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IRCO RETURNS FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW

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Show runs Sunday, March 5th through Saturday, March 11 at Phillipsburg Mall IRCO RETURNS FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW Story By: Bob Miller/Thunder on the Hill - Photos By: Ace Lane Jr./RacersGuide.com The dates for the popular tenth edition of the week long Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show have been confirmed for 2017 and the hard-working staff and the many historical groups and speedways are putting all of the necessary pieces in place to produce another great show. The successful event will once again begin its week long run at…

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New Egypt Speedway To Conclude 2016 Season On Saturday December 3rd With 19th Annual Flea Market & Swap Meet

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New Egypt Speedway To Conclude 2016 Season On Saturday December 3rd With 19th Annual Flea Market & Swap Meet. Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photo By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway will conclude its 19th season as a dirt track on Saturday December 3rd, 2016 with their annual Flea Market & Swap Meet in the pit area. The Swap Meet & Flea Market is open to all divisions of racing with Street Rods and Classic Cars & parts are welcome as well. It must be racing or automotive related in order to sell.…

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HOWARD & PRATT RACE TO DRAMATIC FINISH IN BRIDGEPORT FINALE

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HOWARD & PRATT RACE TO DRAMATIC FINISH IN BRIDGEPORT FINALE Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro, Pete MacDonald & George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com It was the Wild Card Weekend with the final hands to be played in the 2016 Colonial Pipeline 8-1-1 Dig Safely Poker Series for all three divisions of Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman and Outlaw Stocks. The final race date of the 2016 season was sponsored by Spirit Auto Center and in spite of the unseasonable cold temperatures, the racing action was HOT - leaving the fans with some great memories to recall during the…

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GODOWN & HENRY OPEN WILD CARD WEEKEND WITH WINS

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GODOWN & HENRY OPEN WILD CARD WEEKEND WITH WINS Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald & George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com Ryan Godown and TJ Henry set the pace in their respective divisions as the Bridgeport Speedway presented the first of two nights of racing to conclude their 2016 racing season. Friday night's event was sponsored by Colonial Pipeline 8-1-1 Dig Safely and fans were treated to Colonial's heated tent where they received several giveaways and free hot dogs before the start of the racing events. Godown, winner of two 358 Small Block Modified track championships during the…

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FLORES READY FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS CHAMPIONSHIP STARTING WITH BATTLE OF TRENTON, DEC. 9-10

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INDOOR THREE QUARTER MIDGET ACE RYAN FLORES READY FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS CHAMPIONSHIP STARTING WITH BATTLE OF TRENTON, DEC. 9-10 Story By: Ernie Saxton/LMSP - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Ryan Flores figures he has a score to settle. A contender for victory in each of the past three years, Flores missed a shot at the 2015-2016 Len Sammons Motorsports Productions (LSMP) Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels championship because he was unable to race in Trenton. Flores this time will be able to run all three events of the Indoor Auto…

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet Set For Friday, December 16

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Nothing Left But The Celebration: Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet Set For Friday, December 16 At Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center Story By: Brett Deyo/Short Track Super Series - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro, George Steigerwalt Jr., & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BETHLEHEM, PA – Only one event remains on the 2016 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP schedule. The celebration. On Friday, December 16 the annual STSS ‘Night of Champions’ will take place at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center in Bethlehem, Pa. Honored during the event…

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“Are Sprint Cars Really Winning Me Over?”

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Modified Fan Finding a New Love For Sprint Cars Story By: DANNY SERRANO / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY GM Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- November 10, 2016- “Big Track Classic?”  What the hell are we talking about?  Who would have thought?  I guess I’ll just cut to the point here.  I’ve never been a big fan of sprint car racing.  Growing up at Flemington, I was in MODIFIED Country, USA.  Sprint cars were an oddity.  You know, they’d come in every now and again and you’d watch them race and then they’d go back to Pennsylvania most likely. Now, I…

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TURKEY DERBY PRACTICE SET FOR NOVEMBER 12 AND 19 AT WALL STADIUM

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] TURKEY DERBY PRACTICE SET FOR NOVEMBER 12 AND 19 AT WALL STADIUM Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Professional auto racers from all divisions that will be participating in Wall Stadium Speedway’s 43rd annual “Turkey Derby” on Thanksgiving weekend will have the opportunity to participate in paid practice sessions on November 12 and 19. On each Saturday competitor pit area gates will open at 10:00 a.m. with on track action starting at 11:00 a.m. and running through 4:00 p.m. Although both are paid sessions for the race teams fans…

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MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES GIVES HOPE TO 305 SPRINT CAR TEAMS IN TRI-STATE AREA

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES GIVES HOPE TO 305 SPRINT CAR TEAMS IN TRI-STATE AREA Story By: Erika Palmai Wagner/MAS Sprint Cars - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Fourty-seven people hoping for answers and news on the future of the regional Racesaver 305 Sprint Car division gathered in Allentown, NJ on Sunday afternoon to learn that a new series was going to be put into place for 2017. Eddie Wagner and Jeff Geiges, two racers of the former Tri-State Racesaver Sprint Series, announced that they were going to be the head of the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series after being approved by French…

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WOLFE AND GRASSO EARN VICTORIES, MICHAEL WINS MILLER MEMORIAL AT BRIDGEPORT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] WOLFE AND GRASSO EARN VICTORIES, MICHAEL WINS MILLER MEMORIAL AT BRIDGEPORT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Two days of wheel to wheel sprint car excitement came to an end as Lucas Wolfe drove to his first ever win on the 5/8 mile Bridgeport Speedway when he drove to the win in the second day of competition in Bridgeport's URC Big Track Classic on Saturday. Brandon Grosso earned a $1,250 payday by winning the 25 lap Crate/Sportsman Feature event. The two day event was sponsored by Michalski Heating and Air. Unlike Friday night's event…

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BRIDGEPORT PREPARES FOR WILD CARD WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT PREPARES FOR WILD CARD WEEKEND Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway will complete the 2016 season with the running of the Wild Card Weekend with support from season sponsors, Colonial Pipeline with their 8-1-1 Call Before You Dig campaign and Spirit Auto Center. Colonial Pipeline will take center stage on Friday night at the 358 Small Block Modifieds and PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks take to the 5/8th mile track. With $3,000 to win up for grabs in the small block modifieds, a full field of competitors is expected. 2016 Bridgeport…

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Dirt Track Heroes Car Show to Return to Phillipsburg Mall in 2017

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IRCO Returns as Sponsor for 10th Consecutive Dirt Track Heroes Car Show March 5th to the 11th Story By: BOB MILLER / DTH MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- November 7, 2016- The dates for the popular tenth edition of the week long Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show have been confirmed for 2017 and the hard-working staff and the many historical groups and speedways are putting all of the necessary pieces in place to produce another great show. The successful event will once again begin its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall…

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Wolfe Roars to Bridgeport Classic Victory

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Wolfe Makes Most of URC Appearance with Big Track Classic Win Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: TIM MORAN / URC SERIES PHOTO SWEDESBORO, NJ- November 6, 2016-  Lucas Wolfe made the most of a rare United Racing Club appearance on Saturday night of the 1st Annual Big Track Classic presented by Michalski Heating and Air Conditioning. With 25 cars in the pit area, Wolfe started 6th in heat race #3 and took home the win. When Heat race #1 winner Curt Michael drew the “6” invert pill, the front row was set with 410 regular…

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Michaels Wires The Field For URC Score

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MICHAEL SCORES IN NIGHT ONE OF MIDGE MILLER MEMORIAL Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: TIM MORAN / URC PHOTO SWEDESBORO, NJ –November 5, 2016-  Nine time United Racing Club Champion, Curt Michael led current URC point leader to the checkered flag for the win in the inaugural URC Big Track Classic supported by Michalski Heating and Air. The competitors in this URC/360 event are paying tribute to former racer and club official, Midge Miller during this two day event. Chris Coyle and Franek lead the starting field to the wave of the green flag but…

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New Egypt Speedway Schedules Roundtable Discussions With All Race Teams

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] New Egypt Speedway Schedules Roundtable Discussions With All Race Teams   Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The new New Egypt Speedway management team has scheduled roundtable discussions with all weekly divisions to be held over the next month beginning with the Street Stocks on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00PM at the New Egypt Firehouse located on Main Street in New Egypt. The Crate Modified meeting will take place following the Street Stocks on the same evening at 8:30PM. The following week, November 16th meetings will be held for…

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811 DIG SAFELY POKER SERIES ON TAP FOR BRIDGEPORT’S FINAL WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] 811 DIG SAFELY POKER SERIES ON TAP FOR BRIDGEPORT'S FINAL WEEKEND Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Colonial Pipeline's 811 Dig Safely Poker Series will wrap up the 2016 schedule at the Bridgeport Speedway on Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 12th. The Poker Series has become one of the most popular events during the course of the racing season since it was introduced to the Logan Township speed plant during the 2012 season by the late, Doug Hoffman. Drivers earn the cards for the Poker hands based upon their finish in a series…

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New Egypt Speedway Managerial Committee Established for 2017 Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] General Manager Allyse Wolfinger Departing New Egypt Speedway Managerial Committee Established for 2017 Season Story By: NES Media - Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – After seven years at New Egypt Speedway and four as General Manager, Allyse Wolfinger has decided to exit the position. “After seven great years, this was an incredibly tough decision,” said Wolfinger. “I put my heart and soul into making New Egypt Speedway the best it could be day in and day out. However, after much reflection and consideration I have decided to pursue other career options at this time. I…

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BRIDGEPORT & URC PAY TRIBUTE TO MIDGE MILLER THIS WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT & URC PAY TRIBUTE TO MIDGE MILLER THIS WEEKEND Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway joins forces with the United Racing Club to present the URC Big Track Classic with support from Michalski Heating & Air when the cars take to the 5/8 mile speedway on both Friday and Saturday evenings, November 4th and 5th. The URC/360 sprints will compete in qualifying events and a twenty-five lap feature event on both days with a very special trophy to be presented to the driver with the best point average for the…

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KRAUSE SWEEPS SPOOKY MOD 50’S AT WALL SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] KRAUSE SWEEPS SPOOKY MOD 50’S AT WALL SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Andrew Krause fought off both heavy competition and mechanical trouble Saturday and won both 50 lap main events for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars during the annual “Spooky Spectacular” at Wall Stadium Speedway. The Holmdel resident, who finished third in regular season points that concluded on October 15, now has five wins this season. In the first 50-lapper Krause fought off Howell’s Jimmy Blewett most of the way. When Blewett had late race trouble…

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Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Getting Set For Second Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Getting Set For Second Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com The Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars are gearing up for their second season in 2017. The 2016 saw 31 different drivers compete in 27 different feature events a three different speedway’s across the Northeast, 13-year-old Jesse James Bartleson and Bobby Butler won track championships at the Accord Speedway and New Egypt Speedway’s respectively. “We had a good first year, a lot of good competition and the racing got better as the year went on. I can’t wait…

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY PRESENTS FIRST URC/360 SPRINTS BIG TRACK CLASSIC

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  BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY PRESENTS FIRST URC/360 SPRINTS BIG TRACK CLASSIC Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway is preparing for its first United Racing Club/360 Sprints Big Track Classic coming to the Logan Township speed plant on Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th honoring the late, great competitor and URC official, Midge Miller for the First Annual Midge Miller Memorial. Racing will get underway at 7:30pm on Friday night with the winged 360 machines take to the track for qualifying before competing in a twenty-five lap main event that will pay $2,000 to…

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INDOOR RACING’S BIGGEST THREE QUARTER MIDGET RACE WINNER, TED CHRISTOPHER TO DRIVE FOR TREY HODDOCK

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] INDOOR RACING’S BIGGEST THREE QUARTER MIDGET RACE WINNER, TED CHRISTOPHER TO DRIVE FOR TREY HODDOCK Story By: Ernie Saxton/LSMP - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com TRENTON, NJ October 21, 2016 . . . The roar of racing engines will move indoors on Friday and Saturday, December 9-10 when Len Sammons Motorsports Productions (LSMP) presents the first of three indoor TQ Midget racing series events at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, NJ. When that first green flag drops at the Battle Of Trenton Presented By Oliver Communications And NAPA Auto Parts, the TQ Midget field will see a fundamental shift in…

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SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY PRESENTS BILL THOMAS MEMORIAL WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY PRESENTS BILL THOMAS MEMORIAL WEEKEND Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Spirit Auto Center Speedway is preparing to wave the checkered flag on the 2016 season with a big three day weekend show - the 6th Annual Bill Thomas Memorial. Bill Thomas was instrumental in the building of the small car divisions on the Bridgeport quarter mile before his untimely death. The Speedway and the Thomas family continue to honor Thomas' memory with the running of this annual event. Action gets underway on the quarter mile track on Friday evening…

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MAURIELLO WINS RACE, REED MODIFIED CHAMP AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] MAURIELLO WINS RACE, REED MODIFIED CHAMP AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Eric Mauriello of Howell quickly turned a bad season into a good one Saturday afternoon as he won his second straight Downs Ford Modified stock car 40-lap main event of the season. Jackson’s Steven Reed also had plenty of reason to celebrate as his third place finish nailed down the 2016 Driving Championship for the division. After being postponed for two consecutive Saturday evenings by rain the Saturday afternoon event saw Mauriello jump to…

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Ryan Simmons; The Backbone of Our Sport, Raised in a Family Heavily Involved in NJ Racing

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Ryan Simmons; The Backbone of Our Sport, Raised in a Family Heavily Involved in NJ Racing Story By: Fred Hahn/RacersGuide.com - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff There's a young star on the rise that comes from a family rich in New Jersey racing history, and that is Ryan Simmons. For Ryan it all began when his great-grandfather Jack Simmons, the late promoter of East Windsor Speedway, got his start in racing from his very own father. While Ryan's grandfather didn't stay behind the wheel long as after only a few races Jack decided best to help other drivers…

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PAUCH RACES TO KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS TITLE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] PAUCH RACES TO KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS TITLE Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com During his forty plus year career, Billy Pauch has earned many titles. King of the Big Blocks can now be added! Billy Pauch raced to the win in the first King of the Big Blocks event at the Bridgeport Speedway in front of a huge crowd of racing fans, many of whom were seeing their first race on the 5/8th mile speedway. The King of the Big Blocks is sponsored by K&A Excavating and United Rentals. Pauch's performance was…

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IT’S COZZE OVER PAUCH IN BARNBURNER ON THE EVE OF THE KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] IT'S COZZE OVER PAUCH IN BARNBURNER ON THE EVE OF THE KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS! Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com It brought back memories for seasoned racing fans! It was a show not many will forget as two drivers who have forged stellar careers in stock car racing over the span of forty years battled wheel to wheel and side by side for more than half the race. Frank Cozze picked up his first Bridgeport Speedway win in more than twenty years as he held off the challenges of Billy Pauch to…

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MAURIELLO BREAKS WALL STADIUM DROUGHT WITH MODIFIED WIN SATURDAY

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  MAURIELLO BREAKS WALL STADIUM DROUGHT WITH MODIFIED WIN SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Eric Mauriello put all of his bad fortunes of the 2016 season behind him Saturday night and won the 40-lap Downs Ford Modified stock car main event at Wall Stadium Speedway. The “Snap On Night” win was the Howell resident’s first victory of the season. Mauriello took full advantage of the front row starting spot, earned in the handicapping system by his streak of poor fortunes, to rocket to the lead at the outset. He…

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IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER THAN A BIG BLOCK?

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Nothing Can Beat Cubic Inches Of Ground Pounding Power Story By: DANNY SERRANO / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- September 22, 2016- To answer that question - I think not!  When we think of the term 'Modifieds' in our world of circle dirt track racing, what are we really thinking of?  Like myself, fans probably think of the headline division at your local speedway.  Well, that philosophy alone can lead you down several different roads.  Without getting too 'technical' which is far, far from my forte, I guess you can say that there are…

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SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY CROWNS CHAMPIONS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY CROWNS CHAMPIONS Story By: Kolby Ramey/Spirit Auto Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Spirit Auto Center Speedway crowned their 2016 champions on Friday night. Jermain Godshall won the wingless 600cc Micro Sprint feature but fell nine points short of Jon Keller who became the 600cc Micro Sprint champion. Lee Reinhardt won the 270cc Micro Sprint feature for his first win of the season but his brother, Tyler captured his fourth consecutive championship. Scott Miller scored his second consecutive ServPro Four Cylinder feature while John Webster captured the title. Rich Partite won his fourth feature…

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Bridgeport Speedway Bringing in The Big Blocks

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Bridgeport Speedway 'King of The Big Blocks' Ready to Rumble Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / FIRST DIGITAL MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- September 21, 2016- With the auto racing season winding down, a few tracks have turned to some big events and Bridgeport, N.J. Speedway is one of them as they offer a two-night show this weekend. The Speedway will introduce The King of the Big Blocks – sponsored by K&A Excavating Company, Inc. – on Saturday, September 24th on their lightning-fast 5/8th mile speedway. The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds will be featured in qualifying…

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SHAWNA INGRAHAM TAKES WALL STADIUM LADIES’ NIGHT MODIFIED WIN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] SHAWNA INGRAHAM TAKES WALL STADIUM LADIES’ NIGHT MODIFIED WIN Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Shawna Ingraham was flying Saturday night and appropriately won the Downs Ford Modified stock car 40-lap main event during “Ladies’ Night” competition at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the Brick resident’s second win of the season and the third Modified triumph of her career. She remains the only female to win in Modified competition since the speedway opened in 1950. Ingraham wrestled Shaun Carrig of Little Falls at the opening green flag of the event…

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PAUCH, JR. POWERS TO A WIN AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S ALL STAR EVENT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] PAUCH, JR. POWERS TO A WIN AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S ALL STAR EVENT Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Jane Cella& Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (September 18, 2016) – At New Egypt Speedway’s fourth annual All Star Cup event, Billy Pauch, Jr. powered to the win in the 358 Modified feature. Ryan Godown was the victor in the main event for the Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprints. Jim Housworth topped the field in the Sportsman feature. The Crate Modified feature was won by Matt Stangle. As the 50-lap Modified feature got underway, polesitter…

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY PRESENTS THE KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY PRESENTS THE KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway will introduce The King of the Big Blocks - sponsored by K&A Excavating Company, Inc. - on Saturday, September 24th on the lightning fast 5/8th mile speedway. The Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds will be featured in qualifying events and a $12,000 to win, 50 lap feature event. The Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks will complete the line-up in the tripleheader program. With the Bridgeport Speedway being the only track in the…

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BUTLER BAGS BURLINGTON COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR NEWS SPRINT FEATURE WIN AND CHAMPIONSHIP AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BUTLER BAGS BURLINGTON COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR NEWS SPRINT FEATURE WIN AND CHAMPIONSHIP AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (September 11, 2016) – On Championship Night at New Egypt Speedway, Bobby Butler won his third Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprint feature of the year. The victory enabled Butler to capture the division championship. Steve Davis topped the field in the Sportsman feature as Bob Lineman, Jr. claimed the title. The Crate Modified main event was taken by Ebby Ridge with Brandon Grosso grabbing the championship. Vern…

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SIX MAIN EVENTS, DEMO DERBY AND DISCOUNT ADMISSION ON “PACK THE TRACK NIGHT” AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] SIX MAIN EVENTS, DEMO DERBY AND DISCOUNT ADMISSION ON “PACK THE TRACK NIGHT” AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (SEPT 10) Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Auto racing fans have a big event planned for this Saturday (Sept. 10) at Wall Stadium Speedway with six auto racing main events and a Demolition Derby set for “Pack the Track Night” action. A special discounted admission price of just $10 for adults and $5 for students aged 7 to 17 will be offered. Kids 6 and under are always free. Spectator…

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BRIDGEPORT CROWNS 2016 CHAMPIONS – WATT, DAVIS & HENRY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT CROWNS 2016 CHAMPIONS - WATT, DAVIS & HENRY Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr. & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway crowned its 2016 Champions as the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks ran their final events on the fast 5/8 mile speedway. While there is still plenty of racing left on the 2016 schedule, Saturday night concluded weekly competition in the three headline divisions. Boyertown, PA driver, Ryan Watt claimed his second Big Block title at the Bridgeport Speedway as well as his fourth…

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BOUC WINS HIS SECOND 358 MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF 2016 WHILE GODOWN TAKES THE CHAMPIONSHIP BY SINGLE POINT AT NES

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] BOUC CAPTURES HIS SECOND 358 MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF THE YEAR WHILE GODOWN TAKES THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/NES - Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (September 4, 2016) – On First Responders Night presented by Flemington Car and Truck Country at New Egypt Speedway, Danny Bouc captured the 358 Modified feature with Ryan Godown taking the 2016 championship. Bob Lineman, Jr. took top honors in the Sportsman feature. The TSRS Sprint Car main event was won by Mark Bitner. After the original start of the 30-lap 358 Modified feature was called…

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KRAUSE AND HOPKINSON TAKE WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WINS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] KRAUSE AND HOPKINSON TAKE WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WINS Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ With a majority of those on the speedway grounds keeping an eye on the weather due to the impending forecast of a tropical storm Andrew Krause of Holmdel and Derek Hopkinson of Toms River kept their eyes on the track to win Downs Ford Modified main events on Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway. Krause’s win was his third of the campaign while Hopkinson won his first main event of the year. In the first…

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TWIN MODIFIED RACES ON TAP SATURDAY (Sept. 3) AT WALL STADIUM

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] TWIN MODIFIED RACES ON TAP SATURDAY (Sept. 3) AT WALL STADIUM Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Wall Stadium Speedway will celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend with six feature races for five stock car divisions this Saturday evening (Sept. 3). Highlighting the card will be Twin Downs Ford Modified 40-lap main events. The first, rain postponed from July 30, will be contested before regularly scheduled qualifying at 5:30 p.m. sharp. The second will be presented later in the evening as a part of the regularly scheduled racing card.…

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Flemington Speedway Car Show Gearing Up For Annual Event

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FLEMINGTON SPEEDWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKING VENDORS & CARS FOR 6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW OCT. 15 Story By: DIANE TRACY / FLEMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEDIA Photos By: FLEMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Flemington, NJ  —August 31, 2016- Lentini Auto Salvage presents the Flemington Speedway Historical Society Car Show on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event happens rain or shine at the South County Park / Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, with entrances located off of Route 179 in Ringoes. The physical address is 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ, 08530. Flemington Speedway Historical Society (FSHS) is a public charity 501(c)(3) whose mission…

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PAUCH MASTERS THE 358 MODIFIED FIELD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] PAUCH MASTERS THE 358 MODIFIED FIELD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wizniewski/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (August 28, 2016) – At New Egypt Speedway’s Back to School Night presented by National Parts Supply, Billy Pauch, Sr. mastered the field to win the 358 Modified feature. Brandon Grosso was victorious in the Sportsman main event. John Meyer took the checkered flag in the Street Stock race. In non-point events, Kyle Kania took top honors in the Crate Modified feature while Lou Cicconi won the Burlington County Overhead Door News Sprint contest.…

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FIRSTS IN 2016 FOR CICCONI, WAGNER & NARDELLI

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] FIRSTS IN 2016 FOR CICCONI, WAGNER & NARDELLI Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Open Modifieds made their first appearance on the Spirit Auto Center quarter mile this season and veteran wheelman, Louie Cicconi raced to a last lap win over Matt Stangle in the twenty-five lap feature event. John Wagner, Jr. earned his first ever 270cc Micro Sprint win at the Bridgeport Speedway while 2015 600cc Micro Champion, Lee Nardelli returned to action for the first time this season and took home the victory in the 600 main event. Chris Sammons returned…

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HIRSCHMAN POCKETS $5105 IN WOODY’S 105 AT WALL SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] HIRSCHMAN POCKETS $5105 IN WOODY’S 105 AT WALL SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Stock car driver Matt Hirschman likes to travel to different speedway to focus on the races that pay the big money. On Saturday night this search for fortune led the Northampton, Pa. resident to Wall Stadium Speedway for the annual “Woody’s High Banks 105” for Downs Ford Modified stock cars. He was rewarded handsomely by pocketing $5,105 for his traveling and racing efforts. Freehold’s Chas Okerson was the first leader while Anthony Sesely of…

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LAUBACH, MANNING AND STIEF SCORE “FIRSTS” IN BRIDGEPORT ACTION

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] LAUBACH, MANNING AND STIEF SCORE "FIRSTS" IN BRIDGEPORT ACTION Story By: Kolby Ramey/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Paige Brown/RacersGuide.com In just his second race behind the wheel of the Atlas Paving No. 66, Rick Laubach drove into the lead just before half way in the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified Feature event to capture his second Bridgeport win of the season and his first in the Petruska family owned racer. Roger Manning, in just his tenth Bridgeport start, picks up the first win of his career in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman division. Rick Stief is certainly no…

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$5,105 TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WOODY’S HIGH BANKS 105 THIS SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] $5,105 TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WOODY’S HIGH BANKS 105 THIS SATURDAY (AUG. 27) Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The biggest payout of the summer season at Wall Stadium Speedway promises to attract a talent laden field of Downs Ford Modified stock cars as the shore speedway presents the “Woody High Banks 105” this Saturday evening (August 27). Sponsored by Woody’s Roadside Tavern at 105 Academy Street in Farmingdale, the event offers an astounding $5,105 to the winner! Officials have announced that qualifying will begin at 5:45 p.m. Once…

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HODNETT AND GODOWN CLAIM JERSEY RUSH VI VICTORIES TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] HODNETT AND GODOWN CLAIM JERSEY RUSH VI VICTORIES TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Media - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 23, 2016) – Greg Hodnett of Thomasville, PA and Ryan Godown of Ringoes, NJ felt the RUSH of victory at New Egypt Speedway this past Tuesday Night, as NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Building presented JERSEY RUSH VI – a thrilling doubleheader of racing action featuring the 410 Sprint Cars and a Big-Block vs. Small-Block Modified Challenge. Davey Sammons of Burlington, NJ selected the first starting position in a…

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THE “ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER” . . . . .THE JERSEY RUSH VI AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TONIGHT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] THE “ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER” . . . . .THE JERSEY RUSH VI AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, RACE TIME 7:30 PM Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff NEW EGYPT, NJ – The NAPA Auto Parts Jersey Rush VI presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will invade the New Egypt Speedway Tuesday night, August 23 with the “ultimate doubleheader” showcasing the 410 sprints and modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM and fans are invited to the pit area for a Meet & Greet that will continue until 6 PM. Fans may enter the pit area…

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‘Ringoes Rocket’ Ready to Double Down at Jersey Rush VI

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RYAN GODOWN PLANS DOUBLE DUTY IN THE ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: BOB MILLER /JERSEY RUSH VI MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF NEW EGYPT, NJ –August 22, 2016- Ringoes, New Jersey modified star Ryan Godown plans to do double-duty Tuesday night, August 23 competing in both the modified and 410 sprint cars at New Egypt Speedway in the ultimate doubleheader, the JERSEY RUSH VI.     This highly anticipated event brings together two premier divisions in one night of racing and this event only happens once a year.  Gates will open at 5 PM and…

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TJ LILLY SCORES HIS FIRST CAREER CHECKERED FLAG AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] TJ LILLY SCORES HIS FIRST CAREER CHECKERED FLAG AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (August 21, 2016) – On Bike and Country Western Night presented by DiscountCrowdControl.com at New Egypt Speedway, TJ Lilly scored his first career checkered flag by capturing the Sportsman feature. Ryan Godown picked up the win in the Burlington County Overhead Door News Sprint feature. The Crate Modified feature went to Billy Osmun, III. Tim Tanner was declared the victor in the TSRS Sprint Car main event. Due to an isolated afternoon…

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