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Doubleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Models

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Doubleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Models Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (May 2, 2018) - A weekend doubleheader awaits the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, at Tazewell Speedway on May 4 followed by Florence Speedway on May 5. Tazewell Speedway, widely known as the world's fastest 1/3-mile oval is accustomed to thrilling, edge of your seat racing action, lap after lap. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are expected to challenge regional standouts such as: Dakotah Knuckles, Shanon Buckingham, Billy Ogle Jr., Casey Roberts, Robby Moses, Brian Smith, Chicky Barton,…

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – The 2018 racing season kicks into high gear this Saturday, May 5th when Ferris Mowers presents the fastest, family entertainment value in Central New York at the Fulton Speedway. On the race schedule is the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger free. Pit admission is $27-member,…

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It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; ‘Hard Clay Open’ Takes Place Tuesday, May 8

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It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; 'Hard Clay Open' Takes Place Tuesday, May 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – It’s a new era for one of the country’s most historic dirt tracks. Orange County Fair Speedway – closing in on its 100th anniversary season in 2019 – is a rejuvenated venue this season, thanks to an influx of capital improvements courtesy of Orange Motorsport and Entertaining (OME) a Nanuet, N.Y.-based Developer and promoter of entertainment venues. OME, just prior to the start of the 2018 season, signed a…

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HOPEFULLY APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS/RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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HOPEFULLY APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS/RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TRIPLEHEADER STOCK CAR ACTION ON SATURDAY, ENDURO AND VINTAGE CARS ON SUNDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 1, 2018 . . . There is the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” and the management of Grandview Speedway hopes that April showers will be bringing great weather for NASCAR stock car racing and other planned events during the month of May. Just two of five scheduled events were able to be presented in April. Last Saturday’s tripleheader fell victim to the…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Gear Up for Triple Header Weekend Down South

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Gear Up for Triple Header Weekend Down South Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC– May 1, 2018– The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series continues its swing through the South this week with three stops at three separate tracks: Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia, GA on May 3; Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC on May 4; and the annual Billy Clanton Classic at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA on May 5. The triple-header multi-track weekend will kick off a busy month of May for the World of Outlaws. Georgia-natives…

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Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’

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Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ Tuesday, May 8; Bonuses Add Up for Racers! Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – A one-month delay has only built more anticipation for the ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway Tuesday, May 8. A full 30 days after its originally scheduled date was nixed by a late winter, the 2018 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region gets underway at the ‘Legendary House of Power’ five-eighths-mile track. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds bring their brand of “sail…

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CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 OCFS appearance

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COMPETITORS AND FANS BOTH HOPING FOR CLEAR SKIES AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY, SATURDAY, MAY 5 CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 appearance Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photo By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 30)……..With the score Mother Nature 1 – Racers 1, everyone is hoping for clear skies when weekly racing resumes Saturday, May 5 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. In addition to the headline Big-Block Modifieds, the compelling Sportsman, the youngsters in the Rookie Sportsman division, and the action-packed Street Stocks, the open-wheel Capital Region Sprint Agency (CRSA) Sprint Cars will make its…

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Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Invades Williams Grove Friday

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Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Invades Williams Grove Friday Huge May 4 Racing Program Pits ASCS Vs. URC PLUS 410 Sprints Too! Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg, PA – One of the biggest shows of the season at Williams Grove Speedway is set for this Friday, May 4 when the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour 360 c.i. sprint cars invade the track to battle with the URC Sprints in the Eleven Oaks Farm Battle At The Grove. The Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprints will also be on the prolific card that is definitely a can’t…

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Logano hangs tough for hard-fought Talladega victory

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Joey Logano hangs tough for hard-fought Talladega victory Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/Getty Images TALLADEGA, Ala. – Joey Logano led a Ford feast on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, beating Kurt Busch to the checkered flag by .127 seconds to win the GEICO 500, the 10th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Logano led the final 42-of-188 laps, a race-high 70 overall, and controlled the action after a 14-car wreck on Lap 166 thinned the field. Logano led the field to the green flag for the final restart on Lap 172 and stayed out front…

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BLEWETT AGAIN IN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE

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BLEWETT AGAIN IN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Defending Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria Modified champion Jimmy Blewett raced to his third All American Auto Group Racing Series feature race win in as many 2018 starts at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the Howell resident's 69th career Modified stock car win at the speedway. Winning his qualifying race from a last place starting spot was a key on this night as that victory set him up on the front row for the feature race. Blewett…

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Van Pelt Starts Quest For 20th Title With Woodhull Victory

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Van Pelt Starts Quest For 20th Title With Woodhull Victory Story By: Steve Ovens/Woodhull Raceway Photo By: Joe Kamiski/Woodhull Raceway (WOODHULL, NY) – Mother Nature stepped aside and let Woodhull Raceway take center stage as the only Modified track in New York State get their event in Saturday night. It was a season opener that saw a passing shower roll through Steuben County at 3:30, but provided enough clearing to get their complete program in before rains came back just after 11:00. Billy Van Pelt started the defense of his 2017 track championship and began his quest for a record…

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GLORY GOES TO GRANT IN SUMAR SILVER CROWN SCORE

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GLORY GOES TO GRANT IN SUMAR SILVER CROWN SCORE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Gene Crucean & Ryan Sellers/USAC Racing Terre Haute, Indiana.........Speed has never been an issue for Justin Grant when it comes to USAC Silver Crown racing at the Terre Haute Action Track. Two years ago, the Ione, California driver set quick time and was dominant for the first 93 laps of the 100-lap event. But, it was just a slight mishap with seven laps remaining that cost him a shot at victory. Fast forward to 2018 and a couple more years of experience…

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Myers Brothers Take the Night at Bowman Gray

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Myers Brothers Take the Night at Bowman Gray Story By: Loren Pinillis/Bowman-Gray Stadium Photos By: Eric Hylton/BGS (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) When brothers Burt and Jason Myers pulled up to Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, they couldn’t have planned for a better night. Burt Myers claimed the pole and the win in the first Modified race with Jason winning the second. The most important lap for Burt Myers in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series was his qualifying lap. Myers turned a 13.365, the fastest lap of the night. That put him starting on the pole with second-fastest qualifier…

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Schatz Thrills Massive Crowd at Devil’s Bowl with Late Race Pass Worth $20,000

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Schatz Thrills Massive Crowd at Devil’s Bowl with Late Race Pass Worth $20,000 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Michael Diers/WoO MESQUITE, TX – April 28, 2018 – “I heard Ted Johnson telling me to get my ass in gear,” an elated Donny Schatz said after making a late race pass on Brad Sweet to capture the finale of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Sweet led the first 25 laps, but settled for second with Shane Stewart completing the podium. For the second night in a row, Jason Johnson paced the field in Qualifying and won his…

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RUTSKI AND VACLAVICEK SCORE TWIN 20 WINS AT NES

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RUTSKI AND VACLAVICEK SCORE WINS ON TWIN TWENTY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 29, 2018) - On Twin Twenty Night at New Egypt Speedway, Rich Rutski and Kevin Vaclavicek each scored a Modified feature win. The Crate Modified main event was won by Dan Fleming. Jon Meyer captured the victory in the Street Stock race. The Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman feature went to Bobby Holzwarth. Joe Garey, Sr. took top honors in the 4-Cylinder contest. After three attempts, the first 20-lap Modified feature began with…

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IT’S A TRI-STATE TRIUMPH FOR THOMAS AT THE SPRING SHOWDOWN

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IT'S A TRI-STATE TRIUMPH FOR THOMAS AT THE SPRING SHOWDOWN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dallas Breeze & Ryan Sellers/USAC Racing Haubstadt, Indiana.........Recently, it seems when the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars come to Tri-State Speedway, Kevin Thomas, Jr. finds himself in the mix at the front. On two occasions last year, he was involved in last lap battles on the quarter-mile paperclip - one of which went his way and one that did not. On Saturday night, the wave went KTJ's way once again as he surged to the lead through the tight crevice between…

Dirt Late Models

Pierce Goes Back to Back in Illinois

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Pierce Goes Back to Back in Illinois Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS MACON, IL (April 28, 2018) - Going back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Bobby Pierce fought his way to victory at Macon Speedway on Saturday night. Pierce held off a fiercely challenging Ryan Unzicker to win the St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100. Unzicker briefly took the lead coming off of turn number four on lap 93, but Pierce battled back regaining the top spot a lap later. Pierce held off a furious charge from Unzicker on the final lap to score the win.…

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McDowell Rebounds for Tennessee Tipoff Finale

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McDowell Rebounds for Tennessee Tipoff Finale Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 28, 2018– The fifth annual Tennessee Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway concluded on Saturday evening where Dale McDowell led flag-to-flag in the 50-lap main event to claim the $10,000 check and collect his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the 2018 season. Just one night prior, the driver of Chickamauga, GA was forced to retire early on lap 33 due to extensive damage on the No.17m. “Everybody worked hard on it last night and today,” said McDowell. “Shane (McDowell)…

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“Money in the Mountains” race at Big Diamond goes to the “Diamond Cutter” Duane Howard

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“Money in the Mountains” race at Big Diamond goes to the “Diamond Cutter” Duane Howard Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com Despite of all the adversaries that were presented to Big Diamond Speedway yesterday, promoter Jake Smulley was able to provide a very raceable track to the teams and drivers to compete on throughout the night. With rain all morning and cloudy damp conditions the rest of the day the track crew was able to get the dirt oval in racing shape for the night’s events. It was “No Sweat Service Group” night at the speedway…

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Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6

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Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6; Practice to be Held on Wednesday May 2 Story By: John Tiff/Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY – More rains this week along with rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures forecast for Sunday April 29 have left Utica-Rome Speedway officials no choice but to push back the 57th season opener once more to Sunday May 6. The seemingly endless rains this week have left the spectator parking area saturated. As a result, the scheduled racing program has been canceled for Sunday April 29. Instead, the speedway is…

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Daryn Pittman Scores Third Win in Four Starts with Devil’s Bowl Triumph

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Daryn Pittman Scores Third Win in Four Starts with Devil’s Bowl Triumph Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MESQUITE, TX – April 28, 2018 – Daryn Pittman is on a roll. The Owasso, OK native earned his third win in his last four World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series starts on the opening night of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Logan Schuchart scored his best finish of the season in second with Jason Johnson completing the podium. The night started off with a bang with Jason Johnson breaking a 19-year old Devil’s Bowl track…

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY OFF ON SATURDAY – RACE NOW SCHEDULED FOR THIS TUESDAY

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY OFF ON SATURDAY – RACE NOW SCHEDULED FOR THIS TUESDAY. BEAUTIFUL DAY FORECAST PER WEATHER OUTLETS. RACING ON TUESDAY BEGINS AT 7:15 P.M. Story By: Andy Harpell/FMP Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…On Friday officials at Five Mile Point Speedway did yet another “weather dance” postponing racing for Saturday, April 28th. This is the fourth event lost to the miserable spring weather this season. Track officials did announce that a special three division racing show will be held this Tuesday, May 1st at 7:15 p.m. The weather looks fantastic for the makeup event now on the…

Dirt Late Models

Chris “Smokey” Madden Collects First Series Win of 2018 at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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Chris "Smokey" Madden Collects First Series Win of 2018 at Smoky Mountain Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Chris Dolack/WoOLMs Maryville, TN- April 27, 2018- Chris “Smokey” Madden swept the evening at Smoky Mountain Speedway for the first of two nights for the 5th annual Tennessee Tipoff. The driver of the Barry Wright Race Cars House Car claimed the PFC Fast Time award, his heat win and led all 50 laps of the Craftsman Club Feature. “We’ve had a great racecar all night ever since we unloaded,” said Madden in Victory Lane. “We were off just a little when…

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DARLAND FIRST TO 60 USAC SPRINT WINS WITH BLOOMINGTON SCORE

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DARLAND FIRST TO 60 USAC SPRINT WINS WITH BLOOMINGTON SCORE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Ryan Sellers & Neil Cavanaugh/USAC Racing Bloomington, Indiana.........In the history of USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car racing, no driver has earned more victories or started more feature events than has Dave Darland. On Friday night at Bloomington Speedway, perhaps no driver has ever had a more popular win in the history of the series than has Dave Darland. On a night when "The People's Champ" became the first to reach 700 starts in the series, he also became the first to…

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Pierce Scores Emotional Tri-City Triumph

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Pierce Scores Emotional Tri-City Triumph Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS GRANITE CITY, IL (April 27, 2018) - Bobby Pierce scored his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Friday night at Tri-City Speedway. The 21-year-old returned to his home state for the first time this season and led all 50 laps on his way to win the RockAuto.com Busch 50 - presented by Campbell University. Pierce withstood a late-race challenge from Tim McCreadie to become the eighth different winner on the tour in 2018. McCreadie finished in second, followed by Jimmy Owens,…

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Montieth Beaths Brandon Rahmer In Non-Stop Williams Grove Sprints

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Montieth Beaths Brandon Rahmer In Non-Stop Williams Grove Sprints Nouse gets second of season in 358s Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg, PA – “The Edge,” Brian Montieth returned to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane on Friday night for the first time since August of 2016, scoring a popular win in the 410 sprint car main. In the 358 sprint feature, Kevin Nouse pounced on a restart with two laps to go to steal the win from Jeff Halligan. The 25-lap 410 sprint main went non-stop from start to finish, turning in a time of…

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T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN AND LATE MODELS ALL PART OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT

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T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN AND LATE MODELS ALL PART OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 27, 2018 . . . Another big night of NASCAR stock car racing is set for Saturday night, April 28, at Grandview Speedway with action getting the green flag at 7 p.m. Last Saturday close to 40 T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds were on hand to try for the 28 starting spots available in the 30-lap feature race. And some of the best dirt track racing talent…

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Gravel Tames Lightning-Fast Surface at Cotton Bowl for First Win of 2018

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David Gravel Tames Lightning-Fast Surface at Cotton Bowl for First Win of 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PAIGE, TX – April 26, 2018 – After being rained out twice earlier in the year at the facility, but the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series finally completed the event at Cotton Bowl Speedway. David Gravel and the CJB Motorsports No.5 team swept the entire evening en route to picking up his first win of the 2018 season. Brad Sweet and Jason Johnson completed the podium. David Gravel started off his clean sweep of the program by…

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Purse Breakdown Revealed for Lighthouse Lanes SBS Series ‘May Meltdown’ 30 at Evans Mills Speedway

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Purse Breakdown Revealed for Lighthouse Lanes SBS Series ‘May Meltdown’ 30 at Evans Mills Speedway Story By: Camden Proud/Small Block Supers Photo Provided By: SBS OSWEGO, NY (April 26, 2018) - The purse breakdown for the Lighthouse Lanes SBS Series season opening 30-lap 'May Meltdown' event set to take place Saturday, May 12 at the Evans Mills Speedway has been revealed. The purse rundown is decided by Evans Mills Speedway track owner Vern LaFave and is based on the appearance of a twelve car count for the Small Block Supers on raceday along with a $500 sponsor provided by the…

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LIGUORI SIGNS IN AS 30TH ENTRY FOR SUNDAY’S “SUMAR CLASSIC”

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LIGUORI SIGNS IN AS 30TH ENTRY FOR SUNDAY'S "SUMAR CLASSIC" Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Jeremy Rhoades/USAC Terre Haute, Indiana.........Joe Liguori has signed in to become the 30th driver to enter this Sunday's "Sumar Classic" USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series race at the Terre Haute Action Track. The Tampa, Florida native has two previous starts in his "Sumar Classic" career, including a 10th place run in 2014 and a 12th place finish in 2017. The Midget, Sprint Car and Silver Crown veteran is amongst a crop of 30 car/driver combinations for the 18th running of…

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Bicknell Racing Products on Track for Another Record Breaking Year

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Bicknell Racing Products on Track for Another Record Breaking Year Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Bicknell Racing Products is once again on track for yet another record breaking year. This time last year Bicknell Racing Products was in the process of building car no.190. As of this week, Bicknell is currently in the process of building car no.210. In 2017, car no.210 wasn’t released until July, making Bicknell officially two months ahead of schedule. “We sold a lot of cars last year, so we anticipated a less busy year this year,” said co-owner, Randy Williamson. In…

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Matt Kenseth returns home to Roush Fenway Racing

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Matt Kenseth returns home to Roush Fenway Racing Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Photo By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In a warm homecoming sort of spirit, Roush Fenway Racing announced Wednesday that veteran driver Matt Kenseth, who won a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup championship with the team back in 2003, would return to the organization next month and share driving time with Trevor Bayne in the No. 6 Ford. Kenseth, 46, spent his first 13 full-time Monster Energy Series seasons driving for Roush – winning a pair of Daytona 500 trophies and the season title – before moving to…

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‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway

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Rescheduled Short Track Super Series ‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – Southeastern New York’s first major dirt Modified event of the season was postponed by one month in April. But it will be worth the wait. On Tuesday, May 8, N.Y.’s Orange County Fair Speedway is set to kick off the 10-race Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region with the fifth ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the five-eighths-mile oval. The STSS Halmar International North…

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BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP

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BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP Special Attractions Part Of 10th Anniversary Celebration Story By: Rob Hazer/Big Show X Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com April 26, 2018 (Malta, NY) – Brett Hearn’s Big Show will be turning 10 this year when the biggest summer event in the Capital District comes to life on June 26th along with the stars and cars of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Series at Albany Saratoga Speedway. Making it to 10 years these days shows incredible perseverance and staying power. During the previous nine Big Shows there have been seven different winners proving Brett Hearn’s…

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Nearbin Tabbed as Full-Time Driver of Shark Motorsports No. 71

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Nearbin Tabbed as Full-Time Driver of Shark Motorsports No. 71 Story By: Canden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (April 26, 2018) - Last September, Oswego's Guard Nearbin lived out a lifelong dream in starting the Budweiser International Classic 200 behind the wheel of his self-funded No. 78 Supermodified. After six years off from racing, the speedway veteran brought his 1994 Lavery built car back to Oswego Speedway several times last year and also to the Sandusky Speedway for the Hy-Miler, allowing Nearbin to make starts in two of the largest Supermodified events in the world during…

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Deron Rust Memorial Next At Georgetown Speedway Friday, May 4

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Deron Rust Memorial Next At Georgetown Speedway Friday, May 4 Honoring True Supporter of Delaware Dirt Racing Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – A man with true passion for Delaware auto racing and particularly Georgetown Speedway will be honored on Friday, May 4. Deron Rust, standout First State driver who later took over the promotional reigns at Georgetown, will be remembered with the annual running of the Deron Rust Memorial at the Sussex County track. Sunoco big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the card with qualifying and a 33-lap main event offering $3,396 to the winner and…

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Outlaws Set to Kick Off Smoky Mountain Speedway’s 2018 Season

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Outlaws Set to Kick Off Smoky Mountain Speedway’s 2018 Season Tennessee Tipoff goes green Friday and Saturday, Thursday’s practice canceled Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 25, 2018– The Tennessee Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway will kick off on Friday, April 27 and conclude on Saturday, April 28. With sun and 70-degree temperatures forecast for the weekend, excitement is high for the big event. Track officials have canceled Thursday’s open practice due to the passing thunderstorms. The doubleheader weekend will consist of complete shootouts on both nights including qualifying, heat races, Last Chance Showdowns, and…

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Kyle Busch’s win streak hinges on unpredictable Talladega

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Kyle Busch’s win streak hinges on unpredictable Talladega Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - It’s a big deal and rare achievement when any driver reels off three consecutive wins in the premier Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. And only nine races into the 2018 season – that’s happened twice already. Kyle Busch’s impressive showing at Richmond Raceway Saturday night earned the 32-year-old his third straight Monster Energy Series win (also at Texas and Bristol). Kevin Harvick accomplished the feat a month ago, winning three consecutive races at Atlanta, Las Vegas and…

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Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28

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Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – What seemed like the never-ending off-season finally came to an end Tuesday night at the Fulton Speedway with Saturday's postponed Test & Tune. Eighty cars were signed in the pits as racers got to see their long winter hours in the race shop pay off as they hit the speedway to shake their cars down before the start the 2018 racing season. One thing was apparent walking the…

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AUTO RACING SET FOR WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY

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AUTO RACING SET FOR WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (4-28) Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Wall Stadium Speedway's All American Auto Group Racing Series rolls into event number three this Saturday night with five stock car divisions scheduled for racing action. On Saturday the pit area will open at 1:00 p.m. with practice running from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Grandstand seating will open at 5:00 p.m. while qualifying will then start at 5:45 p.m. before the six five main events begin at 7:05 p.m. The Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria Modifieds are…

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McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD

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McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD Victory Worth $7,500 Story By: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (April 25, 2018) - The season opener for the Albany-Saratoga Speedway kicked off Tuesday Night with a huge $7,500 to win “BRING IT!” modified feature. A stellar field of cars in all four divisions led to some fantastic racing at “The Great Race Place” in front of a standing room only crowd, The Modified feature, undoubtedly one of the best feature finishes that will be seen all year, started off with Brian Gleason in his…

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Several Drivers Searching for First Win of Season at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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Several Drivers Searching for First Win of Season at Smoky Mountain Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 25, 2018– This past weekend Mother Nature finally showed some mercy to the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. After 62 days without being able to race due to bad weather, things certainly turned around in Meridian, MS with three beautiful days of thrilling dirt late model action. Brandon Sheppard and Billy Moyer Jr. found their way to Victory Lane on Friday and Saturday evening (April 20-21), cashing in $10,000 after the 50-lap events. This week…

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Lucas Oil Late Models Set for Illinois Doubleheader

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Lucas Oil Late Models Set for Illinois Doubleheader Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (April 24, 2018) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their presence known in the "Land of Lincoln" this weekend, returning to Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway for a pair of $12,000-to-win events. The weekend doubleheader to wrap up the month of April will kick off on Friday, April 27 at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL, followed by an appearance at Macon Speedway in Macon, IL on Saturday, April 28. At both venues, the nation's top dirt late…

Dirt Late Models

2018 LOLMDS Marketing Partners and Award Programs Announced

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2018 LOLMDS Marketing Partners and Award Programs Announced Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (April 25, 2018) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the nation's elite dirt late model teams to millions of fans across the country. The "in your face" excitement of the nation's premier dirt late model sanction is made possible by the support of many important sponsors and marketing partners. "We'd like to thank all of the 2018 sponsors and marketing partners who see the value in our organization. We can attribute the strength and success of…

Dirt Modifieds

Utica-Rome Schedules Practice for Thursday, April 26; Opener a Go for Sunday, April 29

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Utica-Rome Schedules Practice for Thursday, April 26; Opener a Go for Sunday, April 29 Story By: John Tiff/Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY – It may be hard to believe but it seems like spring has finally sprung in Central New York which is some good news for the management at the Utica-Rome Speedway. With the sunshine over the weekend track crews were finally able to get out on the racing surface in preparation for the season opener. After working tirelessly on the surface over the course of this past weekend the speedway is finally…

Dirt Tracks

SILVER CROWN BACK ON THE DIRT SUNDAY AT TERRE HAUTE

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TIME TO GET DIRTY! SILVER CROWN BACK ON THE DIRT SUNDAY AT TERRE HAUTE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Jeremy Rhodes/USAC Racing Terre Haute, Indiana.........When a new season beckons, a number of new driver/team combos come to the forefront to make a splash on the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series scene, which begins this Sunday, April 29, at the Terre Haute Action Track with the "Sumar Classic." Just one year ago, it was the new combination of driver Chris Windom and team owner Gene Kazmark who stole the spotlight in their debut together at Terre…

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USAC SPRINT DOUBLEHEADER HITS THE HOOSIER STATE THIS FRIDAY-SATURDAY

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USAC SPRINT DOUBLEHEADER HITS THE HOOSIER STATE THIS FRIDAY-SATURDAY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com After a tumultuous month of inactivity brought upon by Mother Nature, the teams of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship are champing at the bit to get their season back on track this weekend with a doubleheader of action in southern Indiana, Friday, April 27, at Bloomington Speedway and Saturday, April 28, at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt. Kevin Thomas, Jr. not only leads the series standings heading into the weekend, he was also the lone driver to win at…

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THE BIG SHOW 10 RETURNS TO ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26

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THE BIG SHOW 10 RETURNS TO ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Reserved and VIP seating goes on sale May 15 Story By: John Snyder/Brett Hearn's Big Show X Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com SUSSEX, NJ (April 22)……..For the past nine years, “The Big Show” midweek Super DIRTcar Series races have been an annual highlight of Northeast dirt track Modified racing. Presented by champion driver Brett Hearn and his Driven Marketing promotional team, The Big Show 10 returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday, June 26. And as in past seasons, a sellout crowd is expected at the Malta, New York track.…

Dirt Modifieds

TWIN 20-LAP FEATURES FOR THE MODIFIEDS AND MS MOTORSPORTS ARE ON TAP THIS WEEK AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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TWIN 20-LAP FEATURES FOR THE MODIFIEDS AND MS MOTORSPORTS ARE ON TAP THIS WEEK AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 24, 2018) - A fan favorite show is on tap for Saturday, April 28 at New Egypt Speedway as twin 20-lap features for the mighty Modifieds headline the racing program. The racing activity will be enhanced with an appearance by Ms Motorsports 2018, Leslie Donegan. She will be on hand greeting and signing posters for fans. With two Modified features to be staged this Saturday, Billy Pauch, Jr.,…

Dirt Modifieds

PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS SUMMER SLAM RACE 1 AT FMP

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ANTHONY PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS SUMMER SLAM RACE 1 AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Story By: Andy Harpell/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…Anthony Perrego picked up where he left off at Five Mile Point Speedway in 2017 as he recorded the victory in the Modified opening event with a last lap pass for the win. Perrego collected $2,000 for the victory in the 30 lap Shakelton NAPA Auto & Truck Parts Sunday Summer Slam. Perrego ended the 2017 at Five Mile Point Speedway with the Modified victory on the National Quarter…

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