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Josh Richards Rockets to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2015) - Josh Richards took the lead from Billy Moyer on lap 17 and raced on to take the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win Wednesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. It was Richards' fourth career win at "The Clay by the Bay." Florida native Mark Whitener had his best career LOLMDS finish by taking second ahead of 25th starting, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, and Billy Moyer. Richards started third and rocketed to the lead on the opening lap of the 35-lap event. He led until Moyer passed him for the top spot…

NOLA Motorsports Park Test Leaves INDYCAR Drivers Impressed

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AVONDALE, La. (Feb. 11, 2015) - From a secondary viewing spot at NOLA Motorsports Park, KV Racing Technology co-owner Jimmy Vasser confirmed what he saw on pit lane. "I was impressed with the speed on the circuit for a first day," the former Indy car driver said. "I think they'll put on a great show." From the drivers' viewpoint, lap times on the flowing and flat 2.67-mile road course are quick and they expect considerably faster speeds when the Verizon IndyCar Series returns with new aerodynamic bodywork kits for the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana onApril 10-12. Fourteen drivers…

Dakota State Fair Speedway to Host Inaugural World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Event in 2015

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HURON, S.D. — November 12, 2014 — Dakota State Fair Speedway in South Dakota, is set to host the best sprint car drivers in the world on Saturday, June 20, 2015, as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will make their first-ever visit to the semi-banked three-eighths-mile. Dakota State Fair Speedway is located on the grounds of the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. “I’ve always wanted to have a World of Outlaws event, but their schedule never quite worked out when we had an opening in our schedule, but it will for 2015,” said Orville…

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National Open Expanded to Three Days with Track Champ Crowned

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Mechanicsburg – Williams Grove Speedway has announced its 2015 schedule of events with Opening Day races set for Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm, featuring the 410 sprint cars and the exciting super late models. The season will be book ended with visits by the super late models as the once-regular Williams Grove division takes part in the opener and than again in the season finale in October. The 2015 Williams Grove Speedway Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Car Champion will be crowned via the annual National Open next season as the conclusion of the newly expanded three-day National Open on…

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Williams Grove Speedway Finalizes Their 2015 Saturday Night Series Schedule

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As winter’s winds roll across the idle Williams Grove Speedway surface, track owner Kathy Hughes is busy planning the 2015 schedule. Hughes, along with speedway manager Justin Loh, finalized their plans for the popular Saturday Night Series. The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the famed half-mile oval. The show, featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will return for a 16-race season. Racing will begin on May 2. A major change will be the starting time. Races will begin at 7 PM for all 2015 shows. The change will provide competitors with more moisture in…

Dave Blaney Leads Practice on Night One of DIRTcar Nationals

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 10, 2015 - Dave Blaney kicked off sprint week at Volusia Speedway Park on Tuesday night as he took the top spot in DIRTcar Nationals sprint car open practice. Blaney, the 1995 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, set the fast time in his Heinke Baldwin Racing car during the second hot laps session with a lap of 12.724 at more than 141 mph. Taking the top spot is a confidence booster for the week, Blaney said. "It's always good to come out here and have some speed," he said. "We didn't start out very…

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Start Times Moved Up One Hour Each Day For This Weekend’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - With weekend forecasts calling for cool temperatures, officials with Bubba Raceway Park and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series have moved up the start times for this weekend's portion of the Bubba Army Winter Nationals by one hour each day. Hot laps for the $5,000-to-win DIRTcar-sanctioned program on Friday and the $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program on Saturday will both begin at 6 p.m. with time trials and racing to immediately follow on both nights. Hot laps for Sunday's $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program are now set for 5 p.m. with racing to immediately…

Eckert Heads To Bubba Raceway Park’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals After Unveiling New Race Team On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - Rick Eckert has plenty to be happy about. After his status as a full-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor came into doubt over the offseason, Eckert, 49, of York, Pa., not only landed a ride that has allowed him to remain on tour for the 12th consecutive season, but one that he also believes will allow help him contend for a championship and return to victory lane in 2015. Eckert, who less than a month ago announced that he had teamed with Paul Crowl and Shawn and Lisa Martin of Viper…

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Dennis Erb Jr. Wins Opening Night of East Bay Raceway Park Winternationals

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TAMPA, FL (February 10, 2015) - Dennis Erb Jr. took the lead on lap ten and won a thrilling feature event on the opening night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. Erb's seventh career win at "The Clay by the Bay" was hard fought early on as he and Billy Moyer had a back and forth battle for the lead. Earl Pearson Jr. came home second after skating by Moyer on lap 14. Moyer then held off a furious late-race rally from Bobby Pierce to take third. Pierce started 16th on…

Bad Boy Mowers Announces Fan Appreciation Contest, Mower Give Away

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WAYCROSS, GA (February 10, 2015) - Bad Boy Mowers, in association with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is excited to announce the Bad Boy Mowers Fan Appreciation Contest. Bad Boy Mowers is giving away a Brand New Bad Boy ZT Elite Series Zero-Turn Mower. The Grand Prize Winner will be drawn at the series season finale at the Dirt Track World Championship in Portsmouth, Ohio onOctober 17th. The Bad Boy Fan Appreciation Contest is open to fans, drivers, crews and anyone that registers for a chance to win the Bad Boy Mower. "We're thrilled to have Bad Boy Mowers…

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Make-Up Information Announced for Tonight’s Postponement at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 9, 2015) - Officials of East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series postponed events from Monday Night's $5,000-to-win event earlier today. The postponement is due to rain showers that began earlier today and have continued to deluge the famed "Clay by the Bay" throughout the evening. The events from Monday will be made up Thursday and Friday [February 12-13th] nights, after those respective events have been completed. Time Trials for Friday Night's $10,000-to-win event will take place after the conclusion of Thursday night's $7,000-to-win main event. Time Trials for Monday's make-up event…

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Big Money, Big Shows on Tap at Attica Raceway Park in 2015

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ATTICA, Ohio – The 2015 racing season at Attica Raceway Park is shaping up to be the biggest in the track’s 27 year history with BIGGER shows and BIGGER payouts; enough to lure the top dirt track drivers in the United States. “This is the 10th year that I’ve been Attica Raceway Park’s promoter. I wanted to celebrate and thank all the race teams and wonderful fans who have supported this track and me for so long. This schedule does ALL of that,” said John Bores, ARP Promoter. “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant will payout over $675,000 in prize…

Laurel, Del.’s Scotty’s Speed & Diesel Signs On As Presenting Sponsor Of 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region; Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Sunday, April 19 Kicks Off 2015 South Region Point Battle

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LAUREL, DE - As a racer, Scott Van Gorder made plans to compete on the 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region schedule. As a businessman, he desired more involvement. Van Gorder’s business, Scotty’s Speed & Diesel of Laurel, Del., has signed on as presenting sponsor of the series’ Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region, a five-race schedule set to kick off Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26) with the ‘South Jersey Shootout’ at N.J.’s Bridgeport Speedway. The big-block/small-block Modified series also visits Big Diamond (Pa.) Speedway May 5,…

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SSP’s Night of Honor Features Fourteen Track Champion on Friday Night

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Newberrytown, PA (February 7, 2015) – The Night of Honor and Awards Banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park’s 2014 season on Friday night, February 6 was filled with an atmosphere of fun, music, enthusiasm and anticipation for the 2015 season. This was the largest crowd to attend the speedway’s season ending banquet. Fourteen track champions were crowned and added to the prestigious SSP Hall of Champions list that includes racing great such as Bobby Abel, Johnny Mackison Sr., Gene Goodling, Ray Tilley and Mitch Smith to name a few. The Awards Gala was held at the historic Valencia Ballroom…

Jeb Burton Signs with BK Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season

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CHARLOTTE, NC (February 9, 2015) - Jeb Burton has signed with BK Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season, as the driver of the No. 26 Toyota Camry. Jeb Burton, the son of Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton, will be competing in his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season as a Rookie of the Year Contender. Twenty-two year old Burton has had a great start to his racing career with one Camping World Truck Series win, seven Top 5's, nineteen Top 10's and seven Coors Light Pole awards. After finishing in the Top 10 55% of the time in…

Scofield Takes Win in 30th Icebreaker 100

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For the first three quarters of the 30th running of the Icebreaker 100 this weekend at Desoto Speedway, 2014 Brighthouse Series and Desoto track champion Jesse Dutilly looked like he'd start 2015 in a place he found quite often in 2014: victory lane. But after a mechanical failure 26 laps from the end of the race brought the Bradenton's driver's hopes of winning the track's biggest race of the year to a screeching halt it was veteran driver Jeff Scofield who was left holding the trophy in front of the sun-drenched crowd in Eastern Manatee County. Dutilly started on the…

Helton Named Vice Chairman of NASCAR, Dewar Added To NASCAR Board of Directors

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2015) – NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France announced today that Mike Helton has been named Vice Chairman of NASCAR and Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar has been added to the NASCAR Board of Directors, effective immediately. Helton has served as NASCAR President since 2000 and has been with the sanctioning body in various roles since 1994. In his new capacity, Helton will remain the senior NASCAR official at all national series racing events overseeing competition, work closely with France on long-term strategic planning and represent NASCAR in a wide-range of roles…

Darland Sets Sights on #23 OCALA Feb. 19-21; Hines Continues to Challenge All-Time Record

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Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., whose USAC resume sets him apart from nearly every driver who ever sat in a race car, continues his quest to extend a remarkable USAC record when the 2015 USAC National season opens Feb. 19-20-21 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. "Winter Games VI" unfolds at Ocala and concludes Feb. 26-27-28 at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. and the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races offer Darland the opportunity to extend a record which is simply amazing. Darland earned his initial USAC National feature victory in 1993 at the "Tony…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: HOOSIER TIRE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES, EXPANDS IN 2015

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by Tommy Goudge (February 9, 2015) - Ohsweken Speedway officials are pleased to announce that their partnership with Hoosier Tire Canada will both continue and expand this season. The partnership will see season championship points funds bolstered, and Hoosier tires mandated for all four corners of each car competing in both the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car and Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Car divisions. The 360 division has a three year commitment, while the Crate division has a one year commitment. From humble beginnings in 1957, Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation has grown into the largest race tire manufacturer in the…

MADSEN MAKES IT A CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL STARS AT BUBBA RACEWAY PARK

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OCALA, FL. (Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015) - Kerry Madsen made it look easy the first two nights of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions visit to Bubba Raceway Park as he roared to the victories. However, the third night proved not to be so easy, but the outcome was the same. The Madman would lead 29 of the 30 laps and record his third straight victory. Madsen's three wins moves him atop the win total for All Star races at Bubba with 4 career victories...all in a row as he won the…

Clanton Snaps 66-Race World of Outlaws Late Model Series Winless Streak With Dramatic Final-Lap Pass At Screven Motor Speedway

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Home-State Driver Overtakes Casebolt To Claim 21st-Career WoO LMS Victory During Final Night Of Screven's Winter Freeze V SYLVANIA, Ga. - Feb. 7, 2015 - Shane Clanton doesn't have to worry about going winless on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2015. The 39-year-old Zebulon, Ga., driver, who last season failed to win a WoO LMS event for the first time since the national tour was restarted in 2004, made his long-awaited return to victory lane with a dramatic triumph during Saturday's Winter Freeze V finale at Screven Motor Speedway. Snapping a 66-race WoO LMS winless streak that…

Madsen Makes it Two UNOH All Star Wins in a Row at Bubba Raceway Park

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Photo Courtesy of Bubberacewaypark.com OCALA, FL. (Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015) – Kerry Madsen seems to have found something at Bubba Raceway Park that the competition hasn’t discovered as yet. The Sydney, Australia native led all 30 laps Saturday to score his second straight University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature win in as many nights. “The Mad Man” survived heavy lapped traffic and a couple of restarts to score his fifth career All Star victory – 3 of which have now come at Bubba Raceway Park. “When you have Dale Blaney behind you there’s no letting…

Davenport Wins Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing Finale at Golden Isles Speedway

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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 7, 2015) - Jonathan Davenport finally closed the deal on Saturday Night at Golden Isles Speedway. Davenport had led during both of the previous two nights, but suffered misfortune and was unable to finish either feature. On the final night of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing; in front of a record-breaking crowd for the famed speedway; Davenport picked up his fifth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win. Friday Night's winner, Earl Pearson Jr. finished second, followed by Brandon Sheppard, Scott Bloomquist, and Ross Bailes rounded out five in an exciting finale to…

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SPECIAL OFFER ON MOTORSPORTS SPONSORSHIP MARKETING NEWS

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LANGHORNE, PA February 8, 2015 . . . The new look of Ernie Saxton’s Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News has proven to be very popular. With a new color and layout the newsletter has proven to be much easier to read according to many subscribers. Hot off the press is the newest edition which includes “Investment in and co-ownership of race teams” by attorney Michael K. Spotts J.D., “Create a culture of excellence” by Marcie Barlow, “Writing 101” with Scott Pacich, “College football smoked motoracing” by Brian Mackey along with an article titled “Five ways to become a better press…

Reserve Your Seat at Grandview Speedway on March 7th; Sponsorship and Ad Opportunities Remain Available for 2015 Season

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 7, 2015 . . . The groundhog may have seen his shadow and that means six more weeks of winter but it also means spring is not far off and with it comes the auto racing season. Fans who have purchased season tickets for the 2015 Saturday night season at Grandview are now invited to come out to the track on Saturday, March 7th at 1 p.m. to pick their reserved seat which is part of their season ticket package. The Saturday night season ticket, in addition to the guaranteed reserved seat, covers every…

Steve Casebolt Claims First-Career World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory In Friday’s Season Opener At Screven Motor Speedway

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Indiana Standout Bags $10,600 After Passing Polesitter Brandon Overton Late In The First Leg of Screven's Winter Freeze Doubleheader SYLVANIA, Ga. - Feb. 6, 2015 - Steve Casebolt added another major accomplishment to his resume Friday night at Screven Motor Speedway in earning his first-career World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory during the opening race on the national tour's 2015 season. Casebolt, 36, of Richmond, Ind., overtook Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga., on lap 44 of Friday's 50-lap Winter Freeze A-Main at Screven's 3/8-mile oval and turned back Overton's last-ditched effort to retake the lead in the closing laps.…

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Former Racer, Promoter Perrotte to Lead DIRTcar’s Northeast Programs Experienced Motorsports Veteran Will Steer Super DIRTcar Series, Mr. DIRTcar Action

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CONCORD, N.C. - Feb. 6, 2015 - DIRTcar Racing announced today Mike Perrotte, a former racer and promoter, will be the Director of Series and Sanctioning for it's Northeast programs. Perrotte, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been involved in motorsports for more than 40 years and will oversee the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series in addition to the Mr. DIRTcar weekly racing and the DIRTcar 358-Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock series. "I'm looking forward to working with the racers and promoters, and providing the fans with the best possible product," Perrotte said. "I can't wait to get started in Florida."…

Pearson Returns to Victory Lane in Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway

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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 6, 2015) - Earl Pearson Jr.'s 29th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory may have been one of his most memorable. The popular 4-time LOLMDS National Champion raced in front of his hometown fans and friends collected the win on Friday Night at the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway. Pearson reunited with the Dunn-Benson Motorsports team this year. He led the final nine laps of the race to score his first win of 2015 in the Lucas Oil Products Dunn-Benson Ford entry for car-owners Carlton and Kemp Lamm. Pearson…

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Ready to Wave Green Flag on 2015 Season at Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals

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CONCORD, N.C. - Feb. 5, 2015 - The brief respite from winter provided by a trip to Florida in February signals the start of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season and the annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Less than a week remains before the beginning of sprint car week at the DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 11 to 15, featuring the World of Outlaws and the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. It was just three and a half months ago the series' season drew to a close bringing to an end a historic year that saw Donny…

Thompson Champions to Shine at Mohegan Sun; Facility Moves Banquet to Casino as Part of 75 Year Anniversary Celebration

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THOMPSON, CONN. – Officials from Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) announced this morning that the 2015 Championship Awards Banquet will be held at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, December 5, 2015. The change in venue is part of the facility’s 75 year anniversary celebration. “We are excited to be moving our banquet to Mohegan Sun this season. Their staff was extremely patient and accommodating as we worked through all of the logistics, and we ended up with a terrific venue at a manageable cost for our race teams. I think that this will be a significant enhance to what we offer our…

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Money Beats Talent

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-By: Pete MacDonald I've been saying this for a while now, maybe this has been the case for a long time now, maybe I'm noticing it more than ever, but it's really bothering me more and more. How ridiculous is it that how far you go in this sport depends on how much money you can bring to the table. Maybe this is one of the reasons that the sport is suffering, the product is watered down between drivers that can legitimately drive and kids that are just rich looking for a way to become a race car driver. Long…

DirtonDirt.com to Sponsor the Strawberry Dash, Cash Clip of Week and Crown Jewel Cup Programs

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WAYCROSS, GA (February 6, 2015) - DirtonDirt.com is excited to announce they have extended their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Their partnership includes sponsoring the Annual "DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash" which gives racers an extra starting spot in the coveted feature event each of the six nights during the East Bay Raceway Park Winternationals. DirtonDirt.com has also agreed to sponsor the "Lucas Oil Cash Clip of the Week". This new award will consist of an exciting video clip from one Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series each week that will be shared through social media and posted…

New Egypt Speedway Partners with Route 1 USA Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM for 2015 Season

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New Egypt, NJ-- New Egypt Speedway is excited to announce a new partnership with Route 1 USA Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM for the 2015 season. In the coming weeks the large Route 539 billboard will be upgraded to announce Route 1 USA as a proud supporter of New Egypt Speedway. An entirely new design that incorporates the important information about the Speedway and Route 1 USA will appear on the large 12’x24’ billboard. “We are really excited about our new partnership with Route 1 USA Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM for this season. We just bought a Dodge Grand Caravan for…

Minor Changes For New Egypt Speedway’s NERS Sprint Division In 2015; Definitive Tire Rule and Introduction of Handicapping System

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New Egypt, NJ-- With the 2015 season only a couple short months away, New Egypt Speedway is buttoning up the rules packages for all of their weekly divisions. The first set of minor changes comes for the NERS Sprint division, with a definitive tire rule and the introduction of a handicapping system. For the 2015 season, the NERS Sprint tire rule will mirror that of the other Racesaver divisions. A 45 or harder compound will now be required for the right rear tire. All other compounds will remain the same as the 2014 rules package. Drivers will also be able…

2015 Sprint Unlimited Format Set; Fans to Join Crew Chiefs in Setting Starting Grid

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2015) – NASCAR announced today that the season-opening 75-lap Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 14, will be split into two segments. A competition caution at lap 25 will separate the segments in the non-points event, scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. ET start (live on FOX, Motor Racing Network Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). New this year, select fans will be paired with each crew chief for a random drawing to determine starting and pit road positions. The drawings will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at the FDOT Main Stage…

8th Annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series Pre-Season Media Poll Predicts Lanigan to Repeat as Series Champion

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Contact: Joshua Joiner World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Coordinator jjoiner@dirtcar.com | 850-232-9331 Eighth Annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series Pre-Season Media Poll Predicts Lanigan To Repeat As Series Champion Kentucky Star Begins His Chase For A Record Fourth Series Title During This Weekend's Season-Opening Doubleheader At Georgia's Screven Motor Speedway SYLVANIA, Ga. - Feb. 6, 2015 - Few dirt Late Model press members expect Darrell Lanigan to match his record-setting 2014 win total this season, but a large majority believe the veteran Union, Ky., racer will set another record in claiming his fourth World of Outlaws Late…

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Eddie Carrier Jr Claims Opening Night of Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing

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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 5, 2015) - Eddie Carrier Jr. passed Brandon Sheppard on the final lap to win the first night of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway on Thursday Night. Carrier picked up the $7,000 first place prize for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Edwin Coggins Memorial in his Carl Grover Motorsports, Optima Batteries, Rocket Chassis Ford. Brandon Sheppard led for most of the race but made a costly error on the last lap as he rolled his right front nosepiece under his car on the last turn. Carrier's win in the…

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Hurlock Auto & Speed Signs on as Buzz Builds for 2015 Delaware Int’l Diamond State 50

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Buzz Builds For Return Of The ‘Diamond State 50’ At Delaware International Speedway On Tuesday, Aug. 4; Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply Signs On As First Presenting Sponsor; Crate 602 Sportsman & Super Trucks Join Short Track Super Series Modifieds On Midweek Special DELMAR, DE – Buzz is building for the return of a Delaware dirt-track tradition next summer. The ‘Diamond State 50’ – a marquee event anticipated by fans and coveted by competitors from Delaware and beyond for several years – is set for a comeback after a 10-year absence during the 2015 season at Delaware International Speedway. Tuesday,…

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Largest Schedule and Record 3.6 Million Dollars Up for Grabs in 2015

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WAYCROSS, GA (February 5, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is extremely excited to offer racers over 3.6 million dollars in cash and contingency awards, spanning over 50 sanctioned events in 19 different states in 2015. The number of events and cash/contingency awards are both new records for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Since its inception in 2005, the series maintains its place as the premier national touring dirt late model series in the country. "Everyone at Lucas Oil Products, Lucas Oil Production Studios, MAVTV and the series is proud of the continued growth we…

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Devin O’Connell Looking to Pick Up Right Where He Left Off in Legend Cars at Stafford Motor Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the return of Legend Cars to weekly racing at Stafford Speedway in 2015, one driver who is looking forward to the experience is Madison, CT native Devin O’Connell. O’Connell is the defending Allison Legacy Series champion who enjoyed a very successful 2-race stint in the Legend Cars division last season at Stafford. O’Connell won his very first start at Stafford and then was dueling for the lead in his second start before a flat tire eliminated him from the race. O’Connell also raced 6 seasons in the Wild Thing Karts on Monday nights and the combination of…

Bubba Raceway Park

Saturated Surface Postpones All Star Opener at Bubba Raceway Park

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OCALA, Fla. (February 5, 2015) - Heavy overnight rains that lingered late into the morning have forced All Star Circuit of Champions and Bubba Raceway Park officials to postpone tonight's scheduled season opener for the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series. "There was simply no way we could put together a quality race surface for the teams and an entertaining show for the fans tonight," said promoter Bubba Clem. "Everyone has worked so hard to get here the past couple of weeks, the last thing we wanted to do is have them tear up their equipment,…

Mr. Rooter Joins Stafford Speedway Contingency Program as First Place Sponsor for Both Late Model and Limited Late Model Divisions

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---When the green flag is unfurled on the 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season at Stafford Motor Speedway, drivers in the Late Model and Limited Late Model divisions will have extra incentive to drive their cars into NAPA Victory Lane each Friday night. Mr. Rooter has become the newest member of Stafford’s Contingency Program and they will furnish each Late Model and Limited Late Model feature winner with a $125 bonus. “I’m excited about being involved with Stafford, I think it’s the best track out there,” said Vinny Beedle, owner of Mr. Rooter Plumbing Services. “I believe this…

Chaves graduates to Verizon IndyCar Series; Drivers Turn Laps at Sebring and More

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Photo courtesy Chris Owens/INDYCAR Media Verizon IndyCar Series and Mazda Road to Indy headlines: Daly puts best foot forward in audition Chaves graduates to Verizon IndyCar Series with Herta Eight drivers turn laps at Sebring private test Month of May activities include new twists Of Note: Vince Neil headlines concert at Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Ed Carpenter named to "Forty under 40" list Smash Mouth added to Belle Isle event 1. Daly puts best foot forward in audition: Conor Daly wore his "lucky" shoes and a fresh firesuit, and patted the nose of the stark white No. 7…

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Lots of Loot Up for Grabs for 2015 FAST Competitors

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Fremont, OH - The Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Championship Series will continue competition in 2015 with a full slate of scheduled events between Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway, and for the first time in series history, Waynesfield Raceway Park. The Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica Sprint Title ‘410’ Championship Series presented by KS Sales & Service will host 18 sanctioned events in 2015; beginning with opening night on Friday, April 17th at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The JLH General Contractors Fremont/Attica Sprint Title ‘305’ Championship Series presented by Engine Pro will host 11 sanctioned events in 2015; sharing their…

NASCAR, NBCSN Reveal Robust 2015 Regional Touring Series Broadcast Schedule

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Unprecedented 39-Race Slate For K&N Pro Series, Whelen Modified Tours; K&N Pro Series East Richmond race moved to Fall weekend DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2015) – NASCAR and NBC Sports Group announced today an unprecedented broadcast line-up of NASCAR’s popular regional touring series, with a 39-race telecast schedule for racing’s premiere grassroots series as their landmark partnership begins this season. NBCSN’s slate features all 25 K&N Pro Series races between the top developmental series, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. The coming season will also see triple the television exposure from previous years…

‘The Ultimate’ DAYTONA 500 Moment? NASCAR Lets Fans Decide In New Digital And Social Campaign

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Photo Courtesy Nascar/Getty Images The ‘Ultimate DAYTONA 500 Moment Challenge’ Encourages Fans To Vote On The Moments That Have Made The DAYTONA 500 ‘The Great American Race’ Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 2, 2015) — Lee Petty in a “photo finish” for the ages. Fist fights on the backstretch. “The Intimidator’s” long-awaited trip to victory lane. The DAYTONA 500® has produced some of the most monumental moments in sports history and now fans have the chance to decide which one is the best of the best. From Feb. 2 – Feb. 19, NASCAR® is inviting sports fans to visit DaytonaMoments.NASCAR.com to…

Dirt Modifieds

ECS Auto Stores Signs On As Hard Clay Open Short Track Super Series Backer

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ECS Auto Stores Inc./East Coast Speed Signs On As Presenting ‘Hard Clay Open’ Sponsor For Tuesday, April 7 Orange County Fair Speedway Event; ECS Backs Eight-Race Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region; $250 Bonus For Perfect Attendance Drivers Outside Top-12 MIDDLETOWN, NY – A familiar name for racers in southeastern New York – ECS Auto Stores Inc./East Coast Speed – has signed on to support the second annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway. On Tuesday, April 7 (rain dates: April 8 and 9), the chase for the $15,000 Short Track Super…

U.S.S. Achey Iron & Metal Processors Continues Support of Big Diamond’s Sportsman Class

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MINERSVILLE, PA (2/3/15)--Big Diamond Speedway is proud of its history and the traditions that accompany it. Similarly, long-time sponsor U.S.S. Achey Iron & Metal Processors is built upon its storied history and traditional fantastic service. Armed with top-of-the-line metal processing methods and equipment U.S.S. Achey has provided recycling services to the area for more than 40 years. The Schuylkill Haven plant has become a staple to the local community and has established prices that offer their customers huge savings. Building off their traditional reputation they've established, U.S.S. Achey has been one of Big Diamond's longest and most lucrative supporters of…

Bad Boy Mowers Returns as Marketing Partner with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

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WAYCROSS, GA (February 3, 2015) - Bad Boy Mowers is excited to announce they have renewed their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series again in 2015. Bad Boy Mowers are manufactured, assembled, and stored in multiple facilities comprising over 850,000 square feet in Batesville, Arkansas. Bad Boy Mowers has a specially equipped fleet of tractor trailer rigs that ensure the mowers arrive directly to dealers all across the country completely assembled, factory inspected and ready to mow. "We're thrilled to have Bad Boy Mowers return as a partner with the LOLMDS. Their marketing strategy fits perfectly with…

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Ice Breaker 100 at Desoto Speedway This Weekend 2/6-2/8

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DESOTO SPEEDWAY ICE BREAKER 100 3 DAY EVENT Feb 6,7 & 8th GET READY FOR A COOL ICE BREAKER WEEKEND THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT DESOTO SPEEDWAY! THREE BIG DAYS TO KICK OFF THE 2015 RACE SEASON………. KICK START YOUR WEEKEND FRIDAY WITH A PRACTICE RUN! SATURDAY FEATURES INCLUDE SPRINT CARS, FIGURE 8 SCHOOL BUS RACE, TRUCKS AND STREET STOCKS AND SUNDAY, SUPER LATE MODELS FOR 100, WINGED SPRINT CARS, OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS AND MORE AT DESOTO SPEEDWAY IN BRADENTON! ALL ICE BREAKER DETAILS AND TRACK INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT DESOTO SPEEDWAY DOT NET. GATES OPEN EARLY DAILY…

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