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Kraig Kinser Cashes in $10,000 and Golden Ticket with World Challenge Victory!

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Kraig Kinser Going to The Show with World Challenge Victory! Story By: BRYAN HULBERT & BILL WRIGHT / KNOXVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Knoxville Iowa - August 13, 2016- Kraig Kinser will be the 25th starter in the championship event Saturday night after winning the $10,000 Speed Sport World Challenge. It was the fifth win of the Bloomington, Indiana driver’s career at Knoxville, and improved his Saturday night standing from his original starting spot in the C main. A “missing man formation” preceded the World Challenge, honoring the late Shane Krikke, Bob Trostle and Bryan Clauson. Jason Sides…

Dirt Late Models

King Richards Crowned All-Time Wins Holder

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Wins 15th Feature of the Season, Three Shy of Single-Season Record Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – August 13. 2016 – Josh Richards’ victory Friday night at Potomac Speedway was part of a greater whole. With the win, Richards stands alone up-top the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series all-time feature wins list. By the numbers, Richards earned his 73rd win against a stout collection of drivers at the 3/8-mile oval. The victory was his third consecutive win, and it marked his 15th win of the season.…

Dirt Late Models

O’Neal Shines in Sunoco North/South 100 Preliminaries

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O'Neal and Bloomquist Lead the Field to Saturday Nights Feature Event Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF UNION, KY -August 13, 2016 - Two former Sunoco North/South 100 - presented by Lucas Oil champions; Don O'Neal and Scott Bloomquist; will make-up the front row for Saturday Night's $50,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event at Florence Speedway. O'Neal won the famed crown jewel event in 2012 and 2013; and Bloomquist won the event in 1988 and 2000. The duo bested 63 other competitors, by earning enough passing points through two…

Dirt Late Models

Richards Leads the Charge to Win No. 14

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Three Series Drivers Finish on the Podium Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA /WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM DELMAR, Del. – August 12, 2016 – Josh Richards pulled away from the field Thursday night, winning the Fulton Bank 50 at Delaware International Speedway by more than four seconds. The victory was Richards’ 14th, and with it he earns the $10,000 purse. Richards’ wins total this season stands three shy of tying Darrell Lanigan for most wins in a single season (17). Not only that, Richards tied Lanigan for most series wins all-time with 72. The win…

Tim Kaeding Storms to Victory Lane on Night #2 of the Knoxville Nationals!

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Kaeding Thunders to Knoxville Nationals Night #2 Victory Story By: BRYAN HULBERT & BILL WRIGHT / KNOXVILLE RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, Iowa -August 12 2016 –Cutting some mean doughnuts in celebration, Tim Kaeding reported to Victory Lane for the third time in preliminary night competition at the Knoxville Raceway, as the Lunstra Motorsports No. 3k rocketed to victory on Toyota Qualifying Night in the 56th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The San Jose, California driver earned $12,000 for his win and just beat a severe storm that hit the Knoxville area.…

Dirt Late Models

Bloomquist Cashes In With Ralph Latham Memorial Score

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Bloomquist Banks Big in 30th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM UNION, KY - August 12, 2016 - Scott Bloomquist took over the lead on lap five and never looked back as he went on to win the 30th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial on Thursday night at Florence Speedway. The two-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion and current point leader earned $30,000 for his victory. It was his first Ralph Latham Memorial win since 2006. In a close race for second at the finish,…

Triple 20’s on Tap for ‘Track of Champions’ Racers This Saturday

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Bonus Bucks on the line at Fonda Speedway Special Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – August 12, 2016- This Saturday, August 13th at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway the modified, A-Verdi sportsman, and pro stock drivers will all compete in three 20-lap main events with bonus money on the line for each division. If one modified driver can win all three of the “Triple 20” feature events, they will be awarded with the STR Trailer $5,000 bonus along with $1,500 to win each segment for a grand total…

THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 18. . .

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STEVE KINSER, SAMMY SWINDELL & KENNY JACOBS HEADLINE RETURN OF THE ALL STAR 410 SPRINTS TO GRANDVIEW Story By: BOB MILLER / THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - August 12, 2016 – After a sixteen-year hiatus, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions back to the Berks County high banked Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18. This huge 410 sprint show is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Anticipation is at a pinnacle as this event marks the first…

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Utica Rome Speedway Roars Back To Action

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FULL DAY OF RACING SET FOR THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WITH NIGHT OF LEGENDS PLUS RAIN DELAYED RACE OF CHAMPIONS FEATURE Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY –August 12, 2016- Nearly three months ago when Utica-Rome Speedway was mired in a six-week string of rain in May, the only on track action was completed at the Vernon oval was the qualifying events for the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Dirt Modified Series and the Gnome Cup for the Go Nuclear Late Model Series way back on May 22. While…

Prelude To The Coalcracker Tonight At Big Diamond Speedway

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$4,000 to win the 358 modified 30-lap feature; $400 to start; Coalcracker 72 is Sept. 4 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. - August 12, 2016- Anytime a driver can log a few extra laps on a track, the information which they can relay to the crew can prove to be crucial to a season’s point battle or as one of the biggest races of the year is almost at hand. That’s the case this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway as the track plays host to the Prelude to the…

Tremont Wrecks, Wins on Wild “Whelen Wednesday” at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Duprey by inches in Renegades; Conroy tops fun Mini Stock race Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ANDREW CASSIDY / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. – August 11, 2016- Kenny Tremont Jr. narrowly escaped from a big pileup to win on the special “Whelen Wednesday” double-points Mid-Season Championship stock car event on the Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on August 10. In spite of major damage to his car, the seven-time Devil’s Bowl champion ran to his second win of the season after a wild 35-lap race. Bill Duprey and Chris Conroy also scored victories…

‘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…

Dirt Late Models

At A Glance: Four on the Floor

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Richards Continues Hot Streak; Outlaws visit four tracks in four days Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC- August 11, 2016- Some World of Outlaw Craftsman® Late Model Series drivers will put the nix on the notion that they are a modern-day Jesse James, but there is one Outlaw cashing-in on the season’s largest purses. Three-time series champion Josh Richards is today’s James. In less than a two-week stretch (six races), Richards compiled $97,150 in winnings, a mark that exceeds all but one driver in total earnings for the season. In…

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…

World of Outlaws Partner with IRA Sprint Car Series for Cornfest

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Series takes on Angell Park Speedway for the first time ever on Aug. 21 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ALEX and HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- August 11, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series has partnered with the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series for the Cornfest on Sunday, Aug. 21 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. The event, which takes place during the annual Sweet Corn Festival, will be the Outlaws first ever appearance at the historic, 1/3-mile Angell Park. "We are excited to join the IRA Sprints…

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…

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…

The 410 Sprint Cars set for Return to Path Valley

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410 Sprints and 600CC Micros Return to Party at the Path Valley Speedway on Sunday, August 28th Story By: JAY DUGAN / FRED RAHMER PROMOTIONS Photos By: TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRING RUN, PA- August 10, 2016- For the second time in 2016, the 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Micro Sprints combine for a thrilling double header of dirt track racing action on Sunday, August 28 for Fred Rahmer Promotions’ Party at the Path spectacular. The popular 1/4-mile dirt track, known for it’s high-speed, multiple-groove, wing-to-wing action will feature the fastest cars on dirt – the 410 Sprint Cars --…

At a Glance: Outlaws Young Guns Target Nationals

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The World of Outlaws-sanctioned 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals kicks off on Wednesday Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- August 10, 2016- As the best sprint car drivers in the World converge in Knoxville, Iowa this week for the 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 10 to Saturday, Aug. 13, some of the young stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series look ahead as they compete for one of motorsports' most coveted titles. David Gravel, Brad Sweet, Jacob Allen, Logan Schuchart and Clyde Knipp, the Outlaws young…

World of Outlaws End Sanction Negotiations with Badlands Motor Speedway

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World of Outlaws End Sanction Negotiations for Rock N’ Roll Gold Cup at Badlands Motor Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- August 10, 2016- After months of negotiations, the World of Outlaws and Badlands Motor Speedway have failed to reach an agreement on the sanction and operation of the Rock N' Roll Gold Cup, scheduled for August 19 to 21, 2016. The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series and its full-time touring teams will not be participating in the event. "We wish Badlands Motor Speedway the best…

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…

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…

Bryan Clauson June 15, 1989 – August 7, 2016

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Bryan Clauson Passes Away After Injuries Sustained in Belleville Crash Press Release By: USAC MEDIA Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- August 8, 2016- Bryan Clauson, 27, one of the most decorated and accomplished drivers in the history of the United States Auto Club, succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash while leading Saturday night's "Belleville Midget Nationals." "It is with extreme sadness that we must accept this devastating news," said USAC CEO/President Kevin Miller. "This is one of the darkest days in the history of the United States Auto Club. Not only have we lost one of…

Classic Stewart at Knoxville KCP Capitani Classic

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Shane Stewart Doubles Up in 5th Annual KCP Capitani Classic Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / KNOXVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, IA- August 8, 2016- For the second year in a row, Shane Stewart was the man to beat at the Knoxville Raceway as the driver of the Larson-Marks No. 2 became the first driver to double up in the Capitani Classic, winning the fifth instalment of the Sunday spectacular presented by Kustom Concrete Pumping. This was Shane’s ninth career 410cid score at the Knoxville Raceway. The victory was quite the way to kick off the…

Danny Varin Dominates Utica-Rome Modifieds

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Danny Varin Outruns Field to Collect Second Win of the Season at Utica-Rome Speedway Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- August 8, 2016- This past Sunday, August 7th, Utica-Rome Speedway kicked off its final full month of racing with four caution-free NASCAR Whelen All-American feature events, sponsored by LaLonde Electrical and Parry’s Maintenance/Oneida Lake Marina. Danny Varin won his second Gates-Cole Insurance $2000-to-win Modified feature event in a dominant performance. He shared victory lane with John Christian in the SUNY 602 Sportsman, Randy Shantel in the Broedel Energy Open Sportsman,…

Berger Sizzles to Lebanon Valley Victory

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Brian Berger Holds off Brett Hearn for Victory at The Valley of Speed Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- August 8, 2016- At Lebanon Valley Saturday, there was speed in the forecast and plenty of action on the track, that’s what the five classes in action brought to the masses. In the Modifieds, Brian Berger earned the pole by virtue of winning his heat race. On the start, he was able to outdistance Guy Sheldon to turn 1 and opened up a small gap. Matt Pupello was able to follow past…

Wilder Takes First of 2016 at the ‘Track of Champions’

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Wilder Wins on Hall of Fame Night at Fonda Speedway Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FONDA, NY- August 8, 2016- On Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Night, Jeremy Wilder took his first win of the 2016 season at the “Track of Champions”. The win was the sixth of his career at Fonda and it came in the Bill & Ellen Schoons owned, Joe Wagner Plumbing & Heating #24. It was also Maynard Forrette Tribute Night at Fonda on Saturday with Buck Gasner pacing the modified field before the start of the…

Ward Holds Off Watson for Lebanon Valley KoD Win

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First Win For Kevin Ward At Lebanon In 22 Years Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- August 8, 2016- In 1994 Ace Of Base ‘Saw A Sign’ that gave them the number one song of the year according to Billboard, Momma said, “life was like a box of chocolates,” which led Forest Gump to be the highest grossing movie of the year, and gas was only $1.11 a gallon. 1994 was also the last time Kevin Ward visited victory lane on the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway until Saturday…

Strunk Gets Redemption with Grandview Victory

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Jeff Strunk, Ron Kline and Brian Papiez Took Home the Big Bucks as NASCAR Feature Winners at Grandview Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 8, 2016- After three separate showers went through the Grandview Speedway grounds late Saturday afternoon racing was delayed for an hour until the track was race ready for an action-packed night of three division NASCAR stock car racing in the activities sponsored by Bernheisel Race Cars. The last time the Modifieds were in action, Jeff Strunk finished third, but was disqualified due to an illegal…

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…

Rico Abreu the Strongest Man in Ironman 55 Win

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Becomes the sixth different event winner and 16th series winner of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photo By: LONNIE WHEATLEY PHOTO PEVELY, MO- August 7, 2016- Rico Abreu proved to be the strongest man Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as he powered forward and battled to the lead scoring his first World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season and the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker. Abreu, a NASCAR Truck Series regular, slipped back to fifth early but battled back into the top three…

Dirt Late Models

It’s Lucky Number 13 for Richards at Cedar Lake

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Jonathan Davenport recovers from early troubles for second Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM and BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 7, 2016- Josh Richards won his second career USA Nationals finale Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. The victory marked his 20th of the season (13th in the series) and 71st of his career in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series – one win from tying for the all-time series record. “I don’t know what to say... I’m speechless,” said Richards, winning the $50,000 purse. “I can’t…

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…

Pete Bicknell On Top at Ransomville

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Pete Bicknell Captures 358 Modified Feature At Ransomville Story By: TANA ROBINSON / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- August 7, 2016- It was Hawaiian Night at Ransomville Speedway last Friday night. Filling up the VIP Towers were Regional Haulage, Tim Hortons and the Lions Club. Pete Bicknell of St. Catharines, Ontario won his second feature of the season at Ransomville Speedway in the thirty lap Krown Undercoating feature Bicknell would also take over the Krown Undercoating 358 Modified points lead. Bicknell took over the lead on lap three from then leader John Smith of…

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…

Marc Johnson Holds Off Friesen and Flach at ‘The Great Race Place’

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Johnson Wins 4th Of Season At Albany-Saratoga Story By: TOBY LaGRANGE / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- August 6, 2016- After a rough couple of weeks, fan favorite Marc Johnson returned to victory lane at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Guilderland driver scored his fourth Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified feature event win of the season. In the process he cut Brett Hearn’s points lead to just nine points heading into next Friday night’s action. Rob Pitcher and Floyd Billington led the field to the green with Billington taking the initial lead over Pitcher. Craig…

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…

Gravel Battles Rain and Restarts for Prelude to the Ironman Win

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Scores his second straight win and seventh of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM and TEEJAY CRAWFORD PHOTO PEVELY, MO- August 6, 2016- Neither rain nor restarts could dampen David Gravel's Friday night as he dominated the Monroe Shocks and Struts Prelude to the Ironman at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 and scored his second straight and seventh overall World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Off-and-on light rain fell on the 1/3 mile, bullring in Pevely, Mo. throughout the feature, but Gravel was the…

Dirt Late Models

Feger Pulls Away for Win at Cedar Lake

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Shane Clanton to lead field into the green flag for Saturday’s 100-lap finale Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photo By: BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 6, 2016- Jason Feger ran away with the FANSFund Dash Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. Feger started the day from qualifying toward the back of the pack to placing third in his heat. He heated up as the night went on, capitalizing when it mattered the most to win the $2,500 purse. Feger led the 12-driver field into the green flag for the 12-lap shootout. Rookie of…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tech Bulletin

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New Concept from LOLMDS Concerning the Policing of Tires Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 5, 2016- Since 2009, the LOLMDS protocol for policing race tires has been to send samples to a certified lab for a comprehensive report on each tested tire. To-date in 2016, the series has spent a tremendous amount of money to police tires, and vows to continue to provide fair and equitable opportunities for race teams to compete in any LOLMDS event. After consulting with representatives of Hoosier Racing Tire, Florence Speedway, several drivers,…

Dirt Late Models

Richards by the Dozen

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Josh Richards captures his 12th win of the season, 70th career series victory Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM & BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 5, 2016- Josh Richards got his golden egg Thursday night, reaching one dozen wins at Cedar Lake Speedway's USA Nationals preliminary show. It was Richards' 70th career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win. “From 2013-15 the track changed,” said Richards, who won the $6,000 purse. “But from last year to this year, the track was quite a bit different – with…

Ball Goes Wire-to-Wire for Knoxville 360 National Victory

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Jamie Ball Leads It All to Win Night One of the 360 Knoxville Nationals Story By: BILL WRIGHT and BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA Photo By: BING BANG MEDIA / ASCS PHOTO KNOXVILLE, IA- August 5, 2016- For the third time in his career at the Knoxville Raceway, Jamie Ball wheeled his J.J. Kane Auctioneers No. 5J around the Marion County half-mile perfectly for 20 laps for victory on night one of the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Timing in 13th, Ball was able to run to the final transfer in…

Jack Johnson Night Coming Up for Race of Champions Series at The Track of Champions

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Second Annual Jack Johnson Night to Feature 60-lap Race of Champions Dirt Modified Feature Story By: RoC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FONDA, NY- August 5, 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…

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