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Chili Bowl to be aired on CBS

Chili Bowl to be aired on CBS

2/17/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Okla (February 17, 2012) - The date and time has been released for the showing of the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. According to a schedule released by Lucas Oil Productions the broadcast will be aired on April 14, 2012 at 2:00pm EST. The broadcast will be carried by CBS and it’s nearly 200 affiliates across the United States. The 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire was...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 17, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/17/2012
Tags: Midgets
Dollansky Powers to Victory at Vol

Dollansky Powers to Victory at Vol...

2/17/2012
The veteran restarts strong to claim a UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit win BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 16, 2012 - Craig Dollansky had a bittersweet taste in returning to Volusia Speedway Park. One year ago, the sprint car ace led 51 features laps only to leave without a top 10. In his return on Wednesday night to the half-mile dirt oval in Barberville, Fla., Dollansky finished eighth in what he deemed a learning night. In front of a packed crowd on Thursday at...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 17, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/17/2012
Tags: Craig Dollansky, Volusia Speedway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
CDR: Dollansky Dominates for 1st W

CDR: Dollansky Dominates for 1st W...

2/17/2012
Another run with the All Star Circuit of Champions was on tap Thursday for Craig Dollansky and the Big Game Treestands #7 team at Volusia Speedway Park in ‘The Sunshine State’ before attention shifts to three nights to open the 2012 World of Outlaws season. Warm and sunny weather presented a great day for racing as qualifying kicked off the racing program with the Aggressive Hydraulics backed sprinter timing in 13th fastest among the 40 competitors signed in for...more
Craig Dollansky Racing
  • Craig Dollansky Racing on Feb 17, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/17/2012
Tags: Craig Dollansky, Volusia Speedway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
Female History on west coast

Female History on west coast

2/17/2012
Ladies and oh wait its all about the ladies in the west coast in 360 sprint car racing as 2 female drivers are in it to win it and become the winningest female 360 sprint car driver in the west coast as all time female sprint car winner in 410, and 360 history belongs to Jessica Zemken from Sprakers NY with 15 wins total who just picked up her 7th win in a 360 and holds the United States record and holds the east coast record. But this year the 360 title that Destiny...more
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  • Sprint Source on Feb 17, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/17/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaeding Performance history segmen

Kaeding Performance history segmen...

2/16/2012
(This week we debut the "History Segment" presented by Kaeding Performance that will feature highlights from the 2002 Golden State 410 championship weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway) With the racing season getting underway in parts of the country “KWS Tonight” will continue to preview the 2012 year on Thursday at 7pm pst, but also have a glimpse at the past, as we are less than two-months from kicking off the schedule. To view the show this week log onto...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Feb 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/16/2012
New Year Same Results: Astro Titan

New Year Same Results: Astro Titan...

2/16/2012
As the 2012 racing season is just kicking off in America, “Down Under” racing seasons are beginning to wrap up. No matter what country you are racing in, Astro Titanium is helping driver’s record victories. Nowhere was this more apparent than in Australia as Scott Glazebrook extended his lead in the Perth Motorplex Speedcar Standings in his midget. Back in the states, Damion Gardner was busy recording his first victory of the season with the USAC Amsoil National Sprint...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/16/2012
Tags: Astro Titanium, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Lasoski wins Night 1 of UNOH DIRTc

Lasoski wins Night 1 of UNOH DIRTc...

2/16/2012
The winningest driver in Volusia Speedway Park adds another victory amid traffic BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 15, 2012 - For more than 20 straight laps on Wednesday, Volusia Speedway Park was littered with a traffic jam. The intense jumble of lapped cars on the fast, half-mile dirt oval in Barberville, Fla., created dynamic racing at the 41st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Danny Lasoski, the winningest driver in track history, worked...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/16/2012
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Volusia Speedway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
F.A.S.T. Championship Series Annou

F.A.S.T. Championship Series Annou...

2/16/2012
MAUMEE, OH (2-16-12) by Scott Porter - F.A.S.T. Public Relations Its almost time to push start those engines again in Northern Ohio for the upcoming racing season as Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park recently announced their slate of events for 2012. The Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Championship Series presented by Engine Pro and KS Sales and Service is pleased to announce its 20-race schedule for what will be the fourth...more
Scott Porter
  • Scott Porter on Feb 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/16/2012
Tags: Brad Haudenschild, Todd Heller, Phil Gressman
Sprint Car 101 with Jamie Ball

Sprint Car 101 with Jamie Ball

2/16/2012
"Sprint Car 101: Introducing Jamie Ball" next on Thursday, Feb. 16 The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue on Thursday, February 16, with “Introducing Jamie Ball”. The free and open-to-the-public program will be held on the museum’s second floor and it will begin at 7 p.m. This ninety-minute program will be the year’s second in the educational and entertaining series which is aimed at new-comers to, and veterans of, the...more
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  • administrator on Feb 08, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/16/2012
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Danny Lasoski wins Night 1 at the

Danny Lasoski wins Night 1 at the...

2/15/2012
Barberville, FL (2-16-12)By Brian Liskai – There’s just something about Volusia Speedway Park that brings out the best in Danny “The Dude” Lasoski. The Dover, Missouri driver passed Craig Kinser on lap 19 and went on to score his 18th career win at the track during the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions event during the 41st Annual UNOH DIRTCar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Lasoski, a former World of Outlaws champion and...more
Ross Paulson
  • Ross Paulson on Mar 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/15/2012
Tags: All Star Circuit of Champions, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Awards Banquet

Awards Banquet

2/15/2012
2011 Valley Speedway Non-Wing Rookie of the Year
TRENT AUSTIN
  • TRENT AUSTIN on Feb 15, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/15/2012
Tags: Trent Austin, Non-Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Icy Start!

Tuesdays with TMAC – Icy Start!

2/14/2012
Tuesdays with TMAC – Icy Start! (Bill W) February 14, 2011 – Who said there wasn’t ice in Georgia? Terry McCarl and the rest of the All Stars found it last Saturday night at the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania. TMAC had a solid start to his 2012 campaign scoring a ninth and fourth place finish. This week, he heads to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida for five nights of action Wednesday through Saturday. Who isn’t in a good mood to start the season...more
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  • administrator on Feb 14, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/14/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
GARDNER, HAGEN NAB “WINTER DIRT GA

GARDNER, HAGEN NAB “WINTER DIRT GA...

2/13/2012
Two-time USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. has the early lead in the 2012 AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series after second and fourth-place finishes in “Bubba’s Winter Dirt Games” In Ocala, Fla. Clauson finished fourth behind winner Damion Gardner on Thursday night, then nearly beat Darren Hagen to the checkered flag in a spectacular finish to Saturday night’s 30-lapper at the three-eights mile dirt oval. The three-night extravaganza...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 16, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/13/2012
Tags: Darren Hagen, Damion Gardner, Ocala Speedway
Lucas Oil ASCS welcomes Pit Stop U

Lucas Oil ASCS welcomes Pit Stop U...

2/13/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Okla (February 13, 2012) - The Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series is pleased to announce the inclusion of Pit Stop USA in its list of contingency sponsors for the 2012 national schedule with the formation of the Pit Stop USA Hard Charger Award. “We are proud to be associated with such an outstanding group of Sprint Car drivers and teams.” commented Ed Coughenour President of Pit Stop USA. Coughenour continued by saying,” The Pit Stop USA Hard...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/13/2012
Tags: ASCS National, Winged Sprints
Thunderbowl Raceway season fires o

Thunderbowl Raceway season fires o...

2/13/2012
Thunderbowl Raceway opens season with World of Outlaws two-step on March 16 and 17 By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – February 12, 2012…When it comes to keeping fans on the edge of their seats there aren’t many tracks that do it better than the Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway and the always action packed one-third mile oval will come to life in just over a month, with the “Greatest Show on Dirt” invading the Central Valley for two nights of racing. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Feb 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/13/2012
Hafertepe's Debut in Zemco Car Res

Hafertepe's Debut in Zemco Car Res...

2/13/2012
Sam Hafertepe and The Zemco Racing Team had a frustrating season opening weekend at Screven Motor Speedway with The All Star Circuit of Champions. The John and Pee Wee Zemaitis owned sprinter started off the weekend slow but through steady improvement became one of the fastest cars by the weekend’s end but unfortunately the team was not rewarded in the final results. Sam kicked off the season with a disappointing 19th place effort in time trials and was unable to move...more
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  • administrator on Feb 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/13/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brady Bacon – Strong Run at Ocala!

Brady Bacon – Strong Run at Ocala!

2/13/2012
(Bill W) February 13, 2012 – A podium finish and a track record highlighted the weekend with USAC in the Hoffman owned Dynamics #69 last weekend in Ocala, Florida. The three-night event saw Thursday and Saturday shows sandwich a rainout on Friday night, when Brady set a new track record in qualifying before the rains came. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will take aim at the Lucas Oil ASCS National opener in Arizona March 2 and 3. Brady teamed with the famous...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 13, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/13/2012
Tags: Brady Bacon, Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Shane Stewart Scores WSS Win With

Shane Stewart Scores WSS Win With...

2/12/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Since taking the wheel of the Luch Monte owned No.17, Shane Stewart has gone through enough nights of bad luck that would make people wonder who they had wronged for such bad karma. Through weeks of hard work, Stewart and his team scored a wild win Wednesday night at Manjimup Speedway. Stewart lined his machine up second, and shared the front row with fellow Monte Motorsports driver, Steven Lines. The duo appeared to be the class of the field, but the...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 12, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/12/2012
Tags: Shane Stewart, Winning, Petersen Media
Stewart and Johnson Lead the Way f

Stewart and Johnson Lead the Way f...

2/12/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA: Factory Kahne would like to congratulate Jason Johnson and Shane Stewart for both picking up wins with the World Series of Sprint Cars series in Australia this week, as the two drivers continue to be strong on their Factory Kahne shock packages. On Wednesday, Shane Stewart picked up his first WSS win of the season at Manjimup Speedway aboard his Luch Monte owned, Miracle Recreation Equipment/J&J machine. Track conditions were tretourous on this night,...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 12, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/12/2012
Tags: Shane Stewart, Jason Johnson, Winning
Darrah Third at Screven

Darrah Third at Screven

2/12/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Cody Darrah and his Kasey Kahne Racing team took advantage of the All Star Circuit of Champions season opener in Georgia, as the Red Lion, PA native tallied a third place finish to close out his season opening weekend. Darrah and his team hit the dirt on Friday night, and they simply didn’t have the results that they were looking for. With 26 cars on hand, Cody timed in his Schroth Racing/Factory Kahne Shocks/Roth Motorsports backed entry in with the...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 12, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/12/2012
Tags: Screven Motor Speedway, All Star Circuit, Kaeding Performance
Bud Kaeding Puts Together a Pair o

Bud Kaeding Puts Together a Pair o...

2/12/2012
PETERSEN MEDIA- Just after spending a week racing in Arizona, Bud Kaeding traveled across the country and took on the USAC National Sprint Car Series, as they had their season opener in Ocala, Florida at Bubba Raceway Park. Action kicked off on Friday night, and Kaeding was quick out of the box aboard his BK Motorsports/High Five Pizza/Alviso Rock backed entry. During qualifications, Kaeding timed in with the 10th fastest lap against the star-studded field, and would...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 12, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/12/2012
Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, Kaeding Performance
OCRS Dons New Tread Wear for 2013

OCRS Dons New Tread Wear for 2013...

2/10/2012
Tulsa Oklahoma (December 10, 2012) - The next Oil Capital Racing Series sprint car season will see a new tire rule as the series has selected Hoosier Tire as the official racing tire beginning in 2013. When Goodyear made the announcement this past summer they were withdrawing from dirt track racing, OCRS began to research a replacement supplier for the growing series. After reviewing the proposals, Hoosier Tires was the tire of choice. “OCRS had another year option...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Dec 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/10/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Announces 305 Sprint Cars

ASCS Announces 305 Sprint Cars

2/10/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, OK (February 10, 2012) - For the past few months there has been a lot of questions in regards to the reality of there being a set of rules from the American Sprint Car Series that will govern 305 Sprint Car Racing. The short answer is yes. Based off the car rules that govern the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series along with a variation of the RACESAVER style of engine, the effort being spearheaded by Scott Brown of Lubbock, Texas has set the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/10/2012
Tags: West Texas ASCS 305s, Winged Sprints
Canyon Region Schedule Revealed

Canyon Region Schedule Revealed

2/10/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, OK (February 10, 2012) - The 2012 schedule of events for the ASCS Canyon Region is now available. The schedule comprised of 21 dates will see the best non-wing driver in the southwest competing at five tracks in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Canyon Speedway Park, located in Peoria, Arizona just north of Phoenix, will kick off the ASCS Canyon Region’s sixth season of competition in March and will host the ASCS Canyon Region a total of twelve...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/10/2012
Tags: ASCS Canyon Regional, Non-Winged Sprints
Hilborn Fuel Injection Announces S

Hilborn Fuel Injection Announces S...

2/10/2012
Hilborn Fuel Injection Announces Series Sponsorship of TSRS 305 Sprint Car Class (Aliso, Viejo, Ca., 01/21/2012) - Hilborn Fuel Injection is proud to announce that it will be the series sponsor of the Tri-State Race Saver (TSRS) Sprint Car class for the 2012 race season. The announcement ceremony and local media coverage added excitement to the packed TSRS booth at the Motorsports Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania on January 21. During the ceremony the sponsor check was...more
Andrew Starr
  • Andrew Starr on Feb 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/10/2012
Engine Pro ASCS S.O.D Presented by

Engine Pro ASCS S.O.D Presented by...

2/8/2012
Mike Strevel - Tulsa, Oklahoma (February 8, 2012)-The 33rd season of sprint car racing will begin at Crystal Motor Speedway on April 28 for the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Presented by ARP series. An incredible variety of events are on the calendar at speedways in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Ontario. A total of 22 races are currently on the schedule and the very special three day Canadian Sprint Car Nationals among the much anticipated 2012 calendar. Highlights for...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 08, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/8/2012
Tags: ASCS Sprints on Dirt, Winged Sprints
An evening with the champ Tim Kaed

An evening with the champ Tim Kaed...

2/8/2012
(Tim Kaeding & Dennis Roth after winning the "Chris & Brian Faria Memorial" in Tulare last season. The KWS champ will be on "KWS Tonight" this Thursday evening. Photo by Paul Trevino) San Jose, California’s Tim Kaeding was recently honored for his King of the West Sprint Car Series title at the championship awards banquet and this Thursday evening at 7pm pst he will be in-studio on “KWS Tonight.” It’s sure to be a can’t miss show with the popular driver and can be...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Feb 08, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/8/2012
Tuesdays with TMAC – Time to Head

Tuesdays with TMAC – Time to Head...

2/7/2012
Tuesdays with TMAC – Time to Head Out! (Bill W) February 7, 2011 – Terry McCarl will be heading South this week with an eye on getting the 2012 season started in Georgia and Florida. He and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team are finalizing preparations for an ambitious schedule that will tentatively see 90+ races with several sanctioning bodies. He’ll head in much healthier than last season when a serious leg injury suffered in 2010 still hampered him. The schedule listed...more
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  • administrator on Feb 07, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/7/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Allard 2nd Down Under

Allard 2nd Down Under

2/7/2012
Allard 2nd in New Zealand Championship PETERSEN MEDIA: With all of his success in New Zealand, Jonathan Allard still had the 42nd New Zealand Championship at South Island’s Ruapuna Speedway as the race he wanted to win above all others. After all, JA was the defending winner, and was able to adorn the number 1NZ this season. The event got underway on Friday night with a pair of heat races, then concluded Saturday with two more heat races to ultimately put the top-18 in...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 07, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/7/2012
Tags: Jonathan Allard, Petersen Media
Kaeding Second in Winter Challenge

Kaeding Second in Winter Challenge...

2/7/2012
Kaeding Closes Out Winter Challenge With Second Place Run PETERSEN MEDIA- After opening the Winter Challenge in Canyon, AZ with two podiums finishes, Bud Kaeding closed out the event with a second place finish on the final day of competition. The second stint of the challenge got under way on Thursday evening, and the San Jose, CA native had a solid top five running going with four laps to go. As he ran in the fourth position, Kaeding and another car made contact....more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 07, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/7/2012
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Canyon Speedway Park, Kaeding Performance
Dave Blaney Racing from Sprint Cup

Dave Blaney Racing from Sprint Cup...

2/7/2012
CONCORD, N.C. - Feb. 7, 2012 - Dave Blaney will be the latest NASCAR competitor to return to his dirt roots and compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series next week at the 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Blaney follows a trend of NASCAR stars who were raised on dirt track racing and are eager to return to it. Last year, Tony Stewart claimed his first career World of Outlaws victory in July at Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway - a...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 07, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/7/2012
Tags: World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Factory Kahne Shocks Continue Winn

Factory Kahne Shocks Continue Winn...

2/6/2012
Jason Johnson Stays Red-Hot on Factory Kahne Shocks PETERSEN MEDIA: Over the last three weeks in Australia, drivers utilizing Factory Kahne Shocks have been red hot, and last weekend was no different as Jason Johnson picked up the WSS win in Albany on Saturday night. In what was an action packed feature event, Johnson made a late race pass utilizing the low side of the speedway, and cruised on to the popular victory in front of a capacity crowd on his Factory Kahne...more
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  • Petersen Media on Feb 06, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/6/2012
Tags: Shane Stewart, Jason Johnson, World Series Sprintcars
Ensign Caps 2011 Season With USAC

Ensign Caps 2011 Season With USAC...

2/6/2012
ENSIGN GIVES CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALLIONS TO CAR OWNER FINKENBINDER Three months after the final checkered flag flew at Irwindale Speedway, Geoff Ensign’s whirlwind 2011 season finally came to a close in Sacramento at the USAC Western States Awards Ceremony held at Thunder Valley Casino. Already presented with his awards at the Night of Champions in Indianapolis, IN, Ensign was once again center stage, this time capping off his 2011 season at the microphone. Master of...more
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  • Ron Lingron on Feb 06, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/6/2012
Tags: Geoff Ensign, USAC Dirt, USAC Western Classic Racing Series
Carson McCarl – A New Chapter Awai

Carson McCarl – A New Chapter Awai...

2/6/2012
Carson McCarl – A New Chapter Awaits! (Bill W) February 6, 2011 –Getting his sprint car start off to a better start in 2011 would have been tough for sixteen year old Carson McCarl. Try winning your first ever competition at Knoxville Raceway and becoming the youngest winner in the track’s storied history. Throw in two more wins and a track championship (again the youngest to ever do so) and you’ve got a heck of a year! The Altoona, Iowa driver will be stepping up...more
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  • administrator on Feb 06, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/6/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Motorsports Ventures, the PAS & WO

Motorsports Ventures, the PAS & WO...

2/5/2012
World of Outlaws invade Perris Auto Speedway for “So-Cal Showdown” on March 10 By Gary Thomas Lake Perris, CA - February 4, 2012…For the first time since 2007 the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will be in action at the Perris Auto Speedway, as the tour makes its return to Southern California on Saturday March 10 for the “So-Cal Showdown.” Chris Morgan of Motorsports Ventures is excited to have the “Greatest Show on Dirt” back in Southern California at the...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Feb 05, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/5/2012
KNIA/KRLS Sprint Car Preview Satur

KNIA/KRLS Sprint Car Preview Satur...

2/4/2012
New Knoxville GM Toby Kruse, Kevin Swindell, Clint Garner, Dusty Zomer and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Director Bob Baker will join us for part 1 of our 2012 Sprint Car Preview show Saturday January 28, 2012 from 12:30-2pm Central time LIVE on KNIA/KRLS Radio 92.1 FM or streaming live on www.kniakrls.com. Kruse gives good detail on the Friday format change for the 52nd Knoxville Nationals, Swindell talks about his Chili Bowl win and plans for 2012 plus hear what...more
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  • administrator on Jan 27, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/4/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
Midwest Open Wheel Association Ann

Midwest Open Wheel Association Ann...

2/3/2012
(Bill W) February 3, 2012 – The Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) is pumped to announce the addition of a pair of big races for the 2012 season that memorializes two legends of the sport! The First Annual Mary Lee Standridge Memorial will be run at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois on Friday, July 27. In addition, the series will make its first foray into the great state of Indiana when it honors the late Earl Gaerte at the Plymouth Speedway in...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 04, 2012
  • Article Date: 2/3/2012
Tags: MOWA-Midwest Open Wheel Association, Winged Sprints
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
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  • 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
Admin Account
  • 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
Petersen Media
  • 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
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 26, 2012
  • Article Date: 1/26/2012
Tags: Winged Sprints
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