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Ensign Closes the deal at Petaluma

Ensign Closes the deal at Petaluma...

4/18/2011
Geoff Ensign took to the Petaluma 3/8ths just one week after narrowly missing out on winning the recent Civil War 360 race he led for 27 of the 30 laps seeking redemption. He was thisclose to winning the main event, but a hooked rut ended his run to the checkers and he ended up a hard luck 2nd. In addition to the redemption on his mind, Ensign also had to show some versatility when he made it four different disciplines in four races when he took to the track at...more
Ron Lingron
  • Ron Lingron on Apr 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
ROCKSTAR/Makita No. 57 Rolls to 4t

ROCKSTAR/Makita No. 57 Rolls to 4t...

4/18/2011
Saturday night in Little Rock, AK, Shane Stewart remained one of the hottest drivers on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour as he extended his series points lead, and grabbed fourth place aboard his Paul Silva owned ROCKSTAR/Makita/A.R.T. entry. By way of his second place run on Friday night, Shane had locked the Lucas Oil Products/Cross Creek Trucking/Pro-Bilt Construction backed sprinter into the nights re-draw. After heat races had been completed, the draw put the...more
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  • Petersen Media on Apr 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Shane Stewart, Winged Sprints
Updated point standings going into

Updated point standings going into...

4/18/2011
Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series point standings after Round 2 1.Tim Kaeding- 305 2.Jason Statler- 299 3.Evan Suggs- 299 4.Jonathan Allard- 289 5.Brad Furr- 282 6.Willie Croft- 279 7.Kyle Larson- 277 8.Andy Gregg- 272 9.Tommy Tarlton- 271 10.Brent Kaeding- 270 11.Trey Starks- 248 12.Brent Bjork- 240 13.Bobby McMahan- 233 14.Billy Strange Jr. 222 15.Kenny Allen- 215 16.Danielle Simpson- 203 17.Pat Harvey- 195 18.Mark Barroso- 185 19.Sean McMahan-...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Ocean Speedway hosts Golden State

Ocean Speedway hosts Golden State...

4/18/2011
Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series Notes & Pertinent Info Ocean Speedway – Saturday April 23 What: John Prentice’s Ocean Speedway will be next up for the Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series this Saturday night April 23. The track has grown to be one the premier sprint car venues on the West Coast over the last few seasons and this weekend will be the first of four events this year for KWS at the facility. When: An earlier start time will be in...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Excited About

Tuesdays with TMAC – Excited About...

4/19/2011
Tuesdays with TMAC – Excited About Monster Series! (Bill W) April 19, 2011 – There is much anticipation surrounding this weekend, as it will mark the first time in 2011 that Terry McCarl will have a chance to compete in the VerMeer Motorsports #55 in sprint car action. Plans are to practice on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway, and then compete in the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series on Saturday at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The Monster series affiliated...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series

Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series...

4/19/2011
(Bill W) April 18, 2011 – The time has almost arrived! The opener for the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association is upon us! This Saturday, April 23, will mark the series inaugural event and there is plenty for fans to get excited about. Over 35 drivers from six states and Australia have expressed their intentions on racing the series opener at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and more are expected as the week goes...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: 34 Raceway, Winged Sprints
BUSY WEEK AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR M

BUSY WEEK AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR M...

4/18/2011
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 18, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum comes to life this week with the “Sprint Car 101: Salute to Gil Sonner” on Thursday night, the Knoxville Raceway Practice Night on Friday, and the International Reel Wheel Film Festival on Saturday. The Thursday night Sprint Car 101 program will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public, while Knoxville Raceway offers free admission to its annual Practice Night as well. The...more
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS SoCal Season Opener – Take Tw

ASCS SoCal Season Opener – Take Tw...

4/18/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 18, 2011) – The newly-formed American Sprint Car Series Southern California Region was slated to kick off its inaugural season of competition a couple of weekends ago, but Mother Nature had other ideas by nixing the April 9 card with excessive rain. Now, the ASCS Southern California Region will try it again this Saturday night atop the 3/8-mile, high-banked Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway clay oval in Hanford, CA, with racing action...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: Kings Speedway, ASCS Southern California Region, Winged Sprints
USA Raceway Ready for ASCS Southwe

USA Raceway Ready for ASCS Southwe...

4/18/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 18, 2011) – Tucson’s USA Raceway shifts back to the winged Sprint Car ranks this weekend as the Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest Region resumes action atop the 3/8-mile clay oval this Saturday night. Saturday’s card marks the second winged ASCS Southwest event of the season at USA Raceway after kicking off the 2011 campaign in tandem with the Lucas Oil ASCS National series during February’s Copper on Dirt. While Knoxville, Iowa resident...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/18/2011
Tags: ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
LASOSKI HEADS TO SALINA WITH WORLD

LASOSKI HEADS TO SALINA WITH WORLD...

4/19/2011
Inside Line Promotions – HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. (April 18) – It was a long way to haul to not even unload the trailer. And for Danny Lasoski, who’s running his team out of pocket this year, the miles added up quickly when his trip to race with the World of Outlaws in Paducah, Ken., and Pevely, Mo., were rained out last weekend. Approximately 400 miles – each way – to be exact. “It’s really frustrating,” he said. “We have a lot of expenses, with the diesel cost, hotel and...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Winged Sprints
BRUCE JR. OVERCOMES ROUGH WEEKEND

BRUCE JR. OVERCOMES ROUGH WEEKEND...

4/19/2011
Inside Line Promotions – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 19) – Let’s make this clear … Tony Bruce Jr. isn’t looking for good luck. He’s just hoping not to have so much bad luck. The Tulsa, Okla., resident overcame another challenging weekend with the ASCS National Tour, capping the event with a ninth-place finish on Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. “To be honest, we just need some things to go our way and we’ll start reeling off wins,” he said. “It’s more or...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Tony Bruce, ASCS National, Winged Sprints
J&J RACERS SCORE WINS AROUND THE G

J&J RACERS SCORE WINS AROUND THE G...

4/19/2011
McKENZIE, TN (April 19) - A number of J&J Auto Racing teams were victorious this past weekend in dirt track action both in the United States and Australia. Steve Rando, Terry Gray, and Ray Allen Kulhanek were winners in the United States, while Liam Dowling and Dylan Buswell won feature events in western Australia and Ben Atkinson earned the track championship in Sydney. ATTICA RACEWAY PARK Steve Rando earned his second career victory at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park on...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
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Watsonville KWS Fan Fest Info for

Watsonville KWS Fan Fest Info for...

4/19/2011
Event: Watsonville King of the West FanFest April 22nd Location: Chevrolet of Watsonville 490 Auto Center Drive Watsonville, CA 95607 Front center of dealership adjacent to Auto Center Dr Event Times: Event: 4:00-7:30 pm Activities: Show cars and displays, including Andy Gregg's 7-Industries sponsored No. 53 Driver autographs Sprint Car simulators KPIG remote with music and giveaways Free hot dogs for fans KWS info booth/display Chevy cars on display Special fan test...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
PIEROVICH AND HUNT LEAD USAC TO SH

PIEROVICH AND HUNT LEAD USAC TO SH...

4/19/2011
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (April 19, 2011) – With one pavement race and one dirt race in the books, the USAC Western Classic Racing Series will head to Shasta Raceway Park for the “Jimmy Sills Classic” with Scott Pierovich leading the points standings. The 23 year-old Alamo, California driver finished eighth out of a 29 car field on the dirt at Chico in March, and had a wild back-and-forth duel with Tony Hunt at Madera before a mechanical problem relegated him to finish...more
Steven Blakesley
  • Steven Blakesley on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Scott Pierovich, Tony Hunt, Shasta Raceway Park
King of the West Tonight features

King of the West Tonight features...

4/19/2011
King of the West Tonight returns tomorrow evening at 7pm pacific time on http://www.kwssprints.com/webcast We will be recapping last Saturday’s event at the Thunderbowl Raceway and previewing this coming weekend’s race at the Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, as well as our first Fan Fest event that will be taking place on Friday at Chevrolet of Watsonville. Current Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series point leader Tim Kaeding of San Jose is also scheduled to...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Third point race offers bang for y

Third point race offers bang for y...

4/19/2011
[i Nor Cal Dwarf Cars return to Placerville with Sprint Cars, Limited Late Models and Pure Stocks] [i by Bill Sullivan] [b PLACERVILLE, CA (4-22-11)] – The 2011 Fast and Furious Dirt Track Racing Season continues at Handy Racing Promotions' Placerville Speedway in grand fashion this Saturday night with an exciting four division program on the high banked bullring. This Saturday night, Winged 360 Sprint Cars return to the quarter mile clay oval at the El Dorado County...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Apr 19, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/19/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
A First Time Visit: Kraig Kinser G

A First Time Visit: Kraig Kinser G...

4/20/2011
By Parsons Motorsports PR Granger, IA—April 20, 2011—The World of Outlaws have visited around 200 tracks over the last 33-plus seasons in 39 different states, including stops at five tracks in the state of Oklahoma, but one track the series has never competed at is Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma. That will all change on Saturday, April 23 as the series will take to the high-banked 3/8-mile for the first time ever with a full night of racing on tap. For...more
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  • administrator on Apr 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/20/2011
Tags: Kraig Kinser, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – No Spare!

Wednesdays with Wayne – No Spare!

4/20/2011
(Bill W) April 20, 2011 – Wayne Johnson and the BDS Motorsports #38 team towed to Little Rock with high expectations. Taking a fast car to a place where you have won multiple times and consistently finish up front will do that. However, a motor failure turned a two-day Lucas Oil ASCS National Series event into a half of a night for the Knoxville, Iowa driver turned spectator on Saturday. With a spare motor still on the way, they were forced to watch the finale. The...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Apr 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/20/2011
Tags: Wayne Johnson, I-30 Speedway, ASCS National
Hafertepe Jr. Pounces on Opportuni

Hafertepe Jr. Pounces on Opportuni...

4/20/2011
Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good however it’s even better to be lucky AND good as was this case this past weekend for Sam Hafertepe Jr. and The Plumbfast Racing Team as they travelled to I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas to take on The Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. The team caught a big break Friday night and then charged from 13th to 4th in the feature event before running up front most of the night Saturday and fading to 6th. Friday night saw Sam...more
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  • administrator on Apr 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/20/2011
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Bret Ervin Racing to be Featured i

Bret Ervin Racing to be Featured i...

4/20/2011
On Friday April 22, Bret Ervin Racing and driver, Andy Gregg, will be one of the cars featured in the first King of the West FanFest of 2011 at Chevrolet of Watsonville in Watsonville, CA. “I’m excited for this first FanFest on Friday,” said Gregg. “Like the autograph signing last week, this is also a great event to allow fans to see their favorite drivers before the race and hopefully make it so they get home at a decent hour on Saturday.” This debut event will...more
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  • Petersen Media on Apr 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/20/2011
Tags: Andy Gregg, Winged Sprints
Dollansky to Guest Star Thursday o

Dollansky to Guest Star Thursday o...

4/20/2011
Sprint car fans in Oklahoma have had April 23rd circled on their calendar since mid-December when the 2011 schedule was released and after much waiting and anticipation, the time has finally come for dirt to fly at the Salina Highbanks Speedway for Craig Dollansky and the rest of the World of Outlaws. While the track is re-opened this year for the first time since 2006, it also marks the inaugural visit for the Outlaws at the 3/8-mile and their only visit to 'The...more
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  • Craig Dollansky Racing on Apr 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/20/2011
Tags: Craig Dollansky, Salina Highbanks Speedway, World of Outlaws
Kaeding leads Golden State King of

Kaeding leads Golden State King of...

4/21/2011
Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series race to Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Saturday/ Note earlier start time By Gary Thomas Watsonville, CA – April 20, 2011…Fresh off his victory last weekend San Jose, California’s Tim Kaeding will lead the Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series into his home track at Ocean Speedway this Saturday night April 23. Please note an earlier start time will be in place on Saturday with the pit gate open at noon, front...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 21, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/21/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
7 Industries Sprint Car Sails into

7 Industries Sprint Car Sails into...

4/21/2011
Please Note Early Start Time Saturday night, Andy Gregg will lead his Bret Ervin Racing/7 Industries/Eagle No.53 car to Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA for round number three of the 2011 Golden State King of the West Series. Last week, the Bret Ervin Racing team raced to a 14th place finish in the feature after fighting there way from mid-pack in the ‘B’, and starting deep in the A-main line up. “Qualifying really set us back last week, but the beautiful thing about...more
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  • Petersen Media on Apr 21, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/21/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Knoxville Raceway Practice Night P

Knoxville Raceway Practice Night P...

4/23/2011
(April 16, 2011- 8:27AM)- Knoxville, IA Mother Nature has once again put a hault to the start of our 2011 Racing Season. Rain has foreced Knoxville Raceway to postpone practice night. It will be ran the day before opening night at April 29, 2011. Practice will start at 7:00PM. Stay tuned for updates and information at www.jamieball.com.
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  • administrator on Apr 22, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/23/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
King of the West Results from Ocea

King of the West Results from Ocea...

4/24/2011
Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series Results - Ocean Speedway Saturday April 23 28 cars Fast time: Jason Statler 11.582 Heat 1: Andy Gregg, Kurt Nelson, Brad Furr, Billy Strange Jr., James Bondurant, Eli Deshaies, Jason Statler Heat 2: Tim Kaeding, Justin Sanders, Bobby McMahan, Rico Abreu, Nick Rescino Jr., Pat Harvey, Kenny Allen Heat 3: Willie Croft, Peter Murphy, Jonathan Allard, Evan Suggs, Jerry Bonnema, Dan Simpson, Nick Ringo Jr. Heat 4: Brent...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 24, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/24/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Tim Kaeding holds off Justin Sande

Tim Kaeding holds off Justin Sande...

4/24/2011
Tim Kaeding blazes to 50th career Golden State 410 victory with King of the West Sprints on Saturday night at Ocean Speedway By Gary Thomas Watsonville, CA – April 23, 2011…Milestone victories only come around every so often and on Saturday night San Jose, California’s Tim Kaeding accomplished a special one at the Ocean Speedway with the Golden State King of the West Sprints. The man simply known as “TK” made an early pass of father Brent Kaeding and then held off a...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 24, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/24/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Lasoski Takes Inaugural Monster En

Lasoski Takes Inaugural Monster En...

4/25/2011
(Bill W) April 23, 2011 – Danny Lasoski put his name in the record books when he took home the first Monster Energy™ Sprint Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association feature in history Saturday night at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The native of Dover, Missouri topped 39 sprinters on a lightning fast racetrack that produced thrill after thrill, taking home the winner’s share of $2,500! Lasoski led the 30-lap main event early on, while Craig...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Danny Lasoski, 34 Raceway, Winged Sprints
COX HEADS TO KNOXVILLE WITH MOMENT

COX HEADS TO KNOXVILLE WITH MOMENT...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. (April 25) – Knoxville Raceway is a challenge Justyn Cox is more than ready to attempt. After competing at the famed ½-mile oval in Knoxville, Iowa, four times last season – garnering three top-15 finishes – Cox is in a different car owned by a Knoxville regular. The 16-year-old from Clarksburg, Calif., is driving for Brian Brown – the defending 410 Knoxville Raceway champion. “Brian has proven that he knows how to get around...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
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FORLER READY TO TACKLE KNOXVILLE F

FORLER READY TO TACKLE KNOXVILLE F...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 25) – Knoxville Raceway is big, fast and renowned in the sprint car community as a measuring stick for up-and-coming drivers. Logan Forler finally gets his shot on Saturday at the ½-mile oval in Knoxville, Iowa. “It’s a tough place to learn, but I think with a little bit of time, we’ll be pretty good there,” he said. The bigger the track, the better Forler seems to perform. In his only two other races this season on a...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Logan Forler, Winged Sprints
LASOSKI’S MOWA TRIUMPH AT 34 RACEW

LASOSKI’S MOWA TRIUMPH AT 34 RACEW...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 25) – Danny Lasoski survived the weather, the ruts and the 38 other competitors. The patient veteran outlasted the field to claim the Midwest Open Wheel Association’s inaugural feature on Saturday at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa. Despite a solid sprinkle that forced three rain delays and kept everything muddy, Lasoski stayed up front from qualifying on. And that proved valuable as ruts developed quickly on the heavy...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
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STARKS EARNS BEST-EVER FINISH WITH

STARKS EARNS BEST-EVER FINISH WITH...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – HANFORD, Calif. (April 25) – He was forced to coast to the pits and gingerly pull up to his trailer. But that didn’t matter to Trey Starks after he recorded his first career podium finish on Saturday at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., at the inaugural ASCS Southern California Region event. The 15-year-old from Puyallup, Wash., lost his brakes midway through the feature, but managed to earn a second-place finish – his best...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Trey Starks, ASCS Southern California Region, Winged Sprints
HALEY AND MIRANDA ARNOLD SET FOR L

HALEY AND MIRANDA ARNOLD SET FOR L...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – SEDALIA, Mo. (April 25) – Lake Ozark Speedway is back and no one is more excited than Haley and Miranda Arnold. The sprint car sisters from Sedalia, Mo., will be at the 1/3rd-mile oval for its season opener this Saturday. “We are very, very excited to go back and race that track,” Haley said. “I’m a pretty big fan of that track. It’s fun to race at and it’s a great facility.” The speedway has a special place for Haley, who claimed her first 360...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
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Haley and Miranda Arnold Motorspor

Haley and Miranda Arnold Motorspor...

4/25/2011
Inside Line Promotions – SEDALIA, Mo. (April 22) – Haley and Miranda Arnold Motorsports and Mid-Mo Auto Sales have set up a fund for decorated photographer John Lee, who is still in a Kansas City hospital recovering from a severe foot injury he sustained last weekend. Lee, who owns High Fly’N Photos, had his foot caught between a wall and a race car during hot laps at Central Missouri Speedway in Warrensburg, Mo., on Saturday April 16. He will hopefully be released...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
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Herrera Eggcelent in ASCS Southwes

Herrera Eggcelent in ASCS Southwes...

4/25/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (April 23, 2011) – Johnny Herrera notched another Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest feature win by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s Third Annual Winged Sprint Eggstravaganza atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. The Lucas Oil Sprint Car National title contender advanced from the sixth starting position to take the lead away from Calvin Landis after 15 laps en route to capturing his 22nd career ASCS Regional win in the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Johnny Herrera, ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
Tarlton is Tops in Inaugural ASCS

Tarlton is Tops in Inaugural ASCS...

4/25/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, HANFORD, Cal. (April 23, 2011) – Fresno’s Tommy Tarlton made his ASCS presence known when he rallied from 22nd to claim third in the Lucas Oil ASCS National debut at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in February. So, when the ASCS Southern California Region contested its inaugural event on Saturday night atop the 3/8-mile Kings clay oval, it seemed only fitting that Tarlton tally the win in the 25-lapper. While Tarlton gridded the feature field outside...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Kings Speedway, ASCS Southern California Region, Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Jr. & Factory Pancho’s P

Hafertepe Jr. & Factory Pancho’s P...

4/25/2011
Following a disappointing rainout at The Salina Highbanks with The World of Outlaws Sam Hafertepe Jr. is now preparing to take on the best that The All Star Circuit of Champions and “The Pennsylvania Posse” have to offer. The upcoming weekend will see Sam once again pilot The Pancho’s Racing Products #93 for Pancho and Tab Lawler as The All Stars invade Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway. “I’m really excited to get back to running this car,” said Sam....more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
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Updated King of the West point sta

Updated King of the West point sta...

4/25/2011
Top-25 in Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series Point Standings after Round 3 Pos. Driver. Points Tim Kaeding- 468 Jonathan Allard- 443 Evan Suggs- 437 Jason Statler- 422 Andy Gregg- 419 Brent Kaeding- 419 Willie Croft- 404 Brad Furr- 402 Brent Bjork- 387 Bobby McMahan- 374 Billy Strange Jr. - 354 Kenny Allen- 341 Danielle Simpson- 333 Mark Barroso- 311 Kyle Larson- 277 Tommy Tarlton- 271 Pat Harvey- 270 Trey Starks- 248 Peter Murphy- 245 Nick Rescino Jr. –...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst – Putting the Crowd o

Kaley Gharst – Putting the Crowd o...

4/25/2011
(Bill W) April 25, 2011 – A night to forget turned into a night to remember for sprint car driver Kaley Gharst and the fans at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Saturday night. Two rain delays were more than worth it when they witnessed the 22 year old driver from Decatur, Illinois live up to his nickname “Showtime”, by driving from 18th to 2nd in the series’ opener for the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series. Thirty-nine cars made up a strong field of sprinters. ...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2011
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Gregg Grabs Fifth

Gregg Grabs Fifth

4/25/2011
Gregg Grabs Fifth Saturday night in Watsonville, CA, Andy Gregg turned in his strongest performance of the young Golden State King of the West Series season as he finished fifth aboard his Bret Ervin Racing/7 Industries/Eagle No.53. To kick off the night, Gregg timed in his Wheel Vintiques/Ervin Sales Group/College Cyclery entry in with the 13th quickest lap of night, giving him the pole for heat race number one. In his heat Gregg withstood two red flags, and two...more
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  • Petersen Media on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
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Marysville Raceway Park at a glanc

Marysville Raceway Park at a glanc...

4/25/2011
Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series Notes & Pertinent Info Marysville Raceway Park – Saturday April 30 What: The Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series continues its 2011 season this Saturday night at Paul & Kathy Hawes’ Marysville Raceway Park. It will be just the second 410 sprint car event held at the track since 1999 after the Golden State Series returned to the facility last season. When: The pit gate opens at 3pm on Saturday, the front gate...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Golden State King of the West Sprints, Winged Sprints
Big thrills on the hill; Placervil

Big thrills on the hill; Placervil...

4/25/2011
[i Media Release from Handy Racing Promotions] PLACERVILLE, CA - It's undoubtedly one of the most thrilling racing campaigns in the region and it is finally set to put the fans on the edge of their seats at Northern California's most exciting dirt track. War has been declared in El Dorado County and the battle field is the quarter-mile bullring known as Placerville Speedway this Saturday, April 30th. The 2011 Red Hawk Casino-Hoosier Racing Tires Fast and Furious Dirt...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/25/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Ready for Kno

Tuesdays with TMAC – Ready for Kno...

4/26/2011
Tuesdays with TMAC – Ready for Knoxville! (Bill W) April 26, 2011 – It wasn’t the debut that Terry McCarl or the VerMeer Motorsports #55 envisioned, but they loaded it back in the trailer in one piece last Saturday night at the 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa. For some teams, an eighth place finish in a strong 39-car field would be sufficient, but both the driver and the rest of the team have high expectations as they head into Knoxville’s opener this...more
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  • administrator on Apr 26, 2011
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ASCS Canyon Region Set for Canyon

ASCS Canyon Region Set for Canyon...

4/26/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – The wingless wonders of the Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region are set for two full nights of racing action this weekend as they take to the 3/8-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval for the inaugural Canyon Clash presented by Ellis Racing. The Clash gets under way on Friday night with a full card of heats and feature action, then concludes with another full, separate card of heats and feature events on Saturday night. The...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: ASCS Canyon Regional, Winged Sprints
ASCS Gulf South Gears Up for Battl

ASCS Gulf South Gears Up for Battl...

4/26/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – The 2011 Smiley’s Racing Products ASCS Gulf South championship points chase continues this weekend as the series takes to the high-banked, 3/8-mile Battleground Speedway clay oval in Highlands, TX, on Saturday night. Saturday’s card marks the first Gulf South stop of the season at Battleground after the event scheduled for March 5 was rained out. A handful of events into the tenth year of ASCS Gulf South action, five...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS Lone Star Regional Roundup at

ASCS Lone Star Regional Roundup at...

4/26/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – Couple a series noted for its variety of different winners with a track that routinely offers up an assortment of victory lane visitors, and you’re certain to have a wild night of racing. That’s exactly what is in store for this Saturday night as The Oil Medics ASCS Lone Star Region takes to the lightning-fast, high-banked, ¼-mile Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, TX, fort the first time in 2011. Saturday’s card marks round...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: Cowtown Speedway, ASCS Lone Star Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS SoCal Region Ready for Thunde

ASCS SoCal Region Ready for Thunde...

4/26/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – Tommy Tarlton etched his name into the record books as the winner of the inaugural ASCS Southern California feature event this past Saturday night at Hanford’s Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway. The Fresno racer won’t have time to rest on his laurels though, as the ASCS Southern California winged forces take to Tulare’s high-banked, 1/3-mile Thunderbowl Raceway clay oval this Saturday night. Saturday’s tilt marks the second...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: ASCS Southern California Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS Sprints on Dirt Fire Off Satu

ASCS Sprints on Dirt Fire Off Satu...

4/26/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP kicks off its 32nd year of competition on some familiar turf with Saturday night’s season opening event atop the semi-banked, 3/8-mile Crystal Motor Speedway clay oval in Crystal, MI. The site of the first SOD event in 1980, Crystal Motor Speedway hosts the ASCS Sprints on Dirt for the 109th time this Saturday night. Dustin Daggett has been an unstoppable force in...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: ASCS Sprints on Dirt, Winged Sprints
TANKERSLEY READY FOR BATTLEGROUND

TANKERSLEY READY FOR BATTLEGROUND...

4/26/2011
Inside Line Promotions – HIGHLANDS, Texas (April 25) – Fingers crossed. At this stage, that’s about all Channin Tankersley can do when he rolls onto the track. The 20-year-old from Highlands, Texas, spent last week rebuilding his sprint car and on Saturday night did some testing at his hometown track of Battleground Speedway in Highlands. “Ready to rock and roll now,” he said. “Finishing and not tearing anything up is really our main goal right now.” Tankersley, who...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: Channin Tankersley, Battleground Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region
WHEATLEY RECORDS FIRST TOP 10 OF S

WHEATLEY RECORDS FIRST TOP 10 OF S...

4/26/2011
Inside Line Promotions – ALGER, Wash. (April 25) – Austen Wheatley’s most promising night of the season came to an end against the wall in turn one on Saturday. The 18-year-old from Lake Stevens, Wash., was running in the top five of his 410 feature at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., when he smacked the wall on the fifth lap. “I entered a little too high and stuck it in the fence,” Wheatley said. “The car was really good. I think we were one of the fastest ones. I...more
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  • administrator on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: Austen Wheatley, Skagit Speedway, Winged Sprints
ROCK ‘N ROLL 50 LESS THAN TWO WEEK

ROCK ‘N ROLL 50 LESS THAN TWO WEEK...

4/26/2011
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (April 25) – One of the most exciting sprint car races is less than two weeks away. The 3rd annual Sprintsource.com Rock ‘N Roll 50 – the only 50-lap race on the ASCS National Tour this season – is May 7 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. A car show, featuring the TBJ Promotions’ sprint car team and others, will kick off the festivities on the Thursday night before – May 5. The event is in a parking lot on...more
administrator
  • administrator on Apr 26, 2011
  • Article Date: 4/26/2011
Tags: Riverside International Speedway, ASCS National, Winged Sprints
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