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Dietrich Seals The Deal for Grove Victory

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Dietrich Pounces On Hodnett For 10K Williams Grove Mitch Smith Speedweek Win Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA- July 2, 2016- Danny Dietrich pounced on the slightest of openings left by Greg Hodnett to steal the victory in Friday night’s PA Speedweek Mitch Smith Memorial for sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway, worth $10,000. Elsewhere in the PASS 305 sprint main, Aston’s Dave Brown went wire to wire for the 20-lap victory. Greg Hodnett and James McFadden started on the front row of the 30-lap speedweek Mitch Smith Memorial with…

Susquehanna Pays Back Car Owners for Firecracker 40

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Susquehanna Speedway to Thank Car Owners With Free Admission to Firecracker 40 Story By: JUSTIN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM YORK HAVEN, PA- July 2, 2016- Susquehanna Speedway has been the talk of the local racing scene since Scott Gobrecht took ownership last year and brought Kolten Gouse on to serve as promoter of the Newberrytown facility. With cosmetic changes such as new barriers, upgraded bathrooms, new lights and more, fans and drivers have been treated to new and improved facilities throughout the 2016 season. Hosting multiple series on a weekly basis, the racing has been…

Hype Continues to Build for Mega Michigan Weekend

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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for Mega Michigan Weekend Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IN- July 2, 2016- The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade Michigan for the final time of 2016, bringing along some of the finest open wheel competitors to ever sit behind the wheel of a 410 sprint car. The Arctic Cat All Stars will be joined by drivers and teams from all areas of the world during this Independence Day weekend, representing nearly ten states and two countries stretching from western New York to…

Donny Schatz Holds Tough at Rockford Speedway

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Holds off David Gravel on the final lap to win 11th of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF & MATT CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM and MARK FUNDERBURK PHOTO ROCKFORD, IL- June 30, 2016- As the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series feature field rounded the final lap of the inaugural Outlaw Clay Classic at Rockford Speedway on Wednesday night, Donny Schatz looked poised to win. But David Gravel was charging and as Schatz rounded the final turns, maneuvering through traffic, Gravel dove low as Schatz hugged the cushion. Side-by-side off the corner, Schatz…

Lakeside Speedway Added to 2016 World of Outlaws Schedule

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Lakeside joins rescheduled Salina Highbanks weekend in October Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 30, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series has added Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas to help close out the regular season on Friday, Oct. 21. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Rumble on the River is a special addition to the 2016 season as it joins the previously rescheduled event at Salina (Okla.) Highbanks Speedway the following day on Saturday, Oct. 22. Those two events are the last ones on the schedule before…

At a Glance: Outlaws Roll Into a Blockbuster Week

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series makes history this week as the series takes on Rockford Speedway for the Outlaw Clay Classic on Wednesday and then heads to Badlands Motor Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 29, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series kicks off a blockbuster week of racing with the Outlaw Clay Classic at Rockford (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 29 and then rolls into Badlands Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 for a Fourth of July…

Thunder Storms Halt Thunder on The Hill at Grandview

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Rain Stops Thunder Series on Lap Fifteen of Sprint Feature Tuesday Night at Grandview Speedway Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- June 29, 2016- Rain has not been a friend to Thunder on the Hill and Tuesday night was no different as the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series invaded the Grandview Speedway for event one-hundred and twenty of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Feature race leader Ryan Smith made contact with another car sending him spinning into the first turn infield…

All-Star Circuit of Champions Stand Ready for Independence Day Weekend Doubleheader

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Series Leaves Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Momentum Boost and New Points Leader Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IN- June 29, 2016- For the second and final time in 2016, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade areas of southern Michigan, set to battle the best in the region for a pair of $5,000 top prizes, each of which headlining an ultimate Independence Day weekend doubleheader for open wheel enthusiasts. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit two different dirt ovals during…

Brown Looks for Knoxville Magic at 2016 Nationals

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Brian Brown Ready to Turn 'Runner-Up' Into 'Champion' at 2016 Knoxville Nationals Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE PROMOTIONS Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, IA- June 29, 2016- Sprint car racing’s grandest event is just 41 days away and teams from around the world are gearing up for the $150,000 prize. Official entry forms are arriving at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway every day, confirming another great lineup for the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. One of the first entries received was that of fan-favorite Brian Brown, driver of the Casey’s General Store/FVP No.…

Selinsgrove Speedway Hosts PA Speedweek

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Opperman-Bogar Memorial for 410 Sprint Cars This Sunday Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA- June 29, 2016- Selinsgrove Speedway will host the PA Speedweek Finale for 410 sprint cars at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 3, honoring the memory of the late driver-car owner duo of Jan Opperman and Dick Bogar. The 30-lap 410 sprint car feature will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. Track gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The 305 sprint cars and pro stocks will compete in 20-lap and 15-lap main events, respectively, to round…

Fulton Speedway Racing Spectacular on Tap July 2

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Empire Super Sprints Speedweek, Big Block Modifieds & Fireworks Part Of Fulton Speedway July 2 Racing Spectacular Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – June 28, 2016 – Spend part of your Fourth of July weekend this Saturday, July 2 at the Fulton Speedway when there will be fireworks on the track and in the sky presented by NAPA Auto Parts & A-Verdi Storage Containers Brewerton and Fulton Speedway’s 360 Sprint Cars Series. On the Speedway it will be “Wings & Warriors” featuring the winged beasts of the Lucas Oil Empire…

ESS Kick Off Speedweeks at ‘The Dirt Demon’

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Brewerton Speedway Set To Host Empire Super Sprints Speedweek Opener Plus Sportsman Shootout Qualifier Wednesday, June 29 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY – June 28, 2016 – The biggest Sprint Car event in New York State kicks off at the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon” this Wednesday, June 29 when A-Verdi Storage Containers presents race number-one of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek invades the Route 11 speedway. Look for the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the Northeast ready to do battle not only against each other but…

Thunder on The Hill Speedweeks Invades Grandview Tonight

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IS A FIRST-TIME GRANDVIEW WINNER LIKELY TUESDAY, JUNE 28 DURING THUNDER ON THE HILL SPEEDWEEK EVENT ? Story By:BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA -JUNE 28, 2016 – Winning at Grandview Speedway is no easy task -- especially when the 410 Sprint Cars invade the Berks County oval – but this year’s contingent of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed week competitors may be the strongest in years, and there is definitely opportunity to knock off two-time defending race winner Greg Hodnett. The challenge takes place this Tuesday, June 28 at 7:30 PM when NAPA…

Dirt Late Models

Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic

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Outlaw Clay Classic takes on Rockford Speedway on June 29 and 30 Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By;RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROCKFORD, Ill. - June 28, 2016 - The 'Dirt Takeover' is underway at Rockford Speedway as Illinois river clay is currently being spread across America's favorite paved short track in preparation for the Outlaw Clay Classic and the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. As the series prepare to make history with Rockford Speedway, series regulars are gearing…

Hodnett Has A Party at Path Valley

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WHEEL-TO-WHEEL: HODNETT HOLDS OFF CLAUSON AND MARKS FOR PARTY AT PATH VALLEY SPEEDWEEK VICTORY Story By: JAY DUGAN / RAHMER PROMOTIONS MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRING RUN, PA - June 27, 2016- Greg Hodnett picked up the 410 Sprint Car victory in the Fred Rahmer Promotions Harry Fletcher Memorial event at the Path Valley Speedway as part of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek. Hodnett, of Thomasville, PA, started from the top spot but claiming the $6,600 top prize was no easy task as Hodnett battled with Noblesville, IN’s Bryan Clauson side-by-side for more than 30 circuits. “Clauson is a…

Tanner Take’s Merrittville ESS Main

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Exciting Finish Brings Matt Tanner Lucas Oil ESS Glory at Merrittville Story By: MIKE MALLETT / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RANDY MALLETT / HAMMERDOWN PHOTO THOROLD, ONT –June 26, 2016- Matt Tanner needed nearly every lap in Saturday night’s Lucas Oil Super Sprint/Mach 1 Chassis A-Main at the Merrittville Speedway to put himself out in front of the field. The Stephentown, N.Y., driver worked and worked to get to the front and finally secured the top spot in the Gary Cunningham Memorial with just two of laps to go. That wasn’t the end of the fight for Tanner…

Dewease Kicks Off PA. Speedweeks with Lincoln Victory

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DEWEASE TAKES ROUND ONE OF 2016 PENNSYLVANIA SPEEDWEEK for 39TH CAREER LINCOLN WIN Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA.- June 26, 2016- Lance Dewease was never really gone. But his performances in a limited number of appearances has amazed even the most doubting fans in 2016. Dewease started on the pole, followed outside front row starter Lucas Wolfe for the first eight laps, drove by the Zemco #1 in heavy lapped traffic on lap eight to take the lead for good in claiming the $7,000 top prize on what turned out to be…

Boespflug Breaks Out for Eagle Victory

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Grabs Third Victory of 2016 at Eagle Raceway Story By: RICHIE MURRY / USAC MEDIA Photos By: RICH FORMAN PHOTO EAGLE, NE- June 25, 2016- Coming into the 2016 season, it had been three seasons since Chad Boespflug visited USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory lane. Now, as the calendar nears the edge of the month of June, the Hanford, California native found the perfect balance on both ends of the racetrack, running the bottom in turns one and two and the topside of turns three and four to perfection to grab his third series win of the year in…

Pittman Returns to Victory Lane at Jackson Motorplex

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Scores fifth win of 2016 in the series’ first trip to the track since 2014 Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM & SHANNON DYCE PHOTO JACKSON, MN- June 25, 2016- 2013 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion, Daryn Pittman, started on the pole position and captured the lead from Joey Saldana on lap two, then held off a hard-charging Kerry Madsen on a green-white-checkered finish to score his fifth victory of the season at Jackson Motorplex on Friday night. Pittman, who also claimed the quick-time award and dash victory to…

McMahan Looks to Get Season Back on Track

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McMahan Hunting An Outlaws Turnaround Story By:SHAWN MILLER/ INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BEAVER DAM, Wisc.-June 24, 2016- Paul McMahan has had arguably the worst luck of any driver on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series this year. Whether it’s been flat tires, getting caught up in other people’s accidents, having freak mechanical failures or a bevy of other circumstances; if it can happen, it probably has happened to McMahan and his No. 7 Destiny Motorsports entry. However, he has finished in the top-10 in each of the last two World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series races…

Bacon Sizzles at Jackson

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Bacon Bests Ballou in Fast-Paced, Caution-Free Jackson Thriller Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC MEDIA Photos By: RICH FORMAN JACKSON, MN- June 24, 2016- Brady Bacon held off a hard-charging Robert Ballou as the two sliced and diced their way through lapped traffic during the final laps to take the victory in the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars' first visit to the Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex in 28 years. With the victory, the legendary Hoffman Auto Racing team crossed the century mark in total USAC Sprint Car feature victories (95 National, 2 Midwest, 3 Special Event). Outside front-row starter Bacon, driving…

Hodnett Wins URC Sprint Williams Grove Special

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Driver Takes Sprint Car A-Main As Companion To Super DIRTcar Series Event Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA -June 23, 2016- A three-car crash on the frontstretch involving Kody Lehman, Adam Carberry and Will Eggimann brought out the red flag on the initial start of the United Racing Club 360-Sprint car feature. When the race resumed, Robbie Stillwaggon grabbed the race lead over Jason Shultz, Mark Smith and seventh starter Hodnett. The caution flew with one lap completed for a spin by Chuck Hebing. Hodnett had passed Smith before the caution and…

ESS Set For Canadian Invasion This Weekend

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Back into Action in Canada with a Visit to Merrittville Saturday Story By:DEAN REYNOLDS /ESS SEREIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH/ RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY –June 23, 2016- After a weekend off, the traveling road show of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is back into action this Saturday with a trip to the beautiful Merrittville Speedway. The event in Canada will pay $2,000 to win with $275 just to take the green flag. After the double weekend of Mohawk and Utica-Rome, Jason Barney has taken over the point lead in what he hopes…

Saldana Scores Thrilling NAPA Auto Parts Outlaw Showdown Victory

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Snaps 18-race winless streak and remains only series driver to win at I-80 Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GREENWOOD, Neb. - June 22, 2016 - Joey Saldana captured the lead on the opening lap from David Gravel and held off Donny Schatz on a green-white-checkered finish to score his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season in the NAPA Auto Parts Outlaw Showdown at I-80 Speedway on Wednesday night. Saldana, who snapped an 18-race winless streak that stretched back to Jacksonville Speedway on May 4, remains the…

QUEST FOR RECLAMATION

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POSSE COMPETITORS BATTLE TO CLAIM PARTY AT THE PATH VICTORIES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Story By:JAY DUGAN / FRED RAHMER PROMOTIONS Photo By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRING RUN, PA -June 23, 2016 – The kingpin of the Pennsylvania Posse clan of Sprint Car racers, Fred Rahmer, transitioned from full-time competitor to full-time promoter two years ago -- holding events at Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, Pennsylvania. Yet, despite Rahmer’s Posse allegiance, the greatest racers in Central Pennsylvania remain winless at ‘The Path.’ “These guys just can’t get it together enough to beat the outsiders,” Rahmer said of his cohorts. …

At a Glance: WoO Off to a Sizzling Start to Summer

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series starts the summer swing with the NAPA Auto Parts Outlaw Showdown at I-80 Speedway on Wednesday, June 22, before heading to Jackson Motorplex on Friday, June 24 and Beaver Dam Raceway for the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial presented by Karavan Trailers on Saturday, June 25 Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC- June 22, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will kick off the busy summer months with a week of action, as the series heads to I-80 Speedway in Greenwood,…

Abreu Dominates at Wayne County Speedway

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Rico Abreu Dominates Round Four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Wayne County Speedway, Ohio Sprint Speedweek continues Tuesday at Sharon Speedway Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ASCOC MEDIA Photo By: VINCE VELLELLA PHOTO ORRVILLE, OH- June 21, 2016- After missing the main event on Sunday night at Millstream Speedway, finishing sixth during the evening’s C-main, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu made an impressive rebound and nearly swept round four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Abreu earned victories during his respective heat race and dash on Monday…

Napa Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Series Continues

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Now With Wings, Bryan Clauson Eyes Second Grandview Win this Month, 410 Speedweek set for Tuesday, June 28th Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA- June 21, 2016- The ink is still fresh on the giant check that Bryan Clauson claimed earlier this month after winning the USAC non-wing sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway on June 7. Now, the Noblesville, IN native is Bechtelsville-bound once again to compete with the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week event at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, June 28. …

Stewart Scores Father’s Day Victory

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Captures fifth win of the season in series return to Brown County Speedway Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM & CODY PAPKE ABERDEEN, SD- June 20, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returned to Brown County Speedway for the first time since 1985 on Sunday night, as Shane Stewart started on the pole and led wire-to-wire to claim his fifth checkered flag of the season. Stewart, whose wife and young daughter joined him in victory lane, captured the Father's Day victory after he built sizeable lead on Joey Saldana…

Another 410 Sprint Car Thriller at Lincoln

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Houge In Victory Lane This Time Story By: BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- June 20, 2016- Dover’s Austin Hogue caught race-long leader Tyler Ross as the two leaders were crossing under the white flag to score his first win of the year in the 25-lap 410 sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night. “I didn’t want to have to work that hard!” said Hogue upon exiting his BAPS Auto Paints and Supply/Livingston Lawn Care/Abe Service Company #52 in victory lane, “Tyler ran me clean and it was an awesome race. You feel…

Clausen Continues USAC Win Streak

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Clauson Gets No. 23 At Riverside Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST MEMPHIS, AR- June 20, 2016- Bryan Clauson overcame adversity to win Saturday night’s 40 for Shorty USAC National Midget Championship feature at Riverside Int’l Speedway. Clauson lost an engine on Friday night and the Dooling/Hayward team installed a backup engine for Saturday’s race at the historic quarter-mile dirt track. Clauson took advantage of a late-race tire issue on the car of leader Tanner Thorson to nail down his first USAC national midget win of the season. “Tonight was one of those nights where…

Weller Sails To URC Win On Schuylkill Mall Mall Night of Wings At Big Diamond Speedway

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Kody Sites (Roadrunners); Ryan Grim (358 Modifieds), Lee Allen (Enduro) other winners Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. -June 19, 2016- Josh Weller and Mark Smith put on a spirited battle for the lead in the United Racing Company 25-lap sprint car feature on the Schuylkill Mall Night of Wings at Big Diamond Speedway as Weller would go on to score his first URC win of the year in the lone stop for URC to coal country this year. Other winners on Night of Wings were Kody Sites (Savage 61 roadrunners); Ryan Grimm…

Loyet Takes Show Me State by Storm with ASCS

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Brad Loyet Masters The Historic Half-Mile With The Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA Photo By: TERRY FORD / ASCS SEDALIA, MO- June 18, 2016- After a terrible night at the track on Thursday at the Creek County Speedway, Friday's performance at the Missouri State Fair Speedway made the sting disappear as Missouri's Brad Loyet parked the Vacuworx Global/Buddy Loyet Motorsports No. 05 in Victory Lane for the second time in 2016 with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, and first time at the "Historic Half-Mile". Speedweek's…

Schatz Continues River Cities Speedway Dominance

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Claims 10th victory of the season and series points lead from Brad Sweet Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM & MIKE SPIEKER PHOTO GRAND FORKS, ND- June 18, 2016- Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, continued his dominance of River Cities Speedway on Friday night, as he passed Logan Schuchart with 19 laps left in the First Leg of the Northern Tour to score his fifth victory in seven races at the track since 2013. Schatz, who is a native of nearby Fargo, N.D., put on a…

Buckwalter Wins Hotly Contested Williams Grove Speedway Sprints

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Lady Racer Hershey Kicks Off Nouse Summer Series For 358 Sprints With Win Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA- June 18, 2016- “The Royersford Rocket,” Steve Buckwalter won a thrilling and hotly contested sprint car event at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, holding off the furious challenges of Brian Montieth, Danny Dietrich and Greg Hodnett to pick up the victory. Elsewhere, the kickoff of the 2016 Nouse Signs and Graphics 358 Sprint Summer Series saw the $1,000 victory go to lady racer Brie Hershey of Enola. Buckwalter slid to…

THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME: MICRO SPRINT RACERS CAN WIN A RAHMER 410 SPRINT CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE

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Brad Weber Won a Randomly Selected Test Session; Party at the Path Micro Sprint Bonuses set for Sunday, June 26 Speedweek Kick-Off Story By: JAY DUGAN / FRED RAHMER PROMOTIONS Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRING RUN, PA - JUNE 17, 2016 – They’re the fastest race cars on dirt – 410 Sprint Cars. The pinnacle of dirt track racing experiences, and there’s no better first-time teacher than Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car Legend, Fred Rahmer. That is exactly what Thomasville, Pa’s Micro Sprint racer, Brad Weber learned this past week after completing the 410 test session he won at Rahmer’s Party…

LEE NARDELLI LANDS IN VICTORY LANE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] LEE NARDELLI LANDS IN VICTORY LANE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (June 16, 2016) – Making a change to a different racing division can be challenging. After claiming the 600cc Micro-Sprint championship at Bridgeport Speedway, Lee Nardelli sold his title winning car and decided to enter the brand new Northeast Wingless Sprint Car class at New Egypt Speedway for the 2016 season. After only five events, Nardelli has made the task of switching divisions look fairly routine as he landed in victory lane by topping the field in the 20-lap feature on Saturday, June 11. When the…

PATRIOT SPRINT TOUR WHITCOMB MEMORIAL THIS SATURDAY AT SELINSGROVE

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SPEEDWAY SWITCHES TO 7:30 PM SUMMER START TIME Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By: TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. –June 17, 2016- Selinsgrove Speedway will honor the memory of sprint car driver Joe Whitcomb with the 13th annual running of the Joe Whitcomb Memorial for 360 sprint cars sanctioned by the Patriot Sprint Tour at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 18. Track gates will open at 5 p.m. The 30-lap sprint car feature, a tribute to honor the late open wheel racer from Millersburg who succumbed to injuries sustained in a sprint car racing accident at the…

Shane Stewart Hangs Tough at Granite City

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Brad Sweet claims one-point lead after Donny Schatz has DNF Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. - June 16, 2016 - Shane Stewart proved to be like a rock Wednesday night at Granite City Speedway as he battled past Kerry Madsen and held off Brad Sweet to win his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series feature of the season. Kerry Madsen led the first third of the feature, which was rain postponed to Wednesday, with Stewart in hot pursuit. As Madsen encountered traffic, Stewart closed the gap in his No. 2…

BONUSES ABOUND FOR FRED RAHMER PROMOTIONS PATH VALLEY SPEEDWEEK COMPETITORS

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Rahmer Gifts a Vegas Trip to One Lucky Sprint Car Competitor, Plus Bonuses for Micros and Race Fans! Story By:JAY DUGAN / RAHMER PROMOTIONS Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRING RUN, PA - June 16, 2016- A trip to Las Vegas is planned for one lucky 410 Sprint Car driver as Fred Rahmer Promotions prepares for the third annual Party at the Path on Sunday, June 26 – a staple of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek – at Spring Run, Pennsylvania’s Path Valley Speedway. “I’ve told everyone from the beginning, I’m not trying to have races. I’m trying to have an…

‘Night of Wings’ on Tap at Big Diamond Speedway

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URC Sprints Heading to Big Diamond Speedway Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MINERSVILLE, PA. -June 16, 2016- The oldest sprint car touring series in the country makes its only appearance of the year in coal region on Friday night as the United Racing Club 360 sprint cars invade Big Diamond Speedway for the Schuylkill Mall ‘Night of Wings’. The CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds will sport sail panels, which are mandatory for this event as the four-division show will feature the Savage 61 roadrunners and and Endruo Dash 60. Davie Franek,…

STENHOUSE RETURNS HOME FOR “40 FOR SHORTY” IN USAC MIDGETS’ ARKANSAS DEBUT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] STENHOUSE RETURNS HOME FOR "40 FOR SHORTY" IN USAC MIDGETS' ARKANSAS DEBUT Story By: USAC Media Images by: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com This Friday and Saturday night, the USAC Midget National Championship hits the state of Arkansas for the first time in the 61-year history of the series for the inaugural "40 for Shorty" presented by Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis. Stenhouse, a regular for Roush Fenway Racing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit will be on hand, not only at promoting the event, but will also be competing, getting behind the wheel of a midget…

Schuchart Set to Capture His First Outlaw Victory

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Schuchart Hoping To Seal The Deal Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SAUK RAPIDS, Minn.- June 14, 2016- Logan Schuchart has been close a handful of times to picking up his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win. One of those occasions was last year at Granite City Speedway in the series inaugural visit to the three-eighths-mile in Sauk Rapids, Minn., when he started on the front row and ran among the top-five for the duration of the 30-lap main event. The young driver returns to Granite City Speedway on Tuesday as Marthaler Chevrolet…

WoO Series at a Glance: Heading North for Summer Stretch

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series kicks off the summer stretch Tuesday, June 14 at Granite City Speedway, before dueling in the Dakotas at River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 17 for the First Leg of the Northern Tour and Brown County Speedway on Sunday, June 19. Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - June 13, 2016 - This week the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will migrate north for a summer stretch that begins at Granite City Speedway in Sauk Rapids, Minn. on Tuesday, June 14,…

Danny Dietrich Prepares for Five Ohio Sprint Speedweek Dates during Upcoming Schedule

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Finishes sixth during Dirt Classic Showcase at Lincoln Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GETTYSBURG, Pa -June 14, 2016 - For the first time in 2016, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich will travel west and visit areas of Ohio, ready to challenge the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during select dates of the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Dietrich, pilot of the Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Hickory Run Orchards, Weikert’s Livestock, Carlisle Auto Salvage, CATS Used Truck Parts, No. 48, will join the Arctic Cat All Stars during five Ohio Sprint Speedweek dates, beginning…

Barney Takes Wild Utica Rome ESS Victory

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Jason Barney Wins Wild Lucas Oil ESS Feature at Utica-Rome Speedway Story By: MIKE MALLETT /ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RANDY MALLETT / HAMMERDOWN PHOTO VERNON, NY – June 13, 2016-Sunday night’s Utica-Rome Speedway Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint (ESS) is one that won’t soon be forgotten by anyone that watched the unbelievable finish between Jason Barney and Shawn Donath. Both drivers raced hard for over the course of the 25-lap affair with Barney coming out on top. Both drivers came together as they exited turn four with Donath getting the worse end and getting upside down after…

WINDOM TRUMPS COMPETITION AT SUSKY; CLAUSON CROWNED EASTERN STORM CHAMP

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Chris Windom Takes the Victory at The 2016 "Eastern Storm" Finale at Susquehanna Speedway. Story By; RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM York Haven Pa.- June 13, 2016-After a four-year sabbatical from victory lane in USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car competition, Canton, Illinois driver Chris Windom made the Baldwin number 5 great again after picking up Sunday night’s “Eastern Storm” finale at Susquehanna Speedway. Meanwhile, it was Noblesville, Indiana’s Bryan Clauson who, despite dropping out after only six laps and finishing 21st, had enough of a points cushion between himself, Windom and Ballou to…

NARDELLI NABS THE BURLINGTON COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR NEWS SPRINT CAR FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] NARDELLI NABS THE BURLINGTON COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR NEWS SPRINT CAR FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Images Courtesy: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (June 12, 2016) – On Scout Night at New Egypt Speedway, Lee Nardelli nabbed the Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprint Car feature. The Sportsman feature was won by Bob Lineman, Jr. Samantha Lieberman scored the win in the TSRS feature. The two Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie features were taken by Cale Ross and Alonzo Morales. After the original start of the 20-lap Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprint Car feature was marred by a flip…

Thunder Series Double Header on Tap at Grandview

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410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN THUNDER SERIES DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 28 Story By: BOB MILLER /TOTH SERIES Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Bechtelsville Pa.- June 13, 2016-One of the most popular events of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 28 when the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series returns to the Grandview Speedway. This special event presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will find the NASCAR 358 Modifieds joining the 410 sprints in this always exciting double header. Gates open at 5 PM with race…

Donny Schatz Wins Wild One for #TeamOutlaws

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Claims Ninth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Victory of the Season Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KNOXVILLE, Iowa - June 11, 2016 - Wrecked cars and flared tempers could not hold back reigning World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway as he barely avoided an early multi-car crash and battled past Jamie Veal to score his ninth series win of the season during the Xtream Shootout powered by Mediacom. Schatz, who started fifth, battled Shane Stewart early for fourth. After a crash on lap…

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