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48 DRIVER FIELD SET FOR SATURDAY’S”SHAMROCK CLASSIC” IN Du QUOIN

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48 DRIVER FIELD SET FOR SATURDAY'S"SHAMROCK CLASSIC" IN Du QUOIN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: David Sink /USAC Racing & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The field for the "Shamrock Classic" is set with 48 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget teams set to do battle this Saturday, March 10 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin. The state of Indiana leads the way with 11 driver representatives while seven apiece come from Oklahoma and six from Missouri. Five arrive from California and Illinois while two each from Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Texas have entered the…

NASCAR’s West Coast Natives Tame #NASCARGoesWest Tracks

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NASCAR’s West Coast Natives Tame The #NASCARGoesWest Tracks Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Kevin Harvick’s dominating victory in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was head-turning in its standard of excellence. For NASCAR West Coasters like the Californian Harvick, winning on NASCAR’s Western Swing has become a particular source of pride. And statistics show, winning happens a lot for the West Coasters on the sport’s Western Swing. This week’s top-three finishers at Vegas, for example, all hail from the region. In addition to Harvick, from…

Cummins, Inc. Supplying Power To Monday Night At The Chili Bowl

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Cummins, Inc. Supplying Power To Monday Night At The Chili Bowl Story By: Bryan Hulbert /Chili Bowl Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (March 5, 2018) The 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire will get a shot of power as Indiana based Cummins, Inc. has signed on as the title sponsor of the Chili Bowl's newly announced Monday Qualifying Night. A global power leader, the Cummins brand is found in everything from home generators to the trucks and heavy equipment that move both earth and the global economy. With a workforce that exceeds 55,000 people,…

RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting Posts $50 Bonus for Supermodified and SBS Heat Winners

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RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting Posts $50 Bonus for Supermodified and SBS Heat Winners Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (March 5, 2018) - After a year off, the ‘Heat Race Challenge’ will return to Oswego Speedway’s Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS divisions this season thanks to support from RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting in Oswego. For each championship event in 2018, RJ Caruso will donate $50 to all Supermodified and Small Block Supermodified heat winners on any given night, making for a pretty hefty purse bonus should a driver continuously rack up heat…

Dirt Late Models

ASi Racewear Launches New Webstore

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ASi Racewear Launches New Webstore Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com PATCHOGUE, NY (March 5, 2018) - ASi Racewear, the exclusive merchandise provider of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS), has announced the launch of its newly revamped online store. The new mobile friendly webstore offers quick and easy access to Official merchandise of the LOLMDS, the premier national touring sanctioning body for Dirt Late Models, and gear featuring fan favorite drivers at www.asiracewearstore.com. The redesigned site offers a straightforward and secure online shopping experience, and will be updated consistently to ensure all current items available…

SHAMROCK ENTRY LIST UP TO 45 FOR MARCH 10 USAC MIDGET OPENER

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SHAMROCK ENTRY LIST UP TO 45 FOR MARCH 10 USAC MIDGET OPENER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The field for the "Shamrock Classic" has grown to 45 with the latest entries received over the weekend for the USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship season opener on Saturday, March 10. New entries come from Illinois racing veterans Terry Babb (Decatur) and Daniel Robinson (Ewing) who are among the seven representatives from the Land of Lincoln. Gage Walker (Fairland) is the newest Indiana driver to join the field, one of 11 Hoosiers to throw…

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THE VALLEY AND ALBANY SARATOGA ANNOUNCE TRACK / DIRTcar SERIES CONFLICT HANDICAPPING POLICY

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LV & A-S ANNOUNCE TRACK / DIRTcar SERIES CONFLICT HANDICAPPING POLICY New Policy Goes Into Effect in April Story By: Don & JoAnn Davies/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Lebanon, New York (March 5, 2018) - Promoters Howard Commander and Lyle DeVore announced today a new Lebanon Valley Auto Racing Corp. (comprised of Lebanon Valley Speedway and Albany-Saratoga Speedway/LVAR) policy regarding points and handicapping for their 2018 racing season. The new policy will be utilized when a conflict occurs with a DIRTcar NE Series date and a regular race night at either speedway. In December (2017) when DIRTcar NE…

Harvick enjoys another dominant victory in Vegas

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Kevin Harvick enjoys another dominant victory in Las Vegas Story By Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR LAS VEGAS, Nev. – If you thought last Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta was an aberration on old asphalt, think again. Kevin Harvick was every bit as dominant on the newer asphalt at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, racking up impressive numbers in winning Sunday’s Pennzoil 400, the third event of the season. In winning his second straight race and his second at the 1.5-mile track, Harvick finished 2.906 seconds ahead of runner-up and Las Vegas native Kyle…

Williams Grove Speedway Opens With Sprints Only On Sunday

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Williams Grove Speedway Opens With Sprints Only On Sunday Season begins at 2 pm on March 11 Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg – Williams Grove Speedway is set to lift the curtain on the 2018 racing season coming up this Sunday, March 11 at 2 pm with a sprint car only program. Featuring the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars, the Sunday afternoon card will find the sprint car stars getting the season started with a full complement of heat races and a 25-lap feature paying $3,600 to win. Thomasville’s Greg Hodnett is the defending…

Oswego Speedway Kicks off 68th Season March 10 and 11 at Syracuse Motorsports Expo

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Oswego Speedway Kicks off 68th Season March 10 and 11 at Syracuse Motorsports Expo Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (March 5, 2018) - Oswego Speedway jumpstarts its 68th consecutive season this Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, at the 32nd annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo located at the New York State Fairgrounds. As part of the two day event which features several displays from area tracks, vendors, dealers, parts companies, and race teams, Oswego Speedway will be on hand all weekend with a display that features two cars from the Pathfinder Bank SBS…

Georgetown Speedway To Host Practice Saturday, March 10

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Open For Business: Georgetown Speedway To Host Practice Saturday, March 10 Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The resurfaced and progressively banked Georgetown Speedway will be ‘open for business’ this Saturday, March 10. An Open Practice is scheduled for the half-mile oval from 1-5 p.m. All race vehicles are invited to participate. Racers will be given a fully prepped and manicured speedway in advance of the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Weekend Season Opener March 16-17. Gates will open at noon. Cars will hit the track at 1 p.m. with continuous rounds for all divisions…

TROUT SCORES CAREER FIRST IN “ICEBREAKER 30”

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CHAD TROUT SCORES CAREER FIRST IN “ICEBREAKER 30” SEASON OPENER AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY; 410 SPRINTS, OPEN PRACTICE FOR OTHER DIVISIONS NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON Story By: Wayne Harper/Lincoln Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff ABBOTTSTOWN, PA 3/3/2018 – He’s won in super sportsman and 358 sprint cars, but Dover’s Chad Trout raced to his first career 410 sprint car win in Saturday’s season-opening $4,000-to-win “Icebreaker 30” at Lincoln Speedway. By virtue of a top-10 redraw for the feature, Trout started on the outside of the front row to Lucas Wolfe who started on the pole. Wolfe led the opening lap, but,…

Outlaws Set to Battle Northern California’s Finest During the Month of March

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Outlaws Set to Battle Northern California's Finest During the Month of March California tour kicks off March 9-10 at Tulare Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Tommy Hein & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - March 3, 2018 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series is set to embark on a month-long journey of the Golden State, where they will battle some of the toughest local competition they will face see all season. After a washout in Perris, the Outlaws first date in California will be a two-day affair at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA on March 9…

Kyle Busch gets a hard-fought milestone victory at his home track

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Kyle Busch gets a hard-fought milestone victory at his home track Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR LAS VEGAS – Holding off a hard-charging Johnny Sauter and Brett Moffit in the closing laps of a thrilling NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, Kyle Busch claimed a milestone victory at his home track and kept alive the possibility of a three-race sweep at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Busch crossed the finish line .437 seconds ahead of Sauter, who outdueled Moffit for the runner-up position. Last week’s winner at Atlanta, Moffitt held the lead until contact of his…

Ryan Blaney streaks to pole position at windy Las Vegas

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Ryan Blaney streaks to pole position at windy Las Vegas Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With a respite from strong gusts in the final round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series knockout qualifying on Friday at windswept Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney posted the fastest lap of the day to earn the pole position for the third race of the season. After covering the 1.5-mile distance in 28.200 seconds (191.489 mph)—the fastest lap of the day—Blaney will lead the field to the green flag in the No.…

Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Set For Fulton Speedway

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Unique eCigs 358 Modified Series Set For Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – With excitement building for the new season and the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds as the headline class in 2018 at the Fulton Speedway, track management and major marketing partner Unique eCigs are excited to announce a new three-race series on the ‘Highbanks.’ The Unique eCigs 358-Modified Series will feature three fifty (50) lap races paying $2,000 to-win each. The three Saturday night events - June 30, July 28 and August 18 – will carry track points but timed hot laps…

Las Vegas Weekend Preview

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Las Vegas Weekend Preview Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com #NASCARGoesWest: Las Vegas In the spirit of the “numbers game” that characterizes the Las Vegas area hosting NASCAR’s three national series this weekend, here are some jackpot trends and statistics to consider as NASCAR starts its three-race western swing (#NASCARGoesWest) with the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson is the most successful driver at the 1.5-mile speedway with four wins – the last in 2010 - six top-fives and nine top-10 finishes and he also tops the series in…

95X Continues Partnership with Weedsport Speedway

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95X Continues Partnership with Weedsport Speedway; Weekly Race Preview on Thursday Mornings Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (March 2, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway’s 2018 season officially opens for racing on Sunday, May 20 with the Ice Breaker 50 for the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, and once again 95X Syracuse Rock Alternative will be a part of the promotional effort. Located at 95.7 FM on the radio dial and available through streaming services at www.95x.com, 95X will once again work side-by-side Weedsport Speedway this coming racing season with their Thursday morning weekly race preview on…

McLaughlin to Make Asphalt Debut at Caraway Speedway

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McLaughlin to Make Asphalt Debut at Caraway Speedway Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Mandee Pauch Relations – March 2, 2018 – The young gun out of Mooresville, NC, Max McLaughlin, will be making his asphalt debut with the Woodman Racing Chevrolet team at Caraway Speedway for the RGS Products 125. “I’ve never raced asphalt before,” added McLaughlin, who is a regular on the Super DIRTcar Series. “I was at Caraway a few years ago to watch a buddy of mine race but I’ve never raced there myself.” Thankful for his opportunity to drive for the Woodman…

Schatz Gets Underneath Haudenschild Late to Win Third Feature of 2018

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Schatz Gets Underneath Haudenschild Late to Win Third Feature of 2018 in FVP Outlaw Showdown at Las Vegas Schatz, Haudenschild go one-two again, have combined for all five WoO Feature wins to open 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com LAS VEGAS, NV - March 1, 2018 - Donny Schatz patiently chased Sheldon Haudenschild all Feature before taking the lead with five laps remaining to capture Night Two of the FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Haudenschild led 25 laps but settled for second to continue his torrid start to 2018 with…

Gular Plans All-Out 2018 Assault On Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series

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Going For It: Mike Gular Plans All-Out 2018 Assault On Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Story by: Cody Manmiller/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com FREDERICK, PA – Mike Gular is ready for more in 2018. After averaging less than 30 races per season over the last two years, Gular is slated to compete in both the Halmar International North and Velocita-USA South factions of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled by Sunoco (STSS), in addition to his normal Saturday night plans at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa. “This (traveling with the STSS) is…

Global Rallycross Launches GRC Champions Cup

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Global Rallycross Launches GRC Champions Cup MJP Racing to develop next-level rallycross racing vehicle to launch new series platform worldwide in 2019 Story By: Chris Leone/Red Bull GRC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA and Vienna, Austria (March 1, 2018) – Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) and MJP Racing (MJP) announced today their partnership to develop the GRC Platinum class, using a one-design rallycross vehicle for launch in 2019. The partnership will also produce a European GRC series (GRC Europe) that will complement the series in the Americas (Red Bull GRC Americas). Each series will hold between 8-12 events…

Haudenschild Survives Marathon Vegas Feature for Second Win of 2018

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Sheldon Haudenschild Survives Marathon Vegas Feature for Second Win of 2018 Haudenschild and SJM open 2018 Outlaw Season with two wins in four starts Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com LAS VEGAS, NV - February 28, 2017 - Sheldon Haudenschild and his new Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall racing are firing on all cylinders in 2018. Haudenschild assumed the lead after early leader Brian Brown slowed with a flat tire 10 laps in and held off veterans Donny Schatz and Tim Shaffer on numerous restarts to score the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory on Night…

BACON, BOAT SIGN IN FOR SHAMROCK CLASSIC

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BACON, BOAT SIGN IN FOR SHAMROCK CLASSIC USAC MIDGET OPENER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The "Shamrock Classic" entry list continues to climb for the 2018 USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship season opener on Saturday, March 10 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin. Two-time USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Champion Brady Bacon and FMR Racing have teamed up for another go at a title run. The last two years, the Broken Arrow, Okla. driver has twice finished in the third position in the final USAC National Midget standings. Chad…

29TH THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY, MAY 27

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NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES. . . . . OFFERS PRE-RACE EXCITEMENT LIKE NO OTHER; 29TH SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY, MAY 27 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (FEBRUARY 27, 2018) – A little less talk, and a lot more action. For racing fans, a lot more action comes in the form of the 29th season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series – a combination of special events taking place at Bechtelsville, PA’s Grandview Speedway. The 2018 Thunder schedule is highlighted by visits from nationally recognized…

Shampine Radical Offset, Kingsley Small Block Super to Appear at Finger Lakes Speedworld this Weekend

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Shampine Radical Offset, Kingsley Small Block Super to Appear at Finger Lakes Speedworld this Weekend Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (February 26, 2018) - Oswego Speedway will have its presence felt at this weekend’s ‘Finger Lakes Speedworld’ at the Fingerlakes Mall in Auburn, N.Y. which will take place this Saturday and Sunday March 3 and 4. As part of the event, speedway veteran Barry Kingsley will have his beautiful No. 91 Small Block Supermodified on hand both days from 10am to 6pm. Kingsley will be joined by Jamie Moore with the restored 1976…

Dirt Late Models

Outlaws Prepare for First Stop in Illinois at Farmer City Raceway

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Outlaws Prepare for First Stop in Illinois at Farmer City Raceway Illinois-native Brandon Sheppard looks to capture third Illini 100 victory Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com FARMER CITY, IL- February 27, 2018- Illinois dirt tracks will play a crucial role in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series championship battle, beginning March 23-24 with the 11th annual Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway. Illinois-native Brandon Sheppard looks to capture his third Illini 100 victory during the first of three stops this season in the Prairie State. The Illini 100 is one of the most anticipated Late…

CMR, KTJ, COONS, TMEZ, BRISCOE HIGHLIGHT EARLY SHAMROCK ENTRIES

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CMR, KTJ, COONS, TMEZ, BRISCOE HIGHLIGHT EARLY SHAMROCK ENTRIES Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The initial entry list for the Saturday, March 10 "Shamrock Classic" features some of the most successful standouts in USAC today. The third annual event at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin launches the 2018 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget season that features a team that has been at the top of its game in their recent season debuts, namely Clauson/Marshall Racing, which has raced to a pot of gold in each of the past two seasons.…

Weedsport Speedway Ready to Kick-Off 2018 at Finger Lakes Speed World and Syracuse Motorsports Expo

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Weedsport Speedway Ready to Kick-Off 2018 at Finger Lakes Speed World and Syracuse Motorsports Expo Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff WEEDSPORT, NY (February 27, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway’s 2018 season gets underway over the course of the following two weekends as The Port will be a part of Finger Lakes Speed World in Auburn, NY on March 3-4 as well as the Syracuse Motorsports Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds on March 10-11. Held at the Finger Lakes Mall on Clark Street Rd. in Auburn, Finger Lakes Speed World offers free admission for guests with…

Bigfoot To Highlight Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash At New Egypt Speedway

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Bigfoot To Highlight Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash At New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ – For the first time since the year 2000, Monster Trucks are invading the New Egypt Speedway when the Monster Truck Racing League Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash comes to the Ocean County, NJ D-Shaped oval on Saturday and Sunday June 23rd & 24th. Headlining the field will be the Monster Truck that started it all, the one, the only, the legendary, Bigfoot along with Snake Bite, Equalizer, Viper and more who will all be looking…

Red Bull Global Rallycross Launches Gold Class to Debut in 2018

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Red Bull Global Rallycross Launches Gold Class to Debut in 2018 Story By: Chris Leone/RedBull GRC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA (February 27, 2018) – Red Bull Global Rallycross announced today the 2018 season launch of the Red Bull GRC Gold class. An evolution of the series’ GRC Lites class from previous seasons, the new Gold class cars will debut aggressive bodywork and strategic mechanical updates designed to tighten up the field, highlight the skills of the drivers, and make for an incredible show for on-site spectators and broadcast viewers alike. “We are giving the sport of rallycross…

Chili Bowl Ticket Sales Begin March 7, 2018

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Chili Bowl Ticket Sales Begin March 7, 2018 Story By Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (February 26, 2018) Mark your calendar, set a reminder on your phone, post a note on the wall at the Office, and write it on the Bathroom mirror; anything to remind you that tickets for the 33rd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire go on sale Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 9:00 A.M. (Tulsa Time). This includes renewals, updates to existing tickets, and new orders. This process goes until April 27, 2018. Tickets for the 33rd Lucas Oil Chili…

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ASCS Southwest Fires Off 2018 Season Saturday At Canyon Speedway Park

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ASCS Southwest Fires Off 2018 Season Saturday At Canyon Speedway Park Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS TULSA, Okla. (February 26, 2018) The wait is over for Sprint Car fans across Arizona as the ASCS Southwest Region sets sights on Peoria, Arizona's Canyon Speedway Park for the 2018 season opener on Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 P.M. (MT). The "March Meltdown" marks the start of the 11th year of ASCS competition across the desert southwest. The most recent visit to the one-third mile Arizona oval on October 14, 2017, went the way of the season's eventual champion, Colton Hardy, who is slated…

Fast Fords finding their way to the top early in 2018

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Fast Fords finding their way to the top early in 2018 Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com “Crazy Fast.” That’s how Sunday’s third-place finisher Clint Bowyer described his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kevin Harvick’s day dominating the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and their Ford Fusion’s podium sweep. It was a strong statement at Atlanta and a strong statement for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings. So much so that the fourth-place finisher, Toyota driver Denny Hamlin, couldn’t resist a little fun at the Fusion’s Atlanta scorecard Sunday evening. “Well, it's clear…

Harvick gets long-awaited Monster Energy NASCAR Cup victory at Atlanta

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Kevin Harvick gets long-awaited Monster Energy NASCAR Cup victory at Atlanta Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. – On Sunday night, after 17 barren years, Kevin Harvick finally completed the second chapter of his love affair with Atlanta Motor Speedway. In the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, Harvick delivered a proper thrashing to the rest of the field, leading 181-of-325 laps and beating runner-up Brad Keselowski to the finish line by 2.690 seconds. Early in 2001, after Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a…

Dirt Late Models

DirtonDirt.com Expands Lucas Oil Partnership

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DirtonDirt.com Expands Lucas Oil Partnership Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 26, 2018) - DirtonDirt.com - dirt late model racing's true home on the internet - will continue an extensive partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2018 and beyond. "Our affiliation with DirtonDirt.com runs deep," said Rick Schwallie, Series Director. "It wouldn't be possible for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to bring exciting motorsports to fans without the help from dedicated partners like DirtonDirt.com." As part of the partnership, DirtonDirt.com has expanded their support of the…

Britten and Graham Join Forces to Chase Super DIRTcar Championship

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Britten and Graham Join Forces to Chase Super DIRTcar Championship Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Mandee Pauch Relations – February 26, 2018 – The Australian standout, Peter Britten, is excited to announce he will be teaming up with Ray Graham to chase the 2018 Super DIRTcar Series championship. “I’m looking forward to starting our second season in dirt with a driver I feel is ready to break out,” said car owner, Ray Graham. “Not only is Peter talented behind the wheel but extremely knowledgeable of the cars and extremely hard working. We will work hard and…

RUSH SPRINT CAR RACERS SET TO KICKOFF 27-EVENT SLATE

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INAUGURAL CLASS OF SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CAR RACERS SET TO KICKOFF 27-EVENT BONNELL'S ROD SHOP SLATE BEGINNING APRIL 20 AT LERNERVILLE Story By: Mike Leone/RUSH Photos By: Ace Lane Jr./RacersGuide.com (Pulaski, PA)...What was only a concept just over a year ago is now set to become a reality. Announced in February 2017, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by Pace Performance Series is ready to launch its newest division come April 20 at Lernerville Speedway when the non-wing RUSH Sprint Cars roll onto the speedway. The confirmed inaugural class of racers is already at 17 strong, just…

Bridgeport Speedway

Bridgeport Forms New 3/8 Mile ‘Pre-Season’ Point Series

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Bridgeport Forms New 3/8 Mile 'Pre-Season' Point Series Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - The buzz surrounding Bridgeport's newly constructed 3/8 mile clay oval, which will now be referred to as 'Design for Vision/Sunglass Central Speedway the 3/8 mile at Bridgeport', has been overwhelming to say the least. The South Jersey racing complex is now the only track in the country to have three circle tracks all in the same central location using the same straightaway. The 5/8 mile track will remain the weekly focus for the competitors with track championship points being awarded…

Dirt Late Models

BRIAN SHUEY TO CHASE BAPS LATE MODEL TITLE IN ‘18

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BRIAN SHUEY TO CHASE BAPS LATE MODEL TITLE IN ‘18 (SCOTT LEE RACING EXPANDS SCHEDULE WITH ADDED SUPPORT) Story By: Jeff Gromis Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com Reading, PA - Brian Shuey and Scott Lee Racing have announced they intend to chase the BAPS Motor Speedway model championship in 2018 as part of an aggressive 38-race season schedule which also includes up to 12 races at Grandview Speedway and up to 14 races with the Mason Dixon Shoot-Out Series. (BAPS is the former Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven, PA.) The plan, that nearly doubles the number of races for the team…

McKnight Planning Four Trips to Oswego in 2018

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McKnight Planning Four Trips to Oswego in 2018 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Dawn Gray & Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (February 22, 2018) - Brampton, Ontario’s Dave McKnight has been as busy as any Supermodified driver out there the past four years. He’s spent that time with Morton Motorsports traveling to a variety of events between ISMA, MSA, and of course at Oswego Speedway. Approaching their fifth season together, McKnight and team owner Gary Morton are ready as ever to ‘right the ship’ following a challenging 2017 campaign. Obviously, McKnight knows how to get around. He’s the 2001…

Will There Be A Record $57,500 Champion? The Chase Begins March 16-17 At Georgetown

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Will There Be A Record $57,500 Champion? The Chase Begins March 16-17 At Georgetown Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – Will there be a $57,500 champion in 2018? Race fans can witness this historic chase get underway on March 16-17 when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco opens its season with the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Weekend at Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway. Thanks to the efforts of Sunoco Race Fuels and Insinger Performance, the STSS offers the most lucrative champion’s share in the country for big-block/small-block Modified racers this…

Atlanta Weekend Preview

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Atlanta Weekend Preview Feb. 22, 2018 Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Atlanta Holds Strong Memories For Harvick For so many longtime NASCAR fans, Kevin Harvick’s maiden win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2001 was memorable for the context he scored it in. It was only Harvick’s third start after suddenly being asked to drive Richard Childress Racing’s Chevrolet after Childress’ driver -- the great seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt -- perished on the final lap of the season-opening Daytona 500. Harvick arrived in Atlanta full of emotion – a newlywed tasked to fill the sport’s biggest…

Woodhull Raceway 2018 Season Schedule Released

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Woodhull Raceway 2018 Season Schedule Released Story By: Steve Ovens/Woodhull Raceway Phoos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com (WOODHULL, NY) – 'New York's Toughest Bullring' is gearing up for their 2018 season- their 54th consecutive season of racing at the Woodhull, NY facility founded by the Williams family and now owned and promoted by Ted and Brandi White. The 2018 schedule features 25 race nights, a stop by the Lucal Oil Pro Pulling Series and the traditional September stop by the New York State Horse Pulling Association. Traveling series making stop on the High Banks this season include the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short…

VP Racing Fuels Returns as the Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway

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VP Racing Fuels Returns as the Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapusckinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (February 21, 2018) - VP Racing Fuels, the world leader in race fuel technology, will return as the official fuel of Weedsport Speedway in 2018. Sporting one of the most diverse schedules in all of short track racing, Weedsport Speedway will see a total of ten events competing under the VP Racing Fuels banner. "We are excited to have VP back on board for 2018,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “Their products, support, and…

Dirt Late Models

World of Outlaws Gear Up for Two Huge Nights at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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World of Outlaws Gear Up for Two Huge Nights at Smoky Mountain Speedway Tennessee Tipoff features two $10,000-to-win complete shows Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN - Feb. 21, 2018 - The Tennessee Tipoff on March 9-10 at Smoky Mountain Speedway is definitely going to be "two" big to miss. The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will lead an expected huge field of star drivers into two, complete $10,000-to-win events. The Outlaws are coming off four consecutive nights of DIRTcar Nationals action in Florida where four different drivers found their way to Victory Lane,…

HBR Leaves Florida With Bigger Notebook

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HBR Leaves Florida With Bigger Notebook Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – February 21, 2018 - Most teams travel south to Volusia Speedway Park to escape the winter weather and get their racing fix. The Heinke-Baldwin Race team used the four nights during the DIRTcar Nationals as a test session to prepare their teams for the upcoming season. “We went down there with an open mind,” Jimmy Phelps said. “We brought a package that we hadn’t had any experience with and wanted to give a try. We really didn’t know where we were going…

Kressley Enjoys ‘Exciting’ Week at DIRTcar Nationals

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Kressley Enjoys 'Exciting' Week at DIRTcar Nationals Story By: Cody Manmiller/BKR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com OREFIELD, PA. – Brett Kressley turned a lot of heads, consistently passed cars and earned loads of confidence on his maiden voyage to Volusia Speedway Park for last week’s DIRTcar Nationals in Barberville, Fla. “The week was really exciting,” Kressley said. “I enjoyed the experience a lot, and I’m already tentatively putting it on my schedule for 2019.” In four nights, Kressley crossed the line ninth, 17th, 22nd, and one spot out of qualification in the opening night’s Last Chance Showdown, but those results don’t…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Champion Gets Sweet Bonus in 2018

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Lucas Oil Champion Gets Sweet Bonus in 2018 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 20, 2018) - Sweet Manufacturing, an industry leader in steering and suspension components, continues to give back to racers. "We are proud to partner with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again for the 2018 season," said Randy Sweet, President of Sweet Manufacturing. "Being associated with the premier sanctioning body for dirt late models will allow us to showcase our products to teams across the country." For the second consecutive year, the Sweet Manufacturing Championship Bonus will award the…

Pioneer Pole Buildings and Metal Roofing Hosts Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show

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Pioneer Pole Buildings and Metal Roofing Hosts Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Mandee Pauch Relations - February 21, 2018 - We are just days away from the Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings and Pioneer Metal Roofing. Come out and see the cars and stars of the past along with modern day cars, drivers, and memorabilia at Pioneer Pole Buildings in Schuylkill Haven, PA this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once again, we are ready to honor and remember the drivers and cars that ran at the great Reading…

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