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Kaley Gharst – Win #6!

Kaley Gharst – Win #6!

8/25/2009
[i (Bill W) – August 25, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst picked up his sixth win of the year on Saturday night in Twin Features action with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa as part of the 2nd Annual Brian Hetrick Tribute. A run from 15th to 5th in the second feature was great too, but none of it would have happened without the aid of Bruce Williams. This weekend, the Decatur, Illinois driver will compete in ASCS-Midwest/WOW...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Gulf South Ready for GTRP & 1

ASCS Gulf South Ready for GTRP & 1...

8/27/2009
[b ASCS Gulf South Ready for GTRP & 105 Speedway This Weekend] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2009)] After three idle weekends, the American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region fires back to action with a pair of events in southeast Texas this weekend. On Friday night, the series takes to Beaumont's 3/8-mile Golden Triangle Raceway Park for the sixth of seven scheduled events in 2009. Then, on Saturday night, it's on to Cleveland's 105 Speedway for the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Lone Star Takes to Pair of Ke

ASCS Lone Star Takes to Pair of Ke...

8/27/2009
[b ASCS Lone Star Takes to Pair of Kennedale Ovals] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2009)] There's not another layout like it. No other site has two different dirt tracks separated by little more than a parking lot. Sprint Car fans will have the opportunity to check out this unique configuration this weekend near Fort Worth, TX, as the American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region takes to the pair of Kennedale ¼-mile clay ovals. On Friday night, the series...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest Moves On to U.S. 36 f

ASCS Midwest Moves On to U.S. 36 f...

8/27/2009
[b ASCS Midwest Moves On to U.S. 36 for Budweiser Sprint Car Challenge] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region sets the stage for its championship weekend with one more event, this Friday night's Budweiser Sprint Car Challenge at U.S. 36 Raceway near Cameron, MO. Friday's stop atop the lightning-fast, high banks of U.S. 36 Raceway marks the series second visit of the year to the Missouri oval, with Jesse...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots to Crown a

Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots to Crown a...

8/27/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots to Crown a Pair of Kings This Weekend] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2009)] For the second-straight season, Mother Nature has helped to setup a late-season double header weekend spanning two countries, and this time two legs of the Five Crown Tour . The Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots return to Stateline Speedway this Saturday, making up the July event that was rained out after hot laps. That race will complete the PJ Motorpsorts King of...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Rocky Mountain Region Thunder

ASCS Rocky Mountain Region Thunder...

8/27/2009
[b ASCS Rocky Mountain Region Thunders into Gillette on Saturday!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region makes its final Wyoming stop of 2009 with this Saturday night's event at Gillette Thunder Speedway. And, with only four events remaining after Saturday's card, Rapid City, South Dakota's Jake Ossenfort holds a slim ten-point lead over Billing, MT, shoe Jeremy McCune in the series championship points...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO At a Glance: Oil City Cup at

WoO At a Glance: Oil City Cup at...

8/27/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway] [i Concord, NC— August 25, 2009] WHAT • The third consecutive Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada awaits the World of Outlaws on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29. Last season Jac Haudenschild and Jason Meyers were victorious at the track, while it was 20-time series champion Steve Kinser along with three-time and defending series titlist Donny Schatz...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO Preview: Oil City Cup at Cast

WoO Preview: Oil City Cup at Cast...

8/27/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway] [i Edmonton, Alberta—August 26, 2009] In what is quickly becoming a tradition, the World of Outlaws will head way north again this season for the third annual Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In the two previous editions of the race, four different drivers have picked up wins before a packed grandstand each and every race. Jac Haudenschild and Jason Meyers were victorious last...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett – TNT!

Rocket Hockett – TNT!

8/27/2009
[i (Bill W) August 25, 2009] A third place standing in the Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless standing was the reward for “The Rocket” Jesse Hockett after he finished in the top ten in each of the tour stops last week. He added a second place finish after putting the wing on for ASCS-Midwest/Winged Outlaw Warrior action Sunday at the State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri. This week, Jesse plans on running at the US36 Raceway near Osborn, Missouri on Friday, and at the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tight Point Battle Resumes Saturda

Tight Point Battle Resumes Saturda...

8/27/2009
[b Tight Point Battle Resumes Saturday for Sprint Invaders in West Liberty!] [i (Bill W) August 26, 2009] Every point counts, and the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders have been putting it to the test as of late. There has been a different point leader heading into the last three races, and right now it is “Flyin’” Ryan Jamison’s turn to sit atop the heap. This Saturday, the battle continues at the ½ mile oval in West Liberty, Iowa in a make-up race from July...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Friday's ASCS Midwest Card at U.S.

Friday's ASCS Midwest Card at U.S....

8/27/2009
[i CAMERON, Mo. (August 27, 2009)] With several inches of rain saturating the ground at U.S. 36 Raceway in Cameron, MO, over the past 24 hours, Friday night's card pitting the American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region versus the Winged Outlaw Warriors has been rained out and will not be rescheduled. The ASCS Midwest Region will put the wraps on the 2009 season with a pair of events in Nebraska including the September 11 Tribute to 9/11 at Rising City's Butler County...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian McClelland Wins Wild ASCS Lo

Brian McClelland Wins Wild ASCS Lo...

8/31/2009
[b Brian McClelland Wins Wild ASCS Lone Star Feature at KSP!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, KENNEDALE, Texas (August 28, 2009)] Brian McClelland topped the opening leg of the Kennedale parking lot challenge by earning a much-needed victory in Friday night's frenetic 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region main event at Kennedale Speedway Park. The two-time ASCS Sooner Region champion hailing from Tulsa, OK, cashed in on Travis Rilat's late misfortune, pacing the final...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Friday's ASCS Gulf South Event at

Friday's ASCS Gulf South Event at...

8/31/2009
BEAUMONT, Texas (August 28, 2009) - Friday night's scheduled American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region event at Golden Triangle Raceway Park was rained out. The ASCS Gulf South moves on to 105 Speedway in Cleveland, TX, on Saturday night. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Sprints on Dirt Rained Out at

ASCS Sprints on Dirt Rained Out at...

8/31/2009
OWENDALE, Mich. (August 29, 2009) – Saturday night's scheduled Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP event at Owendale Speedway has been rained out and will not be rescheduled. The ASCS SOD series resumes action with a pair of events next weekend, including a Friday night (September 4) stop at Winston Speedway in Rothbury, MI, and then a Saturday outing at Crystal Motor Speedway. Those two events will also serve as at the final two legs of the MAHLE/Clevite...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rilat Rounds Up ASCS Lone Star Reg

Rilat Rounds Up ASCS Lone Star Reg...

8/31/2009
[b Rilat Rounds Up ASCS Lone Star Region at Cowtown] [i Lonnie Wheatley, KENNEDALE, Texas (August 29, 2009)] The Kennedale parking lot challenge came to the most spectacular of conclusions at Cowtown Speedway on Saturday night, with Travis Rilat ultimately standing in victory lane when the checkered flag flew upon the evening's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Lone Star feature event. And, after a last-lap scramble for the lead that sent Kevin Ramey out of the park,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Bryan Howland Superb for ASCS Patr

Bryan Howland Superb for ASCS Patr...

8/31/2009
[b Bryan Howland Superb for ASCS Patriot Win at Stateline] [i Zimbardi PJ Motorsports King of the Southern Tier] [i Rich Vleck, BUSTI, NY (August 29, 2009)] Bryan Howland and his team weren’t sure on their setup heading in to the feature event at Stateline, but after 25-laps it was clear that their final decision was the correct one. Howland, the defending Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Champion and current series point leader from Auburn, NY, scored his fourth win of the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jason Johnson Covers ASCS Gulf Sou

Jason Johnson Covers ASCS Gulf Sou...

8/31/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, CLEVELAND, Texas (August 29, 2009)] Jason Johnson picked off his third consecutive American Sprint Car Series Regional win by topping Saturday night's 25-lap ASCS Gulf South main event at 105 Speedway. After sweeping last weekend's Sooner Region action in Oklahoma, Johnson outlasted Tommy Bryant to take top honors aboard Marvin Pearson's No. 11 entry in Saturday's finale. While Bryant spun to the infield after running afoul of lapped traffic in the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Powers Thunders to ASCS Rocky Moun

Powers Thunders to ASCS Rocky Moun...

8/31/2009
[b Powers Thunders to ASCS Rocky Mountain Win at Gillette] [i Lonnie Wheatley, GILLETTE, Wyo. (August 29, 2009)] Ned Powers pocketed his third career American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region feature win by topping Saturday night's 25-lap main event at Gillette Thunder Speedway. After pacing the opening handful of laps from the pole position, Powers regained the point on the 18th round after David Hoiness and Jeremy McCune split time at the front of the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jamie Collard Captures ASCS Patrio

Jamie Collard Captures ASCS Patrio...

8/31/2009
[b Jamie Collard Captures ASCS Patriot Feature at Humberstone for First Career Sprint Win] [i Blake Breen Narrowly Claims King of Golden Horseshoe Crown] [i Rich Vleck, PORT COLBONE, Ont. (August 30, 2009)] Most of the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Teams in the pits knew that being effective on the bottom would be the key to winning on Sunday at Humberstone, but only Jamie Collard was able to perfect the low line as he scored his first career sprint car win. Collard, of...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Limaland’s 2009 Finale Thrills Fan

Limaland’s 2009 Finale Thrills Fan...

8/31/2009
(Lima, OH) Mother Nature postponed an awesome night of racing by a mere 24 hours. On Saturday, Limaland Motorsports Park concluded an incredible season of racing with two division championships being decided in the final features of the year. In addition to the evenings thrilling divisional competition, the annual King of the Quarter-Mile showdowns became the icing on the cake. By night’s end, Limaland Motorsports Park had four champions and three kings while the fans...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World Traveler: Saldana Wins Opene

World Traveler: Saldana Wins Opene...

8/31/2009
[b World Traveler: Saldana Wins Opener of Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway] [i Edmonton, AB— August 28, 2009] Heading into the 2009 season, Joey Saldana had won sprint car races in Australia, New Zealand and numerous ones in the United States, though one place missing from that list was Canada, where the World of Outlaws have competed a total of eight times over the last three years. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana changed that on Friday night in the opener of the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sweeping through the Great White N

Sweeping through the Great White N...

8/31/2009
[b Sweeping through the Great White North: Saldana Wins Finale of Oil City Cup] [i Edmonton, AB— August 29, 2009] After becoming the first driver this season to win both ends of a two-day event with the World of Outlaws, back in June at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas, Joey Saldana remained the only driver to accomplish this feat when he did it for the second time of the year on Saturday night, taking the checkered flag in the finale of the third annual Oil City Cup...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Oil City

World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Oil City...

8/31/2009
[b World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway] [i Concord, NC—August 30, 2009] Racking up the wins: Joey Saldana picked up his 14th and 15th wins of the season over the weekend during the Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, adding to what is now a career high number of triumphs with the World of Outlaws. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana leads the series in wins, with three-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz next on the list with 12...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Lone Star Sprints Set to Inva

ASCS Lone Star Sprints Set to Inva...

8/31/2009
[b ASCS Lone Star Sprints Set to Invade Lonestar Speedway on Sept. 12th!] Put an “X” in your calendars on the 12th of September for that the ASCS Lone Star 360 Sprints will be battling it out for the $2000 payout at Lone Star Speedway. This will be the first time the ASCS Lone Star Region will have raced at the fastest ½ mile dirt track in Texas and some of the best sprint car drivers in the country will be there aiming for that $2000 check. The Speedway will also...more
Lonestar Speedway
  • Lonestar Speedway on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown - Slim Chances!

Brian Brown - Slim Chances!

8/31/2009
[i (Bill W) August 31, 2009] Brian Brown entered Saturday night hoping to draw closer to point leader, Johnny Herrera in the race for the Season Championship at Knoxville Raceway ending this weekend. Instead, he lost some ground despite a strong fifth place finish after starting back in row six. There is still an outside chance that he could grab his second championship, but it is pretty slim. He will head into the Season Championship looking for a strong finish to...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 31, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/31/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Canyon Region Ready for Hank

ASCS Canyon Region Ready for Hank...

9/1/2009
[b ASCS Canyon Region Ready for Hank Arnold Memorial at USA Raceway] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2009)] After a couple of months off to avoid the worst of Arizona's scorching summer heat, the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Canyon Region fires back to action in a big way with this weekend's Hank Arnold Memorial at Tucson's USA Raceway. The wingless forces of the ASCS Canyon Region will take to the 3/8-mile clay oval for two full nights of competition this...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Regions Clash in North Texas

ASCS Regions Clash in North Texas...

9/1/2009
[b ASCS Regions Clash in North Texas This Weekend!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Gulf South and Lone Star Regions are ready to try it again. Just a few weeks ago, after Gulf South shoe Tommy Bryant topped the Challenge event at Waco's Heart O' Texas Speedway, Mother Nature intervened and washed out the scheduled Devil's Bowl card the following night. Now, the ASCS Gulf South and Lone Star Regions will square off for...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Electric ASCS Rocky Mountain Doubl

Electric ASCS Rocky Mountain Doubl...

9/1/2009
[b Electric ASCS Rocky Mountain Double on Tap at Great Falls] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region championship battle continues with this weekend's two-night stop at Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, MT. The series is set to take to the high-banked, 3/10-mile clay oval for two full nights of action on Saturday and Sunday of this Labor Day holiday weekend. Leading the way into the weekend is...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Conclude 2

Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Conclude 2...

9/1/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Conclude 2009 with Holiday Weekend Bonus $heriez.] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2009)] Just two full-point races remain in the 2009 Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot season, but those events, both to be held this Labor Day Weekend, have plenty of point and monetary implications on the line. As was the case Memorial Day Weekend, the Patriots travel west to Sharon and Eriez Speedways a King of the OH/PA Holiday Weekend Bonus $heriez...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Sprints on Dirt Prepare for B

ASCS Sprints on Dirt Prepare for B...

9/1/2009
[b ASCS Sprints on Dirt Prepare for Busy Labor Day Weekend] [i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2009)] The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP is looking to outrun Mother Nature with a pair of events over Labor Day weekend to near the conclusion of the 2009 season. Friday night the series will try for a second time to compete at the Winston Motor Speedway in Rothbury, Michigan and Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway in Crystal, Michigan where the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett – Another win at LO

Rocket Hockett – Another win at LO...

9/1/2009
[b Rocket Hockett – Another win at LOS/Calistoga Next!] [i (Bill W) September 1, 2009 – Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett dished out his 13th career victory at the Lake Ozark Speedway near Eldon, Missouri last Saturday night. It was his career-best 20th of the 2009 season as well. The win came after making short work of half of the field from his tenth starting spot in the Jesse Hockett Racing #77. Instead of hanging around for the LOS 360 Nationals, he will compete in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Another Lead Change as Sprint Inva

Another Lead Change as Sprint Inva...

9/1/2009
[b Another Lead Change as Sprint Invaders Hit CJ Speedway!] [i (Bill W) September 1, 2009] The lead trio in Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders continue to play “Hot Potato” with the top spot in the standings. Just ten points separate leader, Bobby Mincer from the third place driver, Matt Rogerson. Ryan Jamison sits in between them, just seven points behind Mincer. Last week, it was Rogerson who gained the most ground on the point with his win at the West Liberty Raceway...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Down by the Old M

Brandon Wimmer – Down by the Old M...

9/1/2009
[b Brandon Wimmer – Down by the Old Millstream!] [i (Bill W) September 1, 2009] Brandon Wimmer and car owner Rick Ferkel found a couple of races last weekend to tune up for this week’s action with the All Star Circuit of Champions. A seventh place finish at Attica, and a fourth place run at Millstream Speedway amongst car counts around the 30 mark were a good way to head into this weekend. The All Stars will visit Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA) on Friday, Attica...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour t

WoO At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour t...

9/2/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Gold Rush Tour through the Pacific Northwest] [i Concord, NC— September 1, 2009] WHAT • The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws with four events in a five-day period in the always scenic Pacific Northwest, beginning on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington, followed by a trip to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 and a...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit S

World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit S...

9/2/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Skagit Speedway] [i Alger, WA—September 2, 2009] The Gold Rush Tour rolls into Skagit Speedway in Washington on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5 for the World of Outlaws with two full nights of racing on tap with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the finale. The World of Outlaws made their debut at Skagit Speedway in 1978 as part of the annual Dirt Cup, with Hall of Famer Doug Wolfgang winning both nights of that event. Eight...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s an

Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s an...

9/2/2009
[b Wednesdays with Wayne – Mr. C’s and Mexican!] [i (Bill W) September 2, 2009] It was another one-race week for Wayne Johnson. He’d like to be racing more, and soon will be. Saturday he returned to Knoxville for the first time since the Nationals, and the end result was a tenth place finish after starting from the tail of the field. The Knoxville, Iowa resident will return to Knoxville for the Season Championship this weekend. Wayne, who has had some issues...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Alissa Geving geared for WOO Gold

Alissa Geving geared for WOO Gold...

9/3/2009
[b Following Chico visit, Geving is geared up for upcoming World of Outlaws’ Gold Cup event] [i By Bill Sullivan] [bPENNGROVE, CA (8-29-09)] – Just one week after claiming her second consecutive Petaluma Speedway All Pro Series Sprint Car Championship, Penngove’s Alissa Geving is already looking ahead to bigger events in the world of winged sprint car racing. Following a visit to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico this past weekend, the nations’ youngest female two-time...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
Mendes to honor late racer Bob Con

Mendes to honor late racer Bob Con...

9/3/2009
[b Camron Mendes named as an ambassador of the newly formed Bob Consani Racing Foundation] [i By Bill Sullivan] ROHNERT PARK, CA – Eighteen year old Camron Mendes, has recently received a very impressive honor in the world of sprint car racing. The senior student at Cardinal Newman High School has been named as an ambassador for the in development Bob Consani Racing Foundation. Mendes will be an acting spokesman for the newly formed foundation, beginning next weekend...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Gater Racing News Hard Charger of

Gater Racing News Hard Charger of...

9/3/2009
[b Gater Racing News Hard Charger of the Season Standings to be Settled this Weekend] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (September 2, 2009)] Plenty of championships, point funds and other awards will be decided this weekend for the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots; included in the discussion will be the quest to be named the 2009 Gater Racing News Hard Charger of the Season. The fifth consecutive year of hard charger tabulations has resulted in 71 of the 84 drivers to start a Lucas...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wingless Entries Roll in for Gold

Wingless Entries Roll in for Gold...

9/3/2009
[b Field filling fast for Gold Cup Wingless Sprint Car Wednesday event] [b2009 Silver Dollar Speedway Champions Jimmy Pettit, Bobby McMahan to grace roster] [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] [b CHICO, CA – ] There is a buzz in air of the Northern California sprint car racing population as the four fastest days of racing is rapidly approaching with next week’s 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. The event spans...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Civil War Pacific Sprint Cup opens

Civil War Pacific Sprint Cup opens...

9/3/2009
[b Civil War Series “Pacific Sprint Cup” will kick off 56th Gold Cup] Defending champion Sean Becker of Sacramento will lead roster in invitational event [iBy Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] [bCHICO, CA –] Every race that the Hoosier Racing Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series presents during the year is always spectacular. On Wednesday, September 9 that is sure to be the case once again as series will open the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions with...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Camron Mendes scores first career

Camron Mendes scores first career...

9/7/2009
[b Rohnert Park’s Mendes charges to first career victory in Placerville Finale] [i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] ROHNERT PARK, CA – Two years ago, Rohnert Park’s Camron Mendes chose to make Placerville Speedway his home track as he set out to advance his young sprint car racing career. Although his choice required a two hour drive every Saturday, the former outlaw kart racer felt that the quarter-mile bullring located in the sierra foothills best fit his...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Cameron Mendes, Winged Sprints
New California Champions head to 5

New California Champions head to 5...

9/7/2009
[b Newly crowned California Champions highlight many Gold Cup locals] Tyler Walker, Bobby McMahan, Alissa Geving and Colby Wiesz represent local royalty [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 56th annual Gold Cup Race of Champions is less than a week away and the entry list for this $50,000 fall classic has a number of storylines within it. While the World of Outlaws will bring national recognition to Handy Racing Promotions’ Silver Dollar...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Colby Wiesz, Alissa Geving, Bobby McMahan
Haudenschild eyes fourth Gold Cup

Haudenschild eyes fourth Gold Cup...

9/7/2009
[b Haudenschild eyes second career back to back Gold Cup crown Wild Child claimed $50,000 in 2009, looks to repeat feat he accomplished in 1999 [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions will mark a number of anniversaries for various teams competing in the $50,000 fall classic featuring the World of Outlaws’ Sprint Car Series. Last year’s champion Jac Haudenschild of Wooster, Ohio is one of such driver...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/7/2009
Tags: Jac Haudenschild, Winged Sprints
Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks

Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks...

9/8/2009
[b Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks to Repeat at Skagit Speedway for Kasey Kahne Racing] [i Alger, WA— September 3, 2009] Joey Saldana and his team always have the two-day event at Skagit Speedway in Washington circled on their calendars. With a couple of the members of the crew along with car owner Kasey Kahne being from the Evergreen State, the event is one they look forward to each and every year. Saldana was victorious at the high-banked bullring last season for...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener

A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener...

9/8/2009
[b A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener at Skagit Speedway in Impressive Fashion] [i Alger, WA— September 4, 2009] One of the toughest things to achieve on the World of Outlaws circuit is to sweep an entire racing program. For the third consecutive season, Joey Saldana accomplished this feat as he set fast time on Friday night in the opener at Skagit Speedway, won the first heat race, was victorious in the Crane Cams Dash and took the checkered flag in the 30-lap...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage

World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage...

9/8/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage Grove Speedway] [i Cottage Grove, OR—September 5, 2009] The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on Tuesday, September 8 as the series makes their only visit to the state. Last season it was three-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz picking up the win at the track over Craig Dollansky, after a mid-race battle with Jason Meyers for the top spot. It was the second win of his...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Mey

20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Mey...

9/8/2009
[b 20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Meyers Wins Finale at Skagit Speedway] [i Alger, WA— September 5, 2009] For the second consecutive season, Jason Meyers found himself leading the finale of the annual two-day World of Outlaws event at Skagit Speedway in Washington on a lap-32 restart with Joey Saldana lining up behind him. The end result was the opposite of one year ago, as Meyers would keep the top spot and claim the $20,000 triumph with Saldana finishing behind...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Ra

Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Ra...

9/8/2009
[b Labor Day Event at Grays Harbor Raceway Cancelled] [i Elma, WA— September 7, 2009] Persistent showers and rain throughout the day on Monday that left the track unraceable have forced the cancellation of the World of Outlaws event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington originally scheduled for today (September 7). The event will not be rescheduled. The Gold Rush Tour continues for the World of Outlaws on Tuesday, September 8 at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series...

9/8/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Concord, NC— September 6, 2009] WHAT • The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions awaits the World of Outlaws at Silver Dollar Speedway this week beginning on Thursday, September 10, with the field split for the first two nights of the event with the finale being just features on Saturday, September 12. For the fourth consecutive year the winner of the 40-lap main event will...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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