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Ziehl Takes ASCS Southwest Honors

Ziehl Takes ASCS Southwest Honors...

10/22/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 21, 2011) – Rick Ziehl landed another Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest feature win on Friday night as Canyon Speedway Park kicked off its Second Annual Canyon Southwest Championships. Closing in on a fourth consecutive ASCS Southwest championship, Ziehl captured his sixth series win of the year from the front row aboard the Wesmar-powered Lucas Oil No. 20z Maxim. Ziehl took the checkered flag ahead of ninth-starter Kyle McCutcheon,...more
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  • Admin Account on Oct 22, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/22/2011
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Ziehl Takes ASCS Southwest Honors

Ziehl Takes ASCS Southwest Honors...

10/23/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 21, 2011) – Rick Ziehl landed another Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest feature win on Friday night as Canyon Speedway Park kicked off its Second Annual Canyon Southwest Championships. Closing in on a fourth consecutive ASCS Southwest championship, Ziehl captured his sixth series win of the year from the front row aboard the Wesmar-powered Lucas Oil No. 20z Maxim. Ziehl took the checkered flag ahead of ninth-starter Kyle McCutcheon,...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 23, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/23/2011
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Wayne Johnson Takes Lucas Oil ASCS

Wayne Johnson Takes Lucas Oil ASCS...

10/23/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, MESQUITE, Texas (October 21, 2011) – It didn’t take long for Wayne Johnson to park his newly-formed No. 77x team in Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National victory lane, as he topped Friday night’s 38th Annual Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals preliminary feature atop the storied ½-mile Devil’s Bowl Speedway clay oval. In just his third weekend of National competition with the new team, the Oklahoma City native took the lead away from Spring...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 23, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/23/2011
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R.J. Johnson Enjoys ASCS Canyon Wi

R.J. Johnson Enjoys ASCS Canyon Wi...

10/23/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (October 22, 2011) – R.J. Johnson finished off Canyon Speedway Park’s Second Annual Canyon Southwest Championships by besting Saturday night’s 35-car Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region field atop the 3/8-mile clay oval. Johnson snared his fourth wingless ASCS Canyon Region win of the year after starting from the pole position in Bobby Martin’s Proflyer-powered Weiler Farms No. 51 Maxim. Johnson took his 12th career Canyon Region win in front...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 23, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/23/2011
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Lasoski Strikes Lucas Oil ASCS Gol

Lasoski Strikes Lucas Oil ASCS Gol...

10/23/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, MESQUITE, Texas (October 22, 2011) – Danny Lasoski added his name to the prestigious list of Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals champions by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s 38th Annual edition of the event atop the ½-mile Devil’s Bowl Speedway. “The Dude” slipped past Sam Hafertepe, Jr., just past the midway point en route to snaring the $10,000 winner’s share in the 30-lapper as he collected his first Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 23, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/23/2011
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Short Track Nationals Entries Reve

Short Track Nationals Entries Reve...

10/23/2011
STN Entries Revealed at 78 and Counting! Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (October 19, 2011) – The anxiety sets in each October. Like kids sleeping restlessly on Christmas Eve, the anticipation builds for race fans as they wait and wonder just what names may appear on the entry list for I-30 Speedway’s annual Short Track Nationals in Little Rock, AR. The wait is over. With the 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires just one week away, the...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 23, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/23/2011
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Tarlton places 10th at Trophy Cup

Tarlton places 10th at Trophy Cup

10/24/2011
Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 24) – Tommy Tarlton was behind before he even started. “We drew a 71, so we were like the 60th car out for qualifying,” he said. “So the track wasn’t nearly as good as it was early.” It was all uphill from that point for the Easton, Calif., veteran at last weekend’s 18th annual Trophy Cup at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. In the prestigious event where every position determines points for the 70 competitors, Tarlton...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Oct 24, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/24/2011
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Dover finishes 7th at Devil's Bowl

Dover finishes 7th at Devil's Bowl...

10/24/2011
Inside Line Promotions – MESQUITE, Texas (Oct. 24) – Jack Dover summarized his weekend as good. Not great and not bad, simply good. “For the way the track was both nights, it was a good weekend,” the 21-year-old Springfield, Neb., native said. “We didn’t wreck anything and we were consistent.” The defending Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals champion entered the 38th annual Winter Nationals last weekend at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, with much anticipation....more
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  • Shawn Miller on Oct 24, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/24/2011
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Tuesdays with TMAC – With the Berr

Tuesdays with TMAC – With the Berr...

10/25/2011
Tuesdays with TMAC – With the Berryhill’s at the Bowl! (Bill W) October 25, 2011 – Terry McCarl ran last weekend in the Berryhill #97 at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway near Mesquite, Texas. An eighth place finish in the finale was the weekend’s best in a huge field sanctioned by the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series. The Altoona, Iowa driver is mulling over his next racing venture. TMAC drove for Berryhill, who suffered an injury earlier in the year at Devil’s Bowl. “Aaron...more
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Reutzel Gets Career High Finish of

Reutzel Gets Career High Finish of...

7/30/2011
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — It had been more than 20 years since a premier National touring Sprint Car series had taken to Placerville Speedway at California’s El Dorado County Fairgrounds. That changed when the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series took to the high-banked quarter-mile clay oval on Friday night, and the fans didn’t leave disappointed as Wayne Johnson raced to his first ASCS National win of the year aboard Bryan Sundby’s Parker-powered No....more
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Aaron Reutzel rules ASCS Gulf Sout

Aaron Reutzel rules ASCS Gulf Sout...

4/2/2011
Leading Brodix Rookie of the Year contender Aaron Reutzel took full advantage of an idle weekend for the Lucas Oil ASCS National series by racing to victory lane in Friday night’s 30-lap Smiley’s Racing Products ASCS Gulf South Region main event at Heart O’ Texas Speedway. The 20-year-old from Clute, TX, made a late-race move around Brandon Berryman for the lead to claim his second career ASCS Gulf South triumph aboard Kenny Reutzel’s Simpson Race Products No. 87...more
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Brian Brown – Short Track National

Brian Brown – Short Track National...

10/24/2011
(Bill W) October 24, 2011 – This weekend, Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team are seeking a win at the Short Track Nationals at the I-30 Speedway near Little Rock, Arkansas. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver has finished second and third in the past at the prestigious event, and hopes to be atop the podium this Saturday night. Last weekend found the team running Devil’s Bowl Speedway near Mesquite, Texas with the Lucal Oil ASCS National Series. In Friday’s prelim, a...more
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STM Heads to Little Rock!

STM Heads to Little Rock!

10/25/2011
The Scott Thiel Motorsports #64 Sprint Car team headed down to Little Rock, Ar for the 24th Annual Short Track Nationals. The team made a stop Monday at Gaerte Engines and from there headed down to the track. Wednesday night will be a Test'n Tune session. Thursday night will be Scotty's qualifying night and depending on how well things go, it will place him in some main for Saturday nights final event. Keep up to date at www.scottythiel.com, as well as the Scotty Thiel...more
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Trophy Parts: Top-Three Trophy Cup

Trophy Parts: Top-Three Trophy Cup...

10/26/2011
There are all types of trophies from trophy wives to hunting trophies, but this weekend the only trophy that mattered was the 18th running of the Trophy Cup. When the race had been settled, the top-three finishers were running fasteners from Astro Titanium showing the strength durability of their parts. As a result, Astro Titanium would like to congratulate Kyle Larson, Jac Haudenschild, and Roger Crockett on their accomplishments this weekend. After winning the B-main...more
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Wednesdays with Wayne – Win at Dev

Wednesdays with Wayne – Win at Dev...

10/26/2011
(Bill W) October 26, 2011 – Wayne Johnson picked up season win #8, and his 31st career ASCS National win last Friday night at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas. The Knoxville, Iowa driver is no stranger to Victory Lane at the famous ½-mile banked oval. This weekend he seeks a second Short Track Nationals title at the ¼-mile I-30 Speedway near Little Rock, Arkansas. A wet track greeted Wayne and the other 54 competitors on Friday night. “It was real...more
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Short Track Nationals Opener Inter

Short Track Nationals Opener Inter...

10/28/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 27, 2011) – Mother Nature wreaked havoc with the opening night of I-30 Speedway’s 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires, ultimately bringing a halt to the proceedings after the second of five qualifying races. The balance of Thursday night’s Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters STN qualifier will be completed prior to Friday’s event, with hot laps at 6:00 p.m. followed immediately by the...more
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Bacon Sizzles in Short Track Natio

Bacon Sizzles in Short Track Natio...

10/30/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 28, 2011) – Brady Bacon picked an ideal time to win his first Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National feature of the year by topping I-30 Speedway’s 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires opening feature event. After the STN lidlifter was interrupted by rain midway through the program on Thursday night, action resumed on Friday with the 21-year-old from Broken Arrow, OK, ultimately...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 30, 2011
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Lasoski Tops Friday Feature at Sho

Lasoski Tops Friday Feature at Sho...

10/30/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 28, 2011) – Fresh off a Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals triumph the previous weekend, Danny Lasoski battled past Jason Sides to win Friday night’s 25-lap preliminary feature at I-30 Speedway’s 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires. After battling side-by-side for several circuits, Lasoski surged ahead and drove Mark Burch’s Engler Machine No. 1m Wolfweld to Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 30, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/30/2011
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Swindell Banks $15K in 24th Annual

Swindell Banks $15K in 24th Annual...

10/30/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 29, 2011) – It had been more than 20 years since his first dose of STN glory, but Sammy Swindell finally became the event’s fourth multi-time champion by taking the $15,000 winner’s share in Saturday night’s 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires 40-lap championship finale atop the high-banked, ¼-mile I-30 Speedway clay oval. After starting fourth, Swindell battled past early leader Shane...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 30, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/30/2011
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Tarlton ends season with 9 wins, 3

Tarlton ends season with 9 wins, 3...

10/30/2011
Inside Line Promotions – EASTON, Calif. (Oct. 30) – Tommy Tarlton knew he was going to have a good season on Jan. 1. That’s when he became the first sprint car feature winner of 2011 in the world with a victory in Baypark, New Zealand. After wrapping up the runner-up position in the New Zealand Sprint Car Championships a couple weeks later, Tarlton headed home for a prolific season in the United States. The Easton, Calif., native picked up nine victories in 41 races,...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/30/2011
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NEW BOOKS ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAY

NEW BOOKS ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAY...

10/31/2011
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 31, 2011) - The bookshelves are full at the museum store at the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame as many new racing publications have arrived in time for the 2011 holiday season. Amongst the new titles in stock are “George Benson: The Racing Years” by George Benson, “Echoes of Valley Thunder: Debo Park Motor Speedway” by Rick Yocum, “Manzanita Speedway: The Final Chapter” by William ‘Windy’ McDonald, “Racers at Rest: 2012 Revised...more
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Dover shocked at Short Track Natio

Dover shocked at Short Track Natio...

10/31/2011
Inside Line Promotions – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 31) – Shocks. That was the simple answer to Jack Dover’s unusual lack of success last weekend at the 24th annual Short Track Nationals – an ASCS National Tour event at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. “They were all the wrong length,” he said. “I ran three different shocks on each corner. You just can’t do that in a sprint car. That’s why I was kind of off on my qualifying night.” Driving for Casey Minks and Robert...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2011
  • Article Date: 10/31/2011
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Scotty Thiel's Short Track Nationa

Scotty Thiel's Short Track Nationa...

11/2/2011
Scotty Thiel and the Scott Thiel Motorsports #64 Sprint Car made their debut at the 24th Annual Short Track Nationals in Little Rock, Arkansas last weekend. 100 sprint car were in attendence over the course of the weekend. Scotty drew a 14 pill for his Thursday night qualifying day which set him to start on the pole of the 5th Heat race event. Thiel spun his tires at the start and dropped back to the second position. He was all over the leaders tail and tried to...more
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Brady Bacon – Super at Short Track

Brady Bacon – Super at Short Track...

11/1/2011
(Bill W) November 1, 2011 – Brady Bacon was on his game last weekend at the Short Track Nationals recording a preliminary feature win and a second place finish in Saturday’s finale. This weekend, he hops in the legendary Hoffman #69 to tackle the Perris Oval Nationals at the Perris Auto Speedway in California. It will mark his first trip to Perris in three years. With rain threatening, the I-30 Speedway kicked off its Short Track Nationals near Little Rock, Arkansas...more
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Kaley Gharst – Big Win at ELKO Fal

Kaley Gharst – Big Win at ELKO Fal...

10/31/2011
(Bill W) October 31, 2011 – The weekend of October 15, Kaley Gharst picked up a win at the ELKO Fall Dirt Nationals held at the ELKO Speedway in New Market, Minnesota. The Decatur, Illinois driver paired with owner Jeremy Scadden’s #6 team to win the prelim, and come a lap away from sweeping the weekend in the finale. It was Kaley’s first career win with the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series (UMSS). It was Kaley’s first trip to the facility that was covered in dirt for...more
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Kraig Kinser Finishes Ninth in Fin

Kraig Kinser Finishes Ninth in Fin...

11/6/2011
Granger, IA—Nov. 6, 2011— One of the strongest fields of the season greeted Kraig Kinser and the Casey’s General Stores team in the Fifth Annual Lowes Food World Finals presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Natures Own at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway this past weekend, and the third generation wrapped up the year with a solid ninth-place finish, with all the action airing live on SPEED. The blockbuster three-day event began on Thursday, Nov. 3 with two...more
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Kinser Defends Lucas Oil ASCS Las

Kinser Defends Lucas Oil ASCS Las...

11/7/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (November 7, 2011) – Steve Kinser made the most of his Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters debut by outdueling Jason Johnson atop the 5/16-mile Southern New Mexico Speedway clay oval last November. This weekend, “The King” defends his triumph at the Las Cruces, NM, track as the Lucas Oil ASCS makes it’s only New Mexico appearance of 2011 with two full nights of action on Friday and Saturday. This weekend’s Southern New Mexico Speedway...more
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Dover set to defend ASCS win in Ne

Dover set to defend ASCS win in Ne...

11/7/2011
Inside Line Promotions – SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Nov. 7) – It was arguably one of the most successful weekends in his career. Jack Dover outran NASCAR star Tony Stewart, the “King” of sprint cars – Steve Kinser – and a slew of the top drivers in the country to record a victory in the first ASCS National Tour event in the state of New Mexico in 13 seasons. He followed it up by running third the ensuing night to cap the weekend last November at Southern New Mexico Speedway in...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 08, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/7/2011
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Brian Brown - Las Cruces Bound!

Brian Brown - Las Cruces Bound!

11/8/2011
(Bill W) November 8, 2011 – Following a first appearance at the World Finals at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Brian Brown and the FVP #21 racing team take their show to the Southwest. Friday and Saturday, the Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces hosts the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series. Last Thursday, qualifying was halted in Charlotte after the first session of time trials was followed by rain. “We drew a good number, and having never been there before, we were a...more
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Jason Meyers Rockets to Second Wor

Jason Meyers Rockets to Second Wor...

11/9/2011
In racing, the pursuit of speed is always the main focus. This year Jason Meyers was without a doubt the fastest driver with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. He drove to his second straight championship in dominating fashion, becoming just the fourth driver in series history to win consecutive titles. Astro Titanium would like to congratulate the entire Elite Racing team on winning the championship two years in-a-row with Astro Titanium components on the No. 14...more
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Knoxville Raceway Banquet This Sat

Knoxville Raceway Banquet This Sat...

11/13/2011
Knoxville Raceway Banquet This Saturday Sunday November 13, 2011. The Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner will be this Saturday, November 19 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Registration Forms for the Banquet can be found in the "Entry Forms" section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com. You can also call 641 842-5431 to order your banquet tickets. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. will be followed by Awards at 8:00 p.m. and Entertainment afterwards. Stay...more
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Covington Captures Lucas Oil ASCS

Covington Captures Lucas Oil ASCS...

11/14/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 12, 2011) – For the second year in a row, a number 11 Sprint Car reached Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National victory lane on the second night of action at Southern New Mexico Speedway. It wasn’t Steve Kinser this time though, as 22-year-old Glenpool, OK, shoe Matt Covington wired the field in Saturday night’s 30-lapper atop the 5/16-mile clay oval for his second career ASCS National win. Just three days after his...more
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Hollywood Herrera Stars in Lucas O

Hollywood Herrera Stars in Lucas O...

11/11/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 11, 2011) – Johnny Herrera kept his Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National title hopes alive by racing to victory lane in Friday night’s 25-lap preliminary feature atop the 5/16-mile Southern New Mexico Speedway clay oval. Racing just a couple hundred miles from his Albuquerque home, Herrera gunned into the lead at the outset and led all the way to post his fourth National win of the season over a stacked 61-car...more
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Hollywood Herrera Stars in Lucas O

Hollywood Herrera Stars in Lucas O...

11/14/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 11, 2011) – Johnny Herrera kept his Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National title hopes alive by racing to victory lane in Friday night’s 25-lap preliminary feature atop the 5/16-mile Southern New Mexico Speedway clay oval. Racing just a couple hundred miles from his Albuquerque home, Herrera gunned into the lead at the outset and led all the way to post his fourth National win of the season over a stacked 61-car...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 14, 2011
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Covington Captures Lucas Oil ASCS

Covington Captures Lucas Oil ASCS...

11/14/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 12, 2011) – For the second year in a row, a number 11 Sprint Car reached Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National victory lane on the second night of action at Southern New Mexico Speedway. It wasn’t Steve Kinser this time though, as 22-year-old Glenpool, OK, shoe Matt Covington wired the field in Saturday night’s 30-lapper atop the 5/16-mile clay oval for his second career ASCS National win. Just three days after his...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 14, 2011
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Brian Brown – End of the Line!

Brian Brown – End of the Line!

11/14/2011
(Bill W) November 14, 2011 – This weekend marks the end of the line for Brian Brown’s season in the FVP #21. He’ll compete at the Western World Championships in Tucson, Arizona at the USA Raceway. Last weekend, he gained momentum with a pair of feature runs at the Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces. Friday’s preliminary show in Las Cruces started with a draw at the back of the heat race. “We were meant to start ninth, but the guy on the front row didn’t make...more
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Schatz & Bacon Set to Defend Weste

Schatz & Bacon Set to Defend Weste...

11/15/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (November 14, 2011) – Three full nights of winged AND wingless ASCS Sprint Car racing makes for an ideal way to close out the 2011 racing season. And, that’s exactly what’s in store for this coming weekend, as Tucson, Arizona’s USA Raceway hosts the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drinks Western World Championships on Thursday, Friday and Saturday after a Wednesday evening practice session. The 20th season of American Sprint Car Series...more
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CDR: 2011 Year in Review

CDR: 2011 Year in Review

11/15/2011
They say time flies when you're having fun. For the Big Game Treestands #7 team, 2011 was an outstanding year as the nine month long season flew by with the team enjoyed strong finishes all across the country while motoring to nine victories, a career best in a single year for Craig Dollansky and an achievement mark that also tied him for the most this season on the World of Outlaws tour. After surging from fifteenth spot up to second to mark a 1-2 finish for Big Game...more
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  • Craig Dollansky Racing on Nov 15, 2011
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Dover records 8th ASCS National to

Dover records 8th ASCS National to...

11/15/2011
Inside Line Promotions – LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Nov. 15) – It was hard to top last year’s performance, but Jack Dover had similar expectations when he arrived in New Mexico. After eighth- and fifth-place finishes with the ASCS National Tour at Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M., last weekend, Dover was satisfied. “Obviously I wanted to win like I did last year,” he said. “It was a pretty good weekend. Especially after how our first night started so far...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 15, 2011
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Brady Bacon – Two Podium Finishes

Brady Bacon – Two Podium Finishes...

11/15/2011
(Bill W) November 15, 2011 – A pair of podium finishes have put Brady Bacon in good shape heading into the final weekend of racing for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will use the momentum of last weekend’s event in Las Cruces, New Mexico towards this weekend’s Western World at the USA Raceway near Tucson, Arizona. Brady will compete in both wing and non-wing events. Things started with a pole draw in the heat, followed by a win...more
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ASCS Lone Star, Sooner & ASCS2 Ban

ASCS Lone Star, Sooner & ASCS2 Ban...

11/15/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (November 15, 2011) – The Awards Banquet for The Oil Medics ASCS Lone Star Region, American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region and ASCS2 Micro Sprint Cars has been set for Saturday evening, November 26, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, OK. Tickets to the banquet are just $10 and may be obtained by calling the series office at 918-838-3777. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served at 6:00 p.m., with awards to be presented at 7:00 p.m. Matt...more
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“FIFTY YEARS OF SPRINT CAR RACING

“FIFTY YEARS OF SPRINT CAR RACING...

11/15/2011
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 15, 2011) - Lyme, Connecticut, artist Cynthia Bourbeau traveled to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville this week with just one goal in mind… to hang her latest painting entitled “Fifty Years of Sprint Car Racing Legends at the Knoxville Nationals” in the non-profit museum. That mission was accomplished yesterday with the help of her husband Paul Kathe. Three different sizes of color prints of the original artwork are also...more
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OCEAN SPRINTS TO JOIN OCEAN SPEED

OCEAN SPRINTS TO JOIN OCEAN SPEED...

11/16/2011
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (November 16, 2011) – The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo will honor champion Ronnie Day of Salinas at the Ocean Speedway banquet on December 3 at the Coconut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. The 2011 Awards Dinner and Casino Night will offer awards to the top-20 drivers in the series points. Day won twice during the season including his first ever win on Ocean Speedway quarter-mile on June 3 and the...more
Steven Blakesley
  • Steven Blakesley on Nov 16, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/16/2011
Tags: Ronnie Day, Tommy Tarlton, Rico Abreu
Balog Schools the Competition with

Balog Schools the Competition with...

11/17/2011
Being at the top of the class in school can be difficult, but can you imagine being at the top of your sport for four straight years? In the same four years that it takes to graduate from high school, Bill Balog has been the driver to beat with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series. The 2011 season was no different, as the 31-year old won his fourth consecutive championship in the Midwestern-based series. All of his accomplishments were made with Astro Titanium components on...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 17, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/17/2011
Tags: Bill Balog, Astro Titanium, Winged Sprints
Western World Fires Off Thursday w

Western World Fires Off Thursday w...

11/17/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 17, 2011) – With Wednesday night’s practice session officially in the books, the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drinks Western World Championships at Tucson’s USA Raceway is set to officially fire off with Thursday night’s Sunoco Fuels Qualifying event. Approximately half of the field that now numbers 107, including 61 winged Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National Sprint Cars and 46 wingless Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 17, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/17/2011
Tags: Arizona Motorplex, ASCS National, ASCS Canyon Regional
Western World Fires Off with Thurs

Western World Fires Off with Thurs...

11/18/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 17, 2011) – With Wednesday night’s practice session officially in the books, the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drinks Western World Championships at Tucson’s USA Raceway is set to officially fire off with Thursday night’s Sunoco Fuels Qualifying event. Approximately half of the field that now numbers 107, including 61 winged Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National Sprint Cars and 46 wingless Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/18/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Swindell & Coons Take Thursday Win

Swindell & Coons Take Thursday Win...

11/18/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 17, 2011) – Sammy Swindell and Jerry Coons, Jr., both reached victory lane in Thursday night’s Sunoco Fuels qualifying action as the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drink Western World Championships fired off atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. Three-time Western World champion Swindell raced into the lead on the third round en route to winning the winged 25-lap Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National feature event,...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/18/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Swindell & Coons Take Thursday Win

Swindell & Coons Take Thursday Win...

11/17/2011
Swindell & Coons Take Thursday Wins at Western World! Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 17, 2011) – Sammy Swindell and Jerry Coons, Jr., both reached victory lane in Thursday night’s Sunoco Fuels qualifying action as the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drink Western World Championships fired off atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. Three-time Western World champion Swindell raced into the lead on the third round en route to winning the winged 25-lap Lucas Oil ASCS...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 18, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/17/2011
Tags: Jerry Coons, Sammy Swindell, Arizona Motorplex
Sweet & Hines Score Friday Wins at

Sweet & Hines Score Friday Wins at...

11/20/2011
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 18, 2011) – A pair of drivers seeking first Western World titles reached victory lane Friday night, as Brad Sweet and Tracy Hines posted victories in the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drink Western World Championships Kronik Energy Qualifying event atop the 3/8-mile clay oval. Sweet assumed the point eight laps into the winged Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters main event and then held off Danny Lasoski over the latter stages...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/20/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
Schatz and Hines are Western World

Schatz and Hines are Western World...

11/20/2011
Shane Stewart Claims Lucas Oil Sprint Car Championship by 1 Point! Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (November 19, 2011) – Donny Schatz and Tracy Hines reigned as champions of the 44th Annual Kronik Energy Drink Western World Championships by topping Saturday night’s season-ending feature events for the American Sprint Car Series atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. While Schatz and Hines enjoyed their $15,000 and $5,000 triumphs, respectively, Shane Stewart escaped...more
Cathy Lorenz
  • Cathy Lorenz on Nov 20, 2011
  • Article Date: 11/20/2011
Tags: Winged Sprints
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