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Midtown Vending and Southern Gamin

Midtown Vending and Southern Gamin...

4/5/2019
We are excited to announce that Midtown Vending and Southern Gaming Solutions out of Mableton, Ga has signed on to support Michael Fanelli Motorsports for 2019. Thank you so much for the support and look forward to you coming to a race this season.
Frank Fanelli
  • Frank Fanelli on Apr 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/5/2019
Tags: Michael Fanelli, NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
SEH Motorsports Welcomes Dental Te

SEH Motorsports Welcomes Dental Te...

4/8/2019
26 Promotions – Arlington, WA – (April 8, 2019) – SEH Motorsports announced today that they will welcome Dental Temps Staffing Solutions, LLC on board of the No. 11w Non-Wing Sprint Car for the 2019 season. Dental Temps Staffing Solutions is able to free dentist’s time and save them money by providing them with staffing, payroll, and credit card processing at a fraction of the cost. They are currently redefining how staffing and other services are offered to the dental...more
Darren Ward
  • Darren Ward on Apr 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/8/2019
Tags: Spencer Hill, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Practice Sunday Officially Cancell

Practice Sunday Officially Cancell...

4/11/2019
This Sunday's practice at Willamette Speedway has officially been cancelled due to weather again. Next up will be our first race of the season on Saturday, April 20th at Cottage Grove Speedway. Forecast right now is for great weather beginning next Wednesday. Hopefully things will dry out enough for us to go racing.
Rob Lindsey
  • Rob Lindsey on Apr 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/11/2019
Tags: WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
DREVICKI DOMINATES IN USAC EAST CO

DREVICKI DOMINATES IN USAC EAST CO...

4/14/2019
By: Jenna Shotz ABBOTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (April 14th, 2019) The 2018 USAC East Coast Points Champion, Steven Drevicki, started off his 2019 campaign in the best way possible. Drevicki, from Reading, Pennsylvania combined his knowledge of Lincoln Speedway and his expertise in a wingless sprint car and came up with a near flawless night of racing. Heat #1 went to Carlisle, PA’s Chandler Leiby. Late in the race, Leiby felt the heat from Eddie Strada, who came from the...more
Jenna Schostkewitz
  • Jenna Schostkewitz on Apr 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/14/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
CHRIS ALLEN JR. RIM RIDES TO VICTO

CHRIS ALLEN JR. RIM RIDES TO VICTO...

4/18/2019
By: Jenna Shotz DELMAR, DELAWARE (April 18th, 2019)- Chris Allen Jr. scored his first series victory on Wednesday at the ½ mile of Delaware International Speedway with the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars. Bill Unglert had the early lead, holding off Allen’s advances until lap seven. Once Allen found comfort on the top groove, he managed to rocket past Unglert and secure the lead coming out of turn two. Until a caution on lap 17, Allen managed to have a four-second lead on...more
Jenna Schostkewitz
  • Jenna Schostkewitz on Apr 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/18/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Shuman’s Strong Run Shuttered by M

Shuman’s Strong Run Shuttered by M...

4/19/2019
(Image: Ben Thrasher) 26 Promotions – Queen Creek, AZ – (April 18, 2019) – Rick Shuman’s return to the track in the No. 25AZ with the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series started out on a high note Saturday with a lot of comfortability built into the car for hot laps coupled with a nice pill draw. A short heat race would kick off the racing action for Shuman as he took the green flag from the third position. Often a difficult track to tackle in any condition, the...more
Darren Ward
  • Darren Ward on Apr 19, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/19/2019
Tags: Rick Shuman, Arizona Speedway, ASCS National
First race at Sandia is in the boo

First race at Sandia is in the boo...

4/13/2019
The first race of the season at Sandia Speedway had mixed results for the team. Michael started 2nd in his heat race and took the lead on Lap 4 and won. He started 7th in the main and had a great start and moved to 2nd place on Lap 2. Michael, Jason Grady and Colt Treharn had a 3 car battle going for most of the race while Travis Oldfield led the race. Michael finished 4th and due to a couple of mechanical issues. The team is looking forward to the next race on...more
Frank Fanelli
  • Frank Fanelli on Apr 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/13/2019
Tags: Michael Fanelli, Sandia Speedway, NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association
TEAM faces catastrophic engine fai

TEAM faces catastrophic engine fai...

5/10/2019
The team incurred a catastrophic engine failure at the 2nd NMMRA race of the season. Michael was running second in the heat race when a valve broke causing major damage to our motor with a whole in the block as well as damage to the head. Thanks to John McGerigle to get the motor out of the car and torn down so we can rebuild. Also big thanks to Charlie Fegan who just completed rebuilding our back up motor. The team will be ready for the 3rd NMMRA race on 5.18.19.
Frank Fanelli
  • Frank Fanelli on May 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/10/2019
Tags: Michael Fanelli, Sandia Speedway, NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association
Buckwalter Tabbed for Gallagher En

Buckwalter Tabbed for Gallagher En...

5/14/2019
News broke late on Monday night that Tim Buckwalter of Douglasville, PA, would take control of the driving duties of the Bill Gallagher owned, Curt Michael prepared, Triple X chassis 5g entry starting this weekend at Big Diamond and Grandview, and taking the rest of the schedule race by race as Buckwalter's schedule allows. Buckwalter, the veteran of open wheel competition is a two time 600cc micro sprint champion at the Action Track USA, in addition to a Speedstr...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on May 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/14/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Strada to Continue USAC East Coast

Strada to Continue USAC East Coast...

5/15/2019
Nick Fillman USAC ECSC In racing there are a number of ups and downs, and unfortunately this week Eddie Strada found himself in one of those down periods. But, the third generation driver will not be down very long. Strada has confirmed that he will continue his chase for the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series championship behind the wheel of his family owned no. 42e machine for the remainder of the season. The Lake Ariel, PA driver is off to a great start...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on May 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/15/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Drevicki Grabs Second Win of the S

Drevicki Grabs Second Win of the S...

5/18/2019
Nick Fillman USAC ECSC. (Minersville, Pennsylvania. 5/17) After fighting off an evening thunderstorm, a stellar field of 31 Rapid Tire USAC East Coast 360 Sprint Cars jammed the pit area at the Big Diamond Speedway for a fantastic night of open wheel racing. Following the top eight redraw, Tim Buckwalter in his new Gallagher 5g ride, and sprint car rookie Tyler Brehm would share the front row of the talented 20 car feature field and lead them to green. Buckwalter would...more
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  • administrator on May 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/18/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
New Ride, No problem, As Buckwalte

New Ride, No problem, As Buckwalte...

5/19/2019
Nick Fillman: USAC ECSC (Bechtelsville, PA. May 18th, 2018) It all started with a phone call on Monday, and ended with victory lane photos on Saturday for Tim Buckwalter of Douglasville, PA as he was able to collect his first Rapid Tire USAC East Coast 360 sprint car win at his weekly home track the Grandview Speedway. Joe Biasi and Carmen Perigo would lead the field to the green flag, but the caution would quickly wave as Eddie Strada and Christopher Allen got...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on May 19, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/19/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Biasi Dominates Bridgeport For USA

Biasi Dominates Bridgeport For USA...

5/27/2019
Nick Fillman USAC ECSC Swedesboro, NJ (May 26th, 2019), Joe Biasi of Mary D, Pennsyvania wrapped up a dominant weekend by cruising to a convincing win in the Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Cars feature event at the Design for Vision, Sunglass Central 3/8ths mile oval at the Bridgeport Speedway. Biasi started out the weekend by collecting a second place on Friday at the Trail-ways Speedway, and a win at the Path Valley speedway in wingless Super Sportsman Sprint car...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on May 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/27/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Buckwalter Blasts to Big Diamond V

Buckwalter Blasts to Big Diamond V...

6/8/2019
Minersville, PA. June 7th, 2019 Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC For the second time in their first four races together, Tim Buckwalter piloted the Bill Gallagher owned, Curt Michael prepared entry into victory lane in Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series action. The win for Buckwalter kicks off what is a busy schedule for the driver as he will compete in modified action on Saturday at the Grandview Speedway before moving on to action next week with the USAC National...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jun 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/8/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATUR

SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATUR...

6/24/2019
SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATURES AT GONDIK LAW SPEEDWAY Peterson Stordahl Top Traditional and Winged Sprints UMSS/Renegade Battle By Jerry O'Brien 6-21-19 Superior, WI Racing Friday night June 21st at Gondik Law Speedway was essentially an Open Wheel show. Coming to the cool shores of Lake Superior was the North/South clash between the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series and the Renegade Sprint Car Series featuring both Winged and Traditional Sprint cars. The...more
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  • administrator on Jun 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/24/2019
Tags: Gondik Law Speedway, WISSOTA, 360 Sprints - Winged
Eddie Strada “Edges” the field at

Eddie Strada “Edges” the field at...

7/1/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Fultonville, New York, June 30th, 2019. “The Edge” Eddie Strada from Lake Ariel, PA was able to grab his first Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series victory of the year after re-passing, and holding off Steven Drevicki to take the checkers. Strada would start his night off on the right foot after pulling the number one pill for the nights action and placing him on the pole of heat one. Strada would go on to win heat race...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Pauch Selected for Gallagher Entry

Pauch Selected for Gallagher Entry...

7/2/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars July 2nd, 2019 When Bill Gallagher and Curt Michael made the move to put Tim Buckwalter into the potent 5g machine for the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, they knew that they’d be getting a talented driver. Another thing that they knew was having to work around Tim’s dedicated Saturday Night commitments to modified racing at the Grandview Speedway. Such a conflict, occurs when the series invades the New Egypt...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/2/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
We still have some gremlins in the

We still have some gremlins in the...

6/15/2019
We raced at Sandia Speedway on 6.1519 and we won the heat race and the dash for cash. We started P2 in the main and broke a power steering line which ended our night.
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  • administrator on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/15/2019
Tags: Michael Fanelli, Sandia Speedway, NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association
Michael wins at Sandia Speedway

Michael wins at Sandia Speedway

6/29/2019
We finally shook the gremlins this season. Michael had a good night winning his heat race from the #4 starting position. Michael started #2 in the main and quickly took the lead on the first lap. 20 laps into the race Randy Smith passed him but Michael was not to be denied and came back and passed him on the next lap. A late race yellow caused a Green White Checkered and Michael parked it in victory lane. After the race while celebrating Michael said to his dad...more
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  • administrator on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/29/2019
Tags: Michael Fanelli, Sandia Speedway, NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association
Behind The Visor: With Ryan Quacke

Behind The Visor: With Ryan Quacke...

7/16/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Throughout the rest of the 2019 season we will be presenting different stories about some of our drivers who race with the Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, to try and give you the fans a look into who some of our drivers are, and what lead them to where they are today. Our first driver conversation is with Ryan Quackenbush, who recently turned 19 years old and has been a regular with the USAC Series since its inception. Quackenbush...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/16/2019
Tags: Ryan Quackenbush, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
“Behind The Visor” Vol.2: With Tyl

“Behind The Visor” Vol.2: With Tyl...

7/18/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Tyler Brehm of Pottstown, PA is a rookie to sprint cars in 2019 running mostly with the wings on in the 358 division at the Williams Grove Speedway. Brehm and his Recchione Racing team have made a handful of starts at the Big Diamond Speedway and Grandview Speedway along with a handful of starts with the URC winged series as well. Despite being 25 years of age, Brehm has 20 years of experience in racing starting off in quarter midgets at...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/18/2019
Tags: Tyler Brehm, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
First part of 2019 had its ups and

First part of 2019 had its ups and...

7/1/2019
Started the year off 4/13 at the Fabulous Lincoln Speedway after finishing 5th in our heat race that put us starting 9th in the feature. As luck would have it we would get into a skirmish on the back stretch which would end our night. Loaded up for Delaware INT. for Wednesday 4/17. Finishing 4th in our heat race gave us a starting spot of 7th in the feature. Battling some handling issues in the feature we were able to finish up 7th. Got the 305 of Brian Nixon’s prepped...more
mark bitner
  • mark bitner on Jul 19, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Mark Bitner, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
Drevicki Doubles Up at Big Diamond

Drevicki Doubles Up at Big Diamond...

7/20/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Minersville, PA, July 19th, 2019 For the second time this season at the Big Diamond Speedway, and the third time overall, defending Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Champion Steven Drevicki was able to grab the checkered flag and head to victory lane. The night started out on a good note for Drevicki who had a great pill draw for the heat race that would see him start third in the first heat event. Drevicki would...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/20/2019
Tags: Steven Drevicki, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Rick Shuman Finishes 12th at Vado

Rick Shuman Finishes 12th at Vado...

7/25/2019
(Image: James Adams Jr.) 26 Promotions – Vado, NM – (July 25, 2019) – Rick Shuman made the trip east to Vado Speedway Park as the POWRi 360 Non-Wing Sprint Cars made their first appearance at the newly constructed three-eighth mile semi-banked oval. Saturday night kicked off with heat race action where Shuman quickly learned that his flat tappet cam motor didn’t have the horsepower to compete up front on a very fast on the cushion racetrack. Finishing fourth would line...more
Darren Ward
  • Darren Ward on Jul 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/25/2019
Tags: Rick Shuman, Vado Speedway Park, POWRi
Drevicki Nabs Inaugural Georgetown

Drevicki Nabs Inaugural Georgetown...

7/27/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Georgetown, DE, July 26th, 2019. Steven Drevicki of Reading, Pennsylvania was able fight off the rest of the field in a thrilling inaugural feature event for the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series at the Georgetown Speedway. Drevicki made it into the redraw for the feature event, by virtue of finishing in the second place position in his heat race event. Drevicki would pull the number two pill and start along side...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/27/2019
Tags: Steven Drevicki, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Strada Conquers Bedford for USAC E

Strada Conquers Bedford for USAC E...

8/17/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Bedford, PA, August 16th, 2019. Eddie Strada of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania was able to collect his first career win at the Bedford Speedway and his second win on the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car series season. The Bedford Speedway has not been so kind to Strada over the past few events. Last year Strada had a crash in warm ups during the USAC event in hot laps in this primary ride. Strada would run the family car as a...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Aug 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/17/2019
Tags: Eddie Strada, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Spencer Hill Charges to Top-Five F

Spencer Hill Charges to Top-Five F...

8/21/2019
(Image: James Racing Photography) 26 Promotions – Vado, NM – (August 21, 2019) – 2019 has been a trying time for Spencer Hill and SEH Motorsports, but they hope to look back at Saturday night at Vado Speedway Park as the race that turned around their season. “Sunday wash days are always so much better after ending the weekend on a high note,” said Hill. “It has been a tough year so far for everyone at SEH Motorsports with the loss of founder, Truman West, a few weeks...more
Darren Ward
  • Darren Ward on Aug 21, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/21/2019
Tags: Spencer Hill, Vado Speedway Park, POWRi
USAC East Coast Announces New Rela

USAC East Coast Announces New Rela...

9/6/2019
Nick Fillman, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Exciting news has been announced out of the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series as we have partnered with Max Papis Innovations (MPI) for some exciting opportunities for drivers following the USAC East Coast Series. The 2019 USAC East Coast Champion will be crowned tomorrow at the Delaware International Speedway, where the champion will be awarded a brand new MPI D2-15 Steering Wheel. The fun doesn’t stop there,...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Sep 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/6/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Delaware Double: Drevicki Collects

Delaware Double: Drevicki Collects...

9/8/2019
Nick Fillman: USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Delmar, DE, September 7th, 2019. Steven Drevicki of Reading, Pennsylvania came into the Delaware International Speedway with one ultimate goal. To wrap up the 2019 Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Championship. Drevicki did more than just that, by winning his heat race, and pulling off the feature event win to put an exclamation point on his 2019 Season and collecting his 5th feature win. Mark Bitner and Eddie...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Sep 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/8/2019
Tags: Steven Drevicki, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Full Time for Leoffler in 2020

Full Time for Leoffler in 2020

11/24/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC After making seven of the eleven shows on the Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series in 2019, fourteen year old rookie Connor Leoffler will make the jump to full time competition with the USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series for the 2020 season. Although Leoffler was not a full time competitor in 2019, there was no shortage of action for the young man from South Carolina. Multiple trips were made by the team in 2019 from the deep south, to the...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Nov 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/24/2019
Tags: zzzConnor zzzLeoffler, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
“Quack is Back!” Focused on Wingl

“Quack is Back!” Focused on Wingl...

11/25/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Shermans Dale, PA Ryan Quackenbush will be back for his third go around with the Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series for the 2020 season, with a new car, and new focus on wingless racing for the new year. Quackenbush has spent the last two seasons racing with both the USAC East Coast Series and many winged 360 sprint car shows across the northeast. Ryan was able to capture Rookie of the Year honors with the URC Winged sprint car series...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Nov 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/25/2019
Tags: Ryan Quackenbush, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
2019 End Of Season Wrap Up

2019 End Of Season Wrap Up

12/2/2019
9/7/19 Headed out to Delaware Int. For the final USAC race of the year with another new chassis set up. Car worked well in the heat race and picked up the win. Redraw for the feature put us on the pole. Didn’t have the right chassis set up for the feature as the track slicked off more than anticipated, we ended up finishing 6th. Got the drag car prepped for the Philadelphia Modifiers Race at Atco Dragway on 10/13/19. First time pass ran a 11.0 @131mph with rev limiter...more
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  • administrator on Dec 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/2/2019
Tags: Mark Bitner, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Drag Pro Nostalgia
2020 USAC East Coast Tour Shaping

2020 USAC East Coast Tour Shaping...

12/9/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSCS The 2020 Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Schedule will have quite a diverse mixture of speedways to compete at from North to South, and East to West. Drivers will be tested on tracks that are both new too many drivers, and have had series visits in the past. While the series schedule is not all the way complete, there are a number of big highlighted events already announced, beginning the the tour opener on April 3rd at the...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/9/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Bruce Buckwalter to USAC East Coas

Bruce Buckwalter to USAC East Coas...

12/9/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSCS Bruce Buckwalter Jr will take his talents behind the wheel on tour with the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series for the 2020 campaign up and down the East Coast. Buckwalter, a former regular with the ARDC midget series posted 9 wins behind the wheel the powerful non-winged midgets during some of the series most competitive years. More recently, with a move to Mechanicsburg the Buckwalter team made the move to the super sportsman ranks...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/9/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Fauci and Bruno Bring Talents to U

Fauci and Bruno Bring Talents to U...

12/17/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Fifteen Year Old driver Christian Bruno will be teaming up again with Michael Fauci for the 2020 season as they were in 2019, but with a new challenge: The USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series. Bruno will be yet another addition to the growing list of former and current micro sprint racers who have joined the series, and brings another young talented driver to the ever expanding driver roster. The young driver is a graduate and former four time...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/17/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Port Royal Back on USAC East Coast

Port Royal Back on USAC East Coast...

12/17/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Once again the 2020 Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series will roar grace the surface at the Port Royal Speedway in the heart of downtown Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately the series was not able to have a show at the facility in 2019, which has left many drivers and teams extremely eager to return the the speedway at their first opportunity. “Mr. Twister” Mark Bitner was able to collect the first ever series stop in 2018 over:...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/17/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
First Ever Valley Forge Inc “Mini

First Ever Valley Forge Inc “Mini...

12/18/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSCS The first ever “Mini Speed Week” for the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series will kick off the month of July, and lead into a fantastic July 4th weekend in 2020. Three unique tracks will be a part of this mini series, and extra money has been added to the purse for these special events. The action will kick off on Thursday July 2nd as the series will return to New York and make its first ever visit to the Orange County Fair Speedway in...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/18/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
21 Races Make up 2020 Rapid Tire,

21 Races Make up 2020 Rapid Tire,...

12/20/2019
Nick Fillman/USACecsc The 2020 Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series schedule is set!! Bigger and better than ever, in the series third year 21 races across a variety of different tracks, in 6 different states will give drivers a diverse opportunity to race in front of many unique fan bases. The series will kick off on April 3rd, at the Williams Grove Speedway, and will close at the Georgetown Speedway on October 2nd. Multiple stops to the Bedford Speedway, Big...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/20/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Andrew Layser joining the ranks of

Andrew Layser joining the ranks of...

12/23/2019
Andrew Layser Racing is pleased to announce that they will be running a limited schedule with the Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Series in 2020. The team plans to run 10-12 races as their USAC National midget schedule permits. Andrew will be concentrating on the USAC National midget series and has secured a full time ride in the Tucker-Boat Motorsports team. Andrew’s main focus will be on the National tour, but there are some open dates and Andrew wanted to fill out his...more
Curt Michael
  • Curt Michael on Dec 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/23/2019
Tags: Andrew Layser, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Allen Ready to Build on Strong 201

Allen Ready to Build on Strong 201...

12/27/2019
The 2019 season was a good one for Christopher Allen competing in his second year of wingless sprint car action. The former 305 champ, and 2017 URC rookie of the year, spent the this season focused in on wingless racing with the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, and the effort showed. Allen was able to collect an early season win at the Delaware International Speedway in April, his first ever with the series. Allen was consistent throughout the 2019 season...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Dec 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/27/2019
Tags: Chris Allen, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Gallagher and Buckwalter Team up f

Gallagher and Buckwalter Team up f...

1/2/2020
In May of the 2019 season, Tim Buckwalter was named driver of the Bill Gallagher owned 5g entry for competition on the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series trail. The team found immediate success in their first weekend with a strong run at Big Diamond, and a win at the Grandview Speedway. The combo was able to grab five top-five finishes in seven starts on the tour in 2019, including victories at the Grandview Speedway in May, and the Big Diamond Speedway in...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jan 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 1/2/2020
Tags: Tim Buckwalter, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
USAC East Coast To Be Well Represe

USAC East Coast To Be Well Represe...

1/14/2020
Nick Fillman/USACecsc The upcoming Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show is coming up this weekend starting on Friday, January 17th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA and the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series will be well represented at the show with multiple cars in different booths, including a three car display at our series booth! The series booth will find a trio of racers from New Jersey featuring the cars of Bill Unglert, Christopher...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jan 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 1/14/2020
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Coastal Race Parts Raffle This Wee

Coastal Race Parts Raffle This Wee...

1/14/2020
Brand new 2020 Series sponsor, Coastal Race Parts will be giving a driver or team a shot a winning early in 2020. By signing up at the USAC East Coast Booth, they will have a shot at winning a Coastal Race Parts certificate this weekend at the at the Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show. The contest is free to enter, and no purchase is necessary!! The winner will receive a $100 Certificate to use online for Coastal Race Parts, and their order will have free shipping!!...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jan 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 1/14/2020
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
2020 Off to a winning start

2020 Off to a winning start

1/20/2020
I want to thank Scottie Kania Lettering and Powtek Powder Coating for the win of Best Appearing Open Cockpit Race Car at Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show this past weekend. I'd also like to thank my sponsors, FallProof Systems LLC, Manley Performance Products, Inc., Wilwood Disc Brakes, Total Seal Piston Rings, Keizer Sprint Wheels, Simpson Race Products, Kinsler Fuel Injection, K&N Filters, and Bitner Automotive. We're looking forward to a great 2020 season on the...more
mark bitner
  • mark bitner on Jan 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 1/20/2020
Tags: Mark Bitner, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Megan Williams named 2020 Miss USA

Megan Williams named 2020 Miss USA...

2/7/2020
Nicholas Fillman/USAC ECSC Megan Williams 22, of Kutztown, PA has been named Miss USAC East Coast for the 2020, Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Season. Megan has a history in motorsports as her father has raced micro sprints, 410 Sprint cars and most recently 305 sprint cars. Megan credits her fathers history in racing to where her passion and her desire to be involved in the motorsports industry has stemmed from. Her first race that she ever attended was...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Feb 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/7/2020
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Racing Optics “Starting at the Rea

Racing Optics “Starting at the Rea...

2/12/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC New for the 2020 season is an award that most drivers will not necessarily be aiming for, but will help with their ability to see through the field from their starting position. Recently the series has received 22 packs of tear-offs for the upcoming season from series sponsor and partner Racing Optics. At each Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series event on the 2020 schedule, the driver who starts in the very last position of the field...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Feb 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/12/2020
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
EVOLUTION OF A LOGO

EVOLUTION OF A LOGO

2/15/2020
Merrill, MI – Designing a logo is fun stuff! The logo you design will be the identity of the organization and what gives people their first impression of the group they’re dealing with! With that being said, we have decided to make the round Great Lakes Sprints Logo our new combined series logo. When we started Great Lakes Super Sprints in the fall of 2015, we went to work on our first logo. The Oval shape was the initial winner, arching the letters GLSS across the...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Feb 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/15/2020
Tags: Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
NMMRA Lucas Oil POWRi Press Releas

NMMRA Lucas Oil POWRi Press Releas...

2/19/2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Mexico Motor Racing Association Announces POWRi Sanctioning Albuquerque, NM (Feb 15, 2020) – The board of the directors with the New Mexico Motor Racing Association, abbreviated as NMMRA, is happy to announce today the formation of the POWRi Lucas Oil NMMRA Sprint Car Series, effective immediately. “We are very excited to announce that NMMRA will now be sanctioned by POWRi,” said NMMRA president, JR Bonesteel. “This is a move that will...more
administrator
  • administrator on Feb 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/19/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Big Plans ahead for Pellegrini in

Big Plans ahead for Pellegrini in...

3/2/2020
Article by: Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Craig Pellegrini of Buena, New Jersey will have a full plate for the upcoming 2020 racing season running with a variety of different series throughout the year. Last season Pellegrini was a full-time rookie on the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car series making eight shows in 2019. Pellegrini finished out the season 16th in points, Second in Rookie of the Year Points. Pellegrini had a career season high finishing position of 11th...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Mar 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/2/2020
Tags: Craig Pellegrini, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
Shuman Catfishes His Way to a 2nd

Shuman Catfishes His Way to a 2nd...

3/17/2020
(Image: Ben Thrasher) 26 Promotions – Casa Grande, AZ – (March 17, 2020) – A hot and windy afternoon made for difficult racing conditions as the San Tan Ford Sprint Car Series roared in to Central Arizona Speedway for the Cotton Classic. Sprint car veteran, Rick Shuman unloaded his beautiful orange No. 25AZ in hopes to set a high standard for the rest of the season. Hot laps would begin the festivities, with heat race action immediately following where Shuman would...more
Darren Ward
  • Darren Ward on Mar 17, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/17/2020
Tags: Rick Shuman, Central Arizona Raceway, San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series
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