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MAVTV's "DIRTY 30" USAC COVERAGE B

MAVTV's "DIRTY 30" USAC COVERAGE B...

7/1/2014
Race fans across America, already exposed to spectacular auto racing coverage through MAVTV's "Dirty 30" programming, will delight in this Thursday night's "Spring Showdown"coverage of the April AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Airings of the Haubstadt race are at 12:30 and 3:30 pm ET Thursday's airing is the first of several USAC events slated for broadcast in the next five months, culminating with season-ending and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/1/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Tracy Hines, Canyon Speedway Park
Tracy Hines Tackles a Holiday Week

Tracy Hines Tackles a Holiday Week...

7/2/2014
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—July 2, 2014— The Fourth of July Weekend is comprised of three days and Tracy Hines will spend all three at the racetrack. That's the way the veteran driver likes it. He'll compete with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series in Indiana, and the Honda USAC National Midget Series in Wisconsin. Hines kicks off the three-race stretch on Friday, July 4, at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/2/2014
Tags: Tracy Hines, Angell Park Speedway, Lincoln Park Speedway
Ticket Available for November Spec

Ticket Available for November Spec...

7/2/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (July 2, 2014) – There will be only one place to be this November as the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval will close out the season in grand style with three don’t miss, blockbuster events. And you can make sure to have your tickets in hand now, as tickets are on sale now for all three events with discounted prices available for all purchases prior to October 1. November’s action includes the Mr. Excitement 40 Tribute to Terry...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/2/2014
Tags: Terry Belcher, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC National Sprint Cars
Fireworks and Sprint Cars, Can't G

Fireworks and Sprint Cars, Can't G...

7/4/2014
The week leading up to one of the most anticipated races of the year was a full on thrash!! The trip up north the previous weekend tuckered out the enitre Moose Crew, ( dang we're all getting old - that is, except for Jake!! ) Running Friday night in Watsonville, then Tom driving all night to Petaluma Speedway, racing and then back in the rig and heading the 8 hours home. Arriving home about noon on Sunday the crew unloaded the borrowed trailer and then sat back to...more
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  • Laurie Sertich on Jul 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/4/2014
Tags: Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
COONS LANDS LINCOLN PARK AMSOIL SP

COONS LANDS LINCOLN PARK AMSOIL SP...

7/5/2014
Putnamville, Indiana…….Jerry Coons, Jr. celebrated his independence in style Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway, as the Tucson, Arizona veteran captured his first AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season. It was the 15th career National Sprint win for Coons, tying him for 27th all-time. Coons found himself on the pole after qualifying eighth, but it was Dave Darland driving around the outside to take the initial lead on the 30-lapper. Coons darted under him...more
Ross VanEck
  • Ross VanEck on Jul 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/5/2014
Tags: Jerry Coons, Lincoln Park Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
30TH PERRIS CRA WIN FOR DAMION GAR

30TH PERRIS CRA WIN FOR DAMION GAR...

7/5/2014
Perris, CA……..AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point leader Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. scored his 30th career victory at Perris Auto Speedway in the series Friday night in the “Firecracker 40.” He got by Matt Mitchell on lap three and led the rest of the way in his Scott Sales Company/J & D Performance Spike. Mike Spencer ended up second at the checkered flag ahead of Nic Faas, Cody Williams and Ryan Bernal. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 4, 2014 –...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/5/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
CODY WILLIAMS TAKES “DOUG FORT MEM

CODY WILLIAMS TAKES “DOUG FORT MEM...

7/6/2014
Santa Maria, CA……..Cody Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. snatched the lead away from his brother Austin on the 19th lap and led the final 30 laps of Saturday night’s Paty at the Coast/”Doug Fort Memorial” at Santa Maria Speedway. Trailing him in the AMSOIL USAC/CRA feature were Mike Spencer, Damion Gardner, Austin Williams and Bud Kaeding. Cody piloted the John Jory AMA Plastics/Persall Masonry Spike/Shaver. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 5, 2014 – Santa...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/6/2014
Tags: Cody Williams, Damion Gardner, Mike Spencer
CRA “OFF” UNTIL AUGUST 16 AT PERRI

CRA “OFF” UNTIL AUGUST 16 AT PERRI...

7/6/2014
GARDNER WINS FIRECRACKER 40, CODY WILLIAMS #1 AT SANTA MARIA Damion Gardner can rest on his 111-point AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point lead for a while, as the series takes a hiatus until August 16 when it returns to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Gardner leads five-time champ Mike Spencer after Gardner’s victory last Friday at Perris and Cody Williams’ victory Saturday at Santa Maria, Calif. Gardner, of Concord, Calif., scored his 30th career victory at Perris Friday...more
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  • administrator on Jul 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/6/2014
Tags: Cody Williams, Damion Gardner, Mike Spencer
INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT GAS C

INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT GAS C...

7/6/2014
COONS TAKES LINCOLN PARK SPRINT WEEK “TUNEUP” The 27th “Indiana Sprint Week,” one of America’s most awaited dirt motorsports extravaganzas, is upon us. The first of seven races in nine nights is scheduled this Friday at the Gas City I-69 Speedway and includes, in addition to the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars, the USAC Midwest Dirt HPD Midgets. “Indiana Sprint Week” continues this Saturday at the Kokomo Speedway and Sunday at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Subsequent...more
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  • administrator on Jul 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/6/2014
Tags: Bloomington Speedway, Gas City I-69 Speedway, Kokomo Speedway
BYRD’S & BCI “PASSING MASTERS AWAR

BYRD’S & BCI “PASSING MASTERS AWAR...

7/9/2014
Competitors in this and next week’s 27th Annual “Indiana Sprint Week” AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car events continue to be the target of incentive awards, more of which were announced today. The driver passing the most cars in the seven slated races in nine nights will receive a $500 bonus, courtesy of Jonathan Byrd’s & Bryan Clauson, Inc. The “Passing Masters Award” is among awards which join the already-announced Hinchman Checkered Flag Award and ProSource Fast Time...more
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  • administrator on Jul 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/9/2014
Tags: Bloomington Speedway, Gas City I-69 Speedway, Kokomo Speedway
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM DEBUTS

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM DEBUTS...

7/9/2014
The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will debut a new 2015 calendar this weekend at the World of Outlaws-sanctioned Kings Royal championship at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The January-December, 2015, calendar features sprint cars that are currently on display in the Knoxville-based museum, or have been on exhibit in the past. It also features driver birthdays, including National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees. It will sell for $9.99...more
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  • administrator on Jul 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/9/2014
Tags: Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Erin Crocker
It's Never over Until It's Over

It's Never over Until It's Over

6/28/2014
Heart break for Jake & Team Moose. 30 cars,Jake went out 27th to qualify & came in 5th quick. Finished 2nd in heat & started outside front row of main. The green flag flying and Jake took off like a rocket, and there was no looking back. He took control of all restarts & was gone. He had the field so covered that in the video he wasn't even in the shits. Last couple laps Bernal closed in, closer & closer. Coming down for white Bernal gained, Jake got him back. Into...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/28/2014
Tags: Jake Swanson, Petaluma Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
STANBROUGH STAYS HOT, OPENS "SPRIN

STANBROUGH STAYS HOT, OPENS "SPRIN...

7/14/2014
Gas City, Indiana…….Jon Stanbrough picked up his third win in the last four outings with the AMSOIL National Sprint Cars, this time opening up the 27th “Indiana Sprintweek” with a flag-to-flag victory at Gas City I-69 Speedway on Friday. The Avon, Indiana driver piloted the Michael Dutcher Motorsports-owned MP Environmental Services – Indiana Underground Construction #37RW Maxim/Fisher to his 34th career series win. “It’s always good to start the week out on top and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/14/2014
Tags: Jon Stanbrough, Gas City I-69 Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
DARLAND BESTS GRANT IN KOKOMO "SPR

DARLAND BESTS GRANT IN KOKOMO "SPR...

7/14/2014
Kokomo, Indiana…….The legend of Dave Darland grew even larger on Saturday night at Kokomo Speedway. The Lincoln, Indiana veteran set a new all-time track record for his hometown speedway, and he backed it up by holding off Justin Grant in a spectacular finish to the night’s 30-lap Feature to record his 51st career AMSOIL National Sprint Car win, just one behind leader Tom Bigelow. Kevin Thomas, Jr. got the jump on polesitter Hunter Schuerenberg, but the two raced...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/14/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Chris Windom, Bryan Clauson
RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG’S “SP

RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG’S “SP...

7/14/2014
Lawrenceburg, IN………Rain interrupted Sunday night’s AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at the Lawrenceburg Speedway after the third heat race had been completed. The race will not be made up this year. Chase Stockon was the fastest qualifier before the rains came. “Indiana Sprint Week” resumes Wednesday night at the Terre Haute Action Track. AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 13, 2014 – Lawrenceburg, Indiana – Lawrenceburg Speedway – 27th “Indiana Sprint...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/14/2014
Tags: Bloomington Speedway, Gas City I-69 Speedway, Kokomo Speedway
4 MORE RACES CONCLUDE INDIANA SPRI

4 MORE RACES CONCLUDE INDIANA SPRI...

7/15/2014
STANBROUGH, DARLAND NOTCH WINS, RAIN INTERRUPTS LAWRENCEBURG “Indiana Sprint Week” concludes this week with four straight races Wednesday through Saturday. If the points race remains as tight as it is now, the finale at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt Saturday should be memorable. Drivers Dave Darland, Chris Windom and Justin Grant are separated by just four points in the ISW standings, following races last Friday and Saturday and Sunday night’s abbreviated event at...more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/15/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Chris Windom, Justin Grant
CLAUSON EXORCISES TERRE HAUTE DEMO

CLAUSON EXORCISES TERRE HAUTE DEMO...

7/17/2014
Terre Haute, Indiana…….Bryan Clauson picked a fine time for his first-ever win at the Terre Haute Action Track, as he charged to the win in the “Don Smith Classic” presented by First Financial Bank on Wednesday night during “Indiana Sprintweek.” For the two-time and defending AMSOIL Sprint Car National Champion, it was the third win of the year and 28th of his career, tying J.J. Yeley and Levi Jones for 12th all-time. After multiple cars were late to staging for the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/17/2014
Tags: Jerry Coons, Dave Darland, Brady Bacon
BALLOU BANKS LINCOLN PARK "SPRINTW

BALLOU BANKS LINCOLN PARK "SPRINTW...

7/18/2014
Putnamville, Indiana…….Robert Ballou broke a dry spell in the win department with the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, as he wired the field in a rim-riding display on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway. The Rocklin, California driver officially led every lap at the line but fought back advances from Chris Windom early and Bryan Clauson late to score his sixth career win with the series in the Deaton’s Waterfront Services – Vinny DePalma Motorsports #12x...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/18/2014
Tags: Robert Ballou, Bryan Clauson, Chad Boespflug
CLAUSON SNEAKS BY SCHUERENBERG FOR

CLAUSON SNEAKS BY SCHUERENBERG FOR...

7/21/2014
Bloomington, Indiana…….Bryan Clauson made it two wins and a second to propel him into the final night of “Indiana Sprintweek” with the point lead after using a late restart to pass Hunter Schuerenberg for the Friday victory at Bloomington Speedway. The two-time and defending AMSOIL Sprint Car champ made it his fourth win of the year in the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing – Chevy Performance #20 Beast/Kistler. Clauson started on the pole but Dave Darland grabbed the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/21/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Hunter Schuerenberg
BALLOU CLOSES "SPRINTWEEK" WITH HA

BALLOU CLOSES "SPRINTWEEK" WITH HA...

7/21/2014
Haubstadt, Indiana…….Robert Ballou won the battle on Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway, while Bryan Clauson won the war as the 27th “Indiana Sprintweek” came to a close. Both drivers picked up two wins on the week, and Clauson came out 30 points ahead of Ballou in the final tally for the week-long crown. Ballou began from the pole and took the early lead, as local favorite Kyle Cummins stayed tucked in tightly with the track being very fast early on. Cummins came on...more
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  • administrator on Jul 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/21/2014
Tags: Robert Ballou, Kyle Cummins, Bryan Clauson
KOKOMO’S “SMACKDOWN” NEXT FOR SPRI

KOKOMO’S “SMACKDOWN” NEXT FOR SPRI...

7/22/2014
CLAUSON, BALLOU SWEEP ISW CLOSERS; CLAUSON EARNS 2ND STRAIGHT INDIANA SPRINT WEEK TITLE The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car championship has tightened after four final Indiana Sprint Week races this past week. Only 34 points separate the top three drivers in the standings going into the August 21-22-23 “Smackdown III” at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. Dave Darland, still pursuing the all-time record of 52 series wins set by Tom Bigelow, needs one win at Kokomo to tie...more
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  • administrator on Jul 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/22/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Daron Clayton, Brady Bacon
Ballou wins Darland Memorial

Ballou wins Darland Memorial

8/5/2014
Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana August 5, 2014 Ballou wins Darland Memorial West Coast native wins Darland Memorial By BRETT BOWMAN Kokomo Tribune Kokomo Tribune ---- — Rocklin, California, sprint car standout Robert Ballou worked his way to the front, then held off a late charge to score the feature win in the Bob and Joan Darland Memorial event Sunday night at the Kokomo Speedway. Starting fifth in the talent-laden 30-lap main event, Ballou got past outside front-row...more
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  • Sacha Ballou on Aug 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/5/2014
Tags: Robert Ballou, Kokomo Speedway, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
OCEAN, CHOWCHILLA HOST WEST COAST

OCEAN, CHOWCHILLA HOST WEST COAST...

8/6/2014
Markus Niemela and Ryan Bernal will try to protect point leads in two USAC series which will combine for races this weekend at Watsonville and Chowchilla, Calif. Niemela, the driver from Finland, has a 20-point lead over Matt Mitchell in the USAC West Coast Sprint cars entering the two races, while Bernal, of Hollister, Calif., is 66 points ahead of Mitchell in the USAC Western Classic Sprint tally. Friday night’s race is at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, while...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/6/2014
Tags: Ryan Bernal, Matt Mitchell, Markus Niemela
FAAS TAKES CHOWCHILLA WEST COAST 3

FAAS TAKES CHOWCHILLA WEST COAST 3...

8/11/2014
Chowchilla, CA……..Nic Faas of Huntington Beach, Calif. captured Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC West Coast/Western Classic Sprint race at Chowchilla Speedway, leading the final 25 laps in his Berry Pack/King Racing Products Spike/Chevy. He passed Austin Liggett on lap six and never looked back, beating Danny Faria Jr., Brody Roa, Matt Mitchell and Richard Vander Weerd to the checkered flag. USAC WEST COAST/WESTERN CLASSIC SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 9, 2014 –...more
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  • administrator on Aug 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/11/2014
Tags: Nic Faas, Austin Liggett, Sanders Motorsports Indoor Chowchilla Speedway Barn Burner
CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL” NEXT FOR WES

CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL” NEXT FOR WES...

8/11/2014
GARDNER #1 IN PETALUMA 30-LAPPER The Honda USAC Western Midget series resumes August 30-31 in the 8th Annual “Louie Vermeil Classic” at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway and defending Honda USAC Western Midget Champion Ronnie Gardner is “ready” after his latest victory last weekend. Gardner, of Norco, Calif. won Saturday night’s 50-lap race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway in his Six8 Motorsports/Baldozier Racing Stewart/Esslinger and now trails series point leader Trey Marcham...more
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  • administrator on Aug 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/11/2014
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Trey Marcham, Calistoga Speedway
“CALIFORNIA RACERS HALL OF FAME NI

“CALIFORNIA RACERS HALL OF FAME NI...

8/11/2014
The USAC/CRA Sprint Car series resumes action this Saturday night at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway after a month-long hiatus. Two-time defending series champion Damion Gardner sits atop the 2014 standings, 111-ahead of five-time champion Mike Spencer. Gardner’s four Perris wins this season have extended his all-time Perris victory lead over Spencer to five (30-25). Only Richard Vander Weerd and Matt Mitchell, who has spurted to the lead in USAC’s West Coast Sprint...more
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  • administrator on Aug 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/11/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Mike Spencer, Matt Mitchell
"Moose Night At Perris Auto Speedw

"Moose Night At Perris Auto Speedw...

8/17/2014
For all of us that are avid sprint car fans, it is our desire and wish that we introduce as many people as we can to the sport that we are so passionate about. With that in mind every year we at Moose Racing host a " Huntington Beach Glass/Moose Night at Perris Auto Speedway. We contact friends that have shown an interest in attending, but never had and organize a night of fun, celebration and support for our driver and team. This year the interest in the team and...more
Laurie Sertich
  • Laurie Sertich on Aug 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/17/2014
Tags: Jake Swanson, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
#31 FOR “THE DEMON” AT THE PAS

#31 FOR “THE DEMON” AT THE PAS

8/18/2014
Perris, CA……..Damion “The Demon” Gardner of Concord, Calif. scored his 31st AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint car victort at Perris Auto Speedway Saturday night, piloting the Scott Sales Company/J & D Performance Spike to a 30-lap win. Kevin Thomas Jr. took second ahead of Austin Williams, Matt Mitchell and Jake Swanson. Nic Faas led the opening lap, Austin Williams led for 12 laps and Gardner led the rest of the way. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 16, 2014 –...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/18/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL CLASSIC” NEXT

CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL CLASSIC” NEXT...

8/18/2014
GARDNER GETS #31 AT THE PAS The 8th “Louie Vermeil Classic” is next up for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Two nights of racing at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway Aug. 30-31. Two nights of racing at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway (Aug.30-31) also showcase USAC’s Honda Western Midget series on the historic half-mile dirt track. Two-time defending series champion Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. takes a comfortable 155-point lead over five-time series king Mike Spencer into...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/18/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Mike Spencer, Calistoga Speedway
ELDORA’S “4-CROWN” NEXT UP FOR MID

ELDORA’S “4-CROWN” NEXT UP FOR MID...

8/18/2014
3 STRAIGHT FOR BELL AT ANGELL PARK The “4-Crown Nationals” at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio September 20 is next on the calendar for the Honda USAC National Midgets. Despite a disappointing 13th-place finish Sunday night at Sun Prairie, Wisc., Rico Abreu continues to enjoy a comfortable 82-point lead in the standings over runner-up Tracy Hines. Defending series champion Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. scored his third consecutive Angell Park Speedway victory in...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/18/2014
Tags: Eldora Speedway, USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars
3RD “SPRINT CAR SMACKDOWN” ON TAP

3RD “SPRINT CAR SMACKDOWN” ON TAP...

8/18/2014
The Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer “Sprint Car Smackdown 3” unfolds this week at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway as the torrid battle for supremacy in the AMSOIL National Sprint Car series reached a fever pitch. Dave Darland, chasing one of USAC’s most cherished all-time records, enters the three-night extravaganza with a miniscule five-point lead over Brady Bacon, while Bryan Clauson is just 34 points behind the leader. More than 200 points are available at...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/18/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Kokomo Speedway
SPONSOR, PRIZE LISTS GROW FOR “SPR

SPONSOR, PRIZE LISTS GROW FOR “SPR...

8/20/2014
This year’s Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer “Sprint Car Smackdown III” at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway is rapidly becoming one of America’s destination events for participants and fans alike. The three-night racing extravaganza begins Thursday and runs through Saturday night at the 1/3-mile dirt oval. In addition to securing Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer as the title sponsor for 2014, the event has already generated an impressive list of performance-driven...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/20/2014
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT

KOKOMO AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT...

8/22/2014
AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 21, 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 Cottle,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/22/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
RAIN JUMBLES "SMACKDOWN" SCHEDULE

RAIN JUMBLES "SMACKDOWN" SCHEDULE

8/22/2014
Rain interrupted Thursday night's opening of the Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer "Sprint Car Smackdown III" after qualifying and two heats had been conducted at Kokomo Speedway. The remainder of Thursday's program will resume beginning at 2 pm Saturday. Friday's program remains unchanged at present and Saturday night's finale will begin after the completion of Thursday's events. Dave Darland was the fastest qualifer Thursday while heats went to C.J. Leary and Chase...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/22/2014
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 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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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
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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
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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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
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
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
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
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
“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
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
DARLAND’S #53 BREAKS ONE OF USAC’s

DARLAND’S #53 BREAKS ONE OF USAC’s...

8/27/2014
The “People’s Champ” is now USAC’s winningest Sprint Car driver of all time! Dave Darland’s remarkable career has carried him to a record few thought would ever be broken. And, it took him 22 years to break it, scoring his 52nd and 53rd victories this past week to surpass the mark of 52 established by Tom Bigelow during his USAC career. The Bigelow record stood for 33 years! It was fitting that Bigelow was one of the first to congratulate Darland in victory lane Sunday...more
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  • administrator on Aug 27, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/27/2014
Tags: Dave Darland, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
3 “CALIFORNIA SPRINT WEEK” FINALES

3 “CALIFORNIA SPRINT WEEK” FINALES...

9/2/2014
BELL, ABREU SHARE “VERMEIL” SPRINT GLORY AT CALISTOGA The 2014 “California Sprint Week” concludes this week with races at Chico, Watsonville and Santa Maria, Calif. Thursday’s “Gold Cup” race is at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, while Friday’s race is at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville and Saturday’s race is at Santa Maria Speedway. Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. continues to lead the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car series with a 126-point cushion over Mike Spencer after...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Mike Spencer, Christopher Bell
CHICO’S “GOLD CUP” LOOMS FOR MIDGE

CHICO’S “GOLD CUP” LOOMS FOR MIDGE...

9/2/2014
BELL, ABREU GRAB “VERMEIL” MIDGET WINS AT CALISTOGA Defending Honda USAC Western Midget Champion Ronnie Gardner leads the series to this Thursday night’s “Gold Cup” race at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. He has a 40-point lead over Trey Marcham in the current standings after last week’s races at Calistoga Calif. Honda USAC National Midget point leader Rico Abreu of Rutherford, Calif. and teammates Christopher Bell and Tanner Thorson “swept” the podium Saturday...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tanner Thorson, Christopher Bell
ABREU GRABS “VERMEIL” SPRINT CLOSE

ABREU GRABS “VERMEIL” SPRINT CLOSE...

9/2/2014
Calistoga, CA……..Rico Abreu of Rutherford, Calif. wheeled his Abreu Vineyards sprinter to victory in Sunday night’s 30-lap “Louie Vermeil Classic” AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Calistoga Speedway.He led the final nine laps after passing Christopher Bell on lap 22. Austin Williams led the first three laps and Bell led the next 18. Kevin Thomas Jr. took second at the checkered flag ahead of Bell, Geoff Ensign and Bradley Terrell. USAC AMSOIL USAC/CRA/WESTERN CLASSIC...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Rico Abreu, Calistoga Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
BELL WINS CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL” MI

BELL WINS CALISTOGA’S “VERMEIL” MI...

9/2/2014
Christopher Bell of Norman, OK won Sunday night’s 30-lap “Louie Vermeil Classic” Honda USAC Western Midget finale at Calistoga Speedway. Bell passed teammate Tanner Thorson on lap 26 and led the final five laps in his Toyota TRD Bullet/Speedway Toyota. Tanner Thorson was second ahead of Ronnie Gardner, Cody Swanson and Nick Chivello. Trey Marcham led the first 13 laps and Thorson led the next 12 before Bell went to the front. USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Christopher Bell, Calistoga Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
BELL RINGS FOR CHRISTOPHER IN “VER

BELL RINGS FOR CHRISTOPHER IN “VER...

9/2/2014
Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. passed Ryan Bernal on the 24th lap and led the rest of the way to claim Saturday night’s 30-lap “Louie Vermeil Classic” ASMOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Calistoga Speedway in his Dennis Roth Revcon Suspension/Southern Pacific Farms KPC. The race featured five official lead changes as Bell was trailed by CRA point leader Damion Gardner, Rico Abreu, Brody Roa and Robert Ballou. Mike Spencer led the first 10 laps, Bernal led three, Bell led...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Christopher Bell, Calistoga Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
TERRE HAUTE SPRINTS RAINED OUT - R

TERRE HAUTE SPRINTS RAINED OUT - R...

9/2/2014
Terre Haute, IN........Friday night's "Jim Hurtubise Classic" AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car race at the Terre Haute Action Track was rained out and has been rescheduled for Thursday night, September 18.
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/2/2014
Tags: Terre Haute Action Track, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
GARDNER GRABS “GOLD CUP” AT CHICO

GARDNER GRABS “GOLD CUP” AT CHICO

9/5/2014
print Car point leader Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. wheeled his Scott Sales Company/J & D Performance Spike to victory in Thursday night’s “Gold Cup Race of Champions” 30-lapper at Silver Dollar Speedway. He passed Mike Spencer on lap 16 and led the rest of the way to beat Bud Kaeding, Colby Copeland, Brody Roa and Kevin Thomas Jr. Jake Swanson led lap one and Spencer the next 14 before Gardner, the fastest qualifier, went to the front. AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR...more
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  • administrator on Sep 05, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/5/2014
Tags: Damion Gardner, Silver Dollar Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
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