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Orangeburg Dragstrip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 194 Dragstrip Road, Neeses, South Carolina 29107 Phone # 803-534-8999 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Box, No Box, Bikes, Junior Dragster, Pro Mod Website www.obdragstrip.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Pageland Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 3167 Peach Orchard Road, Pageland, South Carolina 29718 Phone # 843-658-3556 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Elimintor, Modified, Eliminator, Junior Dragster, Hot Rod Eliminator Website www.jpdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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The Stars of Andretti Autosport

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RYAN HUNTER-REAY MARCO ANDRETTI CARLOS MUNOZ THE MODERATOR:  These are three gentlemen who had tremendous success here.  We saw Ryan at the museum.  Carlos has been Rookie of the Year.  Marco has done exceedingly well here with some great finishes. Ryan, we'll start with you.  You come back to this place.  A whole new perspective, I would think, as the defending champion of the event, and also as a gentleman who has won the Verizon IndyCar Series. RYAN HUNTER-REAY:  It's a tremendous accomplishment for the team and for myself personally to be an Indy 500 winner.  We feel like we're…

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Greer Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 1792 Dragway Road, Greer, South Carolina 29651 Phone # 864-879-4634 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Pro, Foot Brake, Junior Dragster Website www.greerdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Dorchester Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 213 Delee Circle, Dorchester, South Carolina 29437 Phone # 843-563-5412 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced IHRA Summit Series, Pro Modifieds, Pro Top Outlaws, Grudge Racing, Bracket Racing Website www.dorchesterdrag.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Darlington Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 2506 Bobo Newsome Hwy - SC151, Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 Phone # 843-383-0008 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Eliminator, Modified, Junior Dragster Website www.darlingtondragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Caroline Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 302 Dragstrip Road, Aiken, South Carolina 29803 Phone # 877-471-RACE Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Box, No Box, Junior Dragster Website www.houseofhook.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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2015 DIRTcar Nationals Notebook Day Two

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  By: Brooklyn Kennedy   -After night one of the Late Models at Volusia, I have a new found appreciation for them. They were fast and inches away from the inside wall all night long. The speeds were incredible and they put on a great show.   -Donny Schatz stayed at Volusia after the World of Outlaw Sprints left for home, to race his Late Model. Night one for Schatz was a huge disappointment as he ran back of the pack all night long and failed to qualify. After looking like he had a handle on the Late Model at…

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2015 DIRTcar Nationals Notebook Day One

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By: Brooklyn Kennedy -It was nice to see Kasey Kahne in the pits at Volusia Speedway. The hands on presence of the team owner certainly played into the success of Brad Sweet and Daryn Pittman during the weekend. -Daryn Pittman looks to be the early championship favorite picking up a win and the overall Nationals championship, although it will be a dogfight between him and Donny Schatz to the end with Brad Sweet playing the dark horse. -I think this will be the first of many feature wins during the season for Brad Sweet. His rebound to take the lead…

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Bowyer Goes Off, Black Helicopters And A Four-Time Champion Comes Out On Top Sunday In Daytona

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By: Pete MacDonald Photo Credit: NASCAR/Getty Images It seems that just about everybody except Jeff Gordon bashed NASCAR for the group qualifying sessions on Sunday. People forget that it was changed to draw more interest into qualifying and the fact of the matter is this, we all tuned in so who is the fool in all of this? I like Michael Waltrip's idea for group qualifying on the plate tracks, Practice Friday, Your practice times line up Heat Races for Saturday, Qualify 1-36 through the Heats and fill in 37-43 with provisional's. NASCAR has always said they didn't utilize heat…

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Ocala Sprint Timetable Moved Back One Day

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  "Winter Dirt Games VI" is moving back one day as a result of the cold temperatures and rain moving into Florida today and tomorrow. This week's AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car National Championship schedule at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida now opens with an open practice Thursday night, followed by racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Times remain the same for Friday and Saturday, while warmups on Sunday night will begin at 6 pm.   Defending AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car National Champion Brady Bacon leads the series into the 2015 openers, which will be followed the next week by races…

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A New Chapter For Team Penske

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An interview with: WILL POWER JUAN PABLO MONTOYA HELIO CASTRONEVES SIMON PAGENAUD THE MODERATOR:  Juan, good to have you back in an IndyCar.  Had a pretty good 2014. JUAN PABLO MONTOYA:  Yeah, it was okay.  At the beginning we sucked, I knew we were going to suck, so that was okay.  At the end of the year I felt I was doing a really good job.  Still felt like we were miles off in qualifying.  I have to really work at that. I thought our race pace was good.  Just need to put it all together. THE MODERATOR:  You got…

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Gator Raid: Kasey Kahne Racing Caps off Stellar 2015 DIRTcar Nationals

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 15, 2015 - Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb capped off a stellar 2015 DIRTcar Nationals Sunday night with a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series feature win, the team's third of sprint week, and the coveted 'Big Gator.' Brad Sweet, the 2014 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, gave his team its final feature win of sprint week after battling Paul McMahan. Sweet started the A-main in fifth and quickly began his ascension through the field. He drove his Ollie's Bargain Outlet car to third following the scrum on the first lap and got past…

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Richards Claims Milestone 50th World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory With First Series Triumph Of 2015 At Bubba Raceway Park

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 15, 2015 - Josh Richards' long wait for his 50th career World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory is finally over. More than 15 months after wrapping up his third WoO LMS championship with his 49th series victory in the tour's 2013 season finale, Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., topped a back-and-forth battle with Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., midway through Sunday'sBubba Army Winter Nationals finale and pulled away from Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., during the race's closing laps to claim a $10,175 triumph at Bubba Raceway Park. The 26-year-old Richards reached the 50-win milestone with…

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Successful NEPA Race Car Show Wraps Up at Laurel Mall

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(WEST HAZLETON, Pa. 2-15-15) The 2nd Annual NEPA Race Car Show presented by B. Swartz Transport of Lehighton concluded its week-long stay inside the Laurel Mall in West Hazleton and to say it was an unqualified success would be a huge understatement. Pride, passion and perfection can be seen everywhere among those who displayed their race vehicles. And, never mind some bone chilling weather as each day of the show there was noticeably more foot traffic according to mall management. Area race fans flocked to check out the striking assortment in anticipation of the soon-to-start 2015 race season here in…

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Schatz Perseveres to Score First Win of 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Season

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 14, 2015 - Nothing could keep Donny Schatz down Saturday night as he looked for his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of 2015 on night five of DIRTcar Nationals sprint week at Volusia Speedway Park. A solid night turned to potential disaster for the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing driver when he developed engine trouble during his second place Dash run. "We broke a valve spring in the dash with two laps to go," Schatz said. "We could have taken the chance to run the engine." The team opted not to and began the scramble…

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Heckenast Overcomes Challengers To Claim First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory In Saturday’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals A-Main

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 14, 2015 - Frank Heckenast Jr. refused to be denied again. The second-year national traveler nearly saw another chance at his breakthrough World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory slip through his fingers Saturday night at Bubba Raceway Park when Shane Clanton snuck by him late in the 3/8-mile oval's 50-lap race. But instead of settling for another near-miss, Heckenast, 26, of Frankfort, Ill., dug deep and willed himself back to the lead one lap later. The 2014 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year held off both Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., and hard-charging Josh Richards of…

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Billy Moyer Dominates the East Bay Winternationals Finale

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TAMPA, FL (February 14, 2015) - Billy Moyer picked up his third victory of the week in the 39th Annual East Bay Winternationals on Saturday Night. Moyer pulled away late to win for the 26th time in his Hall-of-Fame career at East Bay Raceway Park. Moyer survived a side-by-side tussle with Jimmy Owens to take the win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event.   Defending LOLMDS National Champion, Don O'Neal, finished second, followed by Jonathan Davenport, Owens, and Jared Landers.   Owens led the first 28 laps of the 50 lap main event with Moyer following…

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With Epic Pass, Pittman Wins World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Season Opener

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 13, 2015 - Daryn Pittman took the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season opener Friday night with an epic last lap pass of the reigning series champion Donny Schatz. Just a lap sooner the feature win was in Schatz's sights as he approached the lapped car of Kraig Kinser. Schatz dove low in turns three and four to make the pass but was not able to make the line stick. As he exited the turn his Bad Boy Buggies car drifted up the track and over the cushion. Pittman saw his opportunity. "When I saw…

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Lanigan Tops Late Battle With Richards To Claim Opening Round Of Bubba Raceway Park’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 13, 2015 - Turning around his sluggish start to the season, Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., topped a late duel with Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., duringFriday's DIRTcar UMP-sanctioned A-Main at Bubba Raceway Park to earn a $5,000 victory during the opening night of the fourth annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals. Lanigan, the three-time and defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion, rallied after losing the lead to Richards on lap 20 of the 30-lapper and retook command when Richards struggled with traffic on lap 26. The 44-year-old Lanigan pulled away through the race's final…

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Billy Moyer Wins Make-Up Winter Nationals Event at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 13, 2015) - Billy Moyer took the lead at the start of tonight's 25-lap Monday Make-Up Winternationals event at East Bay Raceway Park and never looked back. Brandon Sheppard closed the gap in the second half of the race, and challenged Moyer on several occasions, but could never quite pull even with the veteran from Batesville, Arkansas. Following Moyer and Sheppard to the finish were Billy Moyer Jr., Gregg Satterlee, and Devin Moran.   "We just missed the set-up in that first race tonight; we had just enough time to make some adjustments for this race. We…

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Eddie Carrier Jr Wins Exciting Winter Nationals Friday Event at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 13, 2015) - Eddie Carrier Jr. driving the Optima Batteries #28 won an exciting battle with Devin Moran in Friday Night's $10,000-to-win main event at East Bay Raceway Park. Carrier held the lead on lap 31, quickly lost it again on the next circuit and used a lapped car to his advantage as he snuck by Moran once again on lap 44.Carrier would led the remaining 6 laps and wind up in victory lane in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. Following Carrier and Moran at the finish were Jimmy Owens, Jared Landers, and Jonathan…

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Maryland’s Shawn Ward Files First Modified Entry For Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ April 7; Elmo’s Speed & Supply Boosts Crate 602 Sportsman Winner’s Share To $1,250

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MIDDLETOWN, NY – The first official entry for the 2015 edition of the ‘Hard Clay Open’ has been filed, and it comes from a unique location: Hurlock, Md. Shawn Ward, a feature winner in the Delaware International Speedway big-block Modified division, has registered for the Tuesday, April 7 (rain dates: April 8 and 9) ‘Hard Clay Open’ presented by United Pump & Tank and East Coast Speed/ECS Auto at Orange County Fair Speedway. The chase for the $15,000 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region championship gets underway at the legendary five-eighths-mile facility with a…

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2015 NAPA SK 5k Bigger and Better, Fan Vote Returns

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Photo Courtesy of www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---The NAPA Auto Parts SK 5K returns to Stafford Motor Speedway Friday July 10th and the fans will once again play a direct role in determining the format of the event. With over $30,000 in prize money awarded and one of the most exciting races ever witnessed at the half-mile, last year’s NAPA SK 5K was one for the history books. The fans, through fan voting at staffordspeedway.com, selected a 100-lap race format with heads-up starting that saw Pennsylvania native and Whelen Modified Tour regular Rowan Pennink prevail. The event saw over 25 lead…

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Regular Event Admission Prices Remain The Same, Grandview Remains a Part of the Rich American Cup Championship All Racrs Need to Use Grandview Stamped American Racer Tires

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 12, 2015 . . . There will be no increase in admission prices for the regular Saturday night NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing events at Grandview Speedway this season. Good news for the many fans that support auto racing at the popular racing facility now headed into its 53rd season of racing. Adult admission for regular shows, featuring the 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars, will remain at $15 for adults. Youngsters 11 and under will be admitted free for the regular shows. Pit passes, for those with a NASCAR license, will be available…

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Pittman Holds of Schatz for UNOH All Star Win at Volusia

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  Photos Courtesy of Michael Fry BARBERVILLE, FL. (Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015) – Daryn Pittman recently gave one of his prized gator trophies to a friend whose battling an illness. His daughter demanded he get another and he did just that at Volusia Speedway Park Thursday. Pittman held off a charging Donnie Schatz the final four laps following a caution to score his nine career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Pittman’s victory was by .078 seconds. Schatz, who started 15th, had the crowd on their feet the final handful of laps as he continuously challenged…

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Billy Moyer Marches into Victory Lane Thursday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2015) - Billy Moyer took the lead on lap 6 and never looked back as he marched on to his 24th Winternationals win Thursday night at East Bay Raceway Park. Billy Moyer and Brandon Sheppard battled back and forth for several laps until Moyer finally mastered a consistent line around the famed "Clay by the Bay" and set-sail on his way to victory lane. Following Moyer to the stripe were Mike Benedum, Brandon Sheppard, Steve Casebolt, and Dennis Franklin. "It feels good to get back to victory lane at East Bay, They went out and worked…

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New Driver/Team Combo Sets Sights on Winter Dirt Games VI

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The so-called "silly season" of racing has concluded as a wholesale of driver changes dot the landscape in the AMSOIL/USAC Sprint Car National Sprint Car Championship series for "Winter Dirt Games VI" at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. and East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. Among the expected entries that can be found in new rides for the series' opening events in 2014 include 2011 "Indiana Sprint Week" champion Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. who moves to the no. 2 owned by longtime midget campaigner Hans Lein and crewed by Greg Nelson. Windom's former ride, the Jeff Walker…

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South Mountain Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 1107 Petersburg Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania 17007 Phone # N/A Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Trophy Website www.quarteracesdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Pittsburgh Raceway Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 538 Stone Jug Road, New Alexandria, Pennsylvania 15670 Phone # 724-668-7600 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Modified, Top, Motorcycle, Street, Modified, Junior Dragster Website www.pittsburghracewaypark.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Numidia Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 24 DiMino Blvd., Hawley, Pennsylvania 18428 Phone # 570-799-5091 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Motorcycle, Junior Dragster Website www.numidiadragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Maple Grove Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540 Phone # 610-856-9200 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Top Bike, Junior Dragster, Super Stock Website www.maplegroveraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Lucky Drag City

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 9060 Jones Road, Wattsburg, Pennsylvania 16442 Phone # 814-739-2735 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Junior Dragster Website www.luckydragcity.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Beaver Springs Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 109 Race Track Lane, Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania 17812 Phone # 570-658-9601 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Street, Street Stick, Street Auto, Sports Bike, Subaru Sport Compact, Outlaw Street, ATV, IHRA Summit Series Website www.beaversprings.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Branden Dion Ready to Challenge for Stafford Speedway SK Modified® SPAFCO Rookie of the Year

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Stafford Springs, CT)---After a stellar rookie season in Stafford Speedway’s SK Light division, Taunton, MA native Branden Dion is ready to challenge for SPAFCO Rookie of the Year honors in the track’s premier SK Modified® division in 2015 behind the wheel of the #04 Triple D Racing / Doug King Builders Chevrolet. “I’m very excited to be moving up this year,” said Dion.  “We worked on the car a lot during the season to get our setup dialed in and I think we’ll ready to go.  The plan is for us to start off slow and work our way towards…

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Woodburn Drag Strip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 7730 Highway 219, Woodburn, Oregon 97071 Phone # 503-982-4461 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Junior Dragster, Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Website www.woodburndragstrip.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Portland Interntional Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97217 Phone # 503-823-RACE Track Length 1/8 Mile, 1.97 Miles Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip, Road Course Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Junior Dragster, Summit NHRA Series, ET, SCCA, Portland Vintage Racing Festival Website www.portlandraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Lakeview Drag Strip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 17993 Airport Road, Lakeview, Oregon 97630 Phone # 541-947-3970 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman Website www.lakecountydesertcruisers.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Kevin Gambacorta Looking for First Late Model Victory and Championship at Stafford Speedway

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  Photo Courtesy of www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the dawn of the 2015 season at Stafford Motor Speedway drawing ever closer, one driver who can’t wait to get back on the track is Late Model driver Kevin Gambacorta.  Gambacorta, of Ellington, has won races and championships in Stafford Speedway’s DARE Stock and Limited Late Model divisions, but he is still in search of his first victory in the Late Model ranks.  As Gambacorta prepares for what will be his fourth full season of Late Model competition, he feels like he is primed to collect that first victory. During the off-season,…

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Driscoll Motorsports Photography Returns to Stafford Speedway’s Contingency Program for 2015 Season

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  Photo Courtesy of www.dmsracingphotos.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that John and Andrea Driscoll of DMS Racing Photos have renewed their participation in the track’s Contingency Program for the 2015 season.  DMS Racing Photos will provide a weekly $75 bonus to the second place finisher from each Limited Late Model feature during the 2015 season. “We’re looking forward to coming back and supporting the Limited Late Model division” said John and Andrea Driscoll, owners of Driscoll Motorsports Photography.  “Not that we don’t support the other divisions because we love all the divisions at Stafford.  The Limited Late Model…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: BEST WISHES TO GLEN HIL

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(February 11, 2015) - The management of Ohsweken Speedway would like to express their gratitude and well wishes to Glen Hils, who is stepping away from his position at the track after many years of service. As the Head Technical Director, Glen played an integral role in the growth and prosperity of the speedway. Car counts in all of Ohsweken’s racing divisions grew steadily as Glen helped to enforce technical specifications and safety requirements. Ohsweken Speedway is now accepting applications to fill the position of Head Technical Director - Serious applications only, please. Please contact Lorraine Pedersen, Office Administrator, by…

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Hodnett Powers to UNOH All Star Win at Volusia

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Photo Courtesy Of www.allstarsprint.com/ BARBERVILLE, FL. (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015) – Greg Hodnett has served noticed. His Mike Heffner team will be a force to be reckoned with in 2015. The Thomasville, Pennsylvania driver was able to maneuver through traffic and led all 30 laps at Volusia Speedway Park to claim the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Hodnett’s victory stops a three race win streak for Kerry Madsen. It was the 81st appearance of Tony Stewart’s New All Star Circuit of Champions at Volusia Speedway Park for the DIRTcar Nationals. For Hodnett it was his 19th…

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Josh Richards Rockets to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2015) - Josh Richards took the lead from Billy Moyer on lap 17 and raced on to take the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win Wednesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. It was Richards' fourth career win at "The Clay by the Bay." Florida native Mark Whitener had his best career LOLMDS finish by taking second ahead of 25th starting, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, and Billy Moyer.   Richards started third and rocketed to the lead on the opening lap of the 35-lap event. He led until Moyer passed him for the top spot…

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NOLA Motorsports Park Test Leaves INDYCAR Drivers Impressed

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AVONDALE, La. (Feb. 11, 2015) - From a secondary viewing spot at NOLA Motorsports Park, KV Racing Technology co-owner Jimmy Vasser confirmed what he saw on pit lane. "I was impressed with the speed on the circuit for a first day," the former Indy car driver said. "I think they'll put on a great show." From the drivers' viewpoint, lap times on the flowing and flat 2.67-mile road course are quick and they expect considerably faster speeds when the Verizon IndyCar Series returns with new aerodynamic bodywork kits for the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana onApril 10-12. Fourteen drivers…

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Dakota State Fair Speedway to Host Inaugural World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Event in 2015

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HURON, S.D. — November 12, 2014 — Dakota State Fair Speedway in South Dakota, is set to host the best sprint car drivers in the world on Saturday, June 20, 2015, as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will make their first-ever visit to the semi-banked three-eighths-mile. Dakota State Fair Speedway is located on the grounds of the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. “I’ve always wanted to have a World of Outlaws event, but their schedule never quite worked out when we had an opening in our schedule, but it will for 2015,” said Orville…

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National Open Expanded to Three Days with Track Champ Crowned

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Mechanicsburg – Williams Grove Speedway has announced its 2015 schedule of events with Opening Day races set for Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm, featuring the 410 sprint cars and the exciting super late models. The season will be book ended with visits by the super late models as the once-regular Williams Grove division takes part in the opener and than again in the season finale in October. The 2015 Williams Grove Speedway Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Car Champion will be crowned via the annual National Open next season as the conclusion of the newly expanded three-day National Open on…

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Williams Grove Speedway Finalizes Their 2015 Saturday Night Series Schedule

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As winter’s winds roll across the idle Williams Grove Speedway surface, track owner Kathy Hughes is busy planning the 2015 schedule. Hughes, along with speedway manager Justin Loh, finalized their plans for the popular Saturday Night Series.  The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the famed half-mile oval.  The show, featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will return for a 16-race season. Racing will begin on May 2.  A major change will be the starting time.  Races will begin at 7 PM for all 2015 shows.  The change will provide competitors with more moisture in…

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Dave Blaney Leads Practice on Night One of DIRTcar Nationals

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 10, 2015 - Dave Blaney kicked off sprint week at Volusia Speedway Park on Tuesday night as he took the top spot in DIRTcar Nationals sprint car open practice. Blaney, the 1995 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, set the fast time in his Heinke Baldwin Racing car during the second hot laps session with a lap of 12.724 at more than 141 mph. Taking the top spot is a confidence booster for the week, Blaney said. "It's always good to come out here and have some speed," he said. "We didn't start out very…

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Start Times Moved Up One Hour Each Day For This Weekend’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - With weekend forecasts calling for cool temperatures, officials with Bubba Raceway Park and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series have moved up the start times for this weekend's portion of the Bubba Army Winter Nationals by one hour each day. Hot laps for the $5,000-to-win DIRTcar-sanctioned program on Friday and the $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program on Saturday will both begin at 6 p.m. with time trials and racing to immediately follow on both nights. Hot laps for Sunday's $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program are now set for 5 p.m. with racing to immediately…

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Eckert Heads To Bubba Raceway Park’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals After Unveiling New Race Team On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - Rick Eckert has plenty to be happy about. After his status as a full-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor came into doubt over the offseason, Eckert, 49, of York, Pa., not only landed a ride that has allowed him to remain on tour for the 12th consecutive season, but one that he also believes will allow help him contend for a championship and return to victory lane in 2015. Eckert, who less than a month ago announced that he had teamed with Paul Crowl and Shawn and Lisa Martin of Viper…

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