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WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Ohswe

WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Ohswe...

7/25/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ohsweken Speedway & K-C Raceway] [i Concord, NC— July 25, 2009] WHAT • A busy month continues for the World of Outlaws as the series wraps up their second East Coast swing of the season at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29. The series then heads south to the high-banked K-C Raceway in Ohio on Saturday, August 1. After Mother Nature won both nights at Ohsweken last season,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
"Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas

"Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas...

7/27/2009
[b "Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas Oil Sprint Car Loot at Cottage Grove!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 25, 2009)] One night earlier, Jason Johnson claimed sole possession of the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters championship points lead. On Saturday night, the reigning series champion added an exclamation mark by emerging atop a torrid duel atop Cottage Grove Speedway's ¼-mile clay oval for his third series win of the year...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner W

Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner W...

7/27/2009
[b Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner Win at Creek County] [i Lonnie Wheatley, SAPULPA, Okla. (July 25, 2009)] Nick Smith logged his third American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region feature win of the season by topping Saturday night's 25-lap main event at Creek County Speedway. Smith took the lead away from Dustin Morgan in the closing rounds to post his 13th career Sooner score aboard the Wesmar-powered Sooner Network Solutions No. 15s J&J, taking the checkered flag...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rain Halts Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots

Rain Halts Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots...

7/27/2009
[i Rich Vleck, BUSTI, NY (July 25, 2009)] Despite having rain fall on six prior occasions at Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot events in 2009, the seventh time this season was not as brief and wiped out what promised to be a thrilling event at Stateline Speedway. For the first time in 14 events this year, the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Region was rained out while at the track. On two prior occasions, races were called well in advance of teams leaving for the track; on Saturday, the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley

Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley...

7/27/2009
[b Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley: Picks up First Win with Kasey Kahne Racing] [i West Lebanon, NY— July 26, 2009] Craig Dollansky had been knocking on the door all season of picking up his first win since joining Kasey Kahne Racing and he broke through on Sunday night, dominating the event at Lebanon Valley Speedway in New York to score his first win of the season and his first victory since joining the team owned by the NASCAR star. For Dollansky, it was the 29th...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Limaland’s 74th Anniversary Is A C

Limaland’s 74th Anniversary Is A C...

7/27/2009
(Lima, OH) The 2009 Brad Doty Classic was historical in so many ways and the accolades from fans and race teams continue to arrive. It’s disappointing when the race is finally over, yet Friday night, when Limaland Motorsports Park resumed its regular season division championship competition, if you closed your eyes, you could still hear the echo of the mighty Outlaw engines and see the HUGE smile on Steve Kinser’s face. With just six races left and big money on the...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Ohsweken

World of Outlaws Preview: Ohsweken...

7/27/2009
[i Ohsweken, ON—July 27, 2009] Following a very successful inaugural event for the World of Outlaws at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada in 2007, which was the series first race north of the border in nearly 25 years, Mother Nature was victorious both nights last season. In one of the most anticipated events of the 2009 campaign, the series returns to the always racy 3/8-mile on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 for two full nights of racing. Jason Sides was...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – Busy Week Ahead!

Brian Brown – Busy Week Ahead!

7/27/2009
[i (Bill W) July 27, 2009] After two weeks where things happened beyond his control, taking him out of the point lead at Knoxville, Brian Brown rebounded Saturday with a solid top five finish. This week, he’ll participate in a pair of shows with the All Star Circuit of Champions before returning to Knoxville on Saturday. The Brian Brown Racing SuperClean #21 qualified as the 27th car out in the 34-car field on Saturday. The result was the 13th quickest time of the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Inv

Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Inv...

7/27/2009
[b Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Invaders September 18!] [i (Bill W) July 15, 2009] The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders have announced their inaugural appearance at the Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa on Friday, September 18! Farley Speedway is a high-banked ½ mile oval located off Highway 20 on exit 300 in Farley. “The Lil’ Dude” Bobby Mincer currently leads a tight point race nearing the halfway point of the season. Just thirteen points separate the leader from...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Rolling Thunder!

Brandon Wimmer – Rolling Thunder!

7/27/2009
[i (Bill W) July 27, 2009] Rain washed half of Brandon Wimmer’s race weekend away, but he made the most of it with a strong second place run in weekly action at Attica (OH) Raceway Park on Friday night. This week, the All Star Circuit of Champions will hit the Midwest in the “Thunder through the Plains” in Missouri, Kansas and South Dakota. Brandon drove Rick Ferkel’s #0 to a heat race win on Friday night at Attica. “We drew a good pill to start on the front of our...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Attica Raceway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!

Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!

7/27/2009
[i Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!] Austin McCarl added to his 410 sprint car education last weekend, as he ran two main events in two states. He competed Friday night with the Midwest All Star Series in Illinois before competing at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. This week, he’ll get plenty of laps as he plans to run the 410 at US36 Raceway near Osborn, Missouri on Wednesday with the All Stars and Saturday at Knoxville. He’ll take the 360 to Crawford County...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Regional Texas Challenge This

ASCS Regional Texas Challenge This...

7/28/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The ASCS Gulf South Region has been bringing top-flight Sprint Car racing to the Gulf Coast and beyond since 2002, while the ASCS Lone Star Region is flourishing in its inaugural year of action in North Texas. This weekend, a new tradition breathes to life with the ASCS Gulf South and Lone Star Regions squaring off for a pair of $2,000-to-win events in Texas. On Friday night, Waco's Heart O' Texas Speedway hosts the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains C

ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains C...

7/28/2009
[b ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Challenge Shifts to Crawford County Speedway] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The first American Sprint Car Series champion of 2009 will be determined this weekend, as the sixth and final round of the ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Challenge Series takes place at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, IA, this Friday night. Also atop the ASCS Midwest point charts, Lincoln, Nebraska's Jason Danley is in the driver's...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Rebel Region Rolls into North

ASCS Rebel Region Rolls into North...

7/28/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Rebel Region championship points chase continues this Friday night as the series takes to the high-banked, 3/8-mile Northwest Florida Speedway in Baker, FL. Friday's event marks the series lone stop of the year atop the Northwest Florida Speedway clay oval, with Sarasota's Danny Martin, Jr., trying to close in on hs first ASCS championship. Martin holds a 54-point Rebel advantage over...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Daggett Looks for Another ASCS SOD

Daggett Looks for Another ASCS SOD...

7/28/2009
[i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] Dustin Daggett will attempt to capture his seventh straight feature victory at I-96 Speedway in Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP competition on Saturday. The amazing streak dates back to Saturday June 28th, 2008 and led to Daggett sweeping all of the feature events last season at I-96. Daggett would duplicate this feat for the second year in a row with a feature victory on Saturday. Daggett how has...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst – Quincy Checkers!

Kaley Gharst – Quincy Checkers!

7/28/2009
[i (Bill W) – July 27, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst was able to grab his fourth victory of the 2009 season on Sunday, July 19 at the Quincy Raceways near Quincy, Illinois. The win came in exciting fashion aboard the Randy Plath #14P, and it was the third for the team in Sprint Invaders action this season. The Decatur, Illinois driver has had his struggles at the Knoxville Raceway the past two weeks, but the Bruce Williams #7K team will look to rectify that on...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S

Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S...

7/28/2009
[i (Bill W)] Terry McCarl did his “Monkey on a String” act twice again last weekend, coming from the back of the pack to finishes in the top five. He put together a third place finish at ELKO Speedway, a 21st to fourth run at Knoxville and a run from the tail to second at Huset’s. This week, he’ll be busy with five races throughout the Midwest. The weekend started at ELKO Speedway in New Market, Minnesota on Friday. The speedway put dirt over the pavement…always a...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Invade Mer

Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Invade Mer...

7/29/2009
[i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] A busy month of August for the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots gets underway on the first day of the month with a trip to one of the Canada’s finest dirt track facilities. This Saturday, Merrittville Speedway will play host to a Patriot event for the first time since 2006. The anticipation of this race is high for competitors that are both Patriot regulars along with the slew of locals that will run their first feature at...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken.

Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken....

7/29/2009
[b Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken: Wins Opener of Six Nations Showdown] [i Ohsweken, ON— July 28, 2009] The last time that Jason Meyers raced at Ohsweken Speedway in Canada in 2007, he saw his night come to an end on the third lap of the A-Feature when a hard wreck in turn one destroyed his car. Meyers looked to get redemption in 2008, only to have Mother Nature win both nights. He made up for all of that on Tuesday night, picking up the win in the opener of the Six...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesday's with Wayne!

Wednesday's with Wayne!

7/29/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29th 2009] Wayne Johnson drove Harold Main’s #35A to a second place finish at last weekend’s Cottage Grove Speedway stop in Oregon for the Lucas Oil ASCS National series presented by K&N Filters. The weekend was a positive after Wayne had struggled with his health over the past couple of weeks after a hard crash at Knoxville. Tonight and tomorrow he will team with Miles Hill to run with the World of Outlaws at the Ohweken Speedway in Ontario,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tornado Alley – Freshening Up!

Tornado Alley – Freshening Up!

7/29/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29, 2009] It was another week of hard luck for Lincoln, Nebraska driver Billy Alley. Just when things seemed to be going forward in the feature at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday, he was caught up in someone else’s spin. This week, he’ll run a 360 for the first time since May and have a fresh motor for Knoxville. A rough qualifying lap saw Billy time in 18th in the 34-car field on Saturday. “I just can’t get the car to roll around for anything right...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merit

Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merit...

8/3/2009
[b Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merits His First Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Win at Merrittville] [i Rich Vleck, THOROLD, Ont. (August 1, 2009)] In what he described as a “Horrible Season”, Scott Kreutter finally broke through to pick up his first career Lucas Oil ASCS A-Main Win, doing it in impressive fashion. Kreutter, of Alden, NY, lost the lead early on and then fought back to get to the front and stay there for good for the win at a track he used to dabble with in a...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett - Back Home!

Rocket Hockett - Back Home!

8/3/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29, 2009] Jesse “the Rocket” Hockett and the VKCC Motorsports/Tom Buch #13 race team are back home after an extended stay in the Pacific Northwest netted three wins and eight top ten finishes in nine races over thirteen days. This weekend, the Warsaw, Missouri driver will stay closer to home with weekend events at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa and the Double X Speedway in California, Missouri. Last week started with a Wild Winged Wednesday at the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – FVP Paint Scheme for

Brian Brown – FVP Paint Scheme for...

8/3/2009
[i (Bill W) April 29, 2009] 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown, will have a special paint scheme for the 19th running of the 360 Nationals and other select future shows. The car will be adorned in the colors of Factory Value Parts! Fans accustomed to seeing him driving in purple SuperClean colors will have to adjust their eyes a bit to the red and black design. FVP and SuperClean operate in the same family of great products. The driver who hails from...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Schatz Continues His Dominance of

Schatz Continues His Dominance of...

8/3/2009
[b Schatz Continues His Dominance of K-C Raceway: Wins for 4th Time on Saturday Night] [i Alma, OH - August 1 2009] Every single time that Donny Schatz has competed at K-C Raceway in Ohio with the World of Outlaws, he has been in contention for the win. After finishing fourth in his debut at the track in 2004, he picked up his first victory at the track the following season. He followed that up with two more triumphs including a victory last season and the three-time...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Fi

On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Fi...

8/3/2009
[b On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Finale of Six Nations Showdown at Ohsweken] [i Ohsweken, ON— July 29, 2009] After having a flat tire while running second on Tuesday night while battling for the lead and a win, Jason Sides had one thing on his mind on Wednesday and that was to pick up another victory at Ohsweken Speedway, where he has been blazing fast in all three of his starts. He did pick up that win in convincing fashion in the finale of the Six Nations Showdown,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jeff Babcock Wins Fricke Thunderst

Jeff Babcock Wins Fricke Thunderst...

8/3/2009
[i (Lima, OH)] Limaland Motorsports Park’s three weekly divisions took to the track in front of the second largest crowd of the season when Limaland welcomed St. Rita’s Hospital and Robinson Heating and Cooling employees. As usual, the racing was extremely competitive and dramatic last lap passes were the norm during the heat races and features. It was a special night for the Bud Thunderstocks, who not only ran their feature event, but also participated in the Fricke...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Iron

WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Iron...

8/3/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway] [i Concord, NC— August 3, 2009] • The inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is up next for the World of Outlaws on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. The finale of the event will be 55 laps of green flag racing with the winner earning $20,000 as the “Month of Money” continues for the World of Outlaws. After getting rained out in the spring at I-55, the Ironman 55...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural...

8/3/2009
[b 55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part I] [i Pevely, MO - August 3, 2009] Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa

19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa...

8/4/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 3, 2009) – A blockbuster field of well over 100 entries is set to converge upon Iowa's Knoxville Raceway for this weekend's running of the 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals featuring the Lucas Oil Sprint Cars, with a $10,000 payday awaiting the winner of Saturday night's championship main event. The three-night Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters event, including full preliminary cards on Thursday and Friday...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
A-Verdi King of Central New York T

A-Verdi King of Central New York T...

8/4/2009
[b A-Verdi King of Central New York To Be Crowned as Part of Big Money Weekend for the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (August 3, 2009)] In the massive weekend for ASCS racing, two major events in Central New York will not only help to decide the 2009 Champion, it will crown the first King of Series Champion of 2009. The Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots close out the 2009 A-Verdi Storage Container King of Central New York Series this Friday and Saturday...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: ASCS Patriot Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS Sprints on Dirt at Butler Spe

ASCS Sprints on Dirt at Butler Spe...

8/4/2009
[i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (August 3, 2009)] The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP makes its only appearance of the 2009 season at the Butler Speedway in Quincy, MI, this Saturday night. The high-banked 3/8-mile oval at Butler will feature several track regulars ready to ambush the regular competitors of the ASCS SOD series. While trying to hold off some of the Butler competitors, the battle for the ASCS SOD Championship at the SOD Cup continues...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown - 360 Nationals Week!

Brian Brown - 360 Nationals Week!

8/4/2009
[i (Bill W) August 4, 2009] It’s the busiest time of the year for a sprint car driver, and this week will be no different. Brian Brown will attempt to win his first Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals this week at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. He will qualify on Friday night with the 360, and pull double duty on Saturday with the 410. A second place finish in last week’s 410 feature at Knoxville has the SuperClean #21 in a good place heading into Nationals...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC - Providing the

Tuesdays with TMAC - Providing the...

8/4/2009
[i (Bill W) August 4, 2009] Terry McCarl provided the thunder to the lightning surrounding Huset’s Speedway Sunday night. He topped an All Star Circuit of Champions field for $10,000. A win at Knoxville on Saturday made two for a weekend that also included a new half-mile sprint car speed record at the Belleville High Banks in Kansas. This week, he will aim for his third 360 Nationals title at Knoxville. TMAC and Gary Wright logged identical 11.000 second laps in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett - Eight Nights of H

Rocket Hockett - Eight Nights of H...

8/4/2009
[i (Bill W) August 4, 2009] “On the Eighth Night of Hockett my true love gave to me…a Mr. Sprint Car title!” At least Jesse Hockett hopes so. Cox Design and Metal Fabrication Iowa Speedweeks is underway, and Jesse won’t miss a beat at Knoxville and Oskaloosa, as he plans to run eight of the ten nights remaining (the other two are reserved for other competitors qualifying nights). It all starts this week, with the 360 Nationals and the Non-wing Nationals at...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Iro

World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Iro...

8/4/2009
[i Pevely, MO—August 4, 2009] History will be made at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 as the World of Outlaws take to the high-banked bullring for the inaugural Ironman 55. The finale of the event will be 55 green flag laps with $20,000 awaiting the winner as the “Month of Money” rolls on for the World of Outlaws. The Ironman 55 will be the longest race in the modern era of the series, at one of the raciest tracks on the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural...

8/4/2009
[i Pevely, MO— August 4, 2009] Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the grueling 55-lap A-Feature event on...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Ironman

World of Outlaws Preview: Ironman...

8/5/2009
[i Pevely, MO—August 5, 2009] I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri always makes for some of the most exciting and closest racing of the season on the World of Outlaws circuit and the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring will help make history this weekend as the facility plays host to the inaugural Ironman 55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the finale on Saturday, August 8. The event kicks off on Friday, August 7 with a full night of racing. Last season Jason Meyers and Craig...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 05, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/5/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne - In Defense

Wednesdays with Wayne - In Defense...

8/5/2009
[i (Bill W) August 5, 2009] “Birthday Boy” Wayne Johnson will attempt to defend his 360 Nationals championship this week, and become the first driver to win the event three times. The Knoxville, Iowa driver has driven for seven different car owners this season, and will add an eighth when he pilots the Gorby #G1 in this weekend’s 1st Annual Casey’s USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals, and the Casey’s Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company. A week...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 05, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/5/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wayne Johnson Wins ASCS Knoxville

Wayne Johnson Wins ASCS Knoxville...

8/7/2009
[b Wayne Johnson Wins ASCS Knoxville Nationals Thursday Prelim] [i Lonnie Wheatley, KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2009)] No driver has ever won the ASCS Knoxville Nationals on three different occasions. But, Oklahoma City, Okla., native Wayne Johnson has a solid chance of changing that fact after an impressive triumph in Thursday's 20-lap preliminary feature, putting the caps on the opening night of competition at the 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals atop the famed...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil Sprint Cars on VERSUS th

Lucas Oil Sprint Cars on VERSUS th...

8/7/2009
[b Lucas Oil Sprint Cars on VERSUS the Next Two Saturdays!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 5, 2009)] Race fans are reminded to tune in to the VERSUS television network over each of the next two Saturdays to catch the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters racing action from the Jetmore Motorplex. The opening night of the Steve King Memorial will air in a one-hour program this Saturday, August 8, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with the second and final night...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Good Week on the

Brandon Wimmer – Good Week on the...

8/7/2009
[i Bill W - August 5th, 2009] Brandon Wimmer and Rick Ferkel had a successful week with the All Star Circuit Champions’ “Thunder through the Plains” races. All finishes, save an accident at Huset’s Speedway, saw the #0 team finish in the top seven. This week, they’ll head to the Ironman 55 at the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri to compete with the World of Outlaws. The high banked track should play to the Fairmount, Indiana driver’s favor. More high banks last...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tornado Alley - All Systems Go!

Tornado Alley - All Systems Go!

8/7/2009
[i (Bill W) August 5, 2009] Everything appears to be in order for “Tornado” Billy Alley heading into the biggest time of year for a sprint car driver. This week, he’ll attempt to win an unprecedented third 360 Nationals title, with a Thursday qualifying effort planned. With a successful 360 effort in Wichita last Sunday, the Lincoln, Nebraska driver is finally comfortable with the racecar. Comfortable would not have been in Billy’s vocabulary on Friday night. In his...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst – Under the Radar!

Kaley Gharst – Under the Radar!

8/7/2009
[i (Bill W) – August 6, 2009] One of the drivers seemingly flying under the radar for this week’s Cox Design and Fabrication Iowa Speedweeks is 21 year old, “Showtime” Kaley Gharst. It was just two years ago that the Decatur, Illinois driver won three races at Knoxville in this weekend alone. This time around, he’ll throw his hat in the ring for “Mr. Sprint Car” honors as the Bruce Williams #7K team plans on running all the shows, whether they require a wing or...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Excitement Building for the Inaugu

Excitement Building for the Inaugu...

8/7/2009
[b Excitement Building for the Inaugural Ironman 55 at the Always Thrilling I-55 Raceway] [i Pevely, MO - August 6th, 2009] It’s hard to get World of Outlaws drivers to agree on much, but one thing they do agree on is that I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is one of the most racy and exciting tracks on the circuit that provides some of the closest side-by-side action all season on the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring. History will be made this weekend as the World of...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Terrell earns top ten finsh in GSC

Terrell earns top ten finsh in GSC...

8/7/2009
[b The 360 that could; Sebastapol’s Terrell drives family car to Golden State Series top ten] [i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Public Relations] PETALUMA, CA 8-1-09 – Sebastopol’s Bradley Terrell has had his share of good fortune and bad throughout the 2009 racing season. After several weeks of mixed luck, the North Bay resident finally titled the scale of luck further into his favor after an impressive charge during the Golden State Challenge Series event at...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Aug 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/7/2009
Tags: Bradley Terrell, Petaluma Speedway, Winged Sprints
Camron Mendes continues to roll

Camron Mendes continues to roll

8/8/2009
[b Despite adversities, Mendes continues to advance in area sprint point standings] [i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] [b PLACERVIILLE, CA –] The summer months are nearing their end but Rohnert Park’ s Camron Mendes is far from completing his mission for the 2009 racing season. After a 12th place finish last weekend at Placerville Speedway, Mendes now maintains a top 12 status in two of Northern California’s most competitive sprint car campaigns. The Cardinal...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Aug 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/8/2009
Tags: Cameron Mendes, Winged Sprints
ASCS Knoxville Friday Report

ASCS Knoxville Friday Report

8/8/2009
[b McCarl is the Spoiler with Last Lap ASCS Knoxville Nationals Prelim Win] [i Lonnie Wheatley, KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2009)] For 19 and three-quarters of a lap, it appeared that Missouri's Brian Brown was going to capture his first career ASCS Knoxville Nationals preliminary feature win. But, Terry McCarl had other ideas, surging past the race-long leader with Justin Clark's checkered flag in sight to put the dramatic finishing touches on Friday night's 19th...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Trevor Lewis Blows Away ASCS Patri

Trevor Lewis Blows Away ASCS Patri...

8/8/2009
[b Trevor Lewis Blows Away ASCS Patriot Field at Black Rock For $4,000 in NY Nationals] [i Rich Vleck, DUNDEE, NY (August 7, 2009)] Trevor Lewis was the odds-on favorite as 34-teams rolled in to the pits at Black Rock on Friday Night. After a tough heat race however he was starting in 14th and had plenty of work to do in the A-Main. By halfway he was in front and checking out for a $4,000 top prize. Lewis, of Upper Black Eddy, PA, got through a six-car pileup on the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa

19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa...

8/8/2009
[b 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals Feature Lineups!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8, 2009)] With two full nights of competition at the 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals in the books, Saturday night's championship feature lineups are set. And with 111 different drivers taking to the track over the two preliminary nights, a pair of two-time event winners are slated to lead the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters feature field to...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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