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WESTERN SPRINT ACTION AT HANFORD & PEORIA

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WESTERN SPRINT ACTION AT HANFORD & PEORIA USAC Sprint racing visits Western venues this week as the West Coast and Southwest series see action. Ryan Bernal leads the West Coast Sprints to Keller Auto Speedway at the Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. Saturday. Stevie Sussex stands atop the Southwest standings as that series heads for Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz., also on Saturday. Saturday's King of the Wing Regional opener has been rescheduled May 2 at the Madera (Calif.) Speedway. Bernal won the last West Coast outing at Hanford, last June, while Sussex earned his initial Southwest victory last…

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USAC/CRA BACK TO PERRIS APRIL 18; GARDNER WINS “COPPER ON DIRT,” PRELIM TO BACON

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USAC/CRA BACK TO PERRIS APRIL 18; GARDNER WINS "COPPER ON DIRT," PRELIM TO BACON The AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars return to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway April 18 and Damion Gardner will try to move back to the top of the standings as he chases a fourth series title and third in succession. Gardner, of Concord, Calif., is four points behind five-time series king Mike Spencer in the latest points after winning last Saturday's 30-lap "Copper on Dirt" finale at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. The victory was Gardner's 58th career USAC/CRA win, 23 more than second ranked Spencer and Cory…

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WESTERN MIDGETS EYE TULARE MAY 2; GARDNER TAKES BAKERSFIELD 20-LAPPER

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WESTERN MIDGETS EYE TULARE MAY 2; GARDNER TAKES BAKERSFIELD 20-LAPPER The Honda USAC Western Midgets are idle until May 2 when they return to competition at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Defending series champion Ronnie Gardner will lead the series to the 3/8-mile dirt oval as the 2015 leader after his series-opening victory last Saturday at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway. Gardner, of Norco, Calif., led the final five laps of Saturday's Bakersfield feature in his Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger to beat Trey Marcham, Scott Pierovich, David Prickett and Randi Pankratz. Marcham, the 2014 series runner-up, led the first 15 laps of…

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ESPN Player Expands INDYCAR’s International Live, On-Demand Coverage

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ESPN Player Expands INDYCAR's International Live, On-Demand Coverage All 16 races, including the Indianapolis 500, will be broadcast live on ESPN's online streaming service for fans across Europe, the Middle East and Africa All qualifying sessions, race highlights and Indy Lights races available on-demand ESPN Player will bring fans across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (excluding the UK, France, Italy and South Africa) live and on-demand coverage of the Verizon IndyCar Series season as a new channel on the digital subscription service. The eagerly-anticipated first race of the Verizon IndyCar Series will be held on March 29 in St.…

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World of Outlaws, DIRTcar Racing Saddened by Passing of Eldora Speedway founder Earl Baltes

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World of Outlaws, DIRTcar Racing Saddened by Passing of Eldora Speedway founder Earl Baltes CONCORD, N.C. - March 23, 2015 - The World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing are saddened to learn today of Earl Baltes' passing. Earl grew Eldora Speedway out of the fields of western Ohio into one of racing's premier venues. He took a chance on Ted Johnson and the World of Outlaws in its inaugural 1978 season and the sprint car series has returned to Eldora every year since, helping it to become the premier dirt racing series in the world. A master showman and promoter, Earl…

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World of Outlaws Late Model Series Moves Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 to April 17-18

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World of Outlaws Late Model Series Moves Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 to April 17-18 Weekend Forecasts Predicting Sub-Freezing Temperatures At Farmer City Raceway Prompt Shift To Later Date FARMER CITY, Ill. - March 23, 2015 - Fans anxious to experience the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100's new two-day format will have to wait a little longer than expected. With weekend forecasts calling for temperatures below freezing at Farmer City Raceway, officials have postponed the World of Outlaws Late Model Series event to April 17-18. The event's new date will feature the same format originally planned for this…

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34 Raceway’s Car Show At Heartland Harley Davidson In Burlington Kicks Off 2015 Season

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Race fans got a kick start on the 2015 racing season Saturday, March 21 with 34 Raceway's annual racecar show held this year at Heartland Harley Davidson in Burlington. A mixture of sprints, modifieds, 4 cylinders, mod lites and stock cars attracted race fans to the Heartland Harley Davidson parking lot. Those who attended were also treated to a free lunch. Saturday, March 28 racers will get a chance to test-n-tune their cars on the 3/8 mile with the first race of the 50th year Saturday, April 4 with the Sprint Invaders and Modified Frostbuster. Pit gates will open for the…

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Loyalty Program Announced: 2015 Will see the Largest Cash Payouts in History

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Loyalty Program Announced: 2015 Will see the Largest Cash Payouts in History Hoosier Tires Also Providing Added Bonus at Each Full Point Event By Dean Reynolds SYRACUSE, NY – As the 2015, 32nd Anniversary Tour for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is just around the corner, race teams will be happy to see a brand new Loyalty Program announced. With a new agreement in place, Hoosier Tires will also be adding to what will be the lucrative tour in ESS history. The Loyalty Program will be given to any team that traveled to…

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Brewerton And Fulton Speedway Successful Motorsports Expo Leads Into Great Northern Mall Show March 27-29

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Brewerton And Fulton Speedway Successful Motorsports Expo Leads Into Great Northern Mall Show March 27-29 BALDWINSVILLE, NY – MARCH 18, 2015 – (By Dave Medler) – The popular theme at this year’s Motorsports Expo was “Let’s Go Racing” after the long , snowy and cold winter. Over two days at the New York State Fairgrounds a lot of fans and competitors stopped by the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways' booth to check out the new cars, grab schedules, buy season passes, fill out driver registrations, signup for the Jr. Fan Club and talk about the upcoming season with enthusiasm. In the…

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR FEATURING JERRY HIGBIE AND VINNY SALERNO ON APRIL 11

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR FEATURING JERRY HIGBIE AND VINNY SALERNO ON APRIL 11 VERNON, NY- With just a few weeks left until the planned first ever HigFab Chassis Seminar at the Utica-Rome Speedway, time running short to sign up for the pre-season event. In addition to a classroom session, a special closed on track practice session for attendees is also planned. Jerry Higbie and Vinny Salerno will be on hand to present the seminar and discuss race car preparation and set-up. Higbie is many time Modified feature winner in the region and the…

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY PLANS IMPROVED KIDS CLUB AND CHILDREN PRICING FOR THE 2015 SEASON

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY PLANS IMPROVED KIDS CLUB AND CHILDREN PRICING FOR THE 2015 SEASON VERNON, NY- The 2015 season at the Utica-Rome Speedway already looks to exciting, but for kids it will prove to be even more entertaining. The popular Kids Club will be headed up by Dave Kingwater this season, and monthly activities are planned to keep the young race fans involved all season long. In April, a visit from the Oneida County K-9 Unit is planned while May will bring an autograph night featuring MMA fighters. In the month of June, a visit by the Space Walk of Mohawk…

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JAMIE LATHROUM ENDS LATE MODEL WINLESS DROUGHT AT DIRT CAPITIOL

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JAMIE LATHROUM ENDS LATE MODEL WINLESS DROUGHT AT DIRT CAPITIOL HAGERSTOWN, MD. – Finishing second in the Grand Opening at Hagerstown Speedway/Dirt Capitol a week ago, Jamie “the Jet” Lathroum was nothing short of a Rocket in Saturday’s program, the first point events of the season. On the track that was covered with snow earlier in the day from Winter Storm Ultima which blanketed the area all day Friday, it was sheer domination after Lathroum grabbed the Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic Late Model lead from Kyle Lear on a lap eight restart. Lathroum sped away to drive out of sight…

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Sunday Auto Club Speedway Notebook

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By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Promising starts end badly for Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth FONTANA, Calif.—At the track closest to Toyota Racing Development’s headquarters in Costa Mesa, Toyota drivers Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin had their most promising runs of the season—until the promises were broken, that is. In Kenseth’s case, it was a broken axle. After NASCAR called a caution on Lap 185 of a scheduled 200, Kenseth pitted from the lead for fuel and tires. But the rear axle broke as he was leaving his pit, dropping Kenseth to a 31st-place finish that belied the strength of…

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Four-tire call propels Brad Keselowski to surprise victory at Fontana

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Four-tire call propels Brad Keselowski to surprise victory at Fontana By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service FONTANA, Calif.—After Sunday’s Auto Club 400, there may be a warrant issued for Brad Keselowski. After all, the driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford committed his own version of “Grand Theft Auto” at Auto Club Speedway—he stole an entire race. Benefitting from a four-tire call on the last lap of regulation and two opportune cautions that extended the event nine laps beyond its scheduled distance, Keselowski passed polesitter Kurt Busch on the final lap (209) and pulled away to win his first…

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New Egypt Speedway Set for Open Practice Saturday, March 28th Bonus Awards for Fastest Time In Each Division Up For Grabs

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New Egypt Speedway Set for Open Practice Saturday, March 28th Bonus Awards for Fastest Time In Each Division Up For Grabs  New Egypt, NJ-            Despite the latest bout of winter weather, New Egypt Speedway is gearing up for Open Practice on Saturday, March 28, 2015. For the second year in a row bonus awards will be awarded in each division for the car turning the fastest lap. The car that posts the fastest lap in the 358 Modified, Open Sportsman, Crate Modified, NERS Sprint, and Street Stock divisions will receive one Saturday night $30 value pit pass to the Speedway,…

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Preparations Continue For Second Annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Tuesday, April 7 As Short Track Super Series Kicks Off 2015 Season; Open Practice Session Planned For OCFS Saturday, April 4

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Preparations Continue For Second Annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Tuesday, April 7 As Short Track Super Series Kicks Off 2015 Season; Open Practice Session Planned For OCFS Saturday, April 4 MIDDLETOWN, NY – “We’re good to go!” Those were the words of Orange County Fair Speedway promoter Michael Gurda IV when asked the status of the upcoming ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the historic track. The Halmar International ‘Hard Clay Open’ presented by United Pump & Tank and East Coast Speed/ECS Auto Inc. is set for Tuesday, April 7 (rain dates: April 8 and 9), kicking off…

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Affordable Towing & Recovery Returns as Thunder Stock Title Sponsor

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Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Affordable Towing & Recovery as the title sponsor of the Thunder Stock division for the 2015 season. Affordable Towing & Recovery provides a full range of towing and breakdown services in Brantford and Southwestern Ontario, as well as flat-bed freight and equipment hauling, and police towing. They can get your vehicle out, no matter where it's located - from an underground parking garage to a creek bed. Affordable Towing & Recovery offers roadside assistance, and a vehicle storage compound, as well as towing services for anything from…

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Rico Abreu Wins Wild FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track

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STOCKTON, Calif. - March 22, 2015 - Four different leaders battled it out in Sunday night's wild FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track, but it was Rico Abreu who outlasted the competition and captured his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win in as many weeks. With ten laps to go, Abreu caught Terry McCarl, then the leader, as the two headed into the first turns. When they exited turn two, it was Abreu driving his No. 24 Abreu Vineyards car around McCarl on the back straight. Abreu skillfully worked his way through lapped traffic in…

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Changes be Made in Grandview Handicapping System, Practice Set for March 28

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  BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 22, 2015 . . . In an effort to help current racers and welcome newcomers to Grandview Speedway NASCAR racing management has made some changes to their handicapping system for the 2015 season.                 "We are making changes that have been requested by racers and the changes should add to the excitement of stock car racing at Grandview," said track owner Bruce Rogers. "The new system will be a big help to newcomers so they are not penalized all season."                 The existing point system... For the NASCAR 358 Modifieds will remain with one exception, there…

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Central PA Dirt Trackin’ Show in York Changes Hands for 2016

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  Newberrytown, PA (March 22, 2015) – Ownership of the long standing and popular Central PA Dirt Trackin' show held every January in York has changed hands once again.  Todd and Rhonda Fisher, owners of the Susquehanna Speedway Park, have sold the rights and assets of the wintertime racecar show to local businessman, Scott Gobrecht of New Oxford. The Central PA Dirt Trackin' Show has been a long standing event in the Susquehanna Valley area since its inception in 1984.  The main focus of the show has always been a preview of the upcoming dirt track season at many of…

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Allen charges through pack twice in Desoto victory

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Allen charges through pack twice in Desoto victory Sport Allen has accomplished a lot during his sprint car racing career, which has included wins on both dirt and asphalt. But one thing Allen had never done before was come from the back of the field twice for a victory. He can now add that particular accomplishment to his list of accolades after recovering from two early spins and taking Saturday night's 40-lap Winged Sprint Car feature at Desoto Speedway. Outside polesitter Johnny Gilbertson grabbed the lead at the start and was joined by Dude Teate, who climbed to second from…

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 – Las Vegas, Nevada

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring   QUALIFYING: 1. Jeff Kelley, 55, Kelley-15.346; 2. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.496; 3. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-15.569; 4. Dylan Nobile, 40, Gerhardt-15.657; 5. Annie Breidinger, 75, Breidinger-15.876; 6. Dezel West, 21, West-15.922; 7. Jesse Love, 38, Love-16.277.   FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Dylan Nobile, 2. Cody Jessop, 3. Toni Breidinger, 4. Dezel West, 5. Jeff Kelley, 6. Annie Breidinger, 7. Jesse Love. NT ------------------------------ **Kelley flipped on lap 18 of the feature.   FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-4 Jessop, Laps 5-30…

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Donny Schatz Scores Close Win on Night One of the FVP Western Spring Shootout

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STOCKTON, Calif. - March 21, 2015 - Shane Stewart had victory in sight as he rounded turn four on the final lap of Saturday night's FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track. Reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz had other things in mind though as he dove to the bottom of the track and drag raced Stewart to the finish line. By just .220 seconds, Schatz overtook Stewart and became the first repeat winner of the 2015 season - a streak that goes back eight races - and ended his own winless streak in…

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Dusty Zomer Conquers The Copper on Dirt

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TUCSON, Ariz. (March 21, 2015) Putting the Buffalo Wild Wings No. 82 to the front of the field on the opening lap of Saturday’s Copper on Dirt A-Feature with the ASCS Southwest Region, South Dakota’s Dusty Zomer made sure he was the class of the field at Tucson’s USA Raceway. Leading start to finish, Zomer left only 12 drivers on the lead lap when the checkered flag fell. Friday night winner, Logan Forler, crossed second with Aaron Reutzel taking the final podium step. El Paso’s John Carney II scored fourth with Josh Baughman completing the top five. Advancing six spots,…

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Street Stock News

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Mechanicsburg, PA., March 22, 2015 Aquafun Pools of Halifax, PA. is returning as the sponsor of the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Street Stocks.  This is the second consecutive year the regional leader in home aquatic fun is sponsoring the Street Stock division. Aquafun Pools began operation in 2003.  Paul Morgan, the president of Aquafun Pools, is a former Street Stock competitor.  During his Saturday Night Series racing career, Morgan recorded two feature wins.  Since his retirement from driving, Paul Morgan stays active in the sport, providing pit-side aid to Street Stock driver Craig Morgan and to Super Sportsman…

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Pearson Takes Third Career Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown Speedway

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BROWNSTOWN, IN (March 21, 2015) - Earl Pearson Jr. claimed his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Indiana Icebreaker on Saturday Night at Brownstown Speedway. In front of a standing-room-only crowd, Pearson took the lead on lap two from Devin Moran and led the rest of the way for his second LOLMDS victory of the season in the Carlton and Kemp Lamm, Dunn-Benson Ford, Lucas Oil Products-sponsored Black Diamond Chassis.   Scott Bloomquist moved past Moran on lap 31 and chased down Pearson, but never found enough room to overtake him. Moran finished third, followed by Jimmy Owens, and…

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USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 – Williamston, South Carolina

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  USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 - Williamston, South Carolina - Anderson Motor Speedway   QUALIFYING: 1. Chris Lamb,9, Lamb-15.524; 2. Scott Hunter, 14, Brown/Noffsinger-15.627; 3. Ryan Krachun, 7, Krachun-15.745; 4. Jake Nelke, 00, Nelke-15.745; 5. Nikki Carroll, 5, Carroll-15.750; 6. Kyle Craker, 12c, Craker-15.753; 7. Jessica Bean, 6, Radical-15 .753; 8. Carson Hocevar, 41, Hocevar-15.778; 9. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-15.791; 10. Andrew Layser, 35. Layser-15.970; 11. Mike Ward, 80, Ward-15.993; 12. Sam Hatfield, 8, Hatfield-16.185.   FEATURE: (35 laps) 1. Chris Lamb, 2. Jake Nelke, 3. Jessica Bean, 4. Scott Hunter, 5. Andrew Layser, 6.…

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Corr/Pak Merchandising Returns as 360 Sprints Car Title Sponsor

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING RETURNS AS 360 SPRINT CAR TITLE SPONSOR (March 20, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Corr/Pak Merchandising as the title sponsor of the weekly 360 Sprint Car division. Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and producer of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to…

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SSP Cancels Saturday’s Test & Tune; Next Up on Wednesday, March 25

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Newberrytown, PA (March 21, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park has cancelled its first Test & Tune on Saturday, March 21 due to the snow and oversaturated grounds.  The next Test & Tune will be on Wednesday night, March 25.  The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination).  Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m.…

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Logan Forler Snags Opening Night of The Copper on Dirt

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TUCSON, Ariz. (March 20, 2015) Not really the way Logan Forler had imagined winning the opening night of the Copper on Dirt, but nevertheless, the Steve Forler Trucking No. 2L was awarded the victory at Tucson's USA Raceway following a penalty that was assessed after the checkered flag. Taking the lead at the start, Forler set the pace until Lap 9. Slowing for a caution, the field assembled single file with slower cars in line where they were running. On the restart, Dusty Zomer jumped around a slower car before the cone. Without another pause in the race to assess…

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Davenport Decimates Buckeye Spring 50 at Atomic Speedway

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CHILLICOTHE, OH (March 20, 2015) - Jonathan Davenport led every lap of a fast and furious Buckeye Spring 50 on Friday Night at Atomic Speedway. With the win, Davenport takes over the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points lead heading to Brownstown Speedway on Saturday Night. Josh Richards briefly took the lead from Davenport on a restart, but Davenport quickly shot back around him re-taking the lead. Richards came home in second, followed by 17th starting Mason Zeigler, Chris Brown, and Jimmy Owens. "The car was unbelievable all night long. We found a…

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Big Diamond Speedway Practice Postponed to March 27

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MINERVILLE, PA (3/20/15): Promoter Jake Smulley has pushed the practice session back to the 27th due to saturated grounds. The first on-track activity of the 2015 season is set for the Schuylkill County track next weekend, with an Open Practice session planned for Friday, March 27. Smulley opted for Friday night in lieu of Saturday so as to not conflict with events at Grandview (Pa.) and Bridgeport (N.J.). On March 27, gates will open at 6 p.m. Open practice will begin at 7:45 p.m. Grandstand admission is free for the public. Pit admission is $25. All race vehicles, subject to safety inspection,…

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INDYCAR Increases Leaders Circle Payouts, Dixon aims for Florida Double and More

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Verizon IndyCar Series Headlines: 1. INDYCAR increases teams' Leaders Circle payout to $1.25 million for 2015 2. Dixon would join elite company with 12 Hours of Sebring victory 3. Allison Transmissions marks centennial with CFH Racing at IMS 4. Castrol EDGE returns as Bryan Herta Autosport associate sponsor 5. Of note: Local company supports Andretti Karam, Kimball to attend IMS Night with Indiana Pacers Ganassi adds Global Rallycross team 1. INDYCAR increases teams' Leaders Circle payout to $1.25 million for 2015: INDYCAR announced today an increase of $250,000 to its Leaders Circle program, which raises the total annual payment for…

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Hub City Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 331 Eatonville Road, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 Phone # 601-545-DRAG Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced IHRA Series, Pro Electronics, Pro Footbrake, Sportsman, Junior Dragster, Mudd Bog Website www.hubcitydragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Holly Springs Motorsports

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 159 Old Highway 7 South, Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635 Phone # 662-252-5600 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Footbrake Website www.hollyspringsmotorsports.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Gulfport Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 17085 Racetrack Road, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 Phone # 228-863-4408 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Gun, Street, Pro Electronics, Footbrake, Junior Dragster, Diesel, Thunder Website www.gulfportdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Fulton Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 5850 Clay Tilden Road, Fulton, Mississippi 38843 Phone # 662-862-2232 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Grudge, Test and Tune, Junior Dragster Website Find Us On Facebook! [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Byhalia Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 3363 Rabbit Ridge Road, Byhalia, Mississippi 38611 Phone # 662-838-4350 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Test and Tune, Modified Street Website Find Us On Facebook! [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Top End Dragways

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 4147 70th Street SW, Glyndon, Minnesota 56547 Phone # 218-236-9461 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Trophy, Junior Dragster, Motorcycle Website www.topenddragways.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Grove Creek Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 55629 US Hwy 12, Grove City, Minnesota 56243 Phone # 320-857-2152 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced NHRA Series, Super Pro, Pro ET, Pro Street, Street Eliminator, Junior Dragster Website www.grovecreek.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Brainerd International Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 Phone # 218-824-7223 Track Length 1/4 Mile, 2.5 Mile, 3.1 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip, Road Course Divisions Raced NHRA Series, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Stock/Super Stock, Pro Bike/Sled, Trophy, Junior Dragster, Muscle Car Series Website www.brainerdraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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US 131 Motorsports Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 1249 12th Street, Martin, Michigan 49070/p> Phone # 269-672-7800 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top ET, Modified, Street, Junior Dragster, Motorcycle Website www.us131msp.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Ubly Dragstrip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 4812 S. Ubly Road, Ubly, Michigan 48475/p> Phone # 989-658-8132 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Mod/No Box, Junior Dragster, Street/Trophy, ET/Box Website www.theublydragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Northern Michigan Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 13991 Potter Road, Kaleva, Michigan 49645/p> Phone # 231-362-3439 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Bracket I, Bracket II, Pro, Trophy, Junior Dragster Website www.northernmichigandragway.net [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Milan Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 10860 Plank Road, Milan, Michigan 48160 Phone # 734-439-2617 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Super Pro Motorcycle, Sportsman, Junior Dragster Website www.milandragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Mid Michigan Motorplex

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 2589 N. Wyman Road, Stanton, Michigan 48888 Phone # 989-831-5447 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Junior Dragster Website www.midmichmotorplex.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Lapeer Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 2691 Roods Lake Road, Lapeer, Michigan 48446 Phone # 810-664-4772 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Pro, Trophy, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles Website www.lapeerdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

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Season Pass Day at GrandView Rescheduled to Sunday March 22 at 1 P.M.

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SEASON PASS DAY AT GRANDVIEW RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1 P.M. BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 20, 2015 . . . Ma Nature is stirring up some more bad weather and with that in mind management at Grandview Speedway has rescheduled their Season Pass-Reserve Your Seat Day to Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m.                 With weather conditions expected to be questionable for the originally scheduled Saturday, March 21st date management felt it best to make the change and not create any safety issues for the fans.                 Season Pass-Reserve Your Seat Day gives fans who have purchased season passes or are…

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Mini Stocks to start off strong with a Double Header at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Season Opener

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Mini Stocks to start off strong with a Double Header at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Season Opener Thompson, CT - There is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been a long hard winter and the Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) is only 23 days away. The first race weekend of 2015 includes two 15-lap features for the Mini Stock division, which creates a common theme among the contenders. The need to come out of the box strong is more important than ever and as a result teams have been feverously preparing their machines for battle…

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14-year old Calvin Carroll to run Modified at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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14-year old Calvin Carroll to run Modified at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 3-19-15) If history has a way of repeating itself, then look for Calvin Carroll to make a big splash as a rookie Modified driver for the upcoming season at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway. Carroll, a 14-year old from Andover, NJ, has been tapped by veteran northeast Pennsylvania driver/owner Geary Rinehimer of Moosic, to wheel his No. 39 Troyer beginning with the April 11 Opening Night 125-lap/$5000-to-win feature, which is round one of the Central States Modified Gamblers Series. Although 14 may seem a young age to drive…

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