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Win at the Port Highlights Eastern

Win at the Port Highlights Eastern...

6/9/2014
Brady Bacon – Win at the Port Highlights Eastern Storm Championship! (Bill W) June 9, 2014 – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman #69 team supplied the thunder in USAC’s “Eastern Storm” tour last week in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A win at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania highlighted the trip for the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver. He also chipped in a pair of top fives and a new track record. The series lost two features to rain. There is no rest for the weary as...more
JOHNSON GETS 15TH ARIZONA VICTORY

JOHNSON GETS 15TH ARIZONA VICTORY...

6/15/2014
Peoria, AZ……..R.J. Johnson of Phoeniz, Ariz. now has 15 career USAC wins in Arizona after winning Saturday night’s “Father’s Day” feature at Canyon Speedway Park in the Michaels entry. Johnson passed Stevie Sussex on lap 10 and led the rest of the way to beat Mike Martin, Josh Pelkey, Charles Davis Jr. and Matt Rossi. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: June 14, 2014 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Father’s Day Classic” FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike...more
MITCHELL WAVES VICTORY “FLAG” AT P

MITCHELL WAVES VICTORY “FLAG” AT P...

6/15/2014
Perris, CA……..Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif. paced all 30 laps of Saturday night’s AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Perris Auto Speedway, Richard Vander Williwms was second ahead of Austin Williams, Cody Williams and Mike Spencer. Series point leader Damion Gardner was the fastest qualifier but finished seventh. Mitchell piloted the MPD Racing/ART Enterprises Maxim/Chrisco. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: June 14, 2014 – Perris, California – Perris Auto...more
R.J. Johnson Strikes Again in CSP

R.J. Johnson Strikes Again in CSP...

6/16/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (June 14, 2014) – As the Arizona temperatures begin to heat up so does reigning USAC Southwest Sprint Car champion R.J. Johnson as he picked off his second consecutive series score atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval in Saturday night’s Fourth Annual Father’s Day Classic. While Johnson enjoyed USAC Southwest victory lane for the third straight time overall, other winners on the night included Ricky Thornton, Jr., in the IMCA...more
OCRS Non-Wing Sprint Cars At West

OCRS Non-Wing Sprint Cars At West...

6/17/2014
Non-Wing Sprint Cars At West Siloam Speedway Friday Presented By AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (June 16, 2014) – Regional racetrack promoter Jacob Frese & his West Siloam Speedway in Colcord Oklahoma will host the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars in a special ‘non-wing’ racing event this coming Friday night. After a rainout for a non-wing race scheduled last month in Caney Kansas, this event now becomes the first...more
SOUTHWEST “OFF” UNTIL JUNE 28 AT P

SOUTHWEST “OFF” UNTIL JUNE 28 AT P...

6/17/2014
JOHNSON GETS ARIZONA #15 AT CANYON Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway hosts the next USAC Southwest Sprint race, a June 28 event, at a track which has yet to yield a winthis year for series point leader R.J. Johnson. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz.. now has 15 career USAC wins in Arizona after winning Saturday night’s “Father’s Day” feature at Canyon Speedway Park in the Michaels entry. Johnson passed Stevie Sussex on lap 10 and led the rest of the way to beat Mike Martin,...more
BERNAL GOES FOR 5 STRAIGHT WC SPRI

BERNAL GOES FOR 5 STRAIGHT WC SPRI...

6/17/2014
Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. hosts this Saturday night’s USAC West Coast Sprint race and Finland driver Markus Niemela will be out to protect a 34-point lead in the series standings. Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif, who grabbed last Saturday’s AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Perris, Calif., stands second in the current standings. All eyes, however, will be focuses squarely on Ryan Bernal, the Hollister, Calif. driver who will try to extend the winningest...more
CRA GEARS UP FOR OCEAN, PETALUMA J

CRA GEARS UP FOR OCEAN, PETALUMA J...

6/17/2014
MITCHELL GRABS PERRIS 30-LAPPER The AMSOIL USC/CRA Sprint car series resume June 28-29 with races at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. and Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway. Damion Gardner, despite a seventh place finish last Saturday night at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, continues to lead the standings with a 93-point lead over Nic Faas. Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif. paced all 30 laps of Saturday night’s race at Perris, Richard Vander Weerd was second ahead of...more
SPRINTS HEAD FOR SUPERIOR, SPRING

SPRINTS HEAD FOR SUPERIOR, SPRING...

6/17/2014
The first AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car appearance in Minnesota in more than a quarter-century is on tap as the series heads to the upper Midwest for three races this week. The Minnesota venue is Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Saturday night’s host, following Friday’s race at AMSOIL Speedway in Superior, Wisc. Sunday night’s race is at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. Brady Bacon takes a 44-point lead over Dave Darland into the three-week swing after...more
Tracy Hines Heads North for a Trio

Tracy Hines Heads North for a Trio...

6/19/2014
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—June 18, 2014— Tracy Hines has raced at countless tracks over the years in his illustrious career, but there are still a few that he has not turned a lap at. A couple that meet this description are Amsoil Speedway in Wisconsin, and Deer Creek Speedway in Minnesota. He’ll visit each this weekend, along with a stop at Angell Park Speedway in Wisconsin, as the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series 2014 campaign continues. The trio of races up north opens...more
SUPERIOR SPRINTS FOGGED OUT!!

SUPERIOR SPRINTS FOGGED OUT!!

6/20/2014
Superior, Wisc.........Heavy fog has conspired to force cancellation of Friday night's AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at AMSOIL Speedway before the cars ever took to the track. The middle-America swing continues Saturday night at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn. and Sunday night at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc.
STANBROUGH DOMINATES DEER CREEK FO

STANBROUGH DOMINATES DEER CREEK FO...

6/22/2014
Spring Valley, Minnesota…….Jon Stanbrough finally broke the ice for his first AMSOIL National Sprint Car win of the season Saturday night at Deer Creek Speedway, climbing into a tie with Rollie Beale for tenth on the all-time Sprint Car win list with his 32nd career victory. Stanbrough was scheduled to start from row-two until Bryan Clauson broke a U-joint on the opening lap, moving Stanbrough to outside the front-row. On the second start, Stanbrough took off with C.J....more
STANBROUGH MAKES IT TWO-IN-A-ROW W

STANBROUGH MAKES IT TWO-IN-A-ROW W...

6/23/2014
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin…….Jon Stanbrough backed up Saturday’s win with his second-straight AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory in Sunday night’s 30-lap Feature at Angell Park Speedway, finding a hot streak for his Michael Dutcher Motorsports team. The Avon, Indiana driver quickly broke the tie he forged with Rollie Beale for tenth on the all-time Sprint Car win list, as he now sits alone in tenth with 33 career wins. Chase Stockon jumped from outside the front row and...more
5-IN-A-ROW FOR BERNAL – AT THUNDER

5-IN-A-ROW FOR BERNAL – AT THUNDER...

6/22/2014
Tulare, CA……..Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. scored his fifth consecutive USAC West Coast Sprint Car win Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway. He caught Matt Mitchell on lap 12 and led tne final 19 laps for the win over Mitchell, Richard Vander Weerd, Dennis Howell and Troy Rutherford. The win vaulted him to ninth in the new standings. USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: June 21, 2014 – Tulare, California – Thunderbowl Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Bernal,...more
ONLY $10 TO SEE OCRS NON-WING SPRI

ONLY $10 TO SEE OCRS NON-WING SPRI...

6/23/2014
Only 10 Bucks To See OCRS NON-WING Sprints! Friday Night – South Coffeyville Speedway John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Pictured: Chance Morton (low), Kyle Clark (center) and Andrew Deal (high) race for position in OCRS action last week. / Mike Spivey Photo Tulsa Oklahoma (June 23, 2014) – The Oil Capital Racing Series heads to the South Coffeyville Speedway this Friday night for round two of thrilling non-wing sprint car racing action. This special sprint car event is...more
PRESCOTT VALLEY HOSTS SOUTHWEST SP

PRESCOTT VALLEY HOSTS SOUTHWEST SP...

6/24/2014
The top-three drivers in the USAC Southwest Sprint Car series have won all but one of this year’s feature events. Only Shon Deskins, who ranks fourth in the standings, has been able to crack that circle, winning at Prescott Valley Raceway May 3. The series returns to Prescott Valley this Saturday night as R.J. Johnson, Josh Pelkey and Charles Davis Jr. battle for the point lead, separated by just 38 points with 74 available. Johnson, a four-time winner in 2014, scored...more
WEST COAST SPRINTS “OFF” UNTIL AUG

WEST COAST SPRINTS “OFF” UNTIL AUG...

6/24/2014
BERNAL NOW ON 5-RACE VICTORY STREAK Ryan Bernal is riding a 5-race victory wave which has him on the verge of joining some elite USAC company. The Hollister, Calif. driver has already set a West Coast Sprint record for consecutive wins. Damion Gardner’s four 2005 wins are the record for USAC/CRA, while Rick Ziehl won four straight in the Southwest Sprints in 2006 and Jimmy Wysong won four straight in the 2003 Rocky Mountain Sprints. In terms of USAC all-time records,...more
WATSONVILLE, PETALUMA ON TAP FOR C

WATSONVILLE, PETALUMA ON TAP FOR C...

6/24/2014
Northern California ovals at Watsonville and Petaluma beckon the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars this weekend as drivers try to cut into point leader Damion Gardner’s substantial lead. Gardner has five feature wins in seven starts so far and has a comfortable 93-point margin over runner-up Nic Faas, whose best finishes have been a second and a third. Matt Mitchell and Richard Vander Weerd, who stand fourth and seventh respectively in the latest points, are the other two...more
JULY 4 SPRINT FIREWORKS AT LINCOLN

JULY 4 SPRINT FIREWORKS AT LINCOLN...

6/24/2014
STANBROUGH WINS TWICE, FOG OVERTAKES SUPERIOR Fireworks are sure to erupt when the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series resumes action at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. Only natural, since it will be July 4, the celebration of America’s Independence! Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. continues to lead the standings after a third and a fourth in the most recent races in upper middle-America. His lead is 48 points over Dave Darland and 107 over...more
Danny Smith escapes with final lap

Danny Smith escapes with final lap...

6/28/2014
Smith escapes with final lap victory at South Coffeyville DeCamp loses heartbreaker at the checkered Pictured: Kyle Cobb (4c) hops on the back of Nigel Calvert (16) while Michael Tyre (11) squeezes by the pair. / Mike Spivey Photo. By John Rittenoure OCRS Web Editor South Coffeyville Okla. (June 27, 2014) - Round two of the AmeriFlex Hose and Accessories OCRS Non-Wing series got off to a rocky start Friday at South Coffeyville Speedway. Several opening lap yellow flags...more
Johnson Embarking Upon Speedweek A

Johnson Embarking Upon Speedweek A...

6/29/2014
Inside Line Promotions – PETALUMA, Calif. (June 29, 2014) – Chase Johnson had a busy night Saturday at Petaluma Speedway, where he did double duty by making his 410ci nonwing sprint car debut as well as competing in the nonwing micro sprint class. “It was a great night overall,” he said. “I had a lot of fun. Besides our main event results, everything went well. I learned a bunch in the nonwing 410 car. I can’t thank Steve Kaiser and Shawn and Cindy Thomas enough for...more
SPENCER BACK ON TOP AT WATSONVILLE

SPENCER BACK ON TOP AT WATSONVILLE

6/28/2014
Watsonville, CA………Five-time AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. returned to victory lane Friday night at Ocean Speedway, leading all 30 laps of the main event. Richard Vander Weerd took second ahead of Michael Pickens, Nic Faas and Matt Mitchell, while series point leader Damion Gardner was 14t h. The win was Spencer’s first of the year and 35th in his USAC/CRA career, tying him with Cory Kruseman for second all-time. He piloted the Ron...more
AUSTINS 1-2 IN PETALUMA CRA SPRINT

AUSTINS 1-2 IN PETALUMA CRA SPRINT...

6/29/2014
Petaluma, CA……..Austin Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. and Austin Liggett finished 1-2 in Saturday night’s 30-lap AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Petaluma Speedway. Williams emerged the winner in a wild finish that included two lead changes in the final two laps! Williams took the lead on the final lap from Liggett and sped to the win in his John Jory Corporation/AMA Plastics Spike/Shaver. Liggett, who had snatched the lead from Jake Swanson a lap earlier, finished...more
DAVIS WINS AT PRESCOTT VALLEY, NOW

DAVIS WINS AT PRESCOTT VALLEY, NOW...

6/29/2014
Prescott Valley, AZ……..Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye, Ariz. is noe second in the USAC Southwest Sprint Car standings after winning Saturday night’s 30-lap race at Prescott Valley Raceway. Davis caught early leader Mike Colegrove on lap nine and led the rest of the way in his Massey Motorsports/RSS Industries Don Ott entry. Colegrove held on for second ahead of Mike Martin, Josh Shipley and Matt Rossi. Series point leader R.J. Johnson finished sixth. USAC SOUTHWEST...more
SOUTHWEST GEARS UP FOR JULY 12 AT

SOUTHWEST GEARS UP FOR JULY 12 AT...

6/30/2014
DAVIS #1 AT PRESCOTT VALLEY, #2 IN POINTS Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. hosts the next round of this year’s USAC Southwest Sprint Car series, July 12. Series point leaders R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. have captured all the headlines so far at Queen Creek, Johnson winning twice and Davis once. The two drivers also will continue their ongoing battle for the all-time lead in terms of USAC career wins in the Grand Canyon state. Johnson has 15 and Davis, who...more
“FIRECRACKER 40” AT THE PAS, CRA A

“FIRECRACKER 40” AT THE PAS, CRA A...

6/30/2014
SPENCER, A.WILLIAMS TAKE NORTHERN CALIF. FEATURES It’s time for some fireworks in the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, literally! This Friday’s race at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway joins in the celebration of America’s independence, while continuing the fireworks which have spiced the 2014 series competition. The event will conclude with the “Firecracker 40,” a 40-lap feature on the half-mile dirt oval. Austin Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. and Austin Liggett...more
AMSOIL SPRINTS HEAD FOR PUTNAMILLE

AMSOIL SPRINTS HEAD FOR PUTNAMILLE...

6/30/2014
America’s independence will be celebrated across the land Friday and USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Cars will offer a star-studded salute of its own with a complete program of racing at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. Brady Bacon and Dave Darland will continue their torrid battle for the 2014 series title, separated by just 48 points with 74 available at LPS. Bacon will try to extend Dynamics, Inc.’s all-time lead in the car owner victory standings, while Darland has...more
MAVTV's "DIRTY 30" USAC COVERAGE B

MAVTV's "DIRTY 30" USAC COVERAGE B...

7/1/2014
Race fans across America, already exposed to spectacular auto racing coverage through MAVTV's "Dirty 30" programming, will delight in this Thursday night's "Spring Showdown"coverage of the April AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Airings of the Haubstadt race are at 12:30 and 3:30 pm ET Thursday's airing is the first of several USAC events slated for broadcast in the next five months, culminating with season-ending and...more
Tracy Hines Tackles a Holiday Week

Tracy Hines Tackles a Holiday Week...

7/2/2014
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—July 2, 2014— The Fourth of July Weekend is comprised of three days and Tracy Hines will spend all three at the racetrack. That's the way the veteran driver likes it. He'll compete with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series in Indiana, and the Honda USAC National Midget Series in Wisconsin. Hines kicks off the three-race stretch on Friday, July 4, at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series,...more
Ticket Available for November Spec

Ticket Available for November Spec...

7/2/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (July 2, 2014) – There will be only one place to be this November as the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval will close out the season in grand style with three don’t miss, blockbuster events. And you can make sure to have your tickets in hand now, as tickets are on sale now for all three events with discounted prices available for all purchases prior to October 1. November’s action includes the Mr. Excitement 40 Tribute to Terry...more
COONS LANDS LINCOLN PARK AMSOIL SP

COONS LANDS LINCOLN PARK AMSOIL SP...

7/5/2014
Putnamville, Indiana…….Jerry Coons, Jr. celebrated his independence in style Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway, as the Tucson, Arizona veteran captured his first AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season. It was the 15th career National Sprint win for Coons, tying him for 27th all-time. Coons found himself on the pole after qualifying eighth, but it was Dave Darland driving around the outside to take the initial lead on the 30-lapper. Coons darted under him...more
30TH PERRIS CRA WIN FOR DAMION GAR

30TH PERRIS CRA WIN FOR DAMION GAR...

7/5/2014
Perris, CA……..AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point leader Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. scored his 30th career victory at Perris Auto Speedway in the series Friday night in the “Firecracker 40.” He got by Matt Mitchell on lap three and led the rest of the way in his Scott Sales Company/J & D Performance Spike. Mike Spencer ended up second at the checkered flag ahead of Nic Faas, Cody Williams and Ryan Bernal. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 4, 2014 –...more
CODY WILLIAMS TAKES “DOUG FORT MEM

CODY WILLIAMS TAKES “DOUG FORT MEM...

7/6/2014
Santa Maria, CA……..Cody Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. snatched the lead away from his brother Austin on the 19th lap and led the final 30 laps of Saturday night’s Paty at the Coast/”Doug Fort Memorial” at Santa Maria Speedway. Trailing him in the AMSOIL USAC/CRA feature were Mike Spencer, Damion Gardner, Austin Williams and Bud Kaeding. Cody piloted the John Jory AMA Plastics/Persall Masonry Spike/Shaver. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 5, 2014 – Santa...more
SOUTHWEST POINT BATTLE CONTINUES A

SOUTHWEST POINT BATTLE CONTINUES A...

7/6/2014
The all-time lead in terms of USAC feature victories in the state of Arizona continues to be tossed back and forth like a football and this Saturday night’s race at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek could see another “handoff” of sorts. Series point leader R.J. Johnson has 15 career Arizona wins, while series runner-up Charles Davis Jr. has 14. They have accounted for six of the last eight Southwest Sprint wins, each grabbing three. They also have split the two races so...more
CRA “OFF” UNTIL AUGUST 16 AT PERRI

CRA “OFF” UNTIL AUGUST 16 AT PERRI...

7/6/2014
GARDNER WINS FIRECRACKER 40, CODY WILLIAMS #1 AT SANTA MARIA Damion Gardner can rest on his 111-point AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point lead for a while, as the series takes a hiatus until August 16 when it returns to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Gardner leads five-time champ Mike Spencer after Gardner’s victory last Friday at Perris and Cody Williams’ victory Saturday at Santa Maria, Calif. Gardner, of Concord, Calif., scored his 30th career victory at Perris Friday...more
INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT GAS C

INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT GAS C...

7/6/2014
COONS TAKES LINCOLN PARK SPRINT WEEK “TUNEUP” The 27th “Indiana Sprint Week,” one of America’s most awaited dirt motorsports extravaganzas, is upon us. The first of seven races in nine nights is scheduled this Friday at the Gas City I-69 Speedway and includes, in addition to the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars, the USAC Midwest Dirt HPD Midgets. “Indiana Sprint Week” continues this Saturday at the Kokomo Speedway and Sunday at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Subsequent...more
BYRD’S & BCI “PASSING MASTERS AWAR

BYRD’S & BCI “PASSING MASTERS AWAR...

7/9/2014
Competitors in this and next week’s 27th Annual “Indiana Sprint Week” AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car events continue to be the target of incentive awards, more of which were announced today. The driver passing the most cars in the seven slated races in nine nights will receive a $500 bonus, courtesy of Jonathan Byrd’s & Bryan Clauson, Inc. The “Passing Masters Award” is among awards which join the already-announced Hinchman Checkered Flag Award and ProSource Fast Time...more
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM DEBUTS

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM DEBUTS...

7/9/2014
The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will debut a new 2015 calendar this weekend at the World of Outlaws-sanctioned Kings Royal championship at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The January-December, 2015, calendar features sprint cars that are currently on display in the Knoxville-based museum, or have been on exhibit in the past. It also features driver birthdays, including National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees. It will sell for $9.99...more
STANBROUGH STAYS HOT, OPENS "SPRIN

STANBROUGH STAYS HOT, OPENS "SPRIN...

7/14/2014
Gas City, Indiana…….Jon Stanbrough picked up his third win in the last four outings with the AMSOIL National Sprint Cars, this time opening up the 27th “Indiana Sprintweek” with a flag-to-flag victory at Gas City I-69 Speedway on Friday. The Avon, Indiana driver piloted the Michael Dutcher Motorsports-owned MP Environmental Services – Indiana Underground Construction #37RW Maxim/Fisher to his 34th career series win. “It’s always good to start the week out on top and...more
DARLAND BESTS GRANT IN KOKOMO "SPR

DARLAND BESTS GRANT IN KOKOMO "SPR...

7/14/2014
Kokomo, Indiana…….The legend of Dave Darland grew even larger on Saturday night at Kokomo Speedway. The Lincoln, Indiana veteran set a new all-time track record for his hometown speedway, and he backed it up by holding off Justin Grant in a spectacular finish to the night’s 30-lap Feature to record his 51st career AMSOIL National Sprint Car win, just one behind leader Tom Bigelow. Kevin Thomas, Jr. got the jump on polesitter Hunter Schuerenberg, but the two raced...more
PELKEY TAKES ARIZONA SPEEDWAY 30-L

PELKEY TAKES ARIZONA SPEEDWAY 30-L...

7/14/2014
Queen Creek, AZ……..Josh Pelkey of Peoria, Ariz. won Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC Southwest Sprint race at Arizona Speedway after Josh Shipley, who originally took the checkered flag, was penalized two positions for jumping a restart. Pelkey officially led the final lap in his ABC Body Shop/NAPA Maxim/Advanced entry to beat Tye Mihocko, Shipley, Charles Davis Jr. and R.J. Johnson. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 12, 2014 – Queen Creek, Arizona – Arizona...more
RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG’S “SP

RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG’S “SP...

7/14/2014
Lawrenceburg, IN………Rain interrupted Sunday night’s AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at the Lawrenceburg Speedway after the third heat race had been completed. The race will not be made up this year. Chase Stockon was the fastest qualifier before the rains came. “Indiana Sprint Week” resumes Wednesday night at the Terre Haute Action Track. AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 13, 2014 – Lawrenceburg, Indiana – Lawrenceburg Speedway – 27th “Indiana Sprint...more
Coastal 181 Announces New Book on

Coastal 181 Announces New Book on...

7/14/2014
COASTAL 181 ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF DAVE DARLAND AUTOBIOGRAPHY Newburyport, Mass., July 13, 2014 – Motorsports publisher Coastal 181 announced today the wide release of its latest title, “The People’s Champ: A Racing Life,” by Dave Darland. The autobiography of one of open-wheel racing’s most successful and popular racers was written with well-known journalist Bones Bourcier. The book charts the course of Darland’s racing life, from Quarter-Midgets and local Sprint Cars...more
WEST COAST SPRINTS STOP AT VENTURA

WEST COAST SPRINTS STOP AT VENTURA...

7/15/2014
Finnish driver Markus Niemela hopes to “finish” first when the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars resume action this Saturday night at the Ventura (Calif.) Raceway. Niemela leads Matt Mitchell by 17 points in the latest tally going into the Ventura race, the first ever for the West Coast Sprints at Ventura’s one-fifth-mile dirt oval by the sea. Saturday’s race will be the first for USAC Sprint Cars since local hero Cory Kruseman was victorious in a 2010 USAC/CRA outing.
4 MORE RACES CONCLUDE INDIANA SPRI

4 MORE RACES CONCLUDE INDIANA SPRI...

7/15/2014
STANBROUGH, DARLAND NOTCH WINS, RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG “Indiana Sprint Week” concludes this week with four straight races Wednesday through Saturday. If the points race remains as tight as it is now, the finale at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt Saturday should be memorable. Drivers Dave Darland, Chris Windom and Justin Grant are separated by just four points in the ISW standings, following races last Friday and Saturday and Sunday night’s abbreviated event at...more
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT PEORIA JULY 2

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT PEORIA JULY 2...

7/15/2014
PELKEY GETS 30-LAP ARIZONA SPEEDWAY VICTORY R.J. Johnson leads the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars to their next outing July 26 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz., but Josh Pelkey of Peoria stole the spotlight last Saturday night at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek. Pelkey won Saturday night’s 30-lap race at Arizona Speedway after Josh Shipley, who originally took the checkered flag, was penalized two positions for jumping a restart. Pelkey officially led the final lap...more
CLAUSON EXORCISES TERRE HAUTE DEMO

CLAUSON EXORCISES TERRE HAUTE DEMO...

7/17/2014
Terre Haute, Indiana…….Bryan Clauson picked a fine time for his first-ever win at the Terre Haute Action Track, as he charged to the win in the “Don Smith Classic” presented by First Financial Bank on Wednesday night during “Indiana Sprintweek.” For the two-time and defending AMSOIL Sprint Car National Champion, it was the third win of the year and 28th of his career, tying J.J. Yeley and Levi Jones for 12th all-time. After multiple cars were late to staging for the...more
BALLOU BANKS LINCOLN PARK "SPRINTW

BALLOU BANKS LINCOLN PARK "SPRINTW...

7/18/2014
Putnamville, Indiana…….Robert Ballou broke a dry spell in the win department with the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, as he wired the field in a rim-riding display on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway. The Rocklin, California driver officially led every lap at the line but fought back advances from Chris Windom early and Bryan Clauson late to score his sixth career win with the series in the Deaton’s Waterfront Services – Vinny DePalma Motorsports #12x...more
CLAUSON SNEAKS BY SCHUERENBERG FOR

CLAUSON SNEAKS BY SCHUERENBERG FOR...

7/21/2014
Bloomington, Indiana…….Bryan Clauson made it two wins and a second to propel him into the final night of “Indiana Sprintweek” with the point lead after using a late restart to pass Hunter Schuerenberg for the Friday victory at Bloomington Speedway. The two-time and defending AMSOIL Sprint Car champ made it his fourth win of the year in the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing – Chevy Performance #20 Beast/Kistler. Clauson started on the pole but Dave Darland grabbed the...more
BALLOU CLOSES "SPRINTWEEK" WITH HA

BALLOU CLOSES "SPRINTWEEK" WITH HA...

7/21/2014
Haubstadt, Indiana…….Robert Ballou won the battle on Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway, while Bryan Clauson won the war as the 27th “Indiana Sprintweek” came to a close. Both drivers picked up two wins on the week, and Clauson came out 30 points ahead of Ballou in the final tally for the week-long crown. Ballou began from the pole and took the early lead, as local favorite Kyle Cummins stayed tucked in tightly with the track being very fast early on. Cummins came on...more
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