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Sheppard Dominates Canandaigua Motorsports Park

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - May 20, 2015 - There was no catching Matt Sheppard after he took the lead from pole sitter Steve Paine on lap nine of the 64-lap Jan Corcoran Memorial Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series event Wednesday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Sheppard had sizeable leads trimmed by four cautions, but he was able to maintain control each time, including a final restart on lap 48. Larry Wight, Sheppard's closest pursuer, drew within four car-lengths of Sheppard's FX Caprara No. 9h on the final lap, but had to settle for the runner-up spot. Paine was third, followed by Brett…

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Quick Summary Race Results from Kutztown’s JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on 5/20/2015

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USAC All Pro SpeedSTR Feature, 30 laps: 1.Billy Pauch Jr., 2.Billy Pauch Sr., 3.Mike Mahaney, 4.Jeff Strunk, 5.Larry Solomon, 6.Kyle Lick, 7.Kevin Graver Jr., 8.Steven Nederostek, 9.Jay Hartman, 10.Frank Cozze, 11.Matt Janisch, 12.Mike Bednar, 13.John Bockhorn, 14.Sammy Piazza, 15.Kris Graver, 16.Brandon Grosso, 17.Frank Yankowski, 18.Earl Paules, 19.Ryan Krachun, 20.Damon Paul, 21.Jason Miller, 22.Dale Planck, 23.Tim Iulg, 24.Tim Buckwalter, 25.Brad Brightbill, 26.Kenny Brightbill, 27.Doug Manmiller, 28.Wayne Weaver. DNQ: Andy Haus, Rick Kirkendall, Mike Vermeulen, Joe Vaccaro, Nick Baer, Tom Kunsman Jr., Jason Esterly, Joey Thomson. Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600cc "King of No Wing" Sprint Feature, 40 laps: 1.Tim Buckwalter, 2.Eddie…

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Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd

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Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd Stock car racing, American Flags and fireworks, it doesn't get any better than that for Memorial Day weekend family fun at Desoto Speedway May 23rd . Super Late Models return to action on the high banks for 100 laps of side by side, nose to tail racing from some of the best stock car drivers in the state of Florida. So far you have battles between the home town drivers, the veterans and then throw in the young guns that have proven they can get the job done. Twenty year old Nick Neri…

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Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program

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Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program ACCORD, NY - Jackie Brown Jr. tamed the invaders and protected home turf on his way to the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ victory at Accord Speedway. Fighting for redraw positions have become vital in Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) events, and Brown’s front-row starting spot enabled him to jump out front early and lead all 53 laps. The…

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UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend First ever appearance at Plymouth Speedway followed by 2 events at Fremont Speedway

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Indianapolis, IN – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header this weekend.   It begins Friday, May 22 when the series invades the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval of Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., for the Earl Gaerte Classic. It marks the first time in the track’s history that 410 cubic inch powered winged sprint cars will compete at “The Playground of Power.” It also marks the first ever appearance at the track for the All Stars. “The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser, a 20 time World…

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Bad Boy Mowers & E3 Spark Plugs News

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  WAYCROSS, GA (May 20, 2015) - The Bad Boy Mowers TV Race Challenge - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs continues this weekend with the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.  The renowned, Lucas Oil Production Studios will be on hand to tape all the action for air on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, and MAVTV at a later date, in 2015. The driver that accumulates the most points, within the fifteen televised events on the series' schedule, will be crowned the Bad Boy Mowers TV Points Champion, which boasts a $10,000 cash award at the…

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Points Leaders Suffer at Bowman Gray

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  (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) With an abundance of competitive drivers in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, the points battle doesn’t allow much margin for error. Burt Myers of Walnut Cove ran into some mechanical issues during the first 25-lapper on Saturday, relegating him to a 15th and 13th place finish. He drops from a healthy 12-point lead down to second place – 6 points out of the points lead. Nine-time champion Tim Brown of Tobaccoville qualified second on Saturday and finished second and 10th. Brown moves from fifth in the points up to tie Myers for second…

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After a Fourth Place Finish, Nardelli Remains on Top of the Wingless 600cc Micro-Sprints Standings at Bridgeport Speedway

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Sicklerville, NJ (May 20, 2015) – After finishing fourth in the 20-lap feature on Friday, May 15, Lee Nardelli remains on top of the wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint standings at Bridgeport Speedway. Prior to this event, Nardelli had no major mechanical issues but that changed this past weekend. Following warm-ups, a coolant hose broke on his wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint. The team scrambled to make the necessary repairs in time for his heat race. With the mechanical woes solved, the Bridgeton, NJ driver went on to win his heat race. Starting seventh in the main event, Nardelli slipped back to tenth place…

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Threepeat: Daryn Pittman Wins Third in a Row at New Egypt Speedway

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Threepeat: Daryn Pittman Wins Third in a Row at New Egypt Speedway NEW EGYPT, N.J. - May 19, 2015 - When it comes to New Egypt Speedway, one World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver stands out among the rest. On Tuesday night, Daryn Pittman again proved he is the man to beat at New Egypt as he scored his third win in the last three series appearances there. Through the 30 lap Jersey Outlaw Showdown feature Pittman battled through traffic and held off Shane Stewart and ultimately Donny Schatz. "You work for all these wins," Pittman said. "None of…

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Richards Excited To Race In Front Of Home-Track Fans At Tyler County Speedway’s Jackpot 100 Weekend On Saturday & Sunday

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MIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. - May 19, 2015 - Josh Richards has logged memorable performances and achieved career milestones at dirt tracks all across the country during his stellar racing career, but few of those tracks hold a special place with the three-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion like Tyler County Speedway. Richards, whose home in Shinnston, W.Va., is less than an hour's drive from Tyler County's quarter-mile oval, will return to the bullring track this weekend for a pair of WoO LMS events during the fourth annual Jackpot 100 Weekend. Separate WoO LMS programson Saturday and Sunday give Richards…

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Gene Bowers Sr. Street Stock 100 This Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-19-15) Race engines went quite for the first time last weekend at Mahoning Valley Speedway when rain forced the night’s program to be cancelled. The track now swings back into action this coming Saturday evening, May 23 with a six division show that is to be headlined by the by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race, which pays tribute to the late Gene Bowers Sr., a former driver and car owner, is worth $1200 to win plus…

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Weekly Racing Series Round Two This Friday, May 22

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(May 19, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, May 22 with the second round of the track's 2015 weekly racing series. The Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, & Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions will all be part of the show. CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS 2008 track champion Keith Dempster has the early lead in the 360 Sprint Car standings following a runner-up finish to invader Parker Price-Miller in last Friday night's season opener. Mitch Brown, defending…

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3 HUGE RACES OVER NEXT 4 DAYS!!!

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THE USAC NIGHT BEFORE THE 500 STARTS at 12:00 NOON!     The USAC Silver Crown Championship returns to Lucas Oil Raceway to headline the traditional "Night Before the 500" along with the USF200 and PRO MAZDA Series on Saturday May 23rd.   The Schedule of activities for the event has been shifted around so race fans can enjoy all what Indianapolis has tho offer on Indy 500 Race Weekend.  Fans can get a full day of racing action at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 8:00 am with Practice for all three Series,  followed by Qualifying at 10amand racing action at 12:00 noon!   USACNATION…

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James Hinchcliffe Medical Update

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2015) - Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe is improving as he remains in stable condition following surgery yesterday at IU Health Methodist Hospital for an injury to his pelvic area and upper left thigh. Hinchcliffe is undergoing further evaluations in the Intensive Care Unit and has been ruled out of Verizon IndyCar Series competition for the foreseeable future. "Words can't describe how thankful I am to the Holmatro Safety Team," Hinchcliffe said. "Those guys, in addition to the doctors and staff at the hospital, are my heroes. I can't say enough how much I appreciate the…

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Crown Jewel Cup Begins This Weekend

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 18, 2015) - The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com points chase begins this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  The Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is the first of ten, Crown Jewel Cup events in 2015. The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner.  The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within these ten events, will receive a $10,000 bonus at…

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Tonight’s Event at LaSalle Speedway Canceled

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LASALLE, IL (May 16, 2015) - Tonight's Spring Shootout at LaSalle Speedway has been canceled. After early morning rain showers, officials of LaSalle Speedway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series reached the agreement to cancel tonight's event. Up next for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Action begins Thursday, May 21st with the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association's 2nd Annual Cowboy Classic. Action on Friday, May 22nd for the LOLMDS begins with Miller Welders Time Trials, followed…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Races for May 16 Cancelled Due to Rain

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-16-15) Races for this evening, May 16, at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway have been cancelled due to weather. Morning rain showers and a forecast of on and off intermittent rain for later in the day and into the evening has prompted promoter Floyd Santee to cancel the show. The Car Cruise that was to have taken place has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30. Next week’s program will be highlighted by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race,…

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Cap Henry Breaks into FAST Win Column at Attica

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Attica, Ohio – Cap Henry has had a fast sprint car all season. For one reason or another – bad qualifying run or bad pill draw or some other little problem saw him have to pass a lot of cars during a night of racing only to be kept from victory lane.   That all changed Friday on American Powersports Night at Attica Raceway Park. The Bellevue, Ohio driver blasted under Dale Blaney on the second lap of the feature and then held off a late race challenge to capture the win in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 sprint feature.…

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Pearson Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series’ First Visit to Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway

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OSHKOSH, WI (May 15, 2015) - Earl Pearson Jr. survived a side-by-side battle with Dennis Erb Jr. to win his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race of the season on Friday Night at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. Pearson's Dunn-Benson Ford, Lucas Oil Products, Black Diamond Chassis #1 machine took the lead for good on lap 29.   Pearson's win in the first series visit to the state of Wisconsin in nine years allows him to stay on top the series points standings. He captured the victory over Jimmy Mars, Erb, Devin Moran, and Jared Landers.   "This is the…

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Seth Bergman Wins Thriller in Lubbock With The ASCS Red River Region

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LUBBOCK, Texas (May 15, 2015) For the fourth time in 2015, and second time with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products, Washington’s Seth Bergman parked the Oil Field Equipment and Manufacturing No. 23 in Victory Lane; topping action at the Lubbock Speedway. Jumping to the lead from the front row, Bergman would surrender the top spot in the opening laps to team mate, Joe Wood, Jr. Keeping the No. 23 to a half straight-a-way disadvantage for most of the race, slower traffic would be the deciding factor in Lubbock as the pair…

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Dan Dembek Wins DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 20 With Thrilling Pass; Williams, Gray, Membrino, Saunders, & DiMatteo Also Score Stafford Feature Wins

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 50 program on Friday, May 15th on what was also Whelen Event Night with three Ingersoll Rand contingency bonuses going to the winners of the SK Modified®, Late Model, and SK Light features.  Xtra Mart Convenience Stores put up a $250 bonus that was split evenly among the top-5 finishers in the extra distance DARE Stock feature event.  Dan Dembek was the big winner, taking his second feature win of the 2015 season in the 20-lap DARE Stock feature.  Ronnie…

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Gas City AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Results

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Gas City, Indiana...Brady Bacon held on in a frenetic 30-lapper Friday at Gas City I-69 Speedway, edging past a last-lap Thomas Meseraull slidejob through the final set of corners to take his third AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season. Meseraull cut under fellow front-row starter Jon Stanbrough off turn-two to take the opening lead, as most of the field stuck to the bottom half of the quarter-mile. Dave Darland was on the move early, as he ducked past Stanbrough for the second spot on lap four. A large lead for Meseraull was erased on lap eight with a…

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Pagenaud Fastest on Fast Friday; All-Female Team to Race with Grace

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) - "Fast Friday" proved just that at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with six Verizon IndyCar Series drivers running laps in excess of 230 mph on the final full practice day before qualifying for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Friday's  practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Speeds have been up in practice on the 2.5-mile oval this week from a year ago, in great part due to the new aerodynamic bodywork kits developed by Honda and Chevrolet this season.…

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Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Format

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For Immediate Release Media contacts Mike Kitchel, Director, Communications 317-492-6453, mkitchel@indycar.com Kate Guerra, Manager, Advance Communications 317-492-8577, kguerra@indycar.com Katie Donnar, Coordinator, Communications 317-492-8532, kdonnar@indycar.com Arni Sribhen, Coordinator, Media Relations 317-492-8531, asribhen@indycar.com  

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Husband and Wife Take on the World of Outlaws

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Weedsport, N.Y. – May 15, 2015 – When the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds take to Weedsport Speedway for the Empire State Challenge Sunday, May 17, Stewart Friesen will appear in the fields of both races. The three-time Syracuse 200 winner is slated to compete in the No. 33 Doug Emery Motorsports entry in the sprint car feature and then drive Tom Cullen's No. 1 Westmoreland Golf Course big-block modified. The Canadian racer, now of Sprakers, N.Y., is no stranger to pulling double duty, as he said he did it previously at Utica-Rome Speedway…

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23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 15, 2015) - As the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com approaches, anticipation is building for the first crown jewel event of the season, which will be held at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. This blockbuster weekend, which is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA), kicks off Thursday, May 21st at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Thursday's program is highlighted by a special $5,045-to-win, $545-to-start event for the Lucas Oil MLRA, dubbed the "Cowboy Classic" in honor of longtime MLRA Owner/Promoter Allen "Cowboy" Chancellor. The 2nd Annual Cowboy…

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All Star Circuit of Champions Announces 2015 Series Partners

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions announced today partnerships with several corporations for the 2015 campaign, including the extension of their relationship with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), which will continue to be the Series’ title sponsor for the third consecutive year.   “The All Star Series has always been right in our back yard (Lima, OH) and provides our students a great opportunity to extend their classroom education”, said Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, UNOH President, “Guy (Webb) always treated us well and we are looking forward to growing the relationship to another level with…

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Welcoming Rules Package Announced For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Thursday, June 11 At New Egypt Speedway; Spec Head Small-Blocks Utilize Sail Panels, All Others Run Windows; $10,000 To Win For 40 Feature Laps!

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NEW EGYPT, NJ – A welcoming rules package and massive purse structure are in place for the ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ at New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. Lentini Auto Salvage of Ringoes, N.J., presents the third edition of the ‘Dirty Jersey’ special at the pristine Garden State venue, this season running as a big-block/small-block Modified 40-lap event paying a massive $10,000-plus to win! Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel points will be offered for the BD Motorsports Media LLC promoted event. A rules package favorable to…

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This Week at The Creek: Point Battles Starting to Take Shape

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Spring Valley MN - May 14, 2015:  (Photos courtesy of Gulbranson Photo)  The season has just begun but the point battles are starting to take shape. This Saturday night all five weekly classes will be back in action and teams will attempt to edge closer to the coveted championship titles.   Nick Schwebach has started off the season strong in the WISSOTA Street Stock division picking up a pair of early season trips to victory lane but defending track champion Mike Blowers only sits four points back.  Like father, like son Bernie and Kory Adams are tied in third place while…

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Meitzler Memorial Wins To T. Buckwalter (SpeedSTR), Pauch Jr. (Wingless 600’s), and B. Bieber (All Star Slingshots) As Kutztown’s Action Track USA Kicks Off 2015 Season In Grand Style

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Kutztown, PA - The JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds kicked off its 2015 racing season on Wednesday, May 13, with wins going to Tim Buckwalter (USAC All Pro SpeedSTR's), Billy Pauch Jr. (Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600 Sprints powered by Engler Injection Systems), and Brett Bieber (NAPA Auto Parts All Star Slingshots) as the speedway presented its annual Goldie and Elton Meitzler Memorial Race.   The Meitzler Memorial is the traditional season opener at the Berks County oval, and co-promoters Rich Tobias and Doug Rose were rewarded with a sunny, albeit somewhat chilly, day on Wednesday. The…

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Pagenaud Fastest in Practice; Vautier to Qualify for Davison

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2015) - Simon Pagenaud has watched his teammates grab the headlines since he joined Team Penske at the beginning of this season, but the Frenchman stole the spotlight in the fifth practice session leading up to the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Thursday's  practice session and HEREto view and download the combined practice timesheet. Driving the No. 22 Avaya Team Penske Chevrolet, Pagenaud logged the best of nearly 2,000 laps turned on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5-mile oval, at 228.793 mph. Carlos Munoz, who eclipsed…

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At A Glance: Hodnett, Dietrich Sound Off on the Morgan Cup

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After Williams Grove Speedway the Outlaws head north to Weedsport Speedway and New Egypt Speedway CONCORD, N.C. - May 14, 2015 - Historic Williams Grove Speedway welcomes the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series tomorrow and Saturday nights as the Outlaws battle the Pennsylvania Posse for the right to take home the coveted Morgan Cup. Since 2011 the sterling silver trophy has been in Outlaw hands. Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz and Steve Kinser have all claimed the trophy on behalf of the touring drivers. As the Posse tries to change the trend of recent history, two of Pennsylvania's own, Greg…

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NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Fan Vote to be Released May 15 Online at www.staffordspeedway.com

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Voting for the 2015 NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k will kick off this Friday May 15th online at StaffordSpeedway.com and continue through the day of the event on July 10th.  The 2014 edition proved to be one of the most exciting races in the history of the half-mile.  The 2015 NAPA SK 5k will see the addition of the NAPA SK 5k Bonus presented by Dunleavy Truck and Trailer Repair. “The NAPA SK 5k Bonus is an exciting edition to the 2015 race,” explains Stafford COO Mark Arute.  “Driver’s will have the chance to enter the Gambler’s Challenge…

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ASCS Frontier at Electric City Speedway Cancelled

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. (May 14, 2015) With near frigid temperatures and continued rain in the forecast, events at the Electric City Speedway on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 with the ASCS Frontier Region have been cancelled. This marks the second week that the 2015 season opener has been delayed due to cold and rain. There is no word yet on whether or not the race will be rescheduled. The Frontier Region will try to get the season rolling at BMP Speedway on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. The race dates were added after the original season…

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The 2015 Season Starts this Friday!

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(May 13, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway's 20th annual Opening Night presented by 98.9 myFM will take the green flag on Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm, with large fields expected in all of the regular Friday night divisions. The opening event of Ohsweken's season will include the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers. CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS Glenn Styres enters the 360 Sprint Car season opener ready to defend his 2014 track championship, his first since weekly Sprint…

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Posse Pounces: Hodnett Scores First Outlaws Win of 2015 at Lincoln Speedway

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Posse Pounces: Hodnett Scores First Outlaws Win of 2015 at Lincoln Speedway ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - May 13, 2015 - A dominant Greg Hodnett led an all Pennsylvania Posse sweep of the podium during the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday night, as he claimed his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Hodnett was the driver to beat all night. Early on he scored his first quick time of the year. After being on the fortunate end of the Dash inversion draw, Hodnett scored the Dash win and started the night on the feature pole.…

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Results from the Goldie & Elton Meitzler Memorial Race on Wednesday, May 13

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USAC All Pro SpeedSTR Feature, 30 laps: 1.Tim Buckwalter, 2.Billy Pauch Jr., 3.Doug Manmiller, 4.Jay Hartman, 5.Jeff Strunk, 6.Mike Bednar,  7.Mike Mahaney, 8.Larry Solomon, 9.Tim Iulg, 10.Dale Planck, 11.Frank Yankowski, 12.Brandon Grosso, 13.John Bockhorn, 14.Earl Paules, 15.Andy Haus, 16.Jason Miller, 17.Joey Thompson, 18.Kevin Graver Jr., 19.Joe Vaccaro, 20.Brad Brightbill, 21.Billy Pauch Sr., 22.Damon Paul, 23.Sam Piazza, 24.Kyle Lick, 25.Chris Graver, 26.Stephen Nederostek, 27.Frank Cozze, 28.Kenny Brightbill, 29.Rick Kirkendall. DNQ: Ryan Krachun, Jason Esterly, Mike Vermuelen, Nick Baer, Wayne Weaver, Ray Nemeth, Matt Janisch. Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600 Sprint Feature, 30 laps: 1.Billy Pauch Jr., 2.James Morris, 3.Tim Buckwalter, 4.Tommy…

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5 Wins in a Row and Counting for Unbeaten 12-year Old Derek Berlitz

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The 2015 race season in Northeast PA is less than a month old and it’s getting that way too for a number of drivers who compete in the Gold Plate kart class at Greenwood Valley Action Track near Orangeville. That’s because 12-year Derek Berlitz of Drums has won every feature race run thus far, a streak of five in a row as of May 9. Berlitz, a sixth grader at Drums Elementary/Middle School, is in his second season with the Gold Plate class. After copping two wins last year, his intent was to try and match or perhaps go one…

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Eckert Relishes Return To Victory Lane On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 13, 2015 - Rick Eckert experienced a welcomed change on Saturday afternoon at Smoky Mountain Speedway. Instead of constantly hearing about his prolonged absence from victory lane on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series as had become all too normal for the 2011 WoO LMS champion, Eckert was enjoying words of congratulations and support from passersby who stopped by his pit area as he and his team prepared for the night's WoO LMS event. "It's hard on you when you go as long as I did and you go a whole season without winning one,"…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway May 16 Advance

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-13-15) In what has been nothing short of a very competitive season at Mahoning Valley Speedway over the first five weeks with close finishes and a host of different winners, the popular Lehighton paved quarter mile oval will be in action for more of the same this coming Saturday evening, May 16 featuring all six regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks running in a series of heat and feature events. Also added to the slate will be a Car Cruise that will take place during intermission. The Car…

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Munoz Eclipses 230 mph as Speeds Climb during Indianapolis 500 Practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - Speeds continue to climb as Verizon IndyCar Series teams prepare for the 99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. In a fast final 30 minutes, the fastest lap of the day exchanged hands four times among four drivers. When the checkered flag flew at 6 p.m. ET, Carlos Munoz had the fastest lap, 39.1098 seconds, 230.121 mph, in the No. 26 AndrettiTV Cinsay Honda - the first lap over 230 mph of the month. Click HERE to view and download the results of Wednesday's  practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. "Really,…

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Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Post-Event Infraction

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - INDYCAR announced a post-event infraction from the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, which was held May 9 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. • INDYCAR officials have penalized driver Helio Castroneves of Team Penske for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable contact). Castroneves has been penalized eight points in the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers point standings. "Following every event, the INDYCAR race stewards conduct a review of all racing incidents utilizing all the tools available - including car data, video replays and interviews with the competitors involved," said Derrick Walker, president of competition and operations,…

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Strong 2015 Start for Myers at Bowman Gray

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(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers fans are pleased that his 2015 season has started like his 2014 season. They just hope that it doesn’t end up the same. At this point in 2014, Myers was the points leader for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. He had nearly a perfect season with a first place and a second place finish out of two races. But last season also saw Myers finishing fourth in the final points standings after a stiff penalty from NASCAR Officials. This year, he again has a strong points lead – and he’s even improved…

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USAC Champs Hood, Tyler Return for the “Hoosier Hundred”

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Two of USAC's greatest champions, Rickey Hood of Phoenix, Ariz. and Brian Tyler of Mount Pleasant, N.C., will make their return to the USAC Silver Crown Championship Series to compete in next week's "Hoosier Hundred" at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.   Round two of the 2015 championship is scheduled Thursday night, May 21, and this year's expanded field provides a true challenge for Hood and Tyler. Tyler's last Silver Crown start came in the 2013 "Tony Bettenhausen 100" in Springfield, Ill. while 19 years have passed since Hood's last appearance, also at Springfield, in 1996.   Tyler, USAC's…

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New Name for NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Charities to Benefit from Racing at Grandview

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 13, 2015 . . . Local business T.P.Trailers of Limerick, PA has been a huge supporter of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway for a few years. That support has been appreciated by racers who have reaped the benefits of the bonus bucks offered by T.P. Trailers.                 Effective immediately the NASCAR 358 Modified stock cars that are a Saturday night fixture at Grandview, the primary division of weekly racing, will become the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds.                 “It is our way of saying thank you for the outstanding support the company has given stock car…

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Speacial Fan Discount for NIght Before the 500

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The USAC Silver Crown Championship returns to Lucas Oil Raceway to headline the traditional "Night Before the 500" along with the USF200 and PRO MAZDA Series on Saturday May 23rd.   The Schedule of activities for the event has been shifted around so race fans can enjoy all what Indianapolis has tho offer on Indy 500 Race Weekend.  Fans can get a full day of racing action at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 8:00 am with Practice for all three Series,  followed by Qualifying at 10am and racing action at 12:00 noon!   USACNATION can get $5:00 off advance ticket purchases by using the Promo…

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McDonald’s Restaurants of Brantford & Paris Return as Marketing Partners

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(May 12, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of McDonald's Restaurants of Brantford & Paris as marketing partners for the 2015 season, and presenting sponsor of the Sportsman Shootout event on Friday, June 26. McDonald's restaurants have served the world some of its favourite food since 1955. McDonald's is more than just your local restaurant. They're hardworking small businessmen and women, students working part-time, seniors getting the most out of life, and volunteers lending time to make a difference in the communities they live and work in. McDonald's locations in Brantford include…

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Ballard and Roberts Are Planning to Compete at the Second Event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway

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Sicklerville, NJ (May 12, 2015) – Brett Ballard and Brad Roberts from the B&M Motorsports team are planning to compete at the second event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, May 15 at Bridgeport Speedway. Ballard, who resides in Pennsville, NJ, competed in the first event of the five race Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, April 24. He completed the 25-lap feature in sixth place. Most recently, Ballard and his team invaded Big Diamond Speedway for the first time in his career. In the special $1000 to win race held on Tuesday, May 5 at…

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Castroneves Tops Timesheets as Indianapolis 500 Preparations Continue

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 12, 2015) - The expected gain in miles per hour from the superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork components on the Verizon IndyCar Series cars is becoming more evident with each practice day for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Tuesday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves showed he can go fast with and without a "tow" using the new aero kits. Castroneves posted the fastest overall lap as well as the best lap without the aid…

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Outlaws vs. Posse – Greatest Rivalry In All Of Motorsports?

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Outlaws vs. Posse - Greatest Rivalry In All Of Motorsports? By: Pete MacDonald This week the greatest rivalry in all of racing gets fueled up when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars invade for their first Eastern Swing of the 2015 season to take on the Pennsylvania Posse. Fans and drivers alike have been pledging their allegiance all week on various forms of social media boasting about who will come out on top when all is said and done. No doubt about it that Pennsylvania has some of the toughest competition in the country when it comes to competing with…

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