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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
Petersen Media
  • 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
Petersen Media
  • 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
Petersen Media
  • 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
Ron Lingron
  • 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
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
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
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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
Craig Dollansky Racing
  • 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
Petersen Media
  • 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
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