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Hodnett and Cast of Pennsylvania D

Hodnett and Cast of Pennsylvania D...

12/18/2015
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Several competitors from Pennsylvania are venturing across the country to tackle the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. PA Posse standout Greg Hodnett is the latest driver to announce he will compete at Cocopah Speedway on Jan. 1-2, Jan. 5 and Jan. 8-9 during the marquee 410ci winged sprint car event that features a purse of approximately $250,000. All four weekend races pay...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/18/2015
Tags: Ryan Linder, Ryan Smith, Logan Schuchart
Kahne and Larson Lead NASCAR Notab

Kahne and Larson Lead NASCAR Notab...

12/21/2015
(Photo by Patrick Grant) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Dec. 21, 2015) – The 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown will once again feature NASCAR stars. Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson, who both rose from the dirt ranks into the premier NASCAR series, are set to return to the marquee 410ci winged sprint car event at Cocopah Speedway on Jan. 1-2, Jan. 5 and Jan. 8-9. Additionally, Rico Abreu and Christopher Bell, who are touted as two future NASCAR notables,...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/21/2015
Tags: Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu
Smith Teams Up with Linder to Tack

Smith Teams Up with Linder to Tack...

12/22/2015
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – KUNKLETOWN, Pa. (Dec. 22, 2015) – Ryan Smith is returning to the desert next month for the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Smith will team up with Arizona resident Ryan Linder to tackle the offseason’s top sprint car event in the country, which is hosted by Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., Jan. 1-2, Jan. 5 and Jan. 8-9. “I’m grateful to Ryan Linder for the opportunity and I think we’ll have a pretty good...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 22, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/22/2015
Tags: Ryan Linder, Ryan Smith, Cocopah Speedway
Bergman Opening 2016 Season Friday

Bergman Opening 2016 Season Friday...

12/28/2015
(Photo by Will Crews) Inside Line Promotions – SHAWNEE, Okla. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Seth Bergman is hopeful his 2016 season will start on the right note. Bergman, who is coming off a career-best year, will make his 2016 debut this Friday at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., during the $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start first night of the five-race Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. “I only got to run one night of Winter Heat last year,” he said. “It seemed like we were going...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Seth Bergman, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Blaney Returns to Winter Heat Spri

Blaney Returns to Winter Heat Spri...

12/28/2015
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – WINDOM, Minn. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Dale Blaney is heading southwest this week to tackle the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. The reigning UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions champion and his Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team will kick off the premier offseason sprint car event in the United States this Friday at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., where the $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Dale Blaney, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Jr. Looking to Take Mome

Hafertepe Jr. Looking to Take Mome...

12/28/2015
(Photo by Malcolm White Photography) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Dec. 28, 2015) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. will make his 2016 debut this Friday during the opening round of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. The $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start feature is the first of five races in nine days at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., where Hafertepe Jr. hopes to capitalize on a lot of success with car owner Keith Dobbs toward the end of last season. “We...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Van Dam Seeking Another Strong Per

Van Dam Seeking Another Strong Per...

12/28/2015
(Photo by Malcolm White Photography) Inside Line Promotions – ENUMCLAW, Wash. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Henry Van Dam put together his best week of 410ci winged sprint car competition during the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown last January. Van Dam is set to return to Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., this Friday for a $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start feature that kicks off five races in nine days at the 3/8-mile oval in the desert. “It’s huge for us because we’re...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Henry VanDam, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Starks Invading Cocopah Speedway f

Starks Invading Cocopah Speedway f...

12/28/2015
(Photo by Lisa Dynes Photography) Inside Line Promotions – PUYALLUP, Wash. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Trey Starks powered to a career-high eight victories in 2015. The Washington native is aiming to continue that momentum as he kicks off his 2016 campaign this Friday at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., where he will compete in the $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start event that opens five races in nine days. “Jeff McCall is on board and we’re going to work with him throughout...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Trey Starks, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Lasoski Leads Inaugural Winter Hea

Lasoski Leads Inaugural Winter Hea...

12/28/2015
(Photo by Patrick Grant) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Dec. 28, 2015) – All five winners, including the champion, of the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown are slated to return to Cocopah Speedway for the second edition of the premier offseason winged sprint car event, which kicks off this Friday. Defending champion Danny Lasoski, who also earned the inaugural FVP National Sprint League championship as well as his record 10th track title at Knoxville...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Paul McMahan
Johnson Debuting at Cocopah Speedw

Johnson Debuting at Cocopah Speedw...

12/29/2015
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – PENNGROVE, Calif. (Dec. 29, 2015) – Chase Johnson, who is fresh off his King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year Award, is ready to get back to work. Johnson will pilot a Shawn and Cyndi Thomas owned sprint car throughout the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown, which begins this Friday at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz. “It’s been highlighted on our calendar being the first race...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: Chase Johnson, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Herrera Back in Action This Weeken

Herrera Back in Action This Weeken...

12/29/2015
(Photo by Malcolm White Photography) Inside Line Promotions – BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (Dec. 29, 2015) – Johnny Herrera will make his first 410ci winged sprint car start at Cocopah Speedway this Friday in almost 25 years. Herrera is tackling the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at the 3/8-mile oval in Somerton, Ariz., where he last competed with a 410ci engine in early 1991 with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. “I was back there when the Outlaws raced,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: Johnny Herrera, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Scelzi Opening 2016 Campaign This

Scelzi Opening 2016 Campaign This...

12/29/2015
(Photo by Malcolm White Photography) Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 29, 2015) – A lot of money and pride is on the line at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown, but it’s the experience that Dominic Scelzi is seeking as he heads into the marquee event at Cocopah Speedway. Scelzi and his Roth Motorsports backed, family owned team will compete at the 3/8-mile oval in Somerton, Ariz., this Friday and Saturday – as well as next Tuesday and Jan. 8-9...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Kinser Teams with Arctic Cat for W

Kinser Teams with Arctic Cat for W...

12/31/2015
(Photo Courtesy of Steve Kinser Racing) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Dec. 31, 2015) – Steve Kinser will kick off the new year on Friday by tackling the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown, which has developed into the top offseason winged sprint car event in the United States. Kinser will fly the Arctic Cat banner on his Steve Kinser Racing No. 11 during the five-race event at Cocopah Speedway, which begins on Friday with a $12,000-to-win,...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/31/2015
Tags: Steve Kinser, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Blaney Brings Home $12,000 Payday

Blaney Brings Home $12,000 Payday...

1/2/2016
(Photo by Bobby McMorris) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 1, 2016) – Dale Blaney kicked off the new year in style as he led all 30 laps of the opening feature for the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown on Friday at Cocopah Speedway. Blaney bested 45 other competitors to claim the $12,000 top prize and take the lead in the points standings after Round 1. Action continues on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies for Round 2, which also pays $12,000 to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/2/2016
Tags: Dale Blaney, Greg Hodnett, Justin Henderson
NASCAR’s Larson Takes Advantage of

NASCAR’s Larson Takes Advantage of...

1/3/2016
(Photo by Pole Position Photo) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 2, 2016) – Kyle Larson seemed somewhat surprised at his margin of victory Saturday night at Cocopah Speedway, where he powered to his first victory of the new year during Round 2 of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. “I was checked out?” he asked a crew member prior to the Victory Lane celebration at the offseason’s premier 410ci winged sprint car event in the United...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/3/2016
Tags: Shane Stewart, Kyle Larson, Cocopah Speedway
Blaney Edges Larson Atop Winter He

Blaney Edges Larson Atop Winter He...

1/3/2016
(Photo by Matt Hill) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 3, 2016) – Dale Blaney has risen to the top of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown championship standings following a strong opening weekend at Cocopah Speedway. Blaney claimed Friday’s opener before earning a fourth-place finish on Saturday, making him the only driver out of 46 competitors who has registered two top fives. That gives the Ohio native a 14-point lead over NASCAR star and...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/3/2016
Tags: Dale Blaney, Kyle Larson, Jason Solwold
Community Creates Numerous Events

Community Creates Numerous Events...

1/4/2016
Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2016) – There is plenty of action surrounding the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown, which has featured two exciting nights of racing at Cocopah Speedway. Ohio native and defending All Star Circuit of Champions champion Dale Blaney captured the opener on Friday before NASCAR star Kyle Larson dominated Saturday’s event. As the semi-banked, 3/8-mile oval is being prepared for Round 3 on Tuesday, the local...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/4/2016
Tags: Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints, Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown
Blaney Victorious on New Year’s Da

Blaney Victorious on New Year’s Da...

1/4/2016
(Photo by Jerry Gossel) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2016) – Dale Blaney has started 2016 with the same dominance that his Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team showcased throughout last year. Blaney dominated the opening round of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway on Friday before placing fourth on Saturday during Round 2, which puts him in the lead of the championship standings with three races...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/4/2016
Tags: Dale Blaney, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Johnson Drives into Winter Heat Sp

Johnson Drives into Winter Heat Sp...

1/4/2016
Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2016) – Chase Johnson had a solid opening weekend at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown hosted by Cocopah Speedway. Johnson capped the weekend driving for Shawn and Cyndi Thomas on Saturday by making the main event out of 46 competitors. He then recorded a top-20 finish and gained valuable experience during his first trip to the 3/8-mile oval for the marquee event. “I definitely felt a lot more comfortable...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/4/2016
Tags: Chase Johnson, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown Ro

Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown Ro...

1/5/2016
Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Tuesday’s third round of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown has been postponed one day at Cocopah Speedway. Cocopah Speedway General Manager Greg Burgess opened the Winter Heat press conference on Tuesday afternoon announcing that incoming inclement weather has forced track officials to run the third of five races on Wednesday, when the forecast is projected to be much improved. “We decided it would...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints, Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown
Scelzi Shows Speed Throughout Firs

Scelzi Shows Speed Throughout Firs...

1/5/2016
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi accomplished his first objective during the opening weekend of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Scelzi advanced into Friday’s feature out of more than 45 drivers and he was on pace to repeat that success on Saturday before an incident sidelined him early in a B Main at Cocopah Speedway. “I’m really happy with how everything has gone so far,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Starks Battles Back from High Draw

Starks Battles Back from High Draw...

1/5/2016
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Trey Starks nearly overcame a high pill draw during the first two nights of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown last weekend at Cocopah Speedway. Starks started on the fourth row of a heat race each night at the 3/8-mile oval, where 45 other competitors from across the country vied for the $12,000 top prize. “We didn’t draw well either night, but we almost overcame...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Trey Starks, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Smith Locks into First Two Feature

Smith Locks into First Two Feature...

1/5/2016
(Photo by Matt Hill) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Ryan Smith powered to a pair of 20th-place results last weekend during the first two rounds of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Smith, who teamed up with Arizona racer Ryan Linder for the five-race event at Cocopah Speedway, kicked off the action last Friday by placing third in a heat race before he won a qualifier. “Pretty much out of the box we were good and that’s key,”...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Ryan Smith, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Kinser Records Pair of Top 15s Dur

Kinser Records Pair of Top 15s Dur...

1/5/2016
(Photo by Matt Hill) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Steve Kinser powered to a pair of top-15 finishes last weekend during the opening two rounds of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. Kinser, who is driving under the Steve Kinser Racing banner with primary partnership from Arctic Cat throughout the marquee event, kicked off the action last Friday by charging from 10th to fourth place during a heat race at the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Steve Kinser, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Stewart Uses Late-Race Pass on Lar

Stewart Uses Late-Race Pass on Lar...

1/7/2016
(Photo by Bobby McMorris) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2016) – Mother Nature made her own plans for the midweek race during the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Weather postponed the third round of the five-race series at Cocopah Speedway one day until Wednesday, when another brief shower in the middle of the program resulted in an ultra-fast surface for the 43 competitors who battled for the $5,000 top prize on the elbows-up...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: Shane Stewart, Kyle Larson, Jason Solwold
Parity Prevails Throughout First T

Parity Prevails Throughout First T...

1/7/2016
(Photo by Pole Position Photo) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 7, 2016) – Parity has once again reigned supreme during the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway, where a different driver has won each of the first three features during the 2016 edition. Victories have also been spread throughout the field during heat race, qualifier and B Main action. A total of 20 drivers (out of the 47 who have competed in at least one round)...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: Kyle Larson, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Stewart Goes Back to Back at Winte

Stewart Goes Back to Back at Winte...

1/9/2016
(Photo by Matt Hill) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 8, 2016) – Shane Stewart became the first back-to-back feature winner in Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown history on Friday at Cocopah Speedway. Stewart passed defending event champion Danny Lasoski for the lead in turns three and four with five laps remaining to claim the $12,000 top prize as well as the lead in the championship standings heading into Saturday’s event finale, which is scheduled to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/9/2016
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Shane Stewart, Dale Blaney
Lasoski Victorious in Winter Heat

Lasoski Victorious in Winter Heat...

1/10/2016
(Photo by Matt Hill) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2016) – Two faces familiar to Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown Victory Lane stood atop the podium on Saturday during the 2nd edition of the marquee event at Cocopah Speedway. Danny Lasoski, who captured the inaugural title in 2015, led the final 29 laps of the finale to score his first victory of the year. Meanwhile, Shane Stewart, who won back-to-back features entering Saturday, charged from 19th to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Shane Stewart, Daryn Pittman
Bergman has Roller Coaster Week at

Bergman has Roller Coaster Week at...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Jerry Gossel) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – The 2016 season started like an amusement ride for Seth Bergman at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. It was up and down for Bergman, who made the feature out of more than 45 drivers twice during three races at Cocopah Speedway before he was forced to miss the final weekend because of a mechanical problem. “I don’t like the way it ended, but we certainly learned some...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Seth Bergman, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Scelzi Scores First Top 10 of Seas

Scelzi Scores First Top 10 of Seas...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi registered his first top-10 finish of the year last Saturday during the final race of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. However, the night was anything but easy for the Roth Motorsports backed team, which hustled to switch to a Danny and George Lasoski owned car that Scelzi piloted last year prior to the start of Saturday’s event. “We...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Johnson Wraps Up Winter Heat Sprin

Johnson Wraps Up Winter Heat Sprin...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Chase Johnson is off to a solid start to the new year. Johnson wrapped up the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown on Saturday by advancing into his second feature during the five-race marquee 410ci winged sprint car event at Cocopah Speedway, where more than 45 drivers from across the country and Canada competed. “Our goals were met and we accomplished what we set out to do,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Chase Johnson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Herrera Uses Winter Heat Sprint Ca

Herrera Uses Winter Heat Sprint Ca...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – The first two weeks of 2016 were used as a test session for Johnny Herrera, who opened the year at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. “We don’t get to race many 410ci races these days so it was important for us to learn as much as we could,” he said. “The results aren’t what we wanted, but our top goal was accomplished by learning more about our car and...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Johnny Herrera, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Hafertepe Jr. Prepared for Chili B

Hafertepe Jr. Prepared for Chili B...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Thriller Photography) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. is excited for a fresh challenge after a frustrating start to the 2016 season in the desert. Hafertepe Jr. will race his midget this week at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., where he will compete on Tuesday for preliminary action and on Saturday for the finale. “We certainly didn’t...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Blaney Posts Runner-Up Finish in W

Blaney Posts Runner-Up Finish in W...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Dale Blaney wrapped up the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown last weekend with a pair of top-five finishes at Cocopah Speedway. That led the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team to a runner-up finish in the event standings – only eight points behind the champion. “To go out there and be in the midst with (Shane) Stewart, (Daryn) Pittman, (Danny) Lasoski and...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Dale Blaney, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Starks Earns Ninth-Place Result Du

Starks Earns Ninth-Place Result Du...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Trey Starks saved his best performance for the final race of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Starks scored his first top-10 finish of the season last Saturday at Cocopah Speedway to cap the five-race marquee event. “It was great to end things on a high note,” he said. “We didn’t draw well the entire event and we never could climb out of that hole. Sometimes that’s just...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Trey Starks, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Smith Enjoys Successful Experience

Smith Enjoys Successful Experience...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Ryan Smith continued his momentum during the final week of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. Smith, who was driving an X-1 Race Cars chassis owned by Ryan Linder, advanced into two of the three features during the marquee offseason event in the desert. “The whole Winter Heat down there was pretty good,” Smith said. “With a new team and the first time...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Ryan Linder, Ryan Smith, Cocopah Speedway
Van Dam Selected as Big Al Sportsm

Van Dam Selected as Big Al Sportsm...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Henry Van Dam was awarded one of the biggest honors in his career last weekend at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. Van Dam was named the Big Al Sportsmanship Award winner in honor of Al Tschider, who founded the Big Al Kids & Motorsports Foundation before suddenly passing away last August. “It’s a big part of our racing because that’s always the idea...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Henry VanDam, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Kinser Capitalizes on R&D During W

Kinser Capitalizes on R&D During W...

1/13/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2016) – The focus for Steve Kinser throughout the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown was to use the marquee event featuring five races in nine days at Cocopah Speedway for a little research and development. “We definitely wanted to win provided the opportunity, but our biggest objective was to figure out some things for this team when Kraig returns to the United States and begins the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/13/2016
Tags: Steve Kinser, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown Ta

Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown Ta...

1/13/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2016) – The 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown was another huge success. The average car count for the marquee 410ci winged sprint car event at Cocopah Speedway increased from 32 to 43.8 per night in addition to a noticeable growth in fans attending the five-race series the first two weeks of the year. “When we decided to create the Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown we knew the first...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/13/2016
Tags: Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints, Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown
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