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Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall

Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Chall...

2/5/2013
Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Challenge Ticket Renewals Open OSKALOOSA, IA (2/5/13) by DarinShort.com. The 18th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge® (August 5th) and 12th Annual Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge™ (August 6th) presented by Searsboro Telephone Company grandstand ticket renewals are now underway at the Front Row Challenge Ent. LLC office. Existing ticket holders can renew their requests to both of these blockbuster events by contacting the...more
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  • Darin Short on Feb 05, 2013
  • Article Date: 2/5/2013
Tags: Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Carson McCarl
HAGEN, HINES HAVE LEG UP ON NEW SM

HAGEN, HINES HAVE LEG UP ON NEW SM...

2/6/2013
Defending USAC National Midget Champion Darren Hagen and five-time series runner-up Tracy Hines have something unique among drivers expected to compete in the February 17-18 USAC National Midget openers at New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Both have previous USAC wins in the Sunshine State. Hagen won last year during the USAC Sprint Car events at Ocala and Hines won the 2007 USAC Silver Crown Championship race in Homestead-Miami. Hagen scored four victories on his way to last...more
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  • Article Date: 2/6/2013
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HAUDENSCHILD LATEST TO THROW HAT I

HAUDENSCHILD LATEST TO THROW HAT I...

2/6/2013
Jac Haudenschild of Wooster, Ohio, who earned the richest payday in the history of Sprint racing when he grabbed the “Mopar Million” at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio in 2003, has joined the field for USAC’s 2013 AMSOIL National Sprint Car openers February 21-23 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. Haudenschild will team with fellow Ohio driver and potential USAC “Rookie of the Year” candidate Landon Simon of Tipp City. “The Wild Child’s” last USAC appearance came...more
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  • Article Date: 2/6/2013
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MIDGETS, SPRINTS HEAD FOR FLORIDA

MIDGETS, SPRINTS HEAD FOR FLORIDA...

2/12/2013
USAC racing has a storied past in Florida and enters its future in the coming two weeks with National events at two ovals during the state’s biggest racing motorsports period. The National Midgets, returning to Florida for the first time in eight years, visit New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach February 17 and 18 (Sunday and Monday) during the final buildup to the famed Daytona 500, slated at Daytona Beach February 24 just to the north of New Smyrna Beach. The...more
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  • Article Date: 2/12/2013
Tags: New Smyrna Speedway, Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
OCALA SPRINTS TO BE STREAMED VIA P

OCALA SPRINTS TO BE STREAMED VIA P...

2/12/2013
USAC race fans unable to make the trek south for the upcoming AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car openers at Ocala, Fla. February 21-23 will be glad to learn that the events will be streamed live on the USAC website at usacracing.tv on a pay-per-view basis, which is included with paid subscriptions to usacracing.tv. The cost will be $9,95 per night and will cover racing Thursday, Friday and Saturday from the 3/8-mile dirt Bubba Raceway Park oval. “We are again delighted to...more
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  • Article Date: 2/12/2013
Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
USAC WESTERN CHAMPS FETED IN PASO

USAC WESTERN CHAMPS FETED IN PASO...

2/12/2013
USAC's 2012 Western Champions and special award winners were honored Saturday night at the Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display in Paso Robles, Calif. Competitors in the Ignite Midgets, Western Midgets, Western Classic Sprints, West Coast Sprints, USAC/CRA Sprints, and more were celebrated as a large crowd was in attendance. Perris Auto Speedway Announcer Chris Holt served as master of ceremonies and before the festivities began, Anne Wilkerson honored...more
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MUSEUM TO HOST “SPRINT CAR 101: W

MUSEUM TO HOST “SPRINT CAR 101: W...

2/13/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 13, 2013) - The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series continues on Thursday, February 21, with “What’s New at Knoxville Raceway in 2013?” The free and open-to-the-public program will be held on the museum’s second floor, starting at 7 p.m. According to museum executive director Bob Baker, “We are excited about having the new management team of general manager Brian Stickel, race director John McCoy and human...more
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  • Article Date: 2/13/2013
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2013 Brady Bacon USAC Mean Green M

2013 Brady Bacon USAC Mean Green M...

2/13/2013
Hey Fans, We are all ready to get our 2013 racing season started. Next week we will be flying to Florida to get the USAC season kicked off at Bubba's Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. We are very excited to be teamed up with Hoffman Racing and can't wait to see what the season has in store for everyone involved!! We are hoping to have much success and be fighting for the USAC Championship! After Florida we will hit Yuma, AZ with ASCS and Brady will be driving for Print...more
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  • Xia Xianna Baker on Feb 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 2/13/2013
Tags: Brady Bacon, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
"SPRINT CAR 101: WHAT'S NEW AT K

"SPRINT CAR 101: WHAT'S NEW AT K...

2/19/2013
Knoxville, Iowa (February 18, 2013) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum's 'Sprint Car 101' program, "What's New at Knoxville Raceway in 2013" is being postponed until Thursday, March 21, 2013, due to the forecasted blizzard, which is on target for the greater Knoxville area this Thursday. Bob Baker, Executive Director of the museum stated, "With the forecast calling for blizzard-like conditions for both this coming Thursday and Thursday evening, we thought...more
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  • Article Date: 2/19/2013
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RUGGED RADIOS NAMED OFFICIAL RADIO

RUGGED RADIOS NAMED OFFICIAL RADIO...

2/19/2013
Rugged Radios of San Luis Obispo, Calif. has been named the Official Radio supplier for USAC and The Off-Road Championship (TORC). Geared for individuals with heart, passion and a desire to win, Rugged Radios is the #1 choice for racing communications, serving as pioneers, innovating and developing premium product for years. “Obviously we are excited,” says Rugged’s Greg Cottrell about the new affiliation with USAC, “The thrill of quality communications is exciting,...more
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  • Admin Account on Feb 19, 2013
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Tags: USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
AMSOIL SPRINTS OPEN 2013 CALENDAR

AMSOIL SPRINTS OPEN 2013 CALENDAR...

2/19/2013
Defending AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. leads the series to its 2013 debut this week, with races Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. Clauson is the two-time defending USAC National Drivers Champion and has won at least one USAC National race every year since his debut in 2005. His 45 USAC National feature wins in just eight years already rank him 24th all-time in USAC’s 57-year history....more
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Aaby conquers Cajon in USAC Wester

Aaby conquers Cajon in USAC Wester...

3/30/2002
Mike Aaby Jr., a protégé of Davey Hamilton, made his initial visit to Cajon Speedway a winning one by taking first place in the 50-lap USAC Western States Sprint Car feature on the 3/8-mile paved oval Saturday night. But the victory was not without its controversy. The 22-year-old turned pacesetting Jeff Gardner around on the front stretch just 13 rounds from the checkered flag to take the lead. Gardner had paced the 17-car field from the green flag and was doing his...more
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  • Mike Aaby on Feb 20, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/30/2002
Tags: Mike Aaby, El Cajon, USAC National Sprint Cars
Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Sp

Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Sp...

2/21/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 21, 2013— To say that the off-season was a busy one for Tracy Hines would be an understatement. With less than three months to assemble a team, build cars and prepare for the 2013 sprint car season, the veteran driver burned the midnight oil in the shop from the instant he returned from the 2012 season-ending events in California last November until he headed south to Florida late last week. He’ll put all of that hard work on display this week at...more
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AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

2/21/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-14.150; 2. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.204; 3. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-14.259; 4. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-14.302; 5. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-RW-TriStar-14.398; 6. Chris Windom, 21x, Pollock-14.413; 7. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.433; 8. Coleman Gulick, 14, Gulick-14.505; 9. Mark Smith, 1M, Smith-14.512; 10. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.567; 11. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.568; 12. C.J....more
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  • Article Date: 2/21/2013
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AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

2/22/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.819; 2. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-13.931; 3. Scotty Weir, 40, Hery-14.063; 4. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.079; 5. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.110; 6. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.191; 7. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-14.311; 8. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-14.362; 9. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-14.371; 10. Chris Windom, 21x, Pollock-14.517; 11. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.525; 12. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-14.548; 13....more
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  • Article Date: 2/22/2013
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AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CH

AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CH...

2/23/2013
QUALIFYING: 1. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-13.936; 2. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-14.158; 3. Justin Grant, 11, Walker-14.164; 4. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-14.216; 5. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.221; 6. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.230; 7. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.283; 8. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-14.286; 9. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-14.290; 10. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney-14.325; 11. Mark Smith, 1M, Smith-14.330; 12. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.359;...more
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  • Article Date: 2/23/2013
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2013 Schedule includes 305 Sprint

2013 Schedule includes 305 Sprint...

2/25/2013
My 2013 Race Schedule is posted on my website at www.kaleyengstrom.com. It has been a long time in the works as I have literally built my 305 from scratch, but it fired up today and I'm so excited to have Sprint races on my schedule!! I will also be back in a Midget with McCreery Motorsports in March for the Sasquach Indoor Nationals in Wi and again in August racing three shows, three days in a row at Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway and Angell Park Speedway as part...more
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  • Kaley Engstrom on Feb 25, 2013
  • Article Date: 2/25/2013
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Tracy Hines Wins Twice in Florida

Tracy Hines Wins Twice in Florida...

2/24/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 24, 2013— After finishing 2012 on a very strong note, Tracy Hines was pretty optimistic heading into the 2013 sprint car season. He had formed his own team, built new cars all winter long and switched engines programs for this year as well. For the native of New Castle, Ind., all of that hard work paid big dividends as he opened the 2013 USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series campaign with a pair of wins in just his second and third starts of the...more
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  • Article Date: 2/24/2013
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SCHUERENBERG VAULTS TO AMSOIL POIN

SCHUERENBERG VAULTS TO AMSOIL POIN...

2/25/2013
Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, Mo. sits atop the 2013 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series standings after the opening events of the year at Ocala, Fla. last week. Schuerenberg finished third, fourth and fifth in the three 30-lap “Winter Dirt Games IV” features at Bubba Raceway Park and has a four-point lead over Chase Stockon going into an April 6 race at Lawrenceburg, Ind. Stockon posted the fastest qualifying time both Thursday and Saturday. Tracy Hines of New...more
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6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR

6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR...

2/25/2013
The AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars and USAC Western Midgets open their 2013 campaigns in this weekend’s 6th “Copper on Dirt” events at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Defending USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson and five-time consecutive USAC/CRA Sprint Car king Mike Spencer, plus Western Midget Champion Shannon McQueen are all gearing up for the 1/3-mile dirt oval, which also sports West Coast Late Model and IMCA Modified competition. Clauson is expected...more
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USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G

USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G...

2/25/2013
Due to the unique USAC National Championship structure in 2013, with separate USAC National Midget Pavement and Dirt Champions to be crowned, guidelines regarding the USAC True Speed Triple Crown Championship have been restructured and announced. The career achievement is acknowledged with a specially-crafted championship ring courtesy of True Speed Enterprises and USAC Triple Crown Champion Tony Stewart, who became the first to “sweep” the honors in a single year in...more
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CONSIDER THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR H

CONSIDER THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR H...

2/26/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 26, 2013) - While many race fans have taken advantage of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum’s second floor for race-viewing, people are now starting to look at the space as the perfect venue for their business and/or social functions, including corporate meetings, wedding receptions and birthday, anniversary and retirement parties. According to museum executive director Bob Baker, “Our facility rental program has really taken off...more
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AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R...

3/2/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-13.728; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-14.030; 3. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-14.074; 4. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-14.145; 5. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-14.194; 6. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-14.223; 7. Josh Hodges, 74X, Hodges-14.224; 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 8, Ream-14.224; 8. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-14.274; 10. Mike Martin, 16, Martin-14.330; 11. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.384; 12. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-14.418; 13. Rip...more
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  • Article Date: 3/2/2013
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AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

3/3/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-13.588; 2. Charles Davis Jr., 4G, Cook-13.712; 3. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-13.729; 4. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-13.784; 5. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-13.829; 6. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-13.970; 7. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-13.972; 8. Bruce St. James, 7K, St. James-14.029; 9. Brody Roa, 91, BR-14.033; 10. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-14.127; 11. Cory Kruseman, 7, Priestley-14.175; 12. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-14.199; 13. Austin...more
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  • Article Date: 3/3/2013
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USAC/CRA “SOKOLA SHOOTOUT” SATURDA

USAC/CRA “SOKOLA SHOOTOUT” SATURDA...

3/4/2013
This Saturday night’s “Sokola Shootout” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway salutes the memory of the Sokola family, whose impact on Sprint Car racing in Southern California was profound. Gary Sokola piloted the CRA Sprint Series for 13 years before becoming the USAC National Sprint Car Supervisor, a post he held for 10 years prior to his passing in 2000. Saturday’s race marks the 150th for AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at the half-mile dirt oval and drivers Mike Spencer...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/4/2013
Tags: Bryan Clauson, R.J. Johnson, Canyon Speedway Park
SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST SPRINTS HEAD

SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST SPRINTS HEAD...

3/4/2013
Participants in USAC’s brand-new Southwest Sprint Car Series head to Las Vegas, Nev. this Thursday for the 2013 series opener on the facility’s half-mile dirt track. The event also carries West Coast Sprint Car co-sanctioning as a “special” non-points race. USAC conducted a Southwest Sprint Series in 2003 and 2004, with Rick Ziehl and Beau Binder grabbing championships, and the 2013 calendar includes 28 races in six states. Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif., USAC’s 2012...more
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Hendricks Opens 2013 With First Ca

Hendricks Opens 2013 With First Ca...

3/4/2013
(March 3, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway opened its 2013 season with a full program of exciting short track racing action featuring five adult classes and our three division kid's class. Racing was top notch as racers returned to action looking forward to a new season. Tom Hendricks started the new 2013 with an exciting win over Guy Woodward and Rick Hendrix in the 30 lap feature for VRA Sprints Saturday night. Hendricks came from...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/4/2013
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Hendricks Chases Win #2 Saturday N

Hendricks Chases Win #2 Saturday N...

3/7/2013
(March 6, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway will continue its new 2013 season this Saturday night March 9, at 5:30 PM at its Ventura County Fairgrounds Facility. This weekend we will highlight six of our adult classes in exciting short track oval track racing. VRA 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, VRA Sport Compacts, VRA Mod Lites, Sport Mods, VRA Quads and VRA Go Karts will all be in action on Ventura Raceways 1/5 mile oval. VRA Sprints...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 07, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/7/2013
Tags: Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds, Stock Cars
USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST (SE) S

USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST (SE) S...

3/8/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 2. Rusty Carlile (#51 Carlile), 3. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 4. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 5. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 6. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 7. James Aragon (#94 Aragon). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ryan Bernal (#73 Ford), 2. Stevie Sussex (#1AZ Sussex), 3. Bud Kaeding (#29 Bowman), 4. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 5. Jace Vander Weerd (#88 Vander Weerd), 6. Trevor Cooper (#89K...more
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HENRY RYDER RETIRES FROM USAC’S BE

HENRY RYDER RETIRES FROM USAC’S BE...

3/8/2013
Long-time USAC board member and USAC Benevolent Foundation President Henry C. Ryder of Indianapolis, Ind. was honored March 6 on the occasion of his retirement from the foundation. A special commemorative plaque was presented to Mr. Ryder following the group’s annual board meeting. In additional board action former USAC President Rollie Helmling assumed Presidency of the Foundation while former USAC, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Medical Director Henry Bock...more
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AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R...

3/10/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-16.392; 2. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-16.604; 3. Ronnie Gardner, 18, Kittle-16.694; 4. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-16.712; 5. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.748; 6. David Bezio, 37X, Bezio-16.750; 7. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-16.756; 8. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-16.767; 9. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-16.768; 10. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-16.782; 11. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.802; 12. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-16.815; 13....more
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What a Year Season 12/13

What a Year Season 12/13

3/11/2013
From Steve Caunt The season started in November 2012 with the Victorian swing, I really couldn't get going, like past seasons the speed and results have come but this season, time trials really never happened, transferring from a B main was a task. We won at Nowra Speedway prior to Xmas however a podium was no where in sight again Stepping out of the car mid World Series in January for 13 shows was not the smartest thing I have ever done, this was a tragedy when...more
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  • steve caunt on Mar 10, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/11/2013
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Tracy Hines Finishes Second & Seve

Tracy Hines Finishes Second & Seve...

3/11/2013
New Castle, Ind.—March 11, 2013— Indoor midget racing takes a combination of two very important elements to be in contention for wins. First, a fast car and second, a little bit of luck. Tracy Hines had both of those at various times this past weekend as he took to the track at the Cedar Lake Arena in New Richmond, Wisc., for the Sasquatch Indoor Nationals presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky, which served as the season opening two races for the Stark Automotive...more
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CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS APRIL

CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS APRIL...

3/11/2013
Damion Gardner and Nic Faas are expected to shoot it out for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint car point lead April 6 when the series resumes at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. They are tied for the runner-up position in the standings behind Bryan Clauson, who won Saturday night’s “Sokola Shootout” at the Pas. Clauson is expected to compete in the April 6 AMSOIL National Sprint Car race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway after scoring his ninth victory of 2013 in last Saturday’s...more
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WEST COAST, SOUTHWEST SPRINTS VISI

WEST COAST, SOUTHWEST SPRINTS VISI...

3/11/2013
USAC’s West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car Series compete this weekend as the Western Sprint landscape bursts into action at dirt ovals in California and Arizona. The West Coast Sprint cars officially open their 2013 calendar at Tulare, Calif.’s Thunderbowl Raceway Friday and Saturday while the Southwest Sprints open their 2013 point campaign Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Last Thursday night was the first race of the 2013 "Grudge Series,” a special...more
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NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM COMES T

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM COMES T...

3/15/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 14, 2013) - The National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville comes to life in April, May and early June as the fifteenth annual International Reel Wheel Film Festival on April 5-7 and the twenty-fourth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) Induction Banquet on May 31-June 1 take center stage. This year’s featured films at the world’s longest-running festival celebrating the automobile and motorsports in film are Sean Buckley’s “Follow the...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 15, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/15/2013
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, national sprint car museum, Winged Sprints
USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

3/16/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bud Kaeding (#29 Bowman), 2. Danny Faria Jr. (#17V Faria), 3. Austin Liggett (#83 Liggett), 4. Jeff Sibley (#18 Watt), 5. Marty Hawkins (#3M Hawkins), 6. Kolby Araki (#30K Araki), 7. Landon Hurst (#179 Hurst). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Markus Niemela (#81 Watt), 2. Ricky Kirkbride (#87 Van Meter), 3. Rusty Carlile (#51 Carlile), 4. Chris Ennis (#86 Ennis), 5. Jim Richardson (#8 Richardson), 6. Joe Stornetta (#3F Finkenbinder). NT THIRD HEAT:...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

3/18/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jace Vander Weerd (#88 Vander Weerd), 2. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 3. Chris Ennis (#86 Ennis), 4. Marty Hawkins (#3M Hawkins), 5. Joe Stornetta (#3F Finkenbinder), 6. Jim Richardson (#8 Richardson), 7. Kolby Araki (#30K Araki). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bud Kaeding (#29 Bowman), 2. Landon Hurst (#179 Hurst), 3. Rusty Carlile (#51 Carlile), 4. Jonathan Logan (#32 Evett/Logan), 5. Brody Roa (#91R BR), 6. Matt Day (#97 Day), 7....more
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USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES

USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES...

3/18/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 2. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 3. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 4. Jody Wirth (#5X Wirth), 5. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 6. Justin Quinn (#93 Quinn), 7. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau), 8. Bob Ream Jr. (#8 BRAT), 9. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bryan Swinehart (#68 Beal), 2. Nick Auito (#27 Aiuto/Allen), 3. Tom Lee (#53 Lee), 4. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 5. Tom Ogle (#48 Ogle), 6....more
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WEST COAST SPRINTS HEAD FOR BAKERS

WEST COAST SPRINTS HEAD FOR BAKERS...

3/18/2013
Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. leads the 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint Cars to Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway this Saturday night after sweeping a pair of series openers last weekend at the Tulare (Calif.) Thunderbowl Raceway. Bernal finished third in last year’s Bakersfield outing behind winner Bud Kaeding, who trails by 10 points in the standings after a pair of thirds at Tulare. Bernal piloted the Keith Ford King Racing Products/A & A Precision Machine Spike/Mopar in...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CASA GRANDE S

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CASA GRANDE S...

3/18/2013
R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. has a slim one-point lead over Charles Davis Jr. in the USAC Southwest Sprint Car standings entering this Saturday’s race at Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande, Ariz. Johnson outduelled Davis in last Saturday’s 30-lap series opener at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz., leading the final two laps in the Bill Michaels entry. Davis finished second after leading 18 laps, followed by Ronnie Clark, Justin Quinn and Nathan...more
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USAC HALL OF FAME EXPANDS BY 8; 4

USAC HALL OF FAME EXPANDS BY 8; 4...

3/18/2013
Eight additional inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame have been announced, joining the 12 inaugural inductees announced in 2012. The new class includes four drivers, one car owner, one mechanic, one official and one race organizer. An additional four inductees will be selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligibles released this week through social mediums. The second annual USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held May 18 at Raceway Park in...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

3/24/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-12.890; 2. Danny Faria Jr., 17v, Faria-13.005; 3. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-13.030; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-13.091; 5. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-13.161; 6. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-13.176; 7. Trent Carter, 13, Carter-13.197; 8. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-13.200; 9. Kevin Barmes, 36B, Barnes-13.410; 10. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-13.462; 11. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-13.478; 12. Chris Ennis, 86, Ennis-13.481;...more
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USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

3/24/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Aiuto (#27 Aiuto/Allen), 2. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 3. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 4. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 5. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 6. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau) 7. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 8. Tom Lee (#53 Lee). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jody Wirth (#5X Wirth), 2. Brian Hosford (#32B Weber), 3. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 4. Tom Ogle (#48 Ogle), 5. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 6. James Aragon (#94 Aragon), 7....more
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WEST COAST SPRINTS EYE THUNDERBOWL

WEST COAST SPRINTS EYE THUNDERBOWL...

3/25/2013
Ryan Bernal will lead the USAC West Coast Sprint Series to its next race April 13 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., holding a 13-point lead over Bud Kaeding in the new standings. Bernal finished second and Kaeding third in last Saturday night’s race at Bakersfield, Calif. Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. led all but one lap at Bakersfield Speedway in his Vander Weerd Construction/Battery Worx Maxim/Shark. Jace Vander Weerd and Rusty Carlile trailed the...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT QUEEN CREEK A

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT QUEEN CREEK A...

3/25/2013
Charles Davis of Buckeye, Ariz. will take a 20-point lead over R.J. Johnson into the April 13 race at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. The race will be USAC’s first at the new 3/8-mile dirt oval. Davis piloted Jim Massey’s car to victory in Saturday night’s 30-lap race at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Ariz. Davis passed Nick Aiuto on lap 23 and led the final eight laps for the win over Aiuto, Brian Hosford, Josh Pelkey and Bryan Swinehart. Hosford led...more
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TIME TO STOP THE TALK AND WALK THE

TIME TO STOP THE TALK AND WALK THE...

3/25/2013
Time To Stop The Talk and Walk The Walk......... 12th Season Fires Off Saturday “Old School Style” John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (March 25, 2013) – When the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars hits the arena of the Brill Motor Speedway in Meeker Oklahoma this Saturday night at 7pm, it will have been 189 days since the sprinters last competed on the bullrings of the central plains. There’s been a lot of chatter over the winter about what to expect....more
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  • John Lemon on Mar 25, 2013
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INTERNATIONAL REEL WHEEL FILM FEST

INTERNATIONAL REEL WHEEL FILM FEST...

3/26/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 26, 2013) - The “Sprint Car Capital of the World” comes to life on April 5-7 as the National Sprint Car Museum hosts the fifteenth annual International Reel Wheel Film Festival, which celebrates the automobile and motorsports in film. Amongst the documentaries being screened that weekend are Michael Hamm’s & Kerrie Long’s “The Greatest Auto Race on Earth.” Curt Wallin’s “Boys of Bonneville: Racing on a Ribbon of Salt,” Sean Buckley’s “Follow...more
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USAC TO SANCTION TRAXXAS 600 SPRIN

USAC TO SANCTION TRAXXAS 600 SPRIN...

4/1/2013
Seventeen weekly events and a special “race4life” are on the calendar for the inaugural season of Traxxas USAC 600 Sprint racing in 2013 at the Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway. One of the fastest growing motorsport disciplines in America will compete at the 3/8-mile and 1/5-mile dirt Plymouth ovals beginning April 13 and continuing through the August 24 Season Championships. The USAC 600 Sprints will only compete on the special built 1/5-mile clay oval. The “Open” class will...more
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Harli White Wins Torrid Feature Ba

Harli White Wins Torrid Feature Ba...

4/1/2013
Harli White Wins Torrid Feature Battle....... Becomes Second Female Victor In OCRS History John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Meeker, Oklahoma (March 30, 2013) – They said she would win soon and when she does, more would follow quickly. They speak of “The Lindsay Flash”, Miss Harli White of Lindsay Oklahoma who has garnered a lot of interest since her strong finishes in the latter part of last years racing season. Tonight, at the Brill Motor Speedway, the Oil Capital...more
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  • John Lemon on Apr 01, 2013
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Tags: Harli White, Red Dirt Raceway, Oil Capital Racing Series
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