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David Gravel to Miss this Weekend’

David Gravel to Miss this Weekend’...

8/16/2013
WATERTOWN, Conn.—August 16, 2013— David Gravel continues to recover from a double ear infection and a bout with mononucleosis and will miss the two scheduled World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events this weekend at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., and Nodak Speedway in Minot, N.D. Gravel will rejoin the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series when he is cleared by doctors to return to action. The native of Watertown, Conn., is currently eighth in the...more
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Schatz Dominates at River Cities S...

8/16/2013
Continues closing gap in World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car championship GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Aug. 16, 2013 - Donny Schatz is proving once again there isn't much he can't do in a racecar. A week after making history by winning the FVP Knoxville Nationals from the deepest starting position ever, Schatz on Friday night at River Cities Speedway became the first driver to win a World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series A-main in addition to winning a dirt Late Model feature just...more
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Josh Schneiderman Roars to Bloomfi

Josh Schneiderman Roars to Bloomfi...

8/16/2013
(Bill W) August 16, 2013 – Josh Schneiderman is known as “The Professor” and he took some drivers to school on Friday night in a convincing win at the Bloomfield Speedway in Iowa with the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders. The 25-lap feature win was the fourth of Schneiderman’s career with the Sprint Invaders and paid the West Burlington, Iowa native $1,200. Before a lap could be completed in the main event, Chris Martin got sideways and collected veteran,...more
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HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MI

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MI...

8/16/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Gage Walker (#7 Walker), 2. Chris Phillips (#71 Phillips), 3. John Heydenreich (#22 Givens), 4. Cooper Clouse (#14 Clouse), 5. Austin Nemire (#91 Nemire-Yager), 6. Bill Kriegbaum (#12 Kriegbaum). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Stratton Briggs (#2 Alfrey), 2. Patrick Bruns (#83 Bruns), 3. Mike Gass (#52 Gass), 4. Joey Greening (#17G Greening), 5. Aaron Schuck (#53 Schuck), 6. Lynsey Tilton-Liguori (#41 Liguori), 7. Adam Thomason (#74 Thomason)....more
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Trey Marcham Claims First Career M

Trey Marcham Claims First Career M...

8/15/2013
Storming to the lead on the second lap, Oklahoma’s Trey Marcham made his first-ever Midget win look easy in the McQueen Racing #37 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen, cruising to a commanding straightaway victory in the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) feature at the 3/8-mile Petaluma Speedway on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Starting sixth on the grid that included his car owner/teammate Shannon McQueen, Marcham jumped into second place on the opening lap, then took...more
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MOWA opens ‘second season’ Aug. 24

MOWA opens ‘second season’ Aug. 24...

8/15/2013
Illinois based 410 series has 11 stops still remaining on its 2013 race schedule JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2013) - After a very successful Illinois Sprint Week, the cars and drivers of the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA), have spent the last few weeks preparing for what turns out to be more than half of their season, if Mother Nature cooperates the rest of the year. To this point in 2013, the series has gotten 9-of-14 events in the books, as the group - like...more
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ANDRETTI NAME RETURNS TO SPRINGFIE

ANDRETTI NAME RETURNS TO SPRINGFIE...

8/15/2013
The name Andretti is magic when it comes to American oval dirt racing. This Saturday the name returns to the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile in Springfield when Jarett Andretti makes his TRAXXAS USAC Silver Crown dirt debut in the “Tony Bettenhausen 100.” Jarett will be the third Andretti to test the Springfield mile. His great uncle Mario won the “Tony Bettenhausen 100” three times (1969, 1973 and 1974 and was USAC’s 1974 Silver Crown Champion. His father John...more
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Good Company: Tracy Hines Looks to

Good Company: Tracy Hines Looks to...

8/15/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— Aug. 15, 2013— Many drivers have won at the Illinois State Fairgrounds over the years in USAC competition, as well at Angell Park Speedway, but not too many have won at both of the historic dirt tracks. Tracy Hines is a member of a very select list of drivers that has conquered the one-mile oval in Springfield, Ill., as well as the one-third-mile bullring in Sun Prairie, Wisc. He’ll have a chance to add to his win total at each this weekend as a...more
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Doubling Down; Taylor Ferns Set fo

Doubling Down; Taylor Ferns Set fo...

8/15/2013
Concord, NC (August 15, 2013) – Seventeen-year-old Taylor Ferns will be making her Springfield dirt mile debut this weekend pulling double duty in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series. Racing on both dirt and pavement has helped Taylor become of the most versatile young drivers in the country. Honing her skills in the open wheel ranks, the Shelby Township, Mich. teenager has expanded her horizons this year by competing in...more
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Scotty Thiel: Comes Back Strong wi

Scotty Thiel: Comes Back Strong wi...

8/15/2013
Friday July 9th, the Scott Thiel Motorsports team made their comeback appearance at the Manitowoc County Expo Speedway with their MSA 360 car. They have been struggling all year with engine issues and now the problems seem to be fixed as they had two strong podium finishes both Friday and Saturday night! Scotty drew an eight pill to start out the heat race event at Manitowoc on Friday night. That placed him to start on the pole of the ten lap race. Very slick track...more
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  • Scotty Thiel on Aug 15, 2013
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Racing at Southern Oklahoma Speedw

Racing at Southern Oklahoma Speedw...

8/15/2013
OCRS Warriors To Return From Cease Fire Next Assignment: Southern Oklahoma Speedway John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Photo: Point leader Harli White. Mike Spivey photo. Tulsa Oklahoma (August 12, 2013)- Promoters John and Nicky Webb will host the return of the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars to their Southern Oklahoma Speedway this Saturday night in what will be the second and last visit to SOS in 2013 for the rough and rugged dirt track warriors of the regions...more
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  • Harli White on Aug 15, 2013
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USAC Sprints and NOW600 Micros rea

USAC Sprints and NOW600 Micros rea...

8/15/2013
Terry Mattox – SAPULPA, Okla. (August 15th, 2013) – The wingless warriors of the Arizona based USAC Southwest 360ci Sprint Car Series will kick off the 2013 “Freedom Tour” at the Creek County Speedway on Wednesday night August 21st for “Wide Open Wednesday”. The USAC Southwest Sprint Series will converge onto the “Quick Quarter” for the first time in track and series history for one night only. Top drivers from the Southwest will load up and come take on the best in...more
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  • Steve Gran on Aug 15, 2013
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CRSCS Points 8/15/2013

CRSCS Points 8/15/2013

8/15/2013
Carolina RaceSaver Sprint Car Series Points as of 8-3-13 Jake McLain - 610 Johnny Petrozelle - 606 Mike Leraas - 603 Tony Grams - 560 George Blaney - 504 Brian Carter - 451 Jason Troutman - 359 Gary Troutman - 351 Darren Hasty - 305 Bob Komisarski - 284 Don Ryder - 280 Brandon McLain - 76 Scott Lawrence - 6
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  • Mike Leraas on Aug 15, 2013
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Jackson Nationals on Lucas Oil ASC

Jackson Nationals on Lucas Oil ASC...

8/15/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (August 15, 2013) The 35th annual Jackson Nationals is fast approaching for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Presented by AtoZ Promotions in 2013, the event will encompass the National and Midwestern tours of the ASCS Nation. Slated for Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, at the Jackson Speedway in Jackson, Minn. the Labor Day Weekend spectacular will mark the second time the Lucas Oil ASCS...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 15, 2013
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Wings Unlimited Scores Wins at Kno

Wings Unlimited Scores Wins at Kno...

8/14/2013
Inside Line Promotions - BIGLERVILLE, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2013) - Drivers utilizing Wings Unlimited products have enjoyed success across the country in the past couple of weeks, including several marque event wins. 410 FEATURE WINNERS - Kevin Swindell claimed the 2013 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week point championship and the Jesse Hockett "Mr. Sprint Car" title for his success, including a victory during the 2nd annual Capitani Classic at Knoxville Raceway in...more
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Wednesdays with Wayne – Three Spot

Wednesdays with Wayne – Three Spot...

8/14/2013
(Bill W) August 14, 2013 – Knoxville Nationals week found Wayne Johnson climbing out of holes. He finished three spots short of the championship event, not only on Friday, but also in Saturday’s B main. The Knoxville, Iowa driver was sporting the FattFro #14AJ colors he drove a few seasons ago. He welcomes new crew member Daryl Turford this week, and they will tackle an IRA doubleheader at the Wilmot Speedway in Wisconsin. Wayne’s qualifying night started with a...more
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Winged Sprint Cars Headline Saturd

Winged Sprint Cars Headline Saturd...

8/14/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (August 14, 2013) – The winged Sprint Cars of the American Sprint Car Series Southwest Region will sling the Canyon Speedway Park clay once again on Saturday night as part of the track's Allscapes Back to School Special. Following Wednesday evening's open practice session from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday's Allscapes Back to School Special will include the ASCS Southwest Winged Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, Viper Smart Start...more
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Willamette Speedway on deck for AS

Willamette Speedway on deck for AS...

8/14/2013
By Ben Deatherage Lebanon, Or. (August 14, 2013) Fans and teams alike for the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region are excited to get back to racing this Saturday August 17th at Willamette Speedway. In fact the historic 1/3-mile Lebanon facility was the last place they were in action at a few weeks ago when the ASCS-National Tour made its way through the Pacific Northwest. This is the last chance you can see the best pilots in the west take on Willamette in...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 14, 2013
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up next Mid-Nebraska Speedway Doni

up next Mid-Nebraska Speedway Doni...

8/14/2013
This Saturday August 17th at Mid-Nebraska Speedway The cars and stars of The Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints and The NCRA take to the dirt oval. Come on out and watch the action, Before the races stop at Wal-Mart just north of the interstate and check out some of the cars on display from 1-4. Get some autographs and chat with the drivers. Another full field of cars are expected, and lots of wheel to wheel racing. As usual this will be a race you don't want to miss!!!
Dennis Parker
  • Dennis Parker on Aug 14, 2013
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Illness Forces David Gravel to Sit

Illness Forces David Gravel to Sit...

8/13/2013
WATERTOWN, Conn.—August 13, 2013— A case of mononucleosis has prevented David Gravel from competing in tonight’s scheduled World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb. The native of Watertown, Conn., looks to return to action with the series on Friday, Aug. 16 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. for the third round of the Gerdau Ameristeel Northern Tour. Gravel, who was victorious last week on the opening...more
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Steve Kinser Slides to His Second

Steve Kinser Slides to His Second...

8/13/2013
‘King’ tops World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars at McCool Junction McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. - August 13, 2013 - Steve Kinser has returned to victory, bringing cheers from the crowd as the 20-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion climbed from his car at the end of the 30-lap feature at Junction Motor Speedway on Tuesday night. Kerry Madsen, who started on the pole, tightened the battle for the lead towards the end of the feature event, even leading lap 28....more
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Big Game Motorsports Drivers Dolla

Big Game Motorsports Drivers Dolla...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2013) - The biggest event of the season didn't go the way Big Game Motorsports teammates Craig Dollansky and Sammy Swindell hoped. Both the Eyecon Trail Cameras and Big Game Treestands cars failed to advance to the $150,000-to-win feature on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. "It's extremely disappointing," said Dollansky, who didn't make the main event for the first time since 2003. "We will learn from it and be back next...more
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Tuesdays with TMAC – Frenzied Fort

Tuesdays with TMAC – Frenzied Fort...

8/13/2013
Tuesdays with TMAC – Frenzied Fortnight! (Bill W) August 13, 2013 – The busiest two weeks of the sprint car season are over for driver/promoter Terry McCarl at the TMAC Motorsports #24 team. Another successful promotion in Oskaloosa was affected by the injury to Tony Stewart, but otherwise, things went well. TMAC is weighing his racing options for the weekend while he reflects on and regroups from the last two weeks. Things started with the 360 Nationals on August...more
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Blake Hahn Excited for Second Visi

Blake Hahn Excited for Second Visi...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2013) - Blake Hahn vows that his second trip to Salina Highbanks Speedway will be better than his inaugural visit last season. Hahn, who finished 15th during his first trip to the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval last August, will return with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour on Saturday. "Hopefully we can do a lot better than we did the first time," he said. "We were way off pace and we were just trying to get laps on a big...more
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WoO STP Sprint Car Series Magic Ci

WoO STP Sprint Car Series Magic Ci...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - MINOT, N.D. (Aug. 13, 2013) - World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series drivers don't need any extra incentive to beat North Dakota native Donny Schatz, but there will be some added motivation when the premier sprint car series visits Nodak Speedway on Sunday. It marks the eighth trip to the Magic City Showdown, which is the final leg of the Gerdau Northern Tour with Sleep Inn & Suites, Magic City Implement and Minot Tourism. "Minot is a great...more
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NOW600 Micros joins USAC Southwest

NOW600 Micros joins USAC Southwest...

8/13/2013
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (August 18th, 2013) - The Mighty Open Wheel Micros of the National Open Wheel 600 Series Winged Restricted and Non-Wing Stock divisions are set to join the “Wingless Warriors” of the USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series this Wednesday night August 21st. After winning his first NOW600 Restricted feature, Kellyville’s Joey Schmidt leads the Restricted division arm of the National Open Wheel 600 Series into “Wide Open Wednesday” at Creek County Speedway...more
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  • Terry Mattox on Aug 13, 2013
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OCRS Warriors To Return From Cease

OCRS Warriors To Return From Cease...

8/13/2013
OCRS Warriors To Return From Cease Fire Next Assignment: Southern Oklahoma Speedway John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (August 12, 2013)- Promoters John and Nicky Webb will host the return of the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars to their Southern Oklahoma Speedway this Saturday night in what will be the second and last visit to SOS in 2013 for the rough and rugged dirt track warriors of the regions best champ sprint teams in the land. It will also...more
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  • John Lemon on Aug 13, 2013
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Dover Races for Mike and Josh Baug

Dover Races for Mike and Josh Baug...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2013) – It was a productive week for Jack Dover at the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals. Dover powered a car for Mike and Josh Baughman during the biggest sprint car event of the season last weekend at Knoxville Raceway, which began for Dover with preliminary action on Thursday. “In hot laps the car felt good for me being new to the car with a 410 engine in it,” he said. “We were pretty pumped up about that. We went...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 13, 2013
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Racing Back to School Backpack Nig

Racing Back to School Backpack Nig...

8/13/2013
Terry Mattox – SAPULPA, Okla. (August 13th, 2013) – This Saturday night, August 17th the Creek County Speedway will host the “Racing Back to School Backpack Night.” Fifteen children 14 and under will have a chance to win a signed autographed backpack from 15 of our Weekly Racing Series drivers. How to enter? Every kid 14 and under that come through the gate at Creek County Speedway will be given a ticket that they will need to hold on to for a chance to win one of 15...more
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  • Steve Gran on Aug 13, 2013
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Gaining Speed in Knoxville

Gaining Speed in Knoxville

8/13/2013
Bristol, WI – August 13, 2013. After a few short days of preparation, Bill and the B2 Motorsports headed back to Iowa this past weekend for the 53rd Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, IA. Thursday night was the qualifying night for the 17B sprinter and Bill would lay down a lap that was 33rd fastest of the 53 cars in attendance. With an invert of four rows, Bill would line the 17B machine up in the 2nd starting position in the eight lap event. Bill...more
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  • Matt Myers on Aug 13, 2013
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Back in the Saddle: Kraig Kinser H

Back in the Saddle: Kraig Kinser H...

8/13/2013
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Aug. 12, 2013— With the biggest week of the year in sprint car racing — the FVP Knoxville Nationals — now in the books, it’s often said that the season begins to slow down. That’s not the case for Kraig Kinser and his fellow World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series competitors as they’ll return to the track this week for three races in a six-day stretch, beginning in Nebraska and concluding with a pair of races in North Dakota. The trio of races for...more
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Friday Rain Again, Heimbach & Mont

Friday Rain Again, Heimbach & Mont...

8/13/2013
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars were rained out for another Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway August 9th. Saturday the rain was gone and both Brian Montieth at Lincoln Speedway and Blane Heimbach at Port Royal Speedway added to their 2013 win total. The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars continue this week with Williams Grove Speedway on Friday August 16th then Lincoln and Port Royal Speedway's on Saturday...more
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World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars a

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars a...

8/13/2013
Schatz begins championship chase of Pittman after record-setting FVP Knoxville Nationals McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. - Aug. 12, 2013 - Last year Donny Schatz used a victory in the FVP Knoxville Nationals to propel him to his fifth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championship. After a record-setting run to win this year's Knoxville title on Saturday night, Schatz finds himself 71 points behind Daryn Pittman as the 2013 championship race comes into focus beginning...more
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SPRINGFIELD ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FO

SPRINGFIELD ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FO...

8/13/2013
TRAXXAS USAC Silver Crown Series point leader Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. continues to re-write USAC history with every start these days. The only driver to win in all three USAC National racing series this year can add another notch to his impressive belt this Saturday when the “Tony Bettenhausen 100” reaches its 80th year at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. A USAC staple for the past 58 years, the 100-mile race is among the most traditional racing...more
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PENULTIMATE 600 SPRINTS SET SATURD

PENULTIMATE 600 SPRINTS SET SATURD...

8/13/2013
The TRAXXAS USAC 600 Sprint Car campaign concludes August 24 at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway and Billy Cribbs and Garrett Saunders continue to pace the standings, but both are focused on this weekend’s penultimate races at the northern Indiana oval. Randy Shilling of Warsaw, Ind. and Garrett Saunders of Lakeville, Ind. won features Saturday night at Plymouth. Shilling led the final five laps of the 20-lap Open race, passing Gavin Taylor on lap six for the lead. Series...more
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Junction Motor Speedway Hosts NAPA

Junction Motor Speedway Hosts NAPA...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (Aug. 12, 2013) - It's a quick turnaround for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, which invades Junction Motor Speedway on Tuesday for the NAPA Auto Parts Outlaw Showdown after wrapping up the famed Knoxville Nationals on Saturday. "I've been on both sides of the fence for Knoxville," Joey Saldana said. "When you run really well you just want to get to the next race because you're so excited about racing. When you...more
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Wheatley Builds Confidence at 53rd

Wheatley Builds Confidence at 53rd...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2013) - Austen Wheatley was headed in the right direction at the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway. Wheatley had overcome a difficult pill draw that sent him out late to qualify both during his preliminary night on Thursday and Friday's event before he ran out of fuel around the midpoint of the B Main on Friday after charging from 18th toward the top five. "It was just a marathon," he said. "We...more
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Binz To Take Time Off After Rough

Binz To Take Time Off After Rough...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - KENNEDALE, Texas (Aug. 12, 2013) - John Binz said it is time for him to take some time off from racing to regroup. "I'm probably going to take a couple of weeks off before I get back going," he said. "I've spent a lot of money this year. It's getting to the point where I need some help to get to the track each week. I need to get everything in order." Binz had a frustrating weekend at Kennedale Speedway Park as he fought with engine issues on...more
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World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Se

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Se...

8/13/2013
Inside Line Promotions - GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Aug. 12, 2013) - World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series drivers are gearing up for the final trip to River Cities Speedway on Friday for the Gerdau 3rd Leg of the Northern Tour. Cody Darrah picked up his first victory of the season during the initial visit of the season two months ago and he can't wait to get back to the high-banked oval. "We all say if we could run River Cities 10 times a year that'd be awesome," he said....more
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CRA SPRINTS INVADE THE PAS SATURDA

CRA SPRINTS INVADE THE PAS SATURDA...

8/13/2013
“California Racers Hall of Fame Night” unfolds this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway and Damion Gardner enjoys a 130-point lead over Nic Faas in the latest AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car standings. Marty Hawkins of Santa Rosa, Calif. scored his initial USAC feature victory in Friday night’s 30-lap AMSOIL USAC/CRA and Western Classic Sprint race at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. He passed Western Classic point leader Ryan Bernal, who ran out of fuel on the...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS EYE CALISTOGA; CHI

WESTERN MIDGETS EYE CALISTOGA; CHI...

8/13/2013
The Honda USAC Western Midgets are “off” until the August 31-September 1 “Louie Vermeil Classic” at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway. Ronnie Gardner takes a 68-point lead in the Western Dirt points over Jake Swanson entering the two-night Calistoga event. Nick Chivello of Manteca, CA won Saturday night’s 30-lap Honda USAC Western Midget race at Madera (Calif.) Speedway in his Vic Hubbard’s Auto Parts/Red Top Electric Spike/Esslinger. He passed fast qualifier Scott Pierovich...more
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6 STATES HOST 7 IGNITES THIS WEEK!

6 STATES HOST 7 IGNITES THIS WEEK!...

8/13/2013
The busiest Honda USAC Ignite Midget racing week of the year unfolds this week, with seven events in six different states on tap! Gage Walker leads the Midwest Dirt series to a trio of races, beginning with Friday night’s race at Gas City (Ind.) I-69 Speedway. Saturday’s race is at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. and Sunday’s race is at the Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill. Chris Lamb sits atop the Eastern standings entering races Friday at Ace...more
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DMA MIDGETS RESUME AUGUST 24; CHAM

DMA MIDGETS RESUME AUGUST 24; CHAM...

8/13/2013
Joe Krawiec, USAC’s inaugural DMA Midget Champion in 2011, has returned to the top of the standings and will take a five-point lead over defending champion Kevin Chaffee into the August 24 race at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. Krawiec finished fourth and Chaffee sixth in last Saturday’s feature at Bear Ridge. Jeff Champagne of Westfield, Mass. became the sixth different winner in USAC DMA Midget competition this year, leading all 25 laps of Saturday night’s...more
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  • Admin Account on Aug 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 8/13/2013
Tags: Bear Ridge Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
Brian Brown – Strong Run Nets Seco

Brian Brown – Strong Run Nets Seco...

8/13/2013
(Bill W) August 12, 2013 – The accomplishment of running second for the second year in a row at the Knoxville Nationals couldn’t help but draw a bit of disappointment for driver Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team. But rest assured that the Grain Valley, Missouri driver is proud of the team’s effort and accomplishments. He is also thankful for the response of the fans that gather each year at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. Saturday must...more
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Tags: Brian Brown, Knoxville Raceway, World of Outlaws
BETTENHAUSEN LEGACY LIVES ON AT SP

BETTENHAUSEN LEGACY LIVES ON AT SP...

8/13/2013
Tony Bettenhausen was among inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame this year. This Saturday’s TRAXXAS USAC Silver Crown race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds continues his legacy, one which resulted in numerous major racing triumphs and titles, including the 1951 AAA and 1958 USAC National Driving Championship. Tony won at Springfield in 1947, 1950 and 1951 and his son Gary was the 1978 and 1983 winner. This year, four-time race winner Brian Tyler will try to become...more
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Tags: Illinois State Fairgrounds, USAC Silver Crown, Silver Crown
KOKOMO SPRINT “SMACKDOWN” AUGUST 2

KOKOMO SPRINT “SMACKDOWN” AUGUST 2...

8/13/2013
The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car series is preparing for the second annual “Sprint Car Smackdown” at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway and the event promises to be pivotal in the battle for the 2013 championship. Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. returned to the point lead after Tuesday night’s “Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge” at Oskaloosa, Iowa where he finished 14th. He emerged from that race with a five-point cushion as his closest pursuers, Bryan Clauson and...more
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Tags: Jon Stanbrough, Kokomo Speedway, Southern Iowa Speedway
ANGEL PARK MIDGETS SUNDAY; BELL, H

ANGEL PARK MIDGETS SUNDAY; BELL, H...

8/13/2013
Christopher Bell has a 62-point lead over Bryan Clauson in the most recent Honda USAC National Dirt Midget standings, a reflection of his recent victories at Beloit and Belleville, Kans. The two will continue their battle for points this Sunday night when the series returns to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. Bell, of Norman, Okla., scored his initial Honda USAC National Pavement Midget victory Friday night in the “Battle on the Border 1” feature at Illiana...more
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Tags: Christopher Bell, Kyle Hamilton, Angell Park Speedway
Marks Excited to Return to Next Ye

Marks Excited to Return to Next Ye...

8/12/2013
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2013) – Brent Marks was so impressed with the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway that he’s already making plans to return next season. “We’re going to do more traveling next year, maybe come out here a couple of times next year so we can be prepared for the Nationals,” he said. “It was a very good experience. We’re satisfied with what we did this week. I thought we were one of the best PA cars to...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 8/12/2013
Tags: Brent Marks, Winged Sprints
Back to School Weekend Special for

Back to School Weekend Special for...

8/12/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (August 12, 2013) The Hose Advantage Store Southwest Region of the ASCS Nation comes back from its summer break at the Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. on Saturday, August 17 with a back to school special presented by Allscapes Racing. Thanks to several donations, kids entering the grandstands will receive Backpacks with school supplies! The number of Backpacks will be limited so make sure to get there early. The region’s second visit...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 12, 2013
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Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
Wimmer Sixth in Knoxville National

Wimmer Sixth in Knoxville National...

8/12/2013
PETERSEN MEDIA: Though he missed out on making it into the Knoxville Nationals feature event, Brandon Wimmer and his Destiny Motorsports team turned in a performance they can be proud of as Wimmer scored a sixth place finish in the Knoxville Nationals ‘B’ Main. “The entire team really wanted to come out here and make the feature, but we had some issues that set us back, and just missed out on the A, as we ran sixth in the B,” Wimmer said. Getting underway on Wednesday...more
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  • Petersen Media on Aug 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 8/12/2013
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
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