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Stars Aligning for Short Track Super Series Return to New Egypt Speedway Thursday Night

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Stars Aligning for Short Track Super Series Return to New Egypt Speedway Thursday Night Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ – We’re back! For the first time since 2016, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco returns to New Jersey’s New Egypt Speedway this Thursday night (May 23). The stars are aligning for an outstanding comeback to New Egypt, headlined by the 40-lap big-block/small-block Modified ‘Dirty Jersey 6’ paying $6,000-plus to the winner, Race No. 4 of the Velocita-USA South Region presented by Design for Vision and Sunglass Central. Matt…

Stewart Friesen Hopes To Right the Ship On 2019 Misfortune This Weekend With the Short Track Super Series

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Stewart Friesen Hopes To Right the Ship On 2019 Misfortune This Weekend With the Short Track Super Series Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ – A quick glance at the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco all-time win list says it all. The STSS has been very good to Stewart Friesen. The Sprakers, N.Y., driver has won 13 STSS events, nearly double his closest rivals in series history. Friesen hopes to ‘right the ship’ on his 2019 season this weekend when he competes with the series at New Egypt Speedway…

Super DIRTcar Series Heroes Remembered 100 to Kick-Start Weedsport Speedway on Monday, May 27

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Super DIRTcar Series Heroes Remembered 100 to Kick-Start Weedsport Speedway on Monday, May 27 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 20, 2019) – Weedsport Speedway’s 2019 racing season will now officially open on Monday, May 27 with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and the $7,500 to win Heroes Remembered 100. Wet weather early this season has canceled two Super DIRTcar Series events as well as Weedsport’s opening Empire State Challenge, making Monday’s Memorial Day special an even bigger date on the calendar with race fans, drivers and teams thirsty for action. “It’s…

Big Diamond Speedway

Insinger Performance Modifieds set to make 2019 season debut this Friday, May 24th at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Insinger Performance Modifieds set to make 2019 season debut this Friday, May 24th at Big Diamond Speedway. Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com After finally getting a race under our belts last Friday, the track would like to say thank you to all of our race teams, fans, workers and sponsors for all of their help and patience with this unseasonably wet weather which has caused the track to miss a month of our season already. This Friday night May 24th, the Insinger Performance 358 Modifieds will make their first appearance of 2019 as part of…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Hat Trick For Sheppard With Latest Land Of Legends Big-Block Modified Win

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Hat Trick For Sheppard With Latest Land Of Legends Big-Block Modified Win Trombley collects CRSA cash in series opener, joined by Root & DePuy in victory lane Story By: Tom Skibinski/Land of Legends Raceway PR Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – May 18, 2019 – Can anyone top Matt Sheppard? Not this Saturday, nor last Saturday, and not the season-opening Saturday Spectacular at Land Of Legends Raceway on May 4 after 'Super Matt' made it three straight in the headline Pepsi Big-Block Modified division on the Ontario County Fairgrounds. “10 races in a row without a flat tire would've…

KRESSLEY AND HIRTHLER WIN NASCAR FEATURES, BUCKWALTER TOPS IN USAC EAST COAST SPRINT FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW

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KRESSLEY AND HIRTHLER WIN NASCAR FEATURES, BUCKWALTER TOPS IN USAC EAST COAST SPRINT FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 19, 2019 . . . Brett “The Threat” Kressley, behind the wheel of the Kressley family owned No. 19K, scored his second 30-lap TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified feature victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in a down-to-the wire battle with Skyler Sheriff, the leader since the beginning of the event. The pair had several laps of paint swapping battles, but with one lap to go the Orefield based lead foot…

Richie Pratt Jr. Records First Georgetown Speedway Victory Since 2015 Friday at Deron Rust Memorial

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Richie Pratt Jr. Records First Georgetown Speedway Victory Since 2015 Friday at Deron Rust Memorial Story By: Chris Moore/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Richard Jester/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE - It had been since 2015 since Richie Pratt Jr. won at Georgetown Speedway. On Friday night, Pratt Jr. put that to bed, going wire-to-wire to score the Deron Rust Memorial in the Daniel Sommeling-owned owned Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz No. 51 ride. The Woodbury Heights, N.J., driver took home $3,960 for his efforts from the 30-lap L&J Sheet Metal big-block/small-block Modified event. Georgetown Speedway hosted the Deron Rust Memorial on Friday night, honoring the…

Brewerton Speedway

McDonald’s ® Restaurants And Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Team Up For $5 Post Race Meal Deal

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McDonald’s ® Restaurants And Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Team Up For $5 Post Race Meal Deal Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com Baldwinsville, NY – Major marketing partner, McDonald’s ® Restaurants together with the Brewerton Speedway & Fulton Speedway are happy to announce an exciting promotion for race fans of both speedways. Bring your ticket stub to the Brewerton McDonald’s ® after a Brewerton race program or the Fulton McDonald’s ® after a Fulton show and present it for a $5 Medium Big Mac Meal. The coupon is only good after that night’s racing event.…

The Super DIRTcar Series Returns to the Historic Weedsport Speedway for a 100-lap Memorial Day $7,500-to-win Special

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The Super DIRTcar Series Returns to the Historic Weedsport Speedway for a 100-lap Memorial Day $7,500-to-win Special Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.comWEEDSPORT, NY - May 16, 2019 - Memorial Day reminds us to never take a single day for granted and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Super DIRTcar Series and Weedsport Speedway honor our fallen service members with the Heroes Remembered 100. Race fans and race teams are invited to enjoy the greatest expression of freedom we have to offer: The roar of a field of premier Big…

TIM BUCKWALTER DOING DOUBLE DUTY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

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TIM BUCKWALTER DOING DOUBLE DUTY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 16, 2019 . . . When the tripleheader auto racing action gets the green flag this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway local talent Tim Buckwalter will be doing double duty as he races in the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds and the Rapid Tire United States Auto Club East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars. The Douglassville, PA racing talent has been a winner at Grandview in the NASCAR Modifieds and, in addition, has been a two time…

Brewerton Speedway

Brewerton Speedway Big Season Opener Friday, May 17; Race Teams Now Use Speedway Main Entry Drive

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Brewerton Speedway Big Season Opener Friday, May 17; Race Teams Now Use Speedway Main Entry Drive Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Let’s try this again! This Friday, May 17 the Brewerton Speedway will have their long awaited 2019 season opener. On the race card presented by Fleet Repairs Truck & Trailer Repair and Thompson & Johnson Equipment Company is the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, DOT Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, Air Force Mod Lites and the Fleet Repair Truck & Trailer Repair 4-Cylinders. From now on race teams please use the main drive to…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway Posts Updated May Schedule

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Big Diamond Speedway Posts Updated May Schedule Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photo By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com Just like almost every other speedway in the northeast that runs on Friday nights, Big Diamond Speedway has once again been forced to update their weekly schedule for the month of May due to the excessive amount of rain the area has received the past few weeks. Starting with this Friday night May 17th, it will be Youth Group Night as well as Eash’s Towing & Recovery Night as the mighty USAC Wingless Sprint Cars make their first of three visits to the…

Three Events In Two Days On New Egypt Speedway Docket For This Weekend May 18th & 19th

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Three Events In Two Days On New Egypt Speedway Docket For This Weekend May 18th & 19th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.comNew Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway is in action this weekend and in a big way. This Saturday night May 18th will be Jeep Night here at New Egypt Speedway, all Jeep owners will receive half-price general admission and be able to partake in our Jeep parade on the Speedway during intermission. In action will be the Vahlco Wheels Modifieds, the Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Crate Modifieds, Mike’s Performance Center…

UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB (USAC) EAST COAST WINGLESS SPRINTS HEAD UP SATURDAY TRIPLEHEADER AT GRANDVIEW WITH NASCAR MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN STOCK CARS

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UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB (USAC) EAST COAST WINGLESS SPRINTS HEAD UP SATURDAY TRIPLEHEADER AT GRANDVIEW WITH NASCAR MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN STOCK CARS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 13, 2019 . . . This Saturday night at Grandview Speedway there will be exciting racing action for both the open cockpit and stock car racing fans. The tripleheader show will have a 7:30 p.m. start. The Rapid Tire United States Auto Club (USAC) East Coast Wingless Sprints will be making their first ever appearance on the one-third-mile banked clay oval. Sprint cars are known for being…

WARNER WINS ON TRIBUTE TO MOM’S NIGHT AT FONDA

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WARNER WINS ON TRIBUTE TO MOM’S NIGHT AT FONDA Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: JB Photography Fonda, NY – As a racer, what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then with a win and a celebration in victory lane at Fonda with your Mother? Saturday evening, Rocky Warner was able to do just that as he took his second career win in the Sunoco Modified division at the “Track of Champions” in the Jake Spraker Used Cars #1J. In the Fuccillo Automotive Group, Mike Cole Memorial victory lane afterwards, Warner celebrated with his car owner, his crew, fans,…

Short Track Super Series Kicks Into Overdrive On Memorial Day Weekend With Events At New Egypt (May 23) & Thunder Mountain (May 26)

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Short Track Super Series Kicks Into Overdrive On Memorial Day Weekend With Events At New Egypt (May 23) & Thunder Mountain (May 26) Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – Memorial Day weekend is often referenced as the unofficial kickoff to summer. This year, as the country reflects on those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco kicks into overdrive with a pair of events and all four series in competition. For the first time since 2016, the STSS returns…

PAPIEZ PILOTS HIS MODIFIED TO VICTORY LANE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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PAPIEZ PILOTS HIS MODIFIED TO VICTORY LANE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (May 12, 2019) – At New Egypt Speedway’s Bordentown/Chesterfield Night, Brian Papiez piloted his ride into victory lane as he won the Vahlco Wheels Modified feature. JT Trstensky was declared the winner in the Hammer Sportsman race. The Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars main event was claimed by Rich Mellor. Jon Meyer won the Street Stock contest while DJ Hunt took top honors in the Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie…

Larry Wight Two For Two In The Modifieds At The Fulton Speedway

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Larry Wight Two For Two In The Modifieds At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – Fresh off his opening night victory, Larry Wight from Phoenix, NY made it two victories in a row Saturday night in the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds at the Fulton Speedway. Wight would start the feature in 16th and steadily work his way forward using every inch of the speedway moving into the top-five by lap 10. On lap 20 he moved into third, then setting his sights on the top two and would make the…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Sheppard Streak Continues At LOLR In 2nd Straight Saturday Showstopper

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Sheppard Streak Continues At LOLR In 2nd Straight Saturday Showstopper DePuy also doubles as Ridley & Ruggles romp to run away with Land of Legends loot Story By: Tom Skibinski/Land of Legends Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – May 11, 2019 – 'Super' Matt Sheppard was just that on Saturday night as the Northeast's hottest driver streaked to his second straight Pepsi Big-Block Modified victory at Land Of Legends Raceway in front of a chilled crowd that filled the Ontario Co. Fairgrounds. The Waterloo warrior remains undefeated in his last eight starts at tracks throughout the region after…

SUPER MATT SHEPPARD PICKS UP WIN NUMBER 1 OF THE SEASON AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY

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SUPER MATT SHEPPARD PICKS UP WIN NUMBER 1 OF THE SEASON AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Fish, Wolfe, Cecce, Burnell, Oles, Michael and Perkins all find victory lane during season opener. (Dundee, NY) - Matt Sheppard proved once again why he is the dominant force to be reckoned with at any race arena that he competes at in 2019. Having won his earlier evening heat race, Super Matt made short work of the star studded Friendly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Modified feature event. Moving to the lead on lap 5 from his third row…

Weedsport’s Big Block Modified and Sportsman Events Join DIRTcar’s Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship

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Weedsport’s Big Block Modified and Sportsman Events Join DIRTcar’s Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 8, 2019) – Weedsport Speedway and DIRTcar officials are proud to announce that all Big Block Modified and Sportsman events held at Weedsport Speedway in 2019 will be part of the lucrative Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship. The Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship point standings are calculated by totaling a driver’s best 16 finishes across all DIRTcar Northeast sanctioned events in the season. The overall Big Block Modified champion will earn $5,000, while the…

VON DOHREN AND BRAD GRIM LEAD NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW

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VON DOHREN AND BRAD GRIM LEAD NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW FIRST 50 MOMS GET A GIFT, YOUNGEST AND OLDEST MOM GET FREE PASS SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 7, 2019 . . . Craig Von Dohren has won ten NASCAR titles at Grandview and is now in first spot in the current T.P.Trailers Modified point standings while in the Sportsman division Brad Grim, without a title to his credit sits in the number one spot. The battle for the number one position in the standings is close in both divisions.…

Larry Wight Outruns Pat Ward For Fulton Speedway Opening Night Modified Victory

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Larry Wight Outruns Pat Ward For Fulton Speedway Opening Night Modified Victory Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – Saturday night season opener presented by Ferris Industries at the Fulton Speedway was a big success with a pit full of cars and close racing in every division to kick off the 2019 racing season. In the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTCar Modified feature Larry Wight would start third and had the lead by the end of the opening lap. He would lead the rest of the way but the win was anything but easy as…

VON DOHREN AND BRIGHTBILL REPEAT GRANDVIEW NASCAR WINNERS

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VON DOHREN AND BRIGHTBILL REPEAT GRANDVIEW NASCAR WINNERS – UNDERCOFFLER AND GARRIS SR. WIN BLAST FROM THE PAST VINTAGE RACES Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA – MAY 5, 2019 . . . Craig Von Dohren and Brad Brightbill became the first repeat winners of the season on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway when they each won the features in their respective classes and were also able to beat out the forecasted rain. The Blast From The Past Vintage feature saw former late model/modified driver Jamie Undercoffler win the Modified portion while Mike Garris Sr.…

Matt Sheppard Continues Love for Delaware International Speedway with STSS ‘Diamond State 50’ Victory

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Matt Sheppard Continues Love for Delaware International Speedway with STSS ‘Diamond State 50’ Victory Story By: Chris Moore/SSTS DELMAR, DE – Delaware International Speedway is becoming a favorite stop for Matt Sheppard. Despite a six-hour-plus, one-way drive from his home in Savannah, N.Y., the driver known as ‘Super Matt’ looks forward to his stops at the Delmar facility. On Tuesday night, Sheppard proved why. After an exciting back-and-forth battle with Craig Von Dohren, Sheppard prevailed in the Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply ‘Diamond State 50’ worth $5,000. The event served as Round No. 3 of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short…

The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Outlaw Speedway for Fourth Time in History

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The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Outlaw Speedway for Fourth Time in History Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.comDUNDEE, NY - April 28, 2019 - On Tuesday, May 7 the Super DIRTcar Series takes on the 4/10-mile Dundee, NY clay oval for just the fourth time in Series History. Last year, legendary driver Brett Hearn came away with an exciting victory, adding to his total of 900 plus feature wins. The 2019 crop of Super DIRTcar Series drivers are guaranteed to put on another 100-lap classic. The early-season points battle is taking shape. The…

Bridgeport Speedway

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER SPONSORED BY MASSARI & SONS DISPOSAL

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER SPONSORED BY MASSARI & SONS DISPOSAL Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com The 2019 season point battles will begin at the Bridgeport Speedway this Saturday night, May 4th, on a race night sponsored by Massari & Sons Disposal out of Carney's Point, NJ. The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, South Jersey Overhead Door 602 Crate Sportsman and the Sunbelt Rentals Outlaw Stocks will compete in the first point events of the 2019 season. It will also be the first outing of the DA's Auto Body & Repair Rookies.…

KRACHUN AND GODOWN SCORE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED WINS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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KRACHUN AND GODOWN SCORE VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED WINS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 28, 2019) – On Twin Twenty Night at New Egypt Speedway, Ryan Krachun and Ryan Godown scored Vahlco Wheels Modified feature wins. The Hammer Sportsman main event went to Will Dupree. Jermain Godshall came out on top of the Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Car feature. Jon Meyer took the Street Stock race while Anthony Tramontana Jr. claimed the checkered flag in the Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman race. After the…

DUANE HOWARD, FIRST TIME WINNER BRANDON EDGAR AND TIM TANNER, JR ARE FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

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DUANE HOWARD, FIRST TIME WINNER BRANDON EDGAR AND TIM TANNER, JR ARE FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. APRIL 28, 2019 – The air was brisk and cool on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, but racing action was hot and heavy for the NASCAR Modifieds and Sportsman along with the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series racers on the 1/3-mile banked-clay oval. Five-time track Modified point champion Duane Howard put the Norm Hansell-owned No. 357 at the head of the pack on the 23rd lap of the 30-lap TP Trailers NASCAR…

BRETT KRESSLEY AND KYLE LILICK ARE EARLY SEASON POINT LEADERS AT GRANDVIEW; SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN RACERS IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY

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BRETT KRESSLEY AND KYLE LILICK ARE EARLY SEASON POINT LEADERS AT GRANDVIEW; SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN RACERS IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 24, 2019 . . . The chase for the lucrative NASCAR and track titles in the T.P.Trailers NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman is underway. With just two official point races in the Modified record books Brett Kressley is flexing his muscles with a win and a fifth place finish to his credit giving him 578 points. And in the T.P.Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman point chase Kyle…

The ‘Diamond State 50’ at Delaware International Has Produced A ‘Who’s-Who’ of Past Winners

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The ‘Diamond State 50’ at Delaware International Has Produced A 'Who’s-Who’ of Past Winners Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DELMAR, DE – One of the most prestigious events contested in the state of Delaware, the annual ‘Diamond State 50’ boasts a virtual ‘who’s-who’ of past winners. On Tuesday night, April 30, the tradition continues at Delaware International Speedway, when Hurlock Auto & Speed presents the ‘Diamond State 50’ for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Velocita-USA South Region presented by Design for Vision and Sunglass Central. The ‘Diamond State 50’ will…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRIPLEHEADER RACING ACTION SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY APRIL 20

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

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

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

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Star-studded Field Set For Albany-Saratoga Opener

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

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

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

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

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

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

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

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

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

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

Jimmy Phelps Celebrates 20 Years with J&B Installations

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Jimmy Phelps Celebrates 20 Years with J&B Installations Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations - April 8, 2019 - In less than a week, Jimmy Phelps and the No.98h team will be competing in their first race of the 2019 season. Phelps is extremely eager to get the season underway in New York, however, Phelps is even more excited to recognize his longtime partnership with Bob Parker and J&B Installations. J&B Installations is the leader of the commercial and industrial roofing trade in Upstate New York. Located in Skaneateles Falls, NY, J&B has the expertise,…

MATT SHEPPARD WINS V.P. RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL, KEVIN HIRTHLER TOPS IN SPORTSMAN FEATURE RUN IN FRONT OF A LARGE FAN TURNOUT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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MATT SHEPPARD WINS V.P. RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL, KEVIN HIRTHLER TOPS IN SPORTSMAN FEATURE RUN IN FRONT OF A LARGE FAN TURNOUT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. April 7, 2019 . . . Ma Nature smiled on Saturday night producing a beautiful for the second annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker at Grandview Speedway saw a combination of over 80 Modifieds and Sportsman cars fill the pits to participate in front of a large fan turnout. The race, named in honor of the man that built the…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Record purse rewards drivers EVERY RACE, EVERY POSITION in Sept. 28 DIRTcar ‘Build Your Bank’ Challenge at Land of Legends Raceway

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Record purse rewards drivers EVERY RACE, EVERY POSITION in Sept. 28 DIRTcar ‘Build Your Bank’ Challenge at Land of Legends Raceway Story By: Tom Skibinski/Land of Legends Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – On the brink of kicking off the 56th season of auto racing at Land of Legends Raceway, promoter Paul Cole has already laid the ground work for a lucrative season-finale at the historic Ontario County Fairgrounds clay oval. The momentous DIRTcar 'Build Your Bank' Challenge for both DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds and DIRTcar 358 Modifieds on Saturday, Sept. 28, boasts a projected purse in excess…

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Albany Saratoga Preseason Questions To Ponder

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Albany Saratoga Preseason Questions To Ponder Story By: Tom Boggie/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com In a little over two weeks, the 2019 racing season will begin at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. When Rich Peterson waves the checkered flag to end the “Come ‘N Get It” modified shootout, someone will walk out with $5,400. As with any new racing season, there are more questions than answers right now. The answers will be provided throughout the season, but for now, we’ll concentrate on some of the big questions. HAS AGE CAUGHT UP WITH BRETT HEARN? Here’s a tough one, Hearn turned 60 last…

Bruno Remains Positive for King of Dirt Racing Series

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Bruno Remains Positive for King of Dirt Racing Series Updated schedule to be announced soon Story By: Justin St. Louis/KoD Photo By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEST HAVEN, Vt. – The King of Dirt Racing Series is moving forward. An eventful week saw the Northeast-based dirt track stock car racing organization announce a change in ownership, followed less than 24 hours later by the news that three of its four participating race tracks had cancelled their agreements to host the series. The group has no intentions of folding, however, and is already making new plans for 2019 and beyond. New King of…

PRATT JR. AND FRIESEN SET TO TRY FOR A WIN IN THE VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MONEY MAKER MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY

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PRATT JR. AND FRIESEN SET TO TRY FOR A WIN IN THE VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MONEY MAKER MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 4, 2019 . . . After finishing second to Kyle Busch, by a narrow margin, last Friday in the nationally televised NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas International Speedway Stewart Friesen will be looking to move up one spot and win the VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Money Maker Memorial at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 6. In…

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