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Rossi wins at Watkins Glen as championship tightens

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Rossi wins at Watkins Glen as championship tightens Story By: Mike Kitchel/INDYcar Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com WATKINS GLEN, New York (Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017) - Alexander Rossi completed a dream weekend with a win in the INDYCAR Grand Prix at The Glen. Josef Newgarden endured a nightmare incident in the race that leaves the Verizon IndyCar Series championship battle wide open for the 12th straight year heading to the season finale. Rossi won the 60-lap race at iconic Watkins Glen International from the pole position on the same weekend it was announced he would return to Andretti Autosport…

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Whittaker Class Of Fulton Speedway Modified Field; Sears Jr. Wins Champ By Inches

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Billy Whittaker Class Of Fulton Speedway Modified Field; Tim Sears Jr. Wins Championship By Inches Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 2, 2017 – The closest modified track championship at the Fulton Speedway anyone can remember went down Saturday night when Tim Sears, Jr. won his first ever Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified Track Championship by inches at the finish over Jimmy Phelps. In the 35-lap feature Billy Whittaker took the lead on 17 and outran a strong field of 28 cars for his first win of the season and fifth place…

Dirt Tracks

Saldana steals the show from Cole Duncan for Dirt Classic Ohio title worth $10,000

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Joey Saldana steals the show from Cole Duncan for Dirt Classic Ohio title worth $10,000 Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway on deck Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photo By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ATTICA, OH (September 2, 2017) - The “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana stole the show on Saturday night at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, taking the top spot away from race leader, Cole Duncan, during a lap 37 restart to lead the final four circuits of the 40-lapper, ultimately claiming Dirt Classic Ohio top honors, as well as the $10,000 top prize. The victory, his second of the 2017 season…

Dirt Modifieds

WATT AND GODOWN ENTER 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW

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RYAN WATT AND RYAN GODOWN ENTER 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW $30,000 TO THE WINNER OF THE ANNUAL CLASSIC ON SEPTEMBER 16 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2017 . . . Garden State racer Ryan Godown and popular Modified racing talent Ryan Watt are the latest top dirt track Modifieds standout to join the entry list for the rich 47th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic being run in Honor of Bruce Rogers. The 76 lap race paying at least $30,000 to win will take place at Grandview Speedway on…

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Hodnett Powers to Williams Grove Win

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Hodnett Powers to Williams Grove Win Story By: Tim Moran/URC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Greg Hodnett and the Lelands.com, Trone Outdoor, C&N Mushroom, Heffner Racing enterprises used his 5th starting position to overtake Mark Smith on lap 4 to cruise to the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club Van May/Kramer Williamson Tribute Race. With 42 360 sprint cars signed into the pit area, five heat races and two B-Mains were used to set the field for the 25-feature event. Heat race wins went to the Jersey Jet, JJ Grasso, Robbie Stillwaggon, Lucas Wolfe, Mark Smith and Trey Starks. With an all-star…

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Preece Claims First Oswego Victory in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Toyota Mod Classic 150

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Ryan Preece Claims First Oswego Victory in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Toyota Mod Classic 150 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (September 2, 2017) - NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour points leader Ryan Preece etched his name into Oswego Speedway’s history books as a winner this past Saturday night in the second annual NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour ‘Toyota Mod Classic’ 150 presented by McDonald’s. Preece, a recent first time winner on the NASCAR Xfinity Series trail, qualified fourth with the TS Haulers, Maynard Troyer Tribute No. 6 and it showed in the early stages of the…

Big Diamond Speedway

Craig Whitmoyer, Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman shine in Night #1 of the Coalcracker Weekend

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Craig Whitmoyer, Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman shine in night #1 of the Coalcracker Weekend. Ryan Krachun wins the 358 Non-Winners Race. Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com The 2017 Coalcracker weekend kicked off last night with some great action on the track. Craig Whitmoyer was the winner of the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Coalcracker 40. Big Diamond rookie Ryan Krachun won the Steel and Metal Service Center 358 Modified non-winners race. Your winner in the Savage 61 Road Runners division was Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman took top honors in the No Sweat Service Group…

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Rossi speeds to first career pole with late Glen heroics

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Rossi speeds to first career pole with late Glen heroics Story By: Mike Kitche;/INDYcar Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com WATKINS GLEN, New York (Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017) - Alexander Rossi's weekend of great news continued today when he won the Verizon P1 Award in qualifying for the INDYCAR Grand Prix at The Glen. A day after it was announced he would return to Andretti Autosport next season in a multiyear deal along with sponsor NAPA Auto Parts, Rossi clocked a dramatic last lap of 1 minute, 22.4639 seconds (147.119 mph) on Watkins Glen International's high-risk, high-reward permanent road course. It was…

Afton Motorsports Park

“Working Man’s Race” To Celebrate 10th Anniversary October 6-7 At Afton Motorsports Park

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Short Track SuperNationals “Working Man’s Race” To Celebrate 10th Anniversary October 6-7 At Afton Motorsports Park, Joins Forces With American Racer Cup Weekend Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Otto Graham & George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – In 2006, the inaugural “Working Man’s Race” took place at the Afton Fairgrounds. The event, run by then first-time promoter Brett Deyo, drew a field of 50-plus Modifieds and the Short Track SuperNationals was born. Now, looking ahead to the weekend of October 6-7, the event will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the very same facility that hosted the first. Afton Motorsports Park,…

Brewerton Speedway

Chris Hile Wins Brewerton Speedway Modified Race Of The Year

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Chris Hile Wins Brewerton Speedway Modified Race Of The Year; Billy Decker Track Champion Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – September 1, 2017 – The old saying, “Saved the best for last,” fit the Brewerton Speedway racing right down to the final checkered flag Friday on Championship Night presented by Schneider Packaging Equipment Company. In the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds Chris Hile shook off recent disappointments winning the 35-lap feature in a photo finish victory after an intense battle with Mike Mahaney and Billy Decker. After season-long battles in…

Dirt Modifieds

CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY

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CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY.....Friday night was Season Championship Night at Outlaw Speedway, with the track championships in the regular Friday night divisions decided in the double point regular season finale. Eric Fisher outdragged Donnie Lawson for the lead at the start of the 30-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature. A quick yellow for Dillon Groover's car on lap 4 brought about a restart that saw Matt Sheppard moved into the top five behind Cory Costa. Contact between Justin Wright and Alan Johnson on lap 8 sent Johnson…

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Shampine Blisters Oswego to Sit on Pole for 61st Budweiser International Classic 200

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Shampine Blisters Oswego to Sit on Pole for 61st Budweiser International Classic 200 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Robert J. Clark/Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (September 1, 2017) - North Carolina's Keith Shampine made history on Friday night at Oswego Speedway, becoming the first Shampine on the pole of the Budweiser International Classic 200 since his Uncle Jim in 1979. Shampine and the Syrell Racing No. 68 of Michael Barnes will sit on the front row for the 61st annual 'Classic.' Not even a season removed from his first Oswego victory, which came this past May, fittingly in the…

Dirt Late Models

Third Quarter Recap of 2017 Season

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Third Quarter Recap of 2017 Season World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in final stretch of 2017 season Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- September 1, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is beginning its stretch run to the World Finals season finale November 2-3-4 at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. All dirt roads lead to Charlotte, and 36 races have led us to this point in the season. Current points leader Brandon Sheppard, of New Berlin, IL, has undoubtedly been the most dominant driver in the nation this year,…

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Shane Stewart Inherits Lead and Never Looks Back for 6th Win of Season at Skagit

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Shane Stewart Inherits Lead and Never Looks Back for 6th Win of Season at Skagit Jason Johnson and Jac Haudenschild complete the podium on first night of the Outlaw Energy Showdown Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com ALGER, WA - September 1, 2017 - Brad Sweet led the first eight laps before getting together with a slower car and collecting second place running Daryn Pittman. Shane Stewart assumed the lead and never looked back, scoring his sixth win of the 2017 season. Jason Johnson and Jac Haudenschild completed the podium on Night 1 of the Outlaw Energy Showdown…

Dirt Modifieds

Generator Giveaway Planned During Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 Next Saturday September 9th

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Generator Giveaway Planned During Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 Next Saturday September 9th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Fans in attendance during next Saturday night’s Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 at the New Egypt Speedway will have a chance at winning not only a generator but a power-washer as well courtesy of our Sportsman division sponsor The Hammer Companies. The Hammer Companies will be set up behind the main grandstand with a bunch of giveaways for our fans that include pens, t-shirts and much more! The Gres Paving Legends…

Dirt Modifieds

Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week

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Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/Super DIRT Week Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 1, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to announce that Billy Whittaker Cars and Trux has signed on as the title sponsor of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week's Big-Block Modified main event, now called the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified crown-jewel event on Sunday, October 8 will feature over 40 competitors, all trying to etch their name in the history books…

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Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Win at The Valley

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Brett Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Triumph at Lebanon Valley Speedway Sheppard's Series Win Streak Broken at Five with 10th Place Finish Story By: MIKE MALLETT/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEST LEBANON, NY - August 31 2017 - All it took for Brett Hearn to end his Super DIRTcar Series winless streak was a trip home. The Sussex, N.J., dominated the Mr. Dirt Track USA feature at the Lebanon Valley Speedway for his 121st career series win and his first since August, 23, 2015 at the Cornwall Motor Speedway. Hearn's victory came in one…

Dirt Modifieds

NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week

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NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Aug. 31, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to welcome back NAPA Auto Parts as the title sponsor of the 46th annual Super DIRT Week. NAPA Auto Parts, a staple in the Motorsports industry, continues to serve auto service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. In the United States NAPA now includes over 58 distribution centers, 16,000 NAPA AutoCare…

Dirt Late Models

On the Road but Thoughts are Back Home in Texas

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On the Road but Thoughts are Back Home in Texas Erb's and Bagley's hearts weigh heavy for their home state Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- August 31, 2017- Tyler Erb, the youngest full-time driver on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series tour, is away from home during the most severe natural disaster to ever hit his native Texas-Hurricane Harvey. "I got a text from my mom [Wednesday] saying that the rain had finally stopped there," Erb said. "As far as my family, fortunately, they are all fine. Luckily, I don't…

Delaware

Duane Howard’s First Short Track Super Series Victory Worth $6,510 Wednesday At Georgetown

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Duane Howard’s First Short Track Super Series Victory Worth $6,510 Wednesday At Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – There are plenty of lines on Duane Howard’s established racing resume. After Wednesday night, he can add another one. Howard, the Oley, Pa., veteran, won his first-ever Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP event at Georgetown Speedway, annexing the ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ presented by K&B Auto, Clark’s Pools, All County Garage Door and American Portable Mini-Storage. The win for Howard and the Norm…

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Otto Sitterly Leads Early Bud Classic Week Testing with Moriarty No. 51

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Otto Sitterly Leads Early Bud Classic Week Testing with Moriarty No. 51 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speewday OSWEGO, NY (August 30, 2017) - With three days of testing in the books for the 61st running of Budweiser International Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway, it’s not a surprise to anyone that the man on top of the charts so far is seven time track champion Otto Sitterly, who posted a 16.371 second lap in the John Nicotra owned No. 51 to be driven this weekend by Joey Moriarty on Wednesday evening. Other cars that have taken…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

FINAL POINTS NIGHT FOR TOP THREE DIVISIONS AT A/S

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FINAL POINTS NIGHT FOR TOP THREE DIVISIONS Fireworks To Fill The Sky Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (August 29, 2017) - The final month of the 2017 racing season at Albany-Saratoga will kick off on Friday night September 1. On the line are the track championships in the Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions. While the Modified division will run a regular 35-lap feature the Sportsman will run the final "Sowle Trailer Repair Sportsman Series" race of the season. They will crown a champion in both that series as well as the track…

Dirt Tracks

World of Outlaws Return to Calistoga Speedway for Wine Country Outlaw Showdown

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World of Outlaws Return to Calistoga Speedway for Wine Country Outlaw Showdown Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 30, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will wrap up its Fall West Coast swing at one of the most iconic race tracks in the country, the gorgeous Calistoga Speedway, during the two-day Wine Country Outlaw Showdown on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16. The Series returns to wine country in September this year, after Mother Nature's unpredictability forced two April events to be cancelled last year. "Moving the race date…

Dirt Tracks

LARGEST Du QUOIN CAR COUNT IN OVER A DECADE EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY’S TED HORN 100

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LARGEST Du QUOIN CAR COUNT IN OVER A DECADE EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY'S TED HORN 100! Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com The largest "Ted Horn 100" car count in over a decade is expected this Sunday, September 3, for the return of the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS racing to the "Magic Mile" at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Thirty-eight cars have entered, making it the most expected entrants for the event since 2004. The list is highlighted by eight past Du Quoin victors leading off with defending race winner Chris…

Dirt Tracks

Outlaws Set for Lone Appearance in Oregon at Willamette Speedway

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Outlaws Set for Lone Appearance in Oregon at Willamette Speedway Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 30, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will make their only stop in the Beaver State on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR. The mid-week show will mark the fifth time "The Greatest Show on Dirt" will race at the 3/10-mile high-banked oval. Last year, eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Champion Donny Schatz took the trip down Victory Lane. Coming off his tenth 5-Hour ENERGY…

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Lap Sponsors Announced for Budweiser International Classic 200

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Lap Sponsors Announced for Budweiser International Classic 200 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 29, 2017) - Just days before the 61st running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway, track management has continued to field requests for lap sponsors for both the Bud Classic 200 and the Bud Light Classic 75 for Small Block Supermodifieds. Now, the books are closed for the 2017 Classic with 132 of the 200 laps being filled with an official sponsor. Year after year it is a tradition for speedway fans, employees, sponsors, car owners, and…

Dirt Tracks

Dirt Classic Ohio and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline major weekend for Arctic Cat All Stars

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Dirt Classic Ohio and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline major weekend for Arctic Cat All Stars Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 30, 2017) - With the 2017 Open Wheel Championships at Atomic Speedway officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now shift further north in the Buckeye State, reestablishing their focus on a pair of events at Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway during Labor Day weekend. Each of the upcoming programs will award $10,000 top prizes, as well as full points toward the 2017…

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Outlaws Conclude Busy Holiday Weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway

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Outlaws Conclude Busy Holiday Weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway Schatz seeks fourth straight Grays win Story By: Anthony Cornini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 29, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series concludes Labor Day Weekend with a trip to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA on Monday, Sept. 4. Grays Harbor has been a fixture on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series West Coast swing for years, dating back to 1996 when Dave Blaney picked up the win in the inaugural visit to the high-banked 3/8th-mile oval. Eight-time and defending Series…

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BALLOU GETS SILVER CROWN SHOT WITH KLATT SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN

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BALLOU GETS SILVER CROWN SHOT WITH KLATT SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN! Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forma & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Robert Ballou has teamed up with USAC Hall of Fame crew chief Bob East and Klatt Enterprises to compete in this Sunday, September 3rd's "Ted Horn 100" USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois. The Rocklin, California driver has made 11 champ car starts since 2010 with the last appearance coming at the 2016 season-opening "Sumar Classic" at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track.…

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$15,000 in Payout, Contingencies and Driver Bonuses Set For Largest Pathfinder Bank SBS Classic Field Since 2005

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$15,000 in Payout, Contingencies and Driver Bonuses Set For Largest Pathfinder Bank SBS Classic Field Since 2005 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 28, 2017) - With Oswego Speedway’s contingencies for this Sunday, September 3rd’s Budweiser International Classic 200 for the Novelis Supermodifieds announced a bit earlier this afternoon, track management is pleased to reveal the payout, contingencies, and driver bonuses for the 26th Bud Light Classic 75 for the Small Block Supermodifieds. Approximately $1,200 in lap money will be distributed and over $1,000 in driver bonuses, which includes the CNY Chevy Dealers Front…

Dirt Modifieds

Tuesday Night Rain Date To Be Added For New Egypt Speedway Championship Night

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Tuesday Night Rain Date To Be Added For New Egypt Speedway Championship Night Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – In case of in climate weather for this Saturday night’s Championship Night, New Egypt Speedway management has added a Tuesday night rain date for Tuesday September 5th. “We’ve lost enough point shows to mother nature this year, we want to do everything in our power to make sure that we don’t lose the last one”, said New Egypt Speedway’s Joey Liquori. If Tuesday nights rain date will be needed, Pit & Grandstand Gates…

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Over $90,000 in Contingencies, Payout and Driver Bonuses Announced for Budweiser International Classic 200

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Over $90,000 in Contingencies, Payout and Driver Bonuses Announced for Budweiser International Classic 200 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 28, 2017) - Oswego Speedway’s contingencies for this Sunday, September 3rd’s Budweiser International Classic 200 for the Novelis Supermodifieds have continued to thrive this season, with over $15,000 being paid to the thirty four drivers set to start the marquee event for non-wing Supermodified racing on Sunday, September 3. $5,000 in lap money alone will be distributed, along with over $3,000 in bonuses, including the returning Insinger Performance Halfway Leader bonus, along with the…

Dirt Modifieds

Flach Hunting First Championship

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Flach Hunting First Championship Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – Aug. 29, 2017 - The Big Block Modified standout, Keith Flach, found success back in July at Lebanon Valley Speedway in his Bicknell No.43 Bick Block Modified, again at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in early August, and is now in the hunt for a championship title. “We like them and we’ve stuck with them because their customer service is top notch,” said the driver out of Ravena, N.Y. about Bicknell Racing Products. “Randy and them guys tend to go above and beyond than what they probably…

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DARLAND TABBED TO RACE LEIN MACHINE THIS SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN’S “TED HORN 100”

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Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com USAC Triple Crown champion Dave Darland has been tabbed as the driver of Hans Lein's No. 97 for this Sunday, September 3rd's "Ted Horn 100" USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois. Darland, a recent National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, has won many of the biggest races on USAC's calendar, but a win at Du Quoin still eludes him. The Lincoln, Indiana driver's Du Quoin resume features nine top-5 finishes, including runner-up results…

Dirt Modifieds

Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships Present Championship Night this Saturday Night at New Egypt Speedway

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It All Comes Down to This; The Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships Present Championship Night this Saturday Night at New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – This Saturday night September 2nd is Championship Night at New Egypt Speedway. All five weekly divisions, 358 Modifieds, Hammer Sportsman, Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Crate Modifieds and Street Stocks will all be in action with track championships on the line. All feature events will be single race event points. Billy Pauch Jr. has a 25-point lead over Ryan Godown heading into Saturday…

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Non-Wing Supermodifieds, ISMA Supermodifieds, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Small Block Supermodified All Part of 61st Budweiser Classic Week at Oswego Speedway

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OVERVIEW: Non-Wing Supermodifieds, ISMA Supermodifieds, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Small Block Supermodified All Part of 61st Budweiser Classic Week at Oswego Speedway Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff OSWEGO, NY (August 28, 2017) - It’s HERE! The wait is over, the 61st Budweiser Classic Week is upon us at Oswego Speedway as four different divisions in cars will take place in one of the richest, most well-known short track racing spectacles in the country. With testing taking place all week long, official ‘Classic’ action gets underway this Friday, September 1 as Central New York Chevy Dealers…

Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Speedway Set For Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds and Track Titles Saturday

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Fulton Speedway Set For Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds and Track Titles Saturday, September 2 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 29, 2017 - Is there anything better than Sprint Cars and Big Block Modifieds on the same night? How about Sprint Cars, Modifieds and three close Fulton Speedway track championships to be decided this Saturday, September 2. This Saturday the methanol eating, winged beasts of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints and the 800 horsepower, ground pounding Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds will be throwing clay and shaking the grandstands on…

Brewerton Speedway

Kick Off Your Labor Day Weekend At The Brewerton Speedway On Friday, September 1

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Kick Off Your Labor Day Weekend At The Brewerton Speedway On Friday, September 1; Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Track Champions Crowned Plus St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 29, 2017 – Labor Day weekend is usually a sign that summer is almost over, vacations end and kids return to school. This Friday, September 1 the Brewerton Speedway and Schneider Packaging Equipment Company will help you forget that with a night of racing excitement and thrills. St. Baldrick’s will also be on hand with a fundraiser that…

Dirt Modifieds

Mr. DIRT Track USA Headlines Holiday Weekend for Super DIRTcar Series

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Mr. DIRT Track USA Headlines Holiday Weekend for Super DIRTcar Series Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 29, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series kicks off a big holiday weekend with the running of Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY on Thursday August 31. As the Series visits the high-banked 1/2-mile oval, the month of August will come to a close with one of the biggest paydays on the schedule. Only 101 laps stand between the drivers of the Super DIRTcar Series and the $17,500 paycheck.…

Dirt Modifieds

‘Batman’ Peter Britten Goes Back-To-Back

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‘Batman’ Peter Britten Goes Back-To-Back Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – August 28, 2017 – The Australian Native, Peter Britten, picked up his first victory Friday evening at Albany-Saratoga in his No.21a Big Block Modified then traveled five hours West to dominate Sharon Speedway on Saturday in the Weller’s No.31 Big Block Modified. To say Britten was pleased with his weekend performance would be an understatement. Britten’s three-day race week opened Thursday evening at Ohsweken Speedway with the Super DIRTcar Series. Britten started fourth in his heat and qualified second, placing him in the…

Dirt Modifieds

HBR Racing Recap 8/28/17

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HBR Racing Recap 8/28/17 Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – August 28, 2017 – The ‘Baldwinsville Bandit’ Jimmy Phelps returned to victory lane Saturday night after a hard fault battle at Fulton Speedway in the No.98h Big Block Modified. The HBR team opened their three-day weekend Thursday evening at Ohsweken Speedway with the Super DIRTcar Series. Phelps started fourth in his heat and drove up to third. Phelps and the crew were satisfied with their car after the heat and decided to leave it alone for the 100-lap main event. “We got quite a…

Dirt Modifieds

Pauch Jr. Pounces Twice in One Week

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Pauch Jr. Pounces Twice in One Week Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com Aug. 28, 2017 – The Modified standout, Billy Pauch Jr., went two-for-two this past week. The driver out of Milford, N.J. put on a dominating performance picking up two big victories. Wednesday evening saw Pauch Jr. at New Egypt Speedway for the Jersey Rush Small Block vs. Big Block show. Pauch Jr. started his heat in third and qualified where he started – third. The pre-race redraw saw Pauch Jr. draw fifth out of twelve for the 30-lap main event. “We got…

Delaware

Tuesday Storm Forces Postponement of Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ to Wednesday

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Tuesday Storm Forces Postponement of Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ to Wednesday, August 30 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – A Coastal Low expected to produce high winds and more than an inch of rain on Tuesday has forced the postponement of the ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ at Georgetown Speedway to Wednesday, August 30. All indications for a wet and blustery Tuesday forced the use of the event’s scheduled rain date. The ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ will be moved in its entirety to Wednesday. The event is headlined by the Bob…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Readies for Three Busy Weeks of Racing

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Mahoning Valley Speedway readies for three busy weeks of racing…Street Stocks battle for $900 top prize in 75-lap feature this coming Saturday + Aug. 19 Hobby Stock make-up added; Twin Modified features set for Sept 9 along with Pro 4 40; Over $5000 to be divvied out for September 16 Bill Teel Memorial Story By: Dino Oberto/Mahoning Valley Speedway Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com (LEHIGHTON, PA. 8-28-17) As the month of September begins so too does a busy trio of Saturday night’s at Mahoning Valley Speedway. This coming Saturday, September 2, race fans are in for a great serving of stock…

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Super DIRTcar Series Super Stars Return to Central New York on September 4 at Weedsport

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Super DIRTcar Series Super Stars Return to Central New York on September 4 for Weedsport’s Labor Day Showdown Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 28, 2017) – The cars and stars of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified tour return to Central New York on Monday, September 4 as a part of Weedsport Speedway’s Labor Day Double Play presented by Parts Plus and powered by Wix Filters. The 17th stop for the Big Block Super DIRTcar tour will be the second and final at Weedsport Speedway for the 2017 season, making for a…

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J.R. Heffner Claims Victory as Brett Hearn Clinches Title

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J.R. Heffner Claims Victory as Brett Hearn Clinches Title Story By: Phil Callaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Mark Brown/RacersGuide.com With only one more Modified race after Saturday night, it was time for everyone to put their best foot forward. Keith Flach and Kenny Tremont Jr. needed to put something together to prevent Brett Hearn from winning another title. They were unsuccessful. John Ruchel started on pole and ran very well early on to keep the lead. J.R. Heffner started fifth and moved up to second within a mere couple of laps. Flach was right behind Heffner the whole time. Heffner…

Bridgeport Speedway

WATT, PAPIEZ & STILLWAGGON ARE THE HEAD OF THE CLASS ON BRIDGEPORT’S BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT

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WATT, PAPIEZ & STILLWAGGON ARE THE HEAD OF THE CLASS ON BRIDGEPORT'S BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com It was Pennco Tech's Scout Night and Back 2 School Night at the Bridgeport Speedway as Ryan Watt and Brian Papiez added to their season win totals and Ryan Stillwaggon picked up his first win of the season in Mid Atlantic Sprint Series (MASS) action. Since 1973, Pennco Tech has been helping people achieve their goals - being the stepping stone people use to turn their dreams into reality. With two locations in Blackwood, NJ…

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JUST TWO WEEKS REMAIN IN POINT BATTLES AT GRANDVIEW

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JUST TWO WEEKS REMAIN IN POINT BATTLES, SCHEDULE CHANGES; INFO ON FREEDOM 76 WEEKEND AND MORE Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 28, 2017 . . . Just two more point races remain for the BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars while three point races remain in the chase for the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified point title at Grandview Speedway. No driver has clinched a title going into the final two weeks. At present Craig VonDohren sits on top of the NASCAR Modified standings with 3784 points while Jeff Strunk is second…

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Track Testing Opens Up 61st Budweiser Classic Week at Oswego Speedway

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Track Testing Opens Up 61st Budweiser Classic Week at Oswego Speedway Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 28, 2017) - It’s official, the 61st annual Budweiser Classic Week at Oswego Speedway is now upon us. With campers from across the continent beginning to move in at 6am Sunday morning, those already on the grounds will have the opportunity to smell the methanol of the Supermodifieds for the first time of the week on Monday, August 28. Monday through Thursday, track testing will take place each evening from 4-8pm, with today’s test including rookie Addison…

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Quenneville Makes Devil’s Bowl Speedway History with Dual Surface Wins

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Quenneville Makes Devil’s Bowl Speedway History with Dual Surface Wins Long-time competitor is first to win on dirt and asphalt tracks in same weekend Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Vince Quenneville Jr. made some stock car racing history at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, August 27. After winning the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series feature race on the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl on Sunday evening and one of two races on the 1/2-mile Asphalt Track on Saturday night, the Brandon, Vt., racer became the first driver to ever…

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