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IRA Sprints May 7th

IRA Sprints May 7th

4/28/2010
The days are passing rather quickly for this inaugural event, The Big Game Treestands I.R.A. 'Sprint'acular presented by Arnold Motor Supply. We would like to let every one know the basics on gate opening times, etc. The PIT GATE will open at 2:00 p.m. The GRANDSTANDS will open at 4:30 p.m. HOT LAPS will begin at 6:30 p.m. For advance tickets... 763-389-9717 Adults are $18.00 and children are $10.00 Thanks, Please call if there are any questions. Julie Dollansky Craig...more
Donna Walsh
  • Donna Walsh on Apr 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/28/2010
Tags: Clay County Fairgrounds, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Winged Sprints
Chico's Silver Dollar Speedway tak

Chico's Silver Dollar Speedway tak...

4/28/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b CHICO, CA (4-28-10)–] Following extensive work through the recent past weekend, the grounds at Silver Dollar Speedway are ready for action this Friday night for the long awaited season opener presented by Feather Falls Casino, Hoosier Tires, Riebes Auto Parts, Coors Light and Pepsi Cola. Due to the acts of Mother Nature and her wake, only two of the seven scheduled events at Silver Dollar Speedway so...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/28/2010
Tags: Silver Dollar Speedway, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
Previewing the World of Outlaws Re

Previewing the World of Outlaws Re...

4/29/2010
Jackson, MN—April 29, 2010—Jackson Speedway in Minnesota is one of the most historic venues in the Upper Midwest and this weekend another chapter will be added, as the World of Outlaws return to the venerable half-mile for the first time since 2006 on Saturday, May 1 for a full night of racing. Jason Meyers leads the series into Jackson Speedway on the strength of four A-Feature wins as he looks for his first victory at the track. The California native has a 17-point...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Apr 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/29/2010
Tags: Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Craig Dollansky
Larson Brings Home Golden Driller

Larson Brings Home Golden Driller...

1/2/2010
Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 2, 2010. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson realized one of his long time goals as a coveted Golden Driller trophy was added to his collection in the 25th edition of the Tulsa Shootout. In his third attempt in the huge event at the Quik Trip Expo Center Larson put on a flawless driving display to win the Winged Outlaw Sprint Kart division. Larson adds his name to the prestigious annual feature winner’s banners that hang inside the...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Jan 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/2/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Kyle Larson Races To Tenth In The

Kyle Larson Races To Tenth In The...

1/17/2010
Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 12-16, 2010. In only his sixth ever start in a midget, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson realized a boyhood dream by making his way into the feature in what he considers to be the most important race of the year, the Chili Bowl Nationals. However, making the race was only the first goal achieved as the 2009 California Golden State Challenge Series 410 winged sprint car Rookie of the Year, the youngest driver in the lineup at 17 years of...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Jan 17, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/17/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Kyle Larson Pairs With Brent Kaedi

Kyle Larson Pairs With Brent Kaedi...

1/25/2010
Elk Grove, CA. January 25, 2010. Coming off the highlight of his career with a 10th place finish in last week’s Chili Bowl Midget Nationals A- main event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kyle Larson is set to take another positive step as he will embark on a 2010 campaign matched with one of the icons in the world of sprint car racing, 13 time King of California Brent Kaeding. The 17 year old Larson, with sponsorship from Stadelhofer Construction, will compete in approximately...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Jan 25, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/25/2010
Tags: Brent Kaeding, Kyle Larson, Golden State Challenge
Larson Fourth in Golden State Chal

Larson Fourth in Golden State Chal...

3/27/2010
Placerville, CA March 27, 2010. With a huge opportunity before him as part of Brent Kaeding’s BK Motorsports operation, Kyle Larson had been looking forward to his opening night of the 2010 sprint car season for quite a while and with the rainout of the two day Mini Gold Cup at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway two weeks ago only delaying that start, his anticipation grew daily. Finally, on Saturday night Larson and the rest of the Golden State Challenge Series...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Mar 27, 2010
  • Article Date: 3/27/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Larson’s Strong Start Ends With La

Larson’s Strong Start Ends With La...

4/3/2010
Antioch, CA. April 3, 2010. What started out as a very good night for Kyle Larson during preliminary events took an abrupt turn for the worse early in the feature event at Antioch Speedway as the Golden State Challenge Series 410 sprint cars invaded the Sacramento River delta facility Saturday night. Larson, who had been putting pressure on leader Jonathan Allard as they raced through backmarkers over the first six laps, saw his night end suddenly when one of the...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Apr 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/3/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Larson Gains Redemption With Win I

Larson Gains Redemption With Win I...

4/10/2010
Tulare, CA. April 10, 2010. Although Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway is Kyle Larson’s favorite racetrack, it hasn’t always been kind to the 17 year old from Elk Grove, California. As a testament to that fact 2009 saw two bone jarring crashes there, both of which were the result of others changing their line suddenly as Larson entered turn one. However, fortunes turned around greatly Saturday night as Larson got his first win at the Central Valley track and his second...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Apr 10, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/10/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Second and Third Place Finishes Hi

Second and Third Place Finishes Hi...

4/17/2010
Watsonville and Petaluma, CA ~ April 16 and 17, 2010. Kyle Larson put together another weekend of solid finishes as the 17 year old racer descended on two of Northern California’s coastal region racetracks for both 360 and 410 sprint car racing. Following his second career Golden State Challenge Series win last week at Tulare’s Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway Larson pulled off a second place finish at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway during the opening round of...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Apr 17, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/17/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Kyle Larson Set To Run Chili Bowl

Kyle Larson Set To Run Chili Bowl...

12/26/2009
Elk Grove, California, December 26, 2009. As the song says, 17 year old California sprint car driver Kyle Larson will be “Living on Tulsa Time” for two of the next three weeks. Larson is ready to embark on two separate trips to the Oklahoma wintertime hotspot and compete on the legendary Tulsa Expo Center racetrack. Although the 2009 Golden State Challenge Series 410 sprint car Rookie of the Year is stepping down a bit in the size of the race cars, he will be on a very...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Dec 26, 2009
  • Article Date: 12/26/2009
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Stephen Allard geared-up for Place

Stephen Allard geared-up for Place...

4/29/2010
Stephen Allard & Smitty Boys Racing set for return engagement to Placerville Speedway with Civil War Series on Saturday By Gary Thomas Placerville, CA – April 29, 2010…After having a promising run cut short at the Placerville Speedway last week Stephen Allard and Smitty Boys Racing will return to the high-banked quarter-mile this Saturday night with the California Sprint Car Civil War Series invading the El Dorado County Fairgrounds track. This past Saturday's event...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/29/2010
Tags: Stephen Allard, Placerville Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series
Brian Brown - Aiming for a Champio

Brian Brown - Aiming for a Champio...

4/30/2010
(Bill W) April 30, 2010 – Brian Brown will start his assault on another Knoxville Championship Cup Series crown this weekend at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver was the 2007 track champion, and after finishing a close second in last year’s race, he hopes to climb another rung on the ladder. He’ll start the weekend tonight at the Central Missouri Speedway in Warrensburg in ASCS-Midwest/WOW action. Brian knows that to win a championship...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Apr 30, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/30/2010
Tags: Brian Brown, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Sprint Bandits TNT Rained Out at G

Sprint Bandits TNT Rained Out at G...

4/30/2010
BEAUMONT, Texas (April 30, 2010) – Persistent rain, drizzle and wet conditions have forced the cancellation of Friday night’s scheduled Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless event at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park. The series will now open the season on Saturday night at Baytown’s Houston Raceway Park before moving on to the Devil’s Bowl Speedway next Friday night, May 7, and then Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway on Saturday night, May 8, for the TNT Front Row...more
administrator
  • administrator on Apr 30, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/30/2010
Tags: Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Sprint Bandits TNT, Winged Sprints
Eldora Speedway to Host Pit Party

Eldora Speedway to Host Pit Party...

4/30/2010
Rossburg, OH—April 30, 2010—After a rousing success last year, Eldora Speedway will once again host a Pre-Race Pit Party as part of the Outlaw Thunder by Goodyear weekend at the track next weekend as the World of Outlaws make their first of three separate visits to the track in 2010. Prior to the race on Saturday, May 8, fans will have a chance to walk across the legendary high-banked half-mile via the flag stand on the front straightaway between 3:30-5 p.m. Eastern to...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Apr 30, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/30/2010
Tags: Eldora Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest Region Rained Out at

ASCS Midwest Region Rained Out at...

4/30/2010
WARRENSBURG, Missouri (April 30, 2010) – Rain has forced the cancellation of Friday night’s American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region debut at Central Missouri Speedway. The ASCS Midwest Region moves on to Wheatland’s Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 30, 2010
  • Article Date: 4/30/2010
Tags: Central Missouri Speedway, ASCS Midwest Region, Winged Sprints
“Cobra” Chuck Hebing Takes a Bite

“Cobra” Chuck Hebing Takes a Bite...

5/1/2010
Rich Vleck, DUNDEE, N.Y. (April 30, 2010) - It had been nearly two years since Chuck Hebing had won an ASCS Patriot race, seemingly an eternity for the winningest driver in the history of the series. But if there is one track that “The Cobra” has had command of over the years, it is Black Rock; and if there is one date when he performs the best, it is the opening night. On a clear night, the stars aligned for Hebing for a win and a track record to go along with...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/1/2010
Tags: Jessica Zemken, Chuck Hebing, Outlaw Speedway
Butch Schroeder dominates NRA Spri

Butch Schroeder dominates NRA Spri...

5/1/2010
The Annual Run for Rabbit race is one of Limaland’s most popular special events as it honors the memory of Travis “Rabbit” Miller. Miller was unusually enthusiastic about motorsports and left an impression on others that insures this race one of the most popular among the competitors. The 2010 edition brought the Engine Pro NRA Sprint Invaders to the Limaland high-banked ¼ mile and the large crowd enjoyed near perfect conditions for the final day April after and 80...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on May 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/1/2010
Tags: Butch Schroeder, Limaland Motorsports Park, NRA Sprint Invaders
Ballou by a Nose in Explosive Spri

Ballou by a Nose in Explosive Spri...

5/2/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, BAYTOWN, Texas (May 1, 2010) – Race fans in the Lone Star State hadn’t been exposed to the thrills of traditional Sprint Cars in over two decades. They won’t forget what they witnessed in the return of 410-ci wingless Sprint Cars to Texas any time soon, as Robert Ballou edged Jesse Hockett and Brady Bacon in a thrilling three-wide charge to the checkered flag in Saturday night’s season-opening 30-lap Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless main event...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/2/2010
Tags: Robert Ballou, Royal Purple Raceway, Sprint Bandits TNT
Daggett Tops Long for ASCS SOD Win

Daggett Tops Long for ASCS SOD Win...

5/2/2010
T.J. Buffenbarger, CRYSTAL, Mich. (May 1, 2010) – Dustin Daggett continued his domination of Crystal Motor Speedway by winning Saturday’s season opening feature for the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP. Daggett took the lead from Joe Bares on lap two, battled a majority of the event with Lucas Oil ASCS National Series regular Darren Long and held on during two last lap restarts for the victory in the Mott Motorsports car. “That was a fun race,” said...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/2/2010
Tags: Dustin Daggett, Crystal Motor Speedway, ASCS Sprints on Dirt
Kinser Conquers Jackson Speedway A

Kinser Conquers Jackson Speedway A...

5/2/2010
Jackson, MN— May 1, 2010—Though it had been nearly five years since Steve Kinser raced at Jackson Speedway, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion certainly didn’t forget the fast way around the historic half-mile on Saturday night, as the series made their return to the Minnesota track. Kinser extended his string of Top-Five finishes with the World of Outlaws at Jackson Speedway to seven, in impressive fashion, finding his way to Victory Lane for the third time at...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on May 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/2/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana
Jason Meyers Extends Streak of Top

Jason Meyers Extends Streak of Top...

5/2/2010
Concord, NC—May 2, 2010—Jason Meyers finished sixth on Saturday night at Jackson Speedway to extend his string of Top-10 finishes to start the 2010 campaign to 13. The native of Clovis, California, who leads the series with four wins, is the only driver that has finished in the Top-10 in each and every race this season. Steve Kinser used his second win of the season on Saturday night to move up into second in the standings, and is just 18 markers behind Meyers as he...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on May 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/2/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Jason Meyers, World of Outlaws
Phillips takes the gold in electri

Phillips takes the gold in electri...

5/2/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA] – At some point during our lives most of us have heard the phrase "you create your own destiny." Saturday night at Placerville Speedway Arboga resident Jeremy Phillips proved obvious truth to such theories during the third round of the Hoosier Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series at Placerville Speedway. After finishing second in his heat race earlier in the evening, Phillips became the...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/2/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series, Winged Sprints
Knoxville Raceway Partners with Tu

Knoxville Raceway Partners with Tu...

5/3/2010
New York, NY, 5/1/10 – Knoxville Raceway and Turn 2 Media are proud to announce LIVE racing from Knoxville Raceway. Turn 2 Media will stream LIVE via PPV all Knoxville Championship Cup Series events along with other select racing events from Knoxville Raceway in 2010 . Twenty Five (25) race dates are currently scheduled for broadcast coverage starting with the Season Opener, May 1st. On May 1st (3) classes of Sprint Cars take to the track. Catch all the action from...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – Sidelined!

Brian Brown – Sidelined!

5/3/2010
(Bill W) May 3, 2010 – Another season opened at the historic Knoxville Raceway on Saturday for Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team. Things were going great until feature time, when a mechanical issue sidelined the Grain Valley, Missouri driver. This week, Brian will compete at Sedalia and again at Knoxville, where the IRA comes to town. Brian took advantage of coming out early in the order to set quick time during qualifications on Saturday. “With the points counting...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Brian Brown, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Montieth Looks to Protect ‘Pennsyl

Montieth Looks to Protect ‘Pennsyl...

5/3/2010
(Chad Warner photo www.dirtmagonline.com) Montieth Looks to Protect ‘Pennsylvania Turf’ against the All Stars By Gary Costa Mechanicsburg, PA - Abottstown, PA - (April 30 & May 1, 2010) --- Brian Montieth would look to protect “PA turf” as the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions made their first stop of the season at the history laden Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway in the potent Premier Auto Works, Jerry Parrish-owned No. 21. Friday evening, the hot...more
Gary Costa
  • Gary Costa on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Brian Montieth, Williams Grove Speedway, All Star Circuit of Champions
World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Return t

World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Return t...

5/3/2010
A welcome return: Saturday night’s event at Jackson Speedway marked the World of Outlaws first visit to the historic half-mile since 2006. A near capacity crowd was on hand, to see Steve Kinser win for the third time with the series at the track. Many fans took advantage of the infield party area, where they were able to drive-in, park, set up their grills and lawn chairs to enjoy all the action. Fans began filing into the infield party area around 2 p.m., nearly five...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Steve Kinser, World of Outlaws
Top ten finish a welcome sight for

Top ten finish a welcome sight for...

5/3/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] [b SEBASTOPOL, CA 5-2-10] - Prior to Saturday night, the last time Bradley Terrell visited Placerville Speedway was a night he and his team would like to forget but that too is difficult due to the long hours it took to repair his #43 sprint car after a vicious roll over caused significant damage. Saturday night, Terrell returned to the scene of the crime and managed to leave one Northern California's toughest tracks with a...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Bradley Terrell, Placerville Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series
Peter Murphy Turns in Solid weeken

Peter Murphy Turns in Solid weeken...

5/3/2010
(Photo courtesy Jon Paquet) Murphy Turns in Solid weekend at Santa Maria Speedway By Gary Costa Santa Maria, CA – (April 30 & May 1, 2010) --- Fans in the stands wouldn't have thought that Peter Murphy hasn't raced with a wing in a very long time at Santa Maria Speedway. Murphy drove to a third-place and fourth-place finish over the weekend in the Buster & Ziggy Enterprise No. 11 and the Rick Eberhardt-owned No. 13 in 360 and 410 Winged Sprint Car competition. Murphy's...more
Gary Costa
  • Gary Costa on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Peter Murphy, Santa Maria Speedway, Winged Sprints
Sprint Bandits TNT Set to Ignite a

Sprint Bandits TNT Set to Ignite a...

5/3/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (May 3, 2010) – Race fans way down in southeast Texas got a long-awaited dose of traditional Sprint Car racing this past Saturday night and loved what they saw with a three-wide charge to the checkered flag. Now, another pair of history-rich tracks are set to host the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless series this coming weekend in North Texas and Arkansas. On Friday night, wingless, 410-ci Sprint Cars return to the fabled ½-mile...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Jesse Hockett, Brady Bacon, I-30 Speedway
ASCS Sooner Region Set for Weekend

ASCS Sooner Region Set for Weekend...

5/3/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (May 3, 2010) – The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region fires back into action this weekend with a pair of events, including one new stop and one that’s still relatively new to the Sooner forces. On Friday night, the ASCS Sooner Region makes its first-ever stop at the 3/8-mile Outlaw Motor Speedway just southwest of Muskogee in Wainwright, OK. Then, on Saturday night, it’s over the border to Missouri’s Springfield Raceway for...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Brian McClelland, Springfield Raceway, Outlaw Motor Speedway
Bring Out the Broom as Tarlton Swe

Bring Out the Broom as Tarlton Swe...

5/3/2010
(Photo courtesy Jon Paquet) Bring Out the Broom as Tarlton Sweeps Weekend Races at Santa Maria Speedway By Gary Costa Santa Maria, CA – (April 30 & May 1, 2010) --- “I can’t believe what just happened, this is unreal!” were the words that Sprint Car driver Tommy Tarlton echoed in disbelief after winning both of the Sprint Car races that were held at Santa Maria Speedway last weekend. To win one main event is tough in Sprint Car racing, but winning two, back-to-back, is...more
Gary Costa
  • Gary Costa on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Santa Maria Speedway, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
Tommy Tarlton clean sweeps Santa M

Tommy Tarlton clean sweeps Santa M...

5/3/2010
Tommy Tarlton clean sweeps Golden State Challenge Series Doug Fort Memorial at Santa Maria Speedway By Gary Thomas Santa Maria, CA – May 3, 2010…A packed house on Saturday night at the Santa Maria Speedway witnessed just the third clean sweep in Golden State Challenge Series competition since 2002, as Easton's Tommy Tarlton set fast-time, won his heat race, the dash and then dominated all 30-laps of the feature to score a big victory during the second annual Doug Fort...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Santa Maria Speedway, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
Zach Zimmerly scores career best 2

Zach Zimmerly scores career best 2...

5/3/2010
Fifteen-year-old Zach Zimmerly tallies career best runner-up finish with Golden State Challenge 410 Series at Santa Maria Speedway By Gary Thomas Santa Maria, CA – May 3, 2010…After having possible top-five runs thwarted the past couple weeks due to separate accidents 15-year-old Zach Zimmerly came back strong this past Saturday night and raced to a career best second place finish with the Golden State Challenge 410 Sprint Car Series at the Santa Maria Speedway. The...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on May 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Zach Zimmerly, Santa Maria Speedway, Golden State Challenge
Windom & Moore Latest to Enter Non

Windom & Moore Latest to Enter Non...

5/3/2010
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 3, 2010) - Chris Windom of Canton, Illinois, and Mike Moore of East Des Moines, Iowa, are the latest two sprint car drivers to enter the inaugural $5,000-to-win, United States Auto Club (USAC)-sanctioned Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, to be held on Sunday, August 8, at the Knoxville Raceway. The one-day event continues to develop into a shoot-out between the best from USAC, the best from the host Knoxville Raceway, and the best of the...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/3/2010
Tags: Johnny Herrera, Kyle Cummins, Chris Windom
Bud Kaeding runs 2nd in wild finis

Bud Kaeding runs 2nd in wild finis...

5/4/2010
Bud Kaeding runs 2nd and 4th during Doug Fort Memorial weekend at Santa Maria Speedway By Gary Thomas Santa Maria, CA – May 4, 2010…As often times the case in auto racing anything is possible and that certainly came true this past weekend for Campbell's Bud Kaeding, who looked to be on way to picking-up his third victory in three-weeks on Friday night, only to get together with a lap car and flip down the front stretch on the final lap, missing out on the win by just...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Santa Maria Speedway, Golden State Challenge
Venue announced for 2010 Wild Wing

Venue announced for 2010 Wild Wing...

5/4/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA] – Handy Racing Promotions Incorporated has officially announced the venue for the return of Wild Winged Wednesday at Placerville Speedway on Wednesday, June 30. The 2010 weeknight event will be a high paying open competition event for winged 360 sprint cars. The upcoming event will utilize the same format and payout structure as the traveling Civil War Series. The winner will receive...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series, Winged Sprints
At a Glance: World of Outlaws at E

At a Glance: World of Outlaws at E...

5/4/2010
Concord, NC—May 4, 2010— WHAT •The World of Outlaws head to the famed Eldora Speedway this coming weekend for two full nights of racing on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 for Outlaw Thunder by Goodyear. The series will visit the half-mile owned by Tony Stewart three separate times in 2010. Jason Meyers leads the series into Eldora on the strength of a series-best four A-Feature wins and 13 Top-10 finishes. Steve Kinser, who is in his first season driving for Tony...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Jason Sides, Eldora Speedway
ASCS Tuesday Top Ten – The Return

ASCS Tuesday Top Ten – The Return

5/4/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (May 4, 2010) – Another Tuesday brings another Tuesday’s Top Ten, with this week’s offering of information regarding recent ASCS happenings spiced up with a topless twist of Sprint Bandits TNT flavoring. Dig in… The Return – Not since “The Flying Shu”, Ron Shuman, bested a CRA vs. NCRA field at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on May 13, 1988, had wingless 410-ci Sprint Cars slung any Lone Star clay. After Friday’s much-anticipated topless outing at...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Brady Bacon, Robert Ballou, ASCS National
ASCS Midgets make delayed season d

ASCS Midgets make delayed season d...

5/4/2010
New division will bring excitement of Midget Racing to the North State track [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [bCHICO, CA] – After Mother Nature rained on their parade last month, Silver Dollar Speedway's newest division will finally take to the track this Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway. The new American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Midgets of the Northern California are calling Silver Dollar Speedway their home track this year and...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Silver Dollar Speedway offers free

Silver Dollar Speedway offers free...

5/4/2010
Fans can enjoy recession proof real estate on the famed Silver Dollar Fairgrounds [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b CHICO, CA] – The coming weekend is a special one for racers and race fans alike at Silver Dollar Speedway. It's two big days of racing that culminates with the annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial on Saturday night at the competitive quarter-mile oval located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Today, Handy Racing Promotions and...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Red Hawk Championship resumes this

Red Hawk Championship resumes this...

5/4/2010
Four division program sure to bring another week of thrills and spills to Old Hangtown [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA] – The excitement of championship point racing returns to Placerville Speedway this Saturday night with four divisions of auto racing at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, home to the most enthusiastic race fans in Northern California. Winged 360 sprint cars will share the bullring quarter mile with...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
McMahan takes home another top ten

McMahan takes home another top ten...

5/4/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Racing for the Troops] [b WEST SACRAMENTO, CA] – It had been several years since Elk Grove's Bobby McMahan had raced on the high banked Santa Maria Speedway in Nipomo, California prior to Saturday night. Returning to the famed bullring track aboard the Racing for the Troops #26b sprint car, McMahan fared well in the sixth round of the King of California campaign with his fifth top ten finish of the season. "Santa Maria is a fast little place, you...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Bobby McMahan, Santa Maria Speedway, Winged Sprints
Safety concern forces Geving from

Safety concern forces Geving from...

5/4/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan/Sullivan Images Media] [b PENNGROVE, CA (5-1-10) –] Two time Petaluma Speedway champion Alissa Geving of Penngrove continued her campaign in the 2010 Golden State Challenge King of California Sprint Car Series Saturday night. For the first time in her racing career, Geving took to the fast bullring Santa Maria Speedway in Nipomo, California for the sixth round of the traveling series for 410 sprint cars. In her first venture on the high banks of...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
Top ten finish a welcome sight for

Top ten finish a welcome sight for...

5/4/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] [b SEBASTOPOL, CA 5-2-10] - Prior to Saturday night, the last time Bradley Terrell visited Placerville Speedway was a night he and his team would like to forget but that too is difficult due to the long hours it took to repair his #43 sprint car after a vicious roll over caused significant damage. Saturday night, Terrell returned to the scene of the crime and managed to leave one Northern California's toughest tracks with a...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on May 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/4/2010
Tags: Bradley Terrell, Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Larson Posts Seventh And Fifth In

Larson Posts Seventh And Fifth In...

5/5/2010
Larson Posts Seventh And Fifth In Santa Maria Twin Bill Santa Maria, California. April 30 and May 1, 2010. Santa Maria Speedway had the distinction of hosting a pair of the top sprint car groups on the West Coast this past Friday and Saturday nights as the Taco Bravo 360 and Golden State Challenge 410 series were in town to contest the Doug Fort Memorial, which honored the founder and former operator of the beautiful tree lined hillside facility. For Kyle Larson, and...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on May 05, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/5/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Santa Maria Speedway, Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne - Tour 'N To

Wednesdays with Wayne - Tour 'N To...

5/5/2010
(Bill W) May 5, 2010 – A rainout and motor problems put the damper on Wayne Johnson, who was racing a “traditional” sprint car in the opening weekend with the Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless Series in south Texas. After a rainout at Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, they tried it again on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park near Baylands, but the Knoxville, Iowa driver suffered motor problems in Jack Yeley’s #2. They will be back at it this weekend at Devil’s...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on May 05, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/5/2010
Tags: Wayne Johnson, Royal Purple Raceway, Sprint Bandits TNT
Rocket Hockett - Photo Finish!

Rocket Hockett - Photo Finish!

5/5/2010
(Bill W) May 5, 2010 – Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett is no stranger to photo finishes. So when it came down to the wire at Houston Raceway Park Saturday night with the Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless series, no one should have been surprised. At the checkers, the Warsaw, Missouri driver was edged out by Robert Ballou, after charging all the way through the pack. This weekend, the series travels to the Devil’s Bowl Speedway and I-30 Speedway. Last weekend was to feature...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on May 05, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/5/2010
Tags: Jesse Hockett, Royal Purple Raceway, Sprint Bandits TNT
Previewing the World of Outlaws at

Previewing the World of Outlaws at...

5/5/2010
Rossburg, OH—May 5, 2010—The legendary Eldora Speedway in Ohio has been a staple on the World of Outlaws circuit since the series inaugural 1978 season and will play host to the greatest sprint car drivers in the world again in 2010, as the series will pay three separate visits to the iconic half-mile beginning this weekend on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 for Outlaw Thunder by Goodyear. Last season Donny Schatz, Terry McCarl and Jason Sides were all victorious at...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on May 05, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/5/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Terry McCarl, Joey Saldana
Ocean Sprints return to Watsonvill

Ocean Sprints return to Watsonvill...

5/5/2010
Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo returns to Ocean Speedway this Friday night May 7 By Gary Thomas Watsonville, CA – May 4, 2010…Following the inaugural appearance outside of Watsonville this past weekend the Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo will return home this Friday night to the Ocean Speedway for the third round of racing in the 2010 season. The most recent event for the series was held this most recent Friday at the Santa Maria...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on May 05, 2010
  • Article Date: 5/5/2010
Tags: Ocean Speedway, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
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