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CLASSICS AT PLACERVILLE SATURDAY;

CLASSICS AT PLACERVILLE SATURDAY;...

4/29/2013
Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. enters this Saturday’s USAC Western Classic Sprint race at Placerville (Calif.) Speedway as the 2013 point leader. Last Saturday he remained atop USAC’s West Coast Sprint Car series standings after scoring a 30-lap victory at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway. Bernal, who now has five USAC victories in the past six weeks, led the final 14 laps at Bakersfield in his King Racing Products/A & A Precision Machine Spike/Raney. He led laps 1-13,...more
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS RESUME MAY 11 AT

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS RESUME MAY 11 AT...

4/29/2013
R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. vaulted into the lead in the USAC Southwest Sprint Car series points following Saturday night’s 30-lap victory at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Johnson passed Charles Davis Jr. on the 17th lap of the “Canyon Clash” and led the final 14 laps in his Weiler Farms/Pecon Builders Maxim/Pro-Flyer. Bryan Swinehart took second ahead of Chris Bonneau, Nathan High and Justin Quinn. Charles Davis Jr., who trails Johnson by 13 points in the...more
600 SPRINTS CONTINUE THIS SATURDAY

600 SPRINTS CONTINUE THIS SATURDAY...

4/29/2013
The 2013 USAC 600 Sprint Series continues this Saturday at Plymouth (Ind.) Motor Speedway after weather finally cooperated to allow series openers to be conducted last Saturday. Dawson Stealy and Garrett Saunders emerged victorious in the inaugural feature events. Stealy won the 15-lap Open crown and Saunders was the Restricted winner. Trailing Stealy in the 15-lap race was Jordon Lambert, Billy Cribbs, Mike Gass and Adam Barth. Saunders was trailed in his 10-lapper by...more
LINCOLN PARK SPRINTS RESCHEDULED

LINCOLN PARK SPRINTS RESCHEDULED...

4/29/2013
The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars will return to Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. July 4, replacing the event interrupted by rain last Saturday night. The July 4 event will be a “complete” program, including qualifications, heats, semi and feature. Rain halted last Saturday night’s program at the 5/16-mile dirt oval during the second heat race. Bryan Clauson had posted the B & W Auto Mart fastest qualifying time and Landon Simon won the first heat prior to...more
New Faces Headline Sprint Car Titl

New Faces Headline Sprint Car Titl...

4/30/2013
(April 30, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway returns to action this Saturday evening May 4, at 5:30 with the best in short track racing at its Ventura County Fairgrounds facility. This weekend we will highlight five of our adult classes in exciting short track oval track racing. VRA 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, VRA Focus, VRA Sport Mods, VRA Quads and our three kids classes will all be in action on Ventura Raceways 1/5 mile oval. VRA...more
OIL CAPITAL RACING SERIES ANNOUNCE

OIL CAPITAL RACING SERIES ANNOUNCE...

5/1/2013
A WILD N' WICKED NON WING DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND SET! Hosted By Mid-America and West Siloam Speedway’s John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (May 1, 2013) – When the Oil Capital Racing Series originally announced there would be non-wing sprint car events on the 2013 schedule over the off-season, the response from fans and race teams was overwhelmingly positive. OCRS opened the new season “traditional style” to a solid car count and presented an entertaining...more
Unofficial Results for May 4th

Unofficial Results for May 4th

5/5/2013
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 05/04/2013 VRA Sprint Cars Race #3 05/04/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Greg Taylor, Ventura, 30 Laps; 2. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 3. Clark Templeman III, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 4. Luke Boles, Goleta, 30 Laps; 5. John Nock, Newhall, 30 Laps; 6. Tom Hendricks, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 7. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 8. Russel Deblauw, Ventura, 30 Laps; 9. Richard Ortega Jr, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 10. Charlie Butcher, Santa...more
AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

5/5/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-16.287; 2. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-16.312; 3. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.508; 4. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-16.629; 5. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-16.642; 6. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-16.721; 7. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-16.759; 8. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.835; 9. Charles Davis Jr., 4G, Cook-16.892; 10. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-16.923; 11. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-16.961; 12. Mike Martin, 16B, Martin-16.976; 13. Bud...more
USAC WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RA

USAC WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RA...

5/5/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. D.J. Johnson, 33, Johnson-11.662; 2. James Sweeney, 11, Lewis-11.690; 3. Jim Trulli, 33T, Trulli-11.723; 4. Matt Streeter, 14jr, Streeter-11.794; 5. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-11.850; 6. C.J. Humphreys, 85, Happy Camper-11.942; 7. Marc Mackay, 86, Mackay-12.062; 8. Jim Richardson, 8, Richardson-12.096; 9. Tony Hunt, 56, Phulps-12.126; 10. Max Adams, 5x, Adams-12.473; 11. Colton Slack, 17, Slack-12.609; 12. Myles Bishop, 18, Bishop-12.862; 13. Gordon...more
Fremont Speedway - 5/4/2013 BOSS S

Fremont Speedway - 5/4/2013 BOSS S...

5/5/2013
410 Sprints (40 Cars) [#]-Starting Position Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 37-Dustin Smith[1] ; 2. 32-Chase Stockton[8] ; 3. 4M-Jamie Miller[2] ; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 5. 3J-Johnny Beaber[4] ; 6. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[5] ; 7. 14-Chad Wilson[6] ; 8. OO-Joe Irwin[3] Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 4H-Tracy Hines[2] ; 2. O-Steve Irwin[3] ; 3. 57B-Brandon Spithler[5] ; 4. 82-Miker Miller[8] ; 5. 16-Chris Andrews[7]...more
USAC 600 SPRINT RACE RESULTS: May

USAC 600 SPRINT RACE RESULTS: May...

5/5/2013
USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULTS: May 4, 2013 – Plymouth, Indiana - Plymouth Speedway HEAT RACE: (8 laps) 1. Dakota Busche (#16B Busche), 2. Jordon Lambert (#L23 Lambert), 3. Sara Elrod (#23S Elrod), 4. Craig Ronk (#27R Ronk), 5. Ethan Foster (#11E Foster), 6. Dawson Stealy (#40S Stealy), 7. Jerod Glasford (#14G Glasford). NT FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Dawson Stealy, 2. Craig Ronk, 3. Sara Elrod, 4. Ethan Foster, 5. Jerod Glasford, 6. Dakota Busche, 7. Jordon Lambert....more
Taylor Returns Triumphantly To Ven

Taylor Returns Triumphantly To Ven...

5/6/2013
(May 4th, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - The topic of discussion Saturday night May 4, was NEW RED CLAY. Thanks to Paige Pollock and his crew we were able to get some long needed clay delivered to the track before Saturday night. The new clay changed the look of the track greatly as we went from light dirt colored soil to red clay. Everyone from drivers to fans were impressed by the hard work it took to get the track ready for Saturday night. The...more
7-WAY POINT BATTLE SPICES HAUBSTAD

7-WAY POINT BATTLE SPICES HAUBSTAD...

5/6/2013
Saturday’s “Spring Showdown” at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. showcases stars of the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series and the MSCS Sprints. The seven-way battle for the 2013 USAC point lead continues after last weekend’s races at Cameron, Mo. and Eagle, Neb. were cancelled due to frigid temperatures and snow flurries. Chase Stockon and Hunter Schuerenberg are virtually tied for the lead, while drivers Bryan Clauson, Brady Bacon, Tracy Hines, Dave Darland...more
TULARE THUNDERBOWL HOSTS CRA MAY 1

TULARE THUNDERBOWL HOSTS CRA MAY 1...

5/6/2013
Damion Gardner’s lead in the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint standings entering the May 18 race at the Tulare (Calif.) Thunderbowl Raceway stands at 12 points after he scored his third consecutive series victory Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Gardner, of Concord, Calif., led the final 22 laps of the 30-lap “Don Flanders Classic” in his Scott Sales Company/CSI Shocks Spike/J & D. He was the fastest qualifier and first heat winner and passed Mike Spencer on lap nine...more
WEST COAST SPRINT “BILLET CUP” AT

WEST COAST SPRINT “BILLET CUP” AT...

5/6/2013
This Saturday’s “Billet Cup” at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. offers Ryan Bernal another change to build on his growing 2013 repertoire which already includes six USAC main event wins. He enters the event with a 30-point lead over Richard Vander Weerd in the USAC West Coast Sprint Car standings. Bernal, of Hollister, Calif., is three wins behind Bryan Clauson in the 2013 USAC season as those two have blistered the competition so far. Bernal remains undefeated in...more
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT ARIZONA SPEED

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT ARIZONA SPEED...

5/6/2013
Arizona Speedway welcomes the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars back to its 3/8-mile dirt in Queen Creek, Ariz. this Saturday. The track’s USAC debut in April found Mike Martin winning the inaugural feature event. R.J. Johnson currently stands atop the series points, 13 ahead of Charles Davis Jr. Johnson was sixth and Davis third in the April race. Davis can tie for the all-time Arizona lead in terms of USAC feature wins with a victory Saturday. He has seven, while drivers...more
600s CONTINUE SATURDAY AT PLYMOUT

600s CONTINUE SATURDAY AT PLYMOUT...

5/6/2013
USAC’s 600 Sprint series continue this Saturday at the Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway after Dawson Stealy and Sydney Arnett posted victories in last Saturday night’s action. Stealy led all 20 laps to score his second straight “open” victory. Arnett’s wire-to-wire victory came in the 15-lap “restricted” feature. Trailing Stealy were Craig Ronk, Sara Elrod, Ethan Foster and Jerod Glasford. Point leader Garrett Saunders finished second to Arnett, while Nick Katrakis, Tyler...more
ENSIGN COPS HUNT MAGNETO SHOOTOUT

ENSIGN COPS HUNT MAGNETO SHOOTOUT...

5/7/2013
The driver known as “The Human Highlight Reel” left the camera at home on Saturday night and let everyone else hit the post race highlights themselves. The only time Ensign will be on it from this night is as he crossed the finish line in front, checkers flying above him, his first win in 2013 and 18th overall in just over three seasons behind the wheel of a sprint car. Ensign timed in 5th quick of the 22 Joe Hunt Magneto Wingless Sprint Cars on hand at a reconfigured...more
April Showers Bring May Racing for

April Showers Bring May Racing for...

5/9/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— May 9, 2013— April and the first weekend of May were not the most friendly when it came to weather conditions for Tracy Hines and his fellow USAC competitors. Rain, cold and even snow led to the postponement or cancellation of a total of seven races across the three USAC National Series. With the calendar now fully turned to May, a stop at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., for a USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series event awaits. Hines is set to...more
Unofficial Results for May 11th

Unofficial Results for May 11th

5/12/2013
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 05/11/2013 VRA Sprint Cars Race #4 05/11/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Greg Taylor, Ventura, 30 Laps; 2. Richard Ortega Jr, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 3. Tom Hendricks, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 4. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 5. Luke Boles, Goleta, 30 Laps; 6. John Nock, Newhall, 30 Laps; 7. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 8. Hobie Conway, Ventura, 30 Laps; 9. Chris Gansen, San Bernardino, 30 Laps; 10. Don Gansen, San Bernardino, 29...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

5/12/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Wes McIntyre, 83, McIntyre-13.182; 2. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-13.283; 3. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.303; 4. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-13.311; 5. Seth Parker, 38P, Parker-13.347; 6. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-13.349; 7. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-13.374; 8. Brady Short, 11P, Pottorff-13.417; 9. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-13.445; 10. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/Tri-Star-13.450; 11. Justin Grant, 21x, Pollock-13.458; 12....more
USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

5/12/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.100; 2. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.198; 3. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.301; 4. Dennis Howell, 62, Howell-16.361; 5. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.369; 6. Mike Spencer, 7m, Priestley-16.440; 7. Andy Ferris, 4J, Ferris-16.499; 8. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-16.514; 9. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.541; 10. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.624; 11. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-16.818; 12. Ricky Kirkbride, 87,...more
USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

5/12/2013
FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Jody Wirth (#5X Wirth), 2. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 3. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 4. Stephen Harms (#60 Harms), 5. Justin Quinn (#93 Quinn), 6. Kyle Danielson (#17K Danielson), 7. Michael Curtis (Turner/Wheeler). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 2. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 3. Stevie Sussex (#1AZ High), 4. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 5. Bran Swinehart (#68 Beal), 6. James Aragon (#94 Aragon), 7. Mike Bonneau...more
USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT

USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT...

5/12/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Randy Shilling (#21 Shilling), 2. Adam Barth (#21K Barth), 3. Mike Gass (17G Gass) 4. Tyler Huffman (#64 Huffman), 5. Brad Nichols (#37 Nicols), 6. Courtney Erfurth (25K Barth). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Dawson Stealy (#40S Stealy), 2. Billy Cribbs (#16 Cribbs), 3. Eric Saunders (#349 Saunders) 4. Jerod Glasford (#14G Glasford), 5. Scott Allison (#13 Allison). NT FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Tyler Huffman, 2. Billy Cribbs, 3. Randy Shilling, 4....more
Two In A Row For Taylor

Two In A Row For Taylor

5/13/2013
Another night of exciting short track racing took place at Ventura Raceway on Saturday May 11. Once again fans and teams were treated to fast and furious racing on Ventura's new red clay track. Greg Taylor made it two in a row Saturday night in VRA 360 Sprint Car racing as he took his second main event of 2013. Taylor started fifth and quickly moved to the front of the 18 car field and by lap 9 he was out in front to stay. Following Taylor across the line were...more
PLYMOUTH 600s CONTINUE AGAIN SATUR

PLYMOUTH 600s CONTINUE AGAIN SATUR...

5/13/2013
The USAC 600 Sprints continue their 2013 campaign Saturday night at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway. Two drivers will try to earn their respective third wins in four outings. Tyler Huffman and Garrett Saunders scored feature wins Saturday. Both led every lap of their respective races. Huffman was trailed in the Open feature by Billy Cribbs, Randy Shilling, Dawson Stealy and Mike Gass. Trailing Saunders in the Restrictor main were Nick Katrakis and Sydney Arnett. Stealy has a...more
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CANYON MAY 25

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CANYON MAY 25...

5/13/2013
The USAC Southwest Sprint Cars return to Canyon Speedway in Peoria, Ariz. May 25-26. Series point leader R.J. Johnson already has two victories there in 2013 and hopes to remain undefeated in the upcoming events. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz., stayed atop the points Saturday after winning the 30-lap feature at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. Johnson passed Chris Bonneau on lap 20 and led to the checkered flag to beat Bonneau, Bruce St. James, Mike Martin and Shon...more
BACK TO KINGS JUNE 8 FOR WEST COAS

BACK TO KINGS JUNE 8 FOR WEST COAS...

5/13/2013
Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. appears to be the man to beat this year as the 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint cars return to Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. June 8. He leads the series standings after taking Saturday night’s 30-lap “Spring Showdown” at Hanford. Bernal’s 30-point lead over Richard Vander Weerd doesn’t truly show his domination so far this year. In seven West Coast starts so far, he has five wins and two seconds! Saturday’s win was his third in a...more
THUNDERBOWL HOSTS USAC/CRA SPRINTS

THUNDERBOWL HOSTS USAC/CRA SPRINTS...

5/13/2013
Teammates Damion Gardner and Nic Faas once again face off for the 2013 AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point lead this Saturday when the series returns to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Gardner has a 12-point lead over Faas after seven series races in which they both finished in the top-four spots in all seven! Gardner has won the last three races, while Faas has one win and three seconds so far this year. The last USAC/CRA race held at Tulare in 2010 saw Faas and...more
“LARRY RICE CLASSIC” FRIDAY AT BL

“LARRY RICE CLASSIC” FRIDAY AT BL...

5/13/2013
Friday night’s “Larry Rice Classic” at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway salutes the 1978 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year who earned the respect of the auto racing community both in and out of the cockpit. He won both a Silver Crown and National Midget Championship during his USAC driving career. Eight drivers will continue to battle for the AMSOIL National Sprint Car series point lead, separated by just 53 points with 74 available at the quarter-mile dirt...more
Wheatley Envisions Downforce Desig

Wheatley Envisions Downforce Desig...

5/14/2013
Inside Line Promotions - LAKE STEVENS, Wash. (May 14, 2013) - Surfing has Hurley. Motocross has Fox. Sprint car racing has, well, no leader in apparel. Austen Wheatley's dream is to change that. Enter Downforce Designs, which is the young racer's apparel company that has taken off in its inaugural season. While the business started as a custom apparel company within the racing industry, Wheatley's goal is to transcend that into a successful clothing line. "Overall, I...more
Tracy Hines Set for Sprint Car & S

Tracy Hines Set for Sprint Car & S...

5/15/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— May 15, 2013— Two different race cars and two very different race tracks will greet Tracy Hines in his home state of Indiana this weekend. But, that’s just par for the course for the veteran driver who is used to competing in all three USAC National series as he will race in both a sprint car and a Silver Crown machine. Hines will hit the track at Bloomington Speedway on Friday, May 17 with the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series aboard his...more
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RA...

5/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-11.597; 2. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-11.604; 3. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-11.740; 4. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-11.744; 5. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-11.793; 6. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/TriStar-11.807; 7. Chase Briscoe, 5B, Briscoe-11.826; 8. Matt Westfall, 54, Best Performance-11.878; 9. Bobby East, 5E, East-11.888; 10. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-11.899; 11. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-11.907; 12....more
AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE R...

5/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-14.853; 2. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-15.015; 3. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-15.283; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-15.329; 5. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-15.350; 6. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-15.378; 7. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.440; 8. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-15.468; 9. Danny Faria Jr., 17v, Faria-15.491; 10. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-15.519; 11. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-15.534; 12. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-15.858;...more
USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT

USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT...

5/18/2013
FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Craig Ronk (#27R Ronk), 2. Randy Shilling (#21 Shilling), 3. Billy Cribbs (#16 Cribbs), 4. Marv Hephner (#44 Hephner), 5. Dawson Stealy (40S Stealy), 6. Brad Nichols (#37 Nichols), 7. Jerod Glasford (#14G Glasford), 8. Garrett Saunders (#11 Saunders), 9. Keith Ousley (#14 Ousley), 10. Chad Clay (#13 Clay), 11.Dakokta Busche (#16B Busche), 12. Jason Montel (27M Montel), 13. Eric Saunders (#349 Saunders). NT FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-25 Ronk. NEW...more
43RD “TONY HULMAN CLASSIC” WEDNES

43RD “TONY HULMAN CLASSIC” WEDNES...

5/20/2013
Wednesday night’s 43rd “Tony Hulman Classic” at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track renews one of America’s most revered Sprint racing traditions, one which dates back to 1971 when George Snider won the inaugural. It’s been 20 years since Dave Darland tasted the victory in the Terre Haute classic, but he’ll be among top favorites in Wednesday’s race after polishing off the series regulars in last Friday’s “Larry Rice Classic” at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway. Darland...more
CRA “SALUTE TO INDY” AT PERRIS SAT

CRA “SALUTE TO INDY” AT PERRIS SAT...

5/20/2013
Mike Spencer is looking forward to this Saturday night’s “Salute to Indy” AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Spencer is the defending race winner and vaulted to third in the most recent series points after his first 2013 victory at Tulare (Calif.) Thunderbowl Raceway last Saturday. The five-time series champion led the final four laps at Tulare after passing Ryan Bernal on lap 27. Trailing Spencer’s Grubstake Mini Storage/Madera Produce...more
CANYON’S 2nd “SALUTE TO INDY” THIS

CANYON’S 2nd “SALUTE TO INDY” THIS...

5/20/2013
Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. hosts this weekend’s second “Salute to Indy” for USAC’s Southwest Sprint cars and R.J. Johnson will try to retain his series point lead, which stands at 42 points over Ronnie Clark. The two-night Friday-Saturday racing program offers more than 140 points so with only 105 separating the top-10 in the standings it’s anybody’s guess who’ll be leading the points after the weekend. Charles Davis Jr., third in the standings, continues...more
OPEN, RESTRICTOR 600s CONTINUE AT

OPEN, RESTRICTOR 600s CONTINUE AT...

5/20/2013
Once again, Plymouth Speedway welcomes the USAC 600 Sprints back Saturday as part of this weekend’s racing events at the northern Indiana oval. Craig Ronk and Garrett Saunders led all feature laps to capture Saturday night's "Earl Gaerte Classic" races. Ronk was trailed by Randy Shilling, Billy Cribbs, Marv Hephner and Dawson Stealy. Saunders led Nick Katrakis, Nicholas Schaefer, Bud McCune and Tyler Fitzpatrick. 2013 TRAXXAS USAC 600 SPRINT OPEN POINTS: 1-Dawson...more
Three Storied Races for Tracy Hine

Three Storied Races for Tracy Hine...

5/21/2013
New Castle, Ind.— May 21, 2013— May is all about open wheel racing in the state of Indiana. For those of the short track persuasion like Tracy Hines, that means three of the most historic races in the sport in a four-day stretch. The veteran driver will take to the track in each of these events, beginning with the Tony Hulman Classic, followed by the Hoosier 100, and wrapping up with the 68th edition of the Night Before the 500. The trio of events will begin for Hines...more
Two Races for Taylor Ferns in the

Two Races for Taylor Ferns in the...

5/22/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—May 22, 2013 — During the month of May, Indianapolis is the epicenter of open wheel racing. Whether it’s at the corner of 16th Street and Georgetown Road in Speedway, where the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway sits or the Indiana State Fairgrounds located just off 38th Street or Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in nearby Clermont, historic events dot the calendar leading up to the Indianapolis 500. Taylor Ferns will get to take part in a pair...more
RAIN FORCES TERRE HAUTE POSTPONEME

RAIN FORCES TERRE HAUTE POSTPONEME...

5/22/2013
Terre Haute, IN........Heavy Rain swept through Terre Haute this afternoon and forced postponement of tonight's "Tony Hulman Classic" at the Terre Haute Action Track. Race organizers and USAC are discussing rescheduling and a resolution will be announced when firm.
TONY HULMAN CLASSIC RESCHEDULED JU

TONY HULMAN CLASSIC RESCHEDULED JU...

5/23/2013
Terre Haute, IN........Race organizers Bob Sargent and Reece O'Connor have reaffirmed their committment to the United States Auto Club and the rich tradition of the "Tony Hulman Classic" by quickly rescheduling the AMSOIL National Sprint race at the Terre Haute Action Track for Friday night, June 21. Rains led to today's postponement but quick work led to the rescheduling which now couples the race with a June 22 race at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich.
Lane Automotive MTS Sprint Series

Lane Automotive MTS Sprint Series...

5/23/2013
Sunday May 26th The MTS sprint cars will do battle at the 3/8 mile dirt of Crystal Motor Speedway. Last year’s race had an exciting feature with the thrill of victory when Steve Irwin Passed Tim Evilsizer with a couple laps to go to take the win, and the agony of defeat when Jay Stienabach took a nasty flip on the front straight in the main event. This year expects to see more of the regulars from the MTS sprints including former champions Joe Bares, Mike Galadja, and...more
Plymouth Speedway to Feature Regul

Plymouth Speedway to Feature Regul...

5/23/2013
(Plymouth, IN) Super Streets, Modifieds, Thunder Stocks, USAC 600 sprints and USAC restricted winged sprints will be running at the fastest dirt track in Northern Indiana on Saturday, May 25. The staff and management at Plymouth Speedway are working hard to work in the new dirt surface. The transition from asphalt to dirt was made during the winter months and everyone has been attempting to smooth out the bumps to make the surface ideal for racing. This has been an...more
AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

5/26/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-16.331; 2. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-16.440 ;3. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-16.448; 4. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-16.467; 5. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-16.523; 6. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.542; 7. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-16.587; 8. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-16.599; 9. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-16.612; 10. Ronnie Gardner, 18, Kittle-16.700; 11. Jake Swanson, 9, BR-16.762; 12. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.815; 13. Jace Vander Weerd, 88,...more
USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT

USAC 600 SPRINT (Open) RACE RESULT...

5/26/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Billy Cribbs (#16 Cribbs), 2. Randy Shilling (#21 Shilling), 3.Gary Gipson (#3 Gipson), 4. Kris Knox (#92 Knox). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jason Montel (#27M Montel), 2. Jordon Lambert (#L23 Lambert), 3. Eric Saunders (#349 Saunders), 4. Shaun Miller (#11M Miller). NT FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Randy Shilling, 2. Billy Cribbs, 3. Eric Saunders, 4. Kris Knox, 5. Shaun Miller, 6. Gary Gipson, 7. Jordon Lambert, 8. Jason Montel. NT FEATURE LAP...more
USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

5/26/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 2. Tom Ogle (#48 Ogle), 3. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 4. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 5. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 6. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 7. James Aragon (#94 Aragon), 8. Jacob Hawkins (#74 Williams), 9. Justin Quinn (#93 Quinn). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Josh Hodges (#74X Hodges), 2. Bryan Swinehart (#68 Beal), 3. Stephen Harms (#60 Harms), 4. Bob Ream Jr. (#8 BRAT), 5. Stevie Sussex (#57X Stone), 6....more
DAVE ARGABRIGHT & PAT SULLIVAN BAC

DAVE ARGABRIGHT & PAT SULLIVAN BAC...

5/26/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 26, 2013) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) is pleased to announce that veteran journalists Dave Argabright of Indiana and Pat Sullivan, originally of Kansas and now of Indiana, will be back to co-emcee the twenty-fourth annual NSCHoF induction banquet on Saturday afternoon, June 1, in the Dyer-Hudson Buuilding on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum executive...more
USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

5/27/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Rick Ziehl (#20Z Ziehl), 2. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 3. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 4. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 5. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 6. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 7. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 8. Brian Hosford (#32B Weber), 9. Billy Chester (#74 Williams). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 2. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 3. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 4. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau), 5. Bryan Swinehart (#68...more
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