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Brian Brown Racing 2013 Season in

Brian Brown Racing 2013 Season in...

12/18/2013
(Bill W) December 16, 2013 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team finished their strongest season with some historical victories. The Jackson Nationals, “Shaheen’s Blast from the Past” in Jacksonville, Illinois and the Winternationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Texas were among the prizes. Additionally, he was able to drive a car in remembrance of fellow Missouri sprint car pilot, Jesse Hockett. Labor Day weekend was big for you. You were able to...more
Merry Christmas!!!   and a Happy N

Merry Christmas!!! and a Happy N...

12/24/2013
The Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a properous New Year! We are looking forward to the 2014 racing season so we can see our racing family again, We feel our innaugaral season was a sucess. We are way ahead of last year on getting prepared for the up coming season, We would like to Thank the Race teams, Race tracks, and fans for sticking with us and having faith in what we were doing. We hope to make this season...more
2014 Nebraska 360 Sprint series Sc

2014 Nebraska 360 Sprint series Sc...

1/2/2014
2014 Nebraska 360 Sprint Schedule. April 11th (Friday) Interstate Raceway Park Jefferson SD. May 10th (Saturday) Butler County Speedway Rising City. NE (co NCRA) May 24th (Saturday) Butler County Speedway Rising City, NE. May 25th (Sunday) I-80 Speedway Greenwood , NE. June 21st (Sat.) Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction Ne. June 27th (Friday) I-80 speedway (alp. soup ) Greenwood, NE June 28th (Saturday) Butler County Speedway Rising City, NE July 12th...more
ENSIGN WINS VICTORIAN STATE 360 SP

ENSIGN WINS VICTORIAN STATE 360 SP...

1/14/2014
Avalon Raceway, Geelong, Victoria, Australia – 1/11/14 Geoff Ensign just keeps on winning. On a beautiful Australian night at Avalon Raceway in Geelong, Victoria, The Human Highlight Reel added Victorian State Sprintcar Champion to his growing list of accomplishments behind the wheel of a sprint car. Ensign, wheeling the Jason Smith owned Master Fitout Solutions/Konnected Clothing Shaver/Maxim v60, topped a 26 car field beating defending state champion Matthew Reed...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
2014 Schedule, Rules and Meetings.

2014 Schedule, Rules and Meetings.

1/15/2014
The 2014 schedule and rules package for Grays Harbor Raceway is close to being completed. "There will not be any major rule changes for this season in any of the classes" said new speedway promoter Steve Beitler, "Our main focus right now is to get the schedule completed and to stay the course on the classes that have been racing at GHR". We will be scheduling meetings with the different classes in the next few weeks. As most of you know the late announcement of the...more
JASON JOHNSON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN

JASON JOHNSON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN...

1/17/2014
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 16, 2014) - Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, was voted the 2013 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the fifth time. Johnson, the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) national tour champion, earned thirteen (12) of the fifteen (15) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Jason & Bobbi Johnson earned their third “Team of the...more
MAVTV To Air Lucas Oil Knoxville C

MAVTV To Air Lucas Oil Knoxville C...

1/17/2014
Knoxville Raceway to be featured on Weekly National T.V. Show KNOXVILLE, Iowa - January 17, 2014 - Knoxville Raceway today is proud to announce a partnership with national television network, MAVTV, to showcase the stories and action of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series weekly races. Knoxville Raceway's General Manager, Brian Stickel says the drama and excitement that happens each week in Knoxville will be portrayed in a way that will draw new fans to the...more
Destiny Motorsports Welcomes Reneg

Destiny Motorsports Welcomes Reneg...

1/21/2014
PETERSEN MEDIA: Just weeks away from opening night, car owner Rick Rogers and his Destiny Motorsports team are excited to welcome Renegade Rentals and Champion Oil aboard as the team’s newest marketing partner for the 2014 season. “I couldn’t be more pleased with how our offseason has gone, and what we’ve been able to put together with all of our partners, as well as all of our equipment heading in 2014,” Rogers said. “Our entire organization is really excited about...more
Schedule  is now Complete!!!

Schedule is now Complete!!!

1/24/2014
We're delighted to announce our 2014 race schedule has been finalized and excited to announce that 360 sprint car racing will be returning to Eagle Raceway in 2014 when on May 2nd, the Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints will be on the race bill with the USAC non-wing sprint cars! This will be a great night of open wheel racing you certainly would not want to miss.
RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

1/27/2014
The annual NW racers swap meet will be this Saturday at the Burlington High School parking lot. The swap meet will start at 8:00am and continue to 2:00pm. Now is the time to get rid of those extra parts you don't need and get a great deal on the parts you do need! Don't forget to stop by the open house gatherings at Highline Performance in Sedro Woolley (360-856-2600) (next to Shark Racing Engines) and also at Speedmart in Burlington (360-757-4473). Burlington High...more
The Joie of Seating steps up for d

The Joie of Seating steps up for d...

1/28/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 28, 2014) Safety has been a big debate on Sprint Car racing over the past few months. The number of companies that have come forward with changes to the status-quo has been mind boggling, but one of the biggest changes in Sprint Car racing over the past 20 years has been in the design of the seats utilized in our sport. One person that has been a key player in some of the innovations is Randy LaJoie. Talking with the former two-time NASCAR...more
Dues and Tidbits

Dues and Tidbits

2/3/2014
the racing season is fast approaching again! A few notes & things to get us going. Our association has a membership dues of 50 dollars, We will still have draw for starting position which is 10 dollars, If you do not join group it is a 20 dollar draw for position (as voted on by group) Theses dues will help us get Schedules printed up to hand out! Last year the dues went to put up a web site. We had very limited amount of Schedules to hand out, would be nice to get...more
Creek County Speedway releases 201

Creek County Speedway releases 201...

2/4/2014
Terry Mattox – SAPULPA, Okla. (February 4, 2014) – Officials with the Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. have released the 2014 Tentative Race Schedule. The schedule includes 23 “Fast Five Weekly Series” Points events, and six special events. The season will kick off on Saturday night, March 29, 2014 with the first points race for all classes in the “Fast Five Weekly Series.” For the first time ever on Friday night, April 11 the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series...more
Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

2/4/2014
The Modified class at Grays Harbor Raceway and Skagit Speedway will continue with the same rules package that was established for the 2013 season. The phase in period is still in affect and will be followed as it was intended. "I believe it is in the best interest of the racers to not see another rules change after one year." Stated GHR promoter Steve Beitler, "I am working on a program to keep the cost of racing down. I don't want to see added expenses that would ...more
ASCS Nation Continues to Grow 2014

ASCS Nation Continues to Grow 2014...

2/5/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 5, 2014) - Already, over 160 races have been submitted for the ASCS Nation for the 2014 season as regional directors continue to submit new dates to the calendar. Most recently, the Speedway Motors Warrior Region, newly formed Carolina ASCS 305cid Region, and Speedway Motors Midwest Region have submitted their lineups for the coming race season. Currently, the only regions still waiting to submit are the ASCS Northwest and ASCS Frontier...more
Change Highlights Off-Season for S

Change Highlights Off-Season for S...

2/5/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 5, 2014) For Washington's Seth Bergman, change is a welcomed proposition. Looking at ways to move forward, the driver of the Oil Field Equipment and Manufacturing No. 23 saw massive changes to his team during the off-season; the biggest of which coming in team ownership. "I've been driving for Pete Peterson for the past few years. That deal came to an end and now my Dad is half owner along with Dennis Marshala so it's more of a family deal again...more
Returning in 2014

Returning in 2014

2/10/2014
Ostrich Racing Engines will be with us once again as a contingency sponsor For 2014 . Lee has agreed to sponsor TWO Dyno sessions . He will again pay the maintaince fee on the website. If you need a great Engine or just some parts give Lee a call he can help
Rod End Supply Back to Sponsor Win

Rod End Supply Back to Sponsor Win...

2/11/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (February 11, 2014) – After sponsoring the Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings in 2013, Rod End Supply has signed back on as title sponsor of the most active division of the Open Wheel Power Rankings. A part of the recurring “The Wheatley Chronicles” series of articles on www.racinboys.com, the Open Wheel Power Rankings are determined by cumulative points based on a sliding scale dependent upon car count at Sprint Car and Midget events...more
Knoxville Raceway Expansion Projec

Knoxville Raceway Expansion Projec...

2/18/2014
DES MOINES, Iowa - February 18, 2014 - Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager/Promoter announced this week that a major improvement/expansion project at the track that has been in the preliminary planning stages is rapidly moving toward reality. "There are still many, many decisions facing the Fair Board as the project progresses, but a big first step, the funding plan for the project, is beginning to take shape," Stickel said. Marion County Fair Board...more
Shell Shock Helmet Design and Pain

Shell Shock Helmet Design and Pain...

2/19/2014
Once again, Shell Shock Helmets is on board as a sponsor of the Nebraska 360 Sprints in 2014 A driver participating in our series will be awarded a custom helmet paint job from Noah at Shell Shock Helmets. Shell Shock helmets paints helmets for almost all forms of racing including but not limited to; NASCAR, USAC, World of OUtlaws Sprints and Late Models and ASCS Sprints. This is a great sponsor with a great product! Thank you Noah and Shell Shock Helmets. Visit their...more
Reutzel Ready for Yuma!

Reutzel Ready for Yuma!

2/25/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, CLUTE, Texas (February 25, 2014) – The car is all ready for battle and so is the driver, as Aaron Reutzel kicks off his pursuit of the Lucas Oil ASCS National title with this weekend’s season opening points events at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, AZ. Healed up from a shoulder injury in Winter Challenge action at the close of January, the Clute, TX, racer is ready for his second full tour of ASCS National action aboard the Stafford Performance-powered Bob...more
ESI Podium Challenge Returns For 2

ESI Podium Challenge Returns For 2...

2/26/2014
Once again we have good news, The Electrical Systems Inc. Podium Challenge will be awarding 300.00 dollars a race to a competiter that finishes 2-5 in the A feature, The number will be drawn by the winner of that nights feature. We would Like to thank ESI , Terry & Tracy Ledger for helping make our racing series the best in the midwest. Check Back tommorow we will be releasing more contingency sponsors. DP
Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

2/26/2014
Steve Beitler to Speak at Induction Ceremony Elma, WA, Feb. 26, 2014.....Steve Beitler, Promoter/General Manager of Grays Harbor Raceway, confirmed today that he will speak at the 6th Annual EARHoF Induction Ceremony. Beitler will take to the podium following the recognition and induction of the 2014 honorees and speak to the audience about his plans for this season and the future. EARHoF President, Rick Leighty expressed great pleasure in having Beitler speak, "It's...more
GMS Wings back again in 2014

GMS Wings back again in 2014

2/27/2014
GMS wings will be a contingency sponsor for 2014, We would like to thank Steve and all the Grossenbacher Clan for the continued support for the Nebraska 360 Sprints, Also Steve"s wife Pam does promotional stuff like , shirts, hats, etc . for your race team or business. quality work good price! give Pam a call
Meet 2012 Patriot Series Rookie of

Meet 2012 Patriot Series Rookie of...

2/28/2014
(Oswego, NY) February 28, 2014 Kick off the 2014 racing season with the Steven Hutchinson Racing event on Saturday March 8th. SHR has created a team fundraising event for 2012 Patriot Series Rookie of the Year Steven Hutchinson Jr to be held at Floody’s to celebrate Hutchinson Jr’s birthday and to help fund Steven’s 2014 season schedule of 30 races. Festivities begin at 2pm and the $9 ticket price includes chicken dinners prepared by Fricken Chicken, DJ Don Won...more
Welcome  M&W Aluminum Products to

Welcome M&W Aluminum Products to...

2/28/2014
We at the Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints would like to welcome M&W Aluminum products to our programs, They will furnish a $50.00 gift certificate for our fifteen shows this year, Thay asked us to draw a competiter out of a hat at each show and present them a certificate . To be elidgable must run a sticker provided by us. Thanks to Pat and the crew at M&W Aluminum Products for the help and support.
CASEY’S GENERAL STORES PLEDGES $25

CASEY’S GENERAL STORES PLEDGES $25...

3/3/2014
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 28, 2014) - Casey’s General Stores has renewed its commitment to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum by pledging $25,000 to the museum foundation’s “Expand the Dream” campaign. The announcement was made this week by Casey’s General Stores president & CEO Robert J. Myers and museum executive director Bob Baker. Said Bob Myers today, “Casey’s has been involved with the Museum since the very beginning and we are delighted to continue...more
Welcome back Speedway Motors

Welcome back Speedway Motors

3/4/2014
Welcome Back Speedway Motors to our Contingency Program for 2014. A big thanks to Speedy Bill and Speedway Motors for the help they have given to the Nebraska 360 Sprints
Reutzel Confident after Cocopah Op

Reutzel Confident after Cocopah Op...

3/4/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, CLUTE, Texas (March 4, 2014) – Aaron Reutzel kicked off his pursuit of the Lucas Oil ASCS National championship with a pair of feature starts in this past weekend’s series season-opening double at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, AZ. With a 14th place finish in Friday night’s opener and then a DNF in Saturday’s main after being awarded a Promoter’s provisional, Reutzel and the Stafford Performance-powered Bob and Christie Miller’s Car Parts Machine/Wren’s...more
Welcome Wesmar Racing Engines

Welcome Wesmar Racing Engines

3/6/2014
We would like to thank Kelly and everyone at Wesmar for joining in on the fun with the contingency program .
Saldana Racing Products \ Pyrotech

Saldana Racing Products \ Pyrotech...

3/10/2014
We would like to Welcome back Saldana Racing Products with a generous 1600.00 worth of gift certiciates for the contingency program.
Welcome TI64 to our contingency aw

Welcome TI64 to our contingency aw...

3/13/2014
Please join us in welcoming Ti64 as the newest member of our contingency sponsorship family. Thank you Chris at Ti64 for this fabulous sponsorship!
Keizer Aluminum Wheels in 2014

Keizer Aluminum Wheels in 2014

3/13/2014
We would like to welcome Keizer Aluminum wheels to our list of Contingency awards
Renovation projects underway at Gr

Renovation projects underway at Gr...

3/20/2014
Renovation projects underway at Grays Harbor Raceway! The ink is barely dry on the contract and the Funtime Promotions Team at Grays Harbor Raceway are at full speed! There are many renovation projects getting underway as the 2014 season quickly approaches. Danny Kirkpatrick and his K & B Excavating crew are busy reshaping the pit parking area. "The reshaping project will allow the pit parking area to drain and dry much quicker after a rain storm" said General Manager...more
CGS Ready For Plenty Of 360 Sprint

CGS Ready For Plenty Of 360 Sprint...

3/25/2014
CGS Ready For Plenty Of 360 Sprint Action In 2014 By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Hull Family Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- The Cottage Grove Speedway is no doubt the “Sprint Car Capital of Oregon” and it could be said of the entire Pacific Northwest. The 360 Sprints have become not only a staple but a very popular class for fans of the historic venue. This class has thrilled fans for decades and continues to bring fans to their feet as they battle on the...more
JRR prepping for 2014 Season

JRR prepping for 2014 Season

3/26/2014
The 2014 Racing season is fast approaching and Jody Rosenboom Racing looks to hit the ground running. The team plans to travel into Nebraska and compete in the ASCS Spring Meltdown at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE to start the season the first weekend of April 4 and 5. Then plan to compete again with the Minnesota Mafia series at the Folkens Bros Spring Sprint Car Nationals at the Jackson Speedway in Jackson Speedway on Friday night April 11 and then travel to...more
Sprint Invaders Launch Saturday in

Sprint Invaders Launch Saturday in...

3/26/2014
(Bill W) March 26, 2014 – It’s been a long winter and the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders are excited to go back racing this Saturday night, March 29, at the racy 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa! This weekend’s event will mark the beginning of a sixteen-race schedule for the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders covering ten different venues in two states. A great field of sprint cars is anticipated at the banked 3/8-mile oval this Saturday...more
“The Wild Child” Wins Wild One in

“The Wild Child” Wins Wild One in...

3/31/2014
(Bill W) March 30, 2014 – “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild scored his first career win with the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Sunday night. The event kicked off the 2014 season for the Sprint Invaders, and the Wooster, Ohio native was the first driver from his state to win a feature in the series’ thirteen year history. Jon Agan led the first lap, before Bret Tripplett shot by and took off from the field...more
Rescheduled I-80 race weekend

Rescheduled I-80 race weekend

4/1/2014
Spring Meltdown Schedule Change Because of weather issues, here is our plan concerning the Spring Meltdown. At this time we still plan on running the Spring Meltdown this weekend. We are moving practice from Thursday to Friday. We will be racing our Saturday night show on Saturday night ($3,000 to win Super Late Models, $2,500 to win Sprint Cars and $1,500 to win for A Mods) and our Friday night show ($2,000 to win on Super Late Models, $2,500 to win on Sprint Cars and...more
Sprint Invaders Hit Lee County Spe

Sprint Invaders Hit Lee County Spe...

4/2/2014
(Bill W) April 2, 2014 – Mother Nature is playing havoc with many things, including race schedules! First off, the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders event scheduled for Saturday night at the Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa was postponed to a later date to be determined. Now, with midweek rains predicted and a more favorable forecast, officials of the series and the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa have moved their event from the...more
Rough Start to 2014 for PNR

Rough Start to 2014 for PNR

4/2/2014
The opening event for 2014 saw a bit of a rough start for PNR. The team made the trip to Burlington, Iowa for the Frostbuster event with the Sprint Invaders. Going into the night, Paul was the defending race winner. The 2013 event saw him lead the feature start to finish. The 2014 Frostbuster wasn't quite as sweet. Paul would finish his heat in 3rd, missing the dash by 1 position. After some major adjustments on the car, he went out for the feature starting from 7th on...more
Russ Hall Dominates at Donnellson!

Russ Hall Dominates at Donnellson!

4/7/2014
(Bill W) April 5, 2014 – Russ Hall’s first outing with the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders last week at 34 Raceway was a rough one. The Pleasant Hill, Iowa driver made up for it big time by dominating the feature Saturday night at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. The win was Russ’s second at the 3/8-mile oval, and the fourth in his career with the Sprint Invaders. Hall started from the pole in the feature by virtue of winning the Shake-up...more
Schedule change for Raceway Park

Schedule change for Raceway Park

4/8/2014
The Race at Raceway Park is rescheduled for April 19th Due to weather problems and getting things ready to go they had 5inches of snow last week.
Don't Miss Race For Schools Night

Don't Miss Race For Schools Night...

4/15/2014
KNOXVILLE, Iowa - April 15, 2014 - This Saturday central Iowa schools have a competition of their own as fans head toward Knoxville Raceway for its 61st Season Opener of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Champion Cup Series. The Raceway distributed 50,000 coupons to local schools to promote Race for Your School Night. For every adult paid admission of 15-dollars, Knoxville Raceway will give back 5-dollars to his or her school. The school that raises the most money will also...more
ENSIGN DOMINATES PITSTOPUSA 360 SP

ENSIGN DOMINATES PITSTOPUSA 360 SP...

4/15/2014
Only five one hundredths of a second kept Geoff Ensign from a clean sweep on opening night of the PitStopUSA Sprint Car Series last Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway. Driving the Brett and Sherry Lay owned Les Schwab Tire, D&F Auto Body, Rod Buntjer Bail Bonds, Rapid Rooter, Konnected Clothing #24b, the 24 year old “Human Highlight Reel” drove off into the a night which could only be described as dominating. Fastest in hotlaps, and the only car to go sub 13 seconds...more
Racing season is here!!!

Racing season is here!!!

4/15/2014
This Saturday Night at Raceway Park Jefferson South Dakota will be The Carpetland Nebraska 360 season opener, The Ne 360's will pair of against The Minnesota Mafia. We are expecting a great car count and star studded field. Should be lots of Action on this small track. Racing action starts at 6:30. gates open at 4:30. This is one race you won't want to miss!!!!!!
KLEIN STORMS TO 3RD PLACE FINISH A

KLEIN STORMS TO 3RD PLACE FINISH A...

4/15/2014
If there is one truism in the Northern California sprint car scene, it’s never count Sacramento’s Herman Klein out of any race. “The Plumber”, as he’s affectionately known, has seen his share of the rear ends (no plumber joke intended) of racecars this short season due to bad luck, and to his credit, he’s passed about all of them. He did the same at Petaluma Speedway this last Saturday night with a never give up charge from the back of the field after fate...more
The Roar is Restored to Park Jeffe

The Roar is Restored to Park Jeffe...

4/17/2014
North Sioux City, SD-AtoZ Promotions LLC is pleased to announce that agreed to lease terms on to promote the 2014 season of racing at the Park Jefferson Speedway. “We are very excited to bring back racing at The Park to the great race fans of the Siouxland area. This facility is really unique and we are excited to return it to its glory days,” said AtoZ general manager Josh Holt. Preparations are already underway to rehab the facility. “There is a lot of work to do...more
Saturday April 19th is Raceday  At

Saturday April 19th is Raceday At...

4/18/2014
As opening night For The Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints/ vs The Minnesota Mafia is coming closer, We wish all the competiters and fans a great racing season, Come on out to Raceway Park in Jefferson SD . We expect a great car count and some very exciting races on the 3/10 mile track. We are set up with a Rainedout.com for text notifications if weather occurs you would be notified first hand, Text 36000 to 84483 to sign up, Hope to see you all there. !
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