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Tracy Hines Finishes on the Podium

Tracy Hines Finishes on the Podium...

9/3/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Sept. 2, 2013 — It wouldn’t be a USAC event at the Terre Haute Action Track in 2013, if Mother Nature wasn’t involved. As has been the case every time this season when the open wheel drivers have rolled into the famed half-mile, rain was on horizon. Run in hurry-up mode, the full show was completed, including all 30 laps of the Tony Hulman/Jim Hurtubise Classic for the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series, and when the final checkered flag flew,...more
A Trip to the Mid-South Takes Trac

A Trip to the Mid-South Takes Trac...

9/6/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Sept. 5, 2013— The Mid-South has a long and storied history when it comes to sprint car racing. Much of that history has been written at the legendary Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., while a number of chapters have been added more recently at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. Tracy Hines, who is well-versed in the laurels of Midwest sprint car racing tradition, got his first taste of racing in the Mid-South last year and will...more
USAC WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RA

USAC WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RA...

9/7/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Geoff Ensign, 5v, VanLare-14.354; 2. Ryan Bernal, 93, Gardner-14.379; 3. Bud Kaeding, 73, Ford-14.519; 4. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-14.544; 5. Andy Forsberg, 7c, Forsberg-14.559; 6. Kyle Hirst, 29, Croft-14.610; 7. Andy Gregg, 14R, Arnold-14.631; 8. Chad Boespflug, 14, Pierson-14.652; 9. Jimmy Trulli, 33t, Trulli-14.657; 10. Terry Schank Jr., 1, Gleason-14.802; 11. D.J. Johnson, 33, Johnson-14.809; 12. Herman Klein, 42x, Klein-14.818; 13. Brett...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R...

9/7/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-13.092; 2. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-13.193; 3. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/TriStar-13.330; 4. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.337; 5. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-13.496; 6. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-13.687; 7. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-13.728; 8. Kyle Cummins, 21x, Pollock-13.744; 9. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney/Anderson-13.773; 10. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-13.781; 11. Derek Hagar, 9, Conrad-13.787; 12. Tim...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R...

9/8/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney/Anderson-13.023; 2. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-13.065; 3. Dave Darland, 71p, Phillips-13.080; 4. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.081; 5. Derek Hagar, 9, Conrad-13.093; 6. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-13.138; 7. Zach Pringle, 14z, Mobbs-13.379; 8. Jerod Roller, 5, Roller-13.442; 9. Keaton Dobbs, 15K, Dobbs-13.478; 10. Jon Stanbrough, 66, Wade-13.479; 11. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-13.482; 12. Robert Ballou, 12,...more
USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

9/8/2013
FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau), 2. Bryan Swinehart (#68 Beal), 3. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 4. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 5. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 6. Steven Harms (#60 Harms), 7. Matt Lundy (#98 Lundy), 8. Mark Morin (#28 Morin), 9. Ryan Linder (#9 Linder). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 2. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 3. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 4. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 5. Bob Ream Jr. (#8 BRAT),...more
Tracy Hines Finishes Fourth and Se

Tracy Hines Finishes Fourth and Se...

9/8/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Sept. 8, 2013— Rough and tumble racing is just par for the course at a couple of tight bullrings like I-30 Speedway and Riverside International Speedway, both in Arkansas. Tracy Hines was engaged in some torrid battles this past weekend as the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series invaded the Razorback State for a two-race stand at the pair of aforementioned venues. When it was all said and done, the veteran driver came away with fourth- and...more
“HAUBSTADT HUSTLER” SATURDAY AT TR

“HAUBSTADT HUSTLER” SATURDAY AT TR...

9/9/2013
The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car point leaders head for Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Saturday for the $10,000-to-win “Haubstadt Hustler,” co-sanctioned by MSCS. Last weekend, Dave Darland and Bryan Clauson continued their battle for the 2013 title by sweeping the Arkansas races at Little Rock and West Memphis. Clauson, of Noblesville, Ind., got by Kyle Cummins on lap eight and led the final 23 laps Friday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock to beat Kevin Thomas...more
“GLENN HOWARD MEMORIAL” SATURDAY F

“GLENN HOWARD MEMORIAL” SATURDAY F...

9/9/2013
Damion Gardner leads the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars to this Saturday night’s “Glenn Howard Memorial” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. He has a comfortable 107-point lead over teammate Nic Faas. Jimmy Trulli of Placerville, Calif. won Thursday night’s 30-lap USAC Western Classic Sprint finale at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif., part of the track’s “Gold Cup” program. Trulli and his S & S Automotive/El Dorado Fence S & S/Chevy led all 30 laps to beat Austin...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR R...

9/14/2013
FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Dave Darland (#71P Phillips), 2. Blake Fitzpatrick (#10 Fitzpatrick), 3. Kyle Cummins (#21x Pollock), 4. Kurt Gross (#1x Gross), 5. Chase Stockon (#32 32/TBI), 6. Tyler Courtney (#23c Courtney/Anderson), 7. Daron Clayton (#35 Byram), 8. Bradley Sterrett (#90 Leer). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (#4 Hines), 2. Bryan Clauson (#20 Stewart/Curb-Agajanian), 3. Brady Short (#11P Pottorff), 4. Wes McIntyre (#83 McIntyre), 5. Jeff Bland, Jr....more
USAC AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SE

USAC AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SE...

9/14/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-16.279; 2. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.285; 3. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.578; 4. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-16.635; 5. Cory Kruseman, 7, Priestley-16.654; 6. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-16.708; 7. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-16.710; 8. David Bezio, 37x, Bezio-16.827; 9. Greg Alexander, 72, Tyler-16.854; 10. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-16.869; 11. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-16.888; 12. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.894; 13. Cody...more
Tracy Hines Finishes Eighth in the

Tracy Hines Finishes Eighth in the...

9/15/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— Sept. 15, 2013— Consistency has been the name of the game for Tracy Hines with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series over the second half of the season, as he has racked up eight top-10 finishes in ninth starts, since the beginning of August. He extended his current streak of top-10 runs to seven consecutive races on Saturday, Sept.14, by finishing eighth at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., in the Haubstadt Hustle, which was co-sanctioned...more
CLAUSON-DARLAND BATTLE CONTINUES A

CLAUSON-DARLAND BATTLE CONTINUES A...

9/16/2013
Saturday’s 33rd “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will feature the continuing battle for the 2013 AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car championship. Three drivers are locked in a close race for the point lead entering Saturday’s race, part of a USAC “tripleheader” also featuring the TRAXXAS Silver Crown cars and Honda National Midgets. Bryan Clauson, the winningest driver in 2013 USAC racing with 16 total feature wins in various series, has bolted...more
CRA “IDLE” UNTIL LATE OCTOBER; FAA

CRA “IDLE” UNTIL LATE OCTOBER; FAA...

9/16/2013
Nic Faas of Huntington Beach, Calif. has more than a month to ponder his latest position in the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car standings. The series resumes activity October 25-26 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Faas scored a hard-fought victory in Saturday night’s 30-lap “Glenn Howard Memorial” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. He was the third leader in the race and passed Mike Spencer on lap 22 to lead the final nine laps for the win over Spencer, Damion...more
“4-CROWN” HISTORY ABOUNDS AT ELDOR

“4-CROWN” HISTORY ABOUNDS AT ELDOR...

9/19/2013
A number of milestones and significant accomplishments are targets at this Saturday’s 33rd USAC “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The only event featuring all three of USAC’s National racing series, the “4-Crown” showcases the TRAXXAS Silver Crown, AMSOIL Sprint Cars and Honda National Midgets, culminating with three spectacular feature events on one of America’s most spectacular half-mile dirt tracks. The Midgets open with a 25-lapper,...more
It’s 4-Crown Nationals Time for Tr

It’s 4-Crown Nationals Time for Tr...

9/20/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Sept. 19, 2013— In the past, there used to be a few times each year when the three USAC National Series would all compete on the same bill. Nowadays, there is just one time a year that a blockbuster event like this dots the calendar and that is during the historic 4-Crown Nationals at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Ohio. Tracy Hines has won two of the four crowns during the event in his career, capturing three sprint car wins and a pair of midget...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

9/23/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-15.088; 2. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-15.341; 3. Chase Stockon, 32, 32 TBI-15.414; 4. Dave Darland, 71p, Phillips-15.431; 5. Jac Haudenschild, 22s, Simon-15.489; 6. Daron Clayton, 35, Byram-15.528; 7. Justin Grant, 27a, Elson-15.583; 8. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-15.608; 9. Jerry Coons Jr., 10E. Edison-15.617; 10. Chris Windom, 11, Walker-15.619; 11. Jon Stanbrough, 66, Tate/Wade-15.656; 12. Robert Ballou, 12x,...more
SPRINTS HEAD FOR LAWRENCEBURG SATU

SPRINTS HEAD FOR LAWRENCEBURG SATU...

9/23/2013
This Saturday’s race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway features another showdown between AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car point leaders Bryan Clauson and Dave Darland, They enter the race just two points apart after Darland finished third and Clauson fourth in Saturday night’s “4-Crown Nationals” feature at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. won Saturday’s Eldora feature in his Jam-It-In Storage/Hoosier Tire Maxim/Claxton. He only led one lap,...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

9/28/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.308; 2. Kevin Thomas Jr., 17RW, BDutcher/RW/Tri-Star-13.335; 3. Gary Taylor, 40, Hery-13.368; 4. Shawn Westerfield, 89, Westerfield-13.394; 5. Justin Grant, 27a, Elson-13.425; 6. Dave Darland, 71p, Phillips-13.427; 7. Matt Westfall, 54, Best Performance-13.445; 8. Chase Stockon, 32, 32 TBI-13.449; 9. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-13.480; 10. Kyle Robbins, 17R, Robbins-13.501; 11. Chad Boespflug, 17,...more
Kevin Hawk picks up first career f

Kevin Hawk picks up first career f...

9/29/2013
The first two starts of the feature would see cars get together in turn 1 resulting in 3 cars heading to the pitss. On the third start Mark Irwin would lead the field from the pole postion and Kevin Hawk running second . With a hand full of laps complete Mark would pull into the infield with mechanical trouble handing the lead to second place running Kevin Hawk. Joe Bares tried to mount a challenge along with Chris Pobanz running third. Kevin would lead the rest of the...more
SPRINTS EYE CANYON IN LATE-OCTOBER

SPRINTS EYE CANYON IN LATE-OCTOBER...

9/30/2013
Bryan Clauson extended his AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car point lead to 13 points as a result of Saturday night’s 30-lap victory at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. He will take that lead over Dave Darland into October 25-26 races at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Clauson, of Noblesville, Ind., raked in the $10,000 winner’s share of Saturday’s “City of Lawrenceburg Fall Nationals,” leading the final 14 laps in his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Chevy...more
CLAUSON SEEKING #19 & 20 AT PEORIA

CLAUSON SEEKING #19 & 20 AT PEORIA...

10/21/2013
Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. hosts the 13th Annual Hose Advantage “Hall of Fame Classic” this weekend as the AMSOIL USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Car series compete in back-to-back Friday and Saturday night programs. Bryan Clauson and Damion Gardner will try to protect their respective point leads as they look forward to the November 1-2 series finales at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Clauson’s National lead is a tenuous 13 points over Dave Darland, while...more
USAC Sprint Cars Headline CSP’s Ha

USAC Sprint Cars Headline CSP’s Ha...

10/21/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 21, 2013) – A big weekend is on tap for Canyon Speedway Park as the track hosts the 13th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic atop the 1/3-mile clay oval this Friday and Saturday. The USAC National Sprint Cars will square off with the USAC/CRA forces on both nights this weekend with the LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars and Micro Sprints in action as well. Both nights of racing action get under way at 7:00 p.m. While the...more
Tracy Hines Makes the Trek West fo

Tracy Hines Makes the Trek West fo...

10/24/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 24, 2013— With the temperatures falling in the Midwest and all of the non-wing sprint car racing events in that part of the country in the books, that means one thing for Tracy Hines and his fellow USAC competitors. It's time to head west to wrap up the 2013 season in warmer locales, mainly the desert of Arizona, as well as Southern California. The stretch of races begins this weekend at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. The 13th Annual Hose...more
Clauson Conquers Hall of Fame Clas

Clauson Conquers Hall of Fame Clas...

10/28/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 25, 2013) – Bryan Clauson continued his winning ways at Canyon Speedway Park by snaring Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car honors in Friday’s 13th Annual USAC Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic opener atop the 1/3-mile clay oval. While the Noblesville, IN, shoe added his 23rd overall win of the year and seventh atop CSP clay, Josh Shipley bested the Loan Mart Challenge Cup Sprint Car ranks while Dustin Cormany topped the Micro...more
Stockon Strikes for Hall of Fame C

Stockon Strikes for Hall of Fame C...

10/28/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 26, 2013) – Chase Stockon broke in Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car victory lane for the first time this year by racing topping Saturday night’s 13th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic finale atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. While Stockon enjoyed USAC accolades for the evening, Josh Shipley and Dustin Cormany completed a sweep of the weekend’s action in Loan Mart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars and Micro...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SP

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SP...

10/28/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-13.747; 2. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-13.775; 3. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/TriStar-13.842; 4. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.891; 5. Justin Grant, 5, Baldwin-13.924; 6. Nic Faas, 4x, Alexander-13.959; 7. Chris Windom, 11, Walker-13.972; 8. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.032; 9. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney/BRaT-14.078; 10. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.085; 11. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-14.105; 12....more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SP

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SP...

10/28/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.647; 2. Nic Faas, 4x, Alexander-13.650; 3. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-13.694; 4. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-13.748; 5. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-13.822; 6. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-13.833; 7. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-13.929; 8. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-13.937; 9. Justin Grant, 5, Baldwin-14.017; 10. Jon Stanbrough, 73, Ford-14.018; 11. Chris Windom, 11, Walker-14.020; 12. Josh Pelkey, 12A, Allen-14.080; 13....more
Tracy Hines Earns a Pair of Runner

Tracy Hines Earns a Pair of Runner...

10/28/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 27, 2013— Tracy Hines knows how to get around Canyon Speedway Park — plain and simple. After picking up three wins in 2012 at the track, he returned this past weekend looking to add to his impressive stats at the Arizona oval. Hines would run up front both nights of the 13th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic, ultimately recording a pair of runner-up finishes with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series aboard The Carolina Nut...more
NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT FINALES UNFO

NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT FINALES UNFO...

10/28/2013
Saturday night’s 18th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” finale at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway offers the winner a $15,000 payday but it’s likely the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Championship is tantamount for Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. and Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. as they prepare for the series finales. Clauson has a 59-point lead over Darland after last weekend’s Hose Advantage “Hall of Fame” races at Peoria, Ariz. where Clauson was the Friday night...more
USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT

USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT...

11/4/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-16.126; 2. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.329; 3. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-16.376; 4. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-16.398; 5. Nic Faas, 4x, Alexander-16.518; 6. Damion Gardner, 4A, Alexander-16.555; 7. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-16.615; 8. Ronnie Gardner, 93, Gardner-16.754; 9. Ryan Bernal, 56, Phulps-16.773; 10. David Cardey, 92, Tredder-16.776; 11. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/TriStar-16.790; 12. Justin...more
USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT

USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL & CRA SPRINT...

11/4/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: (Minus top-6 Friday points – no points) 1. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-16.483; 2. Kevin Thomas Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/Tri-Star-16.623; 3. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-16.708; 4. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.753; 5. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-16.761; 6. Chris Windom, 11, Walker-16.763; 7. Justin Grant, 5, Baldwin-16.806; 8. Danny Faria Jr., 17v, Faria-16.832; 9. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.861; 10. Jon Stanbrough, 73, Ford-16.865; 11. Cody Williams, 44,...more
Tracy Hines Finishes Ninth on Both

Tracy Hines Finishes Ninth on Both...

11/4/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Nov. 3, 2013— Tracy Hines always wants to race against the best competition, no matter what type of vehicle he is competing in. He was able to do that this past weekend as one of the largest fields of the year assembled for the 2013 season-ending Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction for the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series at Perris Auto Speedway in California, with over 50 cars present at the half-mile for the two-day...more
CLAUSON, GARDNER CLAIM USAC CHAMPI

CLAUSON, GARDNER CLAIM USAC CHAMPI...

11/5/2013
Bryan Clauson and Damion Gardner locked up 2013 USAC championships Saturday night as the 18th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” concluded at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway with Dave Darland in victory lane! Darland, of Lincoln, Ind., grabbed the $15,000 winner’s share after taking the 40-lap AMSOIL USAC National and CRA Sprint car finale but Clauson, of Noblesville, Ind., and Gardner, of Concord, Calif., shared the spotlight after earning their respective second series...more
2014 USAC "WINTER DIRT GAMES" OPEN

2014 USAC "WINTER DIRT GAMES" OPEN...

11/15/2013
Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. again serves as the venue for USAC's 2014 season openers. The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars will tackle the 3/8-mile dirt track in "Winter Dirt Games" on February 20, 21 and 22. "Florida race fans are excited that the USAC stars are coming back," says Ocala track owner Bubba Clem. "USAC has produced some of the most exciting racing in Florida history and we are all ready for three more nights of thrilling competition." Bryan Clauson...more
Champion Racing Oil Announces 2014

Champion Racing Oil Announces 2014...

11/20/2013
Offering one of the most comprehensive racing programs in the motorsports industry, Champion Racing Oil has announced the details for their 2014 “ELITE RACER” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada. Karl Dedolph, Director of Racing & Performance Products for Champion Oil, announced today, “The Champion 2014 “ELITE RACER” Program is an all-encompassing marketing program designed to link...more
EAST, CLAUSON, BELL, HAGEN TOP DEC

EAST, CLAUSON, BELL, HAGEN TOP DEC...

12/2/2013
USAC's 58th "Night of Champions" National Awards Dinner is scheduled for Friday night, December 13, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Champions of USAC's 2013 racing series will be honored during the gala evening. Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. repeated as USAC's Traxxas Silver Crown Championship Series, while Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. earned his second consecutive AMSOIL National Sprint Car title. Honda National Midget Championships...more
WINDOM, COURTNEY, BELL TAKE NATION

WINDOM, COURTNEY, BELL TAKE NATION...

12/2/2013
Chris Windom, Tyler Courtney and Christopher Bell have been named USAC National "Rookies of the Year and Kevin Thomas Jr. is USAC's 2013 "Most Improved Driver."" They will be honored as such at the December 13 USAC "Night of Champions" celebration in Indianapolis, Ind. The function will be held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Windom, of Canton, Ill., won the TRAXXAS Silver Crown honor with his runner-up point ranking. He won the series closer,...more
Tracy Hines Completes Another Soli

Tracy Hines Completes Another Soli...

12/3/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Dec. 3, 2013— Only one drive finished among the top-six in points with each of the USAC National series in 2013. In addition, just one driver was victorious in a Silver Crown car, Midget and Sprint Car in USAC National competition this season. That driver — Tracy Hines. The veteran driver scored wins with the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series, Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series and the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship. In...more
Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break i

Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break i...

12/11/2013
Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break in 2014! (Bill W) December 11, 2013 – Unfortunately, for non-wing fans, the Ultimate Challenge, traditionally held on Tuesday night of Southern Iowa Sprintweek at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa will be taking a break in 2014. Both USAC and Ultimate Challenge promoter Terry McCarl came to the understanding that it was the best course of action for the entities involved. McCarl explained the decision. “(USAC Competition...more
Stanbrough Joins Thomas at Michael

Stanbrough Joins Thomas at Michael...

12/12/2013
Michael Dutcher Motorsports is proud to announce that the team has hired Jon Stanbrough of Avon, IN to drive a second Michael Dutcher prepared Fisher Racing Engines Maxim in 2014! Stanbrough will join ten time winner in 2013 Kevin Thomas Jr, who will return to the 17RW for the 2014 season. A sponsorship package put together by Michael Dutcher and Jon Stanbrough which includes MP Environmental Services, Indiana Underground, five time SCRA champion "The Gas Man" Richard...more
2014 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOU

2014 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOU...

12/12/2013
USAC's National racing schedules were announced today and distributed at the annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Honda National Midget schedules contain 71 events in 16 states, beginning with the February 20-21-22 "Winter Dirt Games" Sprint races in Ocala, Fla. and concluding with the November 27 "Turkey Night Grand Prix" Midget race at Perris, Calif. The Honda USAC National Pavement...more
Jake Swanson Lands USAC-CRA Ride

Jake Swanson Lands USAC-CRA Ride

12/14/2013
AMERICA'S TRUSTED MOTORSPORTS NEWS SINCE 1934 Stay Connected SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW National Speed Sport News Search NASCAR Formula One IndyCar Drag Racing Road Racing Sprints & Midgets Dirt Late Models Stock Cars Motorcycles Off Road Lifestyle IndyCar Development Series NOTES: Swanson Lands USAC-CRA Ride by Adam Fenwick INDIANAPOLIS — Moose Racing confirmed on Friday that Jake Swanson will take over the No. 92 entry on the AMSOIL USAC-CRA Sprint Car Series tour in...more
4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SHARE SPOTLIG

4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SHARE SPOTLIG...

12/13/2013
Friday night's 58th USAC "Night of Champions" National Awards Dinner held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. spotlighted four drivers who claimed 2013 National championships. Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind., Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. and Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. repeated as titlists, while rookie Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. earned his first USAC National crown. East was the 2013 TRAXXAS Silver Crown champ, while Clauson...more
2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A

2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A...

12/17/2013
Seventy-one race dates are reflected in USAC Western racing schedules announced today by USAC Western Operations Director Chris Kearns. Included are 55 Sprint races at 15 different race tracks and 16 Honda USAC Western Dirt Midget races at 10 different venues. Important to note is the fact that the Sprint car schedules do not reflect any conflicting dates in 2013! A 24-race calendar for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars opens February 28 and March 1 at Peoria, Ariz. and...more
INAUGURAL LEFFLER AWARD GOES TO DA

INAUGURAL LEFFLER AWARD GOES TO DA...

12/17/2013
The inaugural presentation of the brand-new USAC "Jason Leffler Award" highlighted last Friday night's USAC "Night of Champions" National Awards Dinner in Indianapolis, Ind. and winner Dave Darland was the surprise and deserving recipient. Darland, fondly referred to as "The People's Champion." has competed in USAC racing for the past quarter-century and earned numerous competition awards and championships. A model of integrity who has truly earned the respect of the...more
JOHNNY RUTHERFORD TO RECEIVE USAC

JOHNNY RUTHERFORD TO RECEIVE USAC...

1/6/2014
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford of Fort Worth, Texas will receive his 2013 USAC Hall of Fame recognition plaque January 17 in Tulsa, Okla. as part of the festivities surrounding this year's National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. "Lone Star J.R.," as Rutherford is affectionately known, captured Indianapolis 500s in 1974, 1976 and 1980 and won USAC's National Sprint Car title in 1965. He added the USAC Indy Car crown in 1980....more
Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break i

Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break i...

12/11/2013
Ultimate Challenge Takes a Break in 2014! (Bill W) December 11, 2013 – Unfortunately, for non-wing fans, the Ultimate Challenge, traditionally held on Tuesday night of Southern Iowa Sprintweek at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa will be taking a break in 2014. Both USAC and Ultimate Challenge promoter Terry McCarl came to the understanding that it was the best course of action for the entities involved. McCarl explained the decision. “(USAC Competition...more
USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT

USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT...

2/3/2014
USAC's 2013 Western racing champions will receive accolades Saturday night at the annual USAC Western "Night of Champions," to be held at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, located at 3015 Airpark Drive in Santa Maria, Calif. Happy hour begins at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the awards ceremonies. The top-10 in USAC's AMSOIL CRA Sprint, West Coast Sprint, Honda Western Midget and Honda Western Western Dirt Midget series will be honored, along with the top-5 in...more
NEW SPONSOR, RENEWED ENERGY PROPEL

NEW SPONSOR, RENEWED ENERGY PROPEL...

2/4/2014
Tracy Hines shies away from talk of his inclusion among the greats in USAC racing history. The New Castle, Indiana veteran has amassed some of the most staggering statistics in the organization's annals dating back to 1956, but he is still focused on the task at hand. "I'm kind of a 'live-in-the moment, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately' guy, and lately my last runs in a sprint car were ninth at Perris. I know what the Achilles heel of our program is, and that's our...more
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