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Focused on more; Johnny Herrera re

Focused on more; Johnny Herrera re...

2/7/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 7, 2014) - Johnny Herrera has been racing for over 30 years. His résumé reflects his tenacity as a driver with two Knoxville Raceway Championships, 1996 Kings Royal winner despite a collapsed sideboard, 2007 SCOA Champion, and wins that number in the hundreds across nearly every discipline of Sprint Car racing. Asked after all these years of chasing racing, is there anything that surprises him, Herrera chuckled a bit, “The everyday things with...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/7/2014
Tags: Johnny Herrera, ASCS National, Winged Sprints
STANBROUGH JOINS THOMAS JR. TO FOR

STANBROUGH JOINS THOMAS JR. TO FOR...

2/6/2014
Over the last few seasons, Michael Dutcher has become known as one of the top mechanics in USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car racing. The California native continued his streak of strong seasons last year, as he partnered with Cullman, Alabama driver Kevin Thomas, Jr. to reel off seven wins and finish fifth in the season-long championship. This year, they step it up a notch more, as Jon Stanbrough has joined them in a second entry, with both vying for the National...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: Kevin Thomas, Jon Stanbrough, USAC National Sprint Cars
Chili Bowl DVD Sets Ready to Ship

Chili Bowl DVD Sets Ready to Ship

2/6/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 6, 2014) - DVD Sets of the 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire are ready for shipment from Blue Sky Productions. To order the complete week of racing, log onto http://www.blueskytvmedia.com. DVD's can be ordered in various combinations of Qualifying nights and complete sets. Preliminary nights are $35.00 per night. Saturday's races are $40 or save the most by ordering the complete week for $65.00. Previous years can also...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Tony Bruce, Jr. on track for 2014

Tony Bruce, Jr. on track for 2014...

2/6/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 6, 2014) Before the start of the 2013 season, Tony Bruce, Jr. changed everything in his team, except maybe the brand of shoes he wore in the car. Chassis, engine, rear-ends, you name it a different lineup of supplies was bolted to the OneEight Motorsports entry. "We pretty much redeveloped our race team last year and so, at the beginning of the season we had some flaws, and some of those things we had to work out, but once we got those things...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: Tony Bruce, ASCS National, Winged Sprints
19 MIDWEST HPD MIDGET DATES LISTED

19 MIDWEST HPD MIDGET DATES LISTED...

2/6/2014
The 2014 USAC HPD Midwest Midget calendar reflects 19 events, while additional races are under negotiation and will be announced when firm. "We are looking at some exciting additional events which should create heightened competition and increased exposure this year," says HPD Midget coordinator Eric Rankine. "As those are finalized they will be released to enhance the schedules announced today. We had a tremendous battle for championships in 2013 and we expect another...more
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  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: USAC Midwest Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
COMP Cams® Renews Partnership With

COMP Cams® Renews Partnership With...

2/6/2014
Memphis, TN - COMP Cams® will serve as a major sponsor of DIRTCar HP in 2014, marking the valve train leader's fourth consecutive season of involvement with the unique dirt engine builder/manufacturer alliance. The program, of which COMP® was a founding partner, provides a direct line of communication between manufacturers and builders to help create better and more cost-effective engine components. DIRTCar HP includes the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, World...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
REJUVENATED SCHUERENBERG LOOKS TO

REJUVENATED SCHUERENBERG LOOKS TO...

2/6/2014
Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, Missouri teamed with Hank Byram's Rock Steady Racing team to become one of the winningest combinations in AMSOIL National Sprint Car racing in 2011 and 2012. The duo clicked off six wins in that span and were contenders on a nightly basis. After a consistent start to 2013 that saw them in the middle of a tight point race, the latter half of the year became a struggle that ended with the two parting ways and Schuerenberg piecing together...more
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  • Article Date: 2/6/2014
Tags: Hunter Schuerenberg, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Change Highlights Off-Season for S

Change Highlights Off-Season for S...

2/5/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 5, 2014) For Washington's Seth Bergman, change is a welcomed proposition. Looking at ways to move forward, the driver of the Oil Field Equipment and Manufacturing No. 23 saw massive changes to his team during the off-season; the biggest of which coming in team ownership. "I've been driving for Pete Peterson for the past few years. That deal came to an end and now my Dad is half owner along with Dennis Marshala so it's more of a family deal again...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: ASCS National, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Jr. Ready for Fun in the

Hafertepe Jr. Ready for Fun in the...

2/5/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Feb. 5, 2014) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has been greeted with sun after a long haul to Florida this week. “It’s really nice down here,” he said. “I think it’s about 75 degrees.” While the rest of the country is jealous of the weather conditions, this marks a business trip for Hafertepe Jr., who opens the winged sprint car portion of his season this Thursday through Saturday at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala for the 3rd annual Bubba...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Winged Sprints
Big Game Motorsports Driver Sammy

Big Game Motorsports Driver Sammy...

2/5/2014
Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2014) – In exactly one week Sammy Swindell and the Big Game Motorsports team embark upon another busy season of action across the country. Swindell will kick off the 2014 campaign next Wednesday at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., for the five-day, 43rd annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The first two nights feature action with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions and the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Big Game Treestands, Winged Sprints
SSP Micro Sprint Rules Uploaded

SSP Micro Sprint Rules Uploaded

2/5/2014
The rules for the Micro Sprints that will compete at Sunset Speedway Park in 2014 have been posted. To access a copy of the rules click on the "Driver Info" tab or follow this link http://www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=75124. By this class competing at SSP this year it will give fans an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming regional Sprint Car talent and should produce some very competitive races.
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  • Ben Deatherage on Feb 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Restricted Winged Micros, 600cc Winged Micros
ASCS Nation Continues to Grow 2014

ASCS Nation Continues to Grow 2014...

2/5/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 5, 2014) - Already, over 160 races have been submitted for the ASCS Nation for the 2014 season as regional directors continue to submit new dates to the calendar. Most recently, the Speedway Motors Warrior Region, newly formed Carolina ASCS 305cid Region, and Speedway Motors Midwest Region have submitted their lineups for the coming race season. Currently, the only regions still waiting to submit are the ASCS Northwest and ASCS Frontier...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
STIDA Sponsors Winged 410 Sprint C

STIDA Sponsors Winged 410 Sprint C...

2/5/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (February 4, 2014) – STIDA, Short Track Independent Drivers and Associates, has signed on as title sponsor of the Winged 410 Sprint Car portions of the Open Wheel Power Rankings for 2014. A part of the recurring “The Wheatley Chronicles” series of articles on www.racinboys.com, the Open Wheel Power Rankings are determined by cumulative points based on a sliding scale dependent upon car count at Sprint Car and Midget events across all...more
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  • Article Date: 2/5/2014
Tags: 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Reutzel Rides Out Nightmare Weeken

Reutzel Rides Out Nightmare Weeken...

2/4/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 4, 2014) – It had all the makings of an epic weekend for Aaron Reutzel. Things fell into place in the heat races. The car was fast. The driver was on top of his game. But then come feature time, well, things just didn’t go right at all. “It turned into a nightmare of a weekend,” the Clute, TX, driver summed up after a parts failure on one night and then an accident the next night resulted in a quick trip to the crash house...more
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  • Shelbey Reutzel on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Aaron Reutzel, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
First Look: Carolina ASCS 305cid R

First Look: Carolina ASCS 305cid R...

2/4/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 4, 2014) Taking the ASCS 305cid rules package to the east coast for the first time, the Carolina ASCS 305 Region is continuing to add shows to the 2014 lineup. With that in mind, the first six dates have been released with tracks in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. While two remain listed as TBA, Oglethorpe Speedway in Pooler, Ga. will take the first swing with the newly formed region on April 25. A race to pair with the Friday date...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Carolina ASCS 305s, Winged Sprints
ASCS Warrior Region Releases Tenta

ASCS Warrior Region Releases Tenta...

2/4/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 4, 2014) - The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region has released their 2014 tentative schedule, with more dates said to be in the works. Taking the helm for the 2014 season, Larry Hol has presented the first 14 confirmed dates for the Missouri based region that include stops in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. Jerry Hoffman's Springfield Raceway will kick off the 2014 slate with a co-sanctioned event with the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: ASCS Warrior Region, Winged Sprints
Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

2/4/2014
The Modified class at Grays Harbor Raceway and Skagit Speedway will continue with the same rules package that was established for the 2013 season. The phase in period is still in affect and will be followed as it was intended. "I believe it is in the best interest of the racers to not see another rules change after one year." Stated GHR promoter Steve Beitler, "I am working on a program to keep the cost of racing down. I don't want to see added expenses that would ...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Tuesdays with TMAC – Fast Run “Dow

Tuesdays with TMAC – Fast Run “Dow...

2/4/2014
Tuesdays with TMAC – Fast Run “Down Under”! (Bill W) February 4, 2014 – Terry McCarl is slowly dusting off the jet lag from another successful run “Down Under” in Australia. After competing at the President’s Cup at Avalon Raceway near Geelong, Victoria and the Sprintcar Classic at the Premier Speedway near Warrnambool, Victoria, he is setting his sights on Florida action commencing in less than two weeks. Pairing again with Bayaire Industries’ Colin Bulmer and his...more
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  • administrator on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lasoski Going After Belated Birthd

Lasoski Going After Belated Birthd...

2/4/2014
Inside Line Promotions – OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2014) – Fresh off a birthday earlier this week, Danny Lasoski has his sight set on a unique birthday prize. Actually, three of them. Lasoski will open his season this Thursday through Saturday at Bubba Raceway Park for the 3rd annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. It’s a track where Lasoski has enjoyed a lot of success throughout the years, including 2012 when he swept the two All...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Ocala Speedway, All Star Circuit of Champions
NEW SPONSOR, RENEWED ENERGY PROPEL

NEW SPONSOR, RENEWED ENERGY PROPEL...

2/4/2014
Tracy Hines shies away from talk of his inclusion among the greats in USAC racing history. The New Castle, Indiana veteran has amassed some of the most staggering statistics in the organization's annals dating back to 1956, but he is still focused on the task at hand. "I'm kind of a 'live-in-the moment, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately' guy, and lately my last runs in a sprint car were ninth at Perris. I know what the Achilles heel of our program is, and that's our...more
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Tags: Tracy Hines, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi

Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oi...

2/4/2014
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads season will begin it's season February 22nd at Lincoln Speedway. The season will run through the last event at Susquehanna Speedway Park on November 15th. The point series payout for 2014 will be a total of $21,000 going to the top 10 drivers at the end of the season. The series title sponsors Speedway Motors and Champion Racing Oil have returned as title sponsors with Hoseheads...more
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Tags: Pa Sprints 410, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Creek County Speedway releases 201

Creek County Speedway releases 201...

2/4/2014
Terry Mattox – SAPULPA, Okla. (February 4, 2014) – Officials with the Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. have released the 2014 Tentative Race Schedule. The schedule includes 23 “Fast Five Weekly Series” Points events, and six special events. The season will kick off on Saturday night, March 29, 2014 with the first points race for all classes in the “Fast Five Weekly Series.” For the first time ever on Friday night, April 11 the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series...more
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  • Steve Gran on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Creek County Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
ASCS Southwest Announces Seventh S

ASCS Southwest Announces Seventh S...

2/3/2014
TULSA, Okla. (February 3, 2014) - The Hose Advantage Store ASCS Southwest Region has announced its 2014 lineup of events that includes dates in Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas. Nineteen dates have been confirmed with one TBA on the list. There is still a potential for additional dates as the season approaches. The seventh season for the Arizona based region of the ASCS Nation, the 2014 season is scheduled to begin February 28 and March 1 with the Lucas Oil ASCS...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
FEBRUARY & MARCH “SPRINT CAR 101”

FEBRUARY & MARCH “SPRINT CAR 101”...

2/3/2014
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 3, 2014) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to announce its line-up of free and open-to-the-public Sprint Car 101 educational programs for February and March, including a bonus program in Algona, Iowa. The two Third Thursday Series of programs will take place on February 20 and March 20 in Knoxville with evenings featuring “Knoxville Nationals: The First Fifty Years” book authors Eric Arnold & Bob Wilson, and sprint...more
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  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, national sprint car museum
Felker Runs into Tough Luck in Aus

Felker Runs into Tough Luck in Aus...

2/3/2014
(Photo by CJR Motorsport) Inside Line Promotions – LISMORE, New South Wales, Australia (Feb. 3, 2014) – Andrew Felker is searching for a bit of good luck after being riddled by misfortune during his first two weekends of racing in Australia. Felker once again showed his speed last weekend driving for CJR Motorsport at the World POWRi Midget Championship only to be struck down by bad luck at Lismore Speedway. The weekend opened on the right foot last Friday as Felker...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Midgets
Graves Motorsports Building Progra

Graves Motorsports Building Progra...

2/3/2014
(Photo by Mike Howard Photos) Inside Line Promotions – LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 3, 2014) – Graves Motorsports has one main objective in 2014: to win a championship. The team has committed to competing for the ASCS Lone Star Region title and driver Kolt Walker is aiming for his first career series championship. “I’ve run second in the points,” he said. “Last year we ran third in the points. This year we have our mind set on making a commitment to the full schedule and...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: Kolt Walker, ASCS Lone Star Region, graves motorsports
DIRTVision.com Kicks Off Season wi

DIRTVision.com Kicks Off Season wi...

2/3/2014
Bright and bold, online streaming site set to broadcast Feb. 11 at DIRTcar Nationals CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 3, 2014 – DIRTVision.com got a makeover this winter and will be big and bright for the 2014 season, which kicks off Feb. 11-22 with the DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park. DIRTVision.com’s new look comes with a more user-friendly design, giving fans the best experience available when navigating the site. Plus, there will...more
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  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: World of Outlaws, dirt vision, 410 Sprints - Winged
DARLAND TAKES "WINTER CHALLENGE" T

DARLAND TAKES "WINTER CHALLENGE" T...

2/3/2014
Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. emerged as the champion of the six-race "Winter Challenge" series, posting three victories and a second on his way to a five-point margin over runner-up Josh Pelkey. The USAC West Coast/Southwest Sprint Car events were all held at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Darland's third win came in Friday night's 30-lapper as he piloted Casey Minks' Mesilla Valley Transportation/Shark Racing Engines Eagle to victory over Josh Hodges, Nic...more
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Tags: Dave Darland, Colby Copeland, Richard VanderWeerd
USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT

USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT...

2/3/2014
USAC's 2013 Western racing champions will receive accolades Saturday night at the annual USAC Western "Night of Champions," to be held at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, located at 3015 Airpark Drive in Santa Maria, Calif. Happy hour begins at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the awards ceremonies. The top-10 in USAC's AMSOIL CRA Sprint, West Coast Sprint, Honda Western Midget and Honda Western Western Dirt Midget series will be honored, along with the top-5 in...more
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Tags: USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC/CRA Sprints, USAC Western Classic Racing Series
WESTERN HPD MIDGETS DEBUT AT BLYTH

WESTERN HPD MIDGETS DEBUT AT BLYTH...

2/3/2014
The 2014 USAC HPD Western Midget calendar reflects 32 dates (19 on pavement and 13 on dirt), beginning with this Saturday's opener at Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway at Blythe, Calif. Jarid Blondel and Bryant Dawson earned 2013 USAC Championships. Blondel won the 2013 Western title and Dawson was the 2013 Western Pavement king. Saturday's race will be the first for USAC's HPD Midgets since Jake Swanson's victory in 2011. Blondel scored 2013 victories at Madera, Calif. and Las...more
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Tags: USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Dues and Tidbits

Dues and Tidbits

2/3/2014
the racing season is fast approaching again! A few notes & things to get us going. Our association has a membership dues of 50 dollars, We will still have draw for starting position which is 10 dollars, If you do not join group it is a 20 dollar draw for position (as voted on by group) Theses dues will help us get Schedules printed up to hand out! Last year the dues went to put up a web site. We had very limited amount of Schedules to hand out, would be nice to get...more
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  • Dennis Parker on Feb 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/3/2014
Tags: Malvern Bank 360 Sprints, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Richard Vander Weerd Takes $5K Win

Richard Vander Weerd Takes $5K Win...

2/2/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 1, 2014) – Richard Vander Weerd put a halt to Dave Darland’s Winter Challenge dominance by taking the $5,000 winner’s share in Saturday night’s USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car 30-lap finale atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. The Visalia, CA, racer denied Darland his fourth victory in the six race series by taking the lead before the midway point and then holding off the Indiana shoe in the final...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/2/2014
Tags: Richard VanderWeerd, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special

USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special...

2/2/2014
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 2. Josh Hodges (#74X Hodges), 3. Nic Faas (#73 Ford), 4. Jace Vander Weerd (#88 Vander Weerd), 5. Brady Bacon (#99 Bacon), 6. Stevie Sussex (#4 Price), 7. Ryan Bernal (#111 Minks). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Dave Darland (#1X Minks), 2. R.J. Johnson (#51 Martin), 3. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 4. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 5. Mitch Mack (#92 Mack), 6. Michael Woodruff (#83 Woodruff), 7. Casey...more
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  • Article Date: 2/2/2014
Tags: Richard VanderWeerd, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
Darland Takes Another Winter Chall

Darland Takes Another Winter Chall...

2/1/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (January 31, 2014) – Dave Darland added another $2,000 winner’s check to the collection by topping Round Five of USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car action in Friday night’s 30-lap Winter Challenge main event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Darland’s drove to his third victory in five rounds of the six-event series from the pole position aboard the Casey Minks No. 1x entry. While Darland posted Sprint Car...more
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Tags: Dave Darland, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special

USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special...

2/1/2014
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 2. Josh Hodges (#74X Hodges), 3. Casey Shuman (#21X Pollock), 4. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 5. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 6. R.J. Johnson (#51 Martin), 7. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jimmy Crawford (#51X Crawford), 2. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 3. Kenny Perkins (#0K Perkins), 4. Stevie Sussex (#4 Price), 5. Brady Bacon (#99 Bacon), 6. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 7. Mike...more
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Tags: Dave Darland, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
Destiny Takes Over Big Al Kids & M

Destiny Takes Over Big Al Kids & M...

1/31/2014
Inside Line Promotions – ARLINGTON, Wash. (Jan. 31, 2014) – Marvin Smith had battled bone marrow cancer for three years. No matter what slide job the former sprint car champion threw at the vicious disease, it continued to daunt one of the faces of Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore. The ups and downs were as consistent as the victories and wild finishes for Smith, who was known as much for his helpful personality as his propensity to cross the finish line...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Marvin Smith, ASCS National, Winged Sprints
Driver Websites Produces Custom We

Driver Websites Produces Custom We...

1/31/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 31, 2014) – Raidart Racing is the latest team to utilize a custom website from Driver Websites. The father-son team out of Gurnee, Ill., is diehard about racing and took its passion as fans to the seat of a pair of sprint cars. To learn more about Branden and Zach Raidart, visit http://www.RaidartRacingInc.com. The website features background info and will include the latest press releases, an updated schedule with...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Zach Raidart, Branden Raidart, Winged Sprints
Huge Crowd Expected When World of

Huge Crowd Expected When World of...

1/31/2014
CONCORD, N.C. - Jan. 31, 2014 - The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series' inaugural event last season at the Stockton Dirt Track at California's San Joaquin Fairgrounds was one of the highlights of 2013, this year expectations are even greater for the FVP Western Spring Shootout on Saturday, March 22, at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. Three California natives shared the lead - Paul McMahan, Tim Kaeding and Kyle Larson - before Larson finally earned the victory in front of...more
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Tags: Stockton Dirt Track, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
Driver Websites Creates New Websit

Driver Websites Creates New Websit...

1/31/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 31, 2014) – Driver Websites recently debuted a new website for former World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion Danny Lasoski. The website – http://www.DannyLasoski.com – showcases background information on Lasoski as well as his current schedule, up-to-date results and galleries of pictures and videos from the road. Additionally, all press releases featuring and mentioning Lasoski will be added to the website as...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Driver Websites, Winged Sprints
Skagit Speedway Showcases the Late

Skagit Speedway Showcases the Late...

1/31/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 31, 2014) – Skagit Speedway is the latest track to have a customized website by Driver Websites. The famed race track in Alger, Wash., now has the ability to track advertising and analytics, have MyRacePass driver profiles, automatically calculate points from race results and use a mobile web app for lineups, results, news, photos and more at http://www.SkagitSpeedway.com. “I’m very excited to be a part of what Driver...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Skagit Speedway, Driver Websites, Winged Sprints
Lincoln Electric Welds Partnership

Lincoln Electric Welds Partnership...

1/31/2014
CONCORD, N.C. (January 31, 2014) - Lincoln Electric is pleased to announce a partnership for 2014 with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, signaling a commitment by the welding products giant to a passion shared by more than a million fans. "There are more than 800 dirt tracks in the United States and Lincoln Electric is very excited to partner with the premier dirt racing sanction in the World of Outlaws," said Mickey...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special

USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST "Special...

1/31/2014
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 2. Casey Shuman (#21X Pollock), 3. Aaron Reutzel (#21A Miller), 4. Brady Bacon (#99 Bacon), 5. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 6. Dave Darland (#1X Minks), 7. Tony Everhart (#55 Everhart), 8. David Dykes (#55NM Dykes), 9. Ryan Bernal (#111 Minks). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Charles Davis Jr., (#50 Massey), 2. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 3. Mitch Mack (#92 Mack), 4. Mike Colegrove (#17M...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Colby Copeland, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
Copeland Cops Winter Challenge Rou

Copeland Cops Winter Challenge Rou...

1/31/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (January 30, 2014) – Colby Copeland nabbed his first Winter Challenge score by topping the fourth round of USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car action atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval on Thursday night. While Copeland became the third different winner in four rounds of Winter Challenge action, Ricky Thornton, Jr., reeled off his third consecutive win in IMCA Modified competition. After winning his heat race,...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 31, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/31/2014
Tags: Colby Copeland, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series
3M DONATES $25,000 TO KNOXVILLE AN

3M DONATES $25,000 TO KNOXVILLE AN...

1/30/2014
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 30, 2014) - The 3M Foundation has once again shown its commitment to Knoxville and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum by donating $25,000 to the museum foundation’s “Expand the Dream” campaign. Representing the Knoxville 3M plant this week at the check presentation were Todd Weber and Tracinda Yaw, while executive director Bob Baker represented the 501(c)(3) national non-profit museum. 3M employee and museum board member Mike...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 30, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/30/2014
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, national sprint car museum, 410 Sprints - Winged
Beaver Stripes to Sponsor Non-Wing

Beaver Stripes to Sponsor Non-Wing...

1/30/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 30, 2014) – Beaver Stripes Custom Graphics and Molding Supply has signed on as the title sponsor of the Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car portion of the Open Wheel Power Rankings for 2014. A part of the recurring “The Wheatley Chronicles” series of articles on www.racinboys.com, the Open Wheel Power Rankings are determined by cumulative points based on a sliding scale dependent upon car count at Sprint Car and Midget events across all...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 30, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/30/2014
Tags: 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Confirms Salina Spe

Lucas Oil ASCS Confirms Salina Spe...

1/30/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 30, 2014) Promoters of the Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan. have confirmed the return of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real, along with the Speedway Motors Midwest Region on Friday, May 30 ahead of the Eagle Nationals presented by TBJ Promotions. Not to be confused with the Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Okla. which features the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real and American Bank of...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 30, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/30/2014
Tags: Salina Speedway, ASCS National, ASCS Midwest Region
Starks Struggles to Find Luck in F

Starks Struggles to Find Luck in F...

1/29/2014
Inside Line Promotions – WARRNAMBOOL, Victoria, Australia (Jan. 29, 2014) – Although his debut in Australia didn’t end up as he hoped, Trey Starks enjoyed his first racing trip to the country last week. “Despite the racing part, all in all, it was really good to go down there and meet a lot of people,” he said. “The fan base is really eye-opening. It was great to see a different side of the sport. The experience overall was good.” The racing wasn’t as successful. “It...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/29/2014
Tags: Trey Starks, Winged Sprints
Kevin Swindell Endures Up-and-Down

Kevin Swindell Endures Up-and-Down...

1/29/2014
(Photo by SprintcarZone) Inside Line Promotions – WARRNAMBOOL, Victoria, Australia (Jan. 29, 2014) – Kevin Swindell returned to the Land Down Under last week for four premier winged sprint car races in Australia piloting a car for David Dickson of Essendon Ford. “Last year we ran into a bunch of issues and cut some tires so I don’t think we made it to a feature,” Swindell said. “At least this year we made a couple of features.” The busy week kicked off last Wednesday...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/29/2014
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Winged Sprints
Felker Sets Quick Time, Finds Bad

Felker Sets Quick Time, Finds Bad...

1/29/2014
(Photo by CJR Motorsport) Inside Line Promotions – ACACIA RIDGE, Queensland, Australia (Jan. 29, 2014) – Andrew Felker was both fast and unlucky as he opened his three-week trip to Australia last weekend. Driving for CJR Motorsport at the World POWRi Midget Championship at Archerfield Speedway, Felker set quick time during qualifying last Friday. “In qualifying we were the fifth car out and the track was pretty dry slick and went away quickly, so the draw definitely...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/29/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, world powri midget championship, Midgets
Reutzel Opens Strong with Wingless

Reutzel Opens Strong with Wingless...

1/28/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (January 28, 2014) – Slinging the clay in a non-wing Sprint Car isn’t exactly Aaron Reutzel’s bread and butter. Not that one would have guessed that though after the Clute, TX, driver passed 32 cars over the course of three USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Non-Wing Sprint Car features at Canyon Speedway Park over the weekend. While the primary focus of an ambitious 2014 schedule will be capturing the Lucas Oil ASCS National...more
Shelbey Reutzel
  • Shelbey Reutzel on Jan 28, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/28/2014
Tags: Aaron Reutzel, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
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