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LEARY DOCUMENTS A 30 FOR 30 PERFORMANCE AT BLOOMINGTON

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LEARY DOCUMENTS A 30 FOR 30 PERFORMANCE AT BLOOMINGTON Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Bloomington, Indiana.........C.J. Leary displayed complete domination Friday night at Bloomington Speedway in the penultimate round of NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week," leading all 30 laps in his traditional No. 30 sprinter to win his very first USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature event of the year in his Leary Racing/Leary Construction - Highsmith Guns - Gray Auto/DRC/1-Way Chevy. ISW has been akin to a personal ATM for the Greenfield, Indiana driver who scored a pair of victories during the…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

The Madman pockets $10,000 during All Star visit to Jackson Motorplex

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The Madman pockets $10,000 during All Star visit to Jackson Motorplex Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC JACKSON, Minn. (June 27, 2018) - The “Madman” Kerry Madsen put on a show during Friday’s fair race at Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, ultimately battling through a four-car fray near the midpoint of the 30-lap program to solidify a $10,000 payday. Madsen, who now owns eight All Star Circuit of Champions victories over the course of his storied career, started fourth on the feature grid and took the lead officially on lap 16,…

David Gravel Tames Ransomville for Fifth Victory of 2018

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David Gravel Tames Ransomville for Fifth Victory of 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Biro/DB3 & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com RANSOMVILLE, NY – July 27, 2018 – David Gravel fought off multiple charges from Brad Sweet to lead all 30 laps and claim his fifth win of the 2018 World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series 40th Anniversary Season at Ransomville Speedway. Sweet took the lead on two occasions but settled for second for the second consecutive year at Ransomville. Polesitter Donny Schatz completed the podium. Donny Schatz won the Sears Craftsman Dash, earning the pole for the 30 Lap…

COURTNEY COLLECTS TERRE HAUTE TOLL, TAKES OVER ISW POINT LEAD

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COURTNEY COLLECTS TERRE HAUTE TOLL, TAKES OVER ISW POINT LEAD Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Terre Haute, Indiana.........What looked like a surefire runaway turned into an old-school dog-fight in the final laps of Wednesday's Dorsett Automotive "Don Smith Classic" / NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week" round at the Terre Haute Action Track. Tyler Courtney saw a nearly half-lap lead disappear in the final ten laps of the caution-free race, withstanding a Robert Ballou slider on the final lap to score his second ISW victory in the last three races. It's another reward for…

T-MEZ TOO MUCH IN 2ND STRAIGHT KOKOMO ISW WIN

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T-MEZ TOO MUCH IN 2ND STRAIGHT KOKOMO ISW WIN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Travis Branch & David Nearpass/USAC Racing Kokomo, Indiana.........Thomas Meseraull has a knack for driving a variety of different cars to victory lane. In 2017, he raced to three wins for three different teams and finished in the top-five for six different teams in USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car competition. In 2018, the story remains the same as he once again notched the victory at the Kokomo Speedway round of NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week" for the Chase Briscoe Racing team. Just…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

“SMOKE ON THE HILL 2” BACK TO GRANDVIEW

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LEVAN Machine & Truck Equipment present. . . "SMOKE ON THE HILL 2" BACK TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY; TONY STEWART & RICO ABREU JOIN ALL STAR SPRINTS IN THUNDER SHOW THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 24, 2018) - Two of the country's most popular drivers return to 'The Hill' in a special event of epic proportions. When the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series heads to Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 23, three-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart and two-time Chili Bowl Nationals champion, Rico Abreu, will strap into…

RAIN STOPS PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH VIII AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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RAIN STOPS PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH VIII AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, MAKE UP DATE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com A weather front stuck in New Jersey for three days with more to come has forced the postponement of the Jersey RUSH VIII set to take place at the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, July 24. Rain and thunderstorms, which entered the area on Saturday forcing postponement of many racing events including a program slated for New Egypt, failed to leave the area on Monday producing wet grounds. With the…

COURTNEY CHALKS UP ISW ROUND 2 AT THE BURG

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COURTNEY CHALKS UP ISW ROUND 2 AT THE BURG Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dallas Breeze/USAC Racing Lawrenceburg, Indiana.........Tyler Courtney withstood racelong challenges to his throne throughout Sunday's second round NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week" feature at Lawrenceburg Speedway as the Indianapolis, Indiana native went on to score his series-leading sixth win of the year and his second career in ISW. On paper, Courtney's two career ISW victories appear to be in stark contrast with each other. The one in 2016 at Gas City I-69 Speedway was his first USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car win…

BACON DODGES THE PLYMOUTH RAIN TO WIN ISW OPENER

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BACON DODGES THE PLYMOUTH RAIN TO WIN ISW OPENER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Ryan Sellers & Rich Forman/USAC Racing Plymouth, Indiana.........Brady Bacon actually had multiple races to contend with at Friday night's NOS Energy Drink "Indiana Sprint Week" opener at Plymouth Speedway. First, there was the race against the persistent rain that doused the track's surface with a plethora of moisture and remained a looming threat throughout the feature event. Secondly, the 30-lap affair consisted of two battles within one: one for the race lead and one he wasn't even aware of until he had…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

Aaron Reutzel passes Cole Duncan late for All Star victory at Eriez Speedway

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Aaron Reutzel passes Cole Duncan late for All Star victory at Eriez Speedway Story By: Tyler Altmeryer/ASCOC Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com ERIE, Pa. (July 20, 2018) - Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan was just four circuits away from claiming a second consecutive Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory at Eriez Speedway on Friday night when Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel stepped-up and stole the show. Utilizing lapped traffic during the closing circuits of the 30-lapper, Reutzel, who started fourth on the feature grid, was able to drive underneath Duncan at the exit of turn two on…

Dewease Becomes Winningest Driver in Williams Grove History with World of Outlaws Triumph

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Lance Dewease Becomes Winningest Driver in Williams Grove History with World of Outlaws Triumph on Night One of Summer Nationals Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, PA – July 20, 2018 – Lance Dewease got better with each restart and passed Donny Schatz on Lap 20 to win his 91st career Feature at Williams Grove Speedway and 14th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series triumph. Schatz settled for second with Brian Montieth completing the podium. Lucas Wolfe won the Sears Craftsman Dash, earning the pole for the 25-Lap Feature, but it was fellow…

Bridgeport Speedway

WHALEY, GODOWN AND GULICK ADD THEIR NAMES TO THREE FOR ALL WINNERS

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WHALEY, GODOWN AND GULICK ADD THEIR NAMES TO THREE FOR ALL WINNERS Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com For the fourth season in a row, the Bridgeport Speedway offered their Three For All event - three headline divisions in one racing program for one admission as the Super Late Models, 358 Small Block Modifieds and USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars provided an exciting night of racing. For the first time, the Three for All action was moved to the Design for Vision/Sunglass Central 3/8th mile track at Bridgeport as the drivers from all three divisions offered…

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH VIII AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JULY 24

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GET READY, SET, GO TO. . . . . PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH VIII AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JULY 24, 410 SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS & SPORTSMAN ON BIG RACE CARD Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (JULY 20, 2018) – Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe, JJ Grasso, Ryan Smith, some of the top 410 Sprint Car drivers in the region come to New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday, July 24 for the only New Jersey 410 Sprint Car race of the season. Pioneer Pole Buildings presents Jersey Rush VIII – a tripleheader event that includes the…

FIRST BC39 ENTRY LIST RELEASED

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FIRST BC39 ENTRY LIST RELEASED Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photo By: Gene Crucean/USAC Racing Speedway, Indiana.........The initial entry list for the Inaugural Driven2SaveLives "BC39" presented by NOS Energy Drink has been released. Thirty-two drivers and cars have entered thus far for September 5-6 race on the quarter-mile dirt oval located inside turn three of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Clauson Marshall Racing has entered four drivers, including 2018 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget feature winners Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis, Ind. and Justin Grant of Ione, Calif., plus series Rookie Zeb Wise of Angola, Ind. and NASCAR's Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. of…

“ICE MAN” GULICK KNOCKS DOWN BRIDGEPORT EAST COAST MAIN

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"ICE MAN" GULICK KNOCKS DOWN BRIDGEPORT EAST COAST MAIN Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com Swedesboro, NJ........Coleman Gulick of Bridgehampton, N.Y. won Tuesday night's 25-lap USAC East Coast Sprint race at Bridgeport Speedway. He passed Joey Biasi on lap five and led the rest of the way to beat Steven Drevicki, Ryan Godown, Biasi and Eddie Strada. The series continues Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pa. USAC EAST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 17, 2018 - Swedesboro, New Jersey - Bridgeport Speedway - "Three for All" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Bill Unglert…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

All Stars will invade Western PA for I-79 Summer Shootout beginning Friday at Eriez

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All Stars will invade Western PA for I-79 Summer Shootout beginning Friday at Eriez Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 18, 2018) - After a week away from competition to allow teams the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will resume this Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, with an exciting doubleheader in Western Pennsylvania; the final Western Pennsylvania visit of the 2018 season. Dubbed the I-79 Summer Shootout, the two-day campaign throughout the western…

Brewerton Speedway

DIRTcar 358 Modified Swings Through Brewerton & Fulton This Weekend

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MDA To Have Big Presence At Brewerton Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Friday, July 27; Fulton Speedway To Host Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Saturday, July 28 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Syracuse, NY will have a big presence at the Brewerton Speedway on Friday, July 27 when the stars and cars of the highly anticipated DIRTcar 358 Modified Series will do battle in the $4,000-To-Win- MDA 100 presented by Gillee’s NAPA Auto Parts & CITGO Lubricants. The SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, STARS Mod Lites and JB Logging…

BRIGHT GOES FOR 2ND BIG DIAMOND USAC EASTERN MIDGET VICTORY FRIDAY

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BRIGHT GOES FOR 2ND BIG DIAMOND USAC EASTERN MIDGET VICTORY FRIDAY Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Pottsville, Pennsylvania (July 16, 2018).........Collegeville, Pennsylvania's Alex Bright has three USAC Eastern Midget wins this season, including one in May at Big Diamond Speedway, where the series returns this Friday night, July 20. His five top-10s have him third in the series standings, just 35 points out of the lead. Andrew Layser is the series leader, 24 points ahead of Shawn Jackson entering Friday's race. Neither Layser nor Jackson have cracked the winners circle this year, but Layser has six top-10s in…

USAC EAST COAST SPRINT TRIPLEHEADER VISITS BRIDGEPORT, BIG DIAMOND & PATH VALLEY

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USAC EAST COAST SPRINT TRIPLEHEADER VISITS BRIDGEPORT, BIG DIAMOND & PATH VALLEY Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com The biggest week of the season for the USAC East Coast Sprint cars unfolds this week with three events in five nights. It begins with Tuesday's race at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J. on July 17. Friday, July 20, the series visits Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pa. and Saturday night, July 21, the venue is Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run, Pa. Only Big Diamond has previously hosted the series, with Ryan Godown winning there in May.…

NOS ENERGY DRINK INDIANA SPRINT WEEK PREVIEW

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NOS ENERGY DRINK INDIANA SPRINT WEEK PREVIEW Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (July 16, 2018).........Seven races in seven nights represents more than just a stretch of Summer races on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car calendar. It represents a moment in the season when the worlds of the top sprint car drivers in America and the largest crowds of the year collide in the Hoosier state for a momentous auto racing occasion. NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week champion is the title that racers covet. It's the one that represents a drivers'…

MIDWEST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP UNFOLDS IN GRANT FASHION

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MIDWEST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP UNFOLDS IN GRANT FASHION Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Fairbury, Nebraska.........Justin Grant busted his way into the win column Saturday night in the Inaugural Riverside Chevrolet "Midwest Midget Championship" presented by Westin Meats and Schmidt's Sanitation at Jefferson County Speedway to become the eighth different winner in the first nine races of the USAC P1 Insurance National Midget season. It's admittedly been an up-and-down 2018 racing season for Justin Grant. One year ago, the Ione, California native shot off the launching pad to become the first driver to win both the…

WAGNER DRAG RACES HODNETT TO WIN AT PORT ROYAL, CLAIMS FIRST FOR ZEMCO

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LOGAN WAGNER DRAG RACES HODNETT TO WIN AT PORT ROYAL, CLAIMS FIRST FOR ZEMCO Coleby Frye wins first late model feature of Port season, Garman and Powell also win Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Logan Wagner scored his first win anywhere for the Zemco No. 1 racing team at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night by upending Greg Hodnett in thrilling and dramatic fashion for the $3,600 payday after drag racing him down the frontstretch to the finish line on the final lap. In the 22-lap super late model main, Dover’s Coleby…

SEAVEY A BRIDESMAID NO MORE WITH SWEET SPRINGS SCORE

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ROOKIE SENSATION SEAVEY A BRIDESMAID NO MORE WITH SWEET SPRINGS SCORE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Racing Sweet Springs, Missouri.........Second, second, second. That's what the Logan Seavey personal box score read night after night following three consecutive runner-up finishes leading into Sunday's USAC P1 Insurance National Midget debut at the Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex. Late in the game, it appeared Seavey would have another bridesmaid honor to add to his resume. But with four laps to go, the Rookie sensation from Sutter, California was in prime position to pounce when the door cracked open,…

Schatz Wins Knight Before Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway

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Donny Schatz Wins Knight Before Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ROSSBURG, OH – July 13, 2018 – Donny Schatz passed Brian Brown on Lap 10 and never looked back en route to his Knight Before the Kings Royal victory at Eldora Speedway. It was Schatz’ 275th career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory. Greg Wilson charged from 14th to finish second, with Sheldon Haudenschild completing the podium in the non-stop Feature. Brian Brown won the first Sears Craftsman Dash to earn the pole for the 30-Lap Feature, alongside Hunter Schuerenburg,…

KTJ SCORES SECOND CAREER “CHAD McDANIEL MEMORIAL” AT SOLOMON VALLEY

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KTJ SCORES SECOND CAREER "CHAD McDANIEL MEMORIAL" AT SOLOMON VALLEY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Racing Beloit, Kansas.........Prior to Wednesday night's 9th annual "Chad McDaniel Memorial," the last appearance of Kevin Thomas, Jr. at Solomon Valley Raceway in 2015 resulted in a victory. Likewise, the most recent appearance of Joe Dooling's No. 63 at Solomon Valley in 2016 resulted in a victory. When you blend the ingredients of Thomas, Dooling and Solomon Valley, it's bound to be a recipe for success. The Cullman, Alabama native became the first repeat winner of the 2018 USAC…

Schatz Scores Exciting Brad Doty Classic Triumph at Attica Raceway Park

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Donny Schatz Scores Exciting Brad Doty Classic Triumph at Attica Raceway Park Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ATTICA, OH – July 10, 2018 – Donny Schatz passed Joey Saldana on a Lap 21 restart and fended off Kyle Larson to win the Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park, his 13th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature of the year. Larson, who started 15th, settled for second with Saldana completing the podium. There were a season-high 50 cars signed in. Carson Macedo won the first of two Sears Craftsman Dashes to earn the pole for…

BELL SCORES KUNZ’S 100TH USAC MIDGET WIN AT USAC’S RED DIRT DEBUT

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BELL SCORES KUNZ'S 100TH USAC MIDGET WIN AT USAC'S RED DIRT DEBUT Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Richard Bales/USAC Racing Meeker, Oklahoma.........In the illustrious history of Keith Kunz's tenure as a car owner, no individual has won more USAC National Midget feature events than Christopher Bell. Perhaps it was most fitting that it was Bell who drove Kunz's machine to victory lane for the 100th time with the series at "Tuesday Night Thunder" in USAC 's Red Dirt Raceway debut. The Norman, Oklahoma native drove to his 22nd USAC National Midget victory Tuesday, tying Bobby East…

Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend Features World of Outlaws Sprints and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds

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Weedsport Speedway's Hall of Fame Weekend Features World of Outlaws Sprints and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (July 10, 2018) – The all-new Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport Speedway on July 28-29 is quickly making headlines as the blockbuster event of the summer in Central New York motorsports circles. Two full nights of racing will include the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Hall of Fame 100 presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service and Page Trucking on Saturday, July 28 with the return…

VP RACING FUELS NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF USAC

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VP RACING FUELS NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF USAC Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement to become the Official Fuel of the United States Auto Club (USAC). "USAC has been synonymous with championship auto racing for decades," said Bruce Hendel, VP's Vice President, North American Sales - Race Fuels & Consumer Products. "Being a sprint car racing fan, I grew up hearing about USAC, and it's an honor for us to be partnering with such a prestigious organization." The United States Auto Club's heritage is steeped in open-wheel racing including…

MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK BRINGS MIDGETS TO 5 RACES IN 4 STATES ACROSS 5 NIGHTS

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HECTIC MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK BRINGS MIDGETS TO 5 RACES IN 4 STATES ACROSS 5 NIGHTS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com The compasses are all pointed toward the middle of the United States this coming week for five races in six nights as the season hits a busy, hectic stretch of summer with two new tracks and a host of new events ready to welcome the USAC P1 Insurance National Midgets for its annual, popular swing that sports a new look. The expansive week of racing includes four racetracks in four different states. The week…

NOS ENERGY DRINK PARTNERS WITH USAC’S INDIANA SPRINT WEEK AND BC39

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NOS ENERGY DRINK PARTNERS WITH USAC'S INDIANA SPRINT WEEK AND BC39 Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Speedway, Indiana.........NOS Energy Drink and the United States Auto Club (USAC) have announced a partnership for the high-performance energy drink to provide support for two marquee events on the 2018 racing calendar. NOS Energy will become the title sponsor for "Indiana Sprint Week" July 20-28 featuring the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars as well as presenting sponsor of the $15,000-to-win "BC39" on September 5th -6th at the Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the USAC P1 Insurance National Midgets. "It's great that a…

WOLFE WINS SPECTACULAR SPEEDWEEK FINALE AFTER THRILLING WHEEL-TO-WHEEL BATTLE WITH DIETRICH

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WOLFE WINS SPECTACULAR SPEEDWEEK FINALE AFTER THRILLING WHEEL-TO-WHEEL BATTLE WITH DIETRICH! HODNETT CLINCHES PA SPEEDWEEK TITLE JOHNNY SCARBOROUGH CAPTURES 305 SPRINT VICTORY Story By: Steve Inch/Selinsgrove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com 'It was a war on wheels Sundaynight at Selinsgrove Speedway to decide the 29th Annual PA Speedweek title for 410 sprint cars. Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg needed to win the 30-lap Opperman/Bogar Memorial in order to clinch the title but with two laps to race Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg ripped the win and championship away after a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle most of the race. The $5,000 win was Wolfe’s…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Max McLaughlin Leads New Land Of Legends Pepsi Modified Generation

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Max McLaughlin Leads New Land Of Legends Pepsi Modified Generation Bay, Minutolo & Vinson (and Marcuccilli) join next generation of fairgrounds feature winners Story By: Tom Skibinski/LOL Raceway Photos By: Don Romeo/LOL Raceway Canandaigua, NY - The torch was lit when Max McLaughlin made his regular-season debut at Land of Legends Raceway back in May. It came to pass two months later as the 2nd-generation transplant from Mooresville, N.C. matched his father Mike 'Magic Shoes' McLaughlin, dominating the 35-lap Pepsi Big-Block Modified main to register his first career victory at the hallowed Ontario County Fairgrounds half-miler. “This place is so…

STRADA TAKES NEW EGYPT’S “FIRECRACKER 30” EAST COAST SPRINT

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STRADA TAKES NEW EGYPT'S "FIRECRACKER 30" EAST COAST SPRINT New Egypt, NJ........Eddie Strada of Lake Ariel, Pa. won Saturday night's "Firecracker 30" USAC East Coast Sprint race at New Egypt Speedway, leading the final 18 laps after passing series point leader Steven Drevicki on lap 13. Drevicki took second ahead of Chandler Leiby, Ryan Godown and Joey Biasi. USAC EAST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 7, 2018 - New Egypt, New Jersey - New Egypt Speedway - "Firecracker 30" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. .Eddie Strada (#5G Gallagher), 2. Trevor Kobylarz (#14 Kobylarz), 3. Eric Jennings (#32 Neiger/Hamilton), 4.…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

Dave Blaney wins at Sharon Speedway for second Lou Blaney Memorial title

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Dave Blaney wins at Sharon Speedway for second Lou Blaney Memorial title Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com HARTFORD, Ohio (July 7, 2018) - In appropriate fashion, the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney earned the Lou Blaney Memorial crown on Saturday night at Sharon Speedway, becoming the first repeat winner of the prestigious event in its ten year history. Blaney, son of the legendary Lou Blaney, earned his 49th career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 triumph in exciting fashion, ultimately holding off Western Pennsylvania regular George Hobaugh and a fast charging Spencer Bayston…

DIETRICH WIN PORT ROYAL SPRINT SPEEDWEEK THRILLER

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DIETRICH WIN PORT ROYAL SPRINT SPEEDWEEK THRILLER, Morgan Gets Rt. 35 Late Model Win Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Danny Dietrich won a thrilling Pennsylvania Speedweek feature at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night, becoming the third and final leader in the 30-lap non-stop affair that saw the top five cars racing within a straightaway of one another for the second half of the rousing event. In the 25-lap Moon Shine Camo Rt. 35 Dirt Late Model Challenge Series event, Ralph Morgan Jr. of Hill Valley scored the victory worth $2,200 and…

ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS & NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS INVADE “THE Hill” AT GRANDVIEW THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23

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NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SERIES CONTINUES ON LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT NIGHT AS. . . . . . ARCTIC CAT ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS & NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS INVADE “THE Hill” AT GRANDVIEW THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com The fourth Annual Thunder Cup Championship for sprint cars will return to Grandview Speedway on Thursday night, August 23rd in an event sanctioned by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. This will mark the 131st race of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and is presented by…

Brewerton Speedway

Phelps Makes Statement With Brewerton Speedway win

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Jimmy Phelps Makes Statement With Brewerton Speedway win; One-On-One Spectator Races July 13 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Coming into Friday night Jimmy Phelps was the Brewerton Speedway Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block Modified points leader with his consistent finishes. One thing evaded him, a trip to victory lane in 2018. Phelps, from Baldwinsville, NY, started the 35-lap feature in 11th position and worked to the front of the field with his car working anywhere on the speedway. Phelps took over second with 10-laps to go and then set his sights on…

THE JERSEY RUSH VIII, THE ULTIMATE TRIPLE HEADER AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JULY 24

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PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT THE JERSEY RUSH VIII, THE ULTIMATE TRIPLE HEADER AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JULY 24 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Harry Meeks & John John Lane/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ July 7, 2018. . . . .The most powerful race cars on dirt will make their only appearance in the state of New Jersey, Tuesday night, July 24 when Pioneer Pole Buildings present, The Jersey Rush VIII, the ultimate triple header at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ. The highlight of this popular event, now in its’ eighth season are the 410 sprint cars,…

COURTNEY CAPITALIZES IN LINCOLN PARK’S “SPRINTACULAR”

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COURTNEY CAPITALIZES IN LINCOLN PARK'S "SPRINTACULAR" Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: David Nearpass & Travis Branch/USAC Racing Putnamville, Indiana.........The roots of Tyler Courtney's association with Lincoln Park Speedway run deep. In fact, his grandparents, Mike and Verla Farrar, owned and operated the joint for nearly two decades between 1981 and 1996. Courtney didn't get to experience much of his family's era at the helm of the 5/16-mile dirt oval since he was a little tyke at the time. But on Friday night, he was able to experience what it was like to own victory lane at…

DEWEASE WINS $12,000 IN 30th ANNUAL MITCH SMITH MEMORIAL AT WILLIAMS GROVE

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LANCE DEWEASE WINS $12,000 IN 30th ANNUAL MITCH SMITH MEMORIAL AT WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY FRIDAY NIGHT IN ROUND EIGHT OF PENNSYLVANIA SPRINT CAR SPEEDWEEK Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, PA – Even with a top wing problem over the final two laps, Lance Dewease couldn’t be beat in the Mitch Smith Memorial Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Dewease’s third Grove win of the season was the 90th of his career and tied him with Fred Rahmer for most wins all-time at the track. His victory was worth $12,000 in a car owned by…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Flag-To-Flag Firsts For Fairgrounds Favorites Danny Johnson & Chuck Hebing

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Flag-To-Flag Firsts For Fairgrounds Favorites Danny Johnson & Chuck Hebing 'Doctor' dominates SDS showdown, 'Cobra' cruises uncontested in LOLR 360 Series shootout Story By: Tom Skibinski/LOL Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – Another hot day. Another red hot performance staged by open-wheel all-stars Danny Johnson and Chuck Hebing as the veteran chauffeurs posted convincing victories in their homecoming to wine country on Thursday. The Independence Day holiday special marked the return of both the Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds and 360 Sprint Classic Series for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints to Land Of Legends Raceway on July 5.…

WOLFE GETS BY DIETRICH FOR PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY JULY 4 SPEEDWEEK WIN

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LUCAS WOLFE GETS BY DIETRICH FOR PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY JULY 4 SPEEDWEEK WIN Buckwalter drives by Michael and Layton for URC victory Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Lucas Wolfe out-maneuvered Danny Dietrich to score a popular victory in Wednesday’s Pennsylvania Speedweek event at Port Royal Speedway, worth $7,000. In the URC Sprint main, after a thrilling battle for the lead between Chad Layton, Curt Michael and Steve Buckwalter, Buckwalter came out on top for the $2,000 checkers. Danny Dietrich drew the pole for the start of the 30-lap speedweek main for the…

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Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will invade Sharon Speedway for Lou Blaney Memorial on July 7th

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Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will invade Sharon Speedway for Lou Blaney Memorial on July 7th Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 5, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will invade Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the third and final time of 2018 during the upcoming weekend, this time honoring the late, great Lou Blaney with the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial worth $5,000 on Saturday, July 7. Certainly synonymous with All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car competition, Sharon Speedway has hosted…

Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek Invades Fulton Speedway Saturday

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek Invades Fulton Speedway Saturday, July 7 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – The weekly night of speed at the Fulton Speedway will be kicked into high gear this Saturday, July 7 when the traveling methanol breathing, winged warriors of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek heads to the “Highbanks” to do battle on night-four of the Donath Motor Worx Speedweek. Also, on the race card for a night of speed presented by McDonald’s® Restaurants and NAPA Auto Parts will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds,…

LARSON LANDS IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY VICTORY LANE

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HOT SUMMER NIGHT LANDS KYLE LARSON IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY VICTORY LANE, POCKETS $7,000 JEFF STRUNK STUNS THE FIELD WINNING MODIFIED MAIN FROM 23RD PLACE STARTING SPOT Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 3, 2018) – It was an Independence Day celebration of speed as a capacity crowd witnessed the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series action at the Grandview Speedway will star filled field of local and national driving stars. NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson invaded to claim the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Car Speedweek victory – round five of the 10-race…

MODIFIEDS ARE SET TO LIGHT IT UP AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S FIRECRACKER 40; USAC EC INVADES

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MODIFIEDS ARE SET TO LIGHT IT UP AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY'S FIRECRACKER 40 Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (July 3, 2018) - On Saturday, July 7 at New Egypt Speedway, the mighty Modifieds are set to light up the dirt oval with the running of the Firecracker 40 presented by Pakenham Motorsports. The extra distance 40-lap Modified contest will headline the race card as the month of July at the Ocean County facility is set to feature several big events. Pakenham Motorsports drivers Dominick Buffalino and Rich Rutski will be competing against…

USAC CHAMP HINES AND LEADER CARD RACERS FILE FIRST BC39 ENTRY

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USAC CHAMP HINES AND LEADER CARD RACERS FILE FIRST BC39 ENTRY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Speedway, Indiana.........USAC Triple Crown champion Tracy Hines and Leader Card Racers have signed in as the first entry for the Driven2SaveLives BC39 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget event at the new Dirt Track at IMS, located inside turn three of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 5-6. Hines, the 2000 Silver Crown, 2002 National Sprint and 2015 National Midget titlist, returns to USAC competition for the first time since the season-ending "Turkey Night Grand Prix" in 2015. Nowadays, Hines' full-time gig is…

DANNY DIETRICH BEATS KYLE LARSON FOR SECOND PENNSYLVANIA SPEEDWEEK WIN

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DANNY DIETRICH BEATS KYLE LARSON FOR SECOND PENNSYLVANIA SPEEDWEEK WIN; Steve Wilbur beats Billy Brian, Jr. for win in Wingless Super Sportsman Action Story By: Bill Meyer/Lincoln Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com ABBOTTSTOWN, PA 7/2/2018 – Danny Dietrich did it again. Dietrich came from his 5th starting spot to race-down pole-sitter and race-long NASCAR racer Kyle Larson with 10 laps to go, took the lead, and won his 2nd 2018 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek show at Lincoln Speedway Monday night. Larson, fresh off his wild 2nd place NASCAR run the day before at Chicagoland Speedway, started on the pole for the…

DREVICKI NURSES 12-POINT EAST COAST SPRINT LEAD HEADING TO NEW EGYPT SATURDAY

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DREVICKI NURSES 12-POINT EAST COAST SPRINT LEAD HEADING TO NEW EGYPT SATURDAY Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, New Jersey.........Only 12 points separate Steven Drevicki and Chandler Leiby in the latest USAC East Coast Sprint standings going into this Saturday's event at the New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway. Drevicki is 2-for-3 in the series so far this year, winning at Delmar's Delaware International Speedway and Pennsylvania's Bedford Speedway, while Ryan Godown won at Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pa. in May. Leiby has a pair of podiums and a seventh in three starts this season. Racing begins at…

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