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50th ANNIVERSARY OF USAC RACING TO

50th ANNIVERSARY OF USAC RACING TO...

2/3/2012
ROSSBURG, OH (Feb. 3) – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of USAC (United States Auto Club) Sprint Car racing at Eldora Speedway, one giant night of racing, Saturday July 28, has been inked. It will live up to the traditional Eldora standards of greatness, complete with a 50-lap finale to honor the benchmark occasion. Completing the doubleheader program will be the winged National Racing Alliance Sprint Invaders, as announced this week by Eldora general manager...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 03, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/3/2012
Tags: Eldora Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall

Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall...

2/2/2012
OSKALOOSA, IA (2/1/12) by DarinShort.com. News of this year’s format changes to both the 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge® (August 6th) and 11th Annual Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge™ (August 7th) presented by Searsboro Telephone Company have resulted in record ticket inquiries to the Front Row Challenge Ent. LLC office. And on Tuesday, February 7th existing ticket holders can renew their requests to both of these blockbuster events by...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Feb 02, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/2/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Awards banquet review & Antioch Sp

Awards banquet review & Antioch Sp...

2/1/2012
A rundown of the 2011 awards banquet will be presented by “KWS Tonight” this Thursday evening on http://www.kwssprints.com at 7pm pst. It can also be viewed on the KWS Vimeo page at http://vimeo.com/user10076991 We’ll give a breakdown of the awards and money given out during the banquet that totaled in the ballpark of $300,000 in cash, contingencies and prizes. The top-20 drivers and teams in the King of the West Series standings were honored at the event and everybody...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Feb 01, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/1/2012
KWS Awards Banquet Review- Tim Kae

KWS Awards Banquet Review- Tim Kae...

1/31/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez King of the West Series Awards Banquet honors champions Tim Kaeding & Roth Motorsports and hands out $300,000 in cash and prizes during the night By Gary Thomas Rio Vista, CA – January 31, 2012…The King of the West Sprint Car Series presented its championship Awards Banquet on Saturday night at the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield, where series champion Tim Kaeding of San Jose & Fresno’s Roth Motorsports were honored for winning the $20,000...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 31, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/31/2012
LEVI JONES OPENS PURSUIT OF USAC T

LEVI JONES OPENS PURSUIT OF USAC T...

1/31/2012
Levi Jones of Olney, Ill. appears ready to challenge one of USAC’s most revered all-time records. That pursuit begins February 9-11 when the AMSOIL National Sprint Cars open their 2012 campaign with ‘Bubba’s Winter Dirt Games” at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. The 2011 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Champion and Traxxas Silver Crown king now owns seven USAC National Championships and only one driver stands between him and the top of the pyramid – A.J. Foyt. Driving...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 31, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/31/2012
Tags: Levi Jones, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
ASCS Warrior Schedule Released

ASCS Warrior Schedule Released

1/31/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 31, 2012) – The 2012 schedule of events for the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region has been released as the Missouri-based Regional tour gears up for its second year of action under the American Sprint Car Series banner. The ASCS Warrior Region is currently slated for 24 nights of competition at nine different tracks throughout the Missouri area with several other dates yet to be determined. Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 31, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/31/2012
Tags: ASCS Warrior Region, Winged Sprints
Two More Wins for Factory Kahne Sh

Two More Wins for Factory Kahne Sh...

1/31/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA: With the biggest races of the season taking place in Australia, drivers utilizing Factory Kahne Shocks continue to take home big checks, as Jason Johnson and Steven Lines picked up wins during the Australian Title. Wednesday night kicked off the event with “The Prelude to the Title”, and Jason Johnson kept his up his down-under dominance as he picked up with win at Speedway City. The weekend event brought the best of the best to Speedway City, and...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 31, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/31/2012
Tags: Jason Johnson, Winning, Petersen Media
Kinser: “I’ve Had Enough Time Off.

Kinser: “I’ve Had Enough Time Off....

1/31/2012
CONCORD, N.C. - Jan. 31, 2012 - It's that point of the year when the offseason is winding down; just not quickly enough. Cars are being assembled and plans made. And the itch to get back in the seat is more vibrant than ever. For a guy like Steve Kinser, the King of the Outlaws and the winningest driver in sprint car history, it isn't any different. "Right now all of the guys are trying to get these cars finished up and head to Volusia," he said. "I've had enough time...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 31, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/31/2012
Tags: Steve Kinser, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
2012 Fantasy Dirt Style!!!

2012 Fantasy Dirt Style!!!

1/30/2012
Fantasy Dirt Racing is geared up for another exciting year in 2012!!! Currently the williams grove fantasy league is taking registrations. We would like to welcome back the All Star Circuit of Champions, Fremont/Attica Sprint Title, Knoxville Raceway, Lernerville Speedway, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Three Wide Media, and Williams Grove as partners for 2012 Fantasy Leagues. Also would like to welcome Wayne County and MOWA Sprint Series to Fantasy Dirt...more
Chad Miller
  • Chad Miller on Jan 30, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/30/2012
Bud Lands on the Podium Twice in A

Bud Lands on the Podium Twice in A...

1/29/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Bud Kaeding had quite the weekend in Peoria, Arizona during the Winter Challenge as the third generation driver recorded finishes of second, third, and seventh place. The weekend got off to a strong start for Kaeding, who charged his BZE/Alviso Rock/Maxim from his ninth starting spot, to a third place finish in his heat, that ultimately put him on the pole for the 30-lap feature event. Kaeding got the jump, but had Charles Davis, Jr hot on his trail....more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 29, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/29/2012
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Canyon Speedway Park, Kaeding Performance
Saldana Eyes More Success at World

Saldana Eyes More Success at World...

1/27/2012
CONCORD, N.C. - Jan. 26, 2012 - With less than three weeks until the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season-opening event, anticipation is ramping up. The Outlaws and an assembly of additional elite talent are preparing to kick off the 2012 campaign - a growing slate of 83 events at 51 tracks in 23 states plus Canada - at the 41st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. The event runs from Feb....more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 27, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/27/2012
Tags: Joey Saldana, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
Wescon Motorsports Welcomes Genera

Wescon Motorsports Welcomes Genera...

1/26/2012
Dustin Baxter Excited for New Sponsor PETERSEN MEDIA: With the struggling economic times, many people involved in motorsports have noticed a decline in financial support; though at times some companies are able to step up huge and help racers and their teams continue to compete. Dustin Baxter and his Wescon Motorsports team are very pleased to announce a new partnership with General Hydroponics for the upcoming 2012 season. “I couldn’t be more excited about the...more
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  • Petersen Media on Jan 26, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/26/2012
Tags: Dustin Baxter, Petaluma Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
3rd Annual Jamie Ball Fundraiser

3rd Annual Jamie Ball Fundraiser

1/26/2012
Date: Saturday March 3, 2012 Location: Dyer Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds Dinner: 5:00 PM – till gone Silent/Live Auction: 7:00 PM –? We will be serving dinner (Pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, and potato salad). There will be a silent and live auction to follow (hotels, oil changes, national’s tickets, toys, shirts, gift certificates, and much more). So come and celebrate as Jamie Ball & the entire White Lightning Motorsports Team prepare for the...more
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  • administrator on Jan 26, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/26/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Six wins propel Tim Kaeding & Roth

Six wins propel Tim Kaeding & Roth...

1/26/2012
(Tim Kaeding finished fourth or better in all but two events this past season with the Golden State King of the West Series.That consistency combined with his six A-main wins helped propel "TK" and Roth Motorsports to the $20,000 KWS title. Photo by Tailgate) A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court KWS Champion- “The TK Express” Tim Kaeding Rio Vista, CA – January 25, 2012…In the year 2002 Tim Kaeding won the Golden State 410 championship and...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 26, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/26/2012
16 RACES ON TAP FOR THE 2012 OCEAN

16 RACES ON TAP FOR THE 2012 OCEAN...

1/25/2012
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (January 25, 2012) – The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return in 2012 with a 16 race schedule at the Ocean Speedway quarter-mile dirt track, located on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Promoter John Prentice has crafted a schedule that sees all 16 dates in Watsonville with no traveling events planned for 2012. The 2012 slate opens up on Friday night March 30th. Among the highlights is a busy four race stint during June that ends with...more
Steven Blakesley
  • Steven Blakesley on Jan 25, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/25/2012
Tags: Shane Golobic, Ronnie Day, Tommy Tarlton
ASCS Midwest Schedule is Set

ASCS Midwest Schedule is Set

1/24/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 24, 2012) – The 2012 schedule of events for the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region has been set as the series gears up for its eighth year of competition. This year’s ASCS Midwest slate of events currently calls for 18 nights of competition at six different tracks throughout Nebraska and into surrounding areas of Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota. The 2012 ASCS Midwest season will kick off with the annual two-night card at...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 24, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/24/2012
Tags: ASCS Midwest Region, Winged Sprints
Professional Plating Inc Back on B

Professional Plating Inc Back on B...

1/24/2012
Scott Thiel Motorsports is pleased to announce that Professional Plating Inc has come back on board as the Primary Sponsor in 2012. Professional Plating Inc is based in Brillion, WI and specializes in nearly any metal coating and plating projects. Specialty Coatings, Acrylic E-Coat, Barrel Zinc, Black Oxide, Epoxy E-coat, Powder Coat, Pro Advantage, Pro-Dura Clear, Rack Zinc , GM Approval are the types of finsihes PPi offers. Have a metal coating project you need done?...more
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  • administrator on Jan 24, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/24/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Factory Kahne Shocks Reign Supreme

Factory Kahne Shocks Reign Supreme...

1/23/2012
Factory Kahne Shocks Reign Supreme Down Under PETERSEN MEDIA: Factory Kahne Shocks would like to congratulate Louisiana’s Jason Johnson for picking up the Kings Sprintcar Challenge in Mt. Gambier, AU at the Borderline Speedway. Johnson wasn’t the only one who found success on his FK shock package, as Factory Kahne Shocks nearly swept the podium. Steven Lines started the night off for Factory Kahne as he led the field in time trials as he set quick-time. Lines continued...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 23, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/23/2012
Tags: Shane Stewart, Jason Johnson, Kyle Larson
KWS countdown to one- Evan Suggs k

KWS countdown to one- Evan Suggs k...

1/23/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Two- “The Engineer” Evan Suggs By Gary Thomas Rio Vista, CA – January 23, 2012…Continuing to climb the ladder in California 410 Sprint Car racing, Scotts Valley’s Evan Suggs experienced a career best season in 2011, highlighted by his very first King of the West victory and a second place finish in the series standings. In fact since 2008 Suggs has improved one...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 23, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/23/2012
Legendary Brent Kaeding caps KWS s

Legendary Brent Kaeding caps KWS s...

1/21/2012
Photo by Steven Cox of Sprint Car Photos.com A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Three- National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Brent Kaeding Rio Vista, CA – January 21, 2012…When it comes to West Coast Sprint Car racing, no driver draws more of a reaction from the crowd than our third place finisher in the King of the West Series standings, who just happens to be a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. In 2011 Campbell,...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 21, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/21/2012
Tags: Brent Kaeding
CDR: Victory at 'The Classic'!

CDR: Victory at 'The Classic'!

1/21/2012
Victory at 'The Classic'! The 2012 Australia tour has been tough for Craig Dollansky and the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team up to this point but on Saturday everything turned around on night one of the Lucas Oil Products Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway. With numerous other Americans joining the Australia contingent at the prestigious event the night would get underway with a stellar field of 81 cars signed in. Qualifying would see 'The Crowd...more
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  • Craig Dollansky Racing on Jan 21, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/21/2012
Tags: Craig Dollansky, Premier Speedway, Winged Sprints
Jon Allard puts together yet anoth

Jon Allard puts together yet anoth...

1/20/2012
A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Four- “Dirt Cup 40 winner” Jonathan Allard Rio Vista, CA – January 20, 2012…Winning the second most races this past season with the King of the West Sprint Car Series former two-time champion Jonathan Allard eventually ended the year fourth in points, missing out on third in the standings by just four scant markers. The Chico, California native was his usual exciting self in 2011 and...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 20, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/20/2012
Tags: Jonathan Allard
Kistler Racing Products Returns As

Kistler Racing Products Returns As...

1/20/2012
MAUMEE, OH (1-20-2011) by Scott Porter - F.A.S.T. Public Relations The Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Series is pleased to announce that Paul Kistler, owner of Kistler Engines and Kistler Racing Products in Erlin, Ohio, has agreed to return as the championship series' title sponsor for the 2012 racing season. This marks the fourth consecutive year for the F.A.S.T. Championship Series to carry the Kistler Racing Products speed shop brand at Fremont Speedway and...more
Scott Porter
  • Scott Porter on Jan 20, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/20/2012
Tags: Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway, FASTonDIRT
Countdown to banquet, Santa Maria

Countdown to banquet, Santa Maria...

1/19/2012
“KWS Tonight” is back on the air this evening at 7pm pst on the homepage of http://www.kwssprints.com as we continue the countdown to the championship awards banquet that is coming up on January 28 in Fairfield. With the banquet just over a week away we will give an update on the event and some of the special prizes that will be up for grabs to the top-20 drivers. The deadline for tickets is Monday so if you plan on going to the banquet get your order and payment in...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 19, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/19/2012
Brady Bacon – Chili Bowl Kicks off

Brady Bacon – Chili Bowl Kicks off...

1/18/2012
(Bill W) January 16, 2012 – Brady Bacon’s 2012 racing season kicked off with a run at the Chili Bowl last week in his home state. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver teamed up with the Wilke-Pak team and in his preliminary, finished one spot short of locking himself into Saturday night’s feature event. A tangle with a fellow competitor derailed his chances on Saturday night. Brady now gears up for Ocala, Florida and USAC sprint car competition, where he will team with...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 18, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/18/2012
Tags: Brady Bacon, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Non-Winged Sprints
VRA TO HOLD GENERAL MEETING FOR RE

VRA TO HOLD GENERAL MEETING FOR RE...

1/18/2012
For Immediate Release: From: Ventura Raceway RE: Registration, 2011 Series Awards and General Meeting Contact: Ventura Raceway: (805) 985-5433 X115 (Oxnard, CA, January 10, 2012) VRA TO HOLD GENERAL MEETING FOR REGISTRATION, 2011 AWARDS AND INFORMATION Ventura Raceway's Ventura Racing Association (VRA) will hold a general meeting on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds for the purpose of 2012 series car and driver registrations,...more
Ventura Raceway
  • Ventura Raceway on Jan 18, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/18/2012
Tags: Non-Winged Sprints
"The Big Guy" Jason Statler is dri

"The Big Guy" Jason Statler is dri...

1/16/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Five- “The Big Guy” Jason Statler Rio Vista, CA – January 16, 2012…Jason Statler has been a staple in California 410 Sprint Car Racing for 20-years and this past season continued to be one of the state’s very best by rounding out the top-five in the Golden State King of the West Series standings. Throughout his career Statler has racked up a loaded resume that...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Jason Statler
Austin McCarl – 2011 Success Adds

Austin McCarl – 2011 Success Adds...

1/16/2012
Austin McCarl – 2011 Success Adds Momentum for 2012! (Bill W) January 16, 2012 – A successful season that yielded a Knoxville Nationals start, multiple wins, Rookie of the Year at Huset’s Speedway, and a sixth place Knoxville point finish, has Austin McCarl primed for 2012. He is hoping to partner with someone for this season’s campaign and one of the brightest young starts in sprint car racing is looking for some support to add to those who made everything possible...more
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  • administrator on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Darrah Has Forgettable Chili Bowl

Darrah Has Forgettable Chili Bowl

1/16/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- The 2012 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals will be an event that Red Lion, PA driver, Cody Darrah, will like to quickly forget as he scored a 10th place finish in the Saturday night E-main. Darrah’s weekend got kicked on with his Wednesday night prelim. Things were off to a promising start for Darrah and his J&K Salvage/Factory Kahne Shocks/Don Ott powered No.89 as he grabbed the second spot in his heat, and transferred to an A qualifier. A 6th place finish...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Cody Darrah, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Petersen Media
Bud Kaeding 19th in Chili Bowl Fin

Bud Kaeding 19th in Chili Bowl Fin...

1/16/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- After charging his way from his 12th starting spot in one of the B mains on Saturday night at the Chili Bowl, Bud Kaeding scored a 19th place finish during the 55-lap feature event. By way of his seventh place finish during his Friday night qualifying main, Kaeding and his BZE/Keith Kunz Motorsports team found his No.2 machine lined up in the 12th spot in one of the evenings B-mains, with only the top six finishers moving on to the finale. Kaeding...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Kaeding Performance
Abreu 21st At Chili Bowl

Abreu 21st At Chili Bowl

1/16/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA: In just his second attempt competing in the Chili Bowl, Rico Abreu successfully made the championship A-main on Saturday night as he raced his way out of one of the B-mains and scored a 21st place finish in the 55-lap finale. Abreu’s week got off to a strong start during his Thursday night qualifying night, as he wheeled his Keith Kunz Motorsports/Abreu Vineyards entry to a third place finish during his heat, followed by a second place run in an...more
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  • Petersen Media on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Kaeding Performance
Double Down Willie Croft brings ho

Double Down Willie Croft brings ho...

1/16/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Six- “Double Down” Willie Croft Rio Vista, CA – January 16, 2012…Becoming a father for the first time this past year Sacramento, California’s Willie Croft finished within an arm’s reach of the top-five in points with the Golden State King of the West Series, locking down the sixth spot in the final tallies. The number six seemed to run wild for the driver known...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/16/2012
Tags: Willie Croft
Three-Peat for Kevin Swindell!

Three-Peat for Kevin Swindell!

1/14/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2012) – It took a quarter of a century to crown the first back-to-back winner in Chili Bowl Nationals history. After crowning that champion last January, it only took one more year for a three-peat champion as 22-year-old Kevin Swindell of Germantown, TN, captured his third Golden Driller in a row by wiring the field in Saturday night’s 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals championship finale at the QuikTrip Center’s...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 15, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/14/2012
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Saturday's Feature Lineups!

Saturday's Feature Lineups!

1/14/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2012) – Prior to last year, no driver had ever been able to pull off back-to-back Chili Bowl triumphs at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. Now, after becoming the first driver in event history to post two wins in a row last January, Kevin Swindell is in prime position for a three-peat as will start Saturday night’s 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals 50-lap finale from the pole position. Swindell, who won...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 14, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/14/2012
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/14/2012 Tulsa Expo Raceway
Kruseman Conquers Friday Field!

Kruseman Conquers Friday Field!

1/13/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 13, 2012) – Two-time Chili Bowl champion Cory Kruseman made his way back to the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway victory lane by topping Friday night’s 25-lap Vacuworx International qualifying feature at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Kruseman battled past Indy 500-bound Bryan Clauson for the lead on the high side en route to a Chili Bowl record seventh career preliminary feature win aboard his...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/13/2012
Tags: Cory Kruseman, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall

Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall...

1/12/2012
(Bill W) January 12, 2012 – A few changes are in store for the 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the 11th Annual Casey’s General Stores USAC Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company. The biggest change will be more racing for the fans, while ticket prices remain the same as always! The UNOH All Star Sprints return for Monday’s Front Row Challenge. They will be battling for $5,000 to win, or $50,000 to win from the back! The...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/12/2012
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Kyle Larson, Southern Iowa Speedway
Kevin Swindell Takes Thursday Win!

Kevin Swindell Takes Thursday Win!

1/12/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2012) – Last January, Kevin Swindell became the first back-to-back winner in a quarter century of Chili Bowl Nationals competition at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. On Thursday night, the 22-year-old from Germantown, TN, put himself in a prime position for a three-peat by winning the 25-lap Suburban Chevrolet qualifying feature event atop the ¼-mile clay oval on the third night of action at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 12, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/12/2012
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Sammy Swindell Scores Wednesday Wi

Sammy Swindell Scores Wednesday Wi...

1/11/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 11, 2012) – Sammy Swindell kept up his winning ways at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway by topping Wednesday night’s 25-lap River Spirit Casino Qualifier “A” Main event at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. The five-time Chili Bowl champion battled ahead of Danny Stratton after a handful of circuits and raced on to his seventh preliminary Chili Bowl main event win in front of Stratton and reigning NASCAR...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 11, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/11/2012
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Larson Wins Chili Bowl Opener!

Larson Wins Chili Bowl Opener!

1/10/2012
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2012) – Coming off a remarkable breakthrough season in 2011, Kyle Larson added yet another notch to the win column by topping Tuesday night’s 25-lap Warren CAT Qualifying feature event to kick off the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. The 19-year-old from Elk Grove, CA, raced by Kevin Ramey for the lead on the high side on the fifth round and worked traffic flawlessly over...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Kyle Larson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Darrah Opens 2012 Wednesday Night

Darrah Opens 2012 Wednesday Night...

1/10/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Cody Darrah will look to get 2012 off to a strong start as he will be in action during the 26th Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the QuickTrip Center in Tulsa, OK. After closing 2011 with a fourth place finish with the World of Outlaws at the Lowes Motor Speedway, and a pair of top-fives in his native Pennsylvania, Darrah is excited to return to the cockpit, during the prestigious midget race against 260 other competitors. “It’s nice getting a...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Cody Darrah, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Petersen Media
First traveling 410 win highlights

First traveling 410 win highlights...

1/10/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Seven- “The Hurricane” Andy Gregg Rio Vista, CA – January 10, 2012…Finishing seventh in the Golden State King of the West Series standings this past season was none other than Seven-Industries driver Andy Gregg, who returned to the traveling 410 Sprint Car tour for the first time since winning Rookie of the Year in 2004. Gregg had competed part time in the...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Andy Gregg
2nd Annual $120,000 LoneStar Sprin

2nd Annual $120,000 LoneStar Sprin...

1/10/2012
Kilgore TX (1/10/12) by DarinShort.com. A whopping $120,000 cash purse has been posted for the 2nd Annual LoneStar Sprint Nationals (LSN) this coming October 11-13, 2012. This represents a $20,000 increase in total purse from 2011. The LSN is a three-day, Sprint Car-only show featuring two divisions: Winged Sprint Cars and Winged RaceSaver® Sprint Cars, and is held at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX. LoneStar Speedway is a brightly lit, fast, high-banked 3/8 mile clay...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaeding Set For Friday Night Chili

Kaeding Set For Friday Night Chili...

1/10/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Campbell, CA driver, Bud Kaeding will make his 2012 debut behind the wheel of his BZE No.2 during the Friday Night preliminary night at the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the QuickTrip Center in Tulsa, OK. In his most recent action, Kaeding claimed a third place finish during the non-winged portion of the Kronik Energy Western World Championships back in November. Now, Kaeding will take his BZE entry, and race the prestigious event...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Kaeding Performance
Rico Teams WIth Keith Kunz For Chi

Rico Teams WIth Keith Kunz For Chi...

1/10/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA: Just days after arriving back on American soil, Rico Abreu will go directly to Tulsa, Oklahoma as he is set to compete in the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals kicking of on Tuesday, January 10th. Abreu heads to the prestigious event fresh off of a fifth place finish against stars from both America and Australia in the Australian Open in Brisbane, AU. He now turns his attention to taking on 260 of the best drivers in the world, all under the...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/10/2012
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Kaeding Performance
Shane Stewart 7th in Australian Op

Shane Stewart 7th in Australian Op...

1/9/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Shane Stewart rebounded from an opening night crash to pick up a seventh place finish at the recently completed Australian Open at the Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane, AU. The two day, World Series Sprint Car event got underway Friday, and the Kratzman Caravan/KRE Racing Engines/BK Trading entry got off to a rough start as Stewart got upside during hot laps. With the crew thrashing to get the car put back together, Shane was able to sneak into the...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 09, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/9/2012
Tags: Shane Stewart, Brisbane International Speedway, World Series Sprintcars
Check out the "For Sale" Section i

Check out the "For Sale" Section i...

1/9/2012
White Lightning Motorsports is still currently trying to consolidate some of our inventory from 2011. We are trying to make room in our shop for the 2012 inventory. Take a look at the new "For Sale" Section in the photos tab. Right now we have our 2010 Eagle Roller, Ostrich Racing Engines 305 Engine and a BRAND NEW 2011 Eagle Chassis for sale. Stay tuned for more parts to come after I return from the Chili Bowl. Call me at (641)218-8271 if you are interested.
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 09, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/9/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Bobby McMahan turns up the heat at

Bobby McMahan turns up the heat at...

1/8/2012
Photo by Bob Tarvin of Tarvin Images A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number 8- Elk Grove veteran Bobby McMahan Rio Vista, CA – January 8, 2012…Drivers and teams are always searching to get better as the year goes on and that’s exactly what Bobby McMahan did this past season with the Golden State King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series. McMahan experienced a hot streak as the summer kicked into full gear and ultimately finished the...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 08, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/8/2012
Tags: Bobby McMahan, Golden State King of the West Sprints
Abreu 5th in Australian Open

Abreu 5th in Australian Open

1/8/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA: Rico Abreu continued to impress his new Australian fans, as the youngster closed his Australian stint with a 5th place finish at the Australian Open against the World Series Sprint Car Series. Action got started off on Friday night, and with 37 cars in the pit area, including Donny Schatz, Jason Johnson, Shane Stewart among many others, Abreu set quick time on the night putting him in great position for the weekend. With three heat races on tap, Abreu...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 08, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/8/2012
Tags: Rico Abreu, Brisbane International Speedway, World Series Sprintcars
Sixteen-year-old Kenny Allen earns

Sixteen-year-old Kenny Allen earns...

1/7/2012
Photo by "Tailgate" Rodriguez A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court Driver Number Nine- “Hoseheads/ Grant’s Fine Art” Rookie of the Year Kenny Allen Rio Vista, CA - January 7, 2012…Playing the role of youngest driver on tour with the Golden State King of the West Series in 2011, Chico, California’s Kenny Allen raced to a ninth place finish in the final standings and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Thus far in his young career Allen has been...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jan 07, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/7/2012
USAC WESTERN CLASSIC RELEASES ITS

USAC WESTERN CLASSIC RELEASES ITS...

1/6/2012
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (January 6, 2012) – The USAC Western Classic Racing Series will embark on its second season in 2012 with at least 11 dirt races planned up-and-down the state of California. The 2012 slate could expand to as many as 13 races with a pair of early season dates to be announced at a later time. The USAC Western Classic Racing Series burst onto the California racing scene in 2011 as one of the only Sprint Car series in the nation running both on...more
Steven Blakesley
  • Steven Blakesley on Jan 06, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/6/2012
Tags: Geoff Ensign, Cory Kruseman, Tim Sherman
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