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Over 100 Attend "Salute to Bob Tro

Over 100 Attend "Salute to Bob Tro...

2/19/2010
[b OVER 100 ATTEND “SALUTE TO BOB TROSTLE” INCLUDING RAY LEE GOODWIN AND SIX MORE OF TROSTLE’S FORMER SPRINT CAR DRIVERS] [i KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 19, 2010)] Last night’s “Salute to Bob Trostle” was a resounding success with over 100 friends and family members coming out to honor 1993 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Bob Trostle and his wife Dorotha. The initial program in the National Sprint Car Museum’s new Sprint Car 101 Third Thursday Series was...more
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Feb 19, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/19/2010
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
1st Annual Jamie Ball Fundraiser

1st Annual Jamie Ball Fundraiser

2/19/2010
Date: Friday March 5, 2010 Location: Dyer Hudson Hall at the KNOXVILLE RACEWAY Admission-(Adults $7)(Kids $3(10-17))(Under 10 FREE!) Dinner: 5:00 PM – till gone Live Auction by Rick Van Donsler: 7:00 PM – ? We will be serving dinner (Pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, and potato salad). Beer, Wine Coolers and Pop sold all night! There will be a live auction to follow (hotels, oil changes, national’s tickets, toys, shirts, gift certificates, and much more). So come...more
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  • administrator on Feb 19, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/19/2010
Tags: Jamie Ball, Winged Sprints
A New Era Begins for Eighteenth An

A New Era Begins for Eighteenth An...

2/18/2010
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 17, 2010) - On Friday, June 4, a new era will begin for the eighteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at the famed Knoxville Raceway in south central Iowa. 2010 will mark the first time that the one-of-a-kind race, open only to drivers age fifty and older, will be partnered with a World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series event on the same card. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on Feb 18, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/18/2010
Tags: Gary Wright, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – At Home at

Wednesdays with Wayne – At Home at...

2/17/2010
[i (Bill W) February 17, 2010] Wayne Johnson brought his race gear to Florida for a reason. He was able to show it off, driving Glenn Styres #0 car last Thursday in All Stars action at East Bay Raceway Park. Styres was snowed in at home, and Wayne ran second for most of the feature event, before a tangle involving a lapped car sidelined him. He will return to Florida this weekend and next, before continuing his pursuit of a ride for 2010. The Knoxville, Iowa driver...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Feb 18, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/17/2010
Tags: Wayne Johnson, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
"Salute to Bob Trostle" All Set f

"Salute to Bob Trostle" All Set f...

2/16/2010
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 15, 2010) - The initial program in the National Sprint Car Museum’s new “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series is all set to debut this Thursday, February 18, with the “Salute to Bob Trostle” on the museum’s second floor at 7 p.m. Said curator Tom Schmeh today, “The museum had to postpone the program on the third Thursday in January due to an ice storm and then Bob experienced more medical complications last week, but I think we are all...more
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Feb 16, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/16/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Rainy Days at

Tuesdays with TMAC – Rainy Days at...

2/16/2010
Tuesdays with TMAC – Rainy Days at East Bay! (Bill W) February 16, 2010 – For Terry McCarl, East Bay Raceway near Tampa, Florida has been a special place. On ten occasions, he has found victory lane. Three nights with the All Stars at East Bay was something he looked forward to, but two rain outs and an unfortunate accident sidelined the Big Game Treestands #24, and ended the year in Florida prematurely. Thursday night was the only one that didn’t give in to Mother...more
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  • administrator on Feb 16, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/16/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
FRC/UC Ticket Renewals Begin Today

FRC/UC Ticket Renewals Begin Today...

2/16/2010
Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Challenge Ticket Renewals Begin Today! (Bill W) February 16, 2010 – Ticket renewals for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the USAC Searsboro Telephone Company Ultimate Challenge being today! Starting today, you can purchase your tickets for both events by calling McTwo Promotions at 515-957-0020, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The remaining tickets will be up for grabs starting on March 23! Infield party passes...more
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  • administrator on Feb 16, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/16/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
7 Different Sprint Winners in a Ro

7 Different Sprint Winners in a Ro...

2/15/2010
Nobody has yet been able to grab a second checkered flag in USAC Sprint racing at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. That could change this weekend when the Rosemont Copper “Copper on Dirt” unfolds at the 3.8-mile dirt oval. The six previous USAC Sprint races at the track have yielded six different winners. One of those was 2010 USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car point leader Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. Gardner comes to Tucson with an unblemished 2010 record, leading all...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 15, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/15/2010
Tags: Arizona Motorplex, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Return to Oklahom

World of Outlaws Return to Oklahom...

2/15/2010
Concord, NC—February 15, 2010—The World of Outlaws will return to Oklahoma this season for the first time since 2005 on Saturday, April 10 with the series inaugural visit to Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, which is located right near the Oklahoma/Arkansas state line. The series was scheduled to compete at the high-banked 3/8-mile in 2005, but Mother Nature was victorious in that one. The World of Outlaws debut at Tri-State Speedway will mark the first-ever 410-winged...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 15, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/15/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Steve Kinser, Tri-State Speedway
$20,000 POINT FUND FOR WEST COAST

$20,000 POINT FUND FOR WEST COAST...

2/15/2010
(SANTA MARIA, CA – FEBRUARY 6, 2010) Series Promoter Chris Kearns has announced that the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series will have a $20,000 point fund. With sponsorship provided by the United States Auto Club, Hoosier Tire, and SouthWest Contractors, the series champion is guaranteed a minimum of $5,000. "It is great to have a sanctioning body like USAC involved in the West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series. When someone thinks of Non-Wing Sprint Car Racing, USAC is...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 15, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/15/2010
Tags: Thunderbowl Raceway, USAC 360 Sprint Series, Non-Winged Sprints
Gearing Up: A Look Ahead at a Busy

Gearing Up: A Look Ahead at a Busy...

2/14/2010
Concord, NC—February 14, 2010—With the season opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park in the books, the World of Outlaws prepare for a busy stretch of races that will take the series to five different tracks in four states for seven races over a 23-day period as the 2010 season begins to shift into gear. The first of those events is the Second Annual Las Vegas Super Sprint Classic at The Dirt Track at...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 15, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/14/2010
Tags: Kraig Kinser, Donny Schatz, Jason Sides
JACK HEWITT WILL DO IT AT THE COPP

JACK HEWITT WILL DO IT AT THE COPP...

2/13/2010
[i Kevin Montgomery Tucson, AZ (February 13th, 2010)] – Jack Hewitt, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee and undoubtedly one of the greatest open wheel drivers of all time, will make his way to Tucson’s USA Raceway were he will be honored as Grand Marshal for the 4th running of The “Copper on Dirt”. Hewitt, the first and only driver to win the elusive 4-Crown at Eldora Speedway, will also be in action on the track! The famous two-seat sprint car will be on hand...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 15, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/13/2010
Tags: Shane Cottle, Darren Hagen, Ricky Stenhouse
Shane Carson, Rich Brahmer, Kenny

Shane Carson, Rich Brahmer, Kenny...

2/12/2010
[b Shane Carson, Rich Brahmer, Kenny Jacobs, Randy Smith, Brian Paulus, Tommie Estes, Jr., & Ray Lee Goodwin Join Museum’s “Alphabet Soup Line-Up"] [i Knoxville, Iowa] In the words of famed Knoxville Nationals announcer and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Jack Miller, “Holy Cow!” That expresses the excitement that is building this week at the National Sprint Car Museum as more confirmations have been received for the special reception on Friday, August 13,...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on Feb 13, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/12/2010
Tags: Kenny Jacobs, Brian Paulus, Randy Smith
4th "Copper on Dirt" National/CRA

4th "Copper on Dirt" National/CRA...

2/12/2010
Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. takes an unblemished 2010 record to USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. this weekend for this year’s 4th Rosemont Copper “Copper on Dirt.” He led all 60 laps in winning the two 30-lap features comprising the “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” at Tampa, Fla.’s East Bay Raceway Park last week. Gardner, the 2005 USAC/CRA Champion, leads the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car standings into the “tripleheader” at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. The program...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 13, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/12/2010
Tags: Darren Hagen, Damion Gardner, East Bay Raceway Park
Kaeding Eye "Copper on Dirt" Jump

Kaeding Eye "Copper on Dirt" Jump...

2/12/2010
Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif. hopes to start the 2010 USAC Silver Crown Championship Series the same way he started the 2009 campaign, with a victory in the Rosemont Copper “Copper on Dirt.” The three-time series titlist hopes to become the first driver in USAC history to win four Silver Crown championships. Jimmy Sills also won three Silver Crown titles, but Kaeding’s victory at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix last year propelled him to a record-tying crown. This...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 13, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/12/2010
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Bud Kaeding, Levi Jones
WoO Wrap: 39th Annual Florida DIR

WoO Wrap: 39th Annual Florida DIR...

2/11/2010
[i Concord, NC—February 10, 2010—] Fans first: Always looking to put the fans first, the World of Outlaws implemented some show enhancing changes to the race night format and procedure in 2010 and the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, served as the first test, with double file restarts leading the way. There were a couple of double file restarts in the A-Feature on opening night and then a couple in the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 11, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/11/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Jason Sides
Sam Hafertepe Jr. Impressive Flori

Sam Hafertepe Jr. Impressive Flori...

2/10/2010
Sunnyvale, Texas-Sam Hafertepe Jr and The Plumbfast Racing Team turned in an impressive performance this past week that resulted in 2 top 10 finishes during the always difficult season opening races in Florida. Unfortunately despite being a top 10 car on all five nights of racing action the team would only see the chequered flag twice which took away from what had been a very impressive performance by the Sunnyvale, Texas native. The year started out at Ocala Speedway...more
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  • administrator on Feb 10, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/10/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
RAIN OUT - Tuesday's Tampa Sprint

RAIN OUT - Tuesday's Tampa Sprint...

2/9/2010
[i Gibsonton (Tampa), Fl] Rains and wet grounds have forced cancellation of Tuesday night's "Bubba Army Sprint Nationals" Amsoil USAC National Sprint race at East Bay Raceway Park. Damion Gardner leads the series standings going into Wednesday night's "Bubba Army Sprint Nationals" closer at East Bay. Gardner won Monday night's 2010 season opener.
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 09, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/9/2010
Tags: USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
Joey Saldana Wins 2010 DIRTcar Nat

Joey Saldana Wins 2010 DIRTcar Nat...

2/9/2010
[b Joey Saldana Wins 2010 DIRTcar Nationals Title: Looks to Carry Momentum to Las Vegas] [i Barberville, FL—February 9, 2010—] Joey Saldana didn’t really know what to expect heading into the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, as he normally races for most of the off-season and arrives in the Sunshine State in mid-season form. The new tires from Goodyear, as well as some rule, format and procedural changes...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 09, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/9/2010
Tags: Joey Saldana, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
Brandon Wimmer – New Season Begins

Brandon Wimmer – New Season Begins...

2/9/2010
[i (Bill W) February 8, 2010 –] Brandon Wimmer and Owner, Rick Ferkel’s #0 team have their season underway with the All Star Circuit of Champions in Florida. The pair was able to qualify for the main event on the first night at Volusia Speedway Park last Wednesday. They came out of the two-night show with a comfortable feel for their new J&J chassis sprinter with Goodyear tires. The All Stars were joined by many from the World of Outlaws as is always the case in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Feb 09, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/9/2010
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Volusia Speedway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
Tuesdays with TMAC – East Bay Next

Tuesdays with TMAC – East Bay Next...

2/9/2010
Tuesdays with TMAC – East Bay Next! (Bill W) February 9, 2010 – With the week at Volusia in the books, the record will show Terry McCarl getting stronger as the races wore on. A pair of strong qualifying efforts in the Big Game Treestands #24 with the World of Outlaws show that the Altoona, Iowa sprint car driver will be a force to be reckoned with again this season. This week, he’ll tackle the All Star Circuit of Champions in three nights of racing action at East...more
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  • administrator on Feb 09, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/9/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
Alissa Geving eyes additional midg

Alissa Geving eyes additional midg...

2/8/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Chicko Motorsports Media] [b PENNGROVE, CA (2-7-10] – After her first time competing at the famous Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma last month, open wheel racer Alissa Geving is will look to add more midget racing opportunities to her schedule in 2010. The Penngrove native is geared up for a busy year of racing ahead racing multiple venues in California both winged and wingless. "I'm ready to get down to business again," said eighteen-year-old...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Feb 08, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/8/2010
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Championship Stan

World of Outlaws Championship Stan...

2/8/2010
Barberville, FL—February 8, 2010—Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, used a win and a fourth-place finish along with being second quick in time trials on both nights of racing to leave Florida as the World of Outlaws championship point leader as he chases his fifth consecutive title, with Sunday’s winner 20-time series champion Steve Kinser and Joey Saldana both tied for second, just three markers behind. The trio of drivers are the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 08, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/8/2010
Tags: World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Back on Track: Steve Kinser Wins F

Back on Track: Steve Kinser Wins F...

2/7/2010
Barberville, FL— February 7, 2010—Heading into the 2010 season, 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser said that he felt better than he had in two or three years, after having off-season surgery to fix a bulging disc in his neck. He started the season off very strong and was in contention for wins in each of the first three races of the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway. Kinser sealed the deal on Sunday...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 08, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/7/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Volusia Speedway Park
Racing for the Troops mourns loss

Racing for the Troops mourns loss...

2/7/2010
[i by Bill Sullivan, Racing for the Troops Media] [b WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (2-7-10)-] It is with great sadness that all of us at Steve Harris Racing and the Racing for the Troops Sprint Car Team have lost our founder and our dear friend, Steve Harris on Saturday, February 6, 2010 following a long courageous battle with cancer. "We are all very saddened in this time of loss," said Bobby McMahan, primary driver for the Racing for the Troops and a key associate of World...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Feb 07, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/7/2010
Tags: Steve Harris, Winged Sprints
On Top Again: Donny Schatz Wins 20

On Top Again: Donny Schatz Wins 20...

2/6/2010
[i Barberville, FL— February 6, 2010] —Donny Schatz wrapped up 2009 standing on top of the podium after claiming his fourth consecutive World of Outlaws title, and he began the 2010 season on top again taking the win on Saturday night in the season opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park. Schatz lined up third in the Armor All J&J and quickly moved into second and then battled Tim Shaffer and led the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 08, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/6/2010
Tags: Joey Saldana, Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers
Racing Season Begins This Friday f

Racing Season Begins This Friday f...

2/4/2010
[b Racing Season Begins This Friday for Early Bird Winners – National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum] Knoxville, Iowa (January 3, 2010) -- With the drop of the green flag this Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park, the 2010 World of Outlaws sprint car season will begin and so will the racing season for lucky raffle ticket holders who have purchased chances on the 2010 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame J&J Chassis / Kistler Engines raffle car. Six tickets have been...more
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Feb 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/4/2010
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Sprint Car Hall of Fame, Winged Sprints
What a Team: Steve Kinser & Donny

What a Team: Steve Kinser & Donny...

2/4/2010
[b What a Team: Steve Kinser & Donny Schatz Begin First Year Together at Tony Stewart Racing in the DIRTcar Nationals] Barberville, FL—February 4, 2010—Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz have combined to win each of the last eight World of Outlaws championships and nine of the last 10. The pair has won a total of 213 World of Outlaws A-Feature events over the last decade, with Kinser taking 117 of those checkered flags and Schatz 96. The duo will begin a new chapter as...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 04, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/4/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, World of Outlaws
Previewing the 39th Annual Florida

Previewing the 39th Annual Florida...

2/3/2010
Barberville, FL—February 2, 2010—The first green flag of the 2010 season is about to fly for the World of Outlaws in the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. Following the closest point race in series history that saw Donny Schatz edge Jason Meyers by just 19 points to win the title, another stout field of drivers is assembled and ready to do battle in the nine month nearly 80-race...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/3/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers
Wednesdays with Wayne - Two Podium

Wednesdays with Wayne - Two Podium...

2/3/2010
(Bill W) February 3, 2010 – Wayne Johnson scored two podium runs including a third at the President’s Cup and a second with the World Series Sprintcars at Premier Speedway during his trip “Down Under”, driving the Brett Smith #USA39. He has returned to the States and will wrench for Glenn Styres this week in Florida. Just in case, he has brought his helmet bag in his quest to land a ride for 2010. A six race schedule in Australia started with the President’s Cup at...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Feb 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/3/2010
Tags: Wayne Johnson, ZZZ_Premier Speedway, Winged Sprints
Goodyear Tires Gaining Traction Wi

Goodyear Tires Gaining Traction Wi...

2/3/2010
[b Goodyear Tires Gaining Traction With World of Outlaws Drivers: Early season win builds Lasoski’s confidence in his team and new tires] Barberville, FL -- Feb. 3, 2010 -- Danny Lasoski was confident coming to Florida this February that he would have one of the teams to beat in the highly competitive World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. After a weekend tuneup for the DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio, Lasoski’s confidence level is sky high. The 2001...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 03, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/3/2010
Tags: Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws, Goodyear Tires
Tuesdays with TMAC – Florida Sunsh

Tuesdays with TMAC – Florida Sunsh...

2/2/2010
Tuesdays with TMAC – Florida Sunshine! (Bill W) February 2, 2010 – The season in the States is underway for the Big Game Treestands #24 team and its driver, Terry McCarl. The first time out at Ocala Speedway in Florida last Friday night, the Altoona, Iowa driver recorded the quick time with the All Star Circuit of Champions. He went on to finish eighth in the feature event. Plenty of racing gets underway this week, with five nights of All Star and World of Outlaws...more
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  • administrator on Feb 02, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/2/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
Two Legends Unite as Steve Kinser

Two Legends Unite as Steve Kinser...

2/1/2010
[b Two Legends Unite as Steve Kinser Joins Tony Stewart Racing: Begin Season at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park] Barberville, FL-February 1, 2010-Steve Kinser and Tony Stewart have a lot in common. They are both from Indiana, living just 35 miles apart. They both grew up racing sprint cars anywhere, anytime. Each has won numerous championships and countless races from coast-to-coast. They both even ran in the Indianapolis 500 in the same year. The most...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
Fan Input Important to 50th Goodye

Fan Input Important to 50th Goodye...

2/1/2010
[i For Immediate Release] [i • Contact: Brian Stickel February 1, 2010 (641)842-5431] Knoxville, Iowa – Providing the best show for the fans and racers has always been the number priority at Knoxville Raceway. Fan input, driver input, owner and sponsor input always plays a key part in the decision making with regard to the governing the rules and the regulations for the sport. In 2009 there was some...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
NEW RIDES ABOUND FOR TAMPA SPRINT

NEW RIDES ABOUND FOR TAMPA SPRINT...

2/1/2010
Several drivers will be in new or relatively new seats when the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series arrives at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. for the “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” February 8-10. Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Chris Windom, Cole Carter, Kyle Cummins and Justin Grant are among early entries who will be “sorting out” new rides in the three-night non-winged spectacular at the 3/8-mile dirt oval on the south side of...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nation

39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nation...

2/1/2010
[i Barberville, FL—January 31, 2010—] WHAT •The highly anticipated 2010 season kicks off for the World of Outlaws with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. Three full nights of racing are on tap with one of the strong fields in the history of the event expected, including 17 drivers that are set to follow the World of Outlaws full-time this season. Drivers from coast-to-coast will converge...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: Volusia Speedway Park, Winged Sprints
Kraig Kinser Heads to DIRTcar Nati

Kraig Kinser Heads to DIRTcar Nati...

2/1/2010
Barberville, FL—January 30, 2010—Kraig Kinser first drove a sprint car for his father Steve back in 2000 when he made his debut in the machines that made his family famous. He won his first sprint car race driving for his dad in 2002. He took to the road full-time with the World of Outlaws for the first time in 2004 aboard the family owned machine and claimed the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award. He won sprint car racing’s biggest event, the Knoxville Nationals...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: Kraig Kinser, Volusia Speedway Park, World of Outlaws
All-Star Group of Drivers Set to C

All-Star Group of Drivers Set to C...

2/1/2010
[b All-Star Group of Drivers Set to Compete with the World of Outlaws in 2010 Beginning with DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park] Concord, NC—January 29, 2010—Following one of the most competitive seasons in World of Outlaws history, in which 16 drivers won feature events, with 25 leading laps feature racing competition, and just 19 points separating Donny Schatz and Jason Meyers at the top of the standings, with third-place Joey Saldana only 70 markers behind,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 2/1/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Kraig Kinser, Steve Kinser
CLAUSON TRIPLES HIS ODDS FOR COPPE

CLAUSON TRIPLES HIS ODDS FOR COPPE...

1/31/2010
Bryan Clauson will triple his chances for a victory at USA Raceway’s 4th Annual Copper on Dirt as he enters the event with a seat for all three divisions. While he is among many drivers planning to do triple duty, Clauson is arguably the guy to beat in 2010. Notably one of the hottest open wheel drivers in the country going into 2010, Clausen will look to resume his success of 2009 and likely gain distance from a field of some of the best open wheel racers in the...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/31/2010
Tags: Jerry Coons, Shane Cottle, Bryan Clauson
Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Re

Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Re...

1/31/2010
(Bill W) January 30, 2010 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders had one of the most exciting seasons in their history in 2009, and currently, sixteen events headline the schedule in 2010. The series will begin its ninth season at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Saturday, April 17 and conclude the year with their Season Championship at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa on Saturday, September 25. Following the season opener, the series takes to a...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/31/2010
Tags: Kaley Gharst, Jesse Giannetto, Ryan Jamison
Double Play: Side-by-side restarts

Double Play: Side-by-side restarts...

1/31/2010
[b Double Play: Side-by-side restarts highlight action-packed format for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars] CONCORD, N.C. — Jan. 29, 2010 — Double-file restarts and a new race format that guarantees you’ll see your favorite driver in at least one heat and main every night are among the fan-friendly changes World of Outlaws officials will unveil Feb. 5 at the Florida DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park. Following meetings with team...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Feb 01, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/31/2010
Tags: World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – New Look With FVP in

Brian Brown – New Look With FVP in...

1/28/2010
(Bill W) January 28, 2010 – No need for an eye-check, Brian Brown has a new look in 2010, thanks to FVP! FVP will be the primary sponsor for the Brian Brown Racing #21 in both 410 and 360 sprint car events this season. SuperClean will stay on as a key component, joining the other partners for the Grain Valley, Missouri driver/owner’s team. The primary color of white replaces the purple SuperClean look of 2008 and 2009. It is a change Brian is excited about, not only...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jan 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/28/2010
Tags: Brian Brown, Winged Sprints
4 California Dirt Tracks Host New

4 California Dirt Tracks Host New...

1/28/2010
The brand-new USAC 360 Sprint Car Series debuts in 2010 at four California dirt tracks and with a $20,000 point fund race fans are assured of extremely competitive racing. USAC, Hoosier Racing Tire and SouthWest Contractors have joined to present the new series, which is expected to continue to elevate non-wing sprint car racing in the Golden State. “We expect some heavy hitters to compete in this new series,” says coordinator Chris Kearns. “I am excited about the...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Jan 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/28/2010
Tags: Bakersfield Speedway, Kings Speedway, Santa Maria Speedway
Kasey Kahne Racing Heads to the DI

Kasey Kahne Racing Heads to the DI...

1/27/2010
[b Kasey Kahne Racing Heads to the DIRTcar Nationals with Veteran & Rookie] Barberville, FL—January 27, 2010—Kasey Kahne Racing will field a two car team on the World of Outlaws trail again in 2010, pitting veteran Joey Saldana, who led the World of Outlaws with 20 A-Feature wins last year, with rookie Cody Darrah, who scored his first win with the series last fall at his home track of Williams Grove Speedway. The pair will kick off the 2010 campaign February 5-7 with...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jan 27, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/27/2010
Tags: Joey Saldana, Cody Darrah, Volusia Speedway Park
Tuesdays with TMAC – Australia Day

Tuesdays with TMAC – Australia Day...

1/27/2010
Tuesdays with TMAC (on Wednesday) – Australia Day Spoiler! (Bill W) January 27, 2010 – Terry McCarl was victorious on Tuesday, January 26 at the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. Though the Aussie fans love the Americans, they were probably rooting for one of their countryman on “Australia Day”. The Altoona, Iowa driver has made it back to the States and will tackle Ocala Speedway in Florida with the All Stars this weekend before heading over to...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 27, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/27/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
2010 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy Lea

2010 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy Lea...

1/26/2010
[i Knoxville, Iowa -] The 2010 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League by Fantasy Dirt Racing is back and ready for another exciting year. The Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League allows fans another avenue to cheer on their favorite drivers. 2009 was the inaugural year for the fantasy league and out of 250 teams team MRI took home the grand prize of Passes to this year’s 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! Two other teams also won tickets to Knoxville...more
Knoxville Raceway
  • Knoxville Raceway on Jan 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/26/2010
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Donny Schatz & Jason Meyers Begin

Donny Schatz & Jason Meyers Begin...

1/26/2010
[b Donny Schatz & Jason Meyers Begin another Title Chase at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park] Barberville, FL—January 26, 2010—Just 19 points, that’s all that separated Donny Schatz and Jason Meyers last season in the closest battle ever for the World of Outlaws title. Over the course of the nearly 70 race season, 19 points was roughly 10 spots on the race track. The pair has finished one-two in the World of Outlaws championship standings in each of the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jan 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/26/2010
Tags: Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, World of Outlaws
Darland-Kunz Sprint Team Debuts at

Darland-Kunz Sprint Team Debuts at...

1/26/2010
Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., whose 28 career USAC Sprint Car wins trail only Tracy Hines’ 37 on the all-time National victory list among active drivers, has switched teams for the 2010 season. He will pilot one of two Keith Kunz Motorsports/Advanced Racing entries in the “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” February 8-10 at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla. Darland, who finished third in the 2009 standings, won the 1999 series championship and is one of only five USAC...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Jan 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/26/2010
Tags: Dave Darland, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
TMAC Wins With WSS in Warrnambool!

TMAC Wins With WSS in Warrnambool!

1/26/2010
T - Mac Handles WSS Australia Day Event At Sungold Stadium Wednesday, 27 January 2010 by Gavin White In an ironic end to Australia Day, Uncle Sam’s finest took the top four places in round 12 of Performance Wholesale World Series Sprintcars tonight at Warrnambool’s Sungold Stadium. Altoona, Iowa’s World of Outlaw star Terry McCarl was victorious over Knoxville, Iowa’s Wayne Johnson and now Ohio based Danny Smith in third. In the event presented by Heytesbury...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/26/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
Racing for the Troops; California

Racing for the Troops; California...

1/25/2010
[b California team will open season with World of Outlaws event in Vegas] [i By Bill Sullivan] [b WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (1-25-10)-] Steve Harris Racing and the championship caliber Racing for the Troops sprint car team have announced their itinerary for the 2010 racing season. No matter where they search, one will not find an inked schedule of when and where the successful organization plans to compete in the year to come, but one of the team's four drivers are sure to...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jan 25, 2010
  • Article Date: 1/25/2010
Tags: Sean Becker, Kyle Harris, Bobby McMahan
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