED MANIA 50 AT LANCASTER

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MIKE LEATY CAPTURES MIDWEEK MODIFIED MANIA 50 AT LANCASTER Points leaders Cryan & Dressel victorious again Story By: Mike Buchanan/Lancaster National Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 2, 2018) - Mike Leaty of Williamson, N.Y. won the inaugural Midweek Modified Mania 50 Race of Champions Modified Series event on Thursday night at Lancaster National Speedway. Leaty took the lead back from teammate Patrick Emerling on lap 19 to score his first win of the season. A total of 19 Race of Champions Modified signed in for competition on Thursday with some not-so-regular names in the field. Trans Am…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Recovery Sports Grill “Stampede at ‘toga” Set For Tuesday, August 14 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway

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Recovery Sports Grill “Stampede at ‘toga” Set For Tuesday, August 14 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY – Recovery Sports Grill leads a “stampede” on Albany-Saratoga Speedway! The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco invades Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday, August 14 for the second ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ slated as Race No. 6 of the STSS Halmar International North Region. A 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified showdown at the ‘Great Race Place’ awaits fans with $5,000 going to the winner, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to take the green flag. Sail…

Dirt Tracks

ESS Sprint Car Legends Reunion Next at Weedsport Speedway on August 12

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ESS Sprint Car Legends Reunion Next at Weedsport Speedway on August 12 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 3, 2018) – The legends of the ESS Sprint Car tour will join together at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, August 12, powered by Pit Stop Convenience Stores. A great night of racing will follow the ESS Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ceremony as the ESS Sprint Cars and the Spano Container Sportsman Shootout Series will take on The Port, with racing action set to begin at 7 p.m. ESS super stars Jason Barney, Coleman Gulick,…

Dirt Modifieds

TRIPLEHEADER NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY

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TRIPLEHEADER NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 3, 2018 . . . The annual Checkered Flag Fan Club Night will be taking place at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 4 with the tripleheader NASCAR racing action starting at 7:30 p.m. Featured in the action packed night of stock car racing thrills will be the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. Members of the CFFC will be on hand to sign up new members and renewals for the organization, one of the oldest auto…

Dirt Tracks

Kennedy Holds Off Swindell To Win Night One Of The 28th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals

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Kennedy Holds Off Swindell To Win Night One Of The 28th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2, 2018) Narrowly holding off Sammy Swindell off the final turn at Knoxville Raceway, Canada's Thomas Kennedy raced to his first career victory with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by Sawblade.com. Grabbing the Thursday opener of the 28th annual Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, Kennedy also has the distinction of being the first Canadian shoe to win a 360cid A-Feature at the Iowa half-mile. "I was struggling to…

Dirt Tracks

4TH ANNUAL THUNDER CUP UP FOR GRABS AS ALL STAR SPRINTS SHOWCASE SMOKE ON THE HILL 2

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LEVAN Machine & Truck Equipment present. . . 4TH ANNUAL THUNDER CUP UP FOR GRABS AS ALL STAR SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS SHOWCASE SMOKE ON THE HILL 2 THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 ADVANCE TICKETS MAY BE RESERVED AT THIS TIME Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (August 2, 2018 ) – On Thursday night, August 23, Thunder on the Hill converts to Smoke on the Hill 2 as the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 410 sprints team up with the Grandview NASCAR Modifieds for the fourth annual Thunder Cup Championship. Levan Machine & Truck Equipment…

Dirt Tracks

NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FOLLOWING JULY 28TH EVENT

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NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FOLLOWING JULY 28TH EVENT Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (August 2, 2018) – New Egypt Speedway has suspended Hammer Sportsman driver Billy Osmun for excessively speeding through the pit area during the July 28th event held at NES. Osmun will be suspended for the next points paying Sportsman event and has been disqualified from the 7/28 event. Under the speedway’s General Rules, Protests & Penalties, No. 12 the rule reads. 12. Any driver who is speeding through the pit area will be subject to disqualification from the…

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Dave Marcuccilli’s Dream Season

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Dave Marcuccilli’s Dream Season Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photo By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations - August 2, 2018 - The driver of the No.M1 Page Trucking machine, Dave Marcuccilli, has been having what most would call a dream season. The sportsman driver out of Montezuma, N.Y. has collected 16 victories so far this season. “That’s more than some drivers get in their career,” said Marcuccilli. With ten years of sportsman racing under his belt, it was only a matter of time for Marcuccilli to have his breakout year. Marcuccilli currently leads the points chase at his Saturday night home…

Dirt Modifieds

VAHLCO Wheels Signs On As Presenting Sponsor of Nationally Televised ‘Blast at the Beach’ August 28

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VAHLCO Wheels Signs On As Presenting Sponsor of Nationally Televised ‘Blast at the Beach’ August 28 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Lights, camera, action! National television returns to Northeast dirt Modified racing on Tuesday, August 28 at Georgetown Speedway. And VAHLCO Wheels will be front and center. For the first time in the history of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco, an event will be nationally televised on MAV-TV with the fifth running of the ‘Blast at the Beach’ Velocita-USA South Region big-block/small-block Modified event. On the card…

Dirt Tracks

THE JERSEY RUSH VIII IS A NO GO FOR 2018, EVENT TO RETURN TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2019

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THE JERSEY RUSH VIII IS A NO GO FOR 2018, EVENT TO RETURN TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2019 Story By: Bob Miller/Jersey Rush Photo By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 1, 2018) – For seven years, the Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush thrilled race fans with an exciting double header of 410 Sprints and Modifieds however, the forecast of threatening weather on Tuesday night, July 24 stopped the eighth running of the event. After scrambling to find a date that would accommodate race teams, tracks, and fans, the Jersey Rush promotional team announced today that the 2018 running…

Dirt Modifieds

The Stars and Cars of the Super DIRTcar Series Travel West for Back-to-Back Races

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The Stars and Cars of the Super DIRTcar Series Travel West for Back-to-Back Races at Merrittville Speedway and Ransomville Speedway Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – July 29, 2018 – Just before the Super DIRTcar Series takes its August break, the Big-Block Modifieds will saddle up and ride west to a pair of classic Series race tracks on the Series schedule since the early ‘70s. Harvey’s 100 takes place on Monday, August 6 at Merrittville Speedway, in Thorold, Ontario; and the next day, Tuesday, August 7, the Series rolls into Ransomville (NY) Speedway…

Dirt Late Models

World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models Invade Georgetown Speedway Thursday, August 16

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models Invade Georgetown Speedway Thursday, August 16: $10,000 to Win! Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The Outlaws are coming! The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series invades Georgetown Speedway on Thursday, August 16 for the ‘Fulton Bank 40’ paying a massive $10,000 to win for 40 laps around the Sussex County half-mile oval. The series makes its only visit to the region with primary sponsorship once again from Fulton Bank. Last season, Ohio’s Devon Moran picked up the victory and accompanying 10k by fending off the advances…

Dirt Modifieds

Time To “Hustle the High Banks” Of Woodhull Raceway

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Time To “Hustle the High Banks” Of Woodhull Raceway: Short Track Super Series Invades August 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WOODHULL, NY – The high-banked, one-third-mile Woodhull Raceway is known as ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring.’ On Wednesday, August 8, the Ted and Brandi White-owned facility will be the focal point of Northeast Modified racing when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco invades for its annual summer visit. The STSS Modifieds compete for a $5,400 top prize in the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 54’ presented by NAPA Auto Parts of Addison…

Dirt Modifieds

One-On-One Spectator Truck & SUV Races Part Of Fulton Speedway Saturday, August 4 Racing Program

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One-On-One Spectator Truck & SUV Races Part Of Fulton Speedway Saturday, August 4 Racing Program Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – When the month of August hits, point races heat up coming down the homestretch to decide the 2018 Track Champions. The intensity will be turned up by the racers looking for any bit of speed they can find this Saturday, August 4 when Willmes Law will present a night of fast, family affordable fun racing. On the race card will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker…

Brewerton Speedway

RUSH Late Models Join Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 3 Race Night

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RUSH Late Models Join Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 3 Race Night Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – It is now down to crunch time for race teams battling for wins and top-finishes as the calendar turns to August in the final stretch to crown 2018 track champions. This Friday, August 3rd Regional Truck & Trailer will present a night of fast, family affordable fun racing featuring the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, STARS Mod Lites, JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders plus the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models. When…

Dirt Modifieds

Doctor Makes Late House Call In Airborne 100

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Battle of Plattsburgh 100 at Airborne Park Speedway Won by Danny Johnson on Lap 98 Restart Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com PLATTSBURGH, NY - July 31, 2018 - The defending Super DIRTcar Series Champion, NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVI Champion, and current Championship points leader had the fastest car at Airborne Park Speedway in Hot Laps, Time-Trials, and 98/100 laps of the Battle of Plattsburgh 100. But then, on a lap 98 restart, The Doctor Danny Johnson, racing the Ray Graham no. 21G Big-Block Modified, went to the bottom of the track in turn one…

Dirt Tracks

4TH PA MIDGET WEEK BRINGS 4 RACES IN 4 NIGHTS TO THE KEYSTONE STATE FOR YOU

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4TH PA MIDGET WEEK BRINGS 4 RACES IN 4 NIGHTS TO THE KEYSTONE STATE FOR YOU Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Pennsylvania Midget Week begins its fourth annual edition this week as the USAC P1 Insurance National Midgets head to the Keystone State for four-straight nights at four different tracks for four events co-sanctioned by the USAC Eastern Midgets. The series commences this Thursday, August 2 with the opener at Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run, followed by stops at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown on Friday, August 3, Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway…

Dirt Tracks

BC39 ENTRY LIST UP TO 54; LARSON, BELL, BAYSTON, SEAVEY ENTER FOR KKM

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BC39 ENTRY LIST UP TO 54; LARSON, BELL, BAYSTON, SEAVEY ENTER FOR KKM Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Tracis Branch/USAC Racing Speedway, Indiana.........The latest entry list for the Inaugural Driven2SaveLives "BC39" presented by NOS Energy Drink has been released. Fifty-four drivers and cars are now entered thus far for the September 5-6 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget race on the quarter-mile dirt oval located inside turn three of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Highlighting the latest to throw their hat in the ring is the Keith Kunz Motorsports/Curb-Agajanian team, which has entered a whopping nine cars for…

Dirt Modifieds

NATIONAL PARTS SUPPLY’S SCOUT NIGHT IS READY TO SETTLE INTO NEW EGYPT ON SATURDAY

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NATIONAL PARTS SUPPLY'S SCOUT NIGHT IS READY TO SETTLE INTO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY AUGUST 4 Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (July 31, 2018) - Scout Night, presented by National Parts Supply, settles into New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, August 4. All scouts in uniform will be admitted to the grandstand for free. On the track, the Modifieds return to Saturday night action after a rainout on July 21 and a scheduled evening off on July 28. The chase for the 2018 Modified title at New Egypt Speedway is very tight…

Dirt Modifieds

CFFC NIGHT NASCAR TRIPLEHEADER OF STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

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CFFC NIGHT NASCAR TRIPLEHEADER OF STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL ON AUGUST 11 BOBBY GUNTHER WALSH AND SPONSORS POST $1,000 HARD CHARGER AWARD FOR FREEDOM 76 GULAR, REIMERT AND SNYDER STILL TOP THE NASCAR STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 30, 2018 . . . One of the oldest fan organizations in the nation, the Checkered Flag Fan Club, will be supporting the NASCAR stock car racing action at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 4 with the tripleheader racing action starting at…

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Robinson and Finocchario Take Twin 20s for the Sunoco New York Super Stocks

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Robinson and Finocchario Take Twin Twenties for the Sunoco New York Super Stocks by Insinger Performance at Spencer Speedway Story By: Shylo Fuchs/NYSS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Twenty Eight Super Stocks traveled to Spencer Speedway on the last Friday of July to battle it out in a pair of twenty lap features on a beautiful summer evening. Chris Finocchario would be looking to defend his season long record as the only winner at Spencer Speedway in the Super Stock division. Joe Miller and Billy Coyle would bring the field to the green in feature number one. Coyle would grab the…

Dirt Modifieds

HBR Racing Recap 7/30/18

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HBR Racing Recap 7/30/18 Story by: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – July 30, 2018 – The HBR team opened their week with a trip across the border to Quebec, Canada on Monday and Tuesday with the Super DIRTcar Series. Monday evening had the team at Autodrome Granby in front of a packed house. Jimmy Phelps started off on a good note with a heat race win, placing him into the top-12 redraw. By luck of the draw, Phelps rolled off on the outside of the third row for the 100-lap main event. “We kind of…

Bridgeport Speedway

WATT CHARGES FROM THE BACK FOR THIRD BRIDGEPORT VICTORY

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WATT CHARGES FROM THE BACK FOR THIRD BRIDGEPORT VICTORY Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Jim Brown & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com After a flat tire and a broken shock that required two trips to the pits and restarting at the rear of the field not once but twice, reigning Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified Champion, Ryan Watt charged into the lead on lap seventeen and drove to his third Bridgeport win of the season. Tom Sherby's late race pass saw the former Rookie contender capture his first career victory in Stewart Stainless 602 Crate Sportsman action while Tom Wills…

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BLEWETT (MODS), WOHL, BYRNE AND BOWERS (FACTORY STOCKS) EARN WALL WINS

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BLEWETT (MODS), WOHL, BYRNE AND BOWERS (FACTORY STOCKS) EARN WALL WINS SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ One of the largest crowds of the 2018 All American Auto Group Racing Series witnessed seven feature races at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night with Howell's Jimmy Blewett taking his eighth Modified win of the year. With three main events on the schedule for the Factory Stocks Beachwood's Elliot Wohl, Howell's Richie Byrne and John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant were all winners on Snap On Tools Night. Blewett started deep in the field in…

Dirt Modifieds

“THE JACK” AT FONDA TO OFFER GUARANTEED STARTING SPOT FOR THE MAIN EVENT AT NAPA AUTO PARTS SUPER DIRT WEEK

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“THE JACK” AT FONDA TO OFFER GUARANTEED STARTING SPOT FOR THE MAIN EVENT AT NAPA AUTO PARTS SUPER DIRT WEEK 2018 AT OSWEGO Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jeff Karabin & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – Guaranteed starting spots are hard to come by for any big racing events, if there are any even available. In 2018, DIRTcar announced earlier this year that six Super DIRTcar Series events held this season would award guaranteed starting positions to the winners of those events in the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week 200 to be held this October at the…

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Marks Gets Second Career Outlaw Victory in Non-Stop Weedsport Feature

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Brent Marks Gets Second Career Outlaw Victory in Non-Stop Weedsport Feature Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Dave Biro/DB3 WEEDSPORT, NY – July 29, 2018 – Brent Marks led all 35 laps en route to his second career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature at Weedsport Speedway. Despite Marks lapping up to eighth in the non-stop Feature, it was far from easy as he fended off Sheldon Haudenschild and Jacob Allen who completed the podium. Brent Marks won the Sears Craftsman Dash, earning the pole for the 35-lap event along with fellow Pennsylvania native Jacob Allen. Marks got…

Dirt Modifieds

Super Matt’ Sheppard Takes York County Nationals $10,000

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Last To First: ‘Super Matt’ Sheppard Takes York County Nationals $10,000 At BAPS Motor Speedway After Pitting On Lap 17 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com NEWBERRYTOWN, PA – “I thought it was over.” Those were the words of Matt Sheppard as he reflected on Sunday night’s Sunoco Race Fuels/Insinger Performance York County Nationals at BAPS Motor Speedway. ‘Super Matt’ was leading the 50-lap Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco big-block/small-block Modified event when he packed the right-rear wheel with mud and relinquished the lead to head to the pits. Restarting at the…

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Kyle Busch charges from the back at Pocono for sixth win of the season

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Kyle Busch charges from the back at Pocono for sixth win of the season Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com LONG POND, Pa. – A post-qualifying inspection failure? No problem. A starting position deep in the field for Sunday’s Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway? Just another challenge for Kyle Busch to overcome. Holding off a determined charge from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Daniel Suarez in two late restarts—the first after a brutal wreck that sidelined Bubba Wallace—Kyle Busch powered his No. 18 Toyota to his sixth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season,…

Bowman Gray Stadium

Tim Brown Back in the Groove at Bowman Gray

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Tim Brown Back in the Groove at Bowman Gray Story By: Loren Pinillis/Bowman Gray Stadium Photos By: Eric Hylton/Bowman Gray Stadium (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Tim Brown is back. That was the sentiment of the #83 crew and their fans after the ten-time champion qualified on the pole, led all the way, and then claimed the checkered in Saturday’s first 25-lapper for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. Saturday’s pole was Brown’s third in a row, with the win being his second in two weeks. It was a welcome change after a season of wrecks and misfortune as the…

Dirt Tracks

Ron Davis III Earns Hard Fought Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Victory At The Fulton Speedway

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Ron Davis III Earns Hard Fought Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Victory At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – During the 2018 season Memphis, NY’s Ron Davis III has looked nothing like a Modified rookie grabbing top finishes and an early season feature win to put him 3rd in the Fulton Speedway point standings. Saturday night was race number two of the 50-lap, $2,000-to-win Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series. Ron Davis III battled up front all race long that also had heavy traffic that he would use to his advantage. Running…

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Wyoming County Intl. Speedway Celebrates 58 years of racing

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Wyoming County Intl. Speedway Celebrates 58 years of racing Heimes, Hallett, Majchrzak and Knapp all partied in Victory lane Story & Photos By: Rob Micoli/Wyoming County International Speedway Its been 4 weeks since most of the WCIS regulars have turned laps on the high banks of the Blacktop Bullring. With all the rain we received in July, it washed the speedway and gave us a green lighting quick track to celebrate the 58th season of racing at the Perry NY racing center. It also was Racer reunion night as we saw and talked with many retired drivers, car owners and…

Dirt Tracks

WALL WINS THE MR. SPORTSMAN CLASSIC AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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WALL WINS THE MR. SPORTSMAN CLASSIC AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (July 29, 2018) - At New Egypt Speedway, Pat Wall won the Mr. Sportsman Classic. Dan Fleming was the victor in the Crate Modified feature. The main event for the Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars went to Karl Freyer. Bill Liedtka took home the checkered flag in the Mr. Street Stock Classic. Rob Longo was the victor in the 4-Cylinder contest. After the original start of the 30-lap Mr. Sportsman…

IndyCar

Rossi works two-stop strategy to winning perfection at Mid-Ohio

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Rossi works two-stop strategy to winning perfection at Mid-Ohio Story By: INDYcar Media Photos By: Joe Skibinski & Chris Jones/INDYcar LEXINGTON, Ohio (Sunday, July 29, 2018) - About the only wheel Alexander Rossi turned wrong in Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio came when he attempted a victory doughnut in the No. 27 NAPA AUTO PARTS Honda. His car slid off track and became stuck in the grass. Otherwise it was an exceptional day for the Andretti Autosport driver, who won the Verizon IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by 12.8285 seconds. Rossi was the only driver in…

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DEWEASE PASSES DIETRICH FOR PORT ROYAL DREAM RACE VICTORY, POCKETS $12,450

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DEWEASE PASSES DIETRICH FOR PORT ROYAL DREAM RACE VICTORY, POCKETS $12,450 Colton Flinner Wins Moon Shine Camo Super Late Model Main Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Lance Dewease of Fayetteville won the second Living Legend Dream Race of his career at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night to notch his 110th career oval victory, worth $10,000. Dewease overtook Danny Dietrich in traffic on the 12th lap of the 35-lap main to pick up the win after also claiming one of the semi-mains earlier in the night, worth $2,000. In the 25-lap Moon…

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DARLAND DOES IT AGAIN AT HAUBSTADT; WINDOM WEARS ISW CROWN

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DARLAND DOES IT AGAIN AT HAUBSTADT; WINDOM WEARS ISW CROWN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Haubstadt, Indiana.........For Dave Darland, there aren't many things that one could say would surprise him. After all, the man's seen it all and done it all in USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car racing throughout his storied career. However, Saturday night in the NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week" finale, "The People's Champ" did something that surprised even himself - winning at Tri-State Speedway - a track that has proven to be a bugaboo in his craw over the past…

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Madsen goes back-to-back with the All Star Circuit of Champions with win at Knoxville

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Kerry Madsen goes back-to-back with the All Star Circuit of Champions with win at Knoxville Raceway Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28, 2018) - Kerry Madsen nearly counted himself out on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, forced to start from the inside of seven for the 25-lap main event after finishing third during his respective heat race. Although distraught over his starting position, the veteran proved himself wrong in a hurry, quickly advancing through the feature field to earn his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory in as many…

Dirt Modifieds

Rudolph Wins $10,000 Hall of Fame 100 Grand Prize at Weedsport

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Erick Rudolph Wins $10,000 Hall of Fame 100 Grand Prize at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Mark Ranaletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY – July 28, 2018 – Erick Rudolph took the checkered flag at Weedsport Speedway for a $10,000 pay day and a guaranteed start in the 47th annual NAPA Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway. Rudolph, who sat second in points coming into the Hall of Fame 100, has been knocking on the door of a victory all season. His first Big-Block Modified win at Weedsport Speedway could not have come at a better time, as…

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CATALANO BROTHERS FINISH 1-2 IN VP RACING FUELS SPORTSMAN AT LANCASTER

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CATALANO BROTHERS FINISH 1-2 IN VP RACING FUELS SPORTSMAN AT LANCASTER Eldon King III wins second-straight RoC Late Model race Story By: Dave Buchanan/Lancaster National Speedway Photos By: Paula Thompson/Lancaster National Speedway LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 28, 2018) - The Catalano family of Ontario, N.Y. had a night to remember on Saturday at Lancaster National Speedway. Brothers Tommy and Timmy Catalano finished first and second in the VP Racing Fuels Sportsman feature with their mother, Amy, coming home in fifth place. Tommy also added a third place finish in the Race of Champions Late Model Series event. In other X-Press Signs…

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Bell Rings For The Third Straight Week

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Three in a row for Christopher Bell Story By: Robert Gray/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR NEWTON, Iowa — How long had it been since a non-Monster Energy Cup regular triumphed in three straight Xfinity Series races? Even NASCAR star-turned-NBC Sports Network commentator Dale Earnhardt, Jr., didn’t seem to know the answer when asked on-air — and he was the most recent driver to accomplish the feat in 1999. Until Saturday at Iowa Speedway. Christopher Bell somehow steered clear of a spate of potential disasters within the final 15 laps of the mostly-green U.S. Cellular 250, wheeling his No. 20 Ruud…

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After disqualifications, Daniel Suarez claims pole position at Pocono

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After disqualifications, Daniel Suarez claims pole position at Pocono Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR LONG POND, Pa. – Thanks to a double disqualification of two of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ so-called “Big Three,” Daniel Suarez earned the first Busch Pole Award of his career. In the final round of Friday’s knockout qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Suarez navigated the 2.5-mile track in 50,851 seconds (176.988 mph) to claim the top starting position when the cars of Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch failed post-qualifying inspection. Both Harvick and Busch had posted faster laps than Suarez,…

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Busch charges to record-tying 51st NASCAR Truck Series victory

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Kyle Busch charges to record-tying 51st NASCAR Truck Series victory Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com LONG POND, Pa. – In his last start of the season, Kyle Busch got the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory he coveted most. Holding off a charge from Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Erik Jones—who started the race in place of ailing Noah Gragson—Busch, the pole winner, powered his No. 51 Toyota across the finish line 1.469 seconds ahead of Jones’ No. 18 to win the Gander Outdoors 150 at Pocono Raceway. The number “51” had added significance on Saturday.…

Dirt Modifieds

Tim Sears Jr. Outduels Larry Wight For The Brewerton Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Win

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Tim Sears Jr. Outduels Larry Wight For The Brewerton Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Win Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway there was a strong field of invaders against Brewerton and Fulton Speedway Modified regulars that squared off in the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon.” The MDA 100 presented by Gillee’s CITGO Lubricants slug-fest came down to two Brewerton Speedway heavyweights, Larry Wight and Tim Sears Jr. The winning pass came on lap-65 when Sears would get by Wight in turn two and then…

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