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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

All Stars will invade Western PA for I-79 Summer Shootout beginning Friday at Eriez

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All Stars will invade Western PA for I-79 Summer Shootout beginning Friday at Eriez Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 18, 2018) - After a week away from competition to allow teams the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will resume this Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, with an exciting doubleheader in Western Pennsylvania; the final Western Pennsylvania visit of the 2018 season. Dubbed the I-79 Summer Shootout, the two-day campaign throughout the western…

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Expect bent fenders and bruised egos in Charlotte road course race

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Expect bent fenders and bruised egos in Charlotte road course race Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR CONCORD, N.C. – AJ Allmendinger didn’t hold back when he talked to reporters during a break in Tuesday’s road course test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I think there’s going to be a lot of contact, for sure,” Allmendinger predicted. “Through the infield, it’s pretty narrow. In general, through the infield, I think there’s going to be contact.” The bus stop chicane on the backstretch may be the most challenging section of the 2.28-mile course. Drivers will carry tremendous speed into…

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DEMO DERBY, SIX MAIN EVENTS AND DISCOUNT ADMISSION ON “PACK THE TRACK NIGHT” AT WALL STADIUM

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DEMO DERBY, SIX MAIN EVENTS AND DISCOUNT ADMISSION ON “PACK THE TRACK NIGHT” AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JULY 21) Story By: Jeff Gravatta/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Auto racing fans have a big event slated for this Saturday (July 21) at Wall Stadium Speedway with a Demolition Derby and six All American Auto Group Racing Series main events during “Pack the Track Night” action. A special discounted admission price of just $10 for adults and $5 for students aged 7 to 17 will be offered. Kids 6 and under and parking are always…

Dirt Modifieds

“THE JACK” COMING TO FONDA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

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“THE JACK” COMING TO FONDA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – “The Jack” will be held at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway on Wednesday, August 1 featuring not only the 100-lap event for the modifieds but also the 30-lap Hondo Classic for pro stocks and a street stock challenge with racing set to start at 7:15 p.m. DIRTcar made this official in a press release earlier this year saying: “In order to further honor the career of an outstanding big block modified driver, the Fourth Annual Jack Johnson Tribute…

Dirt Modifieds

Hot Racing Nights Continue At The Fulton Speedway, Saturday, July 21

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Hot Racing Nights Continue At The Fulton Speedway, Saturday, July 21 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – The racing action has been as hot as the weather at the Fulton Speedway. Last week there were last lap passes for wins and feature winners winning by less the one-second at the finish. This Saturday, July 21 the side-by-side racing just inches apart will continue when marketing partner Ingles Performance presents a night of fast, family affordable racing thrills. Doing battle on the “Highbanks” will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar…

Brewerton Speedway

Syracuse Haulers To Present Friday, July 20 Racing At The Brewerton Speedway

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Syracuse Haulers To Present Friday, July 20 Racing At The Brewerton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Brewerton Speedway marketing partner Syracuse Haulers will present a night of exciting, fast, family affordable racing this Friday, July 20th. Racing on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon” will be the ground pounding, 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, STARS Mod Lites and the JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger free. If you bring a Syracuse Nationals ticket receive half-price…

Dirt Late Models

Pearson Powers to Brown County Victory

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Pearson Powers to Brown County Victory Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS ABERDEEN, S.D. (July 17, 2018) - Earl Pearson Jr. charged from his eighth starting spot to win Tuesday night's Bullet SportsWear Shootout at Brown County Speedway. South Dakota veteran Scott Ward grabbed the lead at the start of the 50-lap main event and had the packed grandstands on their feet. Ward led the first seven laps of the race until Bobby Pierce took control. Ward fought back regaining the top spot a lap later. Pierce then moved ahead again on lap ten. Pierce and Ward ran…

Brewerton Speedway

DIRTcar 358 Modified Swings Through Brewerton & Fulton This Weekend

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MDA To Have Big Presence At Brewerton Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Friday, July 27; Fulton Speedway To Host Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Saturday, July 28 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Syracuse, NY will have a big presence at the Brewerton Speedway on Friday, July 27 when the stars and cars of the highly anticipated DIRTcar 358 Modified Series will do battle in the $4,000-To-Win- MDA 100 presented by Gillee’s NAPA Auto Parts & CITGO Lubricants. The SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, STARS Mod Lites and JB Logging…

Delaware

Boosted $3,250 To Win Both Sunoco Modifieds & Super Late Models Friday At Georgetown

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Boosted $3,250 To Win Both Sunoco Modifieds & Super Late Models Friday At Georgetown Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The stakes have risen for Friday night’s double-headliner event at Georgetown Speedway. Thanks to the support of area businesses, BOTH the Sunoco Modified and Super Late Model divisions will compete for $3,250 to win on Blue Hen Dispose-All Night at the Sussex County half-mile oval this Friday, July 20. The Sunoco Modified event was slated to pay $3,000 for its distance of 30 laps. Stockley Tavern, located just south of the speedway on…

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HBR Racing Recap 7/17/18

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HBR Racing Recap 7/17/18 Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – July 17, 2018 – The stars aligned Friday night at Brewerton Speedway for Max McLaughlin. After struggling at their Friday night home track all season, McLaughlin was able to park the Textron Off Road no.6h machine in victory lane. The HBR team kicked off their weekend Friday evening at Brewerton Speedway. Jimmy Phelps started sixth in his heat race and climbed his way through to finish third. “We missed a little bit on Friday,” Phelps said. “We were good just not good enough.” Phelps’…

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Bridgeport Utilizes Wednesday Rain Date for “Three for All”

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Bridgeport Utilizes Wednesday Rain Date for “Three for All” Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - Bridgeport Speedway has decided to push back Tuesday’s racing program to their original scheduled rain date of Wednesday, July 18. The Super Late Models, 358 small blocks, and USAC East Coast wingless 360 sprint cars will now thrill the crowd a day later on the all new Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8 mile. “And the trend continues here for us,” offered general manager Danny Serrano. “We were off this weekend and it was gorgeous weather of course....come back Tuesday…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Title Chase Heats Up

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Lucas Oil Title Chase Heats Up Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OHIO (July 17, 2018) - As the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series swing continues through the Midwest, the quest for the Lucas Oil National Championship is heating up. The 2015 National Champion, Jonathan Davenport, leads the tour's win tally this season with six victories and holds a 130-point lead in the current standings. Three-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist and the defending National Champion, Josh Richards are tied for second-place. Four-time National Champion, Earl Pearson Jr, and Tim McCreadie…

Dirt Tracks

BRIGHT GOES FOR 2ND BIG DIAMOND USAC EASTERN MIDGET VICTORY FRIDAY

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BRIGHT GOES FOR 2ND BIG DIAMOND USAC EASTERN MIDGET VICTORY FRIDAY Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Pottsville, Pennsylvania (July 16, 2018).........Collegeville, Pennsylvania's Alex Bright has three USAC Eastern Midget wins this season, including one in May at Big Diamond Speedway, where the series returns this Friday night, July 20. His five top-10s have him third in the series standings, just 35 points out of the lead. Andrew Layser is the series leader, 24 points ahead of Shawn Jackson entering Friday's race. Neither Layser nor Jackson have cracked the winners circle this year, but Layser has six top-10s in…

Dirt Tracks

USAC EAST COAST SPRINT TRIPLEHEADER VISITS BRIDGEPORT, BIG DIAMOND & PATH VALLEY

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USAC EAST COAST SPRINT TRIPLEHEADER VISITS BRIDGEPORT, BIG DIAMOND & PATH VALLEY Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com The biggest week of the season for the USAC East Coast Sprint cars unfolds this week with three events in five nights. It begins with Tuesday's race at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J. on July 17. Friday, July 20, the series visits Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pa. and Saturday night, July 21, the venue is Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run, Pa. Only Big Diamond has previously hosted the series, with Ryan Godown winning there in May.…

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Anticipation mounts as the Eldora Dirt Derby approaches

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Anticipation mounts as the Eldora Dirt Derby approaches Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - For most NASCAR fans, the Camping World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby has become a true summer rite of passage. The sport’s most unique racing offering is as highly anticipated by those watching as those who will race. And again this year, the racing lineup is accomplished, diverse and full of compelling storylines. From Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regulars such as Ryan Newman and Ty Dillon to the Camping World Truck Series 2018 championship contenders such as standings leader…

Dirt Tracks

NOS ENERGY DRINK INDIANA SPRINT WEEK PREVIEW

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NOS ENERGY DRINK INDIANA SPRINT WEEK PREVIEW Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (July 16, 2018).........Seven races in seven nights represents more than just a stretch of Summer races on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car calendar. It represents a moment in the season when the worlds of the top sprint car drivers in America and the largest crowds of the year collide in the Hoosier state for a momentous auto racing occasion. NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week champion is the title that racers covet. It's the one that represents a drivers'…

Dirt Modifieds

TWO NIGHTS OF RACING COMING UP AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, JULY 20 AND 21

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TWO NIGHTS OF RACING COMING UP AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, JULY 20 AND 21 MIKE GULAR, LOUDEN REIMERT AND DANNY SNYDER CONTINUE TO LEAD THE POINT CHASE Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 16, 2018 . . . For the first time the Outlaw Enduros and Blast from the Past Vintage racers will be in action on a Friday, July 20th, 6 p.m. at Grandview Speedway. The Outlaw Enduros (Big and Small cars) and Blast from the Past Vintage Modifieds, normally seen on Sunday afternoons, will present some exciting action but are also adding some…

IndyCar

Dixon drives to victory in Toronto, extends championship lead

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Dixon drives to victory in Toronto, extends championship lead Story By: INDYcar Media Photos By: Chris Jones/INDYcar TORONTO (Sunday, July 15, 2018) - A week after issues bedeviled his chances, Scott Dixon was the model of cool, calm and consistency in winning the Honda Indy Toronto. In doing so, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver extended his Verizon IndyCar Series championship lead and added to his career legacy. Dixon, in the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda, won by 5.2701 seconds over Team Penske's Simon Pagenaud to pick up his third victory of the 2018 season and push his points advantage to…

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Truex sweeps stages at Kentucky for fourth victory

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Truex sweeps stages at Kentucky for fourth victory Story By: Lee Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR SPARTA, Kentucky – Martin Truex Jr., made it a clean sweep at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. After starting from the pole, Truex won all three stages and successfully defended his victory from last year’s Quaker State 400. Truex led 174 laps en route to his fourth win of the season and his 19th career victory in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. “What a hell of a night this was,” Truex said. “We try to do this every single week but that just shows…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Point Champs Marcuccilli & DePuy, Kid Karklin Clear Winners At Canandaigua

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Point Champs Marcuccilli & DePuy, Kid Karklin Clear Winners At Canandaigua Trying track conditions force LOLR promoter Paul Cole to postpone Big-Block Modified main Story By: Tom Skibinski/LOL Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – July 14, 2018 - On a night promoter Paul Cole faced the forecast of possible rain showers across the region, it was ironically the recent unseasonably dry weather that ultimately forced him to curtail the 'Saturday Spectacular' at Land Of Legends Raceway. Plagued by an uncharacteristically rough racing surface giving way to dusty track conditions, first-year LOLR landlord Cole weighed the options and with…

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BLEWETT WINS WALL’S MODIFIED 100-LAPPER

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BLEWETT WINS WALL'S MODIFIED 100-LAPPER Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Defending Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria Modified driving champion Jimmy Blewett continued his impressive season on Saturday night by winning the 100-lap “Summer Scorcher” at Wall Stadium Speedway. The All American Auto Group Racing Series victory, Blewett's seventh on the season, was worth $4,000. Tyler Truex of Mayetta jumped to the lead at the outset while Blewett began his march to the front from the eighth starting slot. A couple of cautions slowed the early action and by lap 30 Blewett…

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LEFFLER MEMORIAL JOINS USAC MIDGET SCHEDULE OCT. 21 IN WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS

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LEFFLER MEMORIAL JOINS USAC MIDGET SCHEDULE OCT. 21 IN WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photo By: Neil Cavanaugh/USAC Racing Wayne City, Illinois.........The USAC P1 Insurance National Midgets will race in the memory of Jason Leffler on Sunday, October 21 at Wayne County Speedway in Illinois, with the fifth running of the "Jason Leffler Memorial." The event positions itself as the final series' race this season before heading west for California to round out the year, providing Midwest fans one last time to enjoy the action before the sun sets on the 2018 racing calendar. The event will…

Bowman Gray Stadium

Civali Grabs Unexpected Win at Bowman Gray

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Civali Grabs Unexpected Win at Bowman Gray Story By: Loren Pinillis/Bowman Gray Stadium Photos By: Eric Hylton/Bowman Gray Stadium (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Thursday night James Civali got a surprise call to hop in a car at Bowman Gray Stadium. Saturday night, he won. James Civali of Davidson enjoyed a strong season last year – finishing second in the points standings for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series with one victory and ten top-five finishes. He stepped away from the driver’s seat for the first part of 2018. Car owner David Hill put George Brunnhoelzl III behind the wheel.…

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Finocchario Wins His 4th Sunoco New York Super Stocks Race at Spencer Speedway

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Finocchario Wins His 4th Sunoco New York Super Stocks Race at Spencer Speedway Story By: Shylo Fuchs/NYSS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Lazzaro Performance sponsored a beautiful evening in Williamson, NY at Spencer Speedway on Friday night. After a rough start to the feature, including two cautions before the completion of lap one, the field of 26 Sunoco New York Super Stocks by Insinger Performance was able to settle in for an 8 lap green flag stretch. The #94 of Billy Coyle, who had rolled off from the pole, would lead laps one through eight and lose the lead on the…

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NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY AS PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT THE JERSEY RUSH VIII

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410 SPRINTS ONLY APPEARANCE IN NEW JERESY. . . . . SET FOR TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 24 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY AS PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT THE JERSEY RUSH VIII Story By: Bob Miller/Jersey Rush VIII Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ July 15, 2018. . . . . It all goes down at sun down on Tuesday night, July 24 with the eighth running of the Pioneer Pole Buildings JERSEY RUSH VIII. For their one and only appearance in the state of New Jersey, the 410 sprints will invade the state and they remain the…

Afton Motorsports Park

Short Track Super Series Looks To Make More Memories July 25 At Afton Motorsports Park

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Short Track Super Series Looks To Make More Memories July 25 At Afton Motorsports Park Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – The picturesque fairgrounds speedway located just off Interstate 88 has provided many memorable moments in the history of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco. Afton Motorsports Park has hosted more STSS events – a total of eight – than any other track since the series was formed in 2014. And back in 2006, Afton was the site of the first-ever promotion by STSS organizer Brett Deyo with the…

Dirt Modifieds

RUTSKI ROLLS TO HIS SECOND MODIFIED WIN OF THE YEAR AT NEW EGYPT

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RUTSKI ROLLS TO HIS SECOND MODIFIED WIN OF THE YEAR AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (July 15, 2018) - At New Egypt Speedway's Premio Foods Little League Night, Rich Rutski rolled to his second Modified feature win of the year. The Hammer Sportsman feature was taken by Billy Osmun. Bill Liedtka won the Street Stock main event while Joe Garey Sr. was the victor in the 4-Cylinder race. After the original start was marred by a multi-car tangle in turn one, the 30-lap Modified feature…

Dirt Modifieds

$10,000 Awaits Short Track Super Series Winner Sunday, July 29 At BAPS Motor Speedway For York County Nationals

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$10,000 Awaits Short Track Super Series Winner Sunday, July 29 At BAPS Motor Speedway For York County Nationals Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com NEWBERRYTOWN, PA – With $10,000 awaiting the winner of a 50-lap main event, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco approaches its richest event of the year on Sunday, July 29. The red clay of BAPS Motor Speedway is the host, while Sunoco Race Fuels and Insinger Performance present the York County Nationals for STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds in the division’s sole 2018 appearance at the Newberrytown, Pa., facility. In…

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MANMILLER, WILSON AND LISOWSKI ADD NAMES TO GROWING FEATURE WINNERS LIST AT GRANDVIEW

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MANMILLER, WILSON AND LISOWSKI ADD NAMES TO GROWING FEATURE WINNERS LIST DURING WHELEN ENGINEERING NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. July 15, 2018 . . . Every NASCAR feature winner that stood in victory lane on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in the action sponsored by Whelen Engineering posted their first feature win of the season. Doug Manmiller worked hard to take home the checkered in the T.P. Trailers 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature. First “The Handler” battled with veteran racer Ray Swinehart for 11 laps before he merged ahead on the…

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MIDWEST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP UNFOLDS IN GRANT FASHION

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MIDWEST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP UNFOLDS IN GRANT FASHION Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Fairbury, Nebraska.........Justin Grant busted his way into the win column Saturday night in the Inaugural Riverside Chevrolet "Midwest Midget Championship" presented by Westin Meats and Schmidt's Sanitation at Jefferson County Speedway to become the eighth different winner in the first nine races of the USAC P1 Insurance National Midget season. It's admittedly been an up-and-down 2018 racing season for Justin Grant. One year ago, the Ione, California native shot off the launching pad to become the first driver to win both the…

Dirt Late Models

Bloomquist Celebrates 600th Career Victory

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Bloomquist Celebrates 600th Career Victory Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS WHEATLAND, MO (July 14, 2018) - Scott Bloomquist took the lead on lap 32 and then pulled away to his 600th career victory on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway during the CMH Diamond Nationals. The Hall-of-Fame driver picked up his sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and his all-time series leading 92nd victory. Jimmy Owens led the first 31 laps of the race as he looked to capitalize on his past Lucas Oil Speedway success. Bloomquist, who re-started third on the…

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WAGNER DRAG RACES HODNETT TO WIN AT PORT ROYAL, CLAIMS FIRST FOR ZEMCO

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LOGAN WAGNER DRAG RACES HODNETT TO WIN AT PORT ROYAL, CLAIMS FIRST FOR ZEMCO Coleby Frye wins first late model feature of Port season, Garman and Powell also win Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Logan Wagner scored his first win anywhere for the Zemco No. 1 racing team at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night by upending Greg Hodnett in thrilling and dramatic fashion for the $3,600 payday after drag racing him down the frontstretch to the finish line on the final lap. In the 22-lap super late model main, Dover’s Coleby…

Connecticut

Tyler Ankrum Charges From Last to First To Win Second Annual Throwback 100

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Tyler Ankrum Charges From Last to First To Win Second Annual Throwback 100 Story By: Taylor Therrien/Thompson Motorsports Speedway Park Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park hosted its second annual King Cadillac GMC Throwback 100 featuring the K&N Pro Series East on Saturday, July 14 showcasing the young up-and-coming drivers of NASCAR. The theme of the night was racing history with a showcase of vintage cars and K&N drivers featuring classic paint schemes as they took to the track hoping to write their name in the history books as a NASCAR winner. The evening started with qualifying which…

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SEAVEY A BRIDESMAID NO MORE WITH SWEET SPRINGS SCORE

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ROOKIE SENSATION SEAVEY A BRIDESMAID NO MORE WITH SWEET SPRINGS SCORE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Racing Sweet Springs, Missouri.........Second, second, second. That's what the Logan Seavey personal box score read night after night following three consecutive runner-up finishes leading into Sunday's USAC P1 Insurance National Midget debut at the Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex. Late in the game, it appeared Seavey would have another bridesmaid honor to add to his resume. But with four laps to go, the Rookie sensation from Sutter, California was in prime position to pounce when the door cracked open,…

Dirt Modifieds

CONSTANTINO EARNS FIRST KOD VICTORY AT FONDA

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CONSTANTINO EARNS FIRST KOD VICTORY AT FONDA Two Races Left On Sportsman Tour To Crown 2018 King Story By: Rob Hazer/King of Dirt Photos By: Jeff Karabin/Fonda Speedway July 16, 2018 (Fonda, NY) – David Constantino has been bad fast in previous King Of Dirt Racing Sportsman events, but victory has eluded the DKM driver. That is until Saturday night at the track of champions, where Constantino fought his way to the lead and held off late race challenges from Jeremy Pitts to earn his first career KOD Sportsman tour victory. The night started off with the unique format used…

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Schatz Wins Knight Before Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway

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Donny Schatz Wins Knight Before Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ROSSBURG, OH – July 13, 2018 – Donny Schatz passed Brian Brown on Lap 10 and never looked back en route to his Knight Before the Kings Royal victory at Eldora Speedway. It was Schatz’ 275th career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory. Greg Wilson charged from 14th to finish second, with Sheldon Haudenschild completing the podium in the non-stop Feature. Brian Brown won the first Sears Craftsman Dash to earn the pole for the 30-Lap Feature, alongside Hunter Schuerenburg,…

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Bell maneuvers from back of field to win at Kentucky

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Christopher Bell maneuvers from back of field to win at Kentucky Story By: Lee Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR SPARTA, Kentucky – A spin didn’t stop Christopher Bell from the win in the ALSCO 300 at Kentucky Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing rookie was going for the pole in the final round of qualifying and spun out before completing the lap. Bell was forced to start from the rear of the field but recovered for his first win on the 1.5-mile track and his second of 2018. “This is really special,” Bell said. “I keep making mistakes. I have to…

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Defending Kentucky winner Truex earns pole in Bluegrass State

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Defending Kentucky winner Truex earns pole in Bluegrass State Story By: Lee Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR SPARTA, Kentucky – Martin Truex Jr. didn't need a dress rehearsal to put on a pole-winning performance at Kentucky Speedway on Friday. His lack of mock qualifying runs in practice did not affect the ultimate result – his first Busch Pole on the 1.5-mile track. The defending winner of the Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart executed the fastest lap in Round 3 to win the pole for Saturday night’s race at the 1.5-mile track (7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR…

Brewerton Speedway

McLaughlin Wins Exciting Brewerton Modified Feature

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Max McLaughlin Wins Exciting Brewerton Speedway Modified Feature Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Coming into Friday night racing at the Brewerton Speedway, Mooresville, NC racer Max McLaughlin sat fourth in the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block Modified point standings with his consistent finishes. One thing evaded him, a trip to victory lane. McLaughlin started the 35-lap feature in 9th spot and would steadily work his way to the front where he would have a close battle lap after lap with race leader Gary Tomkins. On lap 30 McLaughlin would grab the narrow…

Dirt Modifieds

Modified Racing Civil War Monday Night At Big Diamond Speedway

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Modified Racing Civil War Monday Night At Big Diamond Speedway When Short Track Super Series North & South Regions Collide Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MINERSVILLE, PA – For Modified fans, Monday night (July 16) at Big Diamond Speedway will produce a Civil war. For the only time in 2018, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region and Velocita-USA South Region clash on the same battlefield. It all goes down in Coal Country with the 50-lap ‘Anthracite Assault’ offering $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for 10th, $400 to…

Dirt Late Models

Pearson Snags NAPA Know How 50

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Pearson Snags NAPA Know How 50 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS GRANITE CITY, ILL. (July 13, 2018) - Earl Pearson Jr. bolted from his ninth starting spot to win Friday night's NAPA Know How 50 at Tri-City Speedway. Pearson took the lead on lap 37 from Jimmy Owens and went on to his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Owens finished in second with Tim McCreadie coming home in third. Completing the top five were Mason Zeigler and Bobby Pierce. Tony Jackson Jr. grabbed the lead at the start of the main…

Dirt Modifieds

$1,000 Sportsman Bonus On the Line in Hall of Fame Double Header Challenge at Weedsport

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$1,000 Sportsman Bonus On the Line in Hall of Fame Double Header Challenge at Weedsport Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (July 13, 2018) – Race fans from across the region are making plans to be at Weedsport Speedway on Hall of Fame Weekend, set or July 28-29, with the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds headlining action. However, a stellar field of Spano Container Sportsman Shootout Series drivers will also join the lineup on each night, with a cool $1,000 bonus on the line for the…

Dirt Modifieds

HBR Racing Recap 7/12/18

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HBR Racing Recap 7/12/18 Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – July 12, 2018 – The Heinke-Baldwin race team had an outstanding weekend where they collected three victories in just five races. Jimmy Phelps collected a win at their Friday night home track and his first Super DIRTcar Series victory since 2016 at Utica-Rome Speedway, while Max McLaughlin grabbed an emotional win at Land of Legends Raceway on Saturday. The Heinke-Baldwin race team had a very busy week in New York. Their week kicked off on Thursday at Land of Legends Raceway with the Super…

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KTJ SCORES SECOND CAREER “CHAD McDANIEL MEMORIAL” AT SOLOMON VALLEY

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KTJ SCORES SECOND CAREER "CHAD McDANIEL MEMORIAL" AT SOLOMON VALLEY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Racing Beloit, Kansas.........Prior to Wednesday night's 9th annual "Chad McDaniel Memorial," the last appearance of Kevin Thomas, Jr. at Solomon Valley Raceway in 2015 resulted in a victory. Likewise, the most recent appearance of Joe Dooling's No. 63 at Solomon Valley in 2016 resulted in a victory. When you blend the ingredients of Thomas, Dooling and Solomon Valley, it's bound to be a recipe for success. The Cullman, Alabama native became the first repeat winner of the 2018 USAC…

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Schatz Scores Exciting Brad Doty Classic Triumph at Attica Raceway Park

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Donny Schatz Scores Exciting Brad Doty Classic Triumph at Attica Raceway Park Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ATTICA, OH – July 10, 2018 – Donny Schatz passed Joey Saldana on a Lap 21 restart and fended off Kyle Larson to win the Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park, his 13th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature of the year. Larson, who started 15th, settled for second with Saldana completing the podium. There were a season-high 50 cars signed in. Carson Macedo won the first of two Sears Craftsman Dashes to earn the pole for…

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Fulton Speedway Returns To Action Saturday, July 14 With Racing, Family Autograph And Yellow Out Night

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Fulton Speedway Returns To Action Saturday, July 14 With Racing, Family Autograph And Yellow Out Night Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – This Saturday, July 14 fast, family affordable fun racing returns to the “Highbanks” of the Fulton Speedway presented by Burdick Ford of Central Square. On the race card will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman. Adult admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and under free. Pit admission is $27 Member,…

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Four Division Racing Plus One-On-One Spectator Races At The Brewerton Speedway Friday

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Four Division Racing Plus One-On-One Spectator Races At The Brewerton Speedway Friday, July 13 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – The racing at the Brewerton Speedway has been as hot as the weather, this Friday, July 13 will be no different as Pro Edge Property Maintenance will present a night of family affordable racing excitement. Racing on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon” will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders.The STARS Mod Lites will run a holdover feature plus the scheduled heats and feature.…

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Shocking Finish Leads to Brett Hearn’s First Series Win of 2018

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Shocking Finish Leads to Brett Hearn's First Series Win of 2018 Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY – July 10, 2018 – It looked like nothing would stop five-time Super DIRT Week Champion and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen from driving away with the Ultimate Outlaw 100, but a late race mechanical failure sent the no. 44 behind the wall with just nine laps left. Brett The Jet Hearn inherited the lead and never looked back, taking the checkered flag for the Ultimate Outlaw 100 at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY.…

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BELL SCORES KUNZ’S 100TH USAC MIDGET WIN AT USAC’S RED DIRT DEBUT

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BELL SCORES KUNZ'S 100TH USAC MIDGET WIN AT USAC'S RED DIRT DEBUT Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Richard Bales/USAC Racing Meeker, Oklahoma.........In the illustrious history of Keith Kunz's tenure as a car owner, no individual has won more USAC National Midget feature events than Christopher Bell. Perhaps it was most fitting that it was Bell who drove Kunz's machine to victory lane for the 100th time with the series at "Tuesday Night Thunder" in USAC 's Red Dirt Raceway debut. The Norman, Oklahoma native drove to his 22nd USAC National Midget victory Tuesday, tying Bobby East…

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Jason Dinzler Reigns Supreme Over The Sunoco New York Super Stock Field at Evans Mills Speedway

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Jason Dinzler Reigns Supreme Over The Sunoco New York Super Stock Field at Evans Mills Speedway Story By: Shylo Fuchs/NYSS Photos by: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Saturday July 7th would find 26 Super Stocks signed into the Evans Mills Speedway to battle it out for victory in the F/A Products 50 lap main event. Four heats would qualify 12 cars for handicapping and lock the field in for what was guaranteed to be a great show for the Sunoco New York Super Stocks by Insinger Performance. The sun would set and the track would cool down during intermission as the drivers and…

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