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Johnson Wins "Freedom Tour" Finale

Johnson Wins "Freedom Tour" Finale...

8/23/2015
Dodge City, KS……..USAC Southwest Sprint Car point leader R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. captured Saturday night’s “Freedom Tour” finale at Dodge City Raceway Park. He passed Charles Davis Jr. on lap 11 and led the final 20 laps to beat Ryan Bernal, Davis, Mike Martin and Shon Deskins. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR "Special Event" RACE RESULTS: August 22, 2015 – Dodge City, Kansas – Dodge City Raceway Park “Freedom Tour” FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stevie Sussex (#21AZ...more
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  • administrator on Aug 24, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/23/2015
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Dodge City Raceway Park, USAC Southwest
Martin Takes 81 Speedway Sprint

Martin Takes 81 Speedway Sprint

8/22/2015
Wichita, KS……..Mike Martin of Yuma, Ariz. led wire-to-wire to win Friday night’s 30-lap USAC USAC Southwest Sprint “Freedom Tour” feature at 81 Speedway. Driving the Sherwin Williams/Desert Building Material Maxim, he was trailed at the checkered flag by Charles Davis Jr., Josh Hodges, Brady Bacon and Ryan Bernal. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR "Special Event" RACE RESULTS: August 21, 2015 – Wichita, Kansas – 81 Speedway “Freedom Tour” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Brady Bacon...more
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  • administrator on Aug 24, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/22/2015
Tags: Mike Martin, 81 Speedway, USAC Southwest
R.J. Johnson Wins Freedom Tour Fin

R.J. Johnson Wins Freedom Tour Fin...

8/24/2015
Reigning USAC Southwest Sprint Car champion R.J. Johnson of Laveen, AZ, put the wraps on the Third Annual “Freedom Tour” by winning Saturday night’s 30-lap main event atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval. While Johnson held off Ryan Bernal and Charles Davis, Jr., for the $2,500 payday, other winners on the night included Brendon Gemmill in IMCA Modifieds, Marlin Hogie in IMCA Stock Cars and Matt O’Hair in IMCA Hobby Stocks. With his triumph, Johnson...more
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  • administrator on Aug 24, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/24/2015
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Dodge City Raceway Park, USAC Southwest
Blake Hahn Wins USAC Southwest at

Blake Hahn Wins USAC Southwest at...

8/25/2015
(Image Credit: Mike Howard) SAPULPA, Okla. (August 25, 2015) Capping off a busy week of racing this past Sunday at the Missouri State Fair Speedway and the Casey’s General Store High Roller Classic with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, Blake Hahn took in three nights across Oklahoma and Missouri in Winged, Non-Winged, and Midget action. Starting Wednesday, August 19 at the Lawton Speedway, Hahn went wingless with the USAC Southwest Series in their third annual Freedom...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 25, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/25/2015
Tags: Blake Hahn, ASCS National, USAC Southwest
Arizona Speedway Hosts SW Sprints

Arizona Speedway Hosts SW Sprints...

9/14/2015
R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. resume their battle for the 2015 USAC Southwest Sprint Car crown this Saturday when the series returns to Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek. Johnson’s lead over Davis stands at 64 points, although third-ranking Matt Rossi looms, just 37 behind Davis. Johnson has won seven times in 13 starts. He has a pair of Arizona Speedway wins this year while Davis’ lone 2015 victory came at Arizona Speedway in May. Rossi, with a victory at Canyon...more
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  • administrator on Sep 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/14/2015
Tags: Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson, Arizona Speedway
Davis Grabs Arizona Speedway 30-La

Davis Grabs Arizona Speedway 30-La...

9/20/2015
Queen Creek, AZ……..Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye, Ariz. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Southwest Sprint race at Arizona Speedway. Trailing Davis’ Massey entry at the checkered flag were series point leader R.J. Johnson, Josh Pelkey, Andy Reinbold and Tom Ogle. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: September 19, 2015 – Queen Creek, Arizona – Arizona Speedway FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 2. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michael), 3. Michael...more
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  • administrator on Sep 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/20/2015
Tags: Charles Davis, Arizona Speedway, USAC Southwest
USAC Sprint Cars “Brawl for It All

USAC Sprint Cars “Brawl for It All...

9/23/2015
The USAC Southwest Sprint Cars take to the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park just one more time this year. And that one time is this Saturday night, as they square off with the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars in the $2,500-to-win “Brawl for It All”. Along with the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast brawl, the IMCA Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Micro Sprints and Dwarf Cars will be in action as well with the green flag flying at 7:00 p.m. following a Friday night open practice from...more
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  • administrator on Sep 23, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/23/2015
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC Southwest
Martin Wins "Brawl For It All" at

Martin Wins "Brawl For It All" at...

9/27/2015
Peoria, AZ……..Mike Martn of Yuma, Ariz. captured Saturday night’s 4th “Brawl for it All” feature at Canyon Speedway Park. Wheeling the Sherwin Williams/Ultimate Offroad Maxim/Shaver, Martin was the last of four leaders who swapped the lead through seven lead changes in the 30-lap race, part of the “Grudge Series” for USAC Southwest and West Coast Sprint regulars. Martin passed Andy Reinbold on lap 27 and led the final four laps to beat Reinbold, Nick Aiuto, Chris...more
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  • administrator on Sep 27, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/27/2015
Tags: Mike Martin, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
Canyon Speedway Park Saturday Repo

Canyon Speedway Park Saturday Repo...

9/27/2015
The USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars “Brawl for It All” lived up to its moniker on Saturday night with Yuma native Mike Martin emerging victorious in the hard-fought 30-lapper atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Along with Martin, other Saturday night winners included Jason Noll in IMCA Modifieds, Matt Martinez in Pure Stocks, Paul Martin in Micro Sprints and Tony Martin in Dwarf Cars while Garrett Funk finished off the track IMCA Modified...more
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  • administrator on Sep 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/27/2015
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Southwest at Queen Creek, West Coa

Southwest at Queen Creek, West Coa...

9/28/2015
Martin Wins "Brawl for it All" at Canyon USAC’s Southwest and West Coast Sprint cars continue the 2015 season this weekend at separate venues after combining for last Saturday’s “Brawl for it All” at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. The Southwest series competes this Saturday at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz., while the West Coast participants are gearing up for Saturday’s race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. R.J. Johnson...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 9/28/2015
Tags: Charles Davis, Mike Martin, R.J. Johnson
Jace Vander Weerd Wins "Evett Memo

Jace Vander Weerd Wins "Evett Memo...

10/4/2015
Hanford, CA……..Jace Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. led wire-to-wire to win Saturday night;s “Jim Evett Memorial” USAC West Coast Sprint race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds. Mike Spencer finished second ahead of Danny Faria Jr., fast qualifier Jaek Swanson and Richard Vander Weerd. USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 3, 2015 – Hanford, California – Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds – “Jim Evett Memorial” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jake...more
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  • administrator on Oct 04, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/4/2015
Tags: Jace VanderWeerd, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Johnson Logs 26th Arizona Victory

Johnson Logs 26th Arizona Victory...

10/4/2015
Queen Creek, AZ……..USAC Southwest Sprint Car point leader R.J. Johnson padded his lead Saturday night at Arizona Speedway, winning the “Neil’s Garage Cabinets Fall Classic.” He passed Stevie Sussex on kap 11 and led the rest of the way in his Michaels entry to beat Charles Davis Jr., Mike Martin, Tom Ogle and Matt Rossi. The USAC win was Johnson’s 26th in the state of Arizona. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 3, 2015 – Queen Creek, Arizona – Arizona...more
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  • administrator on Oct 04, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/4/2015
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
West Coast Sprints Visit Thunderbo

West Coast Sprints Visit Thunderbo...

10/6/2015
Danny Faria Jr. leads USAC’s West Coast Sprint cars to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. for the "KRC Safety Fall Shootout" Saturday night and enjoys a 143-point cushion over series runner-up Richard Vander Weerd. Faria has “podium” finishes in all five Tulare outings so far this year while Vander Weerd’s only podium came in a runner-up finish to Matt Mitchell in July. Ryan Bernal has a pair of Tulare wins this year, while Bud Kaeding and Faria also joined Mitchell...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/6/2015
Tags: Ryan Bernal, Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson
Jace Vander Weerd Grabs Tulare Wes

Jace Vander Weerd Grabs Tulare Wes...

10/11/2015
Tulare, CA……Jace Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. won Saturday night’s “KRC Safety Fall Shootout” at Thunderbowl Raceway. He passed Kyle Smith on lap two of the 30-lap USAC West Coast Sprint race and led the rest of the way for his second consecutive series win. D.J. Johnson finished second in what amounted to a “photo-finish,” while Bud Kaeding was third ahead of Ryan Bernal and Richard Vander Weerd. USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 10, 2015 – Tulare,...more
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  • administrator on Oct 12, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/11/2015
Tags: Jace VanderWeerd, USAC West Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
SW Sprints Visit Central Arizona S

SW Sprints Visit Central Arizona S...

10/14/2015
"KRC Safety Fall Shootout" to Jace Vanderweerd R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. continue their torrid battle for the 2015 USAC Southwest Sprint Car championship in this Saturday’s “Central Arizona Student Night” racing program at Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande, Ariz. Davis won last year’s Casa Grande outing, while Johnson was third. Johnson, seeking a third consecutive Southwest title, has a 61-point lead entering Saturday’s race with 74 points...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/14/2015
Tags: Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson, Jace VanderWeerd
Johnson's 9th 2015 Arizona Wins Co

Johnson's 9th 2015 Arizona Wins Co...

10/18/2015
Casa Grande, AZ……..R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. scored his ninth Arizona victory of the 2015 USAC Southwest Sprint Car campaign Saturday night at Central Arizona Speedway, leading all but one lap of the 30-lap race in his Michaels entry. He passed Charles Davis Jr. on lap two and set sail to beat Davis, Mike Martin, Matt Rossi and Nick Aiuto. The win was Johnson’s 27th of his USAC career in Arizona. USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: October 17, 2015 – Casa...more
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  • administrator on Oct 19, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/18/2015
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Central Arizona Raceway, USAC Southwest
"Western World" Closes Southwest/W

"Western World" Closes Southwest/W...

10/19/2015
Johnson Gets 27th Arizona Win at Casa Grande The “Western World Championships” November 19-21 at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. signal the close of the 2015 USAC Southwest and West Coast Sprint Car seasons and R.J. Johnson and Charles Davis Jr. are set to battle for the Southwest title in the three night racing spectacular. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz., scored his ninth Arizona victory of the 2015 USAC Southwest Sprint Car campaign Saturday night at Central Arizona...more
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  • administrator on Oct 19, 2015
  • Article Date: 10/19/2015
Tags: Charles Davis, R.J. Johnson, Arizona Motorplex
Richard Griffin Classic at Souther

Richard Griffin Classic at Souther...

11/2/2015
The wingless Sprint Car racing world sets its sights on Southern New Mexico Speedway this weekend where the best of the best will battle it out for the $10,000 winner’s share at the Inaugural Richard Griffin Classic. A loaded field of non-Wing 360-ci Sprint Cars will execute slider upon slider for three nights atop the 5/16-mile clay oval near Las Cruces on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a pair of $1,500-to-win events on Thursday and Friday leading the way into...more
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  • administrator on Nov 02, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/2/2015
Tags: Southern New Mexico Speedway, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Bernal Gets the "W" in Richard Gri

Bernal Gets the "W" in Richard Gri...

11/5/2015
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 5, 2015) – Ryan Bernal pounced on a late-race opportunity to take the $1,500 winner’s share in Thursday night’s Richard Griffin Classic opener atop the 5/16-mile Southern New Mexico Speedway. The Hollister, CA, racer took advantage of lapped traffic to race around race-long leader Shon Deskins on the high side with just a handful of laps remaining to put himself in the driver’s seat for Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win...more
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  • administrator on Nov 06, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/5/2015
Tags: Ryan Bernal, Southern New Mexico Speedway, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
KT Triumphs in Friday Richard Grif

KT Triumphs in Friday Richard Grif...

11/6/2015
Lonnie Wheatley, LAS CRUCES, N.M. (November 6, 2015) – Kevin Thomas, Jr., broke a victory drought in impressive fashion by racing to victory lane in a wild 25-lapper that put the wraps on Friday night’s Inaugural Richard Griffin Classic preliminary action at Southern New Mexico Speedway. “KT” took advantage of an Aaron Reutzel miscue on the second lap and led the rest of the way aboard the RW Motorsports No. 17rw to post the victory atop the 5/16-mile clay oval. “It’s...more
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  • administrator on Nov 10, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/6/2015
Tags: Kevin Thomas, Southern New Mexico Speedway, Donald Iverson
Grant Garners Western World Night

Grant Garners Western World Night...

11/20/2015
Justin Grant opened the Southwest/West Coast 360 Sprint Car portion of the “Western World Championships” on Thursday night at USA Raceway with his first-career win with the two collaborating series. The Ione, California driver capitalized on the misfortune of early runaway leader Stevie Sussex, racing past Gary Taylor for the lead on lap 21 en route to the victory aboard the Baldwin Brothers Racing – Fox Paving #5 DRC/Claxton Mopar. “The Baldwin #5 car was bad fast...more
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  • administrator on Nov 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/20/2015
Tags: Justin Grant, Arizona Motorplex, USAC 360 Sprint Series
Ballou & Grant Snare Western World

Ballou & Grant Snare Western World...

11/19/2015
Robert Ballou and Justin Grant reigned victorious after a pair of superb USAC Sprint Car features that put the wraps on Thursday night’s opening leg of the 48th Western World Championships at USA Raceway. While Ballou pounced on some late-race misfortune for Jerry Coons, Jr., to capture his 18th overall of win of the year in the 30-lap USAC National vs. USAC/CRA feature, Grant took command in the late going as well to take top honors in a frenzied 30-lap USAC Southwest...more
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  • administrator on Nov 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/19/2015
Tags: Robert Ballou, Justin Grant, Arizona Motorplex
Bacon & Hodges Hit it Big on Weste

Bacon & Hodges Hit it Big on Weste...

11/20/2015
Brady Bacon and Josh Hodges stepped to the forefront on the second night of 48th Western World Championships preliminary action by capturing victories in Friday night’s USAC Sprint Car feature events atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. After bagging a pair of runner-up finishes on Thursday night, Oklahoma native Bacon climbed to the top step of the podium by taking Friday’s USAC National vs. USAC/CRA feature victory while New Mexico’s Hodges bounced back from a...more
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  • administrator on Nov 23, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/20/2015
Tags: Brady Bacon, Joshua Hodges, Arizona Motorplex
Clauson & Roa are Western World Ch

Clauson & Roa are Western World Ch...

11/23/2015
The 48th Western World Championships came down to a pair of epic USAC Sprint Car feature events with Bryan Clauson and Brody Roa taking title honors in Saturday night’s finale atop the 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval. Clauson outlasted USAC National Sprint Car champion Robert Ballou to claim his fourth Western World title in the USAC vs. USAC/CRA finale while Roa held off the likes of Brady Bacon and C.J. Leary throughout the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast 360-ci...more
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  • administrator on Nov 23, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/23/2015
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Brody Roa, Arizona Motorplex
Ballou, Gardner Secure National, C

Ballou, Gardner Secure National, C...

11/23/2015
Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind., Robert Ballou of Rocklin, Calif. and Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. shared the spotlight in Saturday night’s 48th “Western World Championships” USAC Sprint car finale at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Clauson captured the 30-lap main event in his B&H Contractors/Dooling Machine Spike/Fisher, while Ballou and Gardner nailed down 2015 USAC driving championships. Ballou is the AMSOIL National Champion and Gardner is the AMSOIL USAC/CRA...more
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  • administrator on Nov 24, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/23/2015
Tags: Robert Ballou, Damion Gardner, CS Raceway
Trey Marcham Captures USAC West Co

Trey Marcham Captures USAC West Co...

12/2/2015
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Trey Marcham has clenched the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rookie of the Year title. Rounding out his 2015 sprint car tour in the Western World Championships at the end of November, Marcham also claimed runner up in the series points standings. "We've faced some adversity this season but all the work has been worth it. The team never gave up and both being Rookie of the Year and finishing second in points is an honor," said Marcham. Marcham's final...more
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  • Cheri Marcham on Dec 02, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/2/2015
Tags: Trey Marcham, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Midgets
47 Dates Highlight Ambitious Amsoi

47 Dates Highlight Ambitious Amsoi...

12/10/2015
The most ambitious schedule of AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races in recent history has been released for 2016, including traditional events and new facilities spanning the American landscape. Opening with the exciting “Winter Games VII” at Bubba Raceway Park in Florida in February and concluding with the “Oval Nationals” on the West Coast in November, the 47-race series will visit 23 venues in a dozen states. New for 2016 are special “non-points” special events in...more
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  • administrator on Dec 11, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/10/2015
Tags: USAC National Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
2016 TENTATIVE SUNSET SCHEDULE REL

2016 TENTATIVE SUNSET SCHEDULE REL...

1/4/2016
Photo by Arlene Sundby Happy New Year to all the fans, crews, racers and staff. Sunset Speedway is pleased to released the action packed 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. We have worked hard to get this exciting schedule put together. Please keep in mind, this is the January 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. It is subject to change, so please check back for changes. We don't plan on any major changes. A few dates we are still working on confirming up. You can find the schedule...more
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  • administrator on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/4/2016
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, ODSS-Oregon Double Shot Series
Chili Bowl Ready!!!

Chili Bowl Ready!!!

1/9/2016
Car Is fired up and ready to load, Trailer is ready and the whole team is ready to head out tomorrow morning to the 30th Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa,Ok
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  • administrator on Jan 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/9/2016
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2016 USAC Competition Licenses Now

2016 USAC Competition Licenses Now...

1/11/2016
2016 competition licenses for all USAC National and Regional Circle Track series including Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midgets are now available at: https://usacracing.redpodium.com/2016-usac-licensing
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  • administrator on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
Winter Challenge 2016 Fires Off at

Winter Challenge 2016 Fires Off at...

1/21/2016
The initial “traditional” Sprint Car races of the year in North America take place this weekend as Winter Challenge 2016 kicks off at the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park near Phoenix. Following an open practice session on Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the first of five rounds of Winter Challenge 2016 competition follows on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with ensuing rounds of action on Saturday and Sunday. After this weekend’s trio of events, Winter Challenge...more
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  • administrator on Jan 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/21/2016
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC Southwest
Clauson 2-For-2 at Canyon!

Clauson 2-For-2 at Canyon!

1/24/2016
Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. captured round two of the 2016 "Winter Challenge" at Canyon Speedway Saturday night. Wheeling a backup Mike Martin machine after his original mount encountered mechanical problems during practice, Clauson sped to victory in his heat race and, in the 30-lap feature, he passed Charles Davis, Jr. on lap 18 and led the rest of the way in his Sherwin Williams/Jonathan Byrd's Racing special. Having also won Friday's 30-lap feature, Clauson...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/24/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
Hodges Grabs Sunday's "Winter Chal

Hodges Grabs Sunday's "Winter Chal...

1/25/2016
John Hodges of Tijeras, N.M. captured Sunday night’s 30-lap “Winter Challenge” USAC Southwest/West Coast Sprint Car special event feature at Canyon Speedway. He survived a torrid three-race battle for the lead with R.J. Johnson and Bryan Clauson and took the lead on lap 22. He paced the final 10 laps in his Parts Plus/Mesilla Valley Transportation Maxim/Ostrich to beat Johnson, Clauson, Charles Davis Jr. and Shon Deskins. USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST “Special Event”...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/25/2016
Tags: Joshua Hodges, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
Clauson Captures Winter Challenge

Clauson Captures Winter Challenge...

1/22/2016
Bryan Clauson certainly is no stranger to victory lane at Canyon Speedway Park. Neither is Ricky Thornton, Jr. So it was only fitting that Clauson and Thornton, Jr., were among those to pick off victories in Friday’s opening leg of Canyon Speedway Park’s Winter Challenge 2016. While Clauson took USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car honors and Thornton, Jr., bested a loaded field of ICMA Modifieds, other Friday night winners included Matt Martinez in IMCA...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/22/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
5th "Winter Challenge" Concludes a

5th "Winter Challenge" Concludes a...

1/25/2016
The 5th “Winter Challenge” concludes this weekend at Canyon Speedway and Bryan Clauson takes an 18-point lead over R.J. Johnson into the final two events in the special five-race USAC Southwest/West Coast Sprint Car series. Races are planned this Friday and Saturday night at the 3/8-mile dirt oval in Peoria, Ariz., just north of Phoenix. Josh Hodges of Tijeras, N.M. sped to victory in Sunday night’s 30-lap feature after taking the lead from Clauson on lap 22. Hodges...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/25/2016
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, USAC West Coast Sprint Cars
2015 Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car St

2015 Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car St...

1/28/2016
FEATURE WINS: (8) Damion Gardner (USA Raceway on March 21, Perris Auto Speedway on May 2, Perris Auto Speedway on June 13, Perris Auto Speedway on July 4, Perris Auto Speedway on Aug. 15, Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds on Sept. 11, Perris Auto Speedway on Sept. 19 & Canyon Speedway Park on Oct. 23) (4) Richard Vander Weerd (Perris Auto Speedway on March 7, Perris Auto Speedway on April 18, Ventura Raceway on May 9 & Perris Auto Speedway on May 23) (3) Robert...more
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  • administrator on Jan 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/28/2016
Tags: USAC CRA Sprint Car Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Non-Winged Sprints
Clauson Claims Canyon on Night #4

Clauson Claims Canyon on Night #4...

1/29/2016
Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Indiana quickly made his way to the front of the field from his 5th starting spot in his Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Jonathan Byrd's Racing-sponsored, Mike Martin-owned number 16B, and took home the checkered flag on the fourth night of the "Winter Challenge" at Canyon Speedway. Clauson's car owner and teammate Mike Martin got the early jump on the field to lead the first lap of the feature before Brian Hosford took the point,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/29/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
Hodges Takes "Winter Challenge" Fi

Hodges Takes "Winter Challenge" Fi...

1/31/2016
Josh Hodges of Tijeras, N.M. won Saturday night’s finale but Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. emerged as the 2016 “Winter Challenge” Champion at Canyon Speedway. Hodges won the 30-lap USAC Southwest/West Coast Sprint feature in his Jackson Compaction/Mesilla Valley Transportation Maxim/Ostrich after a race-long duel with Clauson, who finished second. R.J. Johnson, Charles Davis Jr. and Mike Martin rounded out the “top-five” at the checkered flag. Johnson and Davis...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/31/2016
Tags: Joshua Hodges, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
Winter is starting to dwindle!!!

Winter is starting to dwindle!!!

2/2/2016
Well the boys are hard at work in the shop getting things ready for the 2016 season! Adding races to the schedule as we go so we will try to keep you posted along the way. Had some new names come on board and we will release all the good news as soon as the deals are done.......Stay tuned!!!
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  • J.D. Black on Feb 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/2/2016
Tags: JD Black, POWRi National Midgets, USAC National Midgets
Prosource Again Rewards Speed in 2

Prosource Again Rewards Speed in 2...

2/3/2016
ProSource Consultants of Grand Saline, Tex. will continue its popular “fast qualifier” awards program during the 2016 USAC National racing season, benefitting drivers who post the fastest qualifying time for events in USAC’s Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and National Midget Series. Buck and Betty Rice, whose company provides engineering and project management to oil & gas producers and other industrial businesses with environmental contamination issues, will...more
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  • administrator on Feb 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/3/2016
Tags: USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Midgets
Rule Changes Greet USAC's Silver C

Rule Changes Greet USAC's Silver C...

2/4/2016
As the 2016 USAC season gets underway, an array of rule changes have been set for each of the three National divisions: Silver Crown Championship, AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the Midget National Championship as well as the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and Western Midgets. USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PRE-ENTRIES: **Points for submitted pre-entries has been discontinued. BACKUP CARS: **If your qualification spot is missed or you have remaining...more
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  • administrator on Feb 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/4/2016
Tags: USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
Local #2 Sheet Metal Workers Comin

Local #2 Sheet Metal Workers Comin...

2/18/2016
Want to give a shout out and Thank You to Union Sheet Metal Workers of Kansas City for climbing aboard for 2016 race season!! We will be flying the Flag!!! We will posting some important race dates for all our Union Brothers and Sisters!! Stay Tuned!!!
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  • administrator on Feb 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/18/2016
Tags: JD Black, Port City Raceway, Valley Speedway
Sin City Showdown Friday at LVMS;

Sin City Showdown Friday at LVMS;...

2/29/2016
USAC Sprint Car Champions Danny Faria Jr. and R.J. Johnson will highlight driver entries for this Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. Friday’s event kicks off the 2016 battle for the USAC West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car Championships, with full points awarded for both series. Faria, of Tipton, Calif., captured his second West Coast title last season despite a 12th-place finish at LVMS. Johnson, of...more
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  • administrator on Mar 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/29/2016
Tags: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Dirt Track at Las Vegas, USAC Southwest
UASC West Coast/ Southwest Sprint

UASC West Coast/ Southwest Sprint...

3/4/2016
Las Vegas, Nevada - The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway - 5th FVP "Sin City Showdown" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Aiuto (#27 Aiuto), 2. Dennis Gile (#13G Gile), 3. Stevie Sussex (#21AZ Burkhart), 4. Trey Marcham (#81 Watt), 5. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 6. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 7. Josh Grady (#12J Grady), 8. Kenny Perkins (#0K Perkins), 9. Aaron Reutzel (#0 Styres). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bryan Clauson (#16B Martin), 2. Brody Roa (#91R BR), 3. Casey...more
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  • administrator on Mar 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/4/2016
Tags: Dirt Track at Las Vegas, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
West Coast Sprints eye 2-Night Tul

West Coast Sprints eye 2-Night Tul...

3/7/2016
USAC’s West Coast Sprint Car Series returns to the Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. for races this Friday and Saturday night. Series champion Danny Faria, Jr., who skipped last Friday’s race at Las Vegas, Nev., opens his title defense this weekend at the 1/3-mile, high-banked clay oval. The series debuted last Friday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway and the race, which also awarded USAC Southwest Sprint Car points,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/7/2016
Tags: Thunderbowl Raceway, USAC West Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Tulare USAC West Coast Sprint Race

Tulare USAC West Coast Sprint Race...

3/13/2016
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-15.308; 2. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-15.309; 3. D.J. Johnson, 33, Johnson-15.324; 4. Troy Rutherford, 11, Rutherford-15.353; 5. Brady Bacon, 73, Ford-15.377; 6. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-15.388; 7. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-15.410; 8. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-15.445; 9. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-15.491; 10. Geoff Ensign, 44, Ensign-15.565; 11. Max Adams, 5M, Adams-15.625; 12. Trey Marcham, 81,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/13/2016
Tags: Thunderbowl Raceway, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
D.J. Johnson Gets 1st West Coast W

D.J. Johnson Gets 1st West Coast W...

3/13/2016
.D.J. Johnson of Stockton, CA led all 30 laps to record his initial USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature Saturday night at the Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. Wheeling the Brian Johnson Proplant Farm Services/J. Milano Company Eagle/Shaver, Johnson was trailed at the checkered flag by Brody Roa, Richard Vander Weerd, Austin Liggett and Landon Hurst. Roa emerged as the new series point leader. USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 12, 2016 – Tulare,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/13/2016
Tags: D.J. Johnson, USAC West Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Bakersfield Speedway Welcomes West

Bakersfield Speedway Welcomes West...

3/14/2016
USAC’s West Coast Sprint Cars invade Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night and Brody Roa of Garden Grove, Calif. sits atop the most recent series point standings after his second-place finish in last Saturday night’s race at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Roa was the fastest qualifier at Tulare and chased D.J. Johnson to the checkered flag in the 30-lap race. That left him with a 14-point lead over Bryan Clauson in the series standings entering this...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/14/2016
Tags: Bakersfield Speedway, USAC West Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Bakersfield USAC West Coast Sprint

Bakersfield USAC West Coast Sprint...

3/20/2016
USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 19, 2016 - Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-13.499; 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-13.633; 3. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-13.645; 4. Max Adams, 5M, Adams-13.756; 5. Luke Boles, 56, Boles-13.803; 6. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-13.894; 7. Troy Rutherford, 11, Rutherford-13.971; 8. Tristan Guardino, 81T, Watt-14.147; 9. D.J. Johnson,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/20/2016
Tags: Bakersfield Speedway, USAC 360 Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Southwest Sprint Easter Eggstravag

Southwest Sprint Easter Eggstravag...

3/21/2016
Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. hosts this Saturday’s “Easter Eggstravaganza” for the USAC Southwest Sprint cars, round two of the 2016 championship. Bryan Clauson, by virtue of his victory at Las Vegas, Nev. March 4, leads the Southwest standings, but Stevie Sussex, who finished second at Las Vegas, has his sights set on the point lead with a top finish at Canyon. Three-time Southwest champion R.J. Johnson will seek to add to his all-time career-leading total of...more
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  • administrator on Mar 22, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/21/2016
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
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