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All Star Circuit of Champions for

All Star Circuit of Champions for...

9/15/2009
[b Sam Hafertepe Jr. Ends 5 Races With All Stars With 2 Blown Motors At Lawrenceburg] [i Daryl Turford] Sunnyvale, Texas-Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team had a very busy week that included 5 races with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Hafertepe got things started off with a solid run from 12th to 6th at Lernerville Speedway and followed it up with a terrific 2nd place run at Attica. Unfortunately in the weekend finale at Hilltop a brilliant charge from...more
administrator
  • administrator on Sep 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/15/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst - Charge It!

Kaley Gharst - Charge It!

9/14/2009
[i (Bill W) – September 11, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst spent another weekend starting at the back of a pair of features, but did his usual charges through the field to complete a pair of top ten finishes. The Decatur, Illinois native drove the Bruce Williams #7K last weekend at Knoxville Raceway and the Lake Ozark Speedway. This weekend, he’ll tackle three races in his home state with the Sprint Invaders. With qualifying having been a struggle at Knoxville,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Humston Rises to the Occasion for

Humston Rises to the Occasion for...

9/14/2009
[b Humston Rises to the Occasion for ASCS Midwest Win as Danley Takes Title] [i Lonnie Wheatley, RISING CITY, Neb. (September 13, 2009)] Even though the American Sprint Car Series Midwest championship was just out of his reach, Chad Humston didn't let that fact dampen his spirits in Sunday night's season-championship finale at the Butler County Motorplex. Humston outdueled Brian Brown on the opening circuit and went on to lead all 25 circuits of the torrid affair to...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska

Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska...

9/14/2009
[b Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska Cup with ASCS Midwest Triumph!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, EAGLE, Neb. (September 12, 2009)] "Holy cow, I'm worn out!" Tony Bruce, Jr., exclaimed as he climbed from his Sprint Car on Saturday night. And for good reason, as the Liberal, KS, shoe had just outlasted Jesse Hockett in a classic slugfest atop the high-banked, 1/3-mile Eagle Raceway clay oval to collect a hefty $5,000 ASCS Midwest Region winner's share and the coveted Nebraska...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold

Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold...

9/14/2009
[b Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold Motor Supply Shootout at Clay County Fair Speedway] [i Spencer, IA—September 14, 2009] Adding even more excitement to the third annual Arnold Motor Supply Shootout at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa for the World of Outlaws, is the addition of a pit crew challenge showcasing the talents of the hardworking crews that play such a large part in a driver’s success on the grueling circuit. The Arnold Motor Supply Pit Crew...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO At a Glance: Clay County Fair

WoO At a Glance: Clay County Fair...

9/14/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Clay County Fair Speedway & Deer Creek Speedway] [i Concord, NC— September 13, 2009] WHAT • With the 2009 Gold Rush Tour now in the rearview mirror, the World of Outlaws return to the upper Midwest this week for an event at Clay County Fair Speedway in Iowa on Wednesday, September 16 and a make-up race at Deer Creek Speedway in Minnesota on Saturday, September 19, which was postponed by rain last month. Heading into...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annu

Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annu...

9/14/2009
[b Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA— September 12, 2009] As Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over,” and that mantra served true for Joey Saldana on Saturday night in the finale of the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, as he led just the final ¼-of a lap of the 40-lap contest to pick up a thrilling $50,000 win over Jason Sides. Saldana ran second for the first...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
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Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers W

Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers W...

9/11/2009
[b Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers Wins Opener of the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA— September 10, 2009] Half of the battle at the Gold Cup Race of Champions is to have a strong qualifying night and be in a good position for the finale to be in contention for the $50,000 top prize. For the second consecutive year, Jason Meyers put himself in a great position, winning on a preliminary night of the famed event at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/11/2009
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I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600

I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600...

9/11/2009
[b I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600 Nationals Just One Week Away!] Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 10, 2009)] In another week's time, the sound of 600cc Micro Sprint Car engines will fill the air around Little Rock's I-30 Speedway, as a hundred or so teams from throughout the nation will gather for the Fourth Annual 600 Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires. And, after attracting in excess of over 100 teams in the initial three renditions of the event,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/11/2009
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Past Winners Chase Big Money & Pre

Past Winners Chase Big Money & Pre...

9/10/2009
[b Past Winners Chase Big Money & Prestige at the Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA—September 10, 2009] The list of drivers that have won the Gold Cup Race of Champions over the years is a venerable ‘Who’s Who’ of sprint car racing. Since the World of Outlaws began sanctioning the race in 1978, 17 different drivers have added their name to this illustrious list, with the event being held at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California each year since 1979, with...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
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Becker wins Pacific Sprint Cup Fea

Becker wins Pacific Sprint Cup Fea...

9/10/2009
[b Point leader Becker takes home first career Pacific Sprint Cup victory] Wingless Champion Pettit claims victory in Wednesday night Wingless Cup race [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 2009 Gold Cup Race of Champions officially opened Wednesday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico with the annual Civil War Sprint Car Series $3000 to win Pacific Sprint Cup and the Wingless Sprint Car Invitational event. The Winged Sprint Car...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
Tags: Sean Becker, Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Long Weekend & Great Success - Kei

Long Weekend & Great Success - Kei...

9/10/2009
[b Long Weekend & Great Success - Keizer Wheels] A long weekend made for some great success stories. Team Keizer dominated Triple 20’s at the Grove as Hodnett grabbed the first feature with Pittman backing up the next two. Brady Bacon made it lucky #7 on the year after bolting in a 305 for some fun. He now holds victories for team keizer09 in Winged360, Non-Wing360, Non-Wing 410, Midget and Winged305 action. Joey Moughan took a Sprint Invaders win in Columbus...more
Wade Huisman
  • Wade Huisman on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
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Wednesdays with Wayne – Gold Rush!

Wednesdays with Wayne – Gold Rush!

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 9, 2009)] Wayne Johnson is back in California and ready for this weekend’s Gold Cup Race of Champions with the World of Outlaws. He will be driving the Harold Main #35A at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. Last week, Wayne posted fourth place finishes at both the Knoxville Raceway and at the Bethany Speedway in Missouri. With only two-tenths of a second separating 1st from 14th, Wayne posted the 10th quick time of the night at Knoxville in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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Three $1500 to Win Features Highli

Three $1500 to Win Features Highli...

9/9/2009
[b Three $1500 to Win Features Highlight Illinois Triple Threat Weekend!] [i (Bill W) September 9, 2009] The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will compete in three big races in the “Land of Lincoln” this weekend! “Triple Threat Weekend” will feature three main events in three nights, with all paying $1,500 to the winners! The events start on Friday night at the Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, move to the Spoon River Speedway south of Canton on Saturday, and...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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Rocket Hockett - Upside Down at St

Rocket Hockett - Upside Down at St...

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 8, 2009] The fastest car doesn’t always win the race. Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett was on his way to victory at the Louie Vermeil Classic on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be after an accident with five laps to go. He’ll return to the Midwest this week to weigh his racing options in either Nebraska or Illinois. The 2nd Annual USAC-CRA Louie Vermeil Classic commenced on Saturday and Sunday at the Calistoga Speedway near Calistoga, California. Jesse...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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Brian Brown - Strong Finish!

Brian Brown - Strong Finish!

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 8, 2009] A strong finish to the season clinched the second spot in the season 410 sprint car standings at the Knoxville Raceway for Brian Brown. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver drove to a second place finish on the night, and also cinched third place in owner standings at the track. As racing will do, a trip to Lake Ozark Speedway for their 360 Nationals brought the SuperClean #21 team back to Earth! This weekend, Brian plans on more 360...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Win

Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Win...

9/9/2009
[b Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Wins at Cottage Grove Speedway] [i Cottage Grove, OR— September 8, 2009] Jason Meyers felt like a few wins slipped away from him last year and one of those was at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon. His goal coming into this season was to make up for as many of those near misses as possible and he did exactly that on Tuesday night at the high-banked ¼-mile winning a duel over fellow California native Tim Kaeding. Meyers took the lead on...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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WoO Preview: 56th Annual Gold Cup

WoO Preview: 56th Annual Gold Cup...

9/9/2009
[i Chico, CA—September 8, 2009] The 2009 Gold Rush Tour wraps up for the World of Outlaws this coming weekend with the biggest sprint car race of the year on the West Coast, the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, September 10-12. The winner will again receive $50,000 this year which will mark the fourth consecutive season that the victor will earn that amount. Jac Haudenschild won the famed race for the third time in...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concl

ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concl...

9/9/2009
[b ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concludes with Hartford's King of Michigan Event] [i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] After two events during Labor Day Weekend the point race for the 2009 Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP championship is remarkably close with four drivers holding a mathematical chance of winning the 2009 championship. The final race for the championship will be held Friday during one of the biggest point races of the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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ASCS Midwest Season Closes with a

ASCS Midwest Season Closes with a...

9/9/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region brings the curtain down on the 2009 season on a high note with a pair of events in Nebraska this weekend, with a potential weekend sweep worth $7,001. On Friday night, the ASCS Midwest forces invade Rising City's Butler County Motorplex for the $2,001-to-win Tribute to 9/11 "Race to Remember". Then, on Saturday night, the ASCS Midwest season championship finale takes...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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An ASCS Lone Star Saturday Night

An ASCS Lone Star Saturday Night

9/9/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] It's going to be an all out Lone Star Saturday night, as the American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region takes to the high-banked, ½-mile Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, TX, this Saturday. It marks the lone Lone Star event of the season at Lone Star, where Brandon Berryman bested a 37-car field of Gulf South entries in May. Leading the way into Saturday's card is Fort Worth's Kevin Ramey, who is just three race...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Success on the Hi

Brandon Wimmer – Success on the Hi...

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 9, 2009] Another solid second place finish has Brandon Wimmer and car owner Rick Ferkel looking forward to this weekend’s Hoosier Fall Classic at the Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. The run came at the Hilltop Speedway and capped off a three-race weekend with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Friday action came at the Lernerville Speedway near Sarver, Pennsylvania. Brandon timed in 22nd in the 39-car field. “They had the late models running,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
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Engine Pro NRA Sprint Invaders Awa

Engine Pro NRA Sprint Invaders Awa...

9/8/2009
[b Limaland Motorsports Park / Engine Pro NRA Sprint Invaders Awards Banquet] The 12th Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the University of Northwestern Ohio Event Center, located at 1450 North Cable Road, Lima, Ohio. Limaland Motorsports Park will be awarding the University of Northwestern Ohio Season Point Fund to the first 15 qualified season point places in each division, along with the 2009 Rookies of the Year, Sportsman of the...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Hoiness Taps Great Falls for First

Hoiness Taps Great Falls for First...

9/8/2009
[b Hoiness Taps Great Falls for First ASCS Rocky Mountain Win] [i Lonnie Wheatley, GREAT FALLS, Mont. (September 6, 2009)] David Hoiness took advantage of a late caution to snare his first career American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region feature win in Sunday night’s 25-lap main event at Electric City Speedway. Hoiness assumed the point for a green-white-checkered run to the stripe and held on to take the win in front of Saturday night winner Joe Ramaker, who...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Wright Rolls to ASCS Regional Clas

Wright Rolls to ASCS Regional Clas...

9/8/2009
[b Wright Rolls to ASCS Regional Clash Victory at Devil's Bowl] [i Lonnie Wheatley, MESQUITE, Texas (September 5, 2009)] Devil's Bowl Speedway has been kind to Gary Wright over the years. "The Texan" added yet another win atop the fabled ½-mile clay oval by topping Saturday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South vs. Lone Star Clash main event. Starting outside the second row, Wright wrestled the lead away from Gulf South Iron-man Greg Rilat on the fifth...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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ASCS Northwest Postponed by Rain a

ASCS Northwest Postponed by Rain a...

9/8/2009
ELMA, Wash. (September 6, 2009) – Sunday night’s scheduled American Sprint Car Series Northwest Region event at Grays Harbor Raceway was postponed by rain and reset for Saturday night, September 19. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Ziehl Earns First ASCS Canyon Win

Ziehl Earns First ASCS Canyon Win...

9/8/2009
[b Ziehl Earns First ASCS Canyon Win in Hank Arnold Memorial] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (September 6, 2009)] New Mexico’s Rick Ziehl added another skin to the wall by topping Sunday night’s 30-lap Discount Tire Co. ASCS Canyon Region Hank Arnold Memorial atop USA Raceway’s 3/8-mile clay oval. The reigning champion in the winged ASCS Southwest ranks, Ziehl proved his versatility by outlasting current wingless ASCS Canyon Region points leader Charles Davis, Jr.,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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ASCS Canyon Hank Arnold Opener Rai

ASCS Canyon Hank Arnold Opener Rai...

9/8/2009
TUCSON, Ariz. (September 5, 2009) – Mother Nature took the opening night of the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Canyon Region's Hank Arnold Memorial at USA Raceway, as Saturday night's event was rained out. Sunday's ASCS Canyon Region Hank Arnold Memorial finale at USA Raceway is still on as scheduled, with racing action set to get under way at 7:00 p.m. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Ramey Tops ASCS Regional Clash at

Ramey Tops ASCS Regional Clash at...

9/8/2009
[b Ramey Tops ASCS Regional Clash at RPM] [i Lonnie Wheatley, CRANDALL, Texas (September 4, 2009)] After the Gulf South Region got the upper hand versus the Lone Star Region five weeks ago at Waco, Kevin Ramey struck a blow for the ASCS Lone Star forces by reaching victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap feature at RPM Speedway. Ramey raced around Brian McClelland for the lead in the early stages and went on to capture the $2,000 winner's share in the opening leg of the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Dalman Smokes Winston for First AS

Dalman Smokes Winston for First AS...

9/8/2009
[b Dalman Smokes Winston for First ASCS SOD Win of 2009] [i T.J. Buffenbarger, ROTHBURY, Mich. (September 4, 2009)] Gregg Dalman had run well all season without finding victory lane during 2009 until Friday night at Winston Motor Speedway. Dalman drove by Dustin Daggett during a mid-race restart to win his first Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP feature of the 2009 season aboard his Dalman Motorsports Kistler powered Maxim Chassis. “I couldn’t be...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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42nd Annual Western World Champion

42nd Annual Western World Champion...

9/8/2009
[b 42nd Annual Western World Championships Worth Even More!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 3, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series was already set to close out the 2009 season on a high note, with both the Lucas Oil Sprint Cars presented by K&N Filters and the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Canyon Region taking to Tucson's USA Raceway on November 19-21 for the 42nd Annual Western World Championships. Now, the stakes for that season-ending twinbill featuring the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: 56t

World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: 56t...

9/8/2009
[b World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA—September 7, 2009] The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions for the World of Outlaws at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California is just around the corner beginning on Thursday, September 10, continuing on Friday, September 11 and wrapping up on Saturday, September 12. Prior to heading to the ¼-mile bullring, all 11 drivers currently competing full-time with the World of Outlaws...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series...

9/8/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Concord, NC— September 6, 2009] WHAT • The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions awaits the World of Outlaws at Silver Dollar Speedway this week beginning on Thursday, September 10, with the field split for the first two nights of the event with the finale being just features on Saturday, September 12. For the fourth consecutive year the winner of the 40-lap main event will...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Ra

Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Ra...

9/8/2009
[b Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Raceway Cancelled] [i Elma, WA— September 7, 2009] Persistent showers and rain throughout the day on Monday that left the track unraceable have forced the cancellation of the World of Outlaws event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington originally scheduled for today (September 7). The event will not be rescheduled. The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws on Tuesday, September 8 at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Mey

20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Mey...

9/8/2009
[b 20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Meyers Wins Finale at Skagit Speedway] [i Alger, WA— September 5, 2009] For the second consecutive season, Jason Meyers found himself leading the finale of the annual two-day World of Outlaws event at Skagit Speedway in Washington on a lap-32 restart with Joey Saldana lining up behind him. The end result was the opposite of one year ago, as Meyers would keep the top spot and claim the $20,000 triumph with Saldana finishing behind...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage

World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage...

9/8/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage Grove Speedway] [i Cottage Grove, OR—September 5, 2009] The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on Tuesday, September 8 as the series makes their only visit to the state. Last season it was three-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz picking up the win at the track over Craig Dollansky, after a mid-race battle with Jason Meyers for the top spot. It was the second win of his...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener

A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener...

9/8/2009
[b A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener at Skagit Speedway in Impressive Fashion] [i Alger, WA— September 4, 2009] One of the toughest things to achieve on the World of Outlaws circuit is to sweep an entire racing program. For the third consecutive season, Joey Saldana accomplished this feat as he set fast time on Friday night in the opener at Skagit Speedway, won the first heat race, was victorious in the Crane Cams Dash and took the checkered flag in the 30-lap...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks

Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks...

9/8/2009
[b Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks to Repeat at Skagit Speedway for Kasey Kahne Racing] [i Alger, WA— September 3, 2009] Joey Saldana and his team always have the two-day event at Skagit Speedway in Washington circled on their calendars. With a couple of the members of the crew along with car owner Kasey Kahne being from the Evergreen State, the event is one they look forward to each and every year. Saldana was victorious at the high-banked bullring last season for...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Tuesdays with TMAC – Owner Champ/H

Tuesdays with TMAC – Owner Champ/H...

9/8/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Owner Championship/Huset’s Win! (Bill W) September 8, 2009 – It was a big weekend for the Big Game Treestands #24 team, and driver, Terry McCarl. Owner Tod Quiring was able to take his first owner championship at the Knoxville Raceway, and TMAC capped off the weekend with his 84th career win at Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, South Dakota. This week, plans are to hit two Wisconsin IRA shows, one at Superior Speedway on Friday, and the Jerry...more
administrator
  • administrator on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
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Haudenschild eyes fourth Gold Cup

Haudenschild eyes fourth Gold Cup...

9/7/2009
[b Haudenschild eyes second career back to back Gold Cup crown Wild Child claimed $50,000 in 2009, looks to repeat feat he accomplished in 1999 [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions will mark a number of anniversaries for various teams competing in the $50,000 fall classic featuring the World of Outlaws’ Sprint Car Series. Last year’s champion Jac Haudenschild of Wooster, Ohio is one of such driver...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Jac Haudenschild, Winged Sprints
New California Champions head to 5

New California Champions head to 5...

9/7/2009
[b Newly crowned California Champions highlight many Gold Cup locals] Tyler Walker, Bobby McMahan, Alissa Geving and Colby Wiesz represent local royalty [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 56th annual Gold Cup Race of Champions is less than a week away and the entry list for this $50,000 fall classic has a number of storylines within it. While the World of Outlaws will bring national recognition to Handy Racing Promotions’ Silver Dollar...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Colby Wiesz, Alissa Geving, Bobby McMahan
Camron Mendes scores first career

Camron Mendes scores first career...

9/7/2009
[b Rohnert Park’s Mendes charges to first career victory in Placerville Finale] [i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] ROHNERT PARK, CA – Two years ago, Rohnert Park’s Camron Mendes chose to make Placerville Speedway his home track as he set out to advance his young sprint car racing career. Although his choice required a two hour drive every Saturday, the former outlaw kart racer felt that the quarter-mile bullring located in the sierra foothills best fit his...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Cameron Mendes, Winged Sprints
Civil War Pacific Sprint Cup opens

Civil War Pacific Sprint Cup opens...

9/3/2009
[b Civil War Series “Pacific Sprint Cup” will kick off 56th Gold Cup] Defending champion Sean Becker of Sacramento will lead roster in invitational event [iBy Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] [bCHICO, CA –] Every race that the Hoosier Racing Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series presents during the year is always spectacular. On Wednesday, September 9 that is sure to be the case once again as series will open the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions with...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Gater Racing News Hard Charger of

Gater Racing News Hard Charger of...

9/3/2009
[b Gater Racing News Hard Charger of the Season Standings to be Settled this Weekend] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (September 2, 2009)] Plenty of championships, point funds and other awards will be decided this weekend for the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots; included in the discussion will be the quest to be named the 2009 Gater Racing News Hard Charger of the Season. The fifth consecutive year of hard charger tabulations has resulted in 71 of the 84 drivers to start a Lucas...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Mendes to honor late racer Bob Con

Mendes to honor late racer Bob Con...

9/3/2009
[b Camron Mendes named as an ambassador of the newly formed Bob Consani Racing Foundation] [i By Bill Sullivan] ROHNERT PARK, CA – Eighteen year old Camron Mendes, has recently received a very impressive honor in the world of sprint car racing. The senior student at Cardinal Newman High School has been named as an ambassador for the in development Bob Consani Racing Foundation. Mendes will be an acting spokesman for the newly formed foundation, beginning next weekend...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wingless Entries Roll in for Gold

Wingless Entries Roll in for Gold...

9/3/2009
[b Field filling fast for Gold Cup Wingless Sprint Car Wednesday event] [b2009 Silver Dollar Speedway Champions Jimmy Pettit, Bobby McMahan to grace roster] [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] [b CHICO, CA – ] There is a buzz in air of the Northern California sprint car racing population as the four fastest days of racing is rapidly approaching with next week’s 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. The event spans...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Alissa Geving geared for WOO Gold

Alissa Geving geared for WOO Gold...

9/3/2009
[b Following Chico visit, Geving is geared up for upcoming World of Outlaws’ Gold Cup event] [i By Bill Sullivan] [bPENNGROVE, CA (8-29-09)] – Just one week after claiming her second consecutive Petaluma Speedway All Pro Series Sprint Car Championship, Penngove’s Alissa Geving is already looking ahead to bigger events in the world of winged sprint car racing. Following a visit to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico this past weekend, the nations’ youngest female two-time...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s an

Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s an...

9/2/2009
[b Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s and Mexican!] [i (Bill W) September 2, 2009] It was another one-race week for Wayne Johnson. He’d like to be racing more, and soon will be. Saturday he returned to Knoxville for the first time since the Nationals, and the end result was a tenth place finish after starting from the tail of the field. The Knoxville, Iowa resident will return to Knoxville for the Season Championship this weekend. Wayne, who has had some issues...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit S

World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit S...

9/2/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit Speedway] [i Alger, WA—September 2, 2009] The Gold Rush Tour rolls into Skagit Speedway in Washington on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5 for the World of Outlaws with two full nights of racing on tap with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the finale. The World of Outlaws made their debut at Skagit Speedway in 1978 as part of the annual Dirt Cup, with Hall of Famer Doug Wolfgang winning both nights of that event. Eight...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour t

WoO At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour t...

9/2/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour through the Pacific Northwest] [i Concord, NC— September 1, 2009] WHAT • The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws with four events in a five-day period in the always scenic Pacific Northwest, beginning on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington, followed by a trip to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 and a...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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