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Ziehl Tops Freedom Tour Finale at

Ziehl Tops Freedom Tour Finale at...

8/26/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (August 24, 2013) – Rick Ziehl was in the right place at the right time to take the $2,500 winner’s share in Saturday night’s Inaugural Freedom Tour finale for the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park. The Las Cruces, NM, shoe took advantage of opportunity when race leader Josh Pelkey suffered mechanical woes six laps shy of the checkered flag in the 30-lapper and then paced the final rounds to become...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS RESUME AT ARIZON

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS RESUME AT ARIZON...

8/26/2013
USAC’s Southwest Sprint Car series championship battle resumes September 7 at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. following four “non-point” special events last week in middle-America. R.J. Johnson will be out to protect his 82-point lead over Charles Davis Jr. going into the Queen Creek race. Davis joined New Mexico’s Rick Ziehl and Oklahoma’s Danny Smith as winners in last week’s “Freedom Tour” races. Smith won Wednesday’s opener at Sapulpa, Okla., while Ziehl won...more
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Kyle Miller Opens Up Herz Precisio

Kyle Miller Opens Up Herz Precisio...

9/1/2013
Kyle Miller Opens Up Herz Precision Parts Wingless National With Win; Towns And Austin Back In Victory Lane By Ben Deatherage Some great racing would take place on Saturday August 31st to open up the Herz Precision Parts Wingless Nationals at the Cottage Grove Speedway. Three classes would be on hand for competition which included the Northwest Wingless Tour, IMCA Modifieds, and Open Comp 4-Cylinders.Kyle Miller of Eugene entered the weekend undefeated when it came to...more
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  • Ben Deatherage on Sep 01, 2013
  • Article Date: 9/1/2013
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NEW PODIUM AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY

NEW PODIUM AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY...

9/3/2013
The USAC West Coast Sprint Cars return to Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night and three drivers will try to make sure the podium resembles the previous two outings at the 3/8-mile dirt oval so far this year. Ryan Bernal, Bud Kaeding and Richard Vander Weerd claimed the podium spots on both occasions but series point leader Danny Faria Jr., with a fourth and a seventh in his two Bakersfield starts, hopes to change that Saturday. Bernal and Vander Weerd switched...more
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JOHNSON, DAVIS LEAD SOUTHWEST SPRI

JOHNSON, DAVIS LEAD SOUTHWEST SPRI...

9/3/2013
USAC Southwest Sprint Car point leaders R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. will lead the series back to Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. Saturday and each hopes to add another notch to his USAC Arizona victory belt. Davis, who won one of the recent “non-point” Freedom Tour races in middle-America, has spurted to the all-time lead in terms of USAC victories in the Grand Canyon State and Johnson now trails by two in that category. Davis has 10 while Johnson’s total...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

9/8/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.597; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-15.631; 3. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-15.642; 4. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-15.675; 5. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-15.680; 6. Mike Spencer, 7M, Priestley-15.754; 7. Landon Hurst, 179, Hurst-15.860; 8. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-15.880; 9. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-15.887; 10. Troy Rutherford, 73, Ford-15.928; 11. Austin DeBlauw, 65, DeBlauw-16.184; 12. Chris Ennis, 86,...more
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Tags: Danny Faria, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC 360 Sprint Series
HANFORD, TULARE NEXT FOR WEST COAS

HANFORD, TULARE NEXT FOR WEST COAS...

9/9/2013
Danny Faria Jr. of Tipton, Calif. can breathe a little easier this weekend as the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series takes a hiatus until September 20-21 when it visits Hanford and Tulare, Calif. for back-to-back races. Faria has spurted to a 44-point lead over Bud Kaeding in the latest standings, partly as a result of last Saturday night’s 30-lap victory at Bakersfield, Calif. Faria led all 30 laps at Bakersfield in his Johnson Calf Pens/DeBoer & Sons Trucking...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CASA GRANDE S

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CASA GRANDE S...

9/9/2013
Central Arizona Raceway hosts this Saturday’s USAC Southwest Sprint Car race and series point leaders R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. again share the favorites spotlight. The Casa Grande, Ariz. track is one which has eluded Johnson so far this year as he leads Davis by 80 points in the latest standings. Davis and Josh Pelkey have been the winners there so far this year. Davis, of Buckeye, Ariz., emerged victorious in Saturday night’s race at Arizona Speedway in...more
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USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU

USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESU...

9/14/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau), 2. Brian Hosford (#32B Weber), 3. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 4. James Aragon (#57X Stone), 5. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 6. Steven Harms (#60 Harms), 7. Jody Wirth (#5X Wirth). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 2. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 3. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 4. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 5. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 6. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 7. Tom Lee (#53 Lee)....more
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KINGS-TULARE COMBO “BIG” FOR 4 TIT

KINGS-TULARE COMBO “BIG” FOR 4 TIT...

9/16/2013
This weekend’s races at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. (Friday) and Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (Saturday) will be pivotal for four drivers seeking the 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint Car title. Danny Faria Jr., on the strength on back-to-back wins at Hanford and Bakersfield, has spurted to a 44-point lead over Bud Kaeding in the latest standings. Richard Vander Weerd is third, 55 points in arrears and Ryan Bernal is 89 behind. Faria’s wins were his first two...more
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PEORIA NEXT FOR SOUTHWEST SPRINTS

PEORIA NEXT FOR SOUTHWEST SPRINTS...

9/16/2013
Canyon Speedway Park hosts the next event for the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars, on September 28. Point leaders R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. enter that race separated by 79 points in the latest standings after they finished 1-2 in last Saturday’s race at Casa Grande, Ariz. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz., recorded his ninth victory of the 2013 campaign Saturday night at Central Arizona Raceway. He snatched the lead from Davis on lap 27 and led the final four laps to beat...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

9/21/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. D.J. Netto, 88N, Netto-15.761; 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.800; 3. Matt Mitchell, 73, Ford-15.807; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-15.825; 5. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-15.881; 6. Landon Hurst, 179, Hurst-15.921; 7. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.233; 8. Andy Ferris, 4J, Ferris-16.329; 9. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.339; 10. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.498; 11. Max Adams, 5X, Adams-16.592; 12. Troy Rutherford, 11,...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

9/23/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Matt Mitchell, 73, Ford-15.639; 2. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-15.873; 3. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-15.876; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-15.920; 5. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.925; 6. Troy Rutherford, 11, Rutherford-15.931; 7. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.000; 8. D.J. Netto, 88N, Netto-16.004; 9. Landon Hurst, 179, Hurst-16.019; 10. Max Adams, 5X, Adams-16.080; 11. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.280; 12. Rusty Carlile, 51,...more
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WEST COAST “SPECIAL EVENT” AT PEO

WEST COAST “SPECIAL EVENT” AT PEO...

9/23/2013
A non-points “Special Event” is on tap Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. for the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars as they join with the USAC Southwest Sprint cars, which will compete for full series points. Danny Faria Jr. of Tipton, Calif. continues atop the West Coast standings, with the final points race October 12 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. Faria won Friday night’s 6th “Jim Turner Memorial” at Kings Speedway in Hanford. Faria led the final 22...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CANYON SPEEDW

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CANYON SPEEDW...

9/23/2013
This Saturday’s “Brawl for it All” USAC Sprint race at Canyon Speedway Park is round two of the “Grudge Series” and while it offers full points for the USAC Southwest Sprint Series it is also listed as a “special event” non-points race on the West Coast Sprint calendar. R.J. Johnson takes a 79-point Southwest lead over Charles Davis Jr. into Saturday’s race. The two have dominated the 2013 series, Johnson winning nine times and Davis six. R.J. has won five times at...more
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Brawl for It All Saturday at CSP!

Brawl for It All Saturday at CSP!

9/23/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (September 23, 2013) – There’s nothing like a good old fashioned showdown. And that’s exactly what is on tap for Canyon Speedway Park this Saturday night as the USAC Southwest Sprint Car forces square off with the invading USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series atop the 1/3-mile clay oval for a $2,500 winner’s share in the Second Annual “Brawl for It All”. While R.J. Johnson and Danny Faria, Jr., lead the way into the second of three scheduled...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST “SPECI

USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST “SPECI...

9/29/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shon Deskins, 20, Deskins-13.827; 2. Colby Copeland, 74, Williams-13.834; 3. Rick Ziehl, 41W, Williams-13.881; 4. Bruce St. James, 7K, St. James-13.946; 5. Mike Martin, 16, Martin-14.026; 6. R.J. Johnson, 77M, Michaels-14.028; 7. Chris Bonneau, 78, Bonneau-14.049; 8. Mike Bonneau, 29, Bonneau-14.070; 9. Mike Spencer, 7M, Priestley-14.100; 10. Tom Ogle, 48, Ogle-14.143; 11. Michael Curtis, 11C, Turner/Wheeler-14.162; 12. Andy Reinbold, 19,...more
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HANFORD, CASA GRANDE NEXT; SPENCER

HANFORD, CASA GRANDE NEXT; SPENCER...

9/30/2013
USAC’s West Coast and Southwest Sprint Cars resume action October 12, the West Coast series at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. and the Southwest series at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande. Drivers Danny Faria Jr. (West Coast) and R.J. Johnson (Southwest) will try to protect their respective point leads in the October 12 races, Faria trying to close out the West Coast campaign as the series reaches its final stop. Five-time AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion...more
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RYAN BERNAL, KATLYNN LEER SELECTED

RYAN BERNAL, KATLYNN LEER SELECTED...

10/4/2013
A pair of United States Auto Club (USAC) drivers are among those selected to participate in this year’s “Drive for Diversity Combine,” organized by NASCAR and Rev Racing and conducted October 21-23. Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. and Katlynn Leer of Moulton, Iowa are the USAC drivers who will compete at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va. In a rigorous on-and-off track evaluation process for the opportunity to join the NASCAR D4D program and compete for Rev Racing...more
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“COTTON CLASSIC” WEST COAST SPRINT

“COTTON CLASSIC” WEST COAST SPRINT...

10/7/2013
Danny Faria Jr. hopes to put the lid on a 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint Car title Saturday in the “Cotton Classic” series points finale at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. Faria has posted two wins, a second, a third and a fourth in five Hanford outings this season. He leads Richard Vander Weerd, who has a won, a second and a third at Kings this year, by 57 points in the standings. Bud Kaeding, third in the latest points, has a pair of seconds, a third and a fourth so...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CENTRAL ARIZO

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT CENTRAL ARIZO...

10/7/2013
USAC Southwest point leaders R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. lead the series to this Saturday’s race at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, the fourth series outing at the 3/8-mile dirt oval this year. Johnson, who enjoys a 51-point lead over Davis entering Saturday’s event, has a win and a second in the three Casa Grande races this season. Davis has also recorded a win and a second, while Josh Pelkey, sixth in the latest point tally, has the other victory. Five...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES

USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES...

10/13/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 2. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 3. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 4. Steven Harms (#60 Harms), 5. Matt Lundy (#98 Lundy), 6. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 7. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 8. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 2. Brian Hosford (#32B Weber), 3. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 4. Jody Wirth (#5X Wirth), 5. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 6. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau),...more
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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RE...

10/13/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-15.663; 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.883; 3. D.J. Netto, 88N, Netto-16.031; 4. Dennis Howell, 62, Howell-16.056; 5. Kyle Hirst, 51T, Roth-16.113; 6. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.174; 7. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-16.181; 8. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.183; 9. Landon Hurst, 179, Hurst-16.301; 10. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.360; 11. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.380; 12. Koen Shaw, 92JR,...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT ARIZONA SPEE

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS AT ARIZONA SPEE...

10/14/2013
This Saturday night’s race at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. continues the 2013 USAC Southwest Sprint Car campaign, which is slated to conclude November 14-16 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Following Saturday’s race, the series conducts special events Oct. 31 at Perris, Calif. and full points races November 14-16 at Peoria, Ariz. The Perris race, part of this year’s “Budweiser Oval Nationals,” is also a “non-points” West Coast event, while the Peoria...more
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PERRIS “SPECIAL EVENT” OCT. 31 FOR

PERRIS “SPECIAL EVENT” OCT. 31 FOR...

10/14/2013
USAC’s West Coast Sprint Car championship concluded Saturday night at Hanford, Calif. but series participants will convene October 31 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway for a special “non-points” event on the opening night of the 2013 “Budweiser Oval Nationals.” Danny Faria Jr. of Tipton, Calif. emerged as the 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint Car Champion after finishing eighth in last Saturday night’s “Cotton Classic” at Kings Speedway. He finished the series with a 27-point...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES

USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RES...

10/21/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 2. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 3. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 4. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 5. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 6. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 7. J.T. Imperial (#57X Stone). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Andy Reinbold (#19 Underwood), 2. Matt Lundy (#98 Lundy), 3. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 4. Bob Ream Jr. (#8 BRAT), 5. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 6. Ryan Linder (#9 Linder/Whitney), 7. Tom Lee (#53 Lee)....more
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OCTOBER 31 “SPECIAL EVENT” AT PERR

OCTOBER 31 “SPECIAL EVENT” AT PERR...

10/21/2013
The USAC Southwest Sprint Car series concludes November 14-16 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. but not before a “special event” October 31 opening the “Budweiser Oval Nationals” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Point leader R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. scored his 10th Arizona USAC victory on 2013 Saturday night at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek. Driving the Bill Michaels Kodiak Products/Beal’s Auto Body Sherman/Ford, Johnson passed Josh Pelkey on lap 18 and...more
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Loads Of Drivers To Be Awarded At

Loads Of Drivers To Be Awarded At...

10/25/2013
Loads Of Drivers To Be Awarded At Annual Awards Banquet By Ben Deatherage Saturday November 16th will be a night where four Pacific Northwest race tracks and three regional touring series will award competitors of the 2013 season. The ceremonies will take place at the Red Lion Inn On The River at Jantzen Beach and will be a great way to officially end the racing year. The award presentations are scheduled to get under way around 6:00 PM while social hour and the bar...more
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  • Ben Deatherage on Oct 25, 2013
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PERRIS WEEKEND OPENS THURSDAY WITH

PERRIS WEEKEND OPENS THURSDAY WITH...

10/28/2013
Thursday night’s USAC West Coast/Southwest Sprint Car “Grudge Series” event at Perris (Calif.) Auto Perris kicks off the three-night 18th Annual “Budweiser Oval Nationals” presented by All Coast Construction. Showcasing stars of USAC’s West Coast and Southwest 360 Sprint series, the race is a non-points “special event” for both series. The West Coast campaign concluded October 12 at Hanford, Calif., although “special events” remain at Perris and at Peoria, Ariz....more
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Rilat Comes Up Short at 26th annua

Rilat Comes Up Short at 26th annua...

10/28/2013
Inside Line Promotions - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 28, 2013) - The ever-potent duo of Travis Rilat and car owner Richard Saumure didn't have the Short Track Nationals performance they expected last weekend. Rilat crashed in his qualifier and spun out in a B Main during his qualifying night at the 26th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals Presented by Hoosier Tires last Thursday, which buried him at the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event at I-30 Speedway. "We were a...more
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USAC WEST COAST & SOUTHWEST SPRINT

USAC WEST COAST & SOUTHWEST SPRINT...

11/1/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Charles Davis Jr., 50, Massey-16.739; 2. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-16.767; 3. Mike Spencer, 7, Priestley-16.851; 4. Jon Stanbrough, 73, Ford-16.902; 5. Johnathon Henry, 17, Henry-16.949; 6. Shon Deskins, 20, Deskins-16.966; 7. Troy Rutherford, 11, Rutherford-17.004; 8. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-17.035; 9. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-17.045; 10. Landon Hurst, 179, Hurst-17.136; 11. Ryan Bernal, 56, Phulps-17.137; 12. R.J. Johnson, 77M,...more
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SOUTHWEST SPRINTS CONCLUDE AT PEOR

SOUTHWEST SPRINTS CONCLUDE AT PEOR...

11/5/2013
Drivers from USAC’s West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car series converge on Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. for the 46th “Western World Championships” November 14-16 in conclusion to the 2013 calendar, with series points on the line for the Southwest participants. The two series combined for last Friday night’s West Coast/Southwest “Budweiser Oval Nationals” special event at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, won by Mike Spencer. Spencer, of Temecula, Calif., emerged...more
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Western World Format Revealed!

Western World Format Revealed!

11/6/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 6, 2013) – Few events, if any, are richer in open wheel racing history than the Western World Championships. In just one week, more history will be inked into the ledgers as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by the Racers Advantage Store takes place atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix. Following an open practice on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the...more
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Western World Entries Rolling In!

Western World Entries Rolling In!

11/11/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 8, 2013) – With entries pouring in daily, the Western World looks to be bigger and better than ever. A total of approximately 80 cars will converge upon Peoria, Arizona’s 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval for next week’s 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by the Racers Advantage Store. Set for next Thursday through Saturday, November 14-16, after a Wednesday night practice session, the...more
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Western World Championships this W

Western World Championships this W...

11/11/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 11, 2013) – With the anticipation reaching a fever pitch, it’s finally here. Western World week is upon as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store takes place at Canyon Speedway Park this weekend. While a potential $20,000 payday awaits one of the many Midget and Sprint Car entries for the event that takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday atop the 1/3-mile clay oval,...more
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JOHNSON, DAVIS EYE SOUTHWEST SPRIN

JOHNSON, DAVIS EYE SOUTHWEST SPRIN...

11/11/2013
R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. and Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye, Ariz. will settle their 2013 USAC Southwest Sprint Car title chase this week as Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. hosts the 46th “Western World Championships.” The three-night program (Thursday-Friday-Saturday) carries full Southwest points and is also listed as a “special event” for the West Coast Sprints. In addition, the program includes Honda USAC National/Western Midgets each night. Johnson and...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci

USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci...

11/15/2013
FIRST HEAT #1: (8 laps) 1. Mike Colegrove (#17m Colegrove), 2. Parker Price-Miller (#9p Ronk), 3. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 4. Ronnie Clark (#6 Clark), 5, Dave Darland (#73 Ford), 6. Gary Taylor (#68 Beal), 7. Josh Grady (#12J Grady), 8. Stevie Sussex (#57 Stone), 9. Dalten Gabbard (#5D Baldwin). NT SECOND HEAT #1: (8 laps) 1. Jerry Coons Jr. (#4G Cook), 2. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 3. Josh Shipley (#2x Bishop), 4. Ryan Linder (#9 Linder), 5. Colby Copeland...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET

USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET...

11/15/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-13.874; 2. Brady Bacon, 99, Bacon-13.893; 3. Darren Hagen, 56, 5IVE-6IX-13.910; 4. Rico Abreu, 67k, Kunz-14.010; 5. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz-14.011; 6. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-14.084; 7. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C& A-14.097; 8. Dave Darland, 73, Ford-14.129; 9. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz-14.145; 10. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.147; 11. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Six-Eight-14.164; 12. Bryan Clauson, 39,...more
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Johnson and Bell Top Western World

Johnson and Bell Top Western World...

11/15/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 14, 2013) – R.J. Johnson and Christopher Bell took top honors as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store kicked off Thursday night atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. While Johnson fought off several challengers en route to wiring the field in the 30-lap USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature event, Bell took advantage of a miscue by stablemate...more
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Tags: Jerry Coons, Brady Bacon, Bryan Clauson
USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci

USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci...

11/17/2013
FIRST HEAT #1: (8 laps) 1. Casey Shuman (#77 JHR), 2. Tracy Hines (#21 Pollock), 3. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 4. Chad Boespflug (#74X Hodges), 5. Mike Spencer (#7M Priestley), 6. Jacob Hawkins (#28 Morin), 7. Dustin Cormany (#18 Deskins), 8. Rick Ziehl (#41W Williams). NT SECOND HEAT #1: (8 laps) 1. Bryan Clauson (#20 Stewart/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 3. Jimmy Crawford (#3X Crawford), 4. Geoff Ensign (#3F Finkenbinder), 5. Jason Grady...more
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Clauson and Hagen Take Friday West

Clauson and Hagen Take Friday West...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 15, 2013) – Bryan Clauson and Darren Hagen stepped to the forefront during the second night of preliminary action at the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store by taking Friday night feature wins atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Clauson led all the way to take Friday’s USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car honors while Hagen topped a hotly-contested...more
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Western World Saturday Lineups Set

Western World Saturday Lineups Set...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 16, 2013) – Two full nights of intense Sprint Car and Midget competition atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval have set the stage for Saturday night’s 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store finale. Eight drivers have locked into both the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car and Honda USAC National Midget feature events with the balance of the WWC feature...more
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USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci

USAC SOUTHWEST & WEST COAST "Speci...

11/17/2013
C-MAIN: (8 laps) 1. Mike Bonneau (#29 Bonneau), 2. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 3. Steven Harms (#60 Harms), 4. Matt Lundy (#98 Lundy), 5. Johnny Shelton Jr. (#9S Shelton), 6. Jacob Hawkins (#28 Morin), 7. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 8. Kevin Thomas Jr. (#97 Norman), 9. Tom Lee (#53 Lee), 10. Connor Kassik (#26 Kassik), 11. James Aragon (#57X Stone), 12. Josh Grady (#12J Grady). NT DASH: (6 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (#21 Pollock), 2. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 3. Dave Darland...more
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Clauson Cashes in on $20K Western

Clauson Cashes in on $20K Western...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 16, 2013) – The 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store proved to be a profitable venture for Bryan Clauson as he raked in $20,000 by winning both the Sprint Car and Midget main events to wrap up the event at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday night. And he did it in the most dramatic of fashions with a last-corner pass in the Midget feature that netted the $5,000 bonus courtesy...more
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JOHNSON TAKES SOUTHWEST TITLE & PE

JOHNSON TAKES SOUTHWEST TITLE & PE...

11/18/2013
R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. capped his 2013 USAC Southwest Sprint Car championship with a victory in last Friday's "Western World Championships" opener at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. He finished eighth in Saturday night's 30-lap finale at Peoria but finished the season with a 122-point cushion over runner-up Charles Davis Jr. Davis struggled through the Peoria races, failing to land a "top-10" finish, but took the runner-up point spot by 141 points over...more
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Champion Racing Oil Announces 2014

Champion Racing Oil Announces 2014...

11/20/2013
Offering one of the most comprehensive racing programs in the motorsports industry, Champion Racing Oil has announced the details for their 2014 “ELITE RACER” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada. Karl Dedolph, Director of Racing & Performance Products for Champion Oil, announced today, “The Champion 2014 “ELITE RACER” Program is an all-encompassing marketing program designed to link...more
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39 USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR DATES

39 USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR DATES...

12/14/2013
After a successful campaign, USAC SouthWest Sprint Car Series Director Kevin Montgomery has released the 2014 schedule. Showcasing thirty-nine nights of action, the Arizona based group will start with the "3rd Annual Winter Challenge" and close with the $7,500-to-win "Western World Championships" at Canyon Speedway Park. In addition, the traditional sprint cars will clash in the special events like the "Grudge Series," "Freedom Tour," and "Border Tour" in Nevada,...more
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2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A

2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A...

12/17/2013
Seventy-one race dates are reflected in USAC Western racing schedules announced today by USAC Western Operations Director Chris Kearns. Included are 55 Sprint races at 15 different race tracks and 16 Honda USAC Western Dirt Midget races at 10 different venues. Important to note is the fact that the Sprint car schedules do not reflect any conflicting dates in 2013! A 24-race calendar for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars opens February 28 and March 1 at Peoria, Ariz. and...more
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2014 DEBUTS WITH CANYON'S "WINTER

2014 DEBUTS WITH CANYON'S "WINTER...

1/20/2014
The 3rd Annual "Winter Challenge" opens this week at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. as USAC participants begin the 2014 racing season. Six races in nine nights are planned at the 3/8-mile dirt oval showcasing the stars of USAC's Southwest and West Coast Sprint Car Series. Defending champions of the two USAC series are R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. (Southwest) and Danny Faria Jr. of Visalia, Calif. (West Coast). Johnson recorded 10 victories in 21 starts in...more
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Winter Challenge Fires Off this We

Winter Challenge Fires Off this We...

1/20/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (January 20, 2014) – It’s the perfect way to get a jump start on the 2014 outdoor racing season as Canyon Speedway Park’s Winter Challenge fires off this Friday atop the 1/3-mile clay oval near Phoenix. Following an open practice session on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday’s card marks the first of six events over the course of nine days featuring the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast non-wing Sprint Cars along with...more
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