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Lucas Oil Sprint Cars Set for the

Lucas Oil Sprint Cars Set for the...

9/22/2009
[b Lucas Oil Sprint Cars Set for the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks"] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 21, 2009)] With the series $60,000 championship hanging in the balance, the Lucas Oil Sprint Cars presented by K&N Filters kick off the stretch drive to the title by storming into Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO, this Saturday night. Locking horns with the Missouri-based Winged Outlaw Warriors, a hearty throng of competitors is expected to converge upon the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 22, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/22/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Weekend

Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Weekend...

9/22/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Good Weekend for Vortex! (Bill W) September 22, 2009 – Terry McCarl’s weekend was highlighted with a top five run at the Clay County Fair Speedway with the World of Outlaws in Spencer, Iowa. Two uncharacteristic flips in other events marked the first time the Big Game Treestands #24 had destroyed a Vortex top wing all year. The team is watching some iffy weather for this weekend, but preliminary plans have them heading for Jacksonville, Illinois...more
administrator
  • administrator on Sep 22, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/22/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
USAC/CRA Sprints Idle Until 10/10

USAC/CRA Sprints Idle Until 10/10...

9/21/2009
The Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars are idle until an October 10 race at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, but that race takes on added significance now that the series point leaders are in a virtual tie! Defending series titlist Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. led the final 23 laps to win Saturday night's 30-lap "Kindoll Classic" at Perris. Trailing Spencer's Grubstake storage/Madera Produce Maxim/Shaver to the checkered flag were Tony Jones, Danny Sheridan, David...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Mike Spencer, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC/CRA Sprints
WoO Wrap-Up: Clay County Fair Spee

WoO Wrap-Up: Clay County Fair Spee...

9/21/2009
[b World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Clay County Fair Speedway & Deer Creek Speedway] [i Concord, NC—September 20, 2009] What a battle: The battle at the top of the World of Outlaws championship standings remains tight after the two events this past week, with three-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz 18 markers ahead of Jason Meyers and 48 in front of Joey Saldana. Nine point paying events remain on the 2009 schedule, as the trio battles for the top spot. Each of...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Terry McCarl, Joey Saldana, Donny Schatz
Another Super Finish: Joey Saldana

Another Super Finish: Joey Saldana...

9/21/2009
[b Another Super Finish: Joey Saldana Wins Thriller over Donny Schatz at Deer Creek Speedway in the Sprint for a Cure Summer Clash] [i Spring Valley, MN— September 19, 2009] Joey Saldana came out on the short end of a late race battle just a few days ago at Clay County Fair Speedway losing the lead on the final lap to Jason Meyers and he made up for that on Saturday night in the Sprint for a Cure Summer Clash at Deer Creek Speedway in Minnesota, winning a late race...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Joey Saldana, Donny Schatz, Deer Creek Speedway
Wright All Over ASCS Gulf South at

Wright All Over ASCS Gulf South at...

9/21/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, BAYTOWN, Texas (September 19, 2009) – Gary Wright added yet another notch to the victory column by storming to victory lane in Saturday night's 30-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South feature event at Houston Raceway Park, pocketing the $3,000 winner's share in the process. Wright overtook pole starter Scottie McDonald for the point on the second round and never looked back in the non-stop affair, lapping all the way up to eighth in Scott Brown's...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Zach Chappell Topples ASCS Sooners

Zach Chappell Topples ASCS Sooners...

9/21/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, SAPULPA, Okla. (September 19, 2009)] Zach Chappell picked off his second overall American Sprint Car Series feature win of the year at the exact same place he posted his first triumph by topping Saturday night's 25-lap American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region main event at Creek County Speedway. Chappell, who also topped the Creek County leg of ASCS Speedweek in June, gunned into the lead at the outset and held off the advances of Sean...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Zach Chappell, Creek County Speedway, ASCS Sooner Region
Carney Conquers Aztec for First AS

Carney Conquers Aztec for First AS...

9/21/2009
[b Carney Conquers Aztec for First ASCS Rocky Mountain Win] [i Lonnie Wheatley, AZTEC, N.M. (September 18, 2009)] El Paso's John Carney II logged his first career American Sprint Car Series feature win by breaking into victory lane in the opening night of the 30th Annual Floyd Reynolds Memorial at Aztec Speedway. Carney took advantage of Jesse Baker's slip over the cushion on the eleventh round and led the rest of the way to secure the victory in Friday night's ASCS...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jason Johnson Bests ASCS Gulf Sout

Jason Johnson Bests ASCS Gulf Sout...

9/21/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, BEAUMONT, Texas (September 18, 2009)] Jason Johnson picked off his eighth overall American Sprint Car Series feature win of the year by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap ASCS Gulf South main event at Golden Triangle Raceway Park. The current Lucas Oil Sprint Car National points leader took the lead away from Aaron Reutzel on the second round and then fought off nemesis Gary Wright to snare his third Gulf South score of the year aboard...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Jason Johnson, ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints
Gregg Garners ASCS Southwest Win a

Gregg Garners ASCS Southwest Win a...

9/21/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (September 19, 2009)] Ben Gregg broke into American Sprint Car Series Southwest victory lane for the first time this year by topping Saturday night's 25-lap main event at USA Raceway. After bagging eight series wins last year, Gregg extended his current series points lead by taking the checkered flag aboard the Gaerte-powered Mastercraft Boats/Legendary Homes No. 22b Maxim. He didn't extend that lead by much though, as his closest...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/21/2009
Tags: Ben Gregg, ASCS Southwest Region, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Deer Cre

World of Outlaws Preview: Deer Cre...

9/18/2009
[i Spring Valley, MN—September 18, 2009] The World of Outlaws will visit Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota on Saturday, September 19 for an even which was postponed by rain last month. The event will mark the first visit to the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile in the 31-plus year history of the series. Deer Creek Speedway will be the sixth track that the World of Outlaws will have visited in the state of Minnesota dating back to 1979. Steve Kinser was victorious...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 18, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/18/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tornado Alley - Still Alive!

Tornado Alley - Still Alive!

9/18/2009
[i (Bill W) September 17, 2009] The season is winding down, but there was plenty of sprint car action in the state of Nebraska last weekend. In the middle of it, was “the Tornado” Billy Alley. With stout fields on hand, Billy took a breath from kicking tail in the concrete business and came home with a pair of solid finishes in the Nebraska Cup at Eagle Raceway and a special 9/11 tribute at the Butler County Speedway. A rough ending to his Knoxville season ended...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 18, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/18/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst - Lucky Win #7!

Kaley Gharst - Lucky Win #7!

9/18/2009
[i (Bill W) – September 11, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst went into the three races billed as the Sprint Invaders “Triple Threat” weekend in Illinois with ideas of picking off some wins. He was able to secure another win at the Quincy Raceways, his second of the year there, and seventh overall in 2009. The Decatur, Illinois driver has won five times with the Sprint Invaders this year, and tied Jerrod Hull atop the all-time winners’ list with twelve. This weekend,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 18, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/18/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars Set for

Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars Set for...

9/17/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars Set for the Stretch Drive] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 17, 2009)] They've battled it out at tracks across the nation for the past six months. Now, the stars of the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters are set for the stretch drive to the series $60,000 championship. It's the drive that determines not only who takes that lucrative top prize, but also exactly how much of the $250,000 point fund that each...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 17, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/17/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Down to the Wire: Jason Meyers Win

Down to the Wire: Jason Meyers Win...

9/17/2009
[b Down to the Wire: Jason Meyers Wins Thriller over Joey Saldana on Last Lap at Clay County Fair Speedway] [i Spencer, IA— September 16, 2009] Jason Meyers saved his best for last on Wednesday night at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa as he charged around Joey Saldana on the high side of turn two on the final lap to pick up a thrilling win in the third annual Arnold Motor Supply Shootout. For Meyers it was his first career win at the 3/8-mile located at the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 17, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/17/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Canadian N

Wednesdays with Wayne – Canadian N...

9/16/2009
(Bill W) September 16, 2009 – Wayne Johnson will be attempting to win his second Canadian Nationals in a row at the Ohsweken Speedway near Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada this weekend. The two-night affair will cap off four nights of racing in a row spanning from Iowa to Ontario for the Knoxville, Iowa driver. Last weekend in California, he finished tenth in the prelim at the Gold Cup Race of Champions before suffering a DNF in the B main on Saturday. Wayne’s preliminary...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sprint Cars Take the Center Stage

Sprint Cars Take the Center Stage...

9/16/2009
[b Sprint Cars Take the Center Stage at Winchester's "Oldtimers Weekend"] [i Dick Jordan - September 15, 2009] The USAC National Sprint Car Series returns to the Winchester (Ind.) Speedway on Sunday, October 4, for the annual “Winchester Oldtimers Weekend,” showcasing the stars and cars of today while also featuring the cars which formed the backbone of the series and competed at the half-mile paved oval in past years. A 40-lap feature race is on tap for the Sprint...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Non-Winged Sprints
Sprint Invaders Hit Historic Farle

Sprint Invaders Hit Historic Farle...

9/16/2009
[b Sprint Invaders Hit Historic Farley Speedway for First Time on Friday!] [i (Bill W) September 15, 2009] The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will add another track to their series’ history this Friday night. For the first time, the historic Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa will host the popular sprint car series. The Sprint Invaders emerged from last weekend’s “Triple Threat” events in Illinois with a tight points battle. Just three points separate leader “Flyin’”...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Southwest at USA on Saturday!

ASCS Southwest at USA on Saturday!

9/16/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 15, 2009)] After a break to avoid the worst of the Arizona summer heat, the American Sprint Car Series Southwest Region championship battle heats back up with Saturday's night card at Tucson's USA Raceway. Saturday's action is also the sixth round of the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Challenge, a select slate of eight events including both winged Southwest events and wingless Canyon Region events. Although shut out of victory lane...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County

ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County...

9/16/2009
[b ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County Saturday Night!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 15, 2009)] The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region returns to the place where it all begin with Saturday night's event at Creek County Speedway near Tulsa, OK. Saturday's card atop Sapulpa's tight, ¼-mile clay oval, where the American Sprint Car Series cut its teeth beginning in 1992, is the third and final Sooner Region stop in Creek County for the 2009...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Rocky Mountain Closes Season

ASCS Rocky Mountain Closes Season...

9/16/2009
[b ASCS Rocky Mountain Closes Season with Aztec Double] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 15, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region is set to put the finishing touches on the 2009 season with this weekend's 30th Annual Floyd Reynolds Memorial event at Aztec Speedway in Aztec, NM. And, when the two nights of action come to a conclusion with Saturday night's final checkered flag, one thing will be certain; there will be a ninth different...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Gulf South Set for One Last G

ASCS Gulf South Set for One Last G...

9/16/2009
[b ASCS Gulf South Set for One Last GTRP-HRP Double] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 15, 2009)] Golden Triangle Raceway Park and Houston Raceway Park are both staples on the ASCS Gulf South Regional tour. This weekend, the Beaumont and Baytown clay ovals in southeast Texas are both set to host the series for the final time in 2009. The series takes to Beaumont's Golden Triangle Raceway Park on Friday night for a $2,000-to-win tilt, before moving on to...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Clay Cou

World of Outlaws Preview: Clay Cou...

9/16/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Clay County Fair Speedway] [i Spencer, IA—September 15, 2009] The World of Outlaws return to Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa again this week on Wednesday, September 19 for the third annual Arnold Motor Supply Shooutout. Donny Schatz, the three-time and defending series champion, is undefeated in the two previous races at the 3/8-mile located at the historic Clay County Fairgrounds. The North Dakota native picked up the win over...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO Wrap Up: 56th Annual Gold Cup

WoO Wrap Up: 56th Annual Gold Cup...

9/16/2009
[i Concord, NC—September 14, 2009] Gearing up for the stretch run: Jason Meyers used a very strong Gold Rush Tour, which saw him finish sixth of better in eight of the nine events, including picking up three wins and seven Top-Five finishes to put himself in contention for the World of Outlaws title as the season hits the stretch run. The native of Clovis, California leads the series with 47 Top-10 finishes and is currently is just 29 markers behind Donny Schatz in...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett – Flying Like an Ea

Rocket Hockett – Flying Like an Ea...

9/16/2009
[i (Bill W) September 15, 2009] Though victory escaped “The Rocket” Jesse Hockett last weekend, he registered a pair of second place finishes in the Jesse Hockett Racing #77, including one after a great duel with Tony Bruce Jr. at Eagle Raceway’s Nebraska Cup. This weekend, the Warsaw, Missouri driver will stay a little closer to home and work on the new shop as he runs the last race of 2009 at the Double X Speedway in California, Missouri. Friday night, Jesse headed...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – Return to Clay Count

Brian Brown – Return to Clay Count...

9/16/2009
[i (Bill W) September 15, 2009] A three race weekend resulted in two podium finishes for Grain Valley, Missouri sprint car driver Brian Brown. After a DNF forced them out of competition at hometown Valley Speedway on Friday, the Brian Brown Racing SuperClean #21 traveled to Nebraska and came away with a pair of top three finishes against some stiff competition. It only gets tougher Wednesday night, when Brian returns to the Clay County Fair Speedway to compete with...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sprint Champ Geving in NASCAR Dive

Sprint Champ Geving in NASCAR Dive...

9/16/2009
[b Alissa Geving is accepted into 2009 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine] [i Media Contact: Bill Sullivan / sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net] [b PENNGROVE, CA –(9-16-09)-] All of her childhood life, Alissa Geving dreamed of one thing, becoming a professional race car driver. Wednesday afternoon the 18 year-old North Bay native received a phone call that put her one step closer to following that dream. The call was from the ultimate leader in the auto racing industry,...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Alissa Geving, Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer - Hoosier Fall Home

Brandon Wimmer - Hoosier Fall Home...

9/16/2009
[i (Bill W) September 15, 2009] It was a homecoming of sorts for Fairmount, Indiana racer Brandon Wimmer. He doesn’t get many shots at driving in his home state with the All Star Circuit of Champions, but they came to Lawrenceburg for the Hoosier Fall Classic last weekend. Brandon and car owner, Rick Ferkel, came into the weekend looking for a win, but left with a top five in the finale, and the confidence that they had passed a total of 18 cars in the feature events...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/16/2009
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Lawrenceburg Speedway, All Star Circuit of Champions
Tuesdays with TMAC – Superior Run!

Tuesdays with TMAC – Superior Run!

9/15/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Superior Run! (Bill W) September 15, 2009 – Terry McCarl added another track to his records when he finished atop a strong field of IRA competitors at the Superior Speedway in northern Wisconsin on Friday. He added a top five at the Jerry Richert Memorial on Saturday night, and the Big Game Treestands #24 is planning for four more races in the next week. TMAC smashed the track record at Superior, lowering the mark to 12.715 seconds, a half a...more
administrator
  • administrator on Sep 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/15/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
All Star Circuit of Champions for

All Star Circuit of Champions for...

9/15/2009
[b Sam Hafertepe Jr. Ends 5 Races With All Stars With 2 Blown Motors At Lawrenceburg] [i Daryl Turford] Sunnyvale, Texas-Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team had a very busy week that included 5 races with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Hafertepe got things started off with a solid run from 12th to 6th at Lernerville Speedway and followed it up with a terrific 2nd place run at Attica. Unfortunately in the weekend finale at Hilltop a brilliant charge from...more
administrator
  • administrator on Sep 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/15/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst - Charge It!

Kaley Gharst - Charge It!

9/14/2009
[i (Bill W) – September 11, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst spent another weekend starting at the back of a pair of features, but did his usual charges through the field to complete a pair of top ten finishes. The Decatur, Illinois native drove the Bruce Williams #7K last weekend at Knoxville Raceway and the Lake Ozark Speedway. This weekend, he’ll tackle three races in his home state with the Sprint Invaders. With qualifying having been a struggle at Knoxville,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Humston Rises to the Occasion for

Humston Rises to the Occasion for...

9/14/2009
[b Humston Rises to the Occasion for ASCS Midwest Win as Danley Takes Title] [i Lonnie Wheatley, RISING CITY, Neb. (September 13, 2009)] Even though the American Sprint Car Series Midwest championship was just out of his reach, Chad Humston didn't let that fact dampen his spirits in Sunday night's season-championship finale at the Butler County Motorplex. Humston outdueled Brian Brown on the opening circuit and went on to lead all 25 circuits of the torrid affair to...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska

Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska...

9/14/2009
[b Tony Bruce, Jr., Captures Nebraska Cup with ASCS Midwest Triumph!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, EAGLE, Neb. (September 12, 2009)] "Holy cow, I'm worn out!" Tony Bruce, Jr., exclaimed as he climbed from his Sprint Car on Saturday night. And for good reason, as the Liberal, KS, shoe had just outlasted Jesse Hockett in a classic slugfest atop the high-banked, 1/3-mile Eagle Raceway clay oval to collect a hefty $5,000 ASCS Midwest Region winner's share and the coveted Nebraska...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold

Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold...

9/14/2009
[b Pit Crew Challenge Added to Arnold Motor Supply Shootout at Clay County Fair Speedway] [i Spencer, IA—September 14, 2009] Adding even more excitement to the third annual Arnold Motor Supply Shootout at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa for the World of Outlaws, is the addition of a pit crew challenge showcasing the talents of the hardworking crews that play such a large part in a driver’s success on the grueling circuit. The Arnold Motor Supply Pit Crew...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO At a Glance: Clay County Fair

WoO At a Glance: Clay County Fair...

9/14/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Clay County Fair Speedway & Deer Creek Speedway] [i Concord, NC— September 13, 2009] WHAT • With the 2009 Gold Rush Tour now in the rearview mirror, the World of Outlaws return to the upper Midwest this week for an event at Clay County Fair Speedway in Iowa on Wednesday, September 16 and a make-up race at Deer Creek Speedway in Minnesota on Saturday, September 19, which was postponed by rain last month. Heading into...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annu

Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annu...

9/14/2009
[b Solid Gold: Saldana Wins 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA— September 12, 2009] As Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over,” and that mantra served true for Joey Saldana on Saturday night in the finale of the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, as he led just the final ¼-of a lap of the 40-lap contest to pick up a thrilling $50,000 win over Jason Sides. Saldana ran second for the first...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/14/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers W

Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers W...

9/11/2009
[b Halfway to the Top Prize: Meyers Wins Opener of the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA— September 10, 2009] Half of the battle at the Gold Cup Race of Champions is to have a strong qualifying night and be in a good position for the finale to be in contention for the $50,000 top prize. For the second consecutive year, Jason Meyers put himself in a great position, winning on a preliminary night of the famed event at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600

I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600...

9/11/2009
[b I-30 Speedway's Fourth Annual 600 Nationals Just One Week Away!] Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 10, 2009)] In another week's time, the sound of 600cc Micro Sprint Car engines will fill the air around Little Rock's I-30 Speedway, as a hundred or so teams from throughout the nation will gather for the Fourth Annual 600 Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires. And, after attracting in excess of over 100 teams in the initial three renditions of the event,...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Past Winners Chase Big Money & Pre

Past Winners Chase Big Money & Pre...

9/10/2009
[b Past Winners Chase Big Money & Prestige at the Gold Cup Race of Champions] [i Chico, CA—September 10, 2009] The list of drivers that have won the Gold Cup Race of Champions over the years is a venerable ‘Who’s Who’ of sprint car racing. Since the World of Outlaws began sanctioning the race in 1978, 17 different drivers have added their name to this illustrious list, with the event being held at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California each year since 1979, with...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Becker wins Pacific Sprint Cup Fea

Becker wins Pacific Sprint Cup Fea...

9/10/2009
[b Point leader Becker takes home first career Pacific Sprint Cup victory] Wingless Champion Pettit claims victory in Wednesday night Wingless Cup race [i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions, Inc.] CHICO, CA – The 2009 Gold Cup Race of Champions officially opened Wednesday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico with the annual Civil War Sprint Car Series $3000 to win Pacific Sprint Cup and the Wingless Sprint Car Invitational event. The Winged Sprint Car...more
Bill Sullivan
  • Bill Sullivan on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
Tags: Sean Becker, Silver Dollar Speedway, Winged Sprints
Long Weekend & Great Success - Kei

Long Weekend & Great Success - Kei...

9/10/2009
[b Long Weekend & Great Success - Keizer Wheels] A long weekend made for some great success stories. Team Keizer dominated Triple 20’s at the Grove as Hodnett grabbed the first feature with Pittman backing up the next two. Brady Bacon made it lucky #7 on the year after bolting in a 305 for some fun. He now holds victories for team keizer09 in Winged360, Non-Wing360, Non-Wing 410, Midget and Winged305 action. Joey Moughan took a Sprint Invaders win in Columbus...more
Wade Huisman
  • Wade Huisman on Sep 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/10/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Gold Rush!

Wednesdays with Wayne – Gold Rush!

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 9, 2009)] Wayne Johnson is back in California and ready for this weekend’s Gold Cup Race of Champions with the World of Outlaws. He will be driving the Harold Main #35A at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. Last week, Wayne posted fourth place finishes at both the Knoxville Raceway and at the Bethany Speedway in Missouri. With only two-tenths of a second separating 1st from 14th, Wayne posted the 10th quick time of the night at Knoxville in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Three $1500 to Win Features Highli

Three $1500 to Win Features Highli...

9/9/2009
[b Three $1500 to Win Features Highlight Illinois Triple Threat Weekend!] [i (Bill W) September 9, 2009] The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will compete in three big races in the “Land of Lincoln” this weekend! “Triple Threat Weekend” will feature three main events in three nights, with all paying $1,500 to the winners! The events start on Friday night at the Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, move to the Spoon River Speedway south of Canton on Saturday, and...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett - Upside Down at St

Rocket Hockett - Upside Down at St...

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 8, 2009] The fastest car doesn’t always win the race. Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett was on his way to victory at the Louie Vermeil Classic on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be after an accident with five laps to go. He’ll return to the Midwest this week to weigh his racing options in either Nebraska or Illinois. The 2nd Annual USAC-CRA Louie Vermeil Classic commenced on Saturday and Sunday at the Calistoga Speedway near Calistoga, California. Jesse...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown - Strong Finish!

Brian Brown - Strong Finish!

9/9/2009
[i (Bill W) September 8, 2009] A strong finish to the season clinched the second spot in the season 410 sprint car standings at the Knoxville Raceway for Brian Brown. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver drove to a second place finish on the night, and also cinched third place in owner standings at the track. As racing will do, a trip to Lake Ozark Speedway for their 360 Nationals brought the SuperClean #21 team back to Earth! This weekend, Brian plans on more 360...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Win

Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Win...

9/9/2009
[b Getting One Back: Jason Meyers Wins at Cottage Grove Speedway] [i Cottage Grove, OR— September 8, 2009] Jason Meyers felt like a few wins slipped away from him last year and one of those was at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon. His goal coming into this season was to make up for as many of those near misses as possible and he did exactly that on Tuesday night at the high-banked ¼-mile winning a duel over fellow California native Tim Kaeding. Meyers took the lead on...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO Preview: 56th Annual Gold Cup

WoO Preview: 56th Annual Gold Cup...

9/9/2009
[i Chico, CA—September 8, 2009] The 2009 Gold Rush Tour wraps up for the World of Outlaws this coming weekend with the biggest sprint car race of the year on the West Coast, the 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, September 10-12. The winner will again receive $50,000 this year which will mark the fourth consecutive season that the victor will earn that amount. Jac Haudenschild won the famed race for the third time in...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concl

ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concl...

9/9/2009
[b ASCS SOD Championship Battle Concludes with Hartford's King of Michigan Event] [i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] After two events during Labor Day Weekend the point race for the 2009 Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP championship is remarkably close with four drivers holding a mathematical chance of winning the 2009 championship. The final race for the championship will be held Friday during one of the biggest point races of the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest Season Closes with a

ASCS Midwest Season Closes with a...

9/9/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region brings the curtain down on the 2009 season on a high note with a pair of events in Nebraska this weekend, with a potential weekend sweep worth $7,001. On Friday night, the ASCS Midwest forces invade Rising City's Butler County Motorplex for the $2,001-to-win Tribute to 9/11 "Race to Remember". Then, on Saturday night, the ASCS Midwest season championship finale takes...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
An ASCS Lone Star Saturday Night

An ASCS Lone Star Saturday Night

9/9/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 8, 2009)] It's going to be an all out Lone Star Saturday night, as the American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region takes to the high-banked, ½-mile Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, TX, this Saturday. It marks the lone Lone Star event of the season at Lone Star, where Brandon Berryman bested a 37-car field of Gulf South entries in May. Leading the way into Saturday's card is Fort Worth's Kevin Ramey, who is just three race...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Sep 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 9/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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