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Taylor Ferns Earns Spot in Prelimi

Taylor Ferns Earns Spot in Prelimi...

1/19/2014
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Jan. 19, 2013 — When Taylor Ferns drew the last starting position in the first heat on the opening night of the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Presented by General Tire, there was nowhere to go, but forward. And that’s exactly what the native of Shelby Township, Mich., did. She used strong performances in her heat race, Qualifier and B-main to earn a spot in the 25-lap preliminary feature that capped that night. Ferns lined up eighth for the first...more
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RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

1/27/2014
The annual NW racers swap meet will be this Saturday at the Burlington High School parking lot. The swap meet will start at 8:00am and continue to 2:00pm. Now is the time to get rid of those extra parts you don't need and get a great deal on the parts you do need! Don't forget to stop by the open house gatherings at Highline Performance in Sedro Woolley (360-856-2600) (next to Shark Racing Engines) and also at Speedmart in Burlington (360-757-4473). Burlington High...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Jan 27, 2014
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30 EASTERN HPD MIDGET DATES RELEAS

30 EASTERN HPD MIDGET DATES RELEAS...

1/27/2014
The 2014 USAC Eastern HPD Midget calendar contains 30 dates from April through November, encompassing more than a dozen different venues in five states. The season opens with an April 5 race at Orange County Speedway in Durham, N.C. and concludes with the John Blewett III North/South Shootout at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C. October 31 and November 1. In between are events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio and a pair of races in New York. The New...more
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USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT

USAC WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED SAT...

2/3/2014
USAC's 2013 Western racing champions will receive accolades Saturday night at the annual USAC Western "Night of Champions," to be held at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, located at 3015 Airpark Drive in Santa Maria, Calif. Happy hour begins at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the awards ceremonies. The top-10 in USAC's AMSOIL CRA Sprint, West Coast Sprint, Honda Western Midget and Honda Western Western Dirt Midget series will be honored, along with the top-5 in...more
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WESTERN HPD MIDGETS DEBUT AT BLYTH

WESTERN HPD MIDGETS DEBUT AT BLYTH...

2/3/2014
The 2014 USAC HPD Western Midget calendar reflects 32 dates (19 on pavement and 13 on dirt), beginning with this Saturday's opener at Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway at Blythe, Calif. Jarid Blondel and Bryant Dawson earned 2013 USAC Championships. Blondel won the 2013 Western title and Dawson was the 2013 Western Pavement king. Saturday's race will be the first for USAC's HPD Midgets since Jake Swanson's victory in 2011. Blondel scored 2013 victories at Madera, Calif. and Las...more
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Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

2/4/2014
The Modified class at Grays Harbor Raceway and Skagit Speedway will continue with the same rules package that was established for the 2013 season. The phase in period is still in affect and will be followed as it was intended. "I believe it is in the best interest of the racers to not see another rules change after one year." Stated GHR promoter Steve Beitler, "I am working on a program to keep the cost of racing down. I don't want to see added expenses that would ...more
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19 MIDWEST HPD MIDGET DATES LISTED

19 MIDWEST HPD MIDGET DATES LISTED...

2/6/2014
The 2014 USAC HPD Midwest Midget calendar reflects 19 events, while additional races are under negotiation and will be announced when firm. "We are looking at some exciting additional events which should create heightened competition and increased exposure this year," says HPD Midget coordinator Eric Rankine. "As those are finalized they will be released to enhance the schedules announced today. We had a tremendous battle for championships in 2013 and we expect another...more
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HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET R

HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET R...

2/10/2014
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99, Clark-14.117; 2. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-14.591; 3. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-14.946; 4. Annie Breidinger, 75, Breidinger-15.668; 5. J.R. Williams, 55, Bowman-NT; 6. Ashley Hazelton, 32, Hazelton-NT. DASH: (4 Laps) 1. Dawson, 2. A.Breidinger, 3. Hazelton, 4. T.Breidinger. NT FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. Bryant Dawson, 2. Toni Breidinger, 3. Ashley Hazelton, 4. Shawn Buckley, 5. J.R. Williams, 6. Annie Breidinger. NT FEATURE LAP...more
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23 WASHINGTON HPD MIDGET DATES REL

23 WASHINGTON HPD MIDGET DATES REL...

2/10/2014
The 2014 USAC HPD Washington Midget calendar includes 23 events, six of which will serve as "exhibition" races at Deming Speedway. The series kicks off at Deming May 2 and the opening points race unfolds the next night at Skagit Speedway in Alger. A total of five races are slated at Skagit, while Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma will host 10 events, including the series finale September 27. Races are also scheduled at Sunset Speedway in Banks, Oregon and Cottage Grove...more
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"SPECIAL" NON-POINTS RACE SUNDAY A

"SPECIAL" NON-POINTS RACE SUNDAY A...

2/10/2014
Phoenix, Ariz. driver Bryant Dawson opened defense of his 2013 HPD USAC Pavement Midget championship with a 25-lap feature victory Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, Calif. He posted the fastest qualifying time, won the dash and led the final 12 laps of the main event for the win. The HPD Western Pavement Midgets visit the new Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif. this coming Sunday in a "special event" which does not offer series...more
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ANDERSON LATEST PAVEMENT MIDGET AD

ANDERSON LATEST PAVEMENT MIDGET AD...

2/12/2014
Anderson (Ind.) Speedway, a USAC staple for participants for the past half-century, has joined the fold for 2014 as part of the Honda USAC Pavement Midget Series, which released its preliminary schedule today. Additional events are in the negotiation stage and will be announced when firm. Anderson joins Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Kalamazoo (Mich.) Motor Speedway and Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway hosting pavement Midget races this season, while negotiations are...more
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ACCELERATED PURSE SPIKES HAVASU'S

ACCELERATED PURSE SPIKES HAVASU'S...

2/14/2014
Discount Tire and Havasu 95 Speedway are proud to announce the "JW Mitchell Spring Classic," presented by Pit Boss Jacks and Roy Miller Freight Lines March 15 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. USAC Western Midget participants will benefit from an accelerated purse structure and additional incentives in the event which includes the Honda Western Pavement Midgets and the HPD Midgets. The Honda Western Pavement Midgets make their 2014 pavement points debut on the quarter-mile...more
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INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDROME RETURNS WIT

INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDROME RETURNS WIT...

2/14/2014
The Indianapolis Speedrome, USAC's most active track through its first 58 years, returns May 23 after a three-year hiatus, hosting the USAC HPD Midwest Pavement Midget Series. The series will return to the one-fifth paved oval for a repeat performance August 30. A total of 496 USAC events have graced the facility since USAC's debut in 1956 and the track is expected to host its historic 500th USAC race in the near future. No other race track is close in terms of total...more
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HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET "

HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET "...

2/16/2014
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-13.667; 2. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-13.789; 3. Wally Pankratz, 32, Pankratz-13.909; 4. Duke Love, 3, Love-14.139; 5. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-14.433; 6. Annie Breidinger, 75, Breidinger-14.455. FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. Duke Love, 2. Shawn Buckley, 3. Toni Breidinger, 4. Annie Breidinger, 5. Cody Jessop, 6. Wally Pankratz. NT FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-7 Buckley Laps 8-25 Duke. NEXT HPD WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET RACE:March...more
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WESTERN HPD DIRT OPENER MARCH 9 AT

WESTERN HPD DIRT OPENER MARCH 9 AT...

2/17/2014
The 2014 HPD USAC Western Dirt Midget Series debuts March 9 at Chowchilla (Calif.) Raceway, while the HPD Western Pavement Midget Series resumes March 15 at part of the "J.W. Mitchell Spring Classic" at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., an event also showcasing the Honda USAC Western Pavement Midgets. On Sunday afternoon, the HPD Western Pavement Midgets competed in a non-points "exhibition" race at the new Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif....more
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OCALA SPRINTS, ALL USAC MIDGETS TA

OCALA SPRINTS, ALL USAC MIDGETS TA...

2/17/2014
Buck and Betty Rice of Pro Source Professional Project Resources in Grand Saline, Texas have once again exhibited their support of USAC and grass roots racing with monetary fast qualifier postings for the upcoming "Winter Dirt Games V" AMSOIL National Sprint races at Ocala, Fla. and the entire 2014 Honda National Dirt and Honda Pavement Midget Series. Each fast qualifier at this week's February 20-21-22 Ocala Sprint races will earn a $200 Pro Source bonus. All 2014...more
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"COPPER ON DIRT" OPENS WESTERN MID

"COPPER ON DIRT" OPENS WESTERN MID...

2/24/2014
The 2014 Honda USAC Western Midget slate debuts this weekend in the 7th "Copper on Dirt" at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. The Midgets share the weekend billing with the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds and West Coast and CDM Late Model competition on Canyon's 3/8-mile dirt oval located near Phoenix. Defending Honda Western Midget titlist Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. hopes to pick up where he left off last year, a year which yielded nine feature...more
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Copper on Dirt this Weekend at CSP

Copper on Dirt this Weekend at CSP...

2/24/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 24, 2014) – The action will be intense atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval this weekend as the Phoenix-area track hosts the 7th Annual Copper on Dirt on Friday and Saturday after an open practice session on Thursday night. Four premier divisions will take to the racy oval on both nights including the non-wing USAC/CRA 410-ci Sprint Cars, USAC Western Midgets, West Coast vs. CDM Late Models and IMCA...more
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Marcham Collects Western Midget La

Marcham Collects Western Midget La...

2/19/2014
By Robert Haugh Photo by Michael Grosswendt Rising racing star Trey Marcham of Oklahoma recently collected the 2013 USAC-Western States Midget Rookie-of-the-Year honor as well Top 10 finishes in the USAC-WS Dirt and overall standings at the 2013 USAC Western “Night of Champions” banquet at the Santa Maria (Calif.) Museum of Flight on Feb. 7. “Our main goal at the beginning of the season was to get the Rookie of the Year award, so we were really excited to actually pull...more
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Rising Racing Star Trey Marcham of

Rising Racing Star Trey Marcham of...

1/26/2014
Though not coming home with a coveted Golden Driller trophy at the Super Bowl of racing, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, rising racing star Trey Marcham of Oklahoma competed bumper-to-bumper with over 280 of the best racers from the World last week and proved he’s one the fastest rising stars in racing, holding his own with some racing’s greatest drivers. Manning the Josh Ford Motorsports #73x Pinnacle Energy Services/ R. D. Marcham Energy/Best Western Tulsa Airport/...more
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Marcham Excited to Compete Amongst

Marcham Excited to Compete Amongst...

1/14/2014
Vying to win what is often dubbed the Super Bowl of racing, rising racing star Trey Marcham of Oklahoma will be gunning for the coveted Golden Driller trophy along with over 280 of the best racers from the World at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals this week. Manning the Josh Ford Motorsports #73x Pinnacle Energy Services/. Marcham Energy/Best Western Tulsa Airport TCR/Esslinger, Marcham practices on Monday, Jan. 13 and competes in Wednesday, January 13th’s River Spirit...more
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Oklahoma’s Trey Marcham Claims USA

Oklahoma’s Trey Marcham Claims USA...

12/9/2013
Oklahoma young gun Trey Marcham battled many of the best Midget racers in the West and the country in 2013 en route to claiming the USAC-Western States Midget Rookie-of-the-Year laurels, despite running a partial schedule. Driving the McQueen Racing #37 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen, Marcham impressed veteran peers all season, passing many cars with poise and patience beyond his years. Marcham claimed five Top 10s, three Top fives, one main event win and one Heat...more
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Trey Marcham Contends for Win, Set

Trey Marcham Contends for Win, Set...

9/24/2013
Battling with the leaders throughout the race and even taking the lead at times, Oklahoma’s Trey Marcham was looking to duplicate his Midget triumph earlier this year in the McQueen Racing #37 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen. After battling for the lead, Marcham claimed a solid fourth place run in the 30-lap USAC-Western States Midget feature at the 1/3-mile Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday, September 21. Starting fourth on the grid that included his car...more
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Trey Marcham Claims First Career M

Trey Marcham Claims First Career M...

8/15/2013
Storming to the lead on the second lap, Oklahoma’s Trey Marcham made his first-ever Midget win look easy in the McQueen Racing #37 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen, cruising to a commanding straightaway victory in the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) feature at the 3/8-mile Petaluma Speedway on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Starting sixth on the grid that included his car owner/teammate Shannon McQueen, Marcham jumped into second place on the opening lap, then took...more
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Fast Night Ends Quickly

Fast Night Ends Quickly

7/19/2013
Once again battling lady luck, McQueen Racing suffered another heartbreaking evening in the USAC-Western States event at the ¼-mile Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday, July 12. After opening hot laps with Oklahoma young gun Trey Marcham fastest in the McQueen Racing #37 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen and team owner Shannon “Lightning” McQueen fourth fast in the McQueen Racing #7 Lucas Oil/Simpson Race Products Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen, McQueen Racing was...more
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Marcham Doubles Up at Myrtle Beach

Marcham Doubles Up at Myrtle Beach...

7/6/2013
MYRTLE BEACH, SC :: Trey Marcham performed a clean sweep at Myrtle Beach Speedway to score his first career Late Model Stock Car win and then his second career win after sitting on the pole. With the twin race wins, Marcham is locked in to a top 10 starting position in the Myrtle Beach 400 which will be held in November. “We can start no worse than 10th in the Myrtle Beach 400 so I’m excited about that,” said Marcham. “The car was so good tonight; I can’t even begin...more
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McQueen Racing and Marcham Racing

McQueen Racing and Marcham Racing...

6/7/2013
Hoping to leave behind a recent stretch of bad luck, McQueen Racing had yet another strong performance on Saturday, May 11 at the USAC-Western States event at the 1/3-mile Santa Maria Speedway. Team owner Shannon McQueen started the evening with the fourth fastest mark in qualifying. “Lightning” McQueen raced to third from fifth in her Heat in the opening laps, only to suffer a broken left front brake mount, locking up the wheel and settling for sixth. Lining up 11th...more
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Trey Marcham Sweeps at I-44 Speedw

Trey Marcham Sweeps at I-44 Speedw...

4/28/2013
Trey Marcham’s night at I44 Riverside Speedway could be summed up with a broom in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, as he swept the stout competition for both the Non-Wing and A Class. Josh Marcham, on the other hand, ended his night early when on the front row of a B feature, the pole sitter literally ran Josh’s car up the wall, destroying the carburetors, air box, front axle, and shocks. Trey Marcham was nothing short of determined to win both A features...more
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Trey Marcham Wins at I-44 Speedway

Trey Marcham Wins at I-44 Speedway...

4/12/2013
NEWCASTLE, OK: After winning a Preliminary Mini-Sprint feature in the Ryan Craighead Memorial at I-44 Speedway in Oklahoma, Trey Marcham is now looking to flex some muscle in the UARA-STARS race at Rockingham Speedway on Satuday. “Winning that race was awesome,” said Marcham. “That was a two day show and we won on the first night. We won the heat race and started in the second row. We were able to take the lead when the green flag flew and we led every lap. It was...more
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Marcham Racing and McQueen Racing

Marcham Racing and McQueen Racing...

3/2/2013
Stepping out of the driver’s seat, team owner Shannon McQueen will be on the sidelines at this weekend’s Copper on Dirt, March 1-2 at the 3/8-mile Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona as she be assisting a pair of Oklahoma young guns, 18-year-old Alex Sewell of Broken Arrow and 21-year-old Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City, both whom will be piloting McQueen Racing Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen entries.Marcham, a senior Engineering student at Oklahoma...more
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McQueen Racing Announces Oklahoma’

McQueen Racing Announces Oklahoma’...

2/6/2013
McQueen Racing is pleased to announce 21-year-old young gun Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City will be piloting one of the potent McQueen Racing #7 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen entries at a dozen events during the 2013 racing season, starting with the USAC-Western States Copper on Dirt event, March 1-2 at the 3/8-mile Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona. Marcham, a senior Engineering student at Oklahoma University, brings experience in Micro Sprints, Ford Focus...more
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Marcham Racing Prepares for a Busy

Marcham Racing Prepares for a Busy...

12/3/2012
Mooresville, N.C. (December 3, 2012) - Preparations are underway and Trey Marcham is ready to race in both the Tulsa Shootout and the 2013 Chili Bowl. With over 500 competitors registered for the Shootout race weekend, Marcham is running in both the “A” Class Non-Winged and the “A” Class Winged divisions. Both the No. 32 ”blue tornado” driven by Trey and the No. 8 mini-sprint driven by younger brother Josh will be sponsored by Simpson Race Products, Metal Supermarkets...more
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Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

2/26/2014
Steve Beitler to Speak at Induction Ceremony Elma, WA, Feb. 26, 2014.....Steve Beitler, Promoter/General Manager of Grays Harbor Raceway, confirmed today that he will speak at the 6th Annual EARHoF Induction Ceremony. Beitler will take to the podium following the recognition and induction of the 2014 honorees and speak to the audience about his plans for this season and the future. EARHoF President, Rick Leighty expressed great pleasure in having Beitler speak, "It's...more
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“The Demon” Headlines Copper on Di

“The Demon” Headlines Copper on Di...

3/1/2014
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 28, 2014) – Reigning USAC/CRA Sprint Car champion Damion Gardner emerged from a wild three-car battle over the final rounds of Friday night’s 30-lap main event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval to top the opening night of the Seventh Annual Copper on Dirt. While “The Demon” took Sprint Car honors in front of R.J. Johnson and Gary Taylor, Johnson bested the USAC Western States Midgets, Don Shaw took West Coast Late...more
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JOHNSON TAKES “COPPER ON DIRT” MID

JOHNSON TAKES “COPPER ON DIRT” MID...

3/1/2014
Peoria, AZ……..R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. led all 20 laps to win Friday night’s Honda USAC Western Midget opener of the 7th “Copper on Dirt” at Canyon Speedway Park. Driving the Weiler Farms/Pecon Builders Spike/Fontana, he was trailed at the checkered flag by Alex Schutte, Trey Marcham, Terry Goodwin and Jake Swanson. Defending series champion Ronnie Gardner’s car was plagued by mechanical ills all night. Chad Nichols flipped during the feature. HONDA USAC WESTERN...more
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GARDNER WINS “COPPER ON DIRT” SPRI

GARDNER WINS “COPPER ON DIRT” SPRI...

3/1/2014
Peoria, AZ………Defending AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. led the final two laps two win Friday night’s opening race at the 7th “Copper on Dirt” at Canyon Speedway Park. He passed R.J. Johnson on the white flag lap and withstood the challenges of Johnson and Gary Taylor to put his Scott Sales/Advanced Racing Suspension Spike/J & D in victory lane. Johnson was second ahead of Taylor, Charles Davis Jr. and Josh Hodges. Taylor led the...more
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Copper on Dirt Finale Washed Out

Copper on Dirt Finale Washed Out

3/1/2014
PEORIA, Ariz. (March 1, 2014) – Persistent rain has forced the cancellation of Saturday night’s Seventh Annual Copper on Dirt finale at Canyon Speedway Park. Canyon Speedway Park returns to action on Saturday, March 22, with the Arizona Figure 8 Championships with the CSP season opener one week later on March 29 featuring the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with Micro Sprints, Pure Stocks and AMA Mod Lites. Additional information regarding CSP is available at...more
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RAINS FORCE "COPPER ON DIRT" CANCE

RAINS FORCE "COPPER ON DIRT" CANCE...

3/1/2014
Peoria, AZ........Heavy rains in the Phoenix area have forced cancellation of Saturay night's closing event of this year's 7th "Copper on Dirt" AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car and Honda USAC Western Midget races at Canyon Speedway Park.
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LAKE HAVASU HOSTS PAVEMENT MIDGETS

LAKE HAVASU HOSTS PAVEMENT MIDGETS...

3/4/2014
Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. hosts the next Honda USAC Western Midget race March 15, while the dirt portion of the calendar resumes May 3 at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway. R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. led all 20 laps to win Friday night's dirt opener at the 7th "Copper on Dirt" at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Driving the Weiler Farms/Pecon Builders Spike/Fontana, he was trailed at the checkered flag by Alex Schutte, Trey Marcham, Terry...more
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WESTERN HPD DIRT MIDGETS OPEN AT C

WESTERN HPD DIRT MIDGETS OPEN AT C...

3/4/2014
Hopefully the fourth time will be the charm as the one-third mile dirt Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway hosts the USAC HPD Dirt Midgets this Sunday afternoon. Weather conspired to force cancellation of USAC events scheduled there in 2007, 2009 and 2012. Sunday's race opens the 2014 dirt calendar for the USAC HPD Midgets. Bakersfield (Calif.) driver Cory Elliott emerged as the 2013 series champion and is expected to compete at Chowchilla and defend his title. Jarid Blondel,...more
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CHOWCHILLA CANCELLED

CHOWCHILLA CANCELLED

3/6/2014
Sunday's USAC HPD Western Dirt Midget race at Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway has been cancelled due to rain and wet grounds. It marks the fourth time in nine years that a USAC race at Chowchilla has fallen to the elements.
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PAVEMENT HPD MIDGET "50" AT LAKE H

PAVEMENT HPD MIDGET "50" AT LAKE H...

3/10/2014
Defending HPD USAC Pavement Midget Champion Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. leads the series to round two Saturday at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Saturday's feature will be a 50-lapper, making it one of the longest races of the season. Dawson won last year's Lake Havasu opener and notched five wins and five seconds on his way to the 2013 title. He also won this year's series opener at Blythe, Calif. February 8. Shawn Buckley, who sits third in the...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 3/10/2014
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DAWSON 2-FOR-2 AFTER 50-LAP HAVASU

DAWSON 2-FOR-2 AFTER 50-LAP HAVASU...

3/17/2014
Lake Havasu City, AZ……..Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. remained unbeaten in USAC HPD Westenr Midget Pavement competition after winning Saturday night’s 50-lap race at Havasu 95 Speedway. Dawson passed Wally Pankratz on lap two and led the rest of the way to beat Shawn Buckley, Toni Breidinger, Pankratz and Steve Myers. HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 15, 2014 – Lake Havasu City, Arizona – Havasu 95 Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99,...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 17, 2014
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WESTERN HPD PAVEMENT MIDGETS RESUM

WESTERN HPD PAVEMENT MIDGETS RESUM...

3/17/2014
Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. will try to remain undefeated in 2014 when the USAC HPD Western Midget Series resumes March 29 at Madera (Calif.) Speedway. He leads Shawn Buckley by 14 points in the new standings after winning Saturday night's 50-lap feature at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Dawson passed Wally Pankratz on lap two and led the rest of the way to beat Buckley, Toni Breidinger, Pankratz and Steve Myers. Dawson recorded five wins on his way...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 17, 2014
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Renovation projects underway at Gr

Renovation projects underway at Gr...

3/20/2014
Renovation projects underway at Grays Harbor Raceway! The ink is barely dry on the contract and the Funtime Promotions Team at Grays Harbor Raceway are at full speed! There are many renovation projects getting underway as the 2014 season quickly approaches. Danny Kirkpatrick and his K & B Excavating crew are busy reshaping the pit parking area. "The reshaping project will allow the pit parking area to drain and dry much quicker after a rain storm" said General Manager...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Mar 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 3/20/2014
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MADERA'S "SMOKEY HANOIAN CLASSIC"

MADERA'S "SMOKEY HANOIAN CLASSIC"...

3/24/2014
Bryant Dawson leads the USAC HPD Western Midget standings as the series visits Madera (Calif.) Speedway's "Smokey Hanoian Classic" this Saturday night. Also on the race card are the Honda Western USAC and BCRA Midgets. Dawson is undefeated so far in 2014 USAC Western HPD pavement racing, having won races at Blythe, Calif. and Lake Havasu City Ariz. He also posted the fastest qualifying time at both events. Dawson also was the fastest qualifier for both 2013 Madera...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 24, 2014
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"HANOIAN CLASSIC" WESTERN MIDGET O

"HANOIAN CLASSIC" WESTERN MIDGET O...

3/24/2014
Saturday night's "Smokey Hanoian Classic" includes both the Honda USAC Western and BCRA Midgets and the USAC HPD Western Pavement Midgets. It's the first of four scheduled USAC/BCRA Midget events at the one-third mile oval. The race kicks off the 2014 USAC Western Midget campaign at a track where 2013 Honda USAC Western Midget Pavement Champion Chad Nichols excelled. Nichols, of Colma, Calif., scored a victory, a second and a pair of thirds in six Madera starts on his...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 24, 2014
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MADERA RACES MOVED TO SUNDAY DUE T

MADERA RACES MOVED TO SUNDAY DUE T...

3/28/2014
Madera, CA........Saturday's "Hanoian Classic" at Madera Speedway has been moved to Sunday due to anticipated weather. The day's events, including Honda USAC and BCRA Western Midget and USAC HPD Midget racing, now begin with an 8 am pit gate opening, with track activity at 10 am and feature events beginning at noon.
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  • Admin Account on Mar 28, 2014
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SWANSON WIRE-TO-WIRE IN “HANOIAN”

SWANSON WIRE-TO-WIRE IN “HANOIAN”...

3/31/2014
Madera, CA……..Jake Swanson of Anaheim, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Sunday’s "Smokey Hanoian Classic" USAC HPD Western Midget race at Madera Speedway.Dillon Noble, the fastest qualifier, finished second ahead of Cody Jessop, Shawn Buckley and Tom Patterson. Buckley has assumed the series point lead. The race was USAC's 150th at Madera Speedway. HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 30, 2014 – Madera, California - Madera Speedway – “Smokey Hanoian...more
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DARRIN SNIDER TAKES MADERA’S “SMOK

DARRIN SNIDER TAKES MADERA’S “SMOK...

3/31/2014
Madera, CA……..Darrin Snider of Lakeport, Calif. won Sunday’s “Smokey Hanoian Classic” Honda USAC Western and BCRA Midget race at Madera Speedway. Driving the S & K Automotive/Reynolds Truck & Crane Beast/Ford, Snider led all 30 laps to beat fast qualifier Chad Nichols, Michael Snider, Nick Chivello and Alex Schutte. USAC WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE RESULTS (Co-sanctioned by BCRA): March 30, 2014 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway - “Smokey Hanoian...more
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