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BACON BESTS SOUTHWEST SPRINTS IN A

BACON BESTS SOUTHWEST SPRINTS IN A...

11/9/2016
Queen Creek, Arizona………Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma scored the feature victory in Saturday night’s “Western World” USAC Southwest Sprint Car season finale at Arizona Speedway. Bacon, driving his Keith Ford/Walker Filtration Systems – Sun Valley AG Transport/Spike/Nogrady, exchanged the lead with early race leader Ryan Bernal on three separate occasions, taking the lead for good with 18 laps to go, then pulling away for the victory over R.J. Johnson, Chris...more
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  • administrator on Nov 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/9/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Arizona Speedway, USAC Southwest
ALL EYES FOCUSED ON PERRIS THIS WE

ALL EYES FOCUSED ON PERRIS THIS WE...

11/9/2016
When you look beyond the visor and into the eyes of a racer, you can see the hopes, the dreams, the fears, the hunger and the anticipation of the fortunes that lie ahead. Throughout a season, these eyes have seen dirt tracks big and small, from the east to the west, triumph and heartbreak, jubilation and despair. Eyes blinded by long, hot summer days underneath the sun’s rays and infinite visions of painted divider lines and mile markers on deserted stretches of...more
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  • administrator on Nov 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/9/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Chad Boespflug, Perris Auto Speedway
BOESPFLUG STOPS WINDOM TO TAKE OVA

BOESPFLUG STOPS WINDOM TO TAKE OVA...

11/14/2016
Perris, California………In what has already been a banner year for Chad Boespflug, the Hanford, California native checked off yet another highlight-reel moment during the 2016 season - a USAC victory in his home state – after winning night one of the 21st Budweiser “Oval Nationals” at Perris Auto Speedway. In fact, the Thursday USAC National & CRA Sprint Car Perris triumph marks the fifth different state Boespflug has won in during his five career USAC point-paying...more
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  • administrator on Nov 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/14/2016
Tags: Chad Boespflug, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: IN THE WO

ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: IN THE WO...

11/8/2016
At this time one year ago, Robert Ballou was headed out west preparing for the final events of his historic 2015 season. It was a magical season in which the Rocklin, California driver would tally 13 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature victories on his way to his first USAC National title. Fast-forward to exactly one year later and the setting has drastically changed for Robert. A repeat dream season has been anything but. You won’t see Robert’s name listed as a...more
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  • administrator on Nov 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/8/2016
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
DARLAND TAKES THE ROAD LESS TRAVEL

DARLAND TAKES THE ROAD LESS TRAVEL...

11/12/2016
Perris, California………From the earliest moments of the race, Dave Darland made a commitment to run the top. Even though it appeared the race was going to become a bottom-feeding procession in the first several laps, the veteran driver blazed his own trail on the cushion as he methodically picked his way through the field to take the lead at the halfway point, then held off a hard-charging Richard Vander Weerd to win his record-extending 59th career USAC AMSOIL National...more
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  • administrator on Nov 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/12/2016
Tags: Dave Darland, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
GARDNER GRABS $25 GRAND; TAKES OVA

GARDNER GRABS $25 GRAND; TAKES OVA...

11/13/2016
On a night in which he had been awarded the hardware of a hard-earned USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car season title, Damion Gardner collected the biggest single-night reward of his championship season – a $25,000 check and the addition of his name to the list of the only three-time winners in the 21-year history of the Budweiser “Oval Nationals” presented by All Coast Construction at Perris Auto Speedway. Gardner, of Concord, California, trailed for all of one...more
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  • administrator on Nov 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/13/2016
Tags: Damion Gardner, Perris Auto Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints
BACON ADDS MIKE CURB SUPER LICENSE

BACON ADDS MIKE CURB SUPER LICENSE...

11/16/2016
Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. has wrapped up the 2016 USAC Mike Curb “Super License,” adding that to the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Championship he completed last weekend. The $5,000 cash award will be presented by Mr. Curb at the December 9 USAC “Night of Champions” National Awards Banquet at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, Ind. The award honors the driver earning the most total USAC National points in the Silver Crown, National Sprint and...more
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  • administrator on Nov 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/16/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Brady Bacon – Two-time AMSOIL USAC

Brady Bacon – Two-time AMSOIL USAC...

11/16/2016
Brady Bacon – Two-time AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Champion! (Bill W) November 16, 2016 – Brady Bacon cemented his second AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series title in two years with some solid runs at the Perris Oval Nationals at Perris Auto Speedway in California last weekend. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver charged from back in the pack to finish on the podium in Thursday and Friday prelims before checkering fifth in Saturday’s finale aboard the Hoffman...more
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  • administrator on Nov 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/16/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
GARDNER AND THE ALEXANDERS OVERCOM

GARDNER AND THE ALEXANDERS OVERCOM...

11/16/2016
The mountain was high and the valley was low at the beginning of Damion Gardner and the Alexander team’s 2016 USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car campaign. The season began with sadness as the team lost its biggest supporter, sponsor Ken Goecke of Scott Sales Company. Just one week later, with heavy hearts, the team soldiered on to compete in the season-opener at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. However, trouble ensued from the get-go as the team was unable to run a single lap...more
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  • administrator on Nov 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/16/2016
Tags: Damion Gardner, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
IRA Banquet 2016

IRA Banquet 2016

11/22/2016
Brookfield, WI The Interstate Racing Association concluded their 50th anniversary season by combining the accomplishments of the established Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and their upstart Meyer Valves & Vacs Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series this past Saturday at the Embassy Suites in Brookfield, Wisconsin. A packed main ballroom greeted the honorees for the festivities emceed by the comedic and talented Ray Underwood. Jeff Fischer of Grandstand Video...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Nov 22, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/22/2016
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Johnson Set for Turkey Night Grand

Johnson Set for Turkey Night Grand...

11/22/2016
Inside Line Promotions – PENNGROVE, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2016) – Chase Johnson will wrap up his 2016 sprint car season this week when he makes his debut at the famed Turkey Night Grand Prix. Johnson is venturing to Ventura Raceway in Ventura, Calif., for the 360ci non-wing sprint car portion of the marquee event that runs this Wednesday and Thursday. “I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. “I haven’t raced at Ventura and only have a handful of non-wing 360 starts. I’m...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Nov 22, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/22/2016
Tags: Chase Johnson, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
2017 LoneStar Speedway Schedule Pr

2017 LoneStar Speedway Schedule Pr...

11/29/2016
2017 LoneStar Speedway Schedule Provides Fans & Teams with Wide Range of Quality Events! Kilgore, TX (11/23/16) by DarinShort.com. On the purview of this Saturday afternoon's $30,000 LoneStar Topless Turkey Nationals, LoneStar Speedway is pleased to release its 2017 events schedule to its fans and race teams. As with each year, we will provide updates as they develop, but this first-round schedule will provide everyone the primary nuts-and-bolts so they can start...more
Darin Short
  • Darin Short on Nov 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/29/2016
Tags: Lone Star Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Johnson Captures Top Five During H

Johnson Captures Top Five During H...

11/28/2016
(Photo by Tear-Off Heaven Fotos) Inside Line Promotions – LAKEPORT, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2016) – Chase Johnson capped the 2016 season with strong results last weekend. Johnson started the busy holiday week last Wednesday by making his debut at Ventura Raceway in Ventura, Calif., during the famed Turkey Night Grand Prix. “We went in there blindfolded,” he said. “To be that competitive was pretty impressive. I’m glad that the weekend went like it did.” Johnson qualified...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Nov 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/28/2016
Tags: Chase Johnson, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Brady Bacon – Carving it Up wih La

Brady Bacon – Carving it Up wih La...

11/29/2016
Brady Bacon – Carving it Up with Larson on Turkey Night! (Bill W) November 29, 2016 – As 2016 has evolved, Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort Racing #76m have become a team to be reckoned with on the USAC National Midget Series trail. Turkey Night proved to be a battle between the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver and none other than Kyle Larson. The 98-lap battle ended with Larson winning by a mere .303 seconds over Brady. The second place run took place amongst a...more
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  • administrator on Nov 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 11/29/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Ventura Raceway, USAC National Midgets
Brady Bacon - Behind the Wheel of

Brady Bacon - Behind the Wheel of...

12/7/2016
Brady Bacon – Behind the Wheel of the Dooling/Hayward Racing #63 in 2017! (Bill W) December 7, 2016 – Brady Bacon will team with Joe Dooling of Dooling Machine and Brodie Hayward from B&H Contractors and their non-wing #63 team for 20-25 races in 2017. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver just wrapped up his second USAC National Sprint Car championship. The Dooling/Hayward Racing team has competed the last few seasons with the late great Bryan Clauson. Brady is very...more
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  • Xia Xianna Baker on Dec 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/7/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Non-Winged Sprints
JUSTIN GRANT AND SAM McGHEE MOTORS

JUSTIN GRANT AND SAM McGHEE MOTORS...

12/7/2016
Sam McGhee Motorsports is proud to announce that Ione, California’s Justin Grant will take the wheel of the team’s No. 11 full-time during the 2017 racing season, which includes a run at the entire USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship schedule. “We partnered with Justin midway through August of 2016 and had outstanding success during the months that followed,” team owner Sam McGhee said. “Justin picked up SMM’s very first USAC National Car win during the...more
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  • administrator on Dec 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/7/2016
Tags: Justin Grant, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
DARLAND GOES BACK IN BLACK; REJOIN

DARLAND GOES BACK IN BLACK; REJOIN...

12/7/2016
The successful partnership between Dave Darland and Phillips Motorsports is reborn as the pair aim for the 2017 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car title. Darland, the series’ winningest driver, and Phillips Motorsports put together a highly-successful three-year stretch between 2013 and 2015, scoring 17 USAC National Sprint Car victories, which is tied for the most wins during that particular three-year stretch. In 2016, Darland piloted the Jeff Walker/Curb-Agajanian...more
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  • administrator on Dec 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/7/2016
Tags: Dave Darland, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
2017 USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR SC

2017 USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR SC...

12/16/2016
Heading to their ninth season, the cars and stars of the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series are set for eighteen nights of action at seven racetracks. Opening with the two-day “Outlaw Showdown” at Las Vegas on March 9th, the traditional 360s will close out the schedule with Ventura’s two-day (non-points) “Turkey Night Grand Prix” on November 23rd. The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the season openers on March 9th and 10th. Co-sanctioned with the USAC...more
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  • administrator on Dec 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/16/2016
Tags: Jace VanderWeerd, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
2017 AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR PR

2017 AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR PR...

12/16/2016
Entering its 14th season, the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will showcase 24 events at 11 racetracks in 2017. Starting with the "Sokola Shootout" and closing with the "Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction” at Perris, this promises to be another competitive year for the traditional 410s. A highlight of the schedule is the popular “4th Annual California Sprint Week” that features six shows in eight nights at five speedways. Perris Auto...more
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  • administrator on Dec 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/16/2016
Tags: Richard VanderWeerd, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
2017 Rules Update

2017 Rules Update

12/21/2016
IRA, as well as all other major winged sanctions, will be following these 2 rule guidelines released by the World of Outlaws. The World of Outlaws have been working with us, and others, on these every step of the way...... and we agree with them on these two issues. Attached are two new car spec rules we are implementing for 2017. One is the wheel cover rule that has been out for some time now and the other concerns the carbon fiber issue that we have recently...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 22, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/21/2016
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Happy Holidays from the IRA

Happy Holidays from the IRA

12/23/2016
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the fans, drivers, crew members and officials of the IRA. Looking forward to a great 2017 season.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/23/2016
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
wingLESS Update

wingLESS Update

12/23/2016
With Christmas here, and the New Year just a few days away, it's time to put last season behind us and start focusing on 2017. The early success of OUR wingLESS program has been outstanding, actually a huge success story within our industry. The growth it appears we are having this off-season is overwhelming, and with that being said we will definitely be upgrading our tech process and we certainly want everyone to keep that in mind when you are building your car AND...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/23/2016
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
GRANDVIEW AND LINCOLN TO OPEN UP J

GRANDVIEW AND LINCOLN TO OPEN UP J...

12/27/2016
The Eastern Storm schedule for 2017 has been completed with the additions of Grandview Speedway and Lincoln Speedway to the five-race series for the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship in Pennsylvania during June. The series now kicks off on Tuesday, June 13 at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA, followed up one night later at Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday, June 14. Eastern Storm continues with the previously-announced dates on Thursday,...more
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  • administrator on Dec 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/27/2016
Tags: Landon Simon, Lincoln Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
2017 SUNSET SPEEDWAY TENTATIVE SCH

2017 SUNSET SPEEDWAY TENTATIVE SCH...

12/27/2016
Photo by Don Laidlaw - Wildlight Photography Sunset Speedway is delighted to release the TENTATIVE 2017 Racing Schedule. (Find Below) We have been working hard to get this schedule out to you early so you can start planning your race season schedules. Sunset Speedway has a total of 28 events planned as of today for the 2017 season. Some are brand new to the speedway like the Monster Truck Mania weekend, we hope you all take a weekend to enjoy some awesome demolition...more
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  • administrator on Dec 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/27/2016
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
2017 NWWT WINGLESS SERIES TENTATIV

2017 NWWT WINGLESS SERIES TENTATIV...

12/28/2016
Photo By Photo Hill The NWWT/ODSS Wingless group is excited to announce the TENTATIVE 2017 Racing Schedule. We must give BIG THANKS to ROB LINDSEY for working tremendously hard at creating such a awesome schedule!!!! Please shoot him a thanks!!!! Although this is the Tentative schedule, it is pretty much set. However, it may change so please check back prior to race season to just double check no changes were made. CLICK HERE for the printable PDF version, or you...more
Nikki Gamell
  • Nikki Gamell on Dec 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/28/2016
Tags: WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, Non-Winged Sprints
POWRi WAR Reveals 2017 Lucas Oil S

POWRi WAR Reveals 2017 Lucas Oil S...

12/30/2016
Indianapolis, IN (December 30, 2016) – A competitive total of thirty-one events will make up the Lucas Oil POWRi/WAR Sprints schedule in 2017. There are many exciting improvements in store for the future of the series as the fast approaching race season takes shape. Four new venues will make their debut on the Lucas Oil POWRi/WAR Sprints 2017 schedule to complement the original WAR tracks from 2016. Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo., will host 10 events throughout...more
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  • administrator on Dec 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 12/30/2016
Tags: POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
World of Wheels 2017

World of Wheels 2017

1/7/2017
Valley Speedway will have a booth at the World Of Wheels February 10, 11, and 12. We have enough space for around 15 race cars. If you would like to show you race car with Valley Speedway e mail dennisshrout@Valleyspeedway.com They charge $50 per car and that includes 2 tickets for each night of the show and the car will be in the judging for the show. This is a great opportunity to show case your sponsors to let them know you are promoting all of them.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Jan 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/7/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
2017 Informational Meeting

2017 Informational Meeting

1/9/2017
There will be an informational meeting at the Brat Stop on the Wednesday January 18th at 7pm. Hope to see everyone there.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jan 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/9/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
BRADY BACON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN N

BRADY BACON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN N...

1/11/2017
Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, today was named the 2016 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the first time. The United States Auto Club (USAC) point champion earned three (3) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Richard Hoffman, owner of Bacon’s famed number 69 sprint car earned the 2016 non-winged sprint car “Team of the Year”...more
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  • administrator on Jan 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/11/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
BRYAN CLAUSON NAMED 2016 RECIPIENT

BRYAN CLAUSON NAMED 2016 RECIPIENT...

1/11/2017
The late sprint car driver Bryan Clauson of California and then Indiana has been named the recipient of the 2016 “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll. According to poll founder and current National Sprint Car Museum curator Tom Schmeh, after whom the award was permanently named back in 2014, “The poll’s Outstanding Contribution Award is the museum foundation’s highest honor...more
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  • administrator on Jan 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/11/2017
Tags: Bryan Clauson, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Winged Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Ca

POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Ca...

1/13/2017
Belleville, IL – The newly formed POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Car Series schedule has been released, featuring an agenda comprised of 13 events. Starting off 2017, the WAR East Sprint Cars debut at Fayette County Speedway on Saturday, April 1st for their Season Opener. On Thursday, April 27th, the East Sprint Cars will visit Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois for the event dubbed Throwback Thursday. Throwback Thursday will feature the WAR East Sprint Cars,...more
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  • administrator on Jan 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/13/2017
Tags: WAR East-Wingless Auto Racing, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
2017 schedule is posted!!

2017 schedule is posted!!

1/22/2017
Now that we have had a week to get over our Chili Bowl sickness we are getting geared up for a great race season ahead. Still working on some big news sponsor wise but not going to let the cat out of the bag! S&S Electric And MC Electric are of course back on board as our family,as well as Driftwood Contracting, Bobby Vestal Horseshoeing and Training, and K&L Logistics. Going to be a good year, Lots of racing pretty close to home! Check out the schedule!! Going to get...more
J.D. Black
  • J.D. Black on Jan 22, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/22/2017
Tags: JD Black, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi WAR Sprints
Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series b

Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series b...

1/22/2017
The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series by IRA has released a 25 race points schedule that has southeastern Wisconsin based group competing at 5 different venues. The series is a true traditional sprint car, though two economy engine packages power the group. Wilmot Raceway will be the home track for the third year division hosting 17 Saturday night events including appearances during Wilmot's World of Outlaw show July 29, during the annual IRA / All Star Challenge May...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jan 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/22/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
R&R Motorsports Looking Forward to

R&R Motorsports Looking Forward to...

1/26/2017
As the upcoming 2017 Wingless Sprint Series season rapidly approaches, the R&R Motorsports/Maxline Custom Cases/SpeedMart Inc./TripleX Race Components Wingless Sprint Car is ready for battle. Rob Lindsey, driver of the #23 Wingless Sprinter commented, "we're really excited about the upcoming season. Last year was a huge year for us and we look forward to build on our success from last season. This year the club should see huge growth in car counts, which should make...more
Rob Lindsey
  • Rob Lindsey on Jan 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/26/2017
Tags: Rob Lindsey, (Duplicated) WSS-Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Fifth Annual “Freedom Tour” Set fo

Fifth Annual “Freedom Tour” Set fo...

1/24/2017
Race fans in and around Oklahoma and Kansas will once again get their annual serving of premier wingless Sprint Car racing as the slate has been set for the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars “Freedom Tour”. For the fifth consecutive year, the stars of the Arizona-based USAC Southwest Sprint Car series will storm through Oklahoma and Kansas in August, taking on the best the region has to offer up. This year’s “Freedom Tour” once again consists of four nights of competition,...more
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  • administrator on Jan 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/24/2017
Tags: USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
JOHNSON TOPS WILDCAT WAR

JOHNSON TOPS WILDCAT WAR

2/6/2017
JOHNSON TOPS WILDCAT WAR TUCSON, AZ. (February 4, 2017) – Taking over the top spot on lap eighteen, RJ Johnson led the final two laps to pick up his first POWRi WAR victory Saturday at Wildcat Raceway at the first of a three-event series known as the Wildcat Winter Sprints. As the cars took the green flag, Mike Martin led the field into turn one. On lap two Martin drifted high off of turn two, caught the fence and flipped. He was uninjured, but could not restart....more
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  • administrator on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/6/2017
Tags: Johnny Herrera, Charles Davis, Stevie Sussex
A great time at the 2016 Valley Sp

A great time at the 2016 Valley Sp...

2/6/2017
Valley Speedway wrapped up the 2016 race season with a great banquet. Drivers, pit crews, fans, and staff had a great time. The top ten in each class received their award. There was lots of food and great deals on the silent auction items. Thanks to everyone for coming and Valley Speedway is looking forward to a great season in 2017.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/6/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, USRA - United States Racing Association
Valley Speedway and race teams at

Valley Speedway and race teams at...

2/6/2017
This weekend Valley Speedway will have around 20 of our race teams in the World of Wheels in Kansas City. This is the 7th year Valley Speedway and teams that race at Valley Speedway have got together to promote racing, track sponsors, and race team sponsors. This is a great opportunity for teams to promote their sponsors to a gear head crowd that enjoys anything with a motor. Come check us out Feb 10,11,12 at Bartle Hall in Kansas City Mo.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/6/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Aragon Racing is providing Dave Da

Aragon Racing is providing Dave Da...

2/7/2017
Dave had an extremely special bond with Steve Stroud, and Aragon Racing is privileged to be involved in his remembrance of Steve this Saturday. Dave is the winningest sprint car driver in USAC history with his record 59 wins. He also has over 250 career feature wins with 24 consecutive years of winning a national race in USAC. Steve Stroud, originally from Southern California, is a well-known, key figure in multiple Phoenix businesses related to open wheel racing. The...more
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  • administrator on Feb 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/7/2017
Tags: Dave Darland, Canyon Speedway Park, Southwest Sprint Cars
USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CARS RUMBLE

USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CARS RUMBLE...

2/7/2017
This Saturday, February 11th, the Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Cars will open their fifth season at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona. Promoted by Doug Gabbard, the first annual "Steve Stroud Memorial" will also showcase the IMCA Hobby Stocks, Modlites, and Dwarf Cars. The spectator gates will open at 5:00pm with racing scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. For more event and ticket information, visit www.canyonspeedwaypark.com or call 602.258.RACE...more
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  • administrator on Feb 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/7/2017
Tags: R.J. Johnson, USAC Southwest, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
$AVE 1/2 PRICE on TICKETS! 2017 LO

$AVE 1/2 PRICE on TICKETS! 2017 LO...

2/8/2017
LONESTAR SPEEDWAY FANS: If you thought we had the volume turned up all the way for the 2017 racing season, guess what, we're now turning it up to FOG HORN LEVEL! We've got a TON of REGULAR LoneStar FANS - and here's your reward: RIGHT NOW you can purchase either a 2017 G.A. Adult Grandstand Pass or Reserved Section pass for 1/2 PRICE of buying tickets on individual race nights! WHAT?!?! THAT JUST HAPPENED! There are 17 nights of racing included for $130 G.A. (LESS THAN...more
Darin Short
  • Darin Short on Feb 08, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/8/2017
Tags: Lone Star Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
DARLAND TO HONOR STROUD IN SATURDA

DARLAND TO HONOR STROUD IN SATURDA...

2/8/2017
Dave Darland and Aragon Racing have teamed up to compete in this Saturday's Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Car event at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona. The February 11 event, titled the "Steve Stroud Memorial," is named in honor of the popular gentleman who was a key figure in multiple Phoenix businesses related to open wheel racing. Darland, of Lincoln, Ind., and Stroud, originally from southern California, shared an extremely special bond and Aragon...more
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  • administrator on Feb 08, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/8/2017
Tags: Dave Darland, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
MVT CONFIRMED OFFICIAL CARRIER OF

MVT CONFIRMED OFFICIAL CARRIER OF...

2/9/2017
MVT Confirmed Official Carrier of POWRi Belleville, IL. (February 8, 2017) – As the 2017 season gets underway for the POWRi National Racing League with over one hundred events scheduled across the U.S., a new partnership has surfaced. Mesilla Valley Transportation announced today that MVT will be the official carrier of the POWRi National Racing League for the 2017 racing season. MVT has been an advocate for dirt track racing for many years sponsoring multiple drivers,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/9/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Ice racing at Silverstien Event Ce

Ice racing at Silverstien Event Ce...

2/8/2017
See the most exciting racing on ice at the Silverstien Event Center this Friday. Silverstein Event Center is one of Valley Speedway's business partners. If you order tickets on line use the word valley in the code and get buy one ticket get one ticket free off of regular price. If you buy them at the box office print the message and get the same deal. Minimum ticket purchase is 2 tickets.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/8/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
MAVTV Set to Air 10 POWRi Events i

MAVTV Set to Air 10 POWRi Events i...

2/13/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi Racing has secured 10 races to be aired on the MAVTV Motorsports Network in 2017. Sean Buckley of Jackslash Media will be overseeing production of the events. Notable events that will be broadcasted include the upcoming show for the POWRi/WAR Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series on Saturday, February 18th for the 360 Wildcat Winter Sprints series at Wildcat Raceway in Tucson, Arizona. MAVTV will also cover the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/13/2017
Tags: POWRi, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
A LOOK AHEAD AT THE 2017 USAC AMSO

A LOOK AHEAD AT THE 2017 USAC AMSO...

2/15/2017
The offseason provides a welcome rest. A time for rejuvenation and a chance to catch a breath after a long, arduous season journey. Yet, the dawn of a new season marks a beginning full of hopes, dreams and glory that lie ahead on this dirt road from coast-to-coast. A chance to start anew and reemerge from the doldrums of winter and focus the mind, body and soul on getting back behind the wheel of a racecar. As has been the case since 2010, the USAC AMSOIL National...more
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  • administrator on Feb 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/15/2017
Tags: Tyler Courtney, Gas City I-69 Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
2017 POWRi Membership

2017 POWRi Membership

2/17/2017
Membership forms for teams planning on competing with POWRi for all divisions in 2017 can be found under the Rules and Driver Information link located at the top of POWRi web site. You can also join on line by entering the Register Here link. You must be a POWRi member to be eligible for the year end point fund, contingencies and receive secondary medical insurance. If you are member of POWRi in any division, you will not pay a TP fee to compete in any other...more
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  • administrator on Feb 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/17/2017
Tags: POWRi, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
Northwest Wingless Tour Unveils 20

Northwest Wingless Tour Unveils 20...

2/20/2017
Northwest Wingless Tour Unveils 2017 Schedule By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ann Hill) Cottage Grove, Oregon- After a successful inaugural year in 2016 the Northwest Wingless Tour returns to racing action for their sophomore season. The 2017 campaign is ready to go with thirteen confirmed races on the schedule. Six different venues will see the NWWT in the states of Oregon and Washington. Madras Speedway will be the site of the season opener this year on May...more
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  • Ben Deatherage on Feb 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/20/2017
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, Willamette Speedway, Grays Harbor Raceway
WINDOM SET TO DEFEND USAC SILVER C

WINDOM SET TO DEFEND USAC SILVER C...

2/20/2017
Defending USAC Silver Crown champion Chris Windom will sport a new look in the 2017 season as he takes the wheel of the Kazmark Motorsports No. 92, a team that makes its return to the series after a 16-year hiatus. Windom, of Canton, Illinois, was a consistent front-runner in each and every series race on both the dirt and pavement surfaces in 2016, becoming the first driver since Jimmy Caruthers in 1975 to finish in the top-five in all the Silver Crown races in a...more
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  • administrator on Feb 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/20/2017
Tags: Chris Windom, USAC Silver Crown, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
HAMILTONS AIM TO BECOME 5TH FATHER

HAMILTONS AIM TO BECOME 5TH FATHER...

2/17/2017
A legendary name in Phoenix International Raceway lore returns to the one-mile tri-oval aiming for a feat that has only been accomplished four times as Davey Hamilton, Sr. and Davey Hamilton, Jr. look to become just the fifth father-son duo to compete against each other in a USAC Silver Crown race on Saturday, April 29 in the "Phoenix Copper Cup." At Phoenix, both Hamiltons will pilot potent team cars for the Fred Gormly/RPM Auto Enterprise team, whose cars Chris...more
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  • administrator on Feb 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/17/2017
Tags: Davey Hamilton, Phoenix International Raceway, USAC Silver Crown
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