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McCreadie Tames River Cites Speedway, Scores First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory Of 2015

McCreadie Tames River Cites Speedway, Scores First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory Of 2015 Former WoO LMS Champion Charges from Seventh to Claim Round Two of the Five-Race Wild West Tour GRAND FORKS, N.D. - July 10, 2015 - Tim McCreadie's return to victory lane didn't come easy. Mastering a challenging track surface at River Cities Speedway, McCreadie, 41, of Watertown, N.Y., charged forward from his seventh starting spot in Friday's World of Outlaws Late Model Series Wild West Tour feature at the 3/10-mile oval and led the final 33 laps of the 50-lap race to earn his…

STOCKON STAMPS GAS CITY “SPRINT WEEK” AS FIRST WIN OF YEAR

STOCKON STAMPS GAS CITY "SPRINT WEEK" AS FIRST WIN OF YEAR Gas City, Indiana.......AMSOIL National Sprint Car point leader Chase Stockon started off "Indiana Sprint Week" in style, as he notched his first victory of the season at Gas City I-69 Speedway on Friday night. The Elizabethtown, Indiana conquered a challenging surface for the fifth win of his career aboard the Superior Tank & Trailer - Crescent Electric Supply #32 DRC/Fisher.   "It's huge for us to come in here and win this. We've been really strong, especially lately, and things are going our way. I knew Jerry was committed…

OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT (UNOFFICIAL)

OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT (UNOFFICIAL) FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO, CANADA CASE IH/O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT FRANKIE TURKEY MEMORIAL NIGHT TOTAL ENTRIES - 122 ----------------------------------------------------------- CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS (16 entries) A-FEATURE (20 laps) Finish. Number Name (Start) 1. 0 Glenn Styres (3) 2. 10 Mitch Brown (2) 3. 14h Jim Huppunen (1) 4. 77 Dain Naida (7) 5. 49 Todd Hoddick (8) 6. 11 Jamie Turner (4) 7. 52 Jesse Costa (14) 8. 81 Derek Jonathan (9) 9. 19 Cory Turner (5) 10. 3r Shane Ross (10) 11. 5 Keith Dempster (6) 12. 91 Ryan Turner (12) 13.…

Brubaker earns 2nd straight 410 Attica win Drown edges Owens in late model thriller; Miller claims 2nd straight 305 sprint win

Brubaker earns 2nd straight 410 Attica win Drown edges Owens in late model thriller; Miller claims 2nd straight 305 sprint win FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 10, 2015 Contact: Brian Liskai Liskai2x@roadrunner.com By Brian Liskai ATTICA, Ohio – It took awhile, but Stuart Brubaker and the Burmeister Racing Team are really gelling. The Gibsonburg, Ohio driver led all 30 laps to claim his second straight 410 sprint feature win at Attica Raceway Park on Summit Racing Equipment/Central Ohio Farmers Night Friday. And, this late season surge could have Brubaker – a former Attica 305 track champion – contending for that…

Ryan Preece Wins 2nd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Speedway

Ryan Preece Wins 2nd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Speedway   (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the 2nd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k, which paid the winner $5,000 out of a purse of over $30,000.  With the Dunleavy’s Truck and Trailer Sales Gambler’s Challenge bonus of $7,500, which included a contribution from Rayner Real Estate, the total posted awards were over $38,000.  The Gambler’s Challenge was voted on by the fans on how it would be paid out and the top-3 choices were put into a hat in…

Refocusing Race Team and Chassis Business, Lanigan Steps Back From World of Outlaws Late Model Series Full-Time Competition

Three-Time Defending Series Champion Puts 2015 Campaign on hold after Going Winless through First Half of Season HIBBING, Minn. - July 10, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will continue its Wild West Tour without its defending champion. After going winless through the first half of the WoO LMS season and virtually falling out of the national tour's championship battle, Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., has pulled off the series in order to refocus and regroup his race team and his Club 29 Race Cars business. The 45-year-old Lanigan informed series officials of his intentions Friday morning…

Starting 12th No Handicap For Buckwalter; Azzalina Breaks Through In 600 Sprints; Kurtz Claims 2nd Slingshot Victory At Action Track USA

Kutztown, PA -  After a three-week break, Kutztown's JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA opened its gates once again on Wednesday, July 8 to the enthusiastic response of a large crowd and a pit area full of anxious race teams. [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"]   Utilizing a new handicapping procedure for the USAC All Pro SpeedSTRs - instituted during the break - did not deter Tim Buckwalter from picking up his second victory of the season in the division's 30-lap main event.   Joining Buckwalter in Wednesday's winner's circle were Brandon Azzalina, who broke through for his first triumph in the Pioneer Pole Buildings…

Decker denies Fuller, wins Mohawk 100

3rd Super DIRTcar Series win for defending champion [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HOGANSBURG, N.Y. – July 9, 2015 – Billy Decker drove to his third Super DIRTcar Series win of the season in the Gypsum Wholesalers No.91 Thursday at Mohawk International Raceway despite a late race rally by Tim Fuller. Decker started 7th in a 30-car field in the Gypsum Wholesalers No. 91 and took the lead on a lap-79 restart after a 30-lap duel with Billy Dunn. He opened up a four car-length lead while Fuller kept advancing (13th at halfway) and moved into second just before a final caution with…

Clanton Scores Eighth World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win of 2015 In Wild West Tour Opener at Hibbing Raceway

WoO LMS Points Leader Cruises to $10,575 Payday in First Leg of National Tour's Five-Race Western Swing [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HIBBING, Minn. - July 9, 2015 - Shane Clanton's hot streak rolled on Thursday night at Hibbing Raceway, where the World of Outlaws Late Model Series points leader scored his eighth series victory of the season with a dominating performance in the opening round of the five-race Wild West Tour. Clanton, 39, of Zebulon, Ga., led every lap of Thursday's 50-lap event, which was sponsored by Beltline Body Shop and Northern Belt and Conveyer, to earn a $10,575 payday. The WoO…

Show-Me 100 Part of Crown Jewel Cup

Show-Me 100 Part of Crown Jewel Cup   WAYCROSS, GA (July 9, 2015) - The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com continues on Sunday, July 12th with the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. This marquee event will mark the second Crown Jewel Cup event of the season, after it was postponed due to rain on May 23rd. The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout…

Fans & Racers Rewarded July 22 At I-88 Speedway With Huge Payout For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds; $1,700 Whirlpool Washer/Dryer Fan Giveaway Announced Courtesy Of Olum’s; Hard Charger, Heat-Race Money Secured

Fans & Racers Rewarded July 22 At I-88 Speedway With Huge Payout For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds; $1,700 Whirlpool Washer/Dryer Fan Giveaway Announced Courtesy Of Olum’s; Hard Charger, Heat-Race Money Secured AFTON, NY – Fans and racers alike will be rewarded at the third annual ‘Crazy 8s Special’ Wednesday, July 22 (rain date: July 23). When the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek rolls into I-88 Speedway on the Afton Fairgrounds, big-block/small-block Modified racers will compete for a massive cash payout of more than $30,000 for the 48-lap event, including a season-high $8,888 to…

Jeff Rocco Bests Field in Dunkin’ Donuts Late Model 20/20 Event at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) bested Mother Nature on Wednesday, July 8th as four local series took to the track providing some high intensity racing despite a rainstorm that dampened practice in the early afternoon. The highlight event for the evening was the second annual Dunkin' Donuts Late Model 20/20 event, a series of three segments, two 20-lap and one 10-lap feature, to decide an overall winner on the night. Each of the first two segments also served as separate points paying events. The first segment of the event started quiet but 15 laps into the event a…

Joey Cipriano Looking For First SK Modified® Victory in NAPA SK 5k

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---After winning 7 races in 2 seasons of SK Light competition at Stafford Speedway, Waterbury native Joey Cipriano is still in search of his first victory in the track’s premier SK Modified® division.  Cipriano has had several other close calls, such as last Friday night when he was dueling with Ryan Preece for the win before the two cars ended up in the turn 4 wall coming to the white flag.  Cipriano and his #84 AVI International team have been busy at their shop this week, putting their car back together and Cipriano says that a…

Rowan Pennink Ready to Defend NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Title

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Racing can be a fickle game and one needs to look no further than Rowan Pennink and the #99 Van Wickle NAPA Auto Supply SK Modified® team at Stafford Motor Speedway to see how fortunes can change in the course of a calendar year.  Pennink joined the #99 team prior to the start of the 2014 season and things couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start.  In 7 races, Pennink’s best finish was 18th and he missed two of those races completely.  But their fortunes turned for the better starting with their win in last…

Stafford Speedway’s Gambler’s Challenge Continues to Grow

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the green flag just around the corner for Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k feature event this Friday night July 10, the anticipation and excitement continues to grow.  This year’s edition has the added twist of the Dunleavy Gambler’s Challenge.  The Gambler’s Challenge requires SK Modified® drivers to put up $100 with the total driver amount being matched by Doug Dunleavy from Dunleavy’s Truck & Trailer Repair. The match grew last Friday night when three race fans from Rayner Real Estate came into the Speedway Office and offered to join Doug Dunleavy in matching…

INDYCAR NEWS AND NOTES – July 8, 2015

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Verizon IndyCar Series Headlines: 1. Compact Milwaukee Schedule Tests Everyone 2. Dixon Set for Milestone Start 3. Wilson Returns to Andretti Team for Final Five Races 4. Short Ovals Key to Rahal's Title Goal 1. Compact Milwaukee schedule tests everyone: Verizon IndyCar Series drivers will practice, qualify and race on the same day in the ABC Supply Co. Inc. Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest presented by the Metro Milwaukee Honda Dealers. "It means you have to get it right quickly," said defending race winner and reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power of the non-stop action July 11-12…

INGERSOLL RAND NIGHT, NEW MOD POINTS AND SCHEDULE OF GRANDVIEW EVENTS

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 8, 2015 . . . There have been 20 different feature race winners at Grandview Speedway at the midpoint of the season. In the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds there have been eight different winners, the BRC Late Models have six winners and the Sportsman have six different winners. To say the season so far has been very competitive would be putting it mildly.                 Coming up on Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. is Ingersoll Rand Night featuring the three divisions of stock car racing including T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Ingersoll…

CASE IH/O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT PRESENTS FRANKIE TURKEY MEMORIAL NIGHT THIS FRIDAY! [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (July 8, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues thisFriday, July 10 when Case IH/O'Neil's Farm Equipment presents Frankie Turkey Memorial Night. The event features the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers, and the track's annual "Sponsor Night". The Thunder Stock portion of the event also serves as the first of two Duel on the Dirt series home track events scheduled at Ohsweken this…

‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ Up Next for UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Three Different Winners Crowned During Independence Day Weekend [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Indianapolis, IN (July 8th, 2015) - After racing three consecutive events in two different states during the recent Independence Day weekend, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention towards a much less hectic weekend in eastern Ohio. The stars and cars of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will trek back across the ‘Buckeye State’ and visit the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio on Saturday evening, July 11th. The 7th annual ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ in on tap at the state-of-the-art facility with a top…

What Super DIRT Week Means To Me

What Super DIRT Week Means To Me By: Pete MacDonald What Super DIRT Week Means To Me It's hard to believe while I sit here and type this that this year will be our last Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds. I can't believe it. Everyone can complain about the racing (which has been ALOT better in the last few years) as much as they want it is still a race track that opens its gates and puts on one of the biggest Dirt races in the world. The best talent in all of racing in general…

DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Rained Out at Florence Speedway

DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Rained Out at Florence Speedway Two series return to action on Thursday at Macon Speedway UNION, Ky. - July 8, 2015 - The soggy summer continues as Wednesday night's DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events at Florence Speedway have fallen to rain. That leaves three nights of racing left for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour -- Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, Farmer City (Ill.) Speedway on Friday and Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, on Saturday. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals will also race…

TV Race Challenge Heats Up This Weekend!

TV Race Challenge Heats Up This Weekend! WAYCROSS, GA (July 8, 2015) - The Bad Boy Mowers TV Race Challenge - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs heats up this weekend with three televised events. The action will kick off on Friday, July 10th at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL before shifting to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th. The renowned Lucas Oil Productions Studios will be on hand to tape all the action, from all three events, for air on multiple television networks at a later date, in 2015. The driver that accumulates the most…

Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Weekend

Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series In Action This Weekend   Mechanicsburg, PA. July 7, 2015   This Saturday Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series returns to action.  After suffering three consecutive races lost to rain, the race teams will be anticipating competing on the famed clay half-mile oval.   Racing action will feature the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks.  Practice session commences at 6:30 PM with qualifying action beginning at 7 PM. Adult admission is $6 with children 12 and under free.   The Aquafun Pools Street…

At A Glance: An Outlaws First at Cedar Lake Speedway

At A Glance: An Outlaws First at Cedar Lake Speedway The series takes on the Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown July 11 and 12 CONCORD, N.C. - July 7, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the inaugural two-day Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown for the first time this weekend, July 11 and 12. The expanded weekend destination event adds to an Outlaws, Cedar Lake connection that goes back more than 30 years. The track is one of the longest running on the series schedule and this will be the first time the series…

Big Show VII at Albany-Saratoga postponed by rain

Big Show VII at Albany-Saratoga postponed by rain Super DIRTcar Series event reset to August 12 MALTA, N.Y. – July 7, 2015 – The Super DIRTcar Series Big Show VII scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway has been postponed with rain forecast. Big Show VII promoter/driver Brett Hearn’s $10,000-to-win event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12. “With the drizzle that’s been falling at the track all morning and the pending thunderstorms coming this afternoon we felt it was best for everyone to postpone,” Hearn said. “We talked with (DIRTCAR NE Director) Mike Perotte and agreed upon the…

Vermilion County Speedway’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out

Vermilion County Speedway's DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out Both series return to action Wednesday at Kentucky’s Florence Speedway DANVILLE, Ill. - July 7, 2015 - Rain in central Illinois has knocked out tonight's DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals events at Vermilion County Speedway. The two series are back in action on Wednesday night at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship is down to its final four nights - Florence, Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, Farmer City (Ill.) Speedway on Friday and Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio,…

D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night

D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night By: Kale Fisher (MORRIS, IL – July 7, 2015)—The D’Arcy GMC Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) gave fans extra racing on July 4th.  All five divisions competed at Grundy County Speedway on Saturday.  STARS put on a full show for their scheduled July 4th race and then provided fans with four extra features.  The National Midgets, the Classic Modified’s (Dwarf), the Central States Region (CSR) Minicups, and the Legacy Midwest Racing Series all ran an extra feature to make up for the feature that was halted by rain on…

Show-Me 100 Set for Sunday, July 12th

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 7, 2015) - The final night of the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was postponed due to rain on May, 23rd. With only one B-Main complete, the Saturday portion of the program will continue, as originally scheduled, on Sunday, July 12th. The event will be ran in conjunction with the 9th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals on Saturday, July 11th, making for a blockbuster weekend of racing. The racing action on Sunday, July 12th will begin with the conclusion of B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and USRA…

Delaware International Speedway ‘Diamond State 50’ Next Up For Short Track Super Series South Region; Huge 50-Lap Event Boasts $25,000-Plus Payout; Rick Laubach & Ryan Watt Tied For Point Lead

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] DELMAR, DE – A tie for the series point lead, one of the richest Modified events in Delaware International Speedway history and the return of a storied event after a decade-long absence. Yes, there is plenty of buzz for the 2015 ‘Diamond State 50’ spectacular. On Tuesday, August 4 (rain date: Aug. 5), the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek big-block/small-block Modifieds journey south to Charlie Cathell’s half-mile oval for the ‘Diamond State 50’ for the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel. STSS Modifieds race 50 laps for a minimum of…

Virginia Motor Speedway returns to racing this Saturday July 11th

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this Saturday July 11th for Dirt Track Saturday Night. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in VMS Dirt Series action.   Competitor gates for Saturday July 11th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps and features will start at 8pm.   Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (30 Laps); Aaron’s…

Sheppard Powers to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory at Lincoln Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LINCOLN, Ill. - July 6, 2015 - Brandon Sheppard methodically worked his way from fourth to the lead on Monday night at Lincoln Speedway to earn his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Sheppard, of New Berlin, Ill., worked the low groove early then shifted his line to the top on lap 15 to surge past leader Billy Moyer Jr. Once in front, Sheppard, the 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion, survived a restart and pulled away to the $5,000 checkered flag in an event that was rain-delayed from June 28. "We had a really good car,"…

Harrison Closing In on DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Crown After Lincoln Speedway Victory

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LINCOLN, Ill. - July 6, 2015 - After winning his seventh DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals event on Monday night at Lincoln Speedway, Mike Harrison is one victory away from running the table and clinching his fourth championship in five years. Harrison, of Highland, Ill., put up quick time, won a heat race and rode the high side to the lead around Brandon Roberts on lap 5 then drove to the $1,000 checkered flag in an event that was rain-delayed from June 28. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals counts a driver's eight best finishes over…

Mars Set To Take On World of Outlaws Late Model Series Regulars During Five-Race Wild West Tour

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Veteran Wisconsin Driver Joins National Tour For Events At Hibbing, River Cities, Gillette, Black Hills & Deer Creek Jimmy Mars doesn't get the opportunity to race with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series nearly as much as he would like, but he makes up for that when the national tour visits his home region each summer for its Wild West Tour. Mars, the 43-year-old veteran racer from Menomonie, Wis., will once again join the WoO LMS for its annual western trek, beginning with Thursday's Wild West Tour opener at Hibbing (Minn.) Raceway. The five-race stretch then heads…

Lucas Oil Late Models Return to the Midwest!

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 6, 2015) - The premier national touring series for dirt late models will return to the Midwest this weekend for a triple shot of racing action. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will visit Tri-City Speedway on Friday, July 10th before heading to Lucas Oil Speedwayon Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th. Tri-City Speedway, in Granite City, Illinois, will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the second time in 2015. The "Battle at the Beach 50" includes a complete show of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.…

Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] July 11 Late Model George Ramos Jr., Pineapple 50 $1200-to-win + all regular track classes + Pro 4 5/30 make-up July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-6-15) After a very successful debut of broadcasting the night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway on June 6, Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 Sports will be returning…

USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] SILVER CROWN EYES "RICH VOGLER CLASSIC" JULY 23; COCKRUM GRABS "SUMAR CLASSIC" VICTORY     USAC's 2015 Silver Crown Championship Series reaches mid-point with the July 23 "Rich Vogler Classic" at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind. Entering the race, defending series champion Kody Swanson enjoys a 38-point lead over A.J. Fike in the new standings following last Thursday night's race at Terre Haute, Ind.READ MORE USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT 3 VENUES; COONS WINS "BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR"     The 28th Annual "Indiana Sprint Week" debuts this week with three…

Clair, Hebert win DIRTcar NE 358-Modified Starter Series races

Gino Clair wires Granby field, Hebert on top at RPM Drummondville, QC – July 5, 2015 – Gino Clair of St. Edmond, QC and David Hebert of St-Damase, QC posted DIRTcar 358-Modified Starter Series wins over the holiday weekend at Autodrome Granby and Le RPM Speedway, respectively. Clair led all 50 laps at Autodrome Granby to earn his first win of the season. He built a comfortable lead over Gabriel Richer and Dominic Dufault, as they battled for second. Clair’s big lead vanished when a caution was thrown on lap 16 for Kevin Hamel, but he kept the lead as…

Red, White, and Blewett As Jimmy Takes the Victory at New Egypt Speedway

  [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] New Egypt, NJ--         It has been two weeks since there was any racing action at New Egypt Speedway thanks to Mother Nature, but Saturday night’s Military Heroes event celebrating the 4th of July holiday more than made up for the break creating on track fireworks that mirrored the off track display. Jimmy Blewett of Howell, NJ, who was involved in a spectacular one car flip the last time the 358 Modifieds raced, bounced back in dominating fashion claiming the victory over a still winless Billy Pauch.   Bryan Kuhl and Chuck Steuer led the 24 car field to…

Beck Rides to Tri-State Win for First DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HAUBSTADT, Ind. - July 5, 2015 - Dustin Beck outlasted a 41-car field on Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway for his first DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals victory. Beck, of Petersburg, Ind., hit his marks in every corner and survived three restarts on the quarter-mile dirt oval to hold off Stephen Schnapf and Zach Fair in the 25-lap feature, collecting $1,000 for his victory. Mike Harrison, the three-time series champion and current points leader, surged from ninth to fourth with Josh Harris rounding out the top five. "Our car was going away from me a little bit,…

Babb Charges to Late Race Victory at Tri-State for Third DIRTcar Summer Nationals Win of the Season

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HAUBSTADT, Ind. - July 5, 2015 - Shannon Babb passed Billy Moyer Jr. in heavy lapped traffic with two laps to go on Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway to earn his third DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Babb, of Moweaqua, Ill., started sixth and kept pushing forward in the 40-lap feature, eventually catching and passing Moyer Jr. to take the $5,000 checkered flag and tie Billy Moyer with 90 DIRTcar Summer Nationals victories atop the all-time win list. "It was pretty wild out there," Babb said. "It always is here at Haubstadt. It's racy as can…

‘Get Crazy’ At I-88 Speedway: Annual ‘Crazy 8s Special’ Set For Wednesday, July 22; Short Track Super Series Modified Event Offers Massive $8,888-Plus Winner’s Share For 48 Laps Of Racing; $29,000 Purse Posted!

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] AFTON, NY – The richest race of 2015 in New York State’s Southern Tier region takes place on Wednesday, July 22 at I-88 Speedway. The third edition of the ‘Crazy 8s Special’ is set for the pristine Afton Fairgrounds three-tenths-mile track, offering a massive $8,888-plus (*with “Gambler’s Fee” posted) to the victor of the 48-lap big-block/small-block Modified special. The event serves as round No. 5 of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. A Thursday, July 23 rain date has been posted. Following the most recent STSS North Region event held at…

Cody Darrah Earns UNOH All Star Victory at Millstream Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Findlay, Ohio (July 5th, 2015) -  For the first time since June 20th, 2010, the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio crowned a UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner. Cody Darrah, a former World of Outlaws ‘Rookie of the Year’ who now travels full-time with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, earned the Millstream Speedway victory on Sunday evening, July 5th. For Darrah, it was his second UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of 2015 and the third of his career. It was his first ever visit to the Findlay half-mile. “This…

ABREU USES LAST CORNER PASS ON THORSON FOR “PEPSI NATIONALS” CROWN

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.......It took a final corner slidejob for Rico Abreu to win the "Pepsi Nationals" on Sunday night at the Angell Park Speedway as the reigning Honda National Midget champion added another big midget win to his list, as he edged out teammate Tanner Thorson by just .093 seconds for the tenth win in his National Midget career.   Thorson got the jump from outside the front row and led throughout. Behind him, ProSource "Fast Qualifier" Bryan Clauson quickly moved into second, but he slowed on lap five with a right-rear wheel packed with mud. He visited…

Jack Dover Claims Double X Prize with ASCS Warriors

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CALIFORNIA, Mo. (July 5, 2015) The 2015 edition of the Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Tour came to a close on Sundaynight at the Double X Speedway with Nebraska’s Jack Dover going back-to-back with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region. Win No. 10 with the region, the second win on the weekend netted Dover an extra $500. Jonathan Cornell claimed the runner-up spot with Evan Martin taking the bronze step. Josh Fisher and Brad Loyet made up the top five. Jay Russell, Corey Nelson, Derek Hagar, Cody Baker, and Brad Ryun completed the top-ten. Three consecutive podiums…

Marcuccilli benefits from Friesen’s trouble to win Sportsman Classic

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Weedsport, N.Y. – July 5, 2015 – For much of the event, Sunday’s Sportsman Classic at Weedsport Speedway appeared as if it would end much like last year’s inaugural race. After jumping out to the lead at the one-third mark of the 75-lap feature, James Michael Friesen looked headed to a repeat his victory last year with another win on the way at the two-thirds mark. But, the leader slapped the wall in turn 3 on lap 50 and allowed Dave Marcuccilli to close in from a near-straightaway advantage. Marcuccilli grabbed the top spot on lap 53 as…

SUN PRAIRIE HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 5, 2015 - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin - Angell Park Speedway - 34th "Pepsi Nationals" - Co-sanctioned by POWRi and Badger   QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 63, RKR/Curb-Agajanian-14.316 (NTR); 2. Rico Abreu, 97, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.333; 3. Kevin Thomas Jr., 67k, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.372; 4. Bill Balog, 57, Ecker-14.467; 5. Austin Brown, 7, Brown-14.539; 6. Davey Ray, 33, Team RAY-14.600; 7. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.606; 8. Ryan Robinson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.620; 9. Jimi Quinn, 8, Quinn-14.647; 10. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-14.677; 11. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.699; 12. Tucker Klaasmeyer, 27, Klaasmeyer-14.724; 13. Darren Hagen, 17, Brown-14.727; 14.…

Hanford Picks Up $1000 for IMCA Modified Win at 34 Raceway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] BURLINGTON, IA (7-4-15) – Weather finally cooperated for racers and fans at 34 Raceway, West Burlington, IA Saturdaynight July 4. With 109 cars competing it was a great night of racing action on this day of celebration.   Picking up wins Saturday were Bruce Hanford, Davenport (IMCA Modifieds), Harold Pohren, New London (305 sprints), Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant (IMCA Stock Cars), Austen Becerra, Carthage, Il., (IMCA Sport Mods), Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Il., (4 Cylinders) and Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis (IMRA Midgets).   Coming up this week at 34 Raceway is  W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking Night with…

Greth Is Lanco’s Star Spangled Havoc ARDC Winner; Spence Surprise 600cc Victor; Rutherford Claims 270cc Clash

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Photo Courtesy of Michael Fry Newmanstown, PA -  They said it couldn't be done.   "It's just too small for the Midgets," they said.   "It won't be a good race, and it could turn into a crash fest," they said.   Boy, were "they" wrong.   On the Fourth of July, the cars and stars of the American Racing Drivers Club made their first ever appearance at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, competing in the Hyper Racing Star Spangled Havoc 30-lap main event. Racing in front of a full house of enthusiastic spectators, the ARDC Midgets produced…

Brauer Back on Top at Deer Creek Firecracker

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Another great night of racing action was held on Saturday night with over 100 cars in the pit area and a spectacular fireworks display after the racing action on Trom Transportation night at the speedway. A special thanks to all of the businesses and individuals who contributed to the fireworks show. Fans and crews were treated to one of the best displays for almost 15 minutes after the races were completed.   The first feature of the night saw Corey Crapser and Cole Queensland in an epic battle for the win in the Wagner Trucking USRA B-Modifieds. Crapser…

Harrison Charges to Hometown Win at Highland for Sixth DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory

[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HIGHLAND, Ill. - July 4, 2015 - Mike Harrison was dialed in on the bottom Saturday night at Highland Speedway as he slid inside of leader Brian Shaw on the third lap, held on through two restarts and powered to his sixth victory of the 2015 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals tour. Harrison, of Highland, Ill., made no mistakes during the 25-lap main event, hitting his marks in every corner as he showed why he's the three-time and defending series champion who appears to be on his way to a fourth crown in five years after taking…