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Huge Payout Set For Georgetown Speedway 2017 Northeast Modified Opener

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Melvin L. Joseph Memorial March 11 Kicks Off Northeast Racing Season Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE – February 14, 2017-Historic Georgetown Speedway in Delaware is set to host the Northeast’s season-opening dirt Modified race of 2017. On Saturday, March 11, big-block/small-block Modifieds circle the half-mile clay oval for the 49-lap Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, held in memory of the speedway founder, motorsports pioneer and First State business icon. The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP opens its eight-race Velocita-USA South Region at Georgetown.…

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KING OF DIRT PRO STOCK PARTNERS RETURNING

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Series Inks Returning Marketing Partners For 2017 Season Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda NY.- February 14, 2017 - With much excitement the King Of Dirt Racing Series official Facebook page announced through an info blast all presenting sponsor and/or title sponsor marketing partners that have helped make the Pro Stock division a success are returning in 2017. These marketing partners include Lazzaro’s Auto Body, Stone Motorsports, Speed’s Garage, and A-1 Installers. Since 1976 Lazzaro’s Auto Body located in Green Island New York has been specializing in complete collision…

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Just How Good Was Doug Hoffman?

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Do you want my opinion? Not Coming From a Doug Hoffman Fan, But Rather My Honest Opinion? Story By: DANNY SERRANO /BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsbore NJ.- February 13, 2017- Doug Hoffman was GREAT, AWESOME, IMPRESSIVE, and about 20 more similar synonyms. In fact, I truly believe Doug was vastly underrated as impossible as that may seem. His records are tremendous and his focus was intense and they don’t make many like him anymore, not many at all. When you see Allentown, Pennsylvania you ONLY think of one person if you are part of the…

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MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES FINALIZES 2017 RULES AT PRE-SEASON MEETING

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MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES FINALIZES 2017 RULES AND ANNOUNCES SEASON SPONSORS AT PRE-SEASON MEETING Story By: ERIKA PALMAI WAGNER/MASS PR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com With the first race of the season only seventy-six days away, officials and members of the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series gathered at the Penndel Fire Hall in Penndel, PA for a pre-season meeting to go over rules and policies that will be enforced and followed during the 2017 season. “After today’s meeting, with everyone’s thoughts and concerns being heard, we tied up a few loose ends concerning handicapping, a points structure and visitor policy, as well as other…

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JE Pistons Continues ESS Lucky Giveaway Program

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JE Pistons Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –February 13, 2017- Located in Cypress, California, JE Pistons has been part of the Lucky Giveaway Program since its inception. A leading manufacturer of pistons for over 60 years which include 360 sprint cars and used by top engine builders all over the US and the world. With over 60 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in high performance forged pistons. We've built…

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Dirt Track Heros Show Keep Growing

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ADAMS BROTHERS USED AUTO PARTS JOIN 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- February 13, 2017- One of the highlights of the many being showcased at the Tenth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show will be an evening in which the young racing stars have a chance to shine is the "Stars of Tomorrow" night. The management staff of the show has reached out to all of the local Quarter Midget clubs in the area for the…

Dirt Late Models

‘Kid Rocket’ Scores Super Bowl Finale at Golden Isles

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Richards Grabs Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing Finale Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / LUCAS LM SERIES PHOTO WAYNESVILLE, GA -February 12, 2017 - In his first career-season competing full-time on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Josh Richards won Saturday Night's Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing presented by General Tire finale at Golden Isles Speedway. Richards took the lead on lap three and never looked back. The victory marks his 13th career LOLMDS victory, and his first win after having joined the Best Performance Motorsports Team last November.…

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Kerry Madsen Stops Schatz Sweep at Bubba Raceway Park

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Wins Arctic Cat All Star Winter Nationals Finale in Ocala, Florida Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM OCALA, FL - February 12, 2017 - In front of a near-standing room only turnout, “The Madman” Kerry Madsen ended all possibility for a “Schatz Sweep” during the Sixth Annual Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park; driving around the Fargo, North Dakota, native with just six laps remaining to solidify his place on top of the feature podium. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory, his first podium finish of the Winter…

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Overton Grabs First Career Lucas Oil Victory at Golden Isles

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Kicks Off 2017 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Season With First Career Victory Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON/ LUCAS LM SERIES PHOTO WAYNESVILLE, GA -February 11, 2017- The Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing - Presented by General Tire kicked off the 2017 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season on Friday night at Golden Isles Speedway. When race leader Billy Moyer Jr. left the main event with 13 laps to go, Overton inherited the top spot and went on to win his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series…

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Donny Schatz Doubles Up in Ocala Against Arctic Cat All Stars

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Scores Night Two of Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER /ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM OCALA, FL - February 11, 2017 - For the second time in as many days, Donny Schatz is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner in Ocala, Florida; scoring night two of the Sixth Annual Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park. Schatz, pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/No. 15, took command of the 30-lap feature program on lap 25, overtaking the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer with an aggressive slide…

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Sunoco Remains Fuel Supplier at Big Diamond in 2017

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Random Testing Begins After April 7 Press Release By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY EDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA –February 11, 2017- Big Diamond Speedway will once again have Sunoco Racing Fuels and Insinger Performance as the official fuel supplier for the 2017 season. With the announcement also comes word that Sunoco has introduced a mandatory ‘spec’ fuel for this year and the track will begin random fuel testing following the April 7 Money in the Mountain big block/small block challenge race. The fuel can be purchased from any authorized Sunoco race fuel dealer or…

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Tracy Road Equipment Returns As Brewerton/Fulton Division Sponsor

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Tracey Road Equipment Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ DIRTcar Big Block Modified Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON & FULTON SPEEDWAT MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY – February 11, 2017- The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are proud to welcome back major marketing partner Tracey Road Equipment as the title sponsor of the high-powered DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds at both speedways for the 2017 racing season. With both tracks right in the heart of DIRTcar country and less than a half-hour apart, it’s an ideal Friday and Saturday night stop for…

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New Egypt Speedway Outlines Fuel Prices For 2017 Season

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New Egypt Speedway Outlines Fuel Prices For 2017 Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Cella & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Following last week’s announcement regarding mandated track fuel at New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt Speedway has reached an agreement with Sunoco Race Fuels to lower its prices on racing fuel for the 2017 season. 112 Octane (Blue) which was $9.50 in 2016 has been lowered to $8.50 per gallon, 110 Octane (Purple) was $8.50 in 2016 is now $8.00, with Alcohol being lowered from $4.50 to now $3.50 per gallon. Crate fuel will remain…

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The Doctor Ready To Make A House Call In Georgetown

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Danny Johnson, Gary Mann New York Truck Parts Team Set For 2017 Debut March 11 At Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway; Melvin L. Joseph Memorial First Of Numerous STSS Starts Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WURTSBORO, NY –February 10, 2017- As the 2017 season looms, longtime car owner Gary Mann is set to begin a new chapter for his New York Truck Parts race team. When the Northeast Modified campaign gets the green flag in Delaware at Georgetown Speedway on Saturday, March 11, Mann turns over the controls of his potent Modifieds to “the Doctor”…

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Schatz Breaks The Ice At Bubbas Opener

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Donny Schatz Wins Wild Arctic Cat All Star Season Opener at Bubba Raceway Park Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER /ALL SPRINT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM OCALA, FL. -February 10, 2017 - Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz survived a wild ending on Thursday evening at Bubba Raceway Park; advancing two positions during the last two circuits, each while battling nearly nose-to-tail in heavy lapped traffic, to clinch the season’s first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Schatz, the eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, advanced six positions during 30 non-stop laps…

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WOO Late Model Series Ready To Get Back In Action

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WoO Late Models Winter Freeze VII Will Set Stage for 2017 Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC – February 10, 2017- The World of Outlaw Craftsman® Late Model Series off-season will officially come to a close on February 17-18 as a new season unfolds in Sylvania, Ga. at Screven Motor Speedway for Winter Freeze VII. For the past three months drivers and crews have been preparing for the moment when the green flag drops in Georgia. The off-season allows for change and a chance to regroup and recharge before…

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UMP Modifieds Spice Up The Action in Florida

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DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Bring Big Buzz to DIRTcar Nationals Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar UMP MRDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - February 10,2017 - The 2017 DIRTcar UMP Modified season gets underway for drivers from across the United States and Canada this month in the Sunshine State. The annual Florida Tour takes drivers to three different Florida tracks this month, culminating in eight straight nights of competition at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Following four nights at North Florida Raceway and another four at East Bay Raceway Park, UMP Modified drivers have converged on…

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Penn Can Speedway Outlines Competition Rules For 2017

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Rules Amendments Finalized for Inaugural Season for New Promoter Doug Borger at Pen Cann Press Release By: PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSQUEHANNA, PA – February 9, 2017- “To listen is to be heard” – New promoter, Doug Borger, of Penn Can Speedway released the 4 cylinder rules and the feedback was enormous. A meeting was called to modernize the rules and bring the class up to a new level. First on the agenda was the wheel base number. The old rules had 103 inches. The new rule will be up to 106 inches. Next…

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ESS Series Signs Canada Tour Title Sponsor

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1000 Islands RV Centre to be Title Sponsor for Canada Tour 2017 with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –February 9, 2017- After a very successful 2016 season for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS), 2017 is promising to be even more exciting! With that comes the announcement of 1000 Islands RV Centre as the title sponsor for the Canada Tour 2017. Each year events north of the border carry a separate point fund from the overall Lucas Oil championship and this…

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Canandaigua Motorsports Park Get Ready For Action

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Signs on Hoosier Tire and VP Race Fuels Press Release By: JEREMIE CORCORAN / CMP MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CANANDAIGUA, NY –February 9, 2017- As the winter months draw to a close, Canandaigua Motorsport Park is getting ready for what is anticipated to be a very exciting 2017 racing season. With that comes the announcement of Hoosier Tire and VP Racing Fuels signing on to be the official tire and fuel of the famed 4/10ths mile oval. For 2017, Canandaigua will run as an independent, however, the changes will be very minimal from years past. “We just felt…

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Ransomville Speedway Gears Up For 2017 Season

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Ransomville Speedway Inks Returning Sponsors Story By: ERICA BICKNELL / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY –February 9, 2017- Ransomville Speedway management is continuing their busy off-season by inking returning sponsors. The sponsorship portion of a speedway’s business remains a vital source of income and of great importance. Ransomville Speedway is pleased to announce the returning sponsorships from Krown Undercoating of Ransomville, Investors Services and Stevenson’s Hardware. Krown Undercoating of Ransomville has resigned as the divisional sponsor of the 358 Modifieds. Former Ransomville Speedway second generation racer, champion and track starter “The Ransomville…

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Madsen Excited for Big Game Motorsports Debut This Weekend With All Stars

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Madsen Set For Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Season Opening Event. Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WINDOM, Minn. - February 8, 2017 – Kerry Madsen will make his Big Game Motorsports debut this weekend when the Muddy sponsored team ventures to Florida for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season-opening event. Madsen said the team is tentatively slated to race Thursday through Saturday at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala during the Bubba Army Winter Nationals. “For me it’s about getting out there and getting to know each other and…

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Darland Honors A Longtime Friend of Racing

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DARLAND TO HONOR STROUD IN SATURDAY’S USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT RACE AT CANYON Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Peoria Az.- February 8, 2017- Dave Darland and Aragon Racing have teamed up to compete in this Saturday’s Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Car event at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona. The February 11 event, titled the “Steve Stroud Memorial,” is named in honor of the popular gentleman who was a key figure in multiple Phoenix businesses related to open wheel racing. Darland, of Lincoln, Ind., and Stroud, originally from southern California, shared an…

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Susky Super Sportsman Name Series Sponsor

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Credit Connection Auto Sales Returns as Super Sportsman Series Sponsor at Susky Press Release By: BRAD VORES / SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM YORK HAVEN, PA – February 8, 2017- For the second consecutive season, Credit Connection Auto Sales will be the title sponsor for the Super Sportsman division at Susquehanna Speedway. After a successful first season at the helm of the York Haven, PA track, owner Scott Gobrecht and General Manager Kolten Gouse are putting the final touches on the 2017 schedule, which will include 24 events for the Credit Connection Auto Sales Super Sportsman.…

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Rush Enterprises Backs Tony Stewart’s Dirt Return

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Rush Truck Centers Will Sponsor Tony Stewart's Return to Dirt Track Racing This Season. Press Release By: TRUE SPEED /MEDIA Photo By: HAROLD HINSON/ RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES INDIANAPOLIS IND.- February 7, 2017- Rush Enterprises, which operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, will support Tony Stewart’s return to dirt track racing this season. The company’s Rush Truck Centers brand will serve as co-primary sponsor on the No. 14 Rush Truck Centers/Arctic Cat J&J that Stewart will drive in more than 50 dirt races in 2017. “Rush Truck Centers is extremely proud to continue our relationship with Tony Stewart in…

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Harli White Planning 60 Winged Sprint Races

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Harli White is Planning a Winged Sprint Car Schedule Featuring More Than 60 Races. Story By: SHAWN MILLER /INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES LINDSAY, Okla. – February 7, 2017- Harli White recently finalized her winged sprint car schedule for the 2017 campaign. White previously announced that she will tackle the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour for the first time in her career. While that will encompass the bulk of her events, White has more than a dozen additional races on the initial schedule of more than 60 shows across the country. “I’m really, really excited to be able…

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The Outlaws Set For Wild West Invasion

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Outlaws Headed West in 2017 Press Release By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC –February 7, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will continue its annual tradition of heading westward for several nights of racing. The 2017 Kick-off Tour features 11 stops across four states – Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. Two of the three tracks making debuts on the national tour this season are in the west coast swing (Gator Motorplex and Cocopah Speedway). Gator (Tex.) Motorplex features a quarter-mile bullring; Cocopah (Ariz.) Speedway is a semi-banked, 3/8-mile…

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Top Drivers Honored at Two-Night Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions

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Nine Track Champions Crowned; John Bruno Award to Ron Proctor Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALAN WARD /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY PHOTO RUTLAND, Vt. – February 7, 2017- Devil’s Bowl Speedway officially draw the curtain on its 50th racing season during a two-night Banquet of Champions gala on February 3-4. Ceremonies were held in the Grand Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington in Rutland, Vt., honoring nine stock car racing champions, top drivers, and special award winners at two tracks at the West Haven, Vt., facility; well over 400 guests attended the weekend gatherings.…

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Mercer Raceway Park Car Show Announcement

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Mercer Raceway Car Show Coming Soon! Story By: LOU LONG / MERCER RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA - February 7, 2017- It won't be long for fans to see the cars that will compete at Mercer Raceway Park and other area speedpaths. Shenango Valley Mall will partner up with the Park to host the annual car show on March 2-5. The show will be open to all classes of race cars. But it is anticipated that most of the cars on display will come from the divisions that compete weekly at Mercer Raceway Park: The…

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Pratt Seeks Rebound Year In 2017

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Pratt Seeks Rebound Year In 2017 Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - When you think about Bridgeport Speedway and it's fleet of talented drivers, one must always mention Richie Pratt Jr. Pratt has been racing Bridgeport for over 20 years now, and has had success in both the Big Block and Sportsman divisions. After a long sting with the Overhead Door Team, Richie was back on his own again in the Family No. 28 in 2016. The familiar red and yellow machines both big and small blocks were on hand for regular…

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Albany-Saratoga Crowns 2016 Champions At Annual Banquet

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Albany- Saratoga Speedway Honors Track Champions Readies For 2017 Season Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY -SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Saratoga Springs, NY – February 5, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway officially concluded the 2016 racing season Saturday night just a few miles up the road from the fast, four tenths of a mile oval. The annual awards banquet was held at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, which is located in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs. The evening started with a message from track promoter Lyle DeVore. First DeVore gave thanks for the great evening.…

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Volusia Speedway Park Set to Open Weekly Racing

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John Allen Takes Over As Weekly Operations Promoter For The 2017 season Press Release By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WRG MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - February 4, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing announced today that John Allen has taken over as the Weekly Operations Promoter at Volusia Speedway Park in advance of the 2017 season. Weekly racing will commence on March 12 and run through the first week of December. Allen, a 45-year-old DeLeon Springs, Florida resident, is no stranger to Volusia Speedway Park, having spent many nights at the track with his father, who was a…

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ASCS Schedule Locked and Loaded For 2017

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ASCS Lineups Grows Beyond 150 Races With More In the Works Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF TULSA, OK – February 4, 2017- The 26th year of the American Sprint Car Series gets underway with the Lucas Oil ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints at Tampa’s East Bay Raceway Park and the 41st East Bay Winter Nationals and Ronald Laney Memorial. A three day affair with the winner walking away with $10,000 is the start of a 154 race lineup for the drivers of the American Sprint Car Series in 2017, which consists of seven…

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Volusia Speedway Park Set to Open Weekly Racing

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Volusia Speedway Park Set to Open Weekly Racing John Allen takes over as Weekly Operations Promoter for the 2017 season Story By: Colby Gorniewicz/DIRTcar Racing Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - DIRTcar Racing announced today that John Allen has taken over as the Weekly Operations Promoter at Volusia Speedway Park in advance of the 2017 season. Weekly racing will commence on March 12 and run through the first week of December. Allen, a 45-year-old DeLeon Springs, Florida resident, is no stranger to Volusia Speedway Park, having spent many nights at the track with his father, who was a security…

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Wrisco Ups the Ante with Speedweeks Championship Chase

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Ups the Ante with Speedweeks Championship Chase! Story By: JEREMY SHIELDS / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OHIO-February 3, 2017- Wrisco Industries - the title sponsor of the East Bay Wrisco Industries Winternationals - will present the 2017 Wrisco Industries Speedweeks Championship Chase. The Wrisco Industries Speedweeks Championship Chase will begin with a doubleheader at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA - followed by six straight nights of racing at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL - before concluding at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. The bonus program will offer the top…

Dirt Late Models

Bad Boy Mowers Continues Partnership with Lucas Oil Late Model Series

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Bad Boy Mowers Continues Partnership with Lucas Oil Late Model Series Story By: LOLMDS Media - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 2, 2017) - Bad Boy Mowers is pleased to announce that it will continue an extensive partnership with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, signaling a commitment by the rapidly growing empire to a passion shared by millions of fans across the country. Bad Boy Mowers will be known as the "Official Mower of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series" throughout 2018. "Bad Boy Country looks bigger and brighter than ever before - we're excited to…

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Donny Schatz to Carry Arctic Cat & Ford Colors for 2017

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Donny Schatz to Carry Arctic Cat & Ford Colors for 2017 Story By: Bill Klingbiel/Tony Stewart Racing - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com & Tony Stewart Racing Brownsburg, IN - For the past 20 years, Donny Schatz has attacked the terrain of dirt tracks all across the United States in his quest to become the best Sprint car racer in the world. The driver for Tony Stewart-Curb/Agajanian Racing is coming off his eighth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series championship and is looking to continue raising the bar this season in grassroots racing’s most challenging series with a new partner…

Dirt Modifieds

New Egypt Speedway Alters Fuel Rules for 2017 Season

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New Egypt Speedway Alters Fuel Rules for 2017 Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The new New Egypt Speedway management has altered its rule regarding race fuel for the 2017 season. Effective April 15th, in an effort to crack down on illegal fuels and fuel additives being used, all fuel used in competition must be purchased at New Egypt Speedway. The new rule reads as follows: FUEL: Effective at the start of the 2017 racing season, it is absolutely mandatory that all fuel must be purchased from New Egypt…

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Lucas Oil Returns as Presenting Sponsor for the Empire Super Sprints

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Slogan 35/10! 35th year for ESS and 10th year with Lucas Oil! Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –February 1, 2017- As the 2017 racing season rapidly approaches, the Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is proud to once again announce Lucas Oil as the presenting sponsor for the entire tour. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints is getting ready to put on another exciting year of 360 winged sprint car action in the northeastern United States and Canada. It will be slogan 35/10! This year marks the 35th season of…

Dirt Modifieds

NES Racers Looking For Perfect Attendance Bonus

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S&D Bodyline Returns to Sponsor the Perfect Attendance Bonus at New Egypt Press Release By: MIKE WISNIEWSKI / NES MEDIA Photos By: JANE CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ –February 1, 2017- For the second year in a row, a Perfect Attendance Bonus award will be doled out to one New Egypt Speedway driver courtesy of S&D Bodyline. Competitors in the Modified, Sportsman or Crate Modified class that compete in every scheduled 2017 point event in their respective division will be eligible. At the regular season finale at the Ocean County, NJ dirt oval, all drivers fulfilling the perfect attendance…

Dirt Modifieds

Delaware International Speedway Announces New Full Throttle Series for 2017

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Over $130,000 in Purses to be Paid For Seven Race Series Press Release By: DIS MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM DELMAR, DE – February 1, 2017- In the first state, there have been several dirt tracks, some which were in operation through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and all the way up into the 21st century. Each track has had a following of racers, fans and sponsors whose names have remained cultural legends. DIS, being a small family-owned racing facility, the Cathell family understands what it takes to survive in the business community. There is one family who has…

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Mercer Raceway Track Champions Honored

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Mercer Raceway Park Celebrates 2016 Season and Awards Championships Story By: LOU LONG / MERCER RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA - January 30, 2017- Over 230 members of the racing family from Mercer Raceway Park gathered Saturday night at the Normandy Banquet Hall of the Hickory V.F.W. to celebrate the 2015 season and to honor the track's biggest achievers. Taking the top honors were seven divisional champions. In addition, two special awards were conferred on second generation racers. Jack Sodeman, Jr., from North Jackson, OH celebrated his third track championship in the 410 Sprint…

Dirt Modifieds

Keith Flach Aims High for 2017

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After a Satisfying 2016 Campaign, the ‘Ravena Rocket’ is looking for More Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- January 29, 2017- There’s something to be said for having a sense of satisfaction. Success and fulfillment seem to take on a direct correlation in the sense that can’t have one without the other. It’s a peace of mind that takes hold only when you realize you performed at your best level and, in turn, became the best you could become at that point in time. In racing, these moments don’t happen with relative…

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KING OF DIRT RACING SCHEDULE SET FOR 2017

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All Divisions Will Enjoy Expanded Summer Schedules Press Release BY ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY - January 28, 2017 – After much anticipation, multiple inquires, and some painstakingly patient months the 2017 King Of Dirt Racing schedule is finally set for the Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pro Stock divisions. With King Of Dirt Racing pledging never to schedule more than eight races a season per division to keep travel costs to a minimum, the 2017 schedule is rather aggressive in volume of races. Where there is a possibility…

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Dietrich Shoots For The Century Mark Plus

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More Than 100 Races For Danny Dietrich Press Release By: FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GETTYSBURG, Pa. —January 28, 2017- Boasting an impressive slate with a race count reaching near the 110 mark, Danny Dietrich will have a busy sprint car racing season. The Gettysburg, Pa., native, who recently announced his plans to pilot for car owner Tom Buch during select events in 2017, will launch his new season with three consecutive nights of Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. “We have a big season ahead, but…

Dirt Late Models

Golden Isles Speedway Ready For Super Bowl Kick Off

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Rhino AG Super Bowl of Racing Kicks Off 2017 Season! Press Release By: TRAVIS BRANCH /UCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OHIO - January 28, 2017 - The highly anticipated 2017 season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will kick off with the Rhino AG Super Bowl of Racing - Presented by General Tire Thursday, February 9th through Saturday, February 11th at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The Super Bowl of Racing will get underway on Thursday, February 9th with an open practice for all competing divisions. The Lucas Oil Late Model…

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Isaac Chapple Plans Aggressive 2017 Schedule

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Isaac Chapple Plans 69-Race Season Including USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car Series Press Release By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WILLOW BRANCH, Ind. — January 28, 2017- Reigning USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year Isaac Chapple is planning a schedule of 69 non-winged sprint car races this season. The 20-year-old from Willow Branch, Ind., will be back on the road with the series full time again as an owner/driver effort, while also joining forces with LNR Racing. He will also compete in as many Sunday evening races at Kokomo (Ind.)…

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Woodhull Raceway Sets Annual Car Show Dates

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2017 Woodhull Arnot Mall Car Show Sponsored by Swarthout Recycling Coming March 17th Through 19th Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: TURN 5 MEDIA Woodhull, N.Y. - January 28, 2017-' New York's Toughest Bullring' is gearing up for their 2017 season- their 53rd consecutive season of racing at the Woodhull, NY facility founded by the Williams family and now owned and promoted by Ted and Brandi White. But before any laps are turned on the Steuben County third-mile oval, racers and fans can look forward to the annual Arnot Mall Car Show, which will be…

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Sheppard Strikes First At Bubba’s Winter Nationals

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It’s All Brandon Sheppard In Bubba Opener Race Report By: BUBBA RACEWAY PARK MEDIA Photos By: TRACE.COM OCALA, Fla. —January 27, 2017- Brandon Sheppard got his Bubba Army Winter Nationals weekend started in great fashion by picking up the victory on night one at Bubba Raceway Park. Sheppard piloted the No.17 Sallack Well Service-sponsored Rocket Chassis to a 1.256-second victory over second-place finisher Kyle Bronson. Jamie Perry crossed the stripe in third, ahead of Hall of Famer Ronnie Johnson in the CVR Race Cars house car and Mike Pegher Jr. Sheppard led the race wire to wire, as he was able…

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Jeff Rockefeller Headed To Albany Saratoga Speedway

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Feature Winning Driver Looking For Success In Malta, NY Story By: ROB HAZER / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta NY - January 27, 2017 – On Friday nights Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a hot spot for dirt modified racing action. There’s hall-of-fame drivers, white nights, young guns, and some would even argue the greatest of all time twisting metal for a moment of glory. Any given Friday fans can even see one or two NASCAR caliber drivers turning laps in Malta, NY and that’s exactly why Jeff Rockefeller wants to compete at the great race…

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