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Matt Sheppard Tames Ohsweken For Fifth Consecutive Win

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Matt Sheppard Tames Ohsweken For Fifth Consecutive Win Chad Brachmann Nearly Steals Repeat Ohsweken Victory in Rain Delayed Feature Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com OHSWEKEN, ON, CAN - August 24, 2017 - The first 49 laps of the Triple Crown Showdown were a side-by-side battle between polesitter Larry Wight and front row starter Chad Brachmann, but the final 25 laps were all Matt Sheppard on Thursday night at Ohsweken Speedway. The reigning Super DIRTcar Series champion took the lead from Brachmann on lap 50 following a restart and couldn't be stopped on the way to…

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POINTS BATTLES GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE AT A/S

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POINTS BATTLES GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE Back to School Raffle Night On Tap Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (August 22, 2017)- With just two points shows remaining for the Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions the crowning of the 2017 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Track Champions could very well come right down to the wire on Friday, September, 2. The closest battle among the three divisions is the headline division, the Modifieds. Australian competitor, Peter Britten, made a return to the Malta oval in 2017 and has sat atop the point standings for a…

Dirt Modifieds

Chevrolet Performance Crate Motor Up for Grabs at OneDirt World Short Track Championship

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Chevrolet Performance Crate Motor Up for Grabs at OneDirt World Short Track Championship Story By: Colby Gorniewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 24, 2017 - One lucky competitor at the OneDirt World Short Track Championshipat the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway from October 26 - 28, 2017 will walk away a winner of a brand-new Chevrolet Performance crate motor. By registering for competition for the second annual OneDirt World Short Track Championship, each competitor will be entered into a raffle for a brand-new Chevrolet Performance crate motor. However, drivers who complete their advanced registration prior to the event…

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Late Model 50 lap feature highlights Saturday evening racing card at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Late Model 50 lap feature highlights Saturday evening racing card at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: Dino Oberto/Mahoning Valley Speedway Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com (LEHIGHTON, PA. 8-24-17) Late Model racers will headline the action of pavement racing this Saturday evening, August 26 at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway with a special 50-lap main event paying $1200 to win. The race was rain-postponed from July 1. Heading into the this weekend’s special Mike Sweeney holds the Late Model division point lead thanks in part to his class leading seven wins. However, last week’s winner Frankie Althouse remains hot on his heels along with other top-5…

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Oswego Classic Can Am-Camping Group to Present Last Car Running Bonus to Supermodified, SBS Competitors on Budweiser International Classic Weekend

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Oswego Classic Can Am-Camping Group to Present Last Car Running Bonus to Supermodified, SBS Competitors on Budweiser International Classic Weekend Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 24, 2017) - It’s a busy time of year as Oswego Speedway continues to reveal Budweiser International Classic 200 and Bud Light SBS Classic 75 contingencies and bonuses before on-track action gets underway with the 61st Annual Classic Week next Friday. For the third year in a row, Oswego Classic Can-Am Camping Group is back onboard to present $700 in bonuses in memory of Norm and Vi Helbock.…

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CNY Chevy Dealers Returns to Back Front Row for Budweiser International Classic 200

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CNY Chevy Dealers Returns to Back Front Row for Budweiser International Classic 200 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 24, 2017)- For the second consecutive season, Central New York Chevy Dealers will back the front row of the Budweiser International Classic 200 sponsoring the $1,000 Fast Time Award and $500 Outside Pole Award. Onboard since 2016, when Michael Muldoon and Pat Lavery made up the front row for the 60th running of the Classic, CNY Chevy Dealers has returned this season not only to sponsor the front row for the Budweiser International Classic, but…

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Andy Bachetti ‘Hustles’ Woodhull Raceway High Banks For $5,300 SSTS Victory

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Andy Bachetti ‘Hustles’ Woodhull Raceway High Banks For $5,300 Short Track Super Series Victory Wednesday Night Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff WOODHULL, NY – Andy Bachetti gained his retribution at Woodhull Raceway. Bachetti, of Sheffield, Mass., appeared poised for victory in the 2016 visit by the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP to the high-banked, paperclip-shaped oval. However, while racing into the lead in the final laps, he slid off the top of turn three and lost his chances. That all changed Wednesday night. Bachetti was able to overcome a poor…

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JJ GRASSO GRABS THIRD 410 SPRINT JERSEY RUSH WIN; PAUCH JR. POWERS TO MODIFIED VICTORY

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NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH VII. . . . . JJ GRASSO GRABS THIRD 410 SPRINT JERSEY RUSH WIN; PAUCH JR. POWERS TO MODIFIED VICTORY Story By: Jay Dugan/TOTH Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 23, 2017) – Two of the region’s most popular racing divisions converged on New Egypt Speedway, this past Wednesday, for Jersey Rush VII presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. JJ Grasso of Middletown, DE scored the win – and the $5,000 prize money -- in the 410 Sprint Car portion of the event, while Billy Pauch Jr. of Frenchtown, NJ was…

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SET TO ROCK AND ROLL WITH ANOTHER EXCITING PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SET TO ROCK AND ROLL WITH ANOTHER EXCITING PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- The 2017 season at Utica-Rome Speedway is rapidly coming to a close, with only two-point events left including this Sunday’s August 27 program, and the track championship picture should clear up after this Sunday. Excell Motorsports is set to present another fantastic program of high speed short track racing featuring the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Rookie Sportsman. When the 2017 campaign began back in April, Matt Sheppard was tied for…

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DARLAND AIMS FOR SMACKDOWN WIN #4 AT KOKOMO AUG. 24-25-26

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RESURGENT DARLAND AIMS FOR SMACKDOWN WIN #4 AT KOKOMO AUG. 24-25-26 Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com It's well-known that Dave Darland and Kokomo Speedway have become synonymous over the past three-and-a-half decades. Though only in its sixth year of existence, however, the Lincoln, Indiana driver and "Sprint Car Smackdown" become just as well-acquainted with each other. Darland's three Saturday night finale $10,000 wins in 2013, 2014 and 2015, plus two preliminary night victories make him the winningest driver in the history of the event, which began in 2012. Each of those five wins came…

Dirt Modifieds

Britten and Graham Team Up to Take on Super DIRT Week

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Britten and Graham Team Up to Take on Super DIRT Week Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Matt Noles & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – August 22, 2017 – The Australian standout, Peter Britten, captured his first career Super DIRTcar Series victory this season piloting his personally owned No.21a Big Block Modified. Britten made the transition this season to run his own equipment on the Series and has proven his abilities. As the summer months begin to wind down, teams are starting to gear up for the bigger paying shows, in particular, Super DIRT Week. One of them being…

Dirt Modifieds

Kressley Dominates Diamond for Fourth Victory of The Season

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Kressley Dominates Diamond for Fourth Victory of The Season Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – August 22, 2017 – Brett Kressley produced his fourth victory of the season Sunday evening at Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, P.A. driving the Kressley’s Auto & Truck Sales, Harry’s U-Pull-It, Northern Valley Erectors, Inc., No.19k Modified. The young gun out of Orefield, P.A. started second in his heat race. Kressley jumped out to an early lead and drove away to win it, placing him on the outside of the second row for the 25-lap main event. “The…

Dirt Late Models

Punching the Clock for the Working Man 50

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Punching the Clock for the Working Man 50 50 laps and a $10,000 payday Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- August 22, 2017-The fourth annual Working Man 50 at Lernerville Speedway is quickly approaching as the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series season winds down. Every year so far the Working Man has produced a different winner, including Darrell Lanigan (2014), Shane Clanton (2015) and Jimmy Mars (2016). Coincidently, two of the past three winners, Lanigan and Clanton, went on to claim the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Championship title later that same…

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#GYATK NIGHT” WEDNESDAY BEGINS 4-STRAIGHT USAC SPRINT RACES AT KOKOMO

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"#GYATK NIGHT" WEDNESDAY BEGINS 4-STRAIGHT USAC SPRINT RACES AT KOKOMO Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Kokomo, Indiana.........Wednesday's "#GYATK Night" at Indiana's Kokomo Speedway kicks off four straight opportunities for drivers and teams of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship to compete on one of the baddest, fastest quarter-mile bullrings in the USA. The August 23rd non-points, special event features FREE general admission tickets for all fans in attendance at Kokomo and provides a different format than is used for the majority of USAC-sanctioned sprint car events. In lieu of qualifying, drivers will draw…

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Short Track Super Series ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ Set for Tuesday, August 29 at Georgetown

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Short Track Super Series ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ Set for Tuesday, August 29 at Georgetown Speedway; 2016 Winner Stewart Friesen to Defend Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The week before Labor Day is known to many as a farewell to summer. For race fans, it’s become a holiday week tradition to attend Georgetown Speedway. The fourth annual ‘Blast at the Beach’ takes place Tuesday, August 29 at the historic half-mile oval featuring the powerful big-block/small-block Modifieds of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP. A hefty $5,500 winner’s…

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American Racer Cup By Sunoco Announces “Dog Days Of Summer” Tire Giveaway Winners

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American Racer Cup By Sunoco Announces “Dog Days Of Summer” Tire Giveaway Winners Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racers Cup Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – The mid-summer grind of weekly racing is notoriously tough on the budgets of race teams. This season, the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco is doing its part to keep teams racing with the “Dog Days of Summer” tire giveaway. The highest registered driver in American Racer Cup track points as of August 1 will receive a certificate for a free tire, courtesy of the program. It applies for both the Modified and Sportsman…

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WATT, STANGLE AND DOERR COLLECT BRIDGEPORT WINS

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WATT, STANGLE AND DOERR COLLECT BRIDGEPORT WINS Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com Ryan Watt, Matt Stangle and Jeramy Doerr raced to victory in Bridgeport action on Saturday night in a night of racing sponsored by All County Garage Door LLC of Carneys Point, NJ. Track officials raced the pop-up line of storms that appeared on the radar as feature time neared. It was Mike Franz and Jack Swain who led the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds to the wave of the green flag but it was fourth place starter, Tommy Beamer who took the lead…

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Williams Grove Sprints Race In Yellow Breeches 500 Event Friday Along With 358s

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Williams Grove Sprints Race In Yellow Breeches 500 Event Friday Along With 358s Two-race weekend on tap September 1 and 3 with 410, 358 and URC 360 sprints Story By: Shaun Browse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg – Williams Grove Speedway will present another Yellow Breeches 500 event for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars coming up this Friday night, August 25 at 8 pm. The 410 sprints will compete in a 25-lap main paying a healthy $500 just to start. The HJ Towing and Recovery 358 sprints are also part of Friday’s racing card. Heat races will…

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BRC SUPERIOR PRODUCT NIGHT FEATURES EXTRA DISTANCE LATE MODEL FEATURE, MODIFIEDS AND TWO SPORTSMAN FEATURES ON SATURDAY

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BRC SUPERIOR PRODUCT NIGHT FEATURES EXTRA DISTANCE LATE MODEL FEATURE, MODIFIEDS AND TWO SPORTSMAN FEATURES ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH Story By: Eernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 20, 2017 . . . The BRC Late Models will be in the spotlight at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 26 as Bernheisel Race Components of Jonestown, PA offers thousands of dollars in product awards and discount certificates to the Late Models participating in BRC Night. The Late Models racing in an extra distance 30 lap feature will be part of a four feature night of NASCAR stock…

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‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 53’ Postponed To Wednesday, August 23

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Woodhull Raceway ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 53’ Postponed To Wednesday, August 23 Due To Unfavorable Weather Forecast Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WOODHULL, NY – Due to an unfavorable forecast calling for rain and severe thunderstorms for Tuesday night, Woodhull Raceway promoters Ted and Brandi White have postponed the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 53’ presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Two Rivers Timber and Maple City Dodge to the scheduled rain date of Wednesday, August 23. The move was announced by Woodhull management and Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP officials jointly on…

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Time Winding Down For 2017 American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco

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Time Winding Down For 2017 American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco; Matt Sheppard & Matt Stangle Lead Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – Time is winding down for the 2017 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco, as the $50,000-plus program will be decided on Labor Day Weekend. Only two more weekends of racing at participating tracks in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware will establish the final rankings for overall, regional and individual track point standings for the Modified and Sportsman divisions. Currently, the $10,000 American Racer Cup Modified points are topped…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Tremont Keeps LaDuc at Bay for Fifth Devil’s Bowl Win

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Tremont Keeps LaDuc at Bay for Fifth Devil’s Bowl Win Duprey, FitzGerald, Mulready score victories Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Kenny Tremont Jr. and Tim LaDuc are making sure that the Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track championship goes down to the wire between them, but Tremont inched ahead on Sunday, August 20. The veteran from West Sand Lake, N.Y., scored his fifth NASCAR Whelen All-American Series win of the year in a tight battle, topping a list of winners that included Bill Duprey, Andrew FitzGerald, and Aaron Mulready. Tremont’s win…

Dirt Modifieds

SHEPPARD CONTINUES UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY DOMINANCE

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MATT SHEPPARD CONTINUES UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY DOMINANCE BY TAKING TWO WINS ON NIGHT OF LEGENDS THIS PAST SUNDAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- Matt Sheppard’s assault on the Utica-Rome Speedway record book continued this past Sunday evening, August 20, as he took his fifth consecutive win in the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, at the Vernon oval. Sheppard then scored his second win by taking the King of Dirt 358-Modified Series win, which was his 40th career win at Utica-Rome. Rocky Warner was winner in King of Dirt/DIRTcar East Sportsman Series while Rob Yetman took the…

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WOLFE, DIETRICH, SMITH, GRASSO & SAMMONS EYE JERSEY RUSH VII WIN AT NEW EGYPT

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WOLFE, DIETRICH, SMITH, GRASSO & SAMMONS EYE JERSEY RUSH VII WIN AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr. & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 21, 2017) – The Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush VII is fast approaching with the green flag set to fall at 7:30 PM on Wednesday night, August 23 at the New Egypt Speedway. A $5,000 payday will go to the winner of the 35 lap 410 sprint car feature and several drivers are already planning a bank deposit. Lucas Wolfe, “Double D” Danny Dietrich, Davey Sammons…

Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard secures win No. 14 at Eriez Speedway

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Unstoppable Sheppard Brandon Sheppard secures win No. 14 at Eriez Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLM Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ERIE, PA- August 20, 2017- Brandon Sheppard conquered his 14th World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the season and his second win in a row in the state of Pennsylvania on Sunday night at Eriez Speedway. While it is no surprise to see Rocket Chassis house car in Victory Lane, the shootout was anything but predictable as three different drivers commanded the lead throughout the 50-lap event including Russ King, Jared Miley and eventual winner, Sheppard. "We have…

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Hodnett takes Salute to the Troops victory at Susky

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Greg Hodnett takes Salute to the Troops victory at Susquehanna Speedway Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com YORK HAVEN, PA (August 20, 2017) - Snapping an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions winless streak that dates back to June 7, 2015, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania’s Greg Hodnett made his return to Arctic Cat All Star victory lane by conquering the Salute to the Troops program at Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania. Hodnett, who led all 30 circuits on Sunday, nearly swept the entire evening program by earning victories during his respective heat race and dash before claiming…

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Gravel Back on Track at Nodak

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David Gravel Back on Track at Nodak Gravel ends Schatz 5-race win streak at Nodak with 13th win of the season Story By: Anthony Cornini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MINOT, ND - August 20, 2017 - After a pair of pedestrian finishes Friday and Saturday, David Gravel and the CJB Motorsports No.5 team switched cars and scored their 13th victory of the season Sunday night at Nodak Speedway. Gravel's win stopped Donny Schatz, who finished second, five-race win streak at the Minot oval. Brad Sweet challenged Gravel for the lead early, but ended up settling for third. Gravel led all…

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BLEWETT POCKETS WOODY’S $5105 IN WALL MODIFIED WIN

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BLEWETT POCKETS WOODY'S $5105 IN WALL MODIFIED WIN Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Jimmy Blewett earned $5105 by racing through the pack and into the lead during the closing laps of the Woody's High Banks 105 for Freehold Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was sixth win of the season for the current championship point leader. By virtue of a pole starting spot by turning the fastest lap in time trials Blewett jumped to the lead at the outset with Holmdel's Andrew Krause offering plenty of…

Dirt Modifieds

Tremont, Schroeder Split Modified Double Features at Valley

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Tremont, Schroeder Split Modified Double Features at Valley Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com As a result of rain on Aug. 12, the Modified and Pro Stock classes both had double features Saturday night at Lebanon Valley. Both races ended with drivers in need of pay dirt picking up important wins. Modified feature No. 1 saw John Ruchel lead early from the pole. Kolby Schroder moved up from the third starting spot and proceeded to give chase. Following a caution due to a Mike Keeler spin, Kenny Tremont Jr. was the man on the move. Tremont…

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BOUC BLASTS TO HIS SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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BOUC BLASTS TO HIS SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Teddy Malinowski/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ (August 20, 2017) - At New Egypt Speedway's Central Paint Night, Danny Bouc blasted to his second 358 Modified feature win of the season. Mike Lyons scored the victory in the Hammer Sportsman contest. Ryan Godown took the checkered flag in the Northeast Wingless Sprint Car main event. The Crate Modified feature was taken by Tommy Tanner. As the 30-lap feature for the 358 Modifieds began, PJ Oliver hopped to the front…

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Bloomquist Becomes First Five-Time Winner of Topless 100

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Bloomquist Becomes First Five-Time Winner of Topless 100 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photo By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATESVILLE, AR (August 20, 2017) - Scott Bloomquist became the first five-time winner of the COMP Cams Topless 100- Presented by Crop Production Services on Sunday afternoon at Batesville Motor Speedway. Bloomquist inherited the lead on lap-66 when race leader, Austin Rettig had to pit for a flat tire. Bloomquist then led the remaining laps to score the $40,000 victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and COMP Cams Super Dirt Series-sanctioned event. Tim McCreadie led the first 63 laps of the…

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Power recovers to repeat as ABC Supply 500 winner

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Power recovers to repeat as ABC Supply 500 winner Story By: Mike Kitchel/INDYcar Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com LONG POND, Pennsylvania (Sunday, August 20, 2017) - Will Power overcame numerous obstacles to get to the front, then held off charging Team Penske teammate Josef Newgarden to win the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway for a second straight year. Power defeated Newgarden by 0.5268 of a second to become the first Indy car driver to post back-to-back wins on the three-turn, 2.5-mile oval in the event's 24-race history. It was also Power's third triumph this season and the 32nd…

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Jeff Abold Wins, ‘The Shoe 2’ Takes the Championship

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Jeff Abold Wins, 'The Shoe 2' Takes the Championship Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 20, 2017) - After coming oh so very close just two weeks earlier on 'Retro Night,' Jeff Abold picked up the third Novelis Supermodified victory of his career while Dave Shullick Jr. was crowned track champion this past weekend at Oswego Speedway. Abold, the defending Budweiser International Classic 200 champion, picked up his first career victory on Twin 35 night of last season and showed shades of his father Pat last night, lapping cars with ease and diving in…

Bowman Gray Stadium

Ward Wins Race; Myers Takes Title at Bowman Gray

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Ward Wins Race; Myers Takes Title at Bowman Gray Story By: Loren Pinillis/Bowman Gray Stadium Photos By: Eric Hylton/Bowman Gray Stadium (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) The dust has now settled on the 2017 racing season at Bowman Gray Stadium – and just as expected, the final night had enough fireworks to get the fans on their feet. In the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, Tim Brown of Tobaccoville qualified on the pole for Saturday’s Carolina Farm Credit 150. Brandon Ward of Winston-Salem started on the outside front-row but was unable to steal the lead away on the initial start.…

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Kyle Busch completes three-series sweep in thrilling race at Bristol

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Kyle Busch completes three-series sweep in thrilling race at Bristol Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR BRISTOL, Tenn. – In a race fraught with tension, and with a pack of drivers with desperate agendas chasing him to the finish line, Kyle Busch held off Erik Jones to complete a sweep of all-three NASCAR touring series with Saturday night’s keystone victory in the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. In winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series main event at the .533-mile concrete track, Busch capped a long weekend that saw him win…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Rabtoy Claims Wild Super Stock 50 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Rabtoy Claims Wild Super Stock 50 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Proctor, Lussier split Modified Twin 20s Story By: Justin St.Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Dylan Rabtoy is emerging near the forefront of Vermont stock car racing’s youth movement, and on Saturday, August 19, he scored another victory for the youngsters at The Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. The 18 year-old from Swanton, Vt., topped the list of winners during the annual “C.J. Richards Memorial” event presented by Rutland Regional Medical Center, which also included Ron Proctor, Billy Lussier, Roo Forrest, Lynn Denton,…

Dirt Tracks

Glenndon Forsythe earns $5,000 in the Pigeon Hills

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Glenndon Forsythe earns $5,000 in the Pigeon Hills Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (August 19, 2017) - York, Pennsylvania’s Glenndon Forsythe held off some of the best in the business on Saturday night in the Pigeon Hills, ultimately scoring a first-ever Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory in front of a packed house at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway. Moving into the top spot for the first time on lap two, Forsythe led 29 of the 30 circuits to score his $5,000 payday, crossing by the flagstand for the final time with Chad Kemenah…

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GRANT GETS IT; WINS BETTENHAUSEN 100 FOR FIRST SILVER CROWN WIN

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GRANT GETS IT; WINS BETTENHAUSEN 100 FOR FIRST SILVER CROWN WIN Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Media Photos By: Brendon Bauman/USAC Racing Springfield, Illinois.........Justin Grant was fully aware of the situation at hand on the final restart of Saturday's "Bettenhausen 100" at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Ione, California native had the nose of the white No. 63 driven by the two-time USAC Silver Crown champ and winner of the last two "Bettenhausen 100" races right on his tail for the final 25 laps after Swanson had put on one of his patented late-race clinics down the stretch. Intimidation was not in Grant's…

Dirt Modifieds

Friesen Ends Point Season at Fonda in Victory Lane

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Stewart Friesen Passes Craig Hanson on his way to Victory in Second 20-lap Feature at Fonda Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 20, 2017- On the final night of points at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y. last season, one person was missing; Stewart Friesen. After being a fixture in victory lane every year since his arrival in 2012, last year saw the Sprakers, N.Y. resident calling the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y. his home for the season leaving his usual place at the ‘Track of Champions’ empty in 2016. His absence…

Dirt Modifieds

Maresca Breaks Through for Fonda Modified Triumph

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Mike Maresca Ends His Streak of Bad Luck with First-Career Victory Saturday Night Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 20, 2017- For young modified competitor Mike Maresca, it seemed that in 2017 if it weren’t for bad luck, he’d have no luck at all. The driver of the now familiar No. 7mm always unloaded with a fast and incredibly competitive car weekly at the famed Fonda, N.Y. oval, yet bad luck reared its ugly head at nearly every turn with flat tires and other inexplicably unfortunate circumstances. In short, the proverbial light at the end…

Dirt Modifieds

ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT, ANOTHER WIN FOR SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW

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ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT, ANOTHER WIN FOR SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: MOJO Photos DUNDEE, NY.....Friday night was Boy Scout night at Outlaw Speedway as racers battled on the final night of points before the double point Championship Night in two week's time. In the Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature, Dillon Groover snagged the lead at the start of the 30-lap contest over Donnie Lawson, but Tyler Siri battled his way to the point on lap 7, with Matt Sheppard behind them. Sheppard took the lead two laps later and pulled away out front as…

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FINOCCHARIO AGAIN IN THE SUPERSTOCKS, LEWIS JR. WINS IN THE SUNOCO MODS

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FINOCCHARIO AGAIN IN THE SUPERSTOCKS, LEWIS JR. WINS IN THE SUNOCO MODS Story By Gary Spaid/Spencer Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WILLIAMSON, NY… It was make up night at Spencer last Friday. What started out on Friday, August 11, then rain delayed, was completed last Friday. Daryl Lewis Jr. picked up his 14th career Sunoco Modified feature win at Spencer. A.J. Montgomery won the Grandpa Dog Four Cylinder feature. In the Super Sixes, Ashley Schoonmaker took her first win on the year. And finally in the NY SuperStocks, Chris Finocchario kept his “divisional sweep” at the track alive, winning his…

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DIETRICH WINS JACK GUNN MEMORIAL AT WILLIAMS GROVE

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DANNY DIETRICH WINS JACK GUNN MEMORIAL AT WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY Story By: Shaun Browse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos by: Dan DeMarco & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com MECHANCISBURG, PA – Danny Dietrich inherited the lead when Rico Abreu blew a tire and went on to win the Jack Gunn Memorial Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway beating the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint cars. His win in the Gary Kauffman sprinter was worth $5,000. “It’s great,” said Dietrich. “I’m proud of my guys. It’s great to be standing here again. We’ve had a rough season here and this might turn it around. This…

Dirt Modifieds

410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23

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PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . 410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 19, 2017) – After a drenching rain halted the original run of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush VII, the event will go on Wednesday night, August 23 at the New Egypt Speedway. The most popular racing divisions in the area – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds – combine for an all-out battle of the best racers around. This thrilling double division main…

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Donny Schatz Doubles Up at River Cities

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Donny Schatz Doubles Up at River Cities Schatz scores 17th WoO win of season and NLRA Late Model win in home state Story By: Anthony Cornini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Grand Forks, ND - August 18, 2017 - Six days after winning sprint car's biggest prize - the 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals - for the 10th time, Donny Schatz landed in Victory Lane in his home state, twice. Schatz outdueled Brad Sweet to win his 17th feature of the 2017 season at River Cities. To make things sweeter, Schatz also picked up the NLRA Late Model feature earlier in the…

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Danny Dietrich beats the All Stars at Williams Grove Speedway for Jack Gunn Memorial

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Danny Dietrich beats the All Stars at Williams Grove Speedway for Jack Gunn Memorial title Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, PA (August 18, 2017) - Taking advantage of Rico Abreu’s misfortune, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich earned his way back to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time claiming the 35th Annual Jack Gunn Memorial worth $5,000. After starting third on the feature grid, the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native led the final 12 laps of the 30-lap program to claim his second Arctic Cat All Star victory…

Dirt Late Models

Tim McCreadie Tops Topless 100 Preliminaries

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Tim McCreadie Tops Topless 100 Preliminaries Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 18, 2017) - Tim McCreadie and Don O'Neal will start from the front row for Saturday night's 25th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services. McCreadie was the overall Miller Welders Fast Qualifier for the night and dominated his heat race to earn the pole position for the 100-lap crown jewel event, paying $40,000-to-win. In heat one, Earl Pearson Jr. chased McCreadie across the line in the first 15-lap heat. Shannon Babb; a two-time Topless 100 victor; finished…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Prepared For Fall West Coast Swing

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Prepared For Fall West Coast Swing Eight races in 16 days on the West Coast lie ahead of the Outlaws Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 17, 2017 - After a grueling tour through the Midwest, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returns to the West Coast for their annual fall swing, featuring races in Washington, Oregon and California. The trip begins with the Outlaw Energy Showdown, a two-day event on the bullring at the Skagit Speedway. Last year, David Gravel and CJB Motorsports swept…

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BOAT SINKS PA MIDGET WEEK VICTORY NO. 2 IN LINDA’S USAC MIDGET DEBUT

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BOAT SINKS PA MIDGET WEEK VICTORY NO. 2 IN LINDA'S USAC MIDGET DEBUT Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com Jonestown, Pennsylvania.........The Keystone state suited Chad Boat like a glove during "Pennsylvania Midget Week" as the Phoenix, Arizona native capped the four-race series with his second victory of the week in the USAC Midget National Championship's debut at Linda's Speedway. Like last year, Boat got into the flow when the calendar flipped to the month of August. In 2016, he won three of four to begin the month while this year, it was three of six…

Delaware

Devin Moran Dominates Georgetown Speedway

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Devin Moran Dominates Georgetown Speedway The Rookie of the Year Contender has two career Series wins Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE- Aug. 17, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series first ever visit to Georgetown Speedway, and only race in the state of Delaware in 2017, packed the house with fans eager to witness history for the inaugural Fulton Bank 40. The largest paycheck ever written by Georgetown Speedway left in the hands of Devin Moran and his team after a dominating flag-to-flag performance on the half-mile dirt track. Moran's recent stretch of…

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