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Chicko heads to Chico for July 4th

Chicko heads to Chico for July 4th

6/30/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Chicko Motorsports Media] [b PENNGROVE, CA (6-27-10) –] Racing weekly with the most competitive winged sprint car series in the Western States can take a toll on a driver, a team and equipment. Alissa Geving is no stranger to all of the side effects mentioned as she competes in her first full season with the Golden State Challenge Sprint Car Series and she takes the set backs and the accolades in stride like any professional should. "In this sport...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 30, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/30/2010
Tags: Alissa Geving, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
Civil War Series returns to Petalu

Civil War Series returns to Petalu...

6/29/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PETALUMA, CA (7-3-10) -] After an action packed round five in Quincy two weeks ago, the Hoosier Racing Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series returns to action this Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway on the Sonoma-Marin County Fairgrounds. The lighting fast 3/8 mile oval in the heart of the Sonoma wine country is sure to produce high speed thrills as more than 30 of Northern California's top drivers are...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Petaluma Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series, Winged Sprints
Point racing lights up with July 4

Point racing lights up with July 4...

6/29/2010
Action packed three division program concludes with giant fireworks display Sunday [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA (7-4-10)] – It's traditionally one of the hottest nights of action at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds both on the track and off. It's the annual July Fourth Spectacular at Placerville Speedway as racing moves to Sunday night in celebration of Independence Day. Winged Sprint Cars, Limited Late Models and...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Compton one of many that could sco

Compton one of many that could sco...

6/29/2010
Open competition event is all about putting all the cards on the table for $3000 victory [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA –] While Placerville's winningest drivers and former champions are the subject of high expectations for Wednesday's bountiful open competition at Placerville Speedway, this special event could very well bring a new face to victory lane. Wednesday is the return of Wild Winged Wednesday for the "Who's...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Sam Hafertepe Jr. Struggles Throug

Sam Hafertepe Jr. Struggles Throug...

6/29/2010
SUNNYVALE, TX-Sam Hafertepe Jr. and The Plumbfast Racing Team struggled this past weekend with The World of Outlaws (WoO). The team missed the setup both nights at feature time to ultimately finish 18th at Junction Motor Speedway on Friday night and 17th at Lakeside Speedway following contact with the turn 2 wall. Friday night at Junction Motor Speedway saw the team miss the setup badly in qualifying which resulted in a disappointing 17th place time trial...more
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  • administrator on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
ASCS Northwest at Cottage Grove fo

ASCS Northwest at Cottage Grove fo...

6/29/2010
Stacy Verrall, TULSA, Okla. (June 28, 2010) - There’s going to be fireworks on land and in the air this weekend as the ASCS Northwest winged sprint cars rocket around the fastest ¼-mile dirt track in the northwest at Oregon’s Cottage Grove Speedway this Saturday and Sunday, July 3rd and 4th. Current ASCS Northwest points leader Roger Crockett will be battling for the victory on his home turf against some of the best Sprint Car racers the west coast has to offer. With...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: ASCS Northwest Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS SOD Ventures to Canada this W

ASCS SOD Ventures to Canada this W...

6/29/2010
T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (June 28, 2010) - After a weekend off the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP season continues with the first of three trips to Canada during the 2010 season. Friday the tour visits Ohsweken Speedway and Saturday the series ventures west to the South Buxton Raceway. The Friday event at Ohsweken features a $3,000 to win feature co-sanctioned with the ASCS Patriots and the weekly sprint car program at Ohsweken while...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: ASCS Sprints on Dirt, Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest Ready for Holiday Dou

ASCS Midwest Ready for Holiday Dou...

6/29/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 28, 2010) – The American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region kicks off the Fourth of July weekend racing festivities with a pair of events in Cornhusker Territory this Thursday and Friday. The Holiday weekend officially gets under way when the ASCS Midwest Regional forces take to Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE, on Thursday night, before then moving on to Nebraska Raceway Park’s I-80 Speedway between Lincoln and Omaha on...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Junction Motor Speedway, ASCS Midwest Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS Gulf South Set for July Fourt

ASCS Gulf South Set for July Fourt...

6/29/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 28, 2010) – The American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region is set for its second three-day racing weekend of the season with a Fourth of July Weekend of Speed triple header along Texas’ Gulf Coast. And there is some extra money up for grabs for the events slated for Edna, Beaumont and Cleveland. While each night offers up a $2,000 winner’s share, a $500 bonus is in place for any driver that can win of three events with a $1,000...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints
ASCS Canyon Region Ready for Tople

ASCS Canyon Region Ready for Tople...

6/29/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 28, 2010) – The American Sprint Car Series Canyon Region embarks upon new territory this Fourth of July weekend with a wingless double at New Mexico’s Aztec Speedway on Friday and Saturday. This weekend’s action marks the first time for the wingless forces of the ASCS Canyon Region to tackle the 1/3-mile Aztec Speedway clay oval and just the second series’ venture into the Land of Enchantment. Reigning series champion Charles Davis,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Aztec Speedway, ASCS Canyon Regional, Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Successful Speedw

Brandon Wimmer – Successful Speedw...

6/29/2010
(Bill W) June 29, 2010 – Nine nights of racing in a row will take it out on most. Brandon Wimmer was happy with the results during Ohio Speedweek with the All Star Circuit of Champions. He teamed with car owner Rick Ferkel and his #0 for a pair of podium finishes during a week that saw him charging forward each night. Things didn’t start so well at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 18, as the night ended in a DNF. “We were caught in a deal at Attica, where someone...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Attica Raceway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
Fisher Files – Power Outage at the

Fisher Files – Power Outage at the...

6/29/2010
(Bill W) June 28, 2010 – Josh Fisher held his own against the best the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series at his home track, Lake Ozark Speedway near Eldon, Missouri. The twelfth place finish in the Daniel McMillin/Jesse Hockett Memorial after coming through the B, rang a little hollow with him, however, as the car was a bit down on power. The good news was the problem was found later, and he looks forward to another week at Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois and back at...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jun 29, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/29/2010
Tags: Josh Fisher, Lake Ozark Speedway, Winged Outlaw Warriors
Will the Shark bite Mr. Excitement

Will the Shark bite Mr. Excitement...

6/28/2010
Friendly rivals Becker and Forsberg to face off in $3000 WTF Cup this week [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA 6-30-10)] – He is one of the mildest personalities in the sport, but behind the wheel, Antelope's Sean Becker is one of the fiercest open wheel racers in Northern California. This Wednesday night, the driver known as "The Shark" will surely be a force to contend with as he returns to Placerville Speedway to add...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Bud Kaeding runs 4th in Hanford wi

Bud Kaeding runs 4th in Hanford wi...

6/28/2010
Bud Kaeding scores fourth on Saturday at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway with double-header in Chico up next By Gary Thomas Hanford, CA – June 28, 2010…After having issues cut a strong run short on Friday at Ocean Speedway Campbell, California’s Bud Kaeding rebounded on Saturday night in Hanford and raced to a fourth place finish in the main event with the Golden State Challenge Series during his first winged sprint car start of the year at the Giant Chevrolet Kings...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Bud Kaeding, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Junction

World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Junction...

6/28/2010
Concord, NC—June 28, 2010— Biggest crowd in track history: The World of Outlaws debuted at Junction Motor Speedway last Friday night to the largest crowd in the history of the state-of-the-art high-banked 3/8-mile located in McCool Junction, Nebraska. The event marked the first 410-winged Sprint Car race at the track since 2006 and just the fifth-ever 410-winged Sprint Car race at the facility. Fans began arriving very early in the afternoon and by race time many were...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Brooke Tatnell, Junction Motor Speedway
Charles in Charge of ASCS Canyon R

Charles in Charge of ASCS Canyon R...

6/28/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (June 26, 2010) – Charles Davis, Jr., bolstered his American Sprint Car Series Canyon Region points lead by snaring his fourth series victory of the season in Saturday night’s 30-lap main event at USA Raceway. After assuming command in the final rounds, Davis, Jr., held off two-time series champ Jeremy Sherman in traffic to secure the win aboard the Roush Yates Ford-powered Massey Motorsports No. 50 entry. Leading the way from the pole...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Charles Davis, Arizona Motorplex, ASCS Canyon Regional
At a Glance: Kasey’s King of Sedal

At a Glance: Kasey’s King of Sedal...

6/28/2010
WHAT • A busy stretch continues for the World of Outlaws this week as the series will race three times in a five-day period. The trio of races kicks off on Tuesday, June 29 at Missouri State Fair Speedway for the third round of the Showdown for the Bud Crown, Kasey’s King of Sedalia Presented By Budweiser, which was postponed by rain back on June 16. The series then heads north to Huset’s Speedway in South Dakota on Thursday, July 1. The week wraps up at North Central...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Huset's Speedway
Brian Brown – Back on Top at Knoxv

Brian Brown – Back on Top at Knoxv...

6/28/2010
(Bill W) June 28, 2010 – Brian Brown was back on top of the heap at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday, and it came on a special night as well. His grandfather, George Lasoski, was inducted into the Knoxville Raceway during intermission. The win put the Grain Valley, Missouri driver back on top of the point standings as well. This week, he’ll race four times, including a make-up of the World of Outlaws show in Sedalia, two nights with the ASCS-Midwest in Nebraska and...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/28/2010
Tags: Brian Brown, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Wednesday night WTF Cup brings Bra

Wednesday night WTF Cup brings Bra...

6/27/2010
Top USAC and NASCAR Truck racer to fly in from Huntersville, NC for $3k to win race [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA (6-30-10)–] For the Placerville Speedway fans, racing on a weeknight can often be referred to as "sweet." This Wednesday, it surely will be as former Grass Valley resident Brad Sweet will return to the track where he scored his first winged sprint car victory at back in 2004. "I am so excited about this...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 27, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/27/2010
Tags: Brad Sweet, Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
This is what Willis was talkin' ab

This is what Willis was talkin' ab...

6/27/2010
Forsberg returns to defend Wild Winged Wednesday title this week at Placerville [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [bPLACERVILLE, CA –] It's finally here, one of the most anticipated special events of the season at Placerville Speedway. It's time for the return of Wild Winged Wednesday to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds this week for the first ever "Who's the Fastest Cup" featuring winged 360 sprint cars. In the past, this weeknight affair...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 27, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/27/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jamie Ball- One Spot Short

Jamie Ball- One Spot Short

6/26/2010
Jamie Ball- One Spot Short (White Lightning Motorsports) – June 28, 2010 – This week would see the Delta Oil #5J race on Saturday June 26, 2010 at the Knoxville Raceway. Our teams 305 engine was still getting ready to race so once again we only raced our 360 sprint car. The night would start out by drawing a #22 pill to be lined up for group time trials. I would be in the 3rd flight of cars to time trial. I felt confident going into the night about my chances of...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: Jamie Ball, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Chappell Back in Lucas Oil ASCS Vi

Chappell Back in Lucas Oil ASCS Vi...

6/26/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, ELDON, Mo. (June 26, 2010) – Zach Chappell picked off his second Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters triumph of the season by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s Daniel McMillin / Jesse Hockett Memorial atop the 1/3-mile Lake Ozark Speedway dirt oval. Chappell charged into the lead just past the midway point in the 30-lapper and held off a host of challengers over the remaining distance for the $6,000 victory aboard David Chappell’s...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: Zach Chappell, Lake Ozark Speedway, ASCS National
Tough Luck for Thiel lately

Tough Luck for Thiel lately

6/26/2010
Over the past two weekends of racing, luck has not been on the side for Scotty Thiel. After having two DNF's back to back, Thiel is trying to figure out if luck will ever turn around. Last Friday 6/18 at the Manitowoc County Speedway, Scotty started 16th in the A-main event. After a hard charging 15 laps, Thiel found himself sitting in 5th place. Just as hope was getting brighter, it turned around on him. On a restart, everyone checked up in turn one, Thiel pushed up...more
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  • administrator on Jun 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: Scotty Thiel, Winged Sprints
David Gravel leads flag to flag wi

David Gravel leads flag to flag wi...

6/26/2010
The ultra-competitive nature of the 2010 Ohio Sprint Speedweek became more evident with the 8th event of the nine race tour as 18-year old David Gravel became the 5th different winner with an impressive flag-to-flag win at Limaland Motorsports Park. Near perfect weather conditions and a large enthusiastic crowd welcomed 36 cars to the competition. When the dust settled, Gravel had outlasted a stacked field of veteran racers including NASCAR campaigner Brad Sweet on a...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jun 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: David Gravel, Limaland Motorsports Park, Winged Sprints
Two for Tatnell: Wins World of Out

Two for Tatnell: Wins World of Out...

6/26/2010
McCool Junction, NE— June 25, 2010—Brooke Tatnell certainly doesn’t have the largest hauler in the pit area or the most parts in his trailer, but what he does have is determination, an unending work ethic and a passion for sprint car racing that is second to none. That all showed on Friday night as he scored his second World of Outlaws win of the season as the series made their debut at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska in front of the largest crowd...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: Brooke Tatnell, Junction Motor Speedway, World of Outlaws
Lutz Takes Another ASCS Win at I-9

Lutz Takes Another ASCS Win at I-9...

6/26/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, HARTFORD, S.D. (June 25, 2010) – Eric Lutz knows the fast way around I-90 Speedway as he picked up another American Sprint Car Series feature win atop the high-banked, 3/8-mile clay oval with Friday night’s ASCS Midwest triumph. Lutz gunned into the lead at the outset and led throughout, withstanding a late challenge from Chad Meyer for his fourth career ASCS Regional triumph and second in a row at I-90 Speedway after a July win last year. Lutz took...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 26, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/26/2010
Tags: Eric Lutz, I-90 Speedway, ASCS Midwest Region
By the Numbers: Don Martin Memoria

By the Numbers: Don Martin Memoria...

6/25/2010
Sarver, PA—June 25, 2010—The 2010 Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twins at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania are quickly approaching on Tuesday, July 20 with the exciting twin 30-lap feature format in effect again this season. Danny Lasoski won the opener of the Silver Cup last season and charged from the 19th starting spot to finishing seventh in the finale to earn the overall Silver Cup title, while veteran Stevie Smith was victorious in the second feature,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 25, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/25/2010
Tags: Lernerville Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Camron Mendes scores 3rd career sp

Camron Mendes scores 3rd career sp...

6/24/2010
Camron Mendes uses patience & finesse to take advantage of opening in traffic and score second victory of Petaluma Speedway season on Saturday June 12 By Gary Thomas Petaluma, CA – June 24, 2010…Competing on a slick and treacherous surface at the Petaluma Speedway on Saturday Night June 12 Rohnert Park, California’s Camron Mendes was able to take full advantage of an opportunity in traffic to get by veteran Bobby McMahan and then hold him off to record his third career...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jun 24, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/24/2010
Tags: Camron Mendes, Winged Sprints
Roster begins to form for Forni Cl

Roster begins to form for Forni Cl...

6/24/2010
Drivers must compete in 6 Placerville Point Races or Placerville CW Events to compete [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA] – It's the highest paying regular weekly event in the history of Placerville Speedway, the annual Mark Forni Classic on Saturday, July 17th. While this event is still weeks away, it's on the minds of many drivers and fans as the roster has begun to form for this prestigious race that honors the late...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/24/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
3k to win Wild Winged Wednesday at

3k to win Wild Winged Wednesday at...

6/24/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA 6-30-10)]– It's the event the race fans have loved over the past several seasons, its Wild Winged Wednesday and in just a few days it returns to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bigger then ever. It's the Who's The Fastest Cup event for 360 sprint cars this coming Wednesday, June 30th at Placerville Speedway. In the past, this annual weeknight affair has been a rain make up race for either...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 24, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/24/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Second at

Wednesdays with Wayne – Second at...

6/23/2010
(Bill W) June 23, 2010 – Wayne Johnson’s return to the Knoxville Raceway went well. After putting his team together in a few days, it was time to load his #77x on the flatbed and head into town. This was the seventh different sprinter Wayne has run in 2010. The result was a second place on Mid-Season Championship night. The $3,000 check will come in handy as he prepares to do some double-duty this Saturday night. With a week of heavy rains, just getting the race in...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/23/2010
Tags: Wayne Johnson, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
UPS AND DOWNS FOR LARSON ON PACIFI

UPS AND DOWNS FOR LARSON ON PACIFI...

6/23/2010
UPS AND DOWNS FOR LARSON ON PACIFIC NORTHWEST SPEEDWEEK Takes Thrilling Medford Win On Night Two Elk Grove, California. June 11-19, 2010. Seventeen year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson just returned from a nearly 2000 mile racing adventure that stretched almost to Canada in what started out to be a seven race in nine day excursion. With a rainout at Lebanon, Oregon’s Willamette Speedway shortening the set of races to six, the week saw Larson’s emotions run the...more
Kyle Larson Racing
  • Kyle Larson Racing on Jun 23, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/23/2010
Tags: Kyle Larson, Winged Sprints
Geving back to GSC after 10th plac

Geving back to GSC after 10th plac...

6/22/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Chicko Motorsports Media] [b PENNGROVE, CA (6-19-10)] – Following several months on the road, Penngrove's Alissa Geving enjoyed the opportunity to race close to home last Saturday night as a break permitted her to return to the likes of Petaluma Speedway. The venue was the annual United States Auto Club-CRA Wingless Sprint Car night at the 3/8 mile dirt track located on the Sonoma-Marin County Fairgrounds. Returning from Western Speedweek in the...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
Windfall Night promises "fandemoni

Windfall Night promises "fandemoni...

6/22/2010
Championship point race features special "Fan Spirit" awards during night of action [i Media Release from Handy Racing Promotions] [b PLACERVILLE, CA 6-26-10)–] The spectators that pack the grandstands at Placerville Speedway every Saturday night are notably recognized as some of the most passionate and enthusiastic race fans in Northern California. This Saturday will surely be no exception as "Windfall Night" at Placerville Speedway will raise the bar on fan spirit at...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
Terrell makes Quincy debut with an

Terrell makes Quincy debut with an...

6/22/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Images Media] [b SEBASTOPOL, CA 6-19-10] - Last Saturday night Bradley Terrell had the opportunity to race with the series he loves at a track he had never been to. In the end, he chalked up the weekend as one of success for his family owned 360 sprint car team out of Sebastopol. The venue for Terrell and his #43 sprint car was the Hoosier Racing Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series. The stage was the scenic 3/8 mile American Valley Speedway...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
Traffic crash ends Jonathan Allard

Traffic crash ends Jonathan Allard...

6/22/2010
Lapped traffic crash ends Jonathan Allard's bid at Dirt Cup after leading first 23-laps of main event on Saturday By Gary Thomas Alger, Washington – June 22, 2010…In position to bring home a third career victory at the $25,000-to-win Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup Chico, California’s Jonathan Allard’s hopes at that came to a crashing halt on Saturday night, after a tangle with a lapped car just past the halfway point ended what looked to be a very good possibility at...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Jonathan Allard, Golden State Challenge, Winged Sprints
Rock Rapids Recap for Wasmund Raci

Rock Rapids Recap for Wasmund Raci...

6/22/2010
Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, hosted yet another 410 Outlaw Sprint show this past Friday and it was a night in which the Wasmund Team had everything working great. The entire crew worked hard to put together a great race car and after figuring out some fueling and handling issues with the car, the team succeeded and put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis inside the top five with a four place finish. Starting out the night in the heat race, Matt grabbed third after...more
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  • administrator on Jul 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Matt Wasmund, Rapid Speedway, Winged Sprints
Previewing the World of Outlaws In

Previewing the World of Outlaws In...

6/22/2010
[b McCool Junction, NE—June 22, 2010—]The World of Outlaws have driven past Junction Motor Speedway quite a few times over the last six years, traveling up and down US 81, but have never made a stop at the high-banked 3/8-mile located in McCool Junction, Nebraska. That will all change this weekend as the series visits the state-of-the-art facility for the first time ever on Friday, June 25 for a full night of racing as a swing through the Midwest continues. Joey...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Junction Motor Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Shake Up Jacob – Seat Time

Shake Up Jacob – Seat Time

6/22/2010
NEWTON (June 22, 2010) – The learning curve continues as the Ossenfort Racing team makes their mark in the 2010 season. This weekend was all about seat time for Jacob and his Knology #99J 410. The team made their way to River Cities Speedway, in Grand Forks , North Dakota , for the two day World of Outlaw Series show. Rain cancelled activities for Friday evening but the weather stayed away Saturday and Sunday, allowing them to get the event in. Saturday was full of...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Jacob Ossenfort, Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Clearing the

Tuesdays with TMAC – Clearing the...

6/22/2010
Tuesdays with TMAC – Clearing the Air! (Bill W) June 22, 2010 – Terry McCarl wants to announce his intentions of finding a quality sprint car ride. Much speculation has led to some inaccuracies, and he would like to clear the air. In the interim, he is forming the TMAC Motorsports #24 team until something solid comes along, and plans on competing on July 2. The Altoona, Iowa driver was injured while setting up his t-shirt trailer in April. The accident left him with...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Terry McCarl, Winged Sprints
Austin McCarl – A Rocky Victory!

Austin McCarl – A Rocky Victory!

6/22/2010
Austin McCarl – A Rocky Victory! (Bill W) June 22, 2010 – The wait was over for seventeen year old Austin McCarl when he pulled into Victory Lane at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa last Saturday night. The win marked his first in a 410 sprint car. The Altoona, Iowa driver will try it again this weekend at the Knoxville Raceway. The trip to “Rocky” marked Austin’s second visit of 2010. He finished fourth there in May. This time around, he came from the back...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: The Duel

World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: The Duel...

6/22/2010
Concord, NC—June 21, 2010— A rousing success: A Pre-race Pit Party was held on Saturday afternoon prior to the opener of The Duel in the Dakotas at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota for fans that purchased two-day tickets in advance. Fans had the opportunity to walk around the pits, meet their favorite drivers, get autographs and take photos. The Class of 2010 Poster was handed out by SLS Promotions and was a big hit with fans, as it features the race...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Mark Dobmeier, Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana
Ryan Partin Picks Up First Feature

Ryan Partin Picks Up First Feature...

6/22/2010
ORLANDO, FL – 2009 Top Gun Sprint Series Champion Ryan Partin took home his first feature win of the 2010 Top Gun Sprint Series season, also winning his heat race to make for a clean sweep of the race activities Saturday night at North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Florida. “To be able to stand in victory lane for the first time this year on Father’s Day weekend, with my dad in victory lane with me, that makes this quite possibly my favorite win in my career,” said...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/22/2010
Tags: Ryan Partin, North Florida Speedway, Top Gun Sprint Series
Zach Zimmerly caps Western Speedwe

Zach Zimmerly caps Western Speedwe...

6/21/2010
Sixteen-year-old Zach Zimmerly claims Tribute to GP victory to open Western Speedweek and concludes with runner up at 39th Dirt Cup to earn week-long title By Gary Thomas Alger, Washington – June 21, 2010…Heading into the inaugural running of Western Speedweek with high hopes Vancouver, Washington’s Zach Zimmerly proceeded to put together some of the finest moments in his young sprint car career by scoring his first ever 410 Golden State Challenge Series victory to...more
Gary Thomas
  • Gary Thomas on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Zach Zimmerly, Silver Dollar Speedway, Skagit Speedway
Red Hawk Series continues with Win

Red Hawk Series continues with Win...

6/21/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b PLACERVILLE, CA] – Each season when the annual break for the El Dorado County Fair is over, it means one thing at Placerville Speedway; it's time to get down to business for the last half of the Red Hawk Casino Championship Series presented by Hoosier Tires, Coors Light, Riebes Auto Parts and Pepsi Cola. This Saturday night, four divisions will return for "Windfall Classifieds Incorporated" night at the...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Winged Sprints
Tiner name returns to victory lane

Tiner name returns to victory lane...

6/21/2010
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations] [b QUINCY, CA (6-19-10)] - The Hoosier Racing Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series made it's sole appearance of the year at American Valley Speedway on the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy Saturday night. When the checkered flag waved at this scenic 3/8 mile dirt track, Steven Tiner of Visalia celebrated his first win of the year. "I didn't even know I had won," said Tiner, who earned the win in lapped...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Quincy Speedway, California Sprint Car Civil War Series, Winged Sprints
Martin Picks Up NCRA Sprint Victor

Martin Picks Up NCRA Sprint Victor...

6/21/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 21, 2010 – Park City, Kansas - On a day’s worth of activities that benefited the Steve King Foundation night at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas and to put the wraps on a very special Fathers Day edition of racing, it was Jason Martin of Liberal, Kansas picking up his first O’Reilly/NCRA sprint car feature victory since 2005 here Sunday night. By earning the most finishing and passing points from the heat races, it was Jon Freeman starting...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jun 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Jason Martin, 81 Speedway, NCRA-Sprint Car Bandits
At a Glance: Junction Motor Speedw

At a Glance: Junction Motor Speedw...

6/21/2010
[b Concord, NC—June 21, 2010—] [b WHAT] •The World of Outlaws make a stop in the Heartland on Friday, June 25 for an inaugural event at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska, followed by a return to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas on Saturday, June 26 for the first time since 2003. Joey Saldana used his sixth win of the season on Sunday night to extend his lead in the World of Outlaws championship standing to 56 markers over 20-time series...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Junction Motor Speedway, Lakeside Speedway, World of Outlaws
Jacksonville Awaits Sprint Invader

Jacksonville Awaits Sprint Invader...

6/21/2010
(Bill W) June 21, 2010 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will be ready for some short track action when they return to the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois this Friday night, June 25. This will mark the series’ thirteenth official visit to the banked ¼ mile oval in their history. Jerrod Hull flexed his muscle and showed his prowess at the bullring in May by taking his third career Sprint Invaders feature win at Jacksonville. Other winners at...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, Sprint Invaders, Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest at I-90 Speedway on F

ASCS Midwest at I-90 Speedway on F...

6/21/2010
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 21, 2010) – The Lucas Oil ASCS National Series presented by K&N Filters annual stop at Hartford, South Dakota’s I-90 Speedway is just around the corner. The ASCS Midwest forces will get a sneak peak at the high-banked, 3/8-mile clay oval event prior to the July 10 National card with this Friday night’s event at I-90 Speedway. Friday’s card at I-90 Speedway marks the first of three ASCS Midwest events atop the Hartford, SD, clay,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jun 21, 2010
  • Article Date: 6/21/2010
Tags: Jack Dover, Eric Lutz, I-90 Speedway
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