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Matt Sheppard: Big Time, Small Time

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] After Parting Ways with HBR, Sheppard has accomplished what Many Thought was Improbable; Leads the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Standings over Stewart Friesen Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 19, 2016- Open trailers are a thing of the past; a venerable relic from a far simpler time. Very seldom does one see one of these mythical modes of transport since the invention of enclosed trailers and mammoth stacker haulers and yet whenever the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into town, one of its premier drivers arrives with his backup…

BRIDGEPORT THREE FOR ALL WINS TO WATT, LINGO & WELLER

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT THREE FOR ALL WINS TO WATT, LINGO & WELLER Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Three divisions of racing on a hot summer night - something for every racing fan! Stock cars, Late Models and Sprint cars on the same racing card - a racing fan's dream sponsored by BRB Contractors of King of Prussia and DA's Auto Body. Boyertown, PA driver, Ryan Watt, continued his winning ways. After picking up the win in Saturday night's Big Block Modified feature, the current Saturday night point leader drove ahead of rookie driver, Matt Stangle…

Fulton Speedway 31st Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend Tickets Now Available

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Fulton Speedway 31st Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend Tickets Now Available; One Of The Northeast Premiere Events Kicks Off Super DIRT Week XLV Story By Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway - Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 17, 2016 - Oswego County will be the center of the dirt track racing world starting on September 30 - October 1 when the Fulton Speedway will kick off Oswego Speedways Super DIRT Week XLV with one of the Northeast premier events, the 31st Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton. Tickets are now available by going…

POINT BATTLE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IS DOWN TO JUST THREE REMAINING RACES

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] POINT BATTLE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IS DOWN TO JUST THREE REMAINING RACES INCLUDING SATURDAY NIGHT; HENNING’S TRAINS HAS LIONEL TRAINS FOR LUCKY YOUNGSTERS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway - Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 17, 2016 . . . NASCAR stock car racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night with a tripleheader card featuring the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars and each race will have an impact on the continuing battle for the point titles. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Henning’s Trains of Lansdale will send three lucky youngsters…

LUCAS OIL ESS TOUR LANDING AT THE WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY FOR LEGENDS REUNION

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] LUCAS OIL ESS TOUR LANDING AT THE WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY FOR LEGENDS REUNION Story By: Weedsport Speedway Media - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff On Sunday, August 21st, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will invade the Weedsport Speedway for the second annual Legends Reunion presented by Pit Stop Convenience Stores. The action filled event will not only feature a full points show for the 360 Sprint Cars, but also the induction of Dick Carbery and Don Magee into the ESS Hall of Fame earlier in the afternoon. Pre-race activities will include an autograph session starring many ESS legends.…

Mr. DIRTcar Home Track Championship Standings As Of 8/15/16

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Mr. DIRTcar Home Track Championship Standings Current Point Standings as of Aug. 15, 2016 Story By: Mandee Pauch/DIRTcar Media - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - Aug. 16, 2016 - The Mr. DIRTcar Home Track program has been tracking members at their DIRTcar sanctioned home tracks since the beginning of January. The Mr. DIRTcar Home Track Championship pits local racers from across the Northeast region against one another in pursuit of the title and points payout at all DIRTcar sanctioned tracks throughout the region. The championship recognizes the work put in by weekly racers throughout the…

Heath Memorial Up This Weekend at Five Mile Point

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52ND RUNNING OF THE HEATH MEMORIAL TO BE CONTESTED OVER TWO DAYS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FIVE MILE POINT MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- August 17, 2016- Five Mile Point Speedway will honor the founders Anna and Irving Heath this Saturday and Sunday with the 52nd consecutive running of the Heath Memorial. For the first time ever the race will be contested over two days, this Saturday and Sunday. Racing on Saturday begins at 7 p.m. with racing set for 6…

Midseason Madness: Stewart Friesen is Hitting His Stride

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After a Consistent Start to the 2016 Season, Friesen and the Halmar Racing Team Are Coming On Strong; Set to Make First-Career Bristol NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Start Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRAKERS, NY- August 16, 2016- There’s nothing simple about starting a new race team. With the announcement shortly after the conclusion of the 2015 season that championship modified driver Stewart Friesen and the Halmar Racing Team would be joining forces the following year, expectations were high; almost to the point of being unrealistic. There’s no shame in what Friesen and his…

WOODHULL STSS ‘HUSTLIN’ THE HIGH BANKS’ EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] WOODHULL STSS ‘HUSTLIN’ THE HIGH BANKS’ EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY After looking at the forecast information available and taking into account the long haul for race teams to participate, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP ‘Hustlin the High Banks 52’ has been postponed by one day to the scheduled rain date of Wednesday, August 17. All times, prices and information remain the same. “This decision was made with respect to all involved, including our traveling teams who make their longest tow of the series,” said STSS organizer Brett Deyo. “I very much respect…

Pauch Jr. Victorious at New Egypt Speedway

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Billy Pauch Jr. Takes Another Victory in the 358-Modifieds at New Egypt Story By: MIKE WISNIEWSKI / NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Photos By: HARRY MEEKS / RACERSGUIDE.COM [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] NEW EGYPT, NJ- August 15, 2016- On Beach Party Night presented by Hammer Electric at New Egypt Speedway, Billy Pauch, Jr. won the 358 Modified feature. Ryan Godown captured the checkered flag in the Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprint main event. Mick Search topped the field in the Street Stock feature. After the original start of the 30-lap 358 Modified feature was marred by a caution, a clean restart saw John…

VonDohren Leads the Way in NASCAR Points at Grandview

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VonDohren, Lisowski and Schutz Lead NASCAR/Track Point Standings at Grandview Speedway with just Three Point Races Left in Season Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 15, 2016- Defending NASCAR Whelen All American Series T.P. Trailers 358 champion Craig VonDohren continues to set the pace in the chase for the 2016 title. With his win in the prestigious Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial race this past Saturday VonDohren now has 3694 points and four feature wins to his credit. Second in the standings is Mike Gular who has 3576…

Short Track Super Series South Region Concludes at Georgetown Speedway August 30th

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Short Track Super Series South Region Concludes At Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30; Marketing Partners, Bonus Award Sponsors Signing On For ‘Blast at the Beach’ Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE- August 15, 2016- The finale of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South takes place Tuesday, August 30 at Georgetown Speedway. And momentum continues to build for the third annual ‘Blast at the Beach’ to be contested at the half-mile clay oval. A 35-lap big-block/small-block Modified event offering a winner’s share of…

Hearn Untouchable Again at Lebanon Valley

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Despite Battling Back Issues, Brett Hearn Returned to Victory Lane at the Valley in Dominant Fashion; Increases Career Win Total to 892 Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 14, 2016- Some drivers tend to crumble under pressure; championship caliber drivers do not. Plagued by back issues following the Super DIRTcar Series stop at Weedsport Speedway on Tuesday night, questions arose concerning the likeliness of seeing Brett Hearn behind the wheel of his famed No. 20 Madsen Overhead Doors sponsored modified at the Lebanon Valley Speedway on Saturday night. Needless to say, those questions were answered in dominating fashion.…

Feel The Rush at New Egypt Jersey Rush VI

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THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE-HEADER TO ATTRACT THE ULTIMATE TALENT TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: BOB MILLER / THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HARRY MEEKS / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ – August 12, 2016- The NAPA Auto Parts Jersey Rush VI presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings returns to the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, August 23 the ultimate double-header program of 410 sprints and modifieds with a talent filled field of competitors expected. In the 410 sprints, expect two time Jersey Rush winner JJ Grasso along with Lucas Wolfe, Ryan Smith, Greg Hodnett,…

‘Super Matt’ Wins Jack Johnson Tribute Race at Fonda

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Drives Around Stewart Friesen with 10 Laps Remaining to Claim RoC Modified Victory Story By: JAMES A. ELLIS / THE LEADER HERALD Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 11, 2016- For the majority of Wednesday's Jack Johnson Tribute Night main event, Matt Sheppard could catch race-leader Stewart Friesen but could not find a way past. That all changed with 10 laps to go. The caution flew for Bobby Varin who slowed with a flat right front tire. On the restart, Sheppard made a strong big for the lead. The modified pilot out of Waterloo swung wide entering turn…

Brett Hearn: Chasing 900

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Sussex, New Jersey’s own is Closing In on Another Career Milestone and Chasing Two More Track Championships at the Same Time Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: MATT NOLES & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 11, 2016- Athletes often have their careers defined by the numbers. Where words can be bent and twisted to tell the tale of our proverbial warriors in one light or the other, numbers cannot and therefore they never lie. In the case of Brett Hearn, the numbers tell the story of an incredible career and what’s more, he’s not even through…

Family Autograph Night Friday at Brewerton

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Family Autograph Night This Friday, August 12 At The Brewerton Speedway Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- August 11, 2016- This Friday, August 12 Firehouse Subs will present fan and driver favorite Family Autograph Night at the Brewerton Speedway. What makes the night so popular is all the fans in attendance will be able to come trackside and get up close to all the race cars, meet their favorite drivers for autographs, photos and driver giveaways. Collectibles Galore, sponsor on Tyler Trump’s SUNY Canton Sportsman will have grab bags for all…

Fan Fest this Saturday at the Fulton Speedway

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Fulton Speedway Set For $20 Car Load Night And Fan Fest This Saturday, August 13 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August 11, 2016- After overwhelmingly hearing positive responses from fans in 2015, this Saturday, August 13 grab your relatives, friends and neighbors and hop in your vehicle and head to the Fulton Speedway. Thanks to major marketing partner Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux admission is only $20 per car load for Fan Fest, and high speed dirt track racing. Single general admission is just $12 with pit admission $27. Fan…

At Least $10,000 to Winner of Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Saturday at Grandview

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Pocono IndyCar Tickets go to Lucky Winners Courtesy of WNPV-1440 AM Radio Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 11, 2016- The man who created Grandview Speedway more than a half century ago will be remembered this Saturday when the annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented. The 50-lap classic featuring the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds will reward the winner with at least $10,000 and just may attract some “visitors” looking to test their skills against the Saturday night regulars. Current point leader Craig VonDohren will be looking…

BRIDGEPORT PRESENTS THE THREE FOR ALL – A RACE FAN’S DREAM EVENT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT PRESENTS THE THREE FOR ALL - A RACE FAN'S DREAM EVENT Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com On August 16th, the Bridgeport Speedway will present the second Three for All event on the 5/8th mile speedway - a triple header show featuring the Super Late Models, United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars and 358 Small Block Modifieds with each division competing in qualifying events and a twenty-five lap feature events. It's a race fan's dream - guaranteed to offer something for everyone's taste in dirt track racing! The Three for All will be…

It All Comes Down To The ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway August 30

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] It All Comes Down To The ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30; Short Track Super Series South Region Champion Will Be Crowned Story By: Brett Deyo/Short Track Super Series - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Three states, six tracks, 279 feature laps and it all comes down to this! The 2016 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region championship will be decided at the Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach’ on Tuesday, August 30. For the third consecutive year, the historic Georgetown half-mile will play…

Tomkins Makes Last-Lap Pass for Weedsport Victory

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Gary Tomkins Waits to the Last Lap to Grab Tuesday’s Hall of Fame 100 Super DIRTcar Series Feature Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 10, 2016- It will never matter how many laps you lead in a race; it only matters if you lead the last one. After jumping out to the lead at the start of Tuesday night’s Hall of Fame 100 Super DIRTcar Series event at the Weedsport Speedway, Erick Rudolph led 99-laps and held off challenges from Stewart Friesen in the process, but he couldn’t…

STSS set for Woodhull Raceway Invasion

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It’s Just One Week Until The ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 52’ At Woodhull Raceway; $5,200 To The Winner From Posted Purse Of More Than $25,000 At Stake For Short Track Super Series! Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WOODHULL, NY- August 10, 2016- In 2015, it was the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP "race of the summer!" In just one week, it happens again for the Halmar International North Region competitors at Woodhull Raceway. On Tuesday, August 16, the paperclip-shaped, one-third-mile track gains the spotlight with the…

New Egypt Speedway Will Honor Bryan Clauson During Saturday, August 13th Event

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] New Egypt Speedway Will Honor Bryan Clauson During Saturday, August 13th Event Fans Wearing Clauson T-shirts Will Help Donate $6.30 to USAC Benevolent Fund Story By: Allyse Wolfinger/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ-- The dirt racing community was shocked at the passing of one of its most likable and recognizable names when USAC driver Bryan Clauson succumbed to injuries he sustained while leading the Belleville Midget National event on Saturday, August 6th. Clauson was a fan favorite and USAC feature winner at New Jersey’s New Egypt Speedway and during their event on Saturday,…

ROOKIE, JONES MAKES HIS RETURN TO BRIDGEPORT VICTORY LANE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] ROOKIE, JONES MAKES HIS RETURN TO BRIDGEPORT VICTORY LANE Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Racers Guide.com Photo Staff Big Block Modified rookie, CJ Jones charged to his second Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified feature win just six weeks after earning his first career win on the 5/8 mile Bridgeport Speedway. The Ottsville, PA driver led for seventeen laps before Joseph Watson put the No. 1J out in front, using the inside line to move ahead of Jones on a restart. But Jones was not to be denied as he raced back by Watson some…

Jack Johnson Night this Wednesday for RoC Modifieds at Fonda Speedway

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Special Tribute Night for Legend to Take Place Wednesday, August 10th Story By: RoC MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 9, 2016- The Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Dirt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco heads to the “Track of Champions” – Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway for the Jack Johnson Night on Wednesday, August 10. Johnson of Duanesburg, N.Y., captured 11 track championships at Fonda and is one of the legends of dirt-modified racing. His career spanned several decades, where he called Fonda his home track throughout his illustrious career, which was highlighted by two victories on the mile…

It’s Godown in Modified Return to Susky

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Susky Sunday: Ryan Godown Rockets To Thrilling Susquehanna Speedway Short Track Super Series Victory In Return Of The Modifieds; Brandon Grosso $1,000 Sportsman Victor Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- August 9, 2016- For the first time since 2009, the rumble of Modifieds returned to Susquehanna Speedway. And New Jersey’s Ryan Godown etched his name in the record books. Godown, who hails from the Garden State town of Ringoes, topped a thrilling 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified event on Sunday night, earning $5,000 for his second straight victory with the Bob Hilbert Sportswear…

Rudalavage Grabs Penn Can Victory

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Becomes First Repeat Modified Winner in 2016 Story By: DAN HARPELL / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY Photo By: CHASE FX PHOTO SUSQUEHANNA, PA- August 9, 2016- After eight different drivers visiting Penn Can Speedway’s victory lane in eight races, Alan Rudalavage finally broke the streak Friday night becoming the first repeat winner in the Modified feature. Dusty Barton, Shane Wolfe, Jr., Bud Phillips, Randy Fox and Frank Kennedy also raced to victories on Friday night. Mike Dougherty blasted out to the early lead in the Modified feature with Frank Porreca following close behind. Dougherty was hooked up and flying and looked as…

Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial this Saturday at Grandview

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$10,000-to-win T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified Classic this Saturday, August 13th Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 9, 2016- Coming up on Saturday, August 13th, is one of the richest and most prestigious events of the season for the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds when the annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented at Grandview Speedway. The 50-lap race for the Modifieds offers at least $10,000 to the winner and often attracts some outsiders to test their skills against the outstanding talents that regularly race at Grandview Speedway. The…

Alan Barker Rolls to I-88 Victory

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I-88 Speedway Recap from August 5, 2016 Story By: STEPHAN CLAPPERTON / I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY- August 7, 2016- Alan Barker took the lead with two laps remaining in the Greg Page Construction Modified feature on Klinger Power Sports Night at I-88 Speedway and went on to take his first Modified feature win at the track. Barker, of Norwich, capitalized on heavy lapped traffic in front of Mitch Gibbs coming off turn four to take the lead using the high side off the turn. “It feels really good to finally maintain throughout the…

VonDohren Takes Big Diamond Checkers

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VonDohren Becomes First Back-To-Back 358 modifed Feature Winner At Big Diamond In 2016 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 7, 2016- The competitiveness of the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division has been only display all season long at Big Diamond Speedway. Nearly five months into the season, there hadn’t been a back-to-back winner in the division. Until Friday night. Craig VonDorhren raced to his second straight win and moved into second place in the point standings. Other winners on Friday were Tim Fitzpatrick (U.S.S. Achey…

The X-Man Cometh: Phelps Wins a Barn-Burner at Fulton

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Chad Phelps Wins Incredible Fulton Speedway Modified Feature Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August 7, 2016- Saturday night Fulton Speedway Modified feature left fans wanting more and will have them talking for some time in what the majority of the people said was the race of the year at the speedway. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified feature, the majority of the race you could have thrown a blanket over the top four. Laps 33-34 saw Chad Phelps and Larry Wight go under the flag stand…

This Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Invades Weedsport

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Celebrates racing legends with Hall of Fame 100 Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- August 7, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds will be making their first appearance at Weedsport Speedway this season on Tuesday, Aug. 9 for the illustrious Hall of Fame 100. The Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame will be celebrating its 25th annual induction ceremonies the night prior to the Hall of Fame 100 on Monday, Aug. 8. So far there have been 22 Hall of Fame races, 12 different…

Perrego Roars to Accord Victory

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Perrego Remains Hot In Convincing Drive To Second Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified Action Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ACCORD, NY- August 6, 2016- On a hazy but warm summer day in August, the Accord Speedway swung back into action on Friday evening. With temperatures in the low 80’s and a warm gentle breeze blowing across the speedway grounds, Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer reeled off an outstanding racing card for the good crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent racing action. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good…

Lightning Strikes at Brewerton

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Larry Wight Makes Lightning Quick Charge For Brewerton Speedway Modified Victory Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS and JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- August 6, 2016- Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Larry Wight from Phoenix, NY showed that the recent decision to switch to a Bicknell chassis was the correct one, parking his Gypsum Express/No.99L in victory lane. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified feature, Wight was both quick and patient as he waited for racing lanes to open and when they did he took full advantage. Wight moved into…

“Whelen Wednesday” Set For Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt on August 10

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Mid-Season Championships at Special Mid-Week Date Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, VT- August 4, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway is going mid-week racing next Wednesday night, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. The 3/10-mile Dirt Track will host the double-points Mid-Season Championship presented by Whelen Engineering, which has been rescheduled after being postponed by rain last Sunday. The Dirt Track will continue to race every Sunday night as planned, but with only three events completed so far in 2016 due to many weather cancellations, the “Whelen Wednesday” event was…

Woodhull Raceway Military Appreciation Night on Tap

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Woodhull Raceway Set To Honor Veterans & Armed Forces Saturday Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES WOODHULL NY- August 4, 2016- Saturday night’s action on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway will be dedicated to the fine men and women of our armed forces and veterans of the armed forces. The racing program this week, is presented by Shawknee Acres Farms. It is because of the sacrifices that the men and women of our military make that allow us to come out to our favorite dirt tracks and enjoy ourselves in a…

Action-Packed Weekend Ahead at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Fireworks and C.J. Richards Memorial on Asphalt; Double features on Dirt Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES WEST HAVEN, VT- August 4, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway is geared up for a jam-packed weekend of stock car racing on August 6-7. The Rutland County facility hosts NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing on its half-mile Asphalt Track on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track runs on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m., each boasting a program overflowing with excitement. Carrara Masonry & Concrete hosts the action on the Asphalt Track…

Final Full Month Of Racing at Big Diamond Speedway Begins Friday

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Coalcracker Weekend Set For Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 Story By: SHAWN WOODS / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 4, 2016- The No Sweat Service Group, the title sponsor of the street stock division at Big Diamond Speedway, will help kick off the final full month of racing on Friday night. A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks. The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and…

Friesen Rebounds at Ransomville

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Takes Home Summer Nationals Victory Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- Aug 3, 2016- Stewart Friesen keeps it in the family once again as he captured the Super DIRTcar Series Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway Tuesday night for the second year in a row. Friesen's night started off on a bad note as he damaged his car in time trials and was forced to bring out his back-up car. That didn't stop Friesen and the Halmar team from rebounding to take home the victory. "This is awesome. The Halmar…

Brewerton Speedway Championship Battles Hit the Home Stretch

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NY6A 600 Sprint Tour Set To Invade Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 5; Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman And Four Cylinders Start Home Stretch Of Point Battles For 2016 Track Championships; Mod Lites Week Off. Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- August 3, 2016- The ultra quick NY6A 600 Micro Sprint Tour is set to challenge the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon’ this Friday, August 5 on VP Small Engines Fuels night at the Brewerton Speedway. Don’t let the size of the winged 600 Micro Sprints fool you. They provide lightning quick speeds and great…

It’s a Wide Open Game for STSS Inaugural Event Sunday at Susquehanna

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It’s A Wide-Open Game Entering Sunday’s Short Track Super Series Modified Invasion Of Susquehanna Speedway; Five Winners In Five STSS South Events So Far In 2016! Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- August 3, 2016- It’s a wide open game this Sunday, August 7, at Susquehanna Speedway. For the first time since 2009, Modifieds return to the Newberrytown, Pa., oval in the ‘York County Nationals’ 50-lap event offering $5,000 to win from a purse structure of more than $25,000. The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP event…

Big-Block Modifieds Return to Action at OCFS

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CRSA Sprint Cars will make third “Hard Clay” appearance of 2016 Story By: JOHN SNYDER / OCFS MEDIA Photos By: HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY- August 3, 2016- Following a mid-summer hiatus, the 800-horse power Big Block Modifieds roar back to action Saturday, August 6 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. And with just four race meets remaining to determine the Modified division point championship, the excitement level will reach a fever pitch. That’s because just 32 points separate the top-ten drivers, making every finishing position even more important. Currently, former Modified champion Jerry Higbie (772…

Sheppard in His Own League at Merrittville Speedway

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Captures fourth Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial title Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE/RACERSGUIDE.COM THOROLD, ONT- Aug 2, 2016- 'Super' Matt Sheppard from Waterloo, N.Y. took an early lead and never looked back at Merrittville Speedway Monday night for the Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event. "It mean's so much what they do here. When you walk out of here you know you're going to have a pretty good night. They worked really hard with the lap sponsors and it doesn't go unappreciated," Sheppard said about the effort put…

‘Blast at the Beach’ STSS Event Headed to Georgetown

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Traveling Short Track Super Series Returns To Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30 For ‘Blast at the Beach’ Special; $5,000-To-Win Modifieds, STSS South Region Champion Will Be Crowned Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE- August 2, 2016- After a blockbuster Melvin L. Joseph event in March, the traveling Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP returns to Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30. For the third consecutive year, the historic Georgetown half-mile will play host to the ‘Blast at the Beach’ promotion, a 35-lap big-block/small-block Modified event offering a…

Fan Fest Coming to Fulton Speedway August 13th

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Fulton Speedway To Feature Fan Favorite Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car-Load And Fan Fest Night Saturday, August 13 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August, 2, 2016- On Saturday, August 13 grab your family, friends and neighbors and hop in your vehicle and head to the Fulton Speedway for Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car-Load Night and Fan Fest. Yes, for just $20 per car-load, everyone will be able to enjoy a night of high speed, door to door racing excitement on the ‘Hignbanks.’ Back by popular demand…

STSS Ready to Tackle Woodhull Raceway

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Unique Woodhull Raceway Set To Host Short Track Super Series On Tuesday, August 16; Series Stars Set To Tackle ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks’ 52 For $5,200 Winner’s Share! Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY- August 1, 2016- A speedway unique in size, layout and steeply banked turns, Woodhull Raceway, provides the next challenge for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region competitors. On Tuesday, August 16, the paperclip-shaped, one-third-mile track gains the spotlight with the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks’ 52 for the STSS big-block/small-block…

Winds of Change: HBR and Jimmy Phelps Debut New Teo Chassis

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HBR Switches from Troyer to Teo Saturday Night at the Fulton Speedway; Battles Mechanical Issues During Modified Feature Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 1, 2016- Winston Churchill once surmised that in order to improve, one must be willing to change. After being synonymous with Troyer Race Cars for as long as can be remembered, HBR and their franchise driver, Jimmy Phelps, unloaded a new Teo Pro Car Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway much to the disbelief of the dirt modified community. Though the announcement came earlier in the week, there were certainly more…

This Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Gets Set for Big Doubleheader

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The Series Heads to Merrillville and Ransomville Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- August 1, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds head to Merrittville Speedway on Monday, Aug. 1 and Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for a huge doubleheader. "For race fans and race teams alike … the doubleheader is a great chance to take in all the attractions that Southern Ontario and Western New York have to offer while enjoying the excitement at the tracks each night," said (Merrittville Speedway GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones. "Ransomville's new owners…

Sigh of Relief: Tom Sears Jr. Finally Reaches Victory Lane at Fulton

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After Weeks of Mechanical Issues and Bad Luck, Tom Sears Jr. Finally Closed the Deal Saturday Night at Fulton; Holds Off Pat Ward to Take 35-Lap Feature Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 1, 2016- There are times in racing when if it weren’t for bad luck, some drivers would have no luck at all. For Tom Sears Jr., the 2016 season at the famed high banks of the Fulton Speedway in Fulton, New York has been one of his better years behind the wheel of a northeast dirt modified. Unfortunately…

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