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Super DIRT Week Gains Huge Support at Public Hearing

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Super DIRT Week Gains Huge Support at Public Hearing Strong turnout of supporters speak out on the significance of motorsports to the New York State Fairgrounds and all of Central New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. - May 7, 2015 - A large group of supporters who want to see motorsports continue at the New York State Fairgrounds beyond this year's NAPA Super DIRT Week greeted state officials Wednesday night to share their opinions in the first public hearings about potential improvements at the fairgrounds. Led by Brian Pokorny and clad in "Save the Moody Mile" shirts, nearly half the room at…

Kansas

Lucas Oil ASCS Rained Out at Lakeside

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Lucas Oil ASCS Rained Out at Lakeside KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 7, 2015) The Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real will have to wait for another day to return to Lakeside Speedway, as Mother Nature has put the brakes on the McCarthy Auto Group KC Klassic for the second year in a row. While the forecast had drastically improved over the week, the weather proved as unpredictable as ever as rain has set in over the Kansas oval. Event promoters, Tony Bruce, Jr. and Scott Traylor, will advise as to whether or not the event…

Weaver Carries Perfect 2015 Record Into Smoky Mountain Speedway’s Mountain Outlaw 50 Presented By NAPA On Saturday

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Weaver Carries Perfect 2015 Record Into Smoky Mountain Speedway’s Mountain Outlaw 50 Presented By NAPA On Saturday Veteran Tennessee Racer Hopes to Add Breakthrough World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory to Incredible Early-Season Win Streak MARYVILLE, Tenn. - May 7, 2015 - Perfection will be on the line Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway. After starting the season with eight victories in eight races, veteran regional racer Randy Weaver, 45, of Crossville, Tenn., will attempt to add a national touring victory to his remarkable early-season win streak when the World of Outlaws Late Model Series visits Smoky Mountain for…

Central States Modified Gamblers Series Round 2 Race Up Next…$3000-to-win/$100 laps

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-6-15) Round 2 of the Central States Modified Gamblers Series (CSMGS) at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway is set for this coming Saturday, May 9 featuring a 100-lap main event paying $3000 to win. On Opening Night back on April 11, Wharton, NJ’s Don Wagner claimed an Ace card as well as $5000 for winning the first race of the special six race high dollar series. Wagner also heads into the night as the current point leader of the division, another bonus he has enjoyed since garnering that early season victory. The top 13 drivers from the April 11…

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Dylan Hoch Takes Year’s First National Slingshot Tour Event at Thunder Mountain’s Small Car Showcase

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Defending National champion Dylan Hoch of Mertztown, Pa., won the 20-lap Slingshot main event on Sunday, May 3rd. Via the double-heats format, Hoch earned the outside pole for the feature and led the entire distance. Hoch likened the Thunder Mountain layout to Pa.’s Grandview Speedway in Victory Lane. Cody Kline made a late advance for second, with Brett Bieber, Demetrios Drellos and Joe Krum in tow. The Slingshot field was a strong one with entries ranging from Connecticut, Long Island, Vermont, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and beyond. Many had never seen the speedway prior to Sunday…. FINISH: National…

Blake Hahn Shows Speed at Riverside Despite Rough Finish

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SAPULPA, Okla. (May 6, 2015) Taking on the Riverside International Speedway in the seventh annual Eagle Motorsports Rock ‘N Roll 50 presented by MyRacePass.com, Blake Hahn took the CSR Garage / Lucas Oil Products to the point, but would end up on the hook as contact with the wall ended Hahn’s night on Lap 38. “Overall we really had a good weekend. The car felt good from the start and I was able to run anywhere so I just kept trying the track and made our way to third before the caution and was able to battle with Crawley…

Arizona

ASCS Southwest Returning to Arizona Speedway

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TULSA, Okla. (May 6, 2015) Round seven of the 2015 season for the ASCS Southwest Region is set for this Saturday, May 9 at the Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. for a Mother’s Day Weekend celebration. Last taking on the three-eighths mile oval on April 25, the A-Feature was unfortunately cut short by rain, but had a silver lining when promoter, Jonah Tussel, paid the night’s purse based on the A-Feature starting lineup. Looking to get all 25 laps in the books this Saturday, Rick Ziehl continues to show the way with the southwest arm of the ASCS Nation,…

Kenny Wallace Driving Experience Becomes Official Racing Experience of the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 4, 2015 - The World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing announce today the Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience will be the Official Driving Experience of the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing. In addition to a long career in NASCAR, Kenny Wallace has raced on dirt for more than 10 years. Wallace, who won the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Summer Nationals championship in 2012, is eager to showcase his excitement for grassroots racing. "I have a passion for dirt racing that I'd like to share with all the race fans," Wallace said. "When I look…

Indiana

Verizon, INDYCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Announce Indiana HopeLine Drive

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Verizon, INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will announce joint participation in a HopeLine drive throughout the month of May to raise critical funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention. The drive invites INDYCAR fans to bring their wireless phones and accessories that are no longer used to donation sites set up around Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month. The joint parties will present a $50,000 HopeLine grant to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the Emergency Housing and Transportation Survivor Fund. Since 2001, HopeLine from Verizon has collected more than 11.4 million phones and granted over $29 million to…

Indiana

Manufacturers Championship Points Update

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 6, 2015) - INDYCAR announced the following manufacturers' championship points adjustments following the Indianapolis 500 Open Test Day on May 3 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: • Honda received a bonus of 30 engine manufacturer points for attaining the life cycle minimum for three of its engines. According to Rule 10.6.4.2 of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook, any engine that reaches a lifespan of 2,500 miles will receive 10 bonus for its manufacturer. Honda engines for the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan entry, No. 26 Andretti Autosport entry and No. 98 BHA with Curb Agajanian entry all reached at…

Big Diamond Speedway

Rick Laubach Continues ‘Assault’ Of Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, Tops Big Diamond ‘Anthracite Assault’ Tuesday For $5,540 Payday In ‘Coal Country’ With Gary Spotts No. 91; Big D Beats The Weather Despite Widespread Rain, Poor Forecast

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MINERSVILLE, PA - Rick Laubach continued his assault of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, conquering an extremely tough field at Big Diamond Speedway on Tuesday. Laubach drew an all-important front row starting spot and glided to his second straight Short Track Super Series (STSS) victory. This, the ‘Anthracite Assault,’ was the only North/South Region combo race for the season, and points were earned for both the Pioneer Pole Buildings South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel and the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. Laubach, 42, of Hellertown, Pa. captured the STSS South Region opener…

Grandview Speedway

Many Racers Looking to Add Their Name to the Growing List of Different Winners this Season at Grandview Whelen Engineering Night Offers Gifts to Mothers

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 6, 2015 . . . Mothers attending the Whelen Engineering Night of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway on Saturday (May 9) will have the opportunity to receive gifts, more than 300 to be given out to early arriving mothers, courtesy of track owners, the Rogers Family, and Auman Photography. And there will be many racers looking to crack victory lane and add their name to the growing list of different winners in the stock car racing action. There have been four different feature winners in the five features run so far in the NASCAR…

New $15,000 “Colors Edge Challenge” at Bowman Gray

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(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Modified 100-lappers at Bowman Gray Stadium are already fan favorites known for their excitement and intensity. With the full field of cars randomly drawing for starting position, faster competitors have to apply all the pressure they can to make their way to the front. When the Double-File Restart Rule was added into the mix, mental fortitude was put to the test as drivers were forced to develop new strategies for competition. Now, a new award is giving drivers a reason to rethink everything – exactly 15,000 reasons, in fact. Colors Edge is sponsoring a new…

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Arrow Express Returns as Sponsor for Six Nations Showdown & Canadian Sprint Car Nationals

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(May 6, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Arrow Express as the presenting sponsor of the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals and the Six Nations Showdown featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series, while the Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Club also returns as an event sponsor. Arrow Express Sports is a sport and entertainment company that is dedicated to preserving and teaching Native American Indian sports, culture, music, and languages. Based at the Arrow Express Sports Entertainment Arena, the company owns and operates the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League, and…

At A Glance: As Eldora Approaches, What a Difference a Year Makes

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 5, 2015 - History will be made at Eldora Speedway this Friday and Saturday as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and USAC National Sprint Car Series join together for the first time ever in a double-header 'Mother of All Sprint Car Weekends.' Two World of Outlaws drivers who made a little of their own history last season at the spring Eldora races, David Gravel and Shane Stewart, return to the track after a season of change for both. When the Outlaws visited the high-banked, half-mile oval in the spring last year, Stewart, the 2005…

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night News

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Mechanicsburg, PA May 5, 2015 Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Issues Math Fact Challenge To Local Students. The future of automobile racing is with the youth of today. Williams Grove Speedway management is presenting a program to the students of Monroe and South Mountain elementary schools. This exciting series, named Math Fact Challenge, combines mathematics and racing. The students at each school will complete 10 minutes of online math a night to complete one lap. Students up to second grade use www.coolmath.com for their challenge. Students in grades three through fifth will work with www.firstinmath.com. After the students complete…

Indiana

Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Fast Facts

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Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit, a 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course (clockwise) Race distance: 82 laps / 200 miles Entry List: Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis (PDF) Push-to-pass parameters: 10 activations for 20 seconds each Firestone tire allotment: Eight sets primary, three sets alternate Twitter: @IMS @IndyCar, #GPofINDY, #IndyCar Event website: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com INDYCAR website: www.IndyCar.com 2014 race winner: Simon Pagenaud 2014 Verizon P1 Award winner: Sebastian Saavedra, 1:23.8822, 104.672 mph Qualifying lap record: Simon Pagenaud, 1:09.6716, 126.062 mph, May 2014 (Segment 1). ABC race broadcast: Saturday, May 9 (3:30 p.m. ET) Allen Bestwick is the lead announcer for ESPN on…

Asphalt Late Models

Desoto Speedway May Racing!

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Desoto Speedway is the place to be this Saturday night May 9th when the Sportsman returns to action for 50 laps. Also LKQ Pure Stock, mini stock, and the new, fun Enduro class will start its points season with a Flag Pole Race, Enduro Race and Road Course race. You can find the rules for the new class on our website. front gates open at 4:30, racing at 7:00 and adults tickets are just 15.00 for this action packed night of racing. Kids bring your MOM THIS WEEK, THEY GET IN FOR $5.00 accompanied by their child. first 100 mom's will get a nice carnation as they enter the speedway.…

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The World of Outlaw Sprints Return to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, May 19th Pre-Race Festivities for Drivers, Crews, and Fans Plus PA Posse Bonus Planned

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New Egypt, NJ-- The World of Outlaw Sprints will invade New Egypt Speedway for their only New Jersey appearance of the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 19th for the Jersey Outlaw Classic. As the last stop on their northeastern swing competing against the tough PA Posse, the Speedway, along with some great sponsors, want to make their stop even more exciting for the Outlaws, the Posse, and the fans. Vahlco Wheels has signed on to host a pre-race party for all the drivers and crew members before the start of the event in the pit area. When the pit gates open…

Linville Aims For Upset Victory At Ponderosa Speedway’s First-Ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

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Linville Aims For Upset Victory At Ponderosa Speedway’s First-Ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event Regional Standout Hopes to Continue Streak of Home-Track Success in Friday Night's $10,000-to-win WoO LMS Program JUNCTION CITY, Ky. - May 5, 2015 - Over the past four years, Dustin Linville has padded his resume with weekly race wins and special event triumphs at Ponderosa Speedway. On Friday night, the Bryantsville, Ky., racer will attempt to add a national touring victory to his Ponderosa tally when the World of Outlaws Late Model Series makes its first-ever visit to the Central Kentucky track. Linville will…

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DMA Midgets Continue May 16 at Bradford

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Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. hosts all but one of this year's USAC DMA Midget races and is the May 16 venue when the series resumes. Josh Sunn of White River Junction, Vt. won Saturday night's 20-lap USAC DMA Midget Series opener at Bradford. He passed Jeff Horn on lap eight and led the rest of the way to beat Adam Pierson, Horn, Adam Whitney and Dean Christensen. Sunn's point lead after the opener stands at 12 points after last Saturday's event, one of five this year awarding "double points." 2015 USAC DMA Midget Point…

California

Western Regional KOTWs Resume June 6 at Madera

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The USAC Western Regional King of the Wing racing series takes a one-month hiatus before returning to Madera (Calif.) Speedway for a June 6 appearance. Davey Hamilton, Jr. of Jamestown, Ind. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night's "Vukovich Classic" series opener at Madera. He was trailed at the checkered flag by fast qualifier Kyle Vanderpool, Anthony Simone, Davey Pombo and Marvin Mitchell. Hamilton has a one-point lead in the series following Saturday's race. Simone and Pombo are locked in a tie for third in the new points. 2015 USAC King of the Wing Western…

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Western Midgets Return to Tulare May 30

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Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. hosted the Honda USAC Western Midget Series last Saturday night and will be the site of the next race on May 30. Michael Faccinto of Hanford, Calif., USAC's 2006 National Ford Focus Midget Champion, wheeled the MF Motorsports Spike/Chevy to victory in Saturday night's 30-lapper at Tulare on J.D. Heiskell Race Night. Faccinto passed Trey Marcham on lap four and led the rest of the way to beat Cody Swanson, Shannon McQueen, Brian Gard and Terry Nichols. Series point leader Ronnie Gardner was the fastest qualifier, but finished 11th. 2015 Honda…

May 21 “Hoosier Hundred” Next for Silver Crown

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The "Hoosier Hundred" is next on the calendar for USAC's Silver Crown Championship Series. The May 21 race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis continues a tradition now 62 years deep. Defending race winner Kody Swanson, last year's series champion, appears to again be the pre-race favorite after winning the 2015 series opener Friday night at Toledo, Ohio. Swanson and the DePalma Motorsports Radio Hospital/Hampshire Racing Engines Beast/Chevy lead the 2015 standings after leading all 100 laps of Friday's Hemelgarn Super Fitness "Rollie Beale Classic" at Toledo Speedway. Jacob Wilson finished second ahead of A.J. Fike, Jerry Coons…

Southwest Eyes Queen Creek May 16

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Defending two-time USAC Southwest Sprint Car Champion R.J. Johnson will try to set a series record May 16 when the series returns to Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. He is on a streak of four consecutive victories and could become the first driver to win five in a row. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz., won Saturday night's 5th Annual "Canyon Clash" at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Wheeling the Michaels entry, he took the lead with four laps remaining and led to the flag to beat Josh Pelkey, Mike Colegrove, Brian Hosford and Dalten Gabbard. The win…

Eldora Speedway

Historic USAC/WoO “Doubleheaders” Friday, Saturday at Eldora

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What is being billed as the "Mother of all Sprint Car Weekends" unfolds this weekend at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and race fans will witness a historic first. The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series joins the World of Outlaws in the first "doubleheaders" ever for the two series. Both series compete both nights at the famed half-mile oval. Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., whose 55 career feature wins are an all-time series record, will seek his 100th USAC National feature victory in the two-night extravaganza. A victory would place him in the company of only…

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RYAN GODOWN ROCKETS TO FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN TO KICK OFF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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RYAN GODOWN ROCKETS TO FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN TO KICK OFF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY New Egypt, NJ - “The Ringoes Rocket” Ryan Godown rocketed to his fourth straight 358 Modified victory at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night to win the opening round of the 2015 May Modified Madness Series presented by Oliver Communications Group and Oliver Construction. Godown would go on and dedicate the win to a young fan in attendance that is battling cancer. “I got to give a hats off to New Egypt. The race track was superb tonight," said Godown. "This was an…

Dirt Modifieds

New Egypt Speedway Notebook – May 2, 2015

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New Egypt Speedway Notebook - May 2, 2015 By: Pete MacDonald 30 358 Modifieds, 20 Sportsman, 14 Street Stocks, 7 Rookie Sportsman, and 2 North East Wingless Sprint Cars entered competition on Saturday. It was nice to see Lou Cicconi back behind the wheel of a race car in competition for the first time since his back injury suffered at The Battle of Trenton Indoor Race in December, he would be a DNQ for the feature suffering brake problems. John Pakenham also was a first time entrant for the season on Saturday, look for Pakenham to have his familiar 18…

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First ‘Small Car Showcase’ At Thunder Mountain Speedway Draws 109 Entries; Eddie Strada (NY6A), Tyler Walker (Wingless 600cc), Richie Hitzler (XCel Mod), Dylan Hoch (Slingshot), Don Harvey (1000cc) and Luke Kroboth (270cc) Reach Victory Lane

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First ‘Small Car Showcase’ At Thunder Mountain Speedway Draws 109 Entries; Eddie Strada (NY6A), Tyler Walker (Wingless 600cc), Richie Hitzler (XCel Mod), Dylan Hoch (Slingshot), Don Harvey (1000cc) and Luke Kroboth (270cc) Reach Victory Lane CENTER LISLE, NY – Eddie Strada and Tyler Walker led the list of ‘Small Car Showcase’ winners on Sunday afternoon at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Strada, of South Canaan, Pa., was the NPS Tour by NY6A winged 600cc Micro-Sprint victor in the division’s 20-lap main, while North Tonawanda, N.Y.’s Walker triumphed in the wingless 600cc portion of the program. The event was the first-ever ‘Small Car…

STEVEN REED OVERCOMES INJURY TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY

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STEVEN REED OVERCOMES INJURY TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Racing with a severely sprained right wrist suffered here on opening night one week age Steven Reed raced to victory in the 40-lap main event for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was his first win of the year. Reed jumped to the lead early and tested his injured wrist through 29 laps of non-stop racing. The first of two cautions waved when Justin Gumley went spinning on the backstretch before Renee Dupuis of Glastonbury, Ct. forced…

Mark Smith Takes Jack Gunn Memorial

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Mark Smith Takes Jack Gunn Memorial A strong field of 32 sprints were on hand for the 35th Annual Mark Smith Memorial race paying a cool $3,500 to the winner. Pole sitter Mark Smith and Robbie Stillwaggon lead the field of 26 to the green flag. Stillwaggon quickly jumped out to the lead followed by Josh Weller in the Eldreth Sprinter. Lap 4 brought a caution with the 29 Jason Schultz the victim of a flat left rear. Once the rear was changed the field went back green. Mark Smith shot under Josh Weller in turns 3-4 to take…

JAMIE MILLS TOPS BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FIELD AT BRIDGEPORT

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JAMIE MILLS TOPS BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FIELD AT BRIDGEPORT Wins Go to Mills, Wall, Wills, Sr., Kemery & Wagner Jamie Mills drove the Milford, DE Blue Hen #30 to victory in the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modified feature event for his first win on the 5/8 mile speedway in nearly three years - overcoming an early race incident to rebound for the win. Pat Wall made it two in a row as he picked up the win in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and Steve Kemery was the first repeat winner in the D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookie Feature. Tom Wills,…

EDDIE WAGNER MAKES A LAST LAP PASS FOR THE WIN AT BRIDGEPORT

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EDDIE WAGNER MAKES A LAST LAP PASS FOR THE WIN AT BRIDGEPORT (Bridgeport, NJ) Eddie Wagner, of Franklinville NJ, earned his first victory of the 2015 season, making a thrilling last lap pass to win over Dave Brown, Mike Haggenbottom, Jon Haegele, and Bob DeVault. This was Wagner’s first visit to victory lane since November of 2013, and by the looks of how well his season has started off, it does not look to be his last. There were twenty-two TSRS sprint cars in attendance for the “Camera and Autograph” themed event, with two heat race triumphs going to Mike…

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Virginia Motor Speedway to host Mom’s Night Out Saturday May 9

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Virginia Motor Speedway to host Mom’s Night Out Saturday May 9 Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this Saturday May 9th to host Mom’s Night Out. All Mom’s and Grandma’s will be admitted free to the grandstands in honor of Mothers Day. The night will also feature all five of the track’s Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions in action. See the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. Competitor gates for Saturday May 9th will open at 4pm with spectator gates…

Justin Williams Takes Late Model Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway; Bare, Quade, Adkins and Hutchens also Grab Victories

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Justin Williams Takes Late Model Victory at Virginia Motor Speedway; Bare, Quade, Adkins and Hutchens also Grab Victories Jamaica, VA – In front of a packed house on Truckin Thunder Scout night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway Justin Williams of Concord, VA and Billy Tucker of King George, VA put on a show for the ages as the two battled for 23 laps before Williams finally took the lead on lap 24 and go on to the victory. Normally a high side, cushion riding driver, Williams had to use the inside groove to finally get past Tucker for the…

Montoya Leads Indianapolis Motor Speedway Opening Day

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Montoya Leads Indianapolis Motor Speedway Opening Day INDIANAPOLIS (May 3, 2015) - Opening Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was highlighted by a significant jump in speed in the on-track debut of superspeedway aero kits from Chevrolet and Honda. Twenty-one drivers surpassed last year's fastest lap of Opening Day as drivers turned more than 1,800 laps in preparation for this month's 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the practice results of Opening Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "It's faster, for sure, no doubt about it. Speeds are going to be up," 2014…

Brother Against Brother at Bowman Gray

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Brother Against Brother at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Before the green flag waved, Burt Myers seemed to have the odds stacked against him. But when the checkered fell, Myers walked away with the trophy. In qualifying for the Hayes Jewelers 200, Burt Myers of Walnut Cove was fourth fastest. His younger brother, Jason Myers of Walnut Cove, clinched the pole with a blistering lap. Tim Brown of Tobaccoville jumped behind the wheel of a new car and turned the second-fastest lap. Brandon Ward of Winston-Salem was third-fastest, piloting the powerful car that used to belong to Tim…

Carney Claims Battleground Bounty

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Carney Claims Battleground Bounty HIGHLANDS, Texas (May 2, 2015) For the first time against the Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Truck and Equipment, El Paso's John Carney II parked the Briley Trucking No. 74b in Victory Lane, topping regional action at Battleground Speedway. Winning from the pole, Carney was chased to the finish by Michal McNeil with 10th starting Travis Rilat completing the podium. Kevin Ramey from ninth and Friday night's winner, Scottie McDonald completed the top-five. From 15th, Ray Allen Kulhanek crossed sixth with Morgan Turpen, Terry Gray, Klint Angelette, and Travis Elliot completing…

Cornell Wires ASCS Warrior Opener at Lucas Oil Speedway

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Cornell Wires ASCS Warrior Opener at Lucas Oil Speedway WHEATLAND, Mo. (May 2, 2015) Jonathan Cornell picked up right where he left off in 2014, leading every lap to win the 2015 season opener for the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region in the Impact4800.com Open Wheel Showdown at the Lucas Oil Speedway. Cornell's 23rd career Warrior Region triumph, the VKCC No. 28 was chased to the line by Randy Martin with Odessa, Texas driver Josh Baughman grabbing third from ninth. Oklahoma's Tyler Thomas was fourth with Austin Alumbaugh completing the top-five. Jerrod Hull was sixth with Ricky Lee Stangl seventh…

Seth Bergman Rocks the Rock ‘N Roll 50

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Seth Bergman Rocks the Rock 'N Roll 50 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (May 2, 2015) In a race with five different leaders, the 7th annual Eagle Motorsports Rock 'N Roll 50 presented by MyRacePass.com saw Washington's Seth Bergman charge from 12th to win for his second career victory at the famed Riverside International Speedway. Winded after the 50 lap affair, Seth Bergman's win is his first of the season with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real, and matches Tim Crawley as the only other two-time winner of the Rock 'N Roll 50. "I was really bad at the…

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BEAVER DAM REPORT: May 2, 2015

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BEAVER DAM REPORT: May 2, 2015 By NICHOLAS DETTMANN BEAVER DAM, Wis. - Don Scheffler is back in victory lane in the modified division at Beaver Dam Raceway. The 2013 track champion won for the first time since July 27, 2013 - a span of 18 races - on Saturday night on a near perfect evening for racing. Also picking up "A" main victories were Mike Mueller (legends), Kenny Richards (grand national), Jeff Steenbergen (sport modified) and Jason White (street stock). For Steenbergen, he continues to show off his versatility as last week he became the first driver in track…

Feger Fends Off O’Neal for Second Straight Lucas Oil Win at Paducah

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Feger Fends Off O'Neal for Second Straight Lucas Oil Win at Paducah FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PADUCAH, KY (May 2, 2015) - Jason Feger had to fight off three other drivers to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Saturday Night at Paducah International Raceway. Feger's win duplicated his victory from a year ago in the "Spring Showdown." Defending LOLMDS Champion, Don O'Neal finished a close second followed by Jimmy Owens, Bobby Pierce, and Scott Bloomquist. "Man I don't know what to say," said Feger. "I just drove it as hard as I could. I knew Davenport couldn't…

Fremont Speedway

Byron Reed gets late race pass for Fremont FAST win Clark gets 2nd 305 win; Brewer takes trucks; Cole earns late model victory

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Byron Reed gets late race pass for Fremont FAST win Clark gets 2nd 305 win; Brewer takes trucks; Cole earns late model victory FREMONT, Ohio – Byron Reed and Craig Mintz – both former two time Kistler Racing Products Fremont Attica Sprint Title (FAST) Championship Series champions – waged a tremendous battle at Fremont Speedway Saturday. When the non-stop 30 laps came to a conclusion it was Reed with his first victory of the season at “The Track That Action Built” on Baumann Auto Group Night. The win in the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints would put Reed atop…

Bridgeport Speedway

THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES RESUMES ON FRIDAY, MAY 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES RESUMES ON FRIDAY, MAY 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (May 4, 2015) – The Modified 811 Dig Safe Series resumes on Friday May 15 when the Modified Stock Cars will be back in action on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile track. The first of the five races in the series was won by Bob Drayton on Friday, April 24. With the top five in points receiving point fund checks at the end of year banquet, Drayton is the current point leader and is leading the chase for the $1,000 championship check. Ron Roberts is…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: MOBIL 1 RETURNS AS VICTORY LANE SPONSOR

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: MOBIL 1 RETURNS AS VICTORY LANE SPONSOR by Tommy Goudge (May 4, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Mobil 1 as the sponsor of the track's victory lane in 2015. Whether you're after fuels, car engine oils, heavy duty diesel engine oils, or industry lubricants, Mobil lubricants can be trusted to keep everything running smoothly. Mobil lubricants continue to develop new products and solutions to help meet the demands of today's customers. Visit the official website of Mobil Canada at www.Mobil.ca 2015 SEASON Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of…

McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season

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McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season Ties Bobby Allen for 17th on the all-time wins list; both drivers have 25 career wins HAUBSTADT, Ind. - May 3, 2015 - Paul McMahan lived up to his nickname, 'Pauls to the Walls,' Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway as he waged a fierce battle with Brady Bacon and scored his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season on a slider with eight laps to go. "I'll tell you what, man I love this place," McMahan said in victory lane. "This place…

Improvements, Schedule Heighten Anticipation For Kutztown’s Action Track USA Season Opener

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Improvements, Schedule Heighten Anticipation For Kutztown's Action Track USA Season Opener Kutztown, PA - Anticipation is reaching an all time high as season three draws near at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Co-promoters Rich Tobias and Doug Rose have been working feverishly on improvements that will further entice fans and racers alike to the facility that is already the Wednesday night place to be during the spring and summer months. And it's a good thing that those improvements are ready to go, as Opening Night 2015 is barely one week away. May 13 is the…

Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway

Ely & Skias Head List of Clyde Martin Winners On Lanco’s Full Moon Fever Night

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Ely & Skias Head List of Clyde Martin Winners On Lanco's Full Moon Fever Night Newmanstown, PA - All of the symptoms were evident...a large field of talented Micro-Sprint competitors, all starving for victory and willing to do whatever it took to visit the winner's circle; some bizarre circumstances and situations that developed throughout the evening, and the visibly perfect circular sphere in the night sky all led up to a case of full moon fever on Saturday at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway. The track's catchphrase is "ya gotta come out and LIVE the excitement that is Lanco!", and…

Schott and Davis Take Home Modified Wins

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Schott and Davis Take Home Modified Wins By Bill Nelson May 2, 2015 Spring Valley MN Deer Creek Speedway roared back into action this weekend after a cancellation last week. Fans got an extra bang for their buck tonight with continuation of a NAPA AutoCare USRA modified race from two weeks ago and the full weekly program tonight. 101 cars checked into the speedway for the second night of racing action. First feature of the night was the continued feature from two weeks ago which was cancelled due to rain. Cory Crapser led on the restart while Jacob Dahle took…

34 Raceway Results

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Jake Halcomb, Monmouth, Ill won his first ever Coors Lite Mod Lite feature race at 34 Raceway, Saturday, May 2. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, won the W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking 305 Sprint feature at 34 Raceway, Saturday, May 2. Chad Krogmeier (12) , Burlington, battles Tommy Bowling, Danville in IMCA Stock Car heat race action at 34 Raceway Saturday, May 2. Krogmeier went on to win the twenty lap feature race for the stock cars. Chad Krogmeier, Burlington, won the Pepsi IMCA Stock Car feature at 34 Raceway, May 2. Bryan Shipley, Burlington, battles Jake Wenig, Burlington in 4 cylinder…

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