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LAWRENCEBURG’S “FALL NATIONALS” SA

LAWRENCEBURG’S “FALL NATIONALS” SA...

9/23/2014
LATE-RACE CHARGE EARNS BACON “4-CROWN” VICTORY This Saturday’s “City of Lawrenceburg Fall Nationals” at the Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway finds a three-way battle for the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car series point lead before the series heads west for its traditional closers in California and Arizona. Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. extended his lead to 51 points with Sunday’s 30-lap “4-Crown Nationals” victory at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Bryan...more
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  • administrator on Sep 23, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/23/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bryan Clauson, Eldora Speedway
Brady Bacon – Two Big Wins Come at

Brady Bacon – Two Big Wins Come at...

9/24/2014
On the strength of two big wins at historic tracks last week, Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing #69 team have opened up a 51-point lead on Bryan Clauson in the USAC National Sprint Car point standings. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma ace picked up wins at the “Jim Hurtubise Classic” last Thursday at the Terre Haute Action Track in Indiana, and at the 4-Crown at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio Sunday. This week in Indiana, he’ll put the wing on to take on the World of...more
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  • administrator on Sep 24, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/24/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bloomington Speedway, Eldora Speedway
Canyon Speedway Park - Saturday Ra

Canyon Speedway Park - Saturday Ra...

9/29/2014
“Brawl for It All” at CSP Rained Out Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (September 27, 2014) – Persistent rain has forced the cancellation of Saturday night’s scheduled Third Annual “Brawl for It All” pitting the USAC Southwest versus the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars at Canyon Speedway Park. Action resumes at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday night, October 18, with the Hank Arnold Memorial featuring the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with Micro Sprints, Pure Stocks and...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
CLAUSON GOES FLAG-TO-FLAG FOR SECO

CLAUSON GOES FLAG-TO-FLAG FOR SECO...

9/29/2014
Lawrenceburg, Indiana…….For the second-straight year, Bryan Clauson took home $10,000 as the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship wrapped up the Midwest portion of the schedule before heading west in November for the final four races of the 2014 calendar. The Noblesville, Indiana driver took his fifth win of the season in wire-to-wire fashion, holding off National point leader Brady Bacon and registering his 30th career victory with the series. Clauson led from the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Tags: Bryan Clauson, Lawrenceburg Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
RAIN FORCES PEORIA CANCELLATION

RAIN FORCES PEORIA CANCELLATION

9/29/2014
RAIN FORCES PEORIA CANCELLATION Peoria, AZ........Rain forced cancellation of Saturday night's USAC Southwest/West Coast "Brawl for it All" Sprint race at Canyon Speedway Park.
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
CLASSIC SPRINTS CLOSE AT PETALUMA

CLASSIC SPRINTS CLOSE AT PETALUMA...

9/29/2014
The USAC Western Classic Sprint cars conclude their 2014 campaign this Saturday at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway and series point leader Ryan Bernal will try to cap his championship season. Four victories, a third and a fifth in seven starts have led to Bernal’s 95-point lead over runner-up Matt Mitchell, who hopes to post his second series win at Placerville after winning earlier this season at Watsonville, Calif. Nic Faas, third in the standings, has accounted for the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western Classic (Dirt)
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS PREPARE FOR OCT.

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS PREPARE FOR OCT....

9/29/2014
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS PREPARE FOR OCT. 11 AT PRESCOTT VALLEY; RAIN CLAIMS PEORIA’S “BRAWL FOR IT ALL” USAC’s Southwest and West Coast Sprint car series take a hiatus this week after rains forced cancellation of last Saturday night’s “Brawl for it All” event at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. The Southwest Sprint cars resume October 11 at Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway and the West Coast Sprint cars resume November 6 as the opener of the “Budweiser Oval Nationals” at...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Tags: Prescott Valley Raceway, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
SPRINTS NOW EYE NOVEMBER FINALES!

SPRINTS NOW EYE NOVEMBER FINALES!

9/29/2014
CLAUSON WINS LAWRENCEBURG “FALL NATIONALS” Brady Bacon will take a 51-point lead over Bryan Clauson into four final AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races in November in California and Arizona. He’ll try to be the first of Dynamics, Inc.’s drivers to claim the title since Jerry Coons Jr. in 2008. Bacon’s three feature victories this year have brought the Dynamics/Hoffman Auto Racing team’s all-time leading series total to 85. Bacon finished second to Bryan Clauson in...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/29/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park
KINSER CLAYTON FUND ESTABLISHED

KINSER CLAYTON FUND ESTABLISHED

9/29/2014
Persons wishing to contribute to the Kinser Clayton Memorial Fund may do so online at Kinser's Kollection at www.gofundme.com/elh7b4. Kinser, the grandson of former USAC Champion Sheldon Kinser and son of current USAC driver Daron Clayton and wife Shelley, passed away at age 1 on September 15. Daron returned to the USAC Sprint car series to compete Saturday at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway and a tribute to Kinser included yellow balloons, which were released by the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/29/2014
Tags: Daron Clayton, Lawrenceburg Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Wednesdays with Wayne – Speed Cont

Wednesdays with Wayne – Speed Cont...

10/1/2014
Wednesdays with Wayne – Speed Continues in Wheatland! (Bill W) October 1, 2014 – The Wayne Johnson Racing #77x team was fast again last weekend at the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. A second place in Friday’s prelim was followed by a run up front in the finale, before an accident ended the night. Wayne will take this week off before heading east for 410 action next week. Wayne started fourth in his heat on...more
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  • administrator on Oct 01, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/1/2014
Tags: Wayne Johnson, Lucas Oil Speedway, ASCS National
Brian Brown – Rare Week Off!

Brian Brown – Rare Week Off!

10/1/2014
Brian Brown – Rare Week Off! (Bill W) October 1, 2014 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team were looking for their first win in the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial last weekend at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned with the team finishing seventh in the finale. This week finds the Grain Valley, Missouri driver with a rare week off, though he will be helping promote FVP products at the...more
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  • administrator on Oct 01, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/1/2014
Tags: Brian Brown, Lucas Oil Speedway, ASCS National
BERNAL CLOSES CLASSIC TITLE WITH P

BERNAL CLOSES CLASSIC TITLE WITH P...

10/6/2014
Petaluma, CA……..Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. closed out his 2014 USAC Western Classic Sprint car championship with a 30-lap feature victory Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway. He passed Shawn Arriaga on lap four and led the rest of the way in his Mike Phulps Core Power/DMI Race Products ART/S & S. Geoff Ensign finished second ahead of Frankie Guerrini, Bradley Terrell and Terry Schank Jr. USAC WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 4, 2014 – Petaluma,...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western Classic (Dirt)
DARL HARRISON, 77

DARL HARRISON, 77

10/6/2014
DARL HARRISON, 77 Bettsville, OH........Darl Harrison, USAC's first National Sprint Car "Rookie of the Year" in 1971, passed away Friday at age 77. He was a three-time winner of the famed "Little 500" Sprint race at Anderson, Ind. USAC extends its deepest sympathies to the Harrison family and his many friends.
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
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Tags: Darl Harrison, Little 500, Winged Sprints
BERNAL CLOSES WESTERN CLASSIC TITL

BERNAL CLOSES WESTERN CLASSIC TITL...

10/6/2014
BERNAL CLOSES WESTERN CLASSIC TITLE WITH PETALUMA WIN Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. is the 2014 USAC Western Classic Sprint Car Champion. Saturday night he piloted the Mike Phulps Core Power/DMI Race Products ART/S & S to victory at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway scoring his fifth win in eight starts! Bernal passed Shawn Arriaga on lap four and led the rest of the way. Geoff Ensign finished second ahead of Frankie Guerrini, Bradley Terrell and Terry Schank Jr. Bernal’s...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western Classic (Dirt)
JOHNSON EYES SATURDAY’S SW RACE AT

JOHNSON EYES SATURDAY’S SW RACE AT...

10/6/2014
One track that hasn’t fallen to R.J. Johnson’s grasp this season is Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway, Saturday’s host to the USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series. Actually Johnson’s two worst outings in his 17 starts this year both came at Prescott Valley, where he has posted a sixth and a 20th! He’s won at five of the other tracks contested this year, accounting for a total of nine wins! The only other track he hasn’t won at is Central Arizona Raceway where he finished...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
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Tags: R.J. Johnson, Prescott Valley Raceway, USAC Southwest
October & November "Sprint Car 101

October & November "Sprint Car 101...

10/10/2014
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER “SPRINT CAR 101” FORUMS ANNOUNCED; ONE IN KNOXVILLE AND ONE IN ALGONA, IOWA KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 9, 2014) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to announce its line-up of free and open-to-the-public Sprint Car 101 educational programs for the remainder of the year, which includes a bonus program in Algona, Iowa. The regularly-scheduled program will take place on Thursday, October 16, in Knoxville with an evening featuring...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/10/2014
Tags: national sprint car museum, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet an

Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet an...

10/10/2014
Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner Reservation Deadline Approaching! (Bill W) The 2014 Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner will be held at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The reservation deadline of Wednesday, October 15 is quickly approaching. Join us for Awards, Food, Fun and Entertainment! The registration form is located under the "Entry Forms" section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com. The "Entry Forms" section...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/10/2014
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
BERNAL TAKES COTTON CLASSIC “SPECI

BERNAL TAKES COTTON CLASSIC “SPECI...

10/13/2014
Tulare, CA……..USAC Western Classic Sprint car point leader Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap West Coast Sprint “Cotton Classic” at Thunderbowl Raceway. Piloting the Mike Phulps Core Power/DMI Race Products ART/S & S, Bernal passed Austin Liggett on lap 15 and led the final 16 laps to beat Geoff Ensign, Danny Faria Jr., Jake Swanson and Richard Vander Weerd. The race was a “special event” and did not afford series points. USAC WEST COAST...more
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2014
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Tags: Ryan Bernal, Thunderbowl Raceway, West Coast 360 Sprinters
PELKEY WINS “STEWART MEMORIAL” AT

PELKEY WINS “STEWART MEMORIAL” AT...

10/13/2014
Prescott Valley, AZ……..Josh Pelkey of Peoria, Ariz. stormed to victory in Saturday night’s 40-lap “Rick Stewart Memorial” USAC Southwest Sprint race at Prescott Valley Raceway. He passed series point leader R.J. Johnson on lap 26 and led the final 15 laps for the win. Matt Rossi took second at the checkered flag ahead of Stevie Sussex, Mike Martin and Charles Davis Jr. as Johnson finished sixth after leading the first 25 laps. Pelkey piloted the Robbie and Gaye Allen...more
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2014
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JOHN WERGLAND, 89

JOHN WERGLAND, 89

10/14/2014
JOHN WERGLAND, 89 John Wergland, whose USAC Sprint cars earned six feature wins in 1965 and 1966 with drivers Red Riegel and Arnie Knepper, passed away October 1 in Florida at the age of 89. He employed many top drivers during his career as a USAC car owner.
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/14/2014
Tags: USAC National Sprint Cars, John Wergland, Winged Sprints
SOUTHWEST SPRINTS BACK TO CANYON S

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS BACK TO CANYON S...

10/14/2014
PELKEY WINS PRESCOTT VALLEY’S “RICK STEWART MEMORIAL” USAC Southwest Sprint Car series runner-up Josh Pelkey of Peoria, Ariz. stormed to victory in Saturday night’s 40-lap “Rick Stewart Memorial” at Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway. This coming Saturday he and the Southwest series regulars will tackle Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. in the “Hank Arnold Memorial.” Pelkey passed series point leader R.J. Johnson on lap 26 and led the final 15 laps for Saturday’s win....more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2014
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Tags: Josh Pelkey, Canyon Speedway Park, Prescott Valley Raceway
WEST COAST SPRINTS CLOSE AT PERRIS

WEST COAST SPRINTS CLOSE AT PERRIS...

10/14/2014
BERNAL WINS “COTTON CLASSIC” SPECIAL EVENT AT TULARE Matt Mitchell will lead the USAC West Coast Sprint Car series to its final 2014 event November 6 in the opening race of this year’s “Budweiser Oval Nationals” program at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Mitchell has a 28-point lead over Markus Niemela in the current standings, which were not affected by last Saturday’s “non-points” race at Tulare, Calif. USAC Western Classic Sprint car point leader Ryan Bernal of...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2014
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Tags: Matt Mitchell, Perris Auto Speedway, West Coast 360 Sprinters
Canyon Speedway Park Press Release

Canyon Speedway Park Press Release

10/14/2014
USAC Southwest Set for Hank Arnold Memorial at CSP! Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 14, 2014) – It’s “welcome back” time for the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars as the series makes its first Canyon Speedway Park appearance in nearly three months at this Saturday night’s Hank Arnold Memorial. Following an open practice session on Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars headline Saturday night’s Hank Arnold Memorial that also...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2014
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Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
IRMA to Host Fundraiser Oct. 25 at

IRMA to Host Fundraiser Oct. 25 at...

10/15/2014
Indiana Racing Memorial Association To Host Fundraiser Oct. 25 at IMS Museum; Group Seeks to Erect Historical Markers To Commemorate State's Rich Role in Motorsports INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1 — The Indiana Racing Memorial Association (IRMA), a new not-for-profit group organized to place markers throughout the state to recognize Indiana's significant role in motorsports history, will hold its first fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hall of Fame...more
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  • Linda Mansfield on Oct 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/15/2014
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Ballou to drive Ray Marshall Motor

Ballou to drive Ray Marshall Motor...

10/17/2014
BALLOU to Drive Ray Marshall Motorsports 33M at Kokomo Klash Coming off another successful podium finish at the MSCS finale in Haubstadt, IN; Robert Ballou has announced he will partner with Ray Marshall Motorsports to conclude his Mid-Western racing season in 2014. "After speaking with Ray we met and I had a chance to look over his equipment, we have been tuning on the car all week and I'm excited to see how it comes together at the final Kokomo race. If all goes well...more
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  • administrator on Oct 17, 2014
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Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Last Chance to Order 2014 Hoodie

Last Chance to Order 2014 Hoodie

10/20/2014
Last chance to order an "Empty Pockets Tour" hooded sweatshirt - we are printing one last run and these will be available to order online through Saturday 10/25/14. Orders will be printed/shipped on 10/27/14. Click the "merch" tab to place your order.
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2014
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Tags: Robert Ballou, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Sussex Snares Hank Arnold Memorial

Sussex Snares Hank Arnold Memorial...

10/20/2014
Stevie Sussex inked his name into the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars victory ledger for the first time by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s Hank Arnold Memorial atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. While Sussex enjoyed his first taste of USAC Southwest glory, other winners on the night included Matt Martinez in Pure Stocks, Gary Winter in Micro Sprints and Cory Brown in Dwarf Cars. Starting from the pole position, Sussex raced to the checkered flag in...more
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2014
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Tags: Stevie Sussex, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
SUSSEX WIRE-TO-WIRE IN “HANK ARNOL

SUSSEX WIRE-TO-WIRE IN “HANK ARNOL...

10/21/2014
Peoria, AZ……..Stevie Sussex of Tempe, Ariz. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s “Hank Arnold Memorial” USAC Southwest Sprint race at Canyon Speedway Park. Mike Martin fiished second ahead of Matt Rossi, Charles Davis Jr. and Josh Pelkey. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 18, 2014 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Hank Arnold Memorial” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shon Deskins, 20, Deskins-15.295; 2. Josh Pelkey, 12, Allen-15.344; 3. Brian Hosford,...more
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  • administrator on Oct 21, 2014
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT QUEEN CREEK N

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT QUEEN CREEK N...

10/21/2014
SUSSEX WINS “HANK ARNOLD MEMORIAL AT CANYON R.J. Johnson’s pursuit of the 2014 USAC Southwest Sprint Car championship will resume November 1 with an appearance at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. He emerged from last Saturday night’s race at Peoria, Ariz. with a 116-point margin over Josh Pelkey in the new standings. Stevie Sussex of Tempe, Ariz. led all 30 laps to win Saturday’s “Hank Arnold Memorial” at Canyon Speedway Park. Mike Martin finished second ahead of...more
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  • administrator on Oct 21, 2014
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6TH “WINTER DIRT GAMES” FEBRUARY 1

6TH “WINTER DIRT GAMES” FEBRUARY 1...

10/23/2014
“Winter Dirt Games VI” will showcase USAC’s AMSOIL National Sprint Car stars in three consecutive nights of racing at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. February 19-20-21. An open practice session is scheduled February 18 and February 22 is reserved as a rain date. The Ocala events are set to kick off USAC’s 2015 racing season but additional events in the Sunshine State are also under negotiation and may be announced in the weeks ahead. Bubba Raceway Park’s 3/8-mile...more
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  • administrator on Oct 23, 2014
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Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
JOHNSON LEADS SOUTHWEST SPRINTS TO

JOHNSON LEADS SOUTHWEST SPRINTS TO...

10/27/2014
Arizona Speedway is the next target for USAC’s Southwest Sprint Cars as drivers R.J. Johnson, Josh Pelkey and Charles Davis Jr. continue their battle for supremacy in one of America’s most hotly-contested motorsports series. All three combatants have fared well at the one-third dirt oval at ET Motopark southeast of Phoenix. Johnson has three wins, a fourth and a fifth in the five previous appearances there. Pelkey has a win, a second, two thirds and a sixth, while...more
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  • administrator on Oct 27, 2014
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Tags: Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson, Josh Pelkey
Ballou Wins Atomic Speedway

Ballou Wins Atomic Speedway

10/27/2014
10.27.14 Westfield, IN Robert Ballou, piloting the 33M Ray Marshall Motorsports car, picked up the $5,000 check for the non-wing portion of Atomic Speedway's "Open Wheel Championships". In only his second week driving the Ray Marshall car; Ballou was locked into the "Dash for Cash" and Feature event from a previous qualification run and heat race transfer. Ballou drew a sixth place starting spot for the dash which would be used for determining the starting line up...more
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  • administrator on Oct 27, 2014
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Brady Bacon – Perris on the Horizo

Brady Bacon – Perris on the Horizo...

10/28/2014
Brady Bacon – Perris on the Horizon! (Bill W) October 28, 2014 – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing #69 team are focused on the Perris Oval Nationals coming up November 7 and 8 at the Perris Auto Speedway in California. The team will take a fifty-one point lead over Bryan Clauson when they head west. Last weekend, the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver found himself pulling double duty at Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio in non-wing and Renegade 410 winged sprint...more
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  • administrator on Oct 28, 2014
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Tags: Brady Bacon, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
SOUTHWEST LEADER JOHNSON WINS AT Q

SOUTHWEST LEADER JOHNSON WINS AT Q...

11/4/2014
Queen Creek, AZ……..USAC Southwest Sprint Car point leader R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. led the final 18 laps in his Michaels entry to win Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at Arizona Speedway. He passed Charles Davis Jr. on lap 13 and led the rest of the way to beat Aaron Reutzel, Josh Pelkey, Mike Martin and Matt Rossi. Nick Aiuto led the first two laps and Davis the next 10 before Johnson took over. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: November 1, 2014 – Queen...more
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  • administrator on Nov 04, 2014
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Tags: R.J. Johnson, Arizona Speedway, USAC Southwest
360 OVAL NATIONALS FEATURE WEST CO

360 OVAL NATIONALS FEATURE WEST CO...

11/4/2014
JOHNSON ADDS QUEEN CREEK TO VICTORY LIST Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif. leads the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars into Thursday night’s series finale at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, seeking his initial USAC driving title. He has a 28-point lead over Finnish driver Markus Niemela entering the opening event in this year’s 19th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” presented by All-Coast Construction. Thursday night’s race also carries USAC Southwest Sprint sanction, although...more
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  • administrator on Nov 04, 2014
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Tags: Perris Auto Speedway, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
BACON, GARDNER LEAD SPRINTS TO “BU

BACON, GARDNER LEAD SPRINTS TO “BU...

11/4/2014
Brady Bacon and Damion Gardner enter this week’s 19th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway with somewhat similar aspirations, but in different circumstances. Bacon, of Broken Arrow, Okla. hopes to protect his AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car point lead on the way to what would be his first USAC title, but he has only a 51-point lead over Bryan Clauson and 79-point edge over Dave Darland in the standings. Gardner, of Concord, Calif., has a more...more
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  • administrator on Nov 04, 2014
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Dodge City Raceway Park Releases T

Dodge City Raceway Park Releases T...

11/4/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (November 4, 2014) – With the distribution of championship hardware and point fund monies in the books this past weekend, the tentative slate of 2015 events for Dodge City Raceway Park has been released. The 2015 schedule of events atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval is heavy on Sprint Car action with Sprints included on eleven of the 15 scheduled nights of action. Once again, the 2015 schedule is highlighted by the annual World of...more
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  • administrator on Nov 04, 2014
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Tags: Dodge City Raceway Park, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
Battle at the Border Next for Reut

Battle at the Border Next for Reut...

11/5/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, CLUTE, Texas (November 5, 2014) – Taking advantage of an idle weekend on the ASCS National circuit, Aaron Reutzel clipped his wings this past weekend to gear up for some season-ending money races in the topless ranks. And Reutzel tuned up in nice fashion aboard the BC Fundz/Wren Motorsports No. 87 Triple X Sprint Car by racing to a runner-up finish in Saturday night’s USAC Southwest main event at Queen Creek’s Arizona Speedway. “It felt good to get...more
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  • Lonnie Wheatley on Nov 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/5/2014
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EXCITING ELDORA DOUBLEHEADER ANNOU

EXCITING ELDORA DOUBLEHEADER ANNOU...

11/7/2014
Speedway, Indiana........Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio has long been an important venue for all three of USAC’s national racing divisions, most notably with the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship. That will continue in 2015, as the speedway announced a potent combination to pair the USAC Sprint Cars with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars for a doubleheader May 8-9. Additionally, the popular “Four Crown Nationals” will return in September. Over its first 61...more
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  • administrator on Nov 07, 2014
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Tags: Brady Bacon, Eldora Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
LEARY LANDS "360 OVAL NATIONALS" W

LEARY LANDS "360 OVAL NATIONALS" W...

11/7/2014
Perris, California.......Young C.J. Leary from Greenfield, Indiana marked his first USAC-sanctioned win in Thursday night's West Coast/Southwest Sprint Car "360 Oval Nationals" at Perris Auto Speedway. After setting a new 360 Sprint Car track record in Woodland Auto Display Qualifying, Leary worked from row-three to pass Bryan Clauson for the 30-lap victory. Matt Mitchell finished off his title run for the West Coast Sprint Car Series championship. Clauson started...more
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  • administrator on Nov 07, 2014
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Tags: Bryan Clauson, C.J. Leary, Jake Swanson
BALLOU DOMINATES FLAG-TO-FLAG "OVA

BALLOU DOMINATES FLAG-TO-FLAG "OVA...

11/9/2014
Perris, California…….Robert Ballou continued his impressive second half of 2014 which has seen him put together an impressive run of podium finishes and three AMSOIL National Sprint Car wins this season, as he picked up the preliminary feature for the Budweiser “Oval Nationals” presented by All Coast Construction in a non-stop thirty-lapper Friday night. The Rocklin, California native pulled away over the last half of the race, scoring his first win at the southern...more
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  • administrator on Nov 09, 2014
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Tags: Robert Ballou, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
CANYON HOSTS SOUTHWEST FINALES NOV

CANYON HOSTS SOUTHWEST FINALES NOV...

11/10/2014
MITCHELL EARNS WEST COAST SPRINT TITLE; LEARY NOTCHES 1ST USAC WIN IN 360 NATIONALS AT PAS R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. hopes to close out his 2014 USAC Southwest Sprint Car Championship on a high note November 20-22 in the 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships” at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. He has a comfortable 116-point lead over Josh Pelkey in the series standings entering the series finales. Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif. and...more
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  • administrator on Nov 10, 2014
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SPRINTS CLOSE WITH 14TH “HALL OF F

SPRINTS CLOSE WITH 14TH “HALL OF F...

11/10/2014
BALLOU “SWEEPS” 19TH BUDWEISER “OVAL NATIONALS” This weekend’s 14th Hose Advantage “Hall of Fame Classic” at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. concludes the 2014 USAC AMSOIL USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Car series seasons. Championships will be determined at the close of Saturday night’s events at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. (National) and Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. (USAC/CRA) sit atop their respective point standings...more
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  • administrator on Nov 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/10/2014
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC/CRA Sprints, USAC National Sprint Cars
USAC Title on the Line in CSP’s Ha

USAC Title on the Line in CSP’s Ha...

11/10/2014
An entire season’s worth of wild battles, slide jobs and crossovers comes down to just two nights with the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series title on the line at this weekend’s 14th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Also the final pair of races on the USAC/CRA docket, racing action gets under way at 7:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Challenge Cup Sprint Cars and Micro Sprints will be on the card as...more
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  • administrator on Nov 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/10/2014
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC/CRA Sprints, USAC National Sprint Cars
Canyon Speedway Park - Western Wor

Canyon Speedway Park - Western Wor...

11/12/2014
Format Unfurled for Next Week’s Western World! Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 12, 2014) – The Western World Championships. The name says it all about one of auto racing’s most history-rich events. The 47th edition of the USAC Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix is just one week away. After an open practice session on Wednesday evening, November 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Honda...more
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  • administrator on Nov 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/12/2014
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC Southwest
Brady Bacon – Going for a Champion

Brady Bacon – Going for a Champion...

11/14/2014
(Bill W) November 13, 2014 – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing #69 team will go for a USAC National Sprint Car Series championship this weekend at Canyon Speedway Park near Peoria, Arizona. The two-night event will bring a close to USAC’s sprint car season. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will take a 53-point advantage over Bryan Clauson after finishing second and eighth at last weekend’s Perris Oval Nationals in California. Brady qualified fourth in last Friday’s...more
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  • administrator on Nov 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/14/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC/CRA Sprints
Hines Scores USAC Win in Hall of F

Hines Scores USAC Win in Hall of F...

11/17/2014
Something about the Arizona climate seems to suit Tracy Hines, as the 2011 Western World Champ broke a six-month dry spell in USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car competition by wiring the field in Friday night’s 30-lapper that kicked off the 14th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. While Hines collected his 47th career USAC National Sprint Car win and first since April 25 at Gas City, Bobby Marcum bested the...more
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  • administrator on Nov 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/17/2014
Tags: Tracy Hines, Bobby Marcum, Dennis Carrier
2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Se

2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Se...

11/17/2014
The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 15 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Assorted cash and contingencies totaling over $250,000 for owners and drivers capped off an entertaining evening. A total of eight chassis giveaways highlighted a contingency package which every driver in the points benefited (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again provided...more
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  • administrator on Nov 17, 2014
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Tags: Knoxville Raceway, The Knoxville Raceway Banquet, Winged Sprints
Clauson Cashes In Again at CSP in

Clauson Cashes In Again at CSP in...

11/17/2014
Bryan Clauson has become beyond familiar with the route to victory lane at Canyon Speedway. The Noblesville, IN, racer made his way down that path once again by topping Saturday night’s 30-lap main event at the 14th Annual Hose Advantage Hall of Fame Classic that put the wraps on the 2014 USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car campaign. “I love Canyon Speedway Park,” Clauson exclaimed in victory lane of the 1/3-mile clay oval that he earned ten wins at in 2013 alone. The...more
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  • administrator on Nov 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/17/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bryan Clauson, Bobby Marcum
EAST BAY EXPANDS FLORIDA "WINTER D

EAST BAY EXPANDS FLORIDA "WINTER D...

11/17/2014
It’s destination Florida for race fans in February. That’s nothing new except it has been expanded this year with a three-night AMSOIL USAC National Sprint car weekend at East Bay Raceway in Gibsonton February 26-28. An open practice night is on tap February 25. These three races are added to the already-announced February 19-21 races at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, creating more than $130,000 in prize money up for grabs for USAC participants to kick off the 2015...more
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  • administrator on Nov 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 11/17/2014
Tags: East Bay Raceway Park, Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
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