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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
ASCS Southwest Sets 2016 Tentative

ASCS Southwest Sets 2016 Tentative...

12/29/2015
(Image Credit: Gilson Photo) TULSA, Okla. (December 29, 2015) The ASCS Southwest Region has released its 2016 lineup with 20 nights dotting the first draft in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. Taking advantage of the Arizona sun, the season will kick off on February 27, 2016 at the Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande, Ariz. March 12 at the Canyon Speedway Park will be followed by the Arizona Speedway on March 19. Taking the show on the road to New Mexico,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: ASCS Southwest Region, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
2016 World of Outlaws Spring Class

2016 World of Outlaws Spring Class...

12/29/2015
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 The annual Spring Classic at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 never fails to surprise and 2015 was no exception as rising star Christopher Bell parked his car on the front stretch. The series returns on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series for an action-packed, ground-shaking night of racing at the 1/3 mile bullring. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 Shane Stewart proved himself to be the strongest...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: Shane Stewart, Christopher Bell, Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway
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
Brian Brown-Cocopah Kicks Off 2016

Brian Brown-Cocopah Kicks Off 2016...

12/29/2015
(Bill W) December 29, 2015 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team eagerly await their 2016 season this Friday night, January 1 at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. This year’s Winter Heat Showdown will again feature five events in nine nights. You have to be excited about starting a new season. -We really are. You never want to see a season end. We had seven wins in 2015, won an Outlaw show (in Tucson, Arizona) and had a decent run at the...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/29/2015
Tags: Brian Brown, Cocopah Speedway, 410 Sprints - Winged
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
Kevin Swindell Establishes New Mid

Kevin Swindell Establishes New Mid...

12/30/2015
(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2015) – Kevin Swindell’s involvement in the 30th annual Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire will be in a different capacity in 2016. Swindell, who has won the premier midget event four times, has teamed up with Bernie Stuebgen of Indy Race Parts to own a midget that will be piloted by Kevin Thomas Jr. on Jan. 12-16 at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. “I talked to KT prior if he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/30/2015
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Kevin Thomas, Chili Bowl
Tire Rule Amendment

Tire Rule Amendment

12/30/2015
New for the 2016 season, all sprint car teams will be allowed to use the Hoosier 105/18-15 HTW and the 105/16-15 Medium that was used last year on the RR. The 105/16-15 H20 will not be allowed after June 1st. The LR and front tire rule will remain the same as the 2015 season.
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Dec 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/30/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, 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
Reutzel Named to "All Hammer Down"

Reutzel Named to "All Hammer Down"...

1/1/2016
ROCKLIN, Cal. (December 31, 2015) - HammerDownUSA.com, today, named the 2015 All-HammerDown! Team. Led by Racer’s Racing Series Champion, Donny Schatz, the 40 driver “team” includes those who performed best at the highest paying and most prestigious American, grass roots, open-wheel events. “The All-HammerDown! Team is our way to acknowledge the drivers that are performing well on a national stage,” said Bobby Gerould – editor of HammerDownUSA.com. “We keep points for...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jan 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/1/2016
Tags: Aaron Reutzel, ASCS National, 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
$5000 TO WIN AMERI-FLEX CHALLENGE

$5000 TO WIN AMERI-FLEX CHALLENGE...

1/6/2016
Ameri-Flex Challenge Race Set For September 3rd Caney Valley Speedway To Host $5,000 To Win Event John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Okla. (Jan. 6, 2016) - The recently announced “Ameri-Flex Challenge” dash race has a place to call home. What will be the highest single paying race in the history of the Ameri-Flex / OCRS sprint car series, the Ameri-Flex Challenge will be held on September 3, 2016 at the Caney Valley Speedway in Caney Kansas. The Ameri-Flex...more
John Lemon
  • John Lemon on Jan 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/6/2016
Tags: Oil Capital Racing Series, Champ 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Schatz streak ends in Australia

Schatz streak ends in Australia

1/6/2016
Tonight, the streak of Donny Schatz came to an end at Archerfield Speedway. After winning the last 10 races he entered over last season and so far this season, that's where the streak ended. It wasn't Donny's usual dominance tonight. Initially qualifying 7th out of the 34 starters, he failed to finish his first heat race. He did fix he second heat race by finishing 2nd, that was enough to hurt him and started 12th in the final. Whilst he has run through the pack in...more
Robert Jordan
  • Robert Jordan on Jan 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/6/2016
Tags: Sprintcar Central, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Se

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Se...

1/5/2016
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to Ocean Speedway on Friday, April 1, 2016. Tickets are on sale now! Call 844-DIRT-TIX (844-347-8849)!
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  • administrator on Jan 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Ocean Speedway, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
Park Jefferson hiring for 2016

Park Jefferson hiring for 2016

1/6/2016
Park Jefferson Speedway has a couple of openings for the upcoming 2016 racing season. If you have ever wanted to be part of the exciting world of racing, send in an email and/or a resume to let us know your interest to adam@parkjeff.com or mail to 2601 S Minnesota St Suite 105-158, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. You can also call us at 712-202-5540. All questions will be responded to via email or phone only. Safety Vehicle Operator-A great position for a former racer or...more
Adam Adamson
  • Adam Adamson on Jan 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/6/2016
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
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
Park Jefferson Speedway announces

Park Jefferson Speedway announces...

1/7/2016
The Park Jefferson Speedway officials came to terms with the Nebraska 360 series today to add 2 additional dates to the schedule for 2016. The first of those will be the season opener on Saturday, June 4, which will also see the kickoff to IMCA weekly racing at Park Jeff. The second event will be on Sunday, September 18, which will be the Iron Cup finale of the Park Jefferson Schedule. "We are excited to expand our relationship with the Nebraska 360 series on these...more
Adam Adamson
  • Adam Adamson on Jan 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: Billy Alley, Jack Dover, Tyler Drueke
Destiny Motorsports and Paul McMah

Destiny Motorsports and Paul McMah...

1/7/2016
PETERSEN MEDIA: Making their first three starts together at the Winter Heat Showdown, Paul McMahan and his new Destiny Motorsports team haven’t put up the results they were hoping for after three races, but McMahan and company aren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. “It is a new deal and it takes time,” Paul McMahan said. “Nobody has been happy with our results after the first three races, but it hasn’t been due to a lack of effort. Everyone has been working hard...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: David Gravel, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
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
Schatz back on top is Aus Open Pre

Schatz back on top is Aus Open Pre...

1/8/2016
Donny Schatz did what Donny Schatz knows..... Win! On Friday night Donny returned back to the winners circle. Starting on the 4th row, he passed Brooke Tatnell with 2 laps to go and win the prelim feature of the Australian Open. Despite the win, Donny treated this feature as a "practice run" for tomorrow night. Throughout the night his tyres had no been changed. Understanding tomorrow night feature will be 50 laps, he wanted a feel of how the car would go on 50 laps...more
Robert Jordan
  • Robert Jordan on Jan 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/8/2016
Tags: Sprintcar Central, 410 Sprints - Winged, 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
Vogels and Tancredi win Vic State

Vogels and Tancredi win Vic State...

1/9/2016
Avalon Raceway hosted both 410 and 360 State Sprintcar Titles last night. Both features gave very deserving winners. Firstly the 360 feature was run where Michael Tancredi won from start to finish. This was Tancredi first feature win and it came in a dominant display. Brenten Farrer ran well in second and Brett Milburn came home in third. The last feature was the 410s where John Vogels took out the feature, again from start to finish. He did have USA young gun Carson...more
Robert Jordan
  • Robert Jordan on Jan 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/9/2016
Tags: Sprintcar Central, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
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
United Racing Club Gears Up for th

United Racing Club Gears Up for th...

1/10/2016
Shortly after the 2015 United Racing Club season came to an end, plans were being put in place for the 2016 racing season. With the season set to kick off at the ultra-fast 5/8 mile of Bridgeport Speedway on April 10th, there are plenty of changes already in place to make the 2016 an even more successful year. During the 2015 URC banquet held in early December a surprise point fund check accompanied every plaque for the top 10 in points. The United Racing Club is...more
Robbie Stillwaggon
  • Robbie Stillwaggon on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: United Racing Club, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Central Washington State Fair to S

Central Washington State Fair to S...

1/10/2016
The Central Washington Fair Association has awarded a multi-year contract to Funtime Promotions to sanction the racing events during the annual State Fair in September. Funtime Promotions will bring the Summer Thunder Sprint Series and the Washington Modified Tour to the event. "We are pleased to add this prestigious event to our schedules," said Promoter Steve Beitler. "It's a great way to conclude the season with a two-day event for both series." The Summer Thunder...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: Yakima Dirt Track, Washington Modified Tour, Summer Thunder Sprint Series
Brian Brown- Solid Start at Cocopa

Brian Brown- Solid Start at Cocopa...

1/11/2016
Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 got their 2016 season off to a good start at Cocopah Speedway’s Winter Heat last week. The event encompassed five race nights from January 1 to January 9. The highlight for the Grain Valley, Missouri driver was a fourth place finish last Friday night. The team found good car speed all week after working hard this offseason. Things started pretty well for you on New Year’s Day. We went from third to second in the...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Brian Brown, Cocopah Speedway, Bill Wright
Brady Bacon – Drilling in Tulsa!

Brady Bacon – Drilling in Tulsa!

1/11/2016
Brady Bacon – Drilling in Tulsa! (Bill W) January 11, 2016 – Brady Bacon brought home his third Golden Driller from the Tulsa Shootout at the Tulsa Expo Center January 2. He was victorious in the Winged Outlaw micro class aboard Kelly and Terry Hinck’s #21H. He competed in four classes, qualifying for three main events. This Thursday, the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will be attempting to win another Golden Driller when he qualifies for this week’s Chili...more
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  • administrator on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Tulsa Expo Raceway, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
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
McMahan Scores First Top-10 With D

McMahan Scores First Top-10 With D...

1/11/2016
PETERSEN MEDIA: As the Winter Heat Showdown came to a tough close, Paul McMahan and his Destiny Motorsports team were able to pick up their first Top-10 of the season during Friday night’s event. “We all felt like we were gaining on it as the week progressed, and we were in a good spot on Friday night before really struggling on Saturday night,” Paul McMahan said. “We made four features in five nights, and evidently there is something about Saturday night at the...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Paul McMahan, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
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
REVISED 2016 Cottage Grove Speedwa

REVISED 2016 Cottage Grove Speedwa...

1/11/2016
Happy New Year to all the fans, crews, racers and staff. Cottage Grove Speedway is pleased to released the 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. We have worked hard to get this exciting schedule put together. Please keep in mind, this is the January 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. It is subject to change, so please check back for changes. We revised the schedule today January 12, 2016 You can find the schedule located on the schedule tab...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
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
Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Times in

Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Times in...

1/12/2016
Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Times in Arizona! (Bill W) January 12, 2016 – Despite a hefty car count filled with competition, Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team came away having made all five feature events at Cocopah Speedway’s “Winter Heat Showdown” near Yuma, Arizona. Amongst the finishes were a pair of top tens. The Altoona, Iowa driver flies to Australia next to compete in five events in a week’s time. This was TMAC’s first trip to Cocopah’s show. ...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Terry McCarl, Cocopah Speedway, Winged Sprints
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
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