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United Racing Club Returns to Big

United Racing Club Returns to Big...

3/18/2015
United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Speedway June 19 The United Racing Club makes its return to Big Diamond Speedway on Friday, June 19th. The always racy 3/8-mile speedway in Minersville, PA has put on some of the best URC races over the years and this year’s event should be no different. No matter where you look on the speedway you will always find action taking place. That is what Randy West, driver of the Fred Kennedy owned sprint car finds most intriguing....more
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  • administrator on Mar 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/18/2015
Tags: United Racing Club, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Inaugural "Tony Stewart Classic" S

Inaugural "Tony Stewart Classic" S...

3/17/2015
USAC will join numerous other Midget racing groups to help kick off the inaugural ”Tony Stewart Classic” Midget race scheduled July 25 at the Lincoln Tech Indianapolis Speedrome in the Hoosier capital. The special “non-points” event will bring together Midget participants from across the country in what promises to be an exciting night of pavement short-track racing on the track which has hosted more USAC races than any in history. At press time, 494 total USAC races...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Indianapolis Speedrome, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Hagar Invading Devil’s Bowl Speedw

Hagar Invading Devil’s Bowl Speedw...

3/17/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (March 17, 2015) – Derek Hagar is aiming for his first top five of the season when he tackles Devil’s Bowl Speedway this weekend with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. Hagar scored a fifth-place result the last time he raced at the half-mile oval in Mesquite, Texas, which was last year with the premier 360ci sprint car series. “It’s always important to get the firsts out of the way early each year,” he said....more
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  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Derek Hagar, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Hall Planning for Devil’s Bowl Dou

Hall Planning for Devil’s Bowl Dou...

3/17/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – LONGVIEW, Texas (March 17, 2015) – This weekend will mark Round 2 of Tyson Hall being scheduled to make his sprint car season debut in his home state of Texas. Hall is slated to compete this Friday and Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. “It’s always great to be able to race in your home state,” he said. “We had hoped to race last weekend here, but rain washed the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Tyson Hall, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Dover Opening Chase for 20 Victori

Dover Opening Chase for 20 Victori...

3/17/2015
Inside Line Promotions – SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (March 17, 2015) – Jack Dover is all about winning races. He has captured at least nine feature wins during each of the past seven seasons, including four years with at least a dozen victories. “My goal the last couple of years has been to win 20 races,” he said. “We haven’t been able to reach that feat just yet so that’s still the main goal this season.” Dover, who earned 14 triumphs last season and a career-best 15 the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Jack Dover, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
8 Initial 2015 USAC Hall of Fame I

8 Initial 2015 USAC Hall of Fame I...

3/17/2015
BRAWNER, HARTMAN, HOPKINS, HURTUBISE, LORENZEN, PENSKE, TEMPLEMAN & TRIPP The initial eight 2015 inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame have been announced and four more, selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligibles distributed through social mediums, will be announced April 15. The fourth annual USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held July 25 at the Lincoln Tech Indianapolis Speedrome in Indianapolis, Ind. in conjunction with the inaugural "Tony...more
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Johnson Showcases Improvement Thro

Johnson Showcases Improvement Thro...

3/17/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (March 17, 2015) – Chase Johnson is ecstatic following his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series debut last weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway. “I think the biggest thing was the progress and improvements we made throughout the weekend,’ he said. “That’s really what we set out to do. Our goal was that every time we hit the track to improve and that’s what we did. It was a lot of learning for myself,...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Chase Johnson, Thunderbowl Raceway, Stockton Dirt Track
Rilat Returning to Devil’s Bowl Sp

Rilat Returning to Devil’s Bowl Sp...

3/17/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – FORNEY, Texas (March 17, 2015) – Travis Rilat has an affinity for Devil’s Bowl Speedway. It has little to do with the half-mile oval being only a short drive from his home and more with the success Rilat enjoys at the track, where he is set to compete this Friday and Saturday with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. “Devil’s Bowl is less than a half hour from where I live so it’s nice to be able to race close to home,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Travis Rilat, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Hanks Excited to Return to Action

Hanks Excited to Return to Action...

3/17/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – BURLISON, Tenn. (March 17, 2015) – Brandon Hanks is eager to get back on the track. Following an illness that sidelined him for a couple of weeks and rain that washed out last weekend’s ASCS Red River Region doubleheader in Oklahoma, Hanks is prepared to return to action this Friday and Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. “We had to sit out for a few months during...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Brandon Hanks, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Tankersley Kicking Off Season with

Tankersley Kicking Off Season with...

3/17/2015
Inside Line Promotions – HIGHLANDS, Texas (March 17, 2015) – Channin Tankersley is seeking a strong start to his season, which was delayed a week following rain that engulfed the region last weekend. Tankersley, whose defense of the ASCS Gulf South Region championship was set to begin last weekend before the season-opening doubleheader was rained out, is now scheduled to open his season this Friday and Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, with the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Channin Tankersley, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Yeley "Meet and Greet" Thursday in

Yeley "Meet and Greet" Thursday in...

3/17/2015
USAC Triple Crown Champion and NASCAR veteran J.J. Yeley will "meet and greet" race fans this Thursday, March 19, at Texas 28, a bar and grill located at 1517 18th Street in downtown Bakersfield, Calif. The Honda USAC Western Midgets open their 2015 racing season at Bakersfield Speedway this Saturday night. Yeley will appear from 5-9 pm at Texas 28. In 2003 Yeley became only the second driver ever to sweep USAC's "Triple Crown," claiming the Silver Crown, Sprint Car...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
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Tags: Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Belle-Clair Speedway 2015 Season O

Belle-Clair Speedway 2015 Season O...

3/17/2015
Belle-Clair Speedway will reopen in 2015 after reaching a multi-year agreement with Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. (“POWRi”). POWRi will take over the promotion of the Belleville, IL track starting in this year. POWRi will sanction the open wheel divisions while Allied will continue to sanction the stock car divisions. The schedule has been finalized and can be found on the Belle-Clair Speedway website (www.belleclairspeedway.com). POWRi and Allied worked...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
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Tags: Winged Sprints, Modifieds, Stock Cars
CLAUSON, GRAVEL, STEWART SET FOR

CLAUSON, GRAVEL, STEWART SET FOR...

3/17/2015
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (March 17, 2015) – Delta Speedway will host one of its most highly anticipated season openers in track history, when the 1/7th mile dirt oval fires off for another season of racing this Friday at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The Friday Night Special will serve as the kick off for the 2015 FVP Western Spring Shootout. The Western Spring Shootout will feature the World of Outlaws in two nights of action at the adjacent Stockton Dirt...more
Steven Blakesley
  • Steven Blakesley on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/17/2015
Tags: Shane Stewart, Bryan Clauson, Colby Copeland
SCP Team Prepares for 2015

SCP Team Prepares for 2015

3/16/2015
On a beautiful afternoon at Kennedale Speedway Park, the SCP Polymers/Old Air Products racing team geared up for the 2015 season when the crew successfully tested the cars of #80 Bud Hanna, #82 Josh Hanna, and #99 Mike Herring. Mike Herring, and several crew members, also helped rookie Josh Hanna get some valuable seat time before they travel to Heart 'O Texas Speedway Friday night (weather permitting). Although some storms may be threatening next weekend, the team...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Mike Herring, Bud Hanna, Joshua Hanna
King of the Wing, Auto Value Sprin

King of the Wing, Auto Value Sprin...

3/16/2015
The 2015 USAC racing calendar has been augmented with the addition of the “King of the Wing” and Auto Value Bumper-to-Bumper Sprint Car series featuring winged pavement Sprint car racing across the nation. A total of 20 races are planned, with 11 of them falling under both sanctions. The opening races are April 10 and 11 in Florida and the closers are a trio of races November 20-22 in California. In between, events will occur in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Idaho...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
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Tags: USAC Asphalt, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
8th "Copper on Dirt" for CRA Sprin

8th "Copper on Dirt" for CRA Sprin...

3/16/2015
This week’s 8th Annual “Copper on Dirt” showcases the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars on the exciting 3/8-mile dirt USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. The “Southwest Center of Speed” hosts the second and third rounds of the 2015 series, with races both Friday and Saturday nights. Up for grabs will be the point lead as the 2015 series gets into full swing. Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. holds a six-point lead over five-time champion Mike Spencer as a result of his...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2015
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Tags: Arizona Motorplex, USAC/CRA Sprints, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Purses Increase for Yakima Sprint

Purses Increase for Yakima Sprint...

3/16/2015
The first race of the season at the Central Washington State Fair Grounds Dirt Track in Yakima is rapidly approaching and a few new sponsors have stepped up to increase the purses for both classes. T & C Auto Care and Tire from Richland has added some money to the modified purse. "I really like the Modifieds and it's great that we have a promoter that is bringing a first class operation to the Yakima track" said T&C owner Mike Coyner, "There are a lot of really good...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
ASCS Gulf South Schedule Updated

ASCS Gulf South Schedule Updated

3/16/2015
TULSA, Okla. (March 16, 2015) The 2015 lineup for the Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Truck and Equipment has been updated with events added on Friday, March 27 at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas and Saturday, March 28 at Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas. The weekend was added after Mother Nature made a wash of events on March 13 and 14 at the Houston area ovals. Each night offers drivers a chance at a...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Battleground Speedway, Golden Triangle Raceway Park, ASCS Gulf South Region
ASCS Southwest Headlines The Coppe

ASCS Southwest Headlines The Coppe...

3/16/2015
(Image Credit: Terry Shaw) TUCSON, Ariz. (March 16, 2015) Returning to Tucson’s USA Raceway, the 8th annual Copper on Dirt roars to life this Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 with the ASCS Southwest Region along with USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and West Coast Late Models filling the card for one of Arizona’s premier dirt track events. After two rounds of competition, a pair of New Mexico racing veterans lead the field into the Copper on Dirt. A win, followed by a...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Arizona Motorplex, ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
Shark Racing Successful and Smart

Shark Racing Successful and Smart...

3/16/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (March 16, 2015) – Shark Racing will chalk last weekend up as a success after the duo of Jacob Allen and Logan Schuchart combined to make three World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series features and exited the weekend without tearing up any equipment at Thunderbowl Raceway. “We brought our cars home in one piece in Tulare, which is pretty huge,” Allen said. “It’s stressful for sure. You have to be on...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Logan Schuchart, Jacob Allen, Thunderbowl Raceway
Wheatley Working on Minor Changes

Wheatley Working on Minor Changes...

3/16/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (March 16, 2015) – Austen Wheatley feels he will be in contention with a couple of minor tweaks. Wheatley qualified 26th and 31st, respectively, last weekend during the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series doubleheader at Thunderbowl Raceway. “On Friday I thought it was a pretty good qualifying lap and would get us in the heat race inversion, but it didn’t,” he said. “On the second day I thought...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Austen Wheatley, Thunderbowl Raceway, Stockton Dirt Track
Hafertepe Jr. Seeking Third Straig

Hafertepe Jr. Seeking Third Straig...

3/16/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (March 16, 2015) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has been on point at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in recent years. Hafertepe Jr. has scored a victory at the half-mile track during three of the past four seasons, including the last two, and he has six podium finishes and nine top 10s in his last 13 360ci sprint car races at the track. He will return to the facility this Friday and Saturday with the Lucas Oil ASCS National...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Freeman Scores First Career Micro

Freeman Scores First Career Micro...

3/16/2015
Inside Line Promotions – KENNEDALE, Texas (March 16, 2015) – Cody Freeman let out a huge sigh as he crossed the finish line first last Saturday at Kennedale Speedway Park. Freeman was relieved after recording his first career micro sprint feature victory, which he had come close to so many times throughout the past couple of years. “I was so happy I won my first race,” he said. “We ran second so many times that it was great to get the first win. I think wins will come...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Cody Freeman, Kennedale Speedway Park, Micro Sprints
Tulare Top-10

Tulare Top-10

3/16/2015
PETERSEN MEDIA: Destiny Motorsports with driver, Craig Dollansky, got their extended trip to California off to a solid start, as the team finished ninth on Friday night, before contact while battling inside the Top-10 on Saturday night sent Dollansky’s machine into the wall. “Tulare was the most encouraging weekend we have had to this point,” Dollansky said. “We started to show some speed, and had two solid qualifying efforts at a track that isn’t easy to get qualified...more
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  • Petersen Media on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Craig Dollansky, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Hanford March 28th Next for West C

Hanford March 28th Next for West C...

3/16/2015
KAEDING, BERNAL SHARE TULARE HONORS Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. will lead the USAC West Coast Sprint cars to Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. March 28, the next stop for the series. Bernal emerged from a seven-point lead over Danny Faria Jr. after a pair of races last weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Bernal finished a disappointing 15th Friday but came back Saturday in his Tri-L Mandarin Ranch/Core Power ART/S & S to...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Gardner Seeks 3rd Straight Title a

Gardner Seeks 3rd Straight Title a...

3/16/2015
Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway hosts the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget Series opener Saturday night as defending two-time champion Ronnie Gardner seeks a third consecutive series title. Gardner hopes to be the first driver to claim a third consecutive championship since Sleepy Tripp achieved the feat in 1990-1991-1992. Trey Marcham, who finished second in last year’s standings, has won the last two features at Bakersfield, taking both races in 2014. Gardner won one of...more
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Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
Nobile Leads Western HPDs to Las V

Nobile Leads Western HPDs to Las V...

3/16/2015
USAC’s Western and Eastern HPD Midgets compete this Saturday as the 2015 season continues on the West Coast and debuts on the East Coast. Dylan Nobile leads the Western contingent to Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway’s Bullring, while Scott Hunter reigns as the defending Eastern champion entering the series opener at Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, S.C. Nobile won the Western opener at Lake Havasu City, Ariz. and followed with a third at Blythe, Calif. and enters...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
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Tags: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
Lincoln Speedway Opens After A Lon

Lincoln Speedway Opens After A Lon...

3/16/2015
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars fired up Sunday afternoon for the 2015 season at Lincoln Speedway. The Winter weather cancelled the first three shows at the track and bumped this show to Sunday afternoon March 15th from Saturday March 14th. The 2015 series champion Greg Hodnett came out on top of the 30 car field to start the year in the same place in the points that he ended it. Kyle Moody and Robbie Kendall finished 2nd and 3rd. The...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
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Tags: Greg Hodnett, Lincoln Speedway, Pa Sprints 410
2015 AmeriFlex / Oil Capital Racin

2015 AmeriFlex / Oil Capital Racin...

3/16/2015
New Season - New Cash Awards – New Brand Awareness John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Okla. (March 16, 2015) - The Oil Capital Racing Series is loading up the racing gear and getting ready for the 2015 sprint car tour that will see the series hit 12 tracks for 25 events encompassing four states. This coming year will see one large significant change to the popular sprint car series…… A new title sponsor! The Supporters ......... AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories, a...more
John Lemon
  • John Lemon on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Oil Capital Racing Series, Champ 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Precise Racing Products Sponsors D

Precise Racing Products Sponsors D...

3/16/2015
With Sprint Cars becoming an even bigger part of the Dodge City Raceway Park slate of events in 2015, Precise Racing Products has signed on as title sponsor of the DCRP Sprint Car title chase. Seven events are slated to count towards the DCRP Sprint Car championship, beginning with the track’s season opener on Saturday night, April 11. All three DCRP Sprint Cars cards (April 11, April 25 and June 13) and the four URSS events (May 9, June 27, July 24 and September 26)...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Dodge City Raceway Park, URSS-United Rebel Sprint Series, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Tickets for I-96

World of Outlaws Tickets for I-96...

3/16/2015
Tickets are now on sale for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series “NAPA Auto Parts Rumble in Michigan” at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich., on Saturday, May 30. Tickets can be purchased online at http://slspromotions.ticketforce.com/I962015 or by calling SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023. The event at I-96 Speedway will mark the ninth straight year that the series had competed at the now-three-eighths-mile, just outside of Lansing. Dating back to 1995, the World of...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
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Tags: I-96 Speedway, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
Brent Marks Opens Season with Top-

Brent Marks Opens Season with Top-...

3/16/2015
(PHOTO: Brent Marks in action during Lincoln’s ‘Icebreaker’ - Rick Rarer Photo Credit) Brent Marks Opens Season with Top-Five at Lincoln 'Icebreaker' Back to Lincoln Speedway on March 21st By Fully Injected Motorsports: Myerstown, PA (March 16th, 2015) - After having to wait an extra day due to weather conditions, Brent Marks officially launched his 2015 racing season on Sunday, March 15th at the Lincoln Speedway near Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. Marks participated in...more
Tyler Altmeyer
  • Tyler Altmeyer on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/16/2015
Tags: Brent Marks, Winged Sprints
Bernal Back in Winners Circle Afte

Bernal Back in Winners Circle Afte...

3/15/2015
Tulare, CA……..USAC Western Classic Sprint Car Champion Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC West Coast Sprint race at Thunderbowl Raceway leading the final 17 laps in his Tri-L Mandarin Ranch - Core Power ART/S & S after passing Richard Vander Weerd on lap 14. Colby Copeland took second ahead of Danny Faria Jr., Bud Kaeding and Vander Weerd, the 2015 USAC/CRA Sprint point leader. Trey Marcham led the first four laps and Vander Weerd led the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Rico Abreu Scores Decisive Win Ove

Rico Abreu Scores Decisive Win Ove...

3/15/2015
Becomes the eighth different winner in eight races - the most to start a season since 1995 TULARE, Calif. - March 14, 2015 - With his decisive win Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway, Rico Abreu became the eighth different World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series winner in eight races so far this season - the first time since 1995 that has happened. "Everything played out well tonight," Abreu said in victory lane. "I got a good start in the dash and then just made every...more
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/15/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Thunderbowl Raceway, World of Outlaws
Sides Drives From 25th to 12th to

Sides Drives From 25th to 12th to...

3/15/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (March 15, 2015) – Jason Sides is happy the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races at Thunderbowl Raceway are behind him. Sides salvaged a pair of top 20s last weekend with the premier sprint car series at the tricky track. “We got out of there without tearing anything up,” he said. “Me and Thunderbowl Raceway don’t really get along. It’s got long straightaways with tight corners and it’s...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/15/2015
Tags: Jason Sides, Thunderbowl Raceway, Stockton Dirt Track
Starks Shows Progress During World

Starks Shows Progress During World...

3/15/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (March 15, 2015) – Trey Starks opened the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races at Thunderbowl Raceway last weekend on a bright note. Unfortunately, he ran into bad luck during the main event each night at the third-mile oval. “We’re back on top of our qualifying a little bit,” he said. “We were pretty consistent. We made the heat race inversion both nights out of 44 cars, which is a lot...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/15/2015
Tags: Trey Starks, Thunderbowl Raceway, Stockton Dirt Track
Bruce Jr. Aiming for Continued Suc

Bruce Jr. Aiming for Continued Suc...

3/15/2015
(Photo by Al Steinberg) Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (March 15, 2015) – Tony Bruce Jr. is gearing up for a return to Devil’s Bowl Speedway next weekend. Bruce Jr. has an outstanding track record at the half-mile oval in Mesquite, Texas, where he will compete on Friday and Saturday with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. “Any time you have Devil’s Bowl on the schedule it’s something you look forward to,” he said. “There’s no key to it or a certain thing I do...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/15/2015
Tags: Tony Bruce, Devil's Bowl Speedway, ASCS National
Zomer Zooms To ASCS Southwest Vict

Zomer Zooms To ASCS Southwest Vict...

3/15/2015
(Photo Credit: Terry Shaw) PEORIA, Ariz. (March 14, 2015) For the first time against the Southwest Region of the American Sprint Car Series, South Dakota's Dusty Zomer parked the Buffalo Wild Wings No. 82 in Victory Lane at Canyon Speedway Park. Third in his Heat Race, Zomer began his march to victory from the pole of the night's 25 lap feature event. ASCS Southwest point leader, Rick Ziehl, earned runner-up honors with 13th starting Lorne Wofford climbing to finish...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/15/2015
Tags: Dusty Zomer, Canyon Speedway Park, ASCS Southwest Region
Auto Accident Claims Randy Fiscus

Auto Accident Claims Randy Fiscus...

3/14/2015
Madison, Wis., March 14---Randy Fiscus, a long-time competitor with the Badger Midget Series died Friday night as a result of an automobile accident in Madison, he was 51 years old. Randy made his driving debut with Badger in 1984 racing for his father Jim. Randy was 1985 Badger Midget Mechanic of the Year for his efforts on Dan Boorse's Championship Team, while driving a partial season in 1985-86. The title was the second of four Badger Car Owner Titles for...more
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  • administrator on Apr 02, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/14/2015
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
Tim Kaeding Wins Wild Friday the 1

Tim Kaeding Wins Wild Friday the 1...

3/14/2015
Becomes the seventh different winner in seven World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series features TULARE, Calif. - March 13, 2015 - It was fitting Friday night's World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and King of the West Series feature at Thunderbowl Raceway took place on Friday the 13th. The unusual A main saw a first half plagued by flipping racecars and red flags, and a tail end car end the night for the leader. Ultimately, it was Tim Kaeding who avoided the on-track disorder...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/14/2015
Tags: Tim Kaeding, Thunderbowl Raceway, World of Outlaws
IRA Meeting Notes - Opening Night

IRA Meeting Notes - Opening Night...

3/14/2015
A good turnout with numerous teams represented were on hand for the March 8th IRA membership meeting at Friends On Forest Home in Greenfield. As a reminder to all, March 30th is the final day discounted memberships (Gold $150, Standard $50) will be available as prices go back up April 1st ($200, $75). Any driver running for points has to purchase a Gold membership which includes IRA's excess insurance package and provides point fund and contingency...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/14/2015
Tags: IRA Interstate Racing Association, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
ASCS Red River Weekend Washed Away

ASCS Red River Weekend Washed Away...

3/13/2015
TULSA, Okla. (March 13, 2015) First Friday night, now Saturday as the call has been made by Flint Creek Speedway officials to cancel the 2015 opening weekend with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region. With rains unrelenting for most of Friday, the grounds of the Flint Creek Speedway have become too saturated for crews to be able to work the racing surface. The event will not be rescheduled. The ASCS Red River Region will see action next with the Lucas...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: Arrowhead Speedway, ASCS Red River Region, Winged Sprints
Rain Erodes Red River Friday; Race

Rain Erodes Red River Friday; Race...

3/13/2015
TULSA, Okla. (March 13, 2015) Mother Nature must not be a race fan this weekend, as the third ASCS sanctioned event has now succumbed to the wrath of rain with Friday night at Flint Creek Speedway becoming the latest to be washed out. With the forecast for Saturday sunny and warm, the weekend may not be a total loss as Saturday, March 14 will see events getting underway at 6:30 P.M. (CT). Flint Creek Speedway Management is looking at possibly adding Sunday, March 15 to...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: Arrowhead Speedway, ASCS Red River Region, Winged Sprints
NOW600 Season Opener Rained Out at

NOW600 Season Opener Rained Out at...

3/13/2015
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. (March 13, 2015) - Officials with the Flint Creek Speedway and the National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by MyRacePass.com have decieded to cancel tonights NOW600 season opener due to rain. This race is subject to being made up later in the year. The NOW600 Series presented by MyRacePass.com will open the 2015 season at the Superbowl Speedway in Greenville, Texas on Saturday, March 28th featuring the Restrictor, A-Class and Non-Wing...more
Terry Mattox
  • Terry Mattox on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: Micro Sprints
2015 Season Opener Details

2015 Season Opener Details

3/13/2015
Event Details Racing Includes: IRA Outlaw 410 Sprint Cars Modifieds Street Stock 4-Cylinders Admission: Grandstands: $20.00 Kids 6-11: $5.00 Pits: $35.00 Time Gates open @ 2 P.M. Racing @ 7:30 P.M. Location LaSalle Speedway 578 US-6 LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6900
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: IRA Interstate Racing Association, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
I-80 Spring Meltdown Purse April

I-80 Spring Meltdown Purse April...

3/13/2015
I-80 Spring Meltdown Purse Nebraska 360's Both nights April 3rd and April 4th 1st 2000 + 200.00 gift certificate from Speedway Motors 2nd 1200 3rd 800 4th 600 5th 500 6th 450 7th 425 8th 400 9th 390 10th 380 11th 370 12th 360 13th 350 14th 350 15th 350 16th 350 17th 350 18th 350 19th 350 20th 350 ESI Podium Challenge Draw 300.00 Select Auto Body Hard Charger Award 200.00 plus contingencys from, Saldana, Fuel Safe, TI-22, BR...more
Dennis Parker
  • Dennis Parker on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: Malvern Bank 360 Sprints, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
BOSS SERIES ADDS MOOSE RACING 92 A

BOSS SERIES ADDS MOOSE RACING 92 A...

3/13/2015
BOSS Announces New Marketing Partners for 2015 With opening day roughly two months away, the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series has been hard at work securing the most impressive team of marketing partners the series has yet to see. On the strength of many returning premier heat race and bonus award sponsors, the series has acquired an equally impressive list of new business owners that are excited to join the fastest growing traditional sprint car series in the nation. A...more
Laurie Sertich
  • Laurie Sertich on Mar 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/13/2015
Tags: Jake Swanson, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
Nature Finishes Off ASCS Gulf Sout

Nature Finishes Off ASCS Gulf Sout...

3/12/2015
HIGHLANDS, Texas (March 12, 2015) Mother Nature has struck the final blow in the 2015 opening weekend for the Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Trucks and Equipment, with persistent rain washing out events scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at Battleground Speedway. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 28. There is no word yet on whether or not Golden Triangle Raceway Park will reschedule. For continued updates on the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 12, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/12/2015
Tags: Battleground Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints
STEWART COMPLETES PURCHASE AGREEME

STEWART COMPLETES PURCHASE AGREEME...

3/12/2015
DON GRABEY HIRED AS SERIES DIRECTOR; POINTS SEASON STARTS MARCH 28 AT ATOMIC SPEEDWAY INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2015) – Tony Stewart is officially the new owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The agreement closed early this afternoon. In addition, veteran race official Don Grabey was hired as Series Director. “First off, I’m ecstatic that we got the paperwork signed and we own the All Star Circuit of Champions,” Stewart said. “Further, I’m excited to have Don...more
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 12, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/12/2015
Tags: All Star Circuit of Champions, 410 Sprints - Winged, UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions
URC WELCOMES GLENN FITZCHARLES JR.

URC WELCOMES GLENN FITZCHARLES JR....

3/12/2015
URC WELCOMES GLENN FITZCHARLES JR. AS RACE DIRECTOR FOR IT’S 68TH SEASON When URC starts it’s 68th season on April 12 at Bridgeport Speedway they will be welcoming back a familiar name and face to the Club. Glenn Fitzcharles Jr. will be taking on the Race Director duties in 2015. Glenn is the son of URC’s leading feature winner and five time URC Champion Glenn Fitzcharles. Racing with URC has been a big part of Glenn’s life. He’s been a mechanic, an official and...more
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 12, 2015
  • Article Date: 3/12/2015
Tags: United Racing Club, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
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