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White Lightning Motorsports Endure

White Lightning Motorsports Endure...

8/26/2014
(Photo by Studio 92 Photography) Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2014) – The Knoxville Raceway season finale last Saturday was eventful for White Lightning Motorsports. “We went in with a lot of confidence ready to get the job done,” Jamie Ball said. “I went out and timed 10th, which I was disappointed in. We just missed it.” Then misfortune struck Ball during his 360ci heat race at the half-mile track. “I was racing with Carson McCarl pretty tight...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Larry Ball, Jamie Ball, Devin Kline
Brian Brown – Looking to Defend at

Brian Brown – Looking to Defend at...

8/26/2014
This weekend, Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team will be looking to defend their Jackson Nationals championship at the Jackson Speedway in Jackson, Minnesota. On Sunday, they will compete in the $3,000 Bobby Parker Memorial at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver had what seemed to be victory snatched from his hands last Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway when he was involved in a red flag tangle. You...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Brian Brown, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Atomic Charge!

Brandon Wimmer – Atomic Charge!

8/26/2014
Brandon Wimmer and Hammer Motorsports #24H team put on a show last Saturday night at Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. In the first Renegade Sprint Series event, the Fairmount, Indiana driver put on a charge, driving from 18th to second in the feature. This weekend finds the team at Attica Raceway Park in Ohio for action with the All Stars. The charge was necessitated by a mishap in time trials that saw Brandon clock in 20th quick. “The left sideboard...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Atomic Speedway, Renegade Sprints
Hanks Ties Career-Best ASCS Nation

Hanks Ties Career-Best ASCS Nation...

8/26/2014
(Photo by Scott Frazier) Inside Line Promotions – LEXINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Brandon Hanks enjoyed his best weekend of the season, which happened to be close enough to his hometown where family could join in the fun. “Two top 10s with the ASCS National Tour in one weekend, I’m very, very pleased with how things went,” he said. Hanks opened the weekend last Thursday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Midsouth Showdown with the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Brandon Hanks, Riverside International Speedway, Lexington 104 Speedway
Tankersley Caps ASCS Sooner Region

Tankersley Caps ASCS Sooner Region...

8/26/2014
Inside Line Promotions – LAWTON, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Channin Tankersley wrapped up a rare weekend driving for Bruce Griffith with a podium result last Saturday at Lawton Speedway. “We had a good heat race to get in the redraw,” he said. “That was the key.” Tankersley pulled the No. 4 in the random feature redraw after advancing from fifth to second place in his ASCS Sooner Region heat race. “They sprinkled a little water on the track before the feature,” he said....more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Channin Tankersley, Lawton Speedway, Monarch Motor Speedway
Tuesdays with TMAC – Point Battles

Tuesdays with TMAC – Point Battles...

8/26/2014
Tuesdays with TMAC – Point Battles! (Bill W) August 26, 2014 – It’s that time of year. Point battles are coming down to the wire for Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team. The Altoona, Iowa driver was fast all night long Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway ending the championship chase second. At Huset’s Speedway, a roller coaster night saw him trade the point lead with Mark Dobmeier twice on Sunday. Two point shows remain at the Brandon, South Dakota track...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
Weaver Nearly Captures First Caree

Weaver Nearly Captures First Caree...

8/26/2014
(Photo by Mike Howard Photos) Inside Line Promotions – LAWTON, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Jordan Weaver was oh so close to her first career 360ci sprint car victory last Saturday at Lawton Speedway. Weaver, who won an ASCS Sooner Region heat race, rallied from her third starting into the lead during the feature on the slick track before a flat tire relegated her into the pits early. “I took the lead on Lap 7 and I led to Lap 16,” she said. “We had a red flag and...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Jordan Weaver, Lawton Speedway, Monarch Motor Speedway
LA SALLE AWASH – EASTERN WISCONSIN

LA SALLE AWASH – EASTERN WISCONSIN...

8/26/2014
PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK AND 141 SPEEDWAY HOST IRA LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS! August 26, 2014; Appleton, WI – Weather played a role at the series most recent effort to present a show as the 5th Annual Bill Waite Jr., Memorial, which was to have been held at the LaSalle Speedway, fell to rain. It was the seventh event this season where unfavorable conditions forced cancellation of a show. The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints are now preparing to showcase their fire...more
Jeffrey Sachse
  • Jeffrey Sachse on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: IRA Interstate Racing Association, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
NON-WING FINALE AT OSAGE CASINO CA

NON-WING FINALE AT OSAGE CASINO CA...

8/26/2014
Non-Wing Finale At Osage Casino Caney Valley Speedway Several Drivers To Battle For Wingless Sprint Title Saturday Pictured: Chance Morton (outside), Andrew Deal (center) and Kevin Cummings (inside) in previous OCRS wingless action. Mike Spivey photo John Lemon OCRS Public Relations Tulsa Oklahoma (August 26, 2014) – The Oil Capital Racing Series will produce its second ever “Non-Wing” sprint car champion at the Osage Casino Caney Valley Speedway in Caney Kansas this...more
John Lemon
  • John Lemon on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Oil Capital Racing Series, Champ 360 Sprints - Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Minnesota Mafia Return Monday!

Minnesota Mafia Return Monday!

8/26/2014
The Minnesota Mafia joins Huset's this Monday for a can't miss show! After several rain outs early this season, the date has been set for the return of the Minnesota Mafia to Huset's Speedway. This Monday night will be a full Mafia point show. Payouts are as follow 15 cars or less is $1,200 to win 16-20 cars $1,500 to win 21-25 $2,000 to win 26+ $2,500 to win 2nd $600 3rd $500 4th $400 5th $350 $200 to start Also, The top 5 finishers in this race will be accepted into...more
Shawn Neisteadt
  • Shawn Neisteadt on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Huset's Speedway, Winged Sprints, 09/01/2014 Huset's Speedway
Ryan Smith finds first 410 feature

Ryan Smith finds first 410 feature...

8/26/2014
Akron, Ohio-New Egypt has always been an exciting track for sprint car racing, Tuesday August 19th Ryan Smith set the place on fire when he rolled into victory lane for the first time as a 410 sprint car driver! Smith, comments on his victory: “This has been two and a half years of paying my dues. My team was on their game today and gave me the equipment that was needed against this tough field. We did it!” At the end of the 2013 season, Ryan Smith had already become a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/26/2014
Tags: Ryan Smith, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swin

World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swin...

8/25/2014
The numbers and statistics are only a measure of the legend, but Sammy Swindell will be remembered as one of the greatest drivers in World of Outlaws history. Swindell, who on Monday announced his retirement from full-time racing effective immediately, is a three-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion who achieved 294 victories. The Memphis, Tenn., area native was one of the original Outlaws who helped grow the series from its 1978 origins at Devil's Bowl...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
Wheatley Rallies for Runner-Up Res

Wheatley Rallies for Runner-Up Res...

8/25/2014
(Photo by Malcolm White Photography) Inside Line Promotions – ALGER, Wash. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Austen Wheatley is hitting on all eight cylinders as he enters one of the biggest weekends of his season. Wheatley is coming off a runner-up finish at Skagit Speedway on Saturday during the final tune-up prior to the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series doubleheader at his home track this weekend. “We should be sitting pretty for the Outlaws shows,” he said. “I think we have...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Austen Wheatley, Skagit Speedway, Winged Sprints
Johnson Charges from 14th to Claim

Johnson Charges from 14th to Claim...

8/25/2014
(Photo Courtesy of Chase Johnson Racing) Inside Line Promotions – PETALUMA, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Chase Johnson captured his first victory of the season in impressive fashion last Saturday. Johnson charged from 14th to garner a nonwing micro sprint victory at Petaluma Speedway, where he also finished with a sixth-place result in the wingless sprint car class during Driven Raceway night. “It definitely felt good,” he said. “It helped get the monkey off my back. I...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Chase Johnson, Petaluma Speedway, Winged Sprints
Scelzi Looking to Put Johnny Key C

Scelzi Looking to Put Johnny Key C...

8/25/2014
(Photo by Collin Markle Photography) Inside Line Promotions – WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi is looking forward to getting back on the track following a frustrating ending to the 54th annual Johnny Key Classic on Saturday. “I made two big mistakes I’m disappointed in making,” he said. “All I can do is go to the next race and hope for a better outcome.” Scelzi kicked off the prestigious event at Ocean Speedway by qualifying 18th quickest, which...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Ocean Speedway, Winged Sprints
Trenca Leads Early Before Placing

Trenca Leads Early Before Placing...

8/25/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SELINSGROVE, Pa. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Joe Trenca is getting closer and closer to his first career sprint car victory. He led multiple laps last Saturday at Selinsgrove Speedway before finishing seventh, which marked his fifth top 10 of the season. “I thought we had that race won, so it was a little disappointing,” he said. “It was a frustrating night. We were fast all night. Just a few driver mistakes and I hate to keep...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Joe Trenca, Selinsgrove Speedway, Oswego Speedway
Mark Burch Motorsports and Lasoski

Mark Burch Motorsports and Lasoski...

8/25/2014
(Photo by Tim's Racing Photos) Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2014) – Mark Burch Motorsports and driver Danny Lasoski are looking forward to a tripleheader this weekend following a frustrating finish last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. After qualifying 16th quickest and winning a heat race, Lasoski lost a power steering line early in the main event at the half-mile track. “We had power steering troubles and ran the whole race without steering,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Knoxville Raceway, I-80 Speedway
Freeman Embarking Upon Texas Tripl

Freeman Embarking Upon Texas Tripl...

8/25/2014
Inside Line Promotions – LONGVIEW, Texas (Aug. 25, 2014) – Cody Freeman is ready to return to competition this weekend following a week of mourning with his family. Freeman elected to take last weekend off from micro sprint action after the passing of his great-grandmother. “We spent time together as a family,” he said. The team will kick off a tripleheader this Friday at Heart O’Texas Speedway in Waco, Texas, where Freeman finished eighth during his lone appearance...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Cody Freeman, Gator Motorplex, Gulf Coast Speedway
Brian Brown Among Drivers Expected

Brian Brown Among Drivers Expected...

8/25/2014
TULSA, Okla. (August 25, 2014) - When it comes to the half-mile Jackson Speedway, one name has been the class of the field the past couple years. For Brian Brown, the surge of momentum couldn't be higher going into the $5,000 to win Jackson Nationals. "Jackson has always been a track that we've always run pretty well at. It seems like we always have a good car and our engines always seem to run pretty well there, plus we've had some luck on our side with good draws and...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Brian Brown, ASCS National, JSTS - Jackson Speedway Touring Series
Kokomo Hosts “Salute to the King”

Kokomo Hosts “Salute to the King”...

8/25/2014
(Photo by Chris Dolack) Inside Line Promotions – KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana sprint car fans will have one more chance to watch native Steve Kinser compete full time with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at the famed Kokomo Speedway. Highlighted by the “Salute to the King” tour, the World of Outlaws event presented by High Performance Lubricants will return to the quarter-mile oval on Tuesday, Sept. 16, after the previously scheduled event was rained out in...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Kraig Kinser, Steve Kinser, Kokomo Speedway
World of Outlaws Tackles Asgrow/De

World of Outlaws Tackles Asgrow/De...

8/25/2014
(Photo Courtesy of World of Outlaws) Inside Line Promotions – SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – Slide jobs are as thrilling for sprint car drivers as the fans who are cheering in the stands. Deer Creek Speedway showcases elite slide jobs, which will be evident when the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series embarks upon the high-banked track on Saturday, Sept. 13, for the Asgrow/DeKalb Clash at the Creek. “I love that place,” Paul McMahan said. “It’s one of those places that has...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Craig Dollansky
Fair Setting Adds Excitement to Th

Fair Setting Adds Excitement to Th...

8/25/2014
(Photo Courtesy of Tony Stewart Racing) Inside Line Promotions – SPENCER, Iowa – There is an added electricity whenever the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series races with a fair in the background. That will be the scene on Friday, Sept. 12, as the premier sprint car series tackles Clay County Fair Speedway for The Arnold Motor Supply Shootout with associate sponsors Bob’s Bike Shop, H&N Chevrolet, Vanderhaag’s and Justice Brothers. “It definitely adds to the show,”...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Donny Schatz, Clay County Fairgrounds, World of Outlaws
Big Game Motorsports Thanks and Co

Big Game Motorsports Thanks and Co...

8/25/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – WINDOM, Minn. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Big Game Motorsports and Big Game Treestands Founder Tod Quiring would like to thank Sammy Swindell for the past four years that they have had the opportunity to work together. It has truly been an honor to work with someone with his knowledge and talent. His accomplishments and success speak for itself. His desire and passion is second to none. Since joining forces with Sammy in 2010, Big...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, World of Outlaws, Big Game Treestands
DOUBLE POINTS FOR FINAL 2 MIDWEST

DOUBLE POINTS FOR FINAL 2 MIDWEST...

8/25/2014
HPD MIDGETS AT SPEEDROME & LVMS; WATTS SCORES VISALIA SURPRISE; LAMB TAKES 2 EASTERN SEs This Saturday night’s USAC HPD Midwest Pavement Midget race at the Indianapolis Speedrome will offer “double” points, as will the series finale September 13 at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway. That could shake up the standings as the season winds down, although series point leader Austin Nemire has spurted out to a comfortable 217-point lead over runner-up Adam Thomason. Saturday’s...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Indianapolis Speedrome, USAC Midwest Midgets, Midgets
DMA MIDGETS EYE SEPTEMBER 6 AT BEA

DMA MIDGETS EYE SEPTEMBER 6 AT BEA...

8/25/2014
PIERSON NOW AT #7 FOR 2014 The next USAC DMA Midget race at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Conn. is September 6 and if past performance is any indication, series point leader Adam Pierson will be tough to beat. Pierson, of Bradford, has been sensational so far in the nine races held in the 2014 series, winning seven and posting second-place finishes in the other two! His seventh victory came Saturday night as he passed Joe Krawiec on lap 12 and led the last 14 laps...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Bear Ridge Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
EL PASO, LAS CRUCES, TULAROSA HOST

EL PASO, LAS CRUCES, TULAROSA HOST...

8/25/2014
R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. resumes his pursuit of the 2014 USAC Southwest Sprint Car championship this weekend in three races in Texas and New Mexico. Friday night’s race is at El Paso (Tex.) Speedway Park, while Saturday’s race is at Southern New Mexico Raceway in Las Cruces. Tularosa (N.M.) Speedway hosts Sunday night’s event. The three-night tour follows a four-race “non-points” tour in America’s heartland which included a victory at Lawton, Okla. by...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Western Tech Speedway Park, Southern New Mexico Speedway
MIDGETS EYE THIS WEEKEND’S “VERMEI

MIDGETS EYE THIS WEEKEND’S “VERMEI...

8/25/2014
Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City, Okla. enters this weekend’s 7th “Louie Vermeil Classic” at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway holding the point lead in the Honda USAC Western Midget overall and dirt standings. He has an eight-point lead over defending champion Ronnie Gardner in both standings. Marcham and Gardner will be favorites for the Midget portion of Saturday and Sunday’s Midget races, while the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars share the billing in the two-night racing...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Trey Marcham, Calistoga Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
7TH VERMEIL CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND A

7TH VERMEIL CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND A...

8/25/2014
The 7th Annual “Louie Vermeil Classic” is on tap this weekend in the Napa Valley wine country Saturday and Sunday at the historic and scenic Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway. It features both the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and the Honda USAC Western Midgets. The Calistoga events kick off “California Sprint Week” which continues with events September 4-5-6 at Chico, Watsonville and Santa Maria, Calif. respectively. Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. enters the two nights of...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Calistoga Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
“JIM HURTUBISE CLASSIC” AT TERRE H

“JIM HURTUBISE CLASSIC” AT TERRE H...

8/25/2014
DARLAND BREAKS BIGELOW’S ALL-TIME SPRINT WIN RECORD; DARLAND ALSO TAKES “SMACKDOWN’; PRELIM TO STANBROUGH This Friday’s “Jim Hurtubise Classic” AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track honors the memory of the driver who scored five consecutive USAC Sprint Car victories at the storied track between 1960 and 1962. Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., who eclipsed Tom Bigelow’s all-time USAC Sprint car victory record Sunday at Kokomo (Ind.)...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Jim Hurtubise, Terre Haute Action Track, USAC National Sprint Cars
“TED HORN 100” SUNDAY NIGHT AT DuQ

“TED HORN 100” SUNDAY NIGHT AT DuQ...

8/25/2014
A 66-year tradition continues Sunday night as the USAC Silver Crown Championship Cars make their annual trek to the beautiful DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds for the “Ted Horn 100.” Round seven of the 2014 series will witness Kody Swanson trying to remain undefeated on the dirt after victories at Terre Haute and Indianapolis, Ind. and Belleville, Kansas. He enters Sunday’s race with a 42-point lead over runner-up Tracy Hines. Swanson was the 2010 DuQuoin winner, while...more
Lori Whitted
  • Lori Whitted on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Ted Horn, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC Silver Crown
Weekend Rewind: American Sprint Ca

Weekend Rewind: American Sprint Ca...

8/25/2014
(Photo Credit: Jimmy Jones Photography) TULSA, Okla. (August 24, 2014) - National and Regional competition across Arkansas, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas highlight this week's look back at the action of the American Sprint Car Series which included a first time visit to a newly opened facility as well as a return to a series favorite. Regional races included two battles between the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner and Smiley's Racing Products Lone Star Regions...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Winged Sprints
Johnny Key Classic Unkind To Tarlt

Johnny Key Classic Unkind To Tarlt...

8/25/2014
PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking the final lock in spot for the 54th Annual Johnny Key Classic Presented by Al’s Roofing Supply by way of his dominating win at the Ocean Speedway one week ago, mechanical gremlins haunted Tarlton all night on Saturday and cut his bid for a third crown short by 25 laps. “We had a really fast racecar each time we hit the track, but it was one of those nights where things just went wrong,” Tarlton said. “I have to thank Paul Baines and the guys for...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Tommy Tarlton, Winged Sprints
Brady Bacon – Surviving the Smackd

Brady Bacon – Surviving the Smackd...

8/25/2014
Heading into last weekend’s Kokomo Smackdown III in Indiana, Brady Bacon and the Hoffman #69 team trailed Dave Darland by five points in the USAC National sprint car series point standings. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver knew going in it would be tough racing on Darland’s home track, but he maintained his spot in the standings with a pair of top five finishes. This week, Brady will race three events in three different disciplines. He will drive Scott Ronk’s...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Brady Bacon, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Sammy Swindell Retiring From Full-

Sammy Swindell Retiring From Full-...

8/25/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Sammy Swindell has decided to retire from professional racing effective immediately. Swindell, who has driven for Big Game Motorsports the past four years of his 40-plus year career, isn’t planning to race again outside of the Chili Bowl Nationals. Here are his words to the fans: “After the last two weeks of our break from racing I have decided to retire from racing. I would like to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
VanDam Makes it Six on the Season

VanDam Makes it Six on the Season

8/25/2014
Another weekend of perfect weather setup for a great night of racing at Grays Harbor Raceway. The 360 Sprint Cars, Shipwreck Beads Modifieds, Pacific Hard Top Racing Association Dwarf Cars and Outlaw Tuners took to the 3/8's banked clay oval. PHRA Dwarf Cars: The Pacific Hard Top Racing Association Dwarf Cars would hit the track for the final time in 2014 at Grays Harbor Raceway. Portland, Oregon driver Jim Fischer, and Westland, Oregon's Tim Hester would start on the...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Haudenschild Scores Two More All S

Haudenschild Scores Two More All S...

8/25/2014
PETERSEN MEDIA: With the All Star Circuit of Champions spending their weekend at the Mercer Raceway Park, Jac Haudenschild and his Destiny Motorsports team picked two top three finishes as ‘The Wild Child’ ran second on Saturday night and scored a third place finish on Sunday night. Kicking Saturday night off by timing in second fastest in qualifying time trials, the Wooster, OH driver would finish fourth in heat race action, putting him in the fourth row of the...more
Petersen Media
  • Petersen Media on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Jac Haudenschild, 410 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints
DARLAND EDGES GRANT IN "SMACKDOWN"

DARLAND EDGES GRANT IN "SMACKDOWN"...

8/25/2014
Kokomo, Indiana…….In a rare day show due to rains delaying the Thursday portion of the Stoops Freightliner – Quality Trailer “Sprint Car Smackdown III,” Dave Darland etched his name into the history books along with Tom Bigelow atop the all-time AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car win list. The Lincoln, Indiana veteran came out on top of another great duel between he and Justin Grant to win the 30-lapper, his fifth win of the season. Grant got the jump from the pole, but...more
administrator
  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
DARLAND BECOMES ALL-TIME WIN KING

DARLAND BECOMES ALL-TIME WIN KING...

8/25/2014
Kokomo, Indiana…….Dave Darland didn’t waste any time breaking the tie atop the all-time USAC National Sprint Car win list, as he backed up his win on Saturday to match Tom Bigelow at 52 wins with the record-breaker in Sunday’s Stoops Freightliner – Quality Trailer “Sprint Car Smackdown III” at Kokomo Speedway. The Lincoln, Indiana native put himself alone on top of the mountain at his home track in front of frenzied fans. “53 feels great! Breaking Tom’s record is...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Ryan Smith Gets First Win While Ra

Ryan Smith Gets First Win While Ra...

8/25/2014
The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars ran at New Egypt Speedway in New Jersey for the Jersey Rush Tuesday night. Ryan Smith came away with his first career 410 sprint car win. The three shows scheduled for the weekend at three tracks were all rained out. The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars continue this week with a busy schedule. Williams Grove runs on Friday night August 29th. Saturday August 30th both Lincoln...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Ryan Smith, Port Royal Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway
7TH DMA WIN OF 2014 FOR PIERSON

7TH DMA WIN OF 2014 FOR PIERSON

8/25/2014
Bradford, VT……..Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. scored his seventh victory of the USAC DMA Midget season Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway. He passed Joe Krawiec on lap 12 and led the last 14 laps to win the 25-lap race over Jeff Champagne, Mike Chaffee, Krawiec and Josh Sunn. Vince Lucca led the first three laps. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 23, 2014 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Dean Christensen (#9 Miller), 2. Mike...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Bear Ridge Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
LAMB TAKES ORANGE COUNTY FEATURE

LAMB TAKES ORANGE COUNTY FEATURE

8/25/2014
Rougemont, NC……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. followed Friday’s USAC Eastern HPD Midget “special event” victory at Raleigh, N.C. with Saturday’s 30-lap “special event” victory at Orange County Speedway. Lamb passed Calvin Carroll on lap two and led all but the first lap to beat Blaine Leydig, Scott Hunter, Calvin Carroll and Nolan Allison. HPD USAC EASTERN MIDGET "SPECIAL EVENT" RACE RESULTS: August 23, 2014 - Rougemont, North Carolina - Orange County...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Chris Lamb, Orange County Speedway, Midgets
Schatz Sweeps Canada with Oil City

Schatz Sweeps Canada with Oil City...

8/25/2014
He is the first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series driver to sweep all five Canada events in a single season NISKU, ALBERTA - Aug. 23, 2014 - Saturday night, Donny Schatz did what no other World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series driver before him has ever done - with his win on the second night of the Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway he became the first driver to sweep all five Canada events in a single season. "I love Canada!" Schatz said. "We've always had great...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Donny Schatz, Castrol Raceway, World of Outlaws
Three Winners, Three Champions at

Three Winners, Three Champions at...

8/25/2014
KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 23, 2014 – In the end, the point leaders in each division held off the rest of the field, but it wasn’t easy. Ian Madsen drove to a strong fourth place finish in the 410 A main won by Mark Dobmeier to take that championship. Joe Beaver won the 360 driver title with a sixth place finish in a race won by Matt Moro. The BDS Motorsports #1 team claimed the 360 owner’s title. J Kinder needed a motor borrowed from the L&J...more
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  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Mark Dobmeier, Joe Beaver, Dustin Clark
LAMB WINS RALEIGH 30-LAPPER

LAMB WINS RALEIGH 30-LAPPER

8/25/2014
LAMB WINS RALEIGH 30-LAPPER Raleigh, NC……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. won last night’s “special event” 30-lap USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Wake County Speedway. Blaine Leydig finished second ahead of Nolan Allison, Tyler Corriher and Nikki Carroll. Lamb led all 30 laps for the victory. HPD USAC EASTERN MIDGET "SPECIAL EVENT" RACE RESULTS: August 22, 2014 - Raleigh, North Carolina - Wake County Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Nikki Carroll (#5 Carroll), 2. Jessica...more
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Tags: Chris Lamb, Wake County Speedway, Midgets
RAINS FORCE "SMACKDOWN" FINALE TO

RAINS FORCE "SMACKDOWN" FINALE TO...

8/25/2014
Kokomo, IN........Rains have forced this year's Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer "Sprint Car Smackdown III" finale, originally slated Saturday night, to be postponed until Sunday at Kokomo Speedway. The AMSOIL USAC Sprint Cars take to the track at 4 pm for hot laps after gates open at 2.
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Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT

KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT...

8/25/2014
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 21 & 23, 2014 - Kokomo, Indiana - Kokomo Speedway - Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer"Sprint Car Smackdown III" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Darland, 71p, Phillips-12.791; 2. Robert Ballou, 12x, Ballou-12.985; 3. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-13.176; 4. Jerry Coons Jr., 10E, Edison-13.178; 5. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-13.189; 6. Justin Grant, 40, Hery-13.197; 7. Jon Stanbrough, 37RW, Dutcher-13.267; 8. Shane...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
A Dominate Night at Castrol Racewa

A Dominate Night at Castrol Racewa...

8/25/2014
Schatz extends his points lead over second place Daryn Pittman to 169 NISKU, ALBERTA - Aug. 22, 2014 - Donny Schatz is on a roll. Since July 19 he has finished no worse than third, giving him 13 straight podium finishes, and he has World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series wins in seven of the last ten races, including Friday night's dominate performance on night one of the Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway. Schatz started the feature in third in his STP/Armor All car and...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
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Tags: Donny Schatz, Castrol Raceway, World of Outlaws
WATTS SURPRISES WESTERN HPDs AT VI

WATTS SURPRISES WESTERN HPDs AT VI...

8/25/2014
Visalia, CA…….Sean Watts of Atwater, Calif. won Friday night’s 25-lap USAC Western HPD Midget race at Plaza Park Raceway. It was his first series start! He passed Courtney Crone on lap eight and led the final 18 laps to beat Ashley Hazelton, Crone, Shawn Buckley and Jessop. Watts also had the fastest qualifying time and won the heat race. Saturday night’s race at Lemoore, Calif. has been cancelled. HPD USAC WESTERN DIRT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 22, 2014 - Visalia,...more
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Tags: Sean Watts, Plaza Park Raceway powered by Keller Auto Center, USAC Western States Midgets
Darin Van Dee Claims 29th Annual F

Darin Van Dee Claims 29th Annual F...

8/25/2014
KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA– Darin Van Dee of Deep River took the 29th annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. In a race that went the full 200 laps, the win paid him $1,000 for his efforts. Van Dee inherited the lead when defending champion, Mike Goff, made a stop in the pits to change a right rear tire at about the 170 lap mark. Goff returned to finish second on the lead lap and earn $700. Troy DeJong of Bussey finished third worth $500. Seven...more
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Tags: Knoxville Raceway, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT

KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT...

8/25/2014
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 24, 2014 - Kokomo, Indiana - Kokomo Speedway - Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer"Sprint Car Smackdown III" FIRST QUALIFYING RACE: (10 laps) 1. Justin Grant (#40 Hery), 2. C.J. Leary (#30 Leary), 3. Logan Jarrett (#29 Jarrett), 4. Tyler Courtney (#23c Courtney), 5. Brian Karraker (#3R Byram), 6. Chad Boespflug (#57 Hazen), 7. Brandon Mattox (#28 Mattox). NT SECOND QUALIFYING RACE: (10 laps) 1. Kevin Thomas Jr. (#9k...more
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Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
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