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USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G

USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G...

2/25/2013
Due to the unique USAC National Championship structure in 2013, with separate USAC National Midget Pavement and Dirt Champions to be crowned, guidelines regarding the USAC True Speed Triple Crown Championship have been restructured and announced. The career achievement is acknowledged with a specially-crafted championship ring courtesy of True Speed Enterprises and USAC Triple Crown Champion Tony Stewart, who became the first to “sweep” the honors in a single year in...more
6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR

6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR...

2/25/2013
The AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars and USAC Western Midgets open their 2013 campaigns in this weekend’s 6th “Copper on Dirt” events at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Defending USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson and five-time consecutive USAC/CRA Sprint Car king Mike Spencer, plus Western Midget Champion Shannon McQueen are all gearing up for the 1/3-mile dirt oval, which also sports West Coast Late Model and IMCA Modified competition. Clauson is expected...more
SCHUERENBERG VAULTS TO AMSOIL POIN

SCHUERENBERG VAULTS TO AMSOIL POIN...

2/25/2013
Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, Mo. sits atop the 2013 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series standings after the opening events of the year at Ocala, Fla. last week. Schuerenberg finished third, fourth and fifth in the three 30-lap “Winter Dirt Games IV” features at Bubba Raceway Park and has a four-point lead over Chase Stockon going into an April 6 race at Lawrenceburg, Ind. Stockon posted the fastest qualifying time both Thursday and Saturday. Tracy Hines of New...more
Gulf South Region kicks off this w

Gulf South Region kicks off this w...

2/25/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 25, 2013) Embarking on their twelfth season of competition, the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region will kick off their 2013 season with a pair of events, beginning at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park Beaumont, Texas on Friday, March 1 followed by competition on Saturday, March 2 at the Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas. Marked as the 6th annual Prelude to the Gulf Coast Nationals, events at the GTRP will...more
Brian Brown Q&A – Tucson Win in Se

Brian Brown Q&A – Tucson Win in Se...

2/25/2013
(Bill W) February 25, 2013 – The season couldn’t have started better for Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team. They picked up a win after starting tenth in the Lucas Oil ASCS National series opener last Friday night at Tucson International Raceway in Arizona. After leading all but two laps in Saturday’s finale, they would settle for a solid second. This weekend, the series moves to Cocopah Speedway near Yuma for a two-night stand. How did the car...more
Smoke ready for Cocopah Speedway

Smoke ready for Cocopah Speedway

2/25/2013
RANDY HOEFT - Yumasun.com - In 2013, Tony Stewart will race more sprint car races than NASCAR Sprint Cup races. It's just the way “Smoke” likes it, spending as much time as he can on dirt, which includes coming to Cocopah Speedway for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Tour Cocopah Cup Challenge presented by Cocopah Casino on March 1 and 2. Stewart, speaking Thursday afternoon during a NASCAR Media Day interview with the Yuma Sun and Outlaw Country AM...more
2013 Schedule includes 305 Sprint

2013 Schedule includes 305 Sprint...

2/25/2013
My 2013 Race Schedule is posted on my website at www.kaleyengstrom.com. It has been a long time in the works as I have literally built my 305 from scratch, but it fired up today and I'm so excited to have Sprint races on my schedule!! I will also be back in a Midget with McCreery Motorsports in March for the Sasquach Indoor Nationals in Wi and again in August racing three shows, three days in a row at Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway and Angell Park Speedway as part...more
Tracy Hines Wins Twice in Florida

Tracy Hines Wins Twice in Florida...

2/24/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 24, 2013— After finishing 2012 on a very strong note, Tracy Hines was pretty optimistic heading into the 2013 sprint car season. He had formed his own team, built new cars all winter long and switched engines programs for this year as well. For the native of New Castle, Ind., all of that hard work paid big dividends as he opened the 2013 USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series campaign with a pair of wins in just his second and third starts of the...more
Cocopah Speedway on deck for Lucas

Cocopah Speedway on deck for Lucas...

2/24/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 24, 2013) With the season opening events at the Tucson International Raceway complete, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real moves to the Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, Ariz. for the first two rounds of the Cocopah Cup Challenge presented by the Cocopah Casino. Making their first visit to the Arizona oval in 2012, the wide, slick surface made for a memorable weekend as Dustin Morgan grabbed his first...more
DANNY HOLTGRAVER SHINES OVER A STE

DANNY HOLTGRAVER SHINES OVER A STE...

2/24/2013
TAMPA, FL……..Like a man on a mission, young Danny Holtgraver of Pittsburgh PA made his move early passing race leader Tim Shaffer for the lead with an inside move in turn one of a lap three restart and was never challenged in his quest for the15th Annual King of 360’s crown and the $l0,000 that also marked the 12th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night. “This is unbelievable, “ said the 23 year old after his biggest win ever, ”my mechanic...more
Crockett capitalizes on traffic fo

Crockett capitalizes on traffic fo...

2/24/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TUCSON, Ariz. (February 23, 2013) Utilizing slower traffic in the later running of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real feature event, Roger Crockett found his way to his third career National Tour victory, and first at the Tucson International Raceway. “I just seen him [Brown] start to get tight later in the race and I’d seen where he tried to go high around lapped cars before so I knew that was my shot” said...more
Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi

Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi...

2/23/2013
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads season began Saturday afternoon February 23rd at Lincoln Speedway. Brian Montieth took his third season opening Lincoln Speedway "Ice Breaker" win in the last five years. Alan Krimes was second with Scott Geesey third. The season continues this coming Saturday March 2nd at 2pm at Lincoln Speedway. With the win Brian Montieth leads the points over Alan Krimes. Speedway Motors/Champion...more
AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CH

AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CH...

2/23/2013
QUALIFYING: 1. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-13.936; 2. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-14.158; 3. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.164; 4. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-14.216; 5. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.221; 6. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.230; 7. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.283; 8. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-14.286; 9. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-14.290; 10. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney-14.325; 11. Mark Smith, 1M, Smith-14.330; 12. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.359;...more
CANADIAN STEVE POIRIET IS SURPRISE

CANADIAN STEVE POIRIET IS SURPRISE...

2/23/2013
TAMPA, FL……Because of the luck of the draw Steve Poiriet from St. Mathieu de Bebeil, Quebec had to start 12th in the last heat race for the 48 cars on hand for the l5th Annual “King of 360’s” Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park, but he finished fifth and acquired enough passing points to start third in the feature and came home with his first win ever at East Bay worth $l,500.) A regular on the ESS (Empire Super Sprints) tour where he is a three time Champion in...more
Brian Brown captures Lucas Oil ASC

Brian Brown captures Lucas Oil ASC...

2/23/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TUCSON, Ariz. (February 22, 2013) On a very cool Arizona night, Grain Valley, Mo. native Brian Brown parked the Casey’s General Store, FVP, Searsboro Telephone No. 21 in victory lane on night one of the Old Pueblo Classic presented by Print Place at the Tucson International Raceway with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Charging from tenth, Brown commented on the drastic change in the track from the start of the...more
Jody Joins Jimco Motorsports

Jody Joins Jimco Motorsports

2/22/2013
At the end of the 2012 season Jody got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Jimco Motorsports 97G for a few select shows around the area. After some solid finishes a good bond was formed between Jody Rosenboom Racing and Jimco Motorsports owners Ryan and Jennie Grinde. This off season plans were set in place for Jody to become the full-time driver of the 97G for the 2013 season. "I'm excited to join their race team. They are great people to race with and they...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

2/22/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.819; 2. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-13.931; 3. Scotty Weir, 40, Hery-14.063; 4. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.079; 5. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.110; 6. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.191; 7. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-14.311; 8. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-14.362; 9. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-14.371; 10. Chris Windom, 21x, Pollock-14.517; 11. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.525; 12. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-14.548; 13....more
The Magic of Racing: A Story of th

The Magic of Racing: A Story of th...

2/22/2013
An ill youngster is headed to Las Vegas to watch World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series LAS VEGAS - Feb. 22, 2013 - Every breath is a battle, a fight between willpower and a curse of nature. He's unable to swallow and he can't hold himself up, which confines his small body to a powered wheelchair and requires assistance and attention 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Christopher Lindor is 6-years-old and he has Spina Bifida. "His spinal cord didn't close all the...more
TIM SHAFFER WINS THURSDAY NIGHT OF

TIM SHAFFER WINS THURSDAY NIGHT OF...

2/22/2013
TAMPA, FL……..Tim Shaffer had Ron Hammons 360 Maxim powered by a Bob Hampshire engine hooked up to the new surface at East Bay Raceway Park as he took the lead on lap nine of the 25 lap opening night feature over a field of 48 cars to start the 37th year anniversary year for the Winternationals. Just as he did in 2010 when he captured both preliminary night features, Shaffer looked strong out of the box collecting the $1,500 prize with no challengers past the half-way...more
HAFERTEPE JR. SOLDIERS THROUGH FLO

HAFERTEPE JR. SOLDIERS THROUGH FLO...

2/22/2013
Sam Hafertepe Jr. and The Plumbfast Racing Team had a decent Florida Speedweeks racing with The All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) and World of Outlaws (WoO) at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway. The Sunnyvale, Texas racer had a disappointing season opener with The ASCoC at Bubba Raceway as engine problems hampered The Lone Star Speedway #15H Maxim in time trials before it eventually ended their evening in the heat race. The following night Sam timed in 21st...more
2013 OIL CAPITAL RACING SERIES SEA

2013 OIL CAPITAL RACING SERIES SEA...

2/22/2013
2013 OIL CAPITAL RACING SERIES SEASON PREVIEW 12th Season Brings Changes To The Growing Series John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (February 20, 2013) – For some, the off-season has been sweet, yet short. There are those that feel it seems like only last week that the racecars were put away for the winter as a well-deserved break was in store. The race teams plodded along the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint car trail in what the National Weather Service...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

2/21/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-14.150; 2. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.204; 3. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-14.259; 4. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-14.302; 5. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-RW-TriStar-14.398; 6. Chris Windom, 21x, Pollock-14.413; 7. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.433; 8. Coleman Gulick, 14, Gulick-14.505; 9. Mark Smith, 1M, Smith-14.512; 10. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.567; 11. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.568; 12. C.J....more
King of 360's TONIGHT on XSAN!

King of 360's TONIGHT on XSAN!

2/21/2013
The King of the 360 Sprints and the Florida Mini Sprints kick off tonight on XSAN! Over 45+ stout 360 entries and 30+ Florida Mini Sprints. Who will be the King? Sides? Shaffer? McCarl? or someone else? $15 per Night or $35 for the Weekend (includes 60 Days of On Demand for your viewing pleasure). Order NOW: http://www.xsan.tv/members/register
Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Sp

Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Sp...

2/21/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 21, 2013— To say that the off-season was a busy one for Tracy Hines would be an understatement. With less than three months to assemble a team, build cars and prepare for the 2013 sprint car season, the veteran driver burned the midnight oil in the shop from the instant he returned from the 2012 season-ending events in California last November until he headed south to Florida late last week. He’ll put all of that hard work on display this week at...more
Change highlights Tony Bruce, Jr.

Change highlights Tony Bruce, Jr....

2/20/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 20, 2013) Few racers have lived on both sides of the fence in regards to racing, and promoting. For the ones who have, there is a great respect for everything that goes into putting an event together. Offering up shows again for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real in the 2013 season, Tony Bruce, Jr. will once again don the hat of driver and promoter through his company TBJ...more
Tuesdays with TMAC – Victory at Vo

Tuesdays with TMAC – Victory at Vo...

2/19/2013
Tuesdays with TMAC – Victory at Volusia! (Bill W) February 19, 2013 – Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team kicked off the season in style beating a tough field to claim the second night of World of Outlaws action at Volusia Speedway Park in Volusia, Florida Saturday night. Things move on to East Bay Raceway Park this weekend for the $10,000 Ronald Laney “King of the 360’s”. The opening night for the Outlaws came on Friday after two All Star events were...more
Tracy Hines Finishes Third and Eig

Tracy Hines Finishes Third and Eig...

2/19/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 19, 2013— It's the goal of every driver to start the season on a strong note and with some consistency. Tracy Hines did exactly that as he finished third in the 2013 season-opener for the USAC National Midget Series and their pavement championship at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida, and wrapped up the two-night event with an eighth-place performance. Hines, piloting the Parker Machinery/Powered by Toyota Spike, began the first night at New Smyrna...more
LARSON, SANTOS GRAB NEW SMYRNA MID

LARSON, SANTOS GRAB NEW SMYRNA MID...

2/19/2013
Caleb Armstrong of New Castle, Ind. is the early leader in the 2013 USAC National Midget Pavement Series and will take a six-point lead over Bobby Santos into the May 25 “Night Before the 500” classic in Indianapolis, Ind. Armstrong recorded sixth and third-place finishes in Sunday and Monday’s series openers at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach. Fla. RW Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. and Bobby Santos of Franklin, Mass. emerged with...more
AMSOIL SPRINTS OPEN 2013 CALENDAR

AMSOIL SPRINTS OPEN 2013 CALENDAR...

2/19/2013
Defending AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. leads the series to its 2013 debut this week, with races Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. Clauson is the two-time defending USAC National Drivers Champion and has won at least one USAC National race every year since his debut in 2005. His 45 USAC National feature wins in just eight years already rank him 24th all-time in USAC’s 57-year history....more
Dustin Morgan looking for smooth 2

Dustin Morgan looking for smooth 2...

2/19/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 19, 2013) A nickname bestowed upon him by the Frolic Bar during his days of non-wing racing in Indiana, Dustin Morgan is certainly not afraid to live up to the “Full Blown Chaos” moniker. With the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real opener now only days away in Tucson, Arizona the Ark Wrecking No. 93 will make the trip west to make practice at the Arizona oval this Thursday. Running the No. 2 in...more
RUGGED RADIOS NAMED OFFICIAL RADIO

RUGGED RADIOS NAMED OFFICIAL RADIO...

2/19/2013
Rugged Radios of San Luis Obispo, Calif. has been named the Official Radio supplier for USAC and The Off-Road Championship (TORC). Geared for individuals with heart, passion and a desire to win, Rugged Radios is the #1 choice for racing communications, serving as pioneers, innovating and developing premium product for years. “Obviously we are excited,” says Rugged’s Greg Cottrell about the new affiliation with USAC, “The thrill of quality communications is exciting,...more
"SPRINT CAR 101: WHAT'S NEW AT K

"SPRINT CAR 101: WHAT'S NEW AT K...

2/19/2013
Knoxville, Iowa (February 18, 2013) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum's 'Sprint Car 101' program, "What's New at Knoxville Raceway in 2013" is being postponed until Thursday, March 21, 2013, due to the forecasted blizzard, which is on target for the greater Knoxville area this Thursday. Bob Baker, Executive Director of the museum stated, "With the forecast calling for blizzard-like conditions for both this coming Thursday and Thursday evening, we thought...more
Brian Brown Q&A – Tucson Marks Sta

Brian Brown Q&A – Tucson Marks Sta...

2/19/2013
(Bill W) February 18, 2013 – A busy 2013 campaign begins this weekend for the Brian Brown Racing Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 sprint car team. Friday and Saturday the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series will compete at the Tucson International Raceway in Tucson, Arizona. This will mark the beginning of a month and a half away from home for the Grain Valley, Missouri driver. It looks like you’ll be spending some time on the West Coast to start out the season won’t...more
Barnes’ Woes Continue

Barnes’ Woes Continue

2/18/2013
PETERSEN MEDIA: Hoping to put together a couple strong runs following their Ocala, FL trip, Jayme Barnes and his Destiny Motorsports team worked hard on their new Eagle chassis, but just didn’t get the results they were hoping for. “Though our results don’t show it, we got a lot better this week,” Barnes said. “We had some issues on Saturday night with our breaks, that made us look bad, but we raced better, and I think we are getting better with our car.” Following a...more
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...

2/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C & A-16.783; 2. Bobby Santos, 17, RW-16.809; 3. Tanner Swanson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-16.824; 4. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-16.974; 5. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-16.975; 6. Dalton Armstrong, 7a, C & A-16.995; 7. Dave Steele, 17B, RW-17.059; 8. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.310; 9. Cole Carter, 5, Bertrand-17.345; 10. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-17.387; 11. Kyle O;Gara, 27, RW-17.432; 12. David Byrne, 20, Bryne-17.739; 13....more
Kraig Kinser Earns a Pair of Top-1

Kraig Kinser Earns a Pair of Top-1...

2/18/2013
Bloomington, Ind.—Feb. 18, 2013— Entering the season-opening World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida, Kraig Kinser wanted to at least equal his performance from last year at the half-mile. He did more than that, as he exceeded his results from 2012, by finishing third, ninth and 11th in the three races for the series during the 42nd Annual UNOH DIRTcar National Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Kinser heads back north fourth...more
“The Flying Fossil” makes his retu

“The Flying Fossil” makes his retu...

2/18/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 18, 2013) The 2012 season was not what Danny Wood expected. Earning a thrilling last lap victory at the Cocopah Speedway just outside Yuma, Ariz. to start his season off, the season seemed to going swimmingly until engine problems, coupled with a family emergency sidelined “The Flying Fossil”. Despite the setback, there was a silver lining as Danny Wood returned home to begin expanding his trucking company. Hitting select shows...more
Golden Triangle Raceway Park lates

Golden Triangle Raceway Park lates...

2/18/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 18, 2013) Nestled in the Gulf South of the United State, Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas is the latest addition to the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Co-Sanctioning with the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region, the $4,000 to win show will sit ahead of the spring date at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. for the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real...more
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...

2/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kyle Larson, 17B, RW-16.726; 2. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C & A-16.797; 3. Bobby Santos, 17, RW-16.862; 4. Kyle Hamilton, 56, 5ive-6ix-17.201; 5. Kyle O;Gara, 27, RW-17.228; 6. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.251; 7. Tanner Swanson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.263; 8. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-17.333; 9. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-17.343; 10. Dalton Armstrong, 7a, C & A-17.373; 11. David Byrne, 20, Bryne-17.404; 12. Aaron Pierce, 6, Pierce-17.410;...more
Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi

Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi...

2/18/2013
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads season is set to begin a 10 month stretch of racing this Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Speedway. The point series payout has been increased to a total of $22,000 for the 2013 season. The series title sponsors Speedway Motors and Champion Racing Oil each contribute $5,000 while Hoseheads Sprint Car News adds $3,000 as presenting sponsor. Associate sponsors for the 2013 season each add...more
Perfect timing puts Swindell back

Perfect timing puts Swindell back...

2/18/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 18, 2013) With a last name like Swindell, it isn’t hard to garner attention and Jeff Swindell is not short on the families pool of talent. Absent from the full time scheduled of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real in 2012, that didn’t stop the Bartlett, Tenn. driver from winning on four occasions. First at the Dodge City Raceway Park in the Randy Washburn owned No. 0, then at the Devil’s Bowl...more
Lasoski Logs Record 20th Victory a

Lasoski Logs Record 20th Victory a...

2/17/2013
Pittman earns overall title at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 17, 2013 - There was at least one happy dude parked in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Victory Lane on a frigid Sunday night. It was the winningest dude in Volusia Speedway Park history, 'The Dude' - Danny Lasoski - who picked up his first win of the season and 20th career at the half mile to conclude the sprint car week at the 42nd annual UNOH DIRTcar...more

McCarl Celebrates WoO Win!

2/16/2013
McCarl Celebrates World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Win in Style Pittman charges to second place at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 16, 2013 - Terry McCarl sure loves to celebrate. Heck, he'd probably run down the frontstretch in his underwear like Ricky Bobby if given the time. The weather might have had something to do with it on Saturday night, when McCarl did his best in Victory Lane to pump up the nearly sold out crowd amid...more
BBR 2013

BBR 2013

2/16/2013
Brady Bacon is looking forward to an exciting and busy 2013 season. His primary focus will be on the USAC National Sprint Car championship driving the famed Hoffman Mean Green 69. In addition to the full USAC schedule, Brady will once again have a diverse schedule spread out between the World of Outlaws, Allstars, ASCS, and USAC midgets. Fielding his own Brady Bacon Racing 99, he will compete in nearly 30 410 sprint races. Brady will fill the remaining openings in his...more
Raising the bar: Jason Johnson set

Raising the bar: Jason Johnson set...

2/16/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 16, 2013) Forming Jason Johnson Racing [JJR] in 2010, Jason Johnson set out to make racing his career. Four years later, the “Ragin’ Cajun” has improved to three Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real driver’s championships, along with three consecutive owner’s championships to show for his efforts. Along with his business partner Alan Haynes of Australia, the pair joined forces with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. for the 2012...more
Pittman Pleases in Opener

Pittman Pleases in Opener

2/16/2013
Pittman Roars to World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Victory UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit continues Saturday evening BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 15, 2013 — There were hugs, smiles and high fives. Then, a hop onto the back of his car, where Daryn Pittman let out a yell that reached the edges of Volusia County as the confetti blanketed his new ride.021513 DCN VICTORY WEB An extremely happy Pittman gave his NASCAR-star boss, Kasey Kahne, a grin as they...more
Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Mi

Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Mi...

2/15/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 15, 2013— When it was announced that the USAC National Midget Series would open the 2013 season in Florida, Tracy Hines was pretty excited. He was already headed to the “Sunshine State” with his sprint car, so getting to race two more times in a midget and open both the sprint car and midget season at the same time offers the perfect way to kick-off the outdoor portion of his 2013 season. Hines will take to the track at New Smyrna Speedway on...more
Back to Hollywood: Herrera returni

Back to Hollywood: Herrera returni...

2/15/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 15, 2013) Nearing the close of the 2012 season, word was that Johnny Herrera was going to be cutting his racing back to a more local scheduled. All indications were, it was going to take something big to keep the driver known as “Hollywood” from running a local/regional schedule around New Mexico and Arizona. “My equipment was good last year; I just didn’t have the luck to go with it” said Herrera of his 2012 season that had led...more
Taylor Ferns Ready for USAC Midget

Taylor Ferns Ready for USAC Midget...

2/15/2013
Shelby Township, Mich.—Feb. 15, 2013 — Florida, February and racing have gone hand-in-hand for decades, as racers escape the cold and snow of others parts of the country to open their season in the “Sunshine State.” For the first time in her career, Taylor Ferns will have the chance to be part of the Speedweeks activities as she heads to Florida to compete in a pair of events with the USAC National Midget Series. The opening two races of the pavement portion of the...more
LARSON EYES SUNDAY MIDGETS AT NEW

LARSON EYES SUNDAY MIDGETS AT NEW...

2/15/2013
Racing phenom Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. is planning to compete in Sunday’s USAC National Midget race at the New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. It’ll be part of a busy week of activity for the 21-year-old who has compiled 10 USAC National Midget victories in his first two seasons. Larson will pilot one of four RW Motorsports entries in Sunday’s event, the first of two at the half-mile Smyrna oval which also hosts Monday USAC Midget racing. He’ll join...more
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