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Tulare night two results- Rico Abr...

5/13/2012

Cancen Oil KWS Series presented by Goodyear Results – Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway Saturday May 12 “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial” 28-cars Fast time: Roger Crockett 13.800 Heat one: Kyle Hirst, Shane Golobic, Roger Crockett, Cory Eliason, Trey Starks, Sean McMahan, Doug Gandy Heat two: Tommy Tarlton, Tim Kaeding, Jonathan Allard, Bud Kaeding, Andy Gregg, Mike Faria, Koen Shaw Heat three: Willie Croft, Brent Kaeding, Bobby McMahan, Peter Murphy, Cody Lamar, Chad Compton,...more

Gary Thomas on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/13/2012

Tags: Rico Abreu

Brad Kuhn Captures Santa Maria Mop...

5/12/2012

USAC MOPAR WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 12, 2012 - Santa Maria,Ca - Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brad Kuhn,10c,Cook-15.372; 2. Cory Kruseman, 17k,KrusemanEnt-15.378; 3. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-15.459; 4.Scott Pierovich,35, Pierovich-15.511; 5. Danny Ebberts, 5 , VanDyne-15.519; 6. Robby Josett, 68, Johnson-15.637; 7. Frank Guerrini,63, Guerrini-15.637; 8. Jake Swanson, 05 , Swanson-15.676; 9. Troy Rutherford, 86 , Martens-15.716; 10. Britton Bock,...more

Admin Account on May 14, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Brad Kuhn, Santa Maria Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets

Jared Peterson takes IGNITE ETHANO...

5/12/2012

USAC IGNITE ETHANOL FUEL MIDGET SERIES - SUNSET SPEEDWAY, Banks, OR SATURDAY, May 12, 2012 QUALIFYING FAST TIME - 1. Todd Hartman #21 (Hartman) 16.090; Jared Peterson #3s (Stewart) 16.143; Garret Johnson #3g (Johnson) 16.183; Garrett Thomas #14 (Thomas) 16.323; Chase Goetz #91 (Goetz) 16.819; Ariel Biggs #11e (Emery) 17.074; Michael Millard #23 (Millard) 19.443; Rene Angel #2a (Angel) 25.241; Hannah Lindquist #3h (Lindquist) NT HEAT RACE (8 Laps) 1. Chase Goetz, 2....more

Admin Account on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Jared Peterson, Sunset Speedway Park, Modifieds

USAC Ignite Midwest Midgets - Colu...

5/12/2012

May 12 - Columbus Motor Speedway USAC Ignite Midwest Midgets Qualifying - Davey Hamilton, Jr. (60) - 14.023 Ryan Krachun (29) - 14.042 Ross Rankine (9) - 14.138 Sam McGhee (11m) - 14.161 Cooper Clouse (14) - 14.198 Toby Alfrey (5) - 14.212 Chris Lamb (911) - 14.259 Joey Greening (17g) - 14.353 Nic Davidson (39) - 14.391 Gage Walker (7) - 14.400 Michael Fanelli (19) - 14.534 Stratton Briggs (2) - 15.013 Calvin Carrol (24) - 15.143 Austin Nemire (91) - 15.364 Adam...more

Admin Account on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Toby Alfrey, Columbus Motor Speedway, USAC Midwest Midgets

Davey Heskin Finishes First in Thr...

5/12/2012

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 12, 2012 – Davey Heskin led every lap of the 410 main event, but the fans at Knoxville were treated to great racing Saturday night. The bad news for the St. Michael, Minnesota driver happened in post-race inspection. Officials determined that his mufflers needed further scrutiny so the winning check for $3,000 has been withheld until they can be sent to the manufacturer. The same is true for 360 feature winner, Wayne Johnson,...more

Admin Account on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Davey Heskin, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints

SCHUERENBERG SHOOTS DOWN ANOTHER W...

5/12/2012

Haubstadt, Indiana.......Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, Missouri backed up his win from last week by dominating most of a flag-to-flag 30-lap "Spring Showdown" Main Event on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway. The event was held in conjunction with the Midwest Sprint Car Series. After polesitter Levi Jones grabbed the early advantage, Schuerenberg used a tall cushion to take the lead on lap four. He would never relinquish it, setting a torrid pace through traffic and...more

Admin Account on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Hunter Schuerenberg, Tri-State Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars

NOTHING CAN STOP LARSON AT TULARE,...

5/12/2012

USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT RACE RESULTS: May 12, 2012 - Tulare, California - Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - "Chris & Brian Faria Memorial" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. D.J. Netto, 7N, Netto-16.101; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.236; 3. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.267; 4. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.320; 5. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.386; 6. Kyle Larson, 72, Ford-16.390; 7. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.415; 8. Peter Murphy, 11, Iturriria-16.484; 9. Matt Mitchell,...more

Admin Account on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Kyle Larson, West Coast 360 Sprinters, Non-Winged Sprints

Pelkey Rallies to Canyon victory a...

5/12/2012

Cody Morris, Apache Junction, Arizona (5-12-2012) - Regional race fans were in for a sensational night of non winged sprint car racing as the ASCS Canyon Region ventured in for the second Canyon stop at Apache Junction’s Arizona Speedway. Following the most recent stop in Yuma, Arizona, the Canyon competitors arrived at Arizona Speedway prepared for their third contest in as many weeks. Saturday night’s Arizona Speedway event also marked the second of six scheduled...more

Cody Morris on May 13, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Josh Pelkey, ET Motopark, ASCS Canyon Regional

Kinser Restores World of Outlaws P...

5/12/2012

The King dominates features at Williams Grove, tightens championship points race MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - May 12, 2012 - Steve Kinser cruised to a pair of victories Saturday at a packed and rowdy Williams Grove Speedway, first snapping his 27-race winless streak with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and later claiming the Morgan Cup on behalf of the series. Kinser, the World of Outlaws career wins leader, entered the event with only five feature laps led this season....more

Admin Account on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Steve Kinser, Williams Grove Speedway, World of Outlaws

Larson wins Faria Memorial KWS ope...

5/12/2012

Kyle Larson wins “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Spring Shooutout” opener at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – May 11, 2012…Elk Grove, California native Kyle Larson considers the Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway to be his favorite track and on Friday night he showed exactly why that is the case. Driving for well known car owner Paul Silva the 19-year-old took the lead from Tommy Tarlton in the main event and held off a closing Jonathan Allard to score victory...more

Gary Thomas on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Kyle Larson

I-30 Speedway dates changed to Jun...

5/12/2012

Little Rock, AR (May 12, 2012) After further review of the rescheduled dates for I-30 Speedway by track management and ASCS officials, the dates announced for Friday June 1st and Saturday June 2nd have been moved to Friday June 29th and Saturday June 30th. All drivers and crew members need to save all Pit Passes purchased on May 11th as they will be valid for the rescheduled date. Anyone unable to make the June 29th or 30th dates can also use the Pit Pass for any...more

Bryan Hulbert on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: I-30 Speedway, Winged Sprints

It's Shark Friday at Chico

5/12/2012

Becker Gets Second Win of the Year (May 10, 2012)…During the past six years, Sean Becker has had to change rides frequently from year to year at Silver Dollar Speedway. What else does he do at Chico? He wins. Sean Becker picked up his 38th career sprint car win at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday night driving the #27 Bastio/Dobbs/Maxwell owned sprint car. “It took me about two weeks to get comfortable with this car and the set-up but I have to thank the crew and...more

troy hennig on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Sean Becker

Tulare KWS night one results- Kyle...

5/12/2012

Cancen Oil King of the West Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear Results – Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway Friday May 11 “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial” 26-cars Fast time: Cody Lamar 13.361 Heat one: Tommy Tarlton, Jason Statler, Kyle Hirst, Bud Kaeding, Bobby McMahan, Craig Stidham, Doug Gandy, Pat Harvey Heat two: Evan Suggs, Tim Kaeding, Jonathan Allard, Cory Eliason, Peter Murphy, Sean McMahan, Trey Starks, Danielle Simpson, Geoffrey Strole Heat three: Kyle Larson,...more

Gary Thomas on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/12/2012

Tags: Kyle Larson, NARC King of the West Sprints

Rahmer Rallies in Outlaws Season D...

5/11/2012

Pennsylvania legend passes Hodnett for lead with five laps to go to claim the opener MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - May 11, 2012 - To say Fred Rahmer knows his way around Williams Grove Speedway is an understatement. Since claiming the 1986 Rookie of the Year, Rahmer has amassed eight track championships en route to becoming the winningest driver in Williams Grove history. He added to that list on Friday and picked up his fifth career World of Outlaws feature victory in front of...more

Admin Account on May 12, 2012
Article Date: 5/11/2012

Tags: Fred Rahmer, Williams Grove Speedway, World of Outlaws

VSR Fields Three Headed Monster Th...

5/11/2012

This Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway, the VanLare Steering Repair stable will field the equivalent of a dream team on the Petaluma 3/8ths adobe for Round #4 of the PitStopUSA Wingless Sprint Car Series with a Silver Cup Champion in one car, a Petaluma Speedway Track Champion in another and a two-time USAC Champion in yet a third VanLare Steering Repair entry. Rio Linda’s Scott Hall, already the 2012 Silver Cup Race of Champions winner, leads the VSR team into...more

Ron Lingron on May 11, 2012
Article Date: 5/11/2012

Tags: Petaluma Speedway

EAGLE MOTORSPORTS/DON OTT RACING E...

5/11/2012

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 10, 2012) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be taking it’s Eagle Motorsports/Don Ott Racing Engines number 9 raffle (sprint) car to the Upper Midwest on May 18-19 with stops at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, on Friday and Fairmont Raceway in Minnesota on Saturday. The car will also be out front of The State Bank of Fairmont on Saturday afternoon, May 19, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. According to museum special events...more

Admin Account on May 11, 2012
Article Date: 5/11/2012

Tags: Fairmont Raceway, Rapid Speedway, JSTS - Jackson Speedway Touring Series

Shawn Mize new MRD chassis

5/11/2012

MRD CHASSIS

Shawn Mize on May 11, 2012
Article Date: 5/11/2012

Tags: Shawn Mize, ASCS Lone Star Region, Winged Sprints

Posse 1, Outlaws 0: Dietrich Claim...

5/10/2012

The Pennsylvanian collects his first career World of Outlaws victory at Lincoln ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - May 10, 2012 - The flash bulbs kept popping, the confetti kept falling and the celebration kept intensifying. It wasn't a normal Victory Lane. Then again, Danny Dietrich isn't a normal winner and the World of Outlaws vs. Pennsylvania Posse rivalry isn't a normal matchup. Dietrich, a native Pennsylvanian whose 24th birthday is a week and a half away, picked up his first...more

Admin Account on May 11, 2012
Article Date: 5/10/2012

Tags: Danny Dietrich, Lincoln Speedway, World of Outlaws

Events Added to ASCS 305 Schedule

5/10/2012

Tulsa, OK (May 10, 2012) – A trio of events have been added to the schedule that comprises the ASCS 305 division. Events will be held in Texas and New Mexico with Lady Luck Speedway, Abilene Speedway, and White Sands Speedway all signing on. All three events will count towards the first ASCS 305 point’s championship. Events will be held Friday May 18th and Lady Luck Speedway in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday May 19th and Abilene Speedway in Abilene, Texas and Saturday June...more

Bryan Hulbert on May 10, 2012
Article Date: 5/10/2012

Tags: Abilene Speedway, White Sands Speedway, Lady Luck Speedway

Carson McCarl – Another Top Ten!

5/10/2012

Carson McCarl – Another Top Ten! (Bill W) May 10, 2012 – It was another solid Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway for 17 year old Carson McCarl. The Rookie in the 360 class rebounded from a tough late restart to finish seventh in the main event, while coming out after two nights of racing in second place in the point standings. The Altoona, Iowa driver will be back in the saddle this Saturday night at Knoxville. Opening night saw Carson emerge with the points...more

administrator on May 10, 2012
Article Date: 5/10/2012

Tags: Carson McCarl, Winged Sprints

Strole, Allard, banquet announceme...

5/10/2012

(Geoffrey Strole shown at Antioch early this year. Photo by Steve Lafond) With a much anticipated double header on tap at Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend, the “KWS Tonight” crew will be on the air Thursday evening to get everyone ready for what will be an action packed two nights of racing. In addition to the various items we’ll discuss on the show, people can also tune in for the announcement of the date and location of our championship awards banquet weekend. To...more

Gary Thomas on May 10, 2012
Article Date: 5/10/2012

Tags: Jonathan Allard, Geoffrey Strole, NARC King of the West Sprints

Charge from 16th for a Top 5

5/9/2012

5/9/2012 - There were 29 cars that competed last Friday night in the Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region match up at Sapulpa, Oklahoma’s Creek County Speedway. Kyle started 3rd in his heat race and finished 2nd, which gave him an A Feature starting position of 8th. He made a few early passes on the small ¼ mile and finished in a hard fought 7th place with a bent front axle that occured in a late race collision with Jonathan Beason. Saturday evening Kyle raced the...more

Admin Account on May 29, 2013
Article Date: 5/9/2012

Tags: Kyle Bellm, 360 Sprints - Winged, Winged Sprints

Kerry Madsen – PA Posse Awaits!

5/9/2012

(Bill W) May 9, 2012 – Next up for Kerry Madsen and the Keneric Racing #29 team will be three dates with the PA Posse. Tonight, they will tackle the “Gettysburg Clash” at Lincoln Speedway near Abbottstown, before heading to Williams Grove Speedway Friday and Saturday near Mechanicsburg. Last weekend, Kerry found himself vying for a lead at Eldora Speedway on Friday before an accident. He would finish twelfth on Saturday. In Friday’s prelim at Eldora near Rossburg,...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/9/2012

Tags: Kerry Madsen, Winged Sprints

Wednesdays with Wayne – Putting Of...

5/9/2012

(Bill W) May 9, 2012 – Surgery scheduled for last Thursday was put off for Wayne Johnson. Having broken his nose in seven places, he decided to wait until the conclusion of the racing season, and that decision paid off with a big win at Knoxville Raceway in the 410 class. The Wayne Johnson Racing #77x team hits the road again with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series this weekend on Friday and Saturday nights at the I-30 Speedway near Little Rock, Arkansas. With a...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/9/2012

Tags: Wayne Johnson, Winged Sprints

Rain Postpones The Gettysburg Clas...

5/9/2012

The World of Outlaws face the Pennsylvania Posse at Lincoln Speedway ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - May 9, 2012 - Rain has plagued the World of Outlaws once again. This time the showers on Wednesday delayed The Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway, which is the first showdown of the season between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse. The event is postponed until Thursday. The front gate is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with qualifying at 7 p.m. Tickets from Wednesday's show are...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/9/2012

Tags: Lincoln Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints

Back on the West Coast: Trey Stark...

5/9/2012

Puyallup, Wash.—May 9, 2012 — The sprint car education that Trey Starks received the last few weeks competing with the World of Outlaws at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa and the legendary Eldora Speedway in Ohio was priceless. The 16-year-old returns to the West Coast this weekend, and looks to employ what he learned on the two hallowed half-miles, as he takes to the track at a traditional California bullring at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. Starks will contest...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/9/2012

Tags: Trey Starks, Winged Sprints

Always a Challenge: Kraig Kinser H...

5/8/2012

Bloomington, Ind.—May 8, 2012 — There are hot beds of sprint car racing all around the country, but none are quite like Central Pennsylvania. The tracks each have their own nuances and unique characteristics and present a challenge to drivers that only see them a handful of times each season. The fans are some of the most loyal and diehard in the sport. Last, but certainly not least, the competitors take a great pride in defending their home turf and are some of the...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Kraig Kinser, Winged Sprints

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series...

5/8/2012

The Maryland track hosts Round 2 of the Kasey Kahne Challenge on Sunday, May 20 HAGERSTOWN, Md. - May 8, 2012 - There is one driver in particular who has his sight set on the upcoming Ollie's Bargain Outlet presents the Kasey Kahne Challenge brought to you by O'Neill Race Gear event. Cody Darrah, who drives for the NASCAR star, grew up watching races at Hagerstown Speedway - site for Round 2 of the Kasey Kahne Challenge on Sunday, May 20, with the World of...more

Admin Account on May 09, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Hagerstown Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints

Larson & Abreu throw their names i...

5/8/2012

Photo by Steve Lafond of Tear Off Heaven Fotos Young hot shoes Kyle Larson & Rico Abreu return to California for “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Spring Shooutout” in Tulare this Friday & Saturday By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – May 8, 2012…The excitement level is set to be kicked up a notch with the Cancen Oil KWS Series presented by Goodyear this weekend, as young stars Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu throw their names into the mix for the “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Spring...more

Gary Thomas on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Kyle Larson, Rico Abreu, Thunderbowl Raceway

Hafertepe Hustles to Quick Time an...

5/8/2012

Sam Hafertepe Jr. and The Zemco Racing Team used a couple of time trial shows at Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway this past weekend to prepare for this week’s World of Outlaw (WoO) invasion of Pennsylvania. Friday night at Williams Grove was rained out but not before Sam laid down the fastest lap in time trials. Saturday night saw Hafertepe battle hard all night long and finish solidly in the top 10. Friday night at Williams Grove Hafertepe was hooked up in...more

administrator on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Winged Sprints

Brent Kaeding Breaks Back into Vic...

5/8/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA: The California Sprint Car scene continues to be dominated by Factory Kahne shocks, and last weekend was no different as Brent Kaeding picked up his first win since 2010 on his Factory Kahne shock package and 2012 Tulsa Shootout Champion, Heath Duinkerken continued his winning ways, as he scored a 600 win in Visalia, CA. One week after drivers in the King of the West series swept the top six positions in Placerville, CA, Brent Kaeding led the charge in...more

Petersen Media on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Brent Kaeding

Up to Speed: David Gravel Sets Bli...

5/8/2012

Watertown, Conn.—May 7, 2012 —To say that David Gravel knows how to put together a fast lap at Eldora Speedway is an understatement. In two nights, in two different cars, with two different engines, Gravel set fast time at the famed half-mile. Gravel’s first trip to Eldora may have been unforgettable, but after setting fast time, leading the main event, and scoring his first top-five finish at the track, this visit was a weekend to remember. Friday night presented many...more

Admin Account on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: David Gravel, Winged Sprints

Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Times, T...

5/8/2012

Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Times, Three Races This Weekend! (Bill W) May 8, 2012 – The McCarl racing family is loving life, and a busy weekend awaits them ahead. Terry will be running three nights: Jackson, Minnesota on Friday, Knoxville, Iowa on Saturday, and Brandon, South Dakota on Sunday. Son Carson will return to Knoxville’s 360 class, while son Austin will get his season started at the Huset’s Speedway. Saturday night, TMAC finished fourth at Knoxville. Times...more

administrator on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/8/2012

Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series...

5/7/2012

Lincoln Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - May 7, 2012 - In the midst of an electrifying championship battle, the World of Outlaws are headed to Posse country this week for the first time during the 2012 campaign. There have been eight changes atop the points standings this season with Sammy Swindell and Donny Schatz trading the lead the last five races. Swindell, who has won four of the last eight races - including Saturday night at Eldora Speedway...more

Admin Account on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Lincoln Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints

Canyon Campaign resumes Saturday a...

5/7/2012

Cody Morris, Tulsa, Oklahoma (5-7-2012) - The non winged stars of the ASCS Canyon Region will showcase their third event in as many weeks this Saturday, May 12th at Apache Junction’s Arizona Speedway Buckeye, Arizona’s Chargin’ Charles Davis Jr. is off to an excellent start chasing his third career ASCS Canyon Region title following season crowns in 2008 and 2009. Davis has propelled the Massey Motorsports no. 50 into victory lane in three of four early contests. Davis...more

Cody Morris on May 08, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson, ET Motopark

Ensign/Lay Team Up to Win PitStopU...

5/7/2012

PETALUMA SPEEDWAY - 5/5/12 Two weeks ago, Sebastopol, CA’s Geoff Ensign had a break in his schedule. The 22 year old and two-time USAC Champion did what he always did in that situation, use his racing contacts and found something to drive. Setting up an agreement with Petaluma regular Brett Lay and his Vallejo Coin Exchange/A1A Performance Muffler/D&F Auto Body and Paint #24b, Ensign came into Round 3 of the PitStopUSA 360 Series at Petaluma Speedway ready to...more

Ron Lingron on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Geoff Ensign, Petaluma Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars

Updated KWS point standings

5/7/2012

Cancen Oil KWS Series presented by Goodyear point standings after May 5 Tim Kaeding 633 Jonathan Allard 623 Brent Kaeding 581 Bobby McMahan 578 Evan Suggs 577 Shane Golobic 547 Jason Statler 543 Peter Murphy 534 Andy Gregg 527 Willie Croft 518 Craig Stidham 507 Chad Compton 506 Tyler Wolf 500 Richard Brace Jr. 474 Rico Abreu 394 John MichaelBunch 386 Doug Gandy 380 Cody Lamar 363 Geoffrey Strole 346 Pat Harvey 336 Kyle Hirst 267 Danielle...more

Gary Thomas on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: NARC King of the West Sprints

Bud Scores Pair of Seconds

5/7/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA- Making an appearance in a winged sprint car Friday night, and a non-winged sprint car on Saturday night, Bud Kaeding posted back to back second place finishes, including running second to his father, Brent on Friday. “Second is never fun, but it was pretty cool seeing my old man get the win Friday night,” said Bud. Driving the Werbach Motorsports No.20 machine, Kaeding started the race back in the sixth position. With the track slicked off completely,...more

Petersen Media on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Bud Kaeding

Rico Runs Eighth at Dodge City

5/7/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA: Rico Abreu spent his weekend competing with the USAC National Midget Series, and the rookie midget driver scored an eighth place finish during the non-stop 30-lap feature after recording a DNF on Friday night. “I’m loving racing the midget,” said Rico. “If I can stop making some rookie mistakes, I think we will be pretty good this year.” During the opening round of ‘The Duel in Dodge City’, Abreu timed his Toyota Racing Development/Abreu Vineyards/Keith...more

Petersen Media on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

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Rapid Speedway Season Opener This...

5/7/2012

Well good ol' Mother Nature took out all of us for racing this past weekend, so everyone is ready to go racing this weekend!! We are all very excited to see the doors open up at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, IA this Friday and we are opening the season with a little something extra for the Pizza Ranch of Rock Rapids B-Modifieds for our B-Modified Special, special thanks to Pizza Ranch of Rock Rapids! This is going to be an exciting season I can't wait to get it...more

Admin Account on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Rapid Speedway, NSL Non-Wing Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints

Kruseman Edges Gardner in Ventura...

5/7/2012

Despite some smaller than normal car counts this season, the racing at Ventura Raceway has been outstanding in all divisions. Saturday night proved this once again with close hard fought racing action that saw the midget win separation of first and second be less than .02 of a second. The near dead heat race saw Cory Kruseman take the win over hard charging Ronnie Gardner by .017 of a second. It just can't get much closer than that. It took transponder scoring...more

Ventura Raceway on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Cory Kruseman, Ventura Raceway, Modifieds

Bergman Scores Second Win of 2012

5/7/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA- One week after claiming his first career Lucas Oil ASCS National win, and first win of 2012, Seth Bergman backed it up by scoring a regional win Saturday night at Creek County. Competing against the Sooner Region, Bergman’s night got off to a great start as he was able to work his Petersen Motorsports/Speedmart/Eagle from fourth to second in his heat, putting him in the night’s top-eight re-draw. Pulling a two, the Evergreen state driver put his entry...more

Petersen Media on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

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Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Sprin...

5/7/2012

Cancen Oil King of the West Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear Notes & Pertinent Info Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway – “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Spring Shootout” What: The Cancen Oil KWS Series presented by Goodyear will head for a big double-header weekend at the always action-packed Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare this coming Friday & Saturday May 11 & 12. It will be just the second two-night show for local 410 Winged Sprint Car racing at the track since the year...more

Gary Thomas on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Thunderbowl Raceway, NARC King of the West Sprints

TBJ Has Rough Go At Knoxville

5/7/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA- Going to work at the famed Knoxville Raceway in the 410 division on Saturday night, Tony Bruce, Jr can only shake his head in frustration, and turn the page as the Owasso, OK driver salvaged a 13th place finish after what he calls a terrible start to the night. “I just didn’t start the night off on the wheel,” Bruce, Jr admitted. “Wayne worked his tail off on the car all night, and I didn’t do my part.” With 30 cars in the pits at the historic ½ mile,...more

administrator on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Tony Bruce, Winged Sprints

Tarlton Scores First Win of 2012 I...

5/7/2012

PETERSEN MEDIA- After taking the last two weeks off from racing, Tommy Tarlton returned to the Kings Speedway Saturday night, and scored his first win of 2012, as he continues his stout 2012 campaign. “What a way to come back after a couple weeks off,” said Tarlton. “I want to thank Jason Meyers for filling in for a few nights, but it feels great to get back here, and score a win.” Again in action with the Rebel Cup Series, Tarlton put together what was nearly a...more

Petersen Media on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Tommy Tarlton, Winged Sprints

DAVE CALDERWOOD, AGE 69

5/7/2012

Dave Calderwood, a long-time car owner and supporter of cars in all three National series, passed away at home in Bakersfield, California on Saturday, April 28th after an extended illness. Calderwood's cars were iconic in winning races on both the Midget & Silver Crown circuits in the 1990s. His familiar look on a race car returned in 2010 when Tracy Hines, who had driven for Calderwood in the past, started campaigning the #4 with Calderwood and his company, MP...more

Admin Account on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Non-Winged Sprints

Lucas Oil ASCS heads for Double He...

5/7/2012

Tulsa, OK (May 7, 2012) - Affectionately known as “Hammer Hill” I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas is set to host the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV this Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th. This weekend’s double-header marks rounds ten and eleven in the 2012 championship hunt which took a dramatic turn coming out of competition at the Salina Highbanks and Riverside International Speedway two weeks ago. Taking the points lead after his second national tour win...more

Bryan Hulbert on May 07, 2012
Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: I-30 Speedway, ASCS National, Winged Sprints

BERNAL'S SECOND STRAIGHT COMES AT...

5/7/2012

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: May 5, 2012 - Santa Maria, California - Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Danny Faria, 17v, Faria-15.727; 2. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-16.054; 3.Richard VanderWeerd, 10, VanderWeerd-16.221; 4. Kevin Barnes, 36b, Barnes-16.314; 5. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.323; 6. Danny Sheridan, 18K, Kittle-16.332; 7. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.357; 8. Jace VanderWeerd, 88, VanderWeerd-16.483; 9. Kyle Smith, 51T, Smith-16.587; 10. Matt...more

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Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Ryan Bernal, Santa Maria Speedway, USAC Western Sprint Car Series

Nichols win the "Gerhardt Classic"...

5/7/2012

USAC MOPAR WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 5, 2012 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway - "Gerhardt Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-13.762; 2. Chad Nichols, 17n, Nichols-13.801; 3.Cole Carter, 10c, Cook-13.897; 4. Nick Chivello, 27b, Chivello-13.943; 5. Shannon McQueen, 7 , McQueen-14.111; 6. Dan Gundo, 6x, Gundo-14.149; 7. Frank Guerrini, 11b, Guerrini-14.222 FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Carter, 2. Nichols, 3. Pierovich, 4. Chivello, 5....more

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Article Date: 5/7/2012

Tags: Chad Nichols, Madera Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets

Brian Brown – Long Road Trip!

5/7/2012

(Bill W) May 7, 2012 – The Brian Brown Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team endured a lot of windshield time this past weekend, as their planned venture to the Jackson Speedway in Minnesota was a wash. Returning to their home state of Missouri, they charged from 17th to 4th in ASCS-Warrior action at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. This weekend, they plan a return trip for the rain date at Jackson before running in 410 competition at the Knoxville...more

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Tags: Brian Brown, Winged Sprints

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