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19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa

19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationa...

8/4/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 3, 2009) – A blockbuster field of well over 100 entries is set to converge upon Iowa's Knoxville Raceway for this weekend's running of the 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals featuring the Lucas Oil Sprint Cars, with a $10,000 payday awaiting the winner of Saturday night's championship main event. The three-night Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters event, including full preliminary cards on Thursday and Friday...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Iro

World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Iro...

8/4/2009
[i Pevely, MO—August 4, 2009] History will be made at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 as the World of Outlaws take to the high-banked bullring for the inaugural Ironman 55. The finale of the event will be 55 green flag laps with $20,000 awaiting the winner as the “Month of Money” rolls on for the World of Outlaws. The Ironman 55 will be the longest race in the modern era of the series, at one of the raciest tracks on the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural...

8/4/2009
[i Pevely, MO— August 4, 2009] Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the grueling 55-lap A-Feature event on...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Providing the

Tuesdays with TMAC – Providing the...

8/4/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Providing the Thunder! (Bill W) August 4, 2009 – Terry McCarl provided the thunder to the lightning surrounding Huset’s Speedway Sunday night. He topped an All Star Circuit of Champions field for $10,000. A win at Knoxville on Saturday made two for a weekend that also included a new half-mile sprint car speed record at the Belleville High Banks in Kansas. This week, he will aim for his third 360 Nationals title at Knoxville. TMAC and Gary Wright...more
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  • administrator on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
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Sam Hafertepe Jr. Caps Off Thunder

Sam Hafertepe Jr. Caps Off Thunder...

8/4/2009
[b Sam Hafertepe Jr. Caps Off Thunder Through The Plains With 2 Top 5’s] [i Daryl Turford] Sunnyvale, Texas-Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team had an action packed 4 race week. The team joined the All Star Circuit of Champions for their annual Thunder Through The Plains Tour. Early results on a tired motor weren’t what the team was looking for but once they bolted in their Fisher Racing Engine for the weekend double header at Husets the team was able to...more
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  • administrator on Aug 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/4/2009
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55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural...

8/3/2009
[b 55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part I] [i Pevely, MO - August 3, 2009] Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Iron

WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Iron...

8/3/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway] [i Concord, NC— August 3, 2009] • The inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is up next for the World of Outlaws on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. The finale of the event will be 55 laps of green flag racing with the winner earning $20,000 as the “Month of Money” continues for the World of Outlaws. After getting rained out in the spring at I-55, the Ironman 55...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Jeff Babcock Wins Fricke Thunderst

Jeff Babcock Wins Fricke Thunderst...

8/3/2009
[i (Lima, OH)] Limaland Motorsports Park’s three weekly divisions took to the track in front of the second largest crowd of the season when Limaland welcomed St. Rita’s Hospital and Robinson Heating and Cooling employees. As usual, the racing was extremely competitive and dramatic last lap passes were the norm during the heat races and features. It was a special night for the Bud Thunderstocks, who not only ran their feature event, but also participated in the Fricke...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
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On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Fi

On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Fi...

8/3/2009
[b On a Mission: Jason Sides Wins Finale of Six Nations Showdown at Ohsweken] [i Ohsweken, ON— July 29, 2009] After having a flat tire while running second on Tuesday night while battling for the lead and a win, Jason Sides had one thing on his mind on Wednesday and that was to pick up another victory at Ohsweken Speedway, where he has been blazing fast in all three of his starts. He did pick up that win in convincing fashion in the finale of the Six Nations Showdown,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Schatz Continues His Dominance of

Schatz Continues His Dominance of...

8/3/2009
[b Schatz Continues His Dominance of K-C Raceway: Wins for 4th Time on Saturday Night] [i Alma, OH - August 1 2009] Every single time that Donny Schatz has competed at K-C Raceway in Ohio with the World of Outlaws, he has been in contention for the win. After finishing fourth in his debut at the track in 2004, he picked up his first victory at the track the following season. He followed that up with two more triumphs including a victory last season and the three-time...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
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Brian Brown – FVP Paint Scheme for

Brian Brown – FVP Paint Scheme for...

8/3/2009
[i (Bill W) April 29, 2009] 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown, will have a special paint scheme for the 19th running of the 360 Nationals and other select future shows. The car will be adorned in the colors of Factory Value Parts! Fans accustomed to seeing him driving in purple SuperClean colors will have to adjust their eyes a bit to the red and black design. FVP and SuperClean operate in the same family of great products. The driver who hails from...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
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Rocket Hockett - Back Home!

Rocket Hockett - Back Home!

8/3/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29, 2009] Jesse “the Rocket” Hockett and the VKCC Motorsports/Tom Buch #13 race team are back home after an extended stay in the Pacific Northwest netted three wins and eight top ten finishes in nine races over thirteen days. This weekend, the Warsaw, Missouri driver will stay closer to home with weekend events at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa and the Double X Speedway in California, Missouri. Last week started with a Wild Winged Wednesday at the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merit

Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merit...

8/3/2009
[b Hard Work for Scott Kreutter Merits His First Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Win at Merrittville] [i Rich Vleck, THOROLD, Ont. (August 1, 2009)] In what he described as a “Horrible Season”, Scott Kreutter finally broke through to pick up his first career Lucas Oil ASCS A-Main Win, doing it in impressive fashion. Kreutter, of Alden, NY, lost the lead early on and then fought back to get to the front and stay there for good for the win at a track he used to dabble with in a...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sprint Back at RMR Sunday Night: R

Sprint Back at RMR Sunday Night: R...

8/3/2009
[i FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 3, 2009 DICK JORDAN] [b SPRINTS BACK AT RMR SUNDAY NIGHT; Roseville Witnesses Another Swanson Victory] Mike Murgoitio leads the USAC Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint cars back to Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah Sunday night, holding a 30-point lead over series runner-up Jim Waters. Murgoitio has won three of the six Rocky Mountain races contested this year at the 3/8-mile paved oval. Tanner Swanson of Kingsburg,...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
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1st KNOXVILLE NON-WING USAC SPRINT

1st KNOXVILLE NON-WING USAC SPRINT...

8/3/2009
[i FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 3, 2009 DICK JORDAN] [b 1st Knoxville Non-Wing USAC Sprint in 27 Years This Sunday: Hmiel Lands Victory #1 in Iowa.] Sheldon Kinser won USAC’s last non-winged Sprint race at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, back in 1982. This Sunday night, the series returns to the storied half-mile dirt oval for a complete program of events, including a 30-lap feature. Levi Jones of Avon, Ind. leads the standings, 50 ahead of Dave Darland, entering the...more
USAC Sprints
  • USAC Sprints on Aug 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/3/2009
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Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway

8/1/2009
Fallowing a good run from 9th to 6th for a finish at lernerville and a rained out friday this week ment saturday at sharon speedway was the only race of the weekend and Jack and The Unwired team were ready to go and it showed as a bad pill draw put the 23jr in a 7th place starting position and working his way to 3rd in the heat race. now having some luck the redraw was a 9 putting Jack in the 3rd starting spot and with a very hard race ran the 23jr came passed the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 8/1/2009
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Wednesday's with Wayne!

Wednesday's with Wayne!

7/29/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29th 2009] Wayne Johnson drove Harold Main’s #35A to a second place finish at last weekend’s Cottage Grove Speedway stop in Oregon for the Lucas Oil ASCS National series presented by K&N Filters. The weekend was a positive after Wayne had struggled with his health over the past couple of weeks after a hard crash at Knoxville. Tonight and tomorrow he will team with Miles Hill to run with the World of Outlaws at the Ohweken Speedway in Ontario,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken.

Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken....

7/29/2009
[b Redemption for Meyers at Ohsweken: Wins Opener of Six Nations Showdown] [i Ohsweken, ON— July 28, 2009] The last time that Jason Meyers raced at Ohsweken Speedway in Canada in 2007, he saw his night come to an end on the third lap of the A-Feature when a hard wreck in turn one destroyed his car. Meyers looked to get redemption in 2008, only to have Mother Nature win both nights. He made up for all of that on Tuesday night, picking up the win in the opener of the Six...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Invade Mer

Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Invade Mer...

7/29/2009
[i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] A busy month of August for the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots gets underway on the first day of the month with a trip to one of the Canada’s finest dirt track facilities. This Saturday, Merrittville Speedway will play host to a Patriot event for the first time since 2006. The anticipation of this race is high for competitors that are both Patriot regulars along with the slew of locals that will run their first feature at...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tornado Alley – Freshening Up!

Tornado Alley – Freshening Up!

7/29/2009
[i (Bill W) July 29, 2009] It was another week of hard luck for Lincoln, Nebraska driver Billy Alley. Just when things seemed to be going forward in the feature at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday, he was caught up in someone else’s spin. This week, he’ll run a 360 for the first time since May and have a fresh motor for Knoxville. A rough qualifying lap saw Billy time in 18th in the 34-car field on Saturday. “I just can’t get the car to roll around for anything right...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Matt Covington's ASCS Sooner Weeke

Matt Covington's ASCS Sooner Weeke...

7/29/2009
Matt Covington and the Covington Motorsports team would come home with a solid top-10 at the ASCS Sooner region race held at Creek County Speedway. After starting 3rd and having a little trouble with the car and a new set-up, Matt would bring the Maxim Chassis, Wesmar Racing Engines sprinter home 5th in the heat race. This would put Matt in the B-Main were he would start outside row two. Matt was able to pass a couple cars and drive up to second were he would settle...more
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  • administrator on Jul 29, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/29/2009
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Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S

Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S...

7/28/2009
[i (Bill W)] Terry McCarl did his “Monkey on a String” act twice again last weekend, coming from the back of the pack to finishes in the top five. He put together a third place finish at ELKO Speedway, a 21st to fourth run at Knoxville and a run from the tail to second at Huset’s. This week, he’ll be busy with five races throughout the Midwest. The weekend started at ELKO Speedway in New Market, Minnesota on Friday. The speedway put dirt over the pavement…always a...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst – Quincy Checkers!

Kaley Gharst – Quincy Checkers!

7/28/2009
[i (Bill W) – July 27, 2009] “Showtime” Kaley Gharst was able to grab his fourth victory of the 2009 season on Sunday, July 19 at the Quincy Raceways near Quincy, Illinois. The win came in exciting fashion aboard the Randy Plath #14P, and it was the third for the team in Sprint Invaders action this season. The Decatur, Illinois driver has had his struggles at the Knoxville Raceway the past two weeks, but the Bruce Williams #7K team will look to rectify that on...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Daggett Looks for Another ASCS SOD

Daggett Looks for Another ASCS SOD...

7/28/2009
[i T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] Dustin Daggett will attempt to capture his seventh straight feature victory at I-96 Speedway in Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP competition on Saturday. The amazing streak dates back to Saturday June 28th, 2008 and led to Daggett sweeping all of the feature events last season at I-96. Daggett would duplicate this feat for the second year in a row with a feature victory on Saturday. Daggett how has...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Rebel Region Rolls into North

ASCS Rebel Region Rolls into North...

7/28/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The American Sprint Car Series Rebel Region championship points chase continues this Friday night as the series takes to the high-banked, 3/8-mile Northwest Florida Speedway in Baker, FL. Friday's event marks the series lone stop of the year atop the Northwest Florida Speedway clay oval, with Sarasota's Danny Martin, Jr., trying to close in on hs first ASCS championship. Martin holds a 54-point Rebel advantage over...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains C

ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains C...

7/28/2009
[b ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Challenge Shifts to Crawford County Speedway] [i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The first American Sprint Car Series champion of 2009 will be determined this weekend, as the sixth and final round of the ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Challenge Series takes place at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, IA, this Friday night. Also atop the ASCS Midwest point charts, Lincoln, Nebraska's Jason Danley is in the driver's...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Regional Texas Challenge This

ASCS Regional Texas Challenge This...

7/28/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 28, 2009)] The ASCS Gulf South Region has been bringing top-flight Sprint Car racing to the Gulf Coast and beyond since 2002, while the ASCS Lone Star Region is flourishing in its inaugural year of action in North Texas. This weekend, a new tradition breathes to life with the ASCS Gulf South and Lone Star Regions squaring off for a pair of $2,000-to-win events in Texas. On Friday night, Waco's Heart O' Texas Speedway hosts the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S

Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a S...

7/28/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Monkey on a String! (Bill W) July 21, 2009 – Terry McCarl did his “Monkey on a String” act twice again last weekend, coming from the back of the pack to finishes in the top five. He put together a third place finish at ELKO Speedway, a 21st to fourth run at Knoxville and a run from the tail to second at Huset’s. This week, he’ll be busy with five races throughout the Midwest. The weekend started at ELKO Speedway in New Market, Minnesota on...more
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  • administrator on Jul 28, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/28/2009
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Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!

Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!

7/27/2009
[i Austin McCarl – Getting Laps!] Austin McCarl added to his 410 sprint car education last weekend, as he ran two main events in two states. He competed Friday night with the Midwest All Star Series in Illinois before competing at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. This week, he’ll get plenty of laps as he plans to run the 410 at US36 Raceway near Osborn, Missouri on Wednesday with the All Stars and Saturday at Knoxville. He’ll take the 360 to Crawford County...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Inv

Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Inv...

7/27/2009
[b Farley Speedway to Host Sprint Invaders September 18!] [i (Bill W) July 15, 2009] The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders have announced their inaugural appearance at the Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa on Friday, September 18! Farley Speedway is a high-banked ½ mile oval located off Highway 20 on exit 300 in Farley. “The Lil’ Dude” Bobby Mincer currently leads a tight point race nearing the halfway point of the season. Just thirteen points separate the leader from...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – Busy Week Ahead!

Brian Brown – Busy Week Ahead!

7/27/2009
[i (Bill W) July 27, 2009] After two weeks where things happened beyond his control, taking him out of the point lead at Knoxville, Brian Brown rebounded Saturday with a solid top five finish. This week, he’ll participate in a pair of shows with the All Star Circuit of Champions before returning to Knoxville on Saturday. The Brian Brown Racing SuperClean #21 qualified as the 27th car out in the 34-car field on Saturday. The result was the 13th quickest time of the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Ohsweken

World of Outlaws Preview: Ohsweken...

7/27/2009
[i Ohsweken, ON—July 27, 2009] Following a very successful inaugural event for the World of Outlaws at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada in 2007, which was the series first race north of the border in nearly 25 years, Mother Nature was victorious both nights last season. In one of the most anticipated events of the 2009 campaign, the series returns to the always racy 3/8-mile on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 for two full nights of racing. Jason Sides was...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Limaland’s 74th Anniversary Is A C

Limaland’s 74th Anniversary Is A C...

7/27/2009
(Lima, OH) The 2009 Brad Doty Classic was historical in so many ways and the accolades from fans and race teams continue to arrive. It’s disappointing when the race is finally over, yet Friday night, when Limaland Motorsports Park resumed its regular season division championship competition, if you closed your eyes, you could still hear the echo of the mighty Outlaw engines and see the HUGE smile on Steve Kinser’s face. With just six races left and big money on the...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley

Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley...

7/27/2009
[b Dollansky Dominates Lebanon Valley: Picks up First Win with Kasey Kahne Racing] [i West Lebanon, NY— July 26, 2009] Craig Dollansky had been knocking on the door all season of picking up his first win since joining Kasey Kahne Racing and he broke through on Sunday night, dominating the event at Lebanon Valley Speedway in New York to score his first win of the season and his first victory since joining the team owned by the NASCAR star. For Dollansky, it was the 29th...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rain Halts Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots

Rain Halts Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots...

7/27/2009
[i Rich Vleck, BUSTI, NY (July 25, 2009)] Despite having rain fall on six prior occasions at Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot events in 2009, the seventh time this season was not as brief and wiped out what promised to be a thrilling event at Stateline Speedway. For the first time in 14 events this year, the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Region was rained out while at the track. On two prior occasions, races were called well in advance of teams leaving for the track; on Saturday, the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner W

Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner W...

7/27/2009
[b Smith Snares Another ASCS Sooner Win at Creek County] [i Lonnie Wheatley, SAPULPA, Okla. (July 25, 2009)] Nick Smith logged his third American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region feature win of the season by topping Saturday night's 25-lap main event at Creek County Speedway. Smith took the lead away from Dustin Morgan in the closing rounds to post his 13th career Sooner score aboard the Wesmar-powered Sooner Network Solutions No. 15s J&J, taking the checkered flag...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
"Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas

"Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas...

7/27/2009
[b "Ragin Cajun'" Prevails for Lucas Oil Sprint Car Loot at Cottage Grove!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 25, 2009)] One night earlier, Jason Johnson claimed sole possession of the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters championship points lead. On Saturday night, the reigning series champion added an exclamation mark by emerging atop a torrid duel atop Cottage Grove Speedway's ¼-mile clay oval for his third series win of the year...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wasmund Racing - Preparing for the

Wasmund Racing - Preparing for the...

7/27/2009
This past Saturday, Matt Wasmund of Jackson, MN, took the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis to Knoxville Raceway to make a few laps before the upcoming 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. With the good motor waiting in line at the dyno, the Wasmund team went to Knoxville with the short track motor and knew that they would be behind the eight ball due to the lack of power. “We came down here tonight to test our car and give us some laps before...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Matt Wasmund, Knoxville Raceway, Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Rolling Thunder!

Brandon Wimmer – Rolling Thunder!

7/27/2009
[i (Bill W) July 27, 2009] Rain washed half of Brandon Wimmer’s race weekend away, but he made the most of it with a strong second place run in weekly action at Attica (OH) Raceway Park on Friday night. This week, the All Star Circuit of Champions will hit the Midwest in the “Thunder through the Plains” in Missouri, Kansas and South Dakota. Brandon drove Rick Ferkel’s #0 to a heat race win on Friday night at Attica. “We drew a good pill to start on the front of our...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Attica Raceway Park, All Star Circuit of Champions
Hafertepe Jr. Caps 3 Race Week Wit

Hafertepe Jr. Caps 3 Race Week Wit...

7/27/2009
[b Hafertepe Jr. Caps 3 Race Week With IRA Win At Eagle Valley] [i Daryl Turford] Sunnyvale, Texas-Following a fantastic run at the Kings Royal Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team looked to build on the momentum with a 3 race week. Disappointment at the Don Martin Memorial was followed up with more disappointment at Attica Raceway Park before the team capped the weekend off with dominating IRA feature race win at Eagle Valley Raceway in Wisconsin. At...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 27, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/27/2009
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WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Ohswe

WoO Sprint Cars At a Glance: Ohswe...

7/25/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ohsweken Speedway & K-C Raceway] [i Concord, NC— July 25, 2009] WHAT • A busy month continues for the World of Outlaws as the series wraps up their second East Coast swing of the season at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29. The series then heads south to the high-banked K-C Raceway in Ohio on Saturday, August 1. After Mother Nature won both nights at Ohsweken last season,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Two in a Row for Hodnett with the

Two in a Row for Hodnett with the...

7/25/2009
[b Two in a Row for Hodnett with the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway: Wins Opener of the Summer Nationals] [i Mechanicsburg, PA— July 24, 2009] Priot to the 2009 season, it had been nearly seven years since Greg Hodnett had won a World of Outlaws race at Williams Grove Speedway. After picking up a victory back in May in the series first trip of the year to the half-mile, he made sure it would not take quite as long to follow that win up, as he dominated the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Greg Hodnett, Williams Grove Speedway, World of Outlaws
Lutz Takes ASCS Regional Showdown

Lutz Takes ASCS Regional Showdown...

7/25/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, HARTFORD, S.D. (July 24, 2009) – The Iron-Man of the ASCS Northern Plains Region captured his third career series win by topping Friday night's 25-lap ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Regional main event at I-90 Speedway. Eric raced around pole starter Danielle Ossenfort on the eighth round en route to victory lane aboard Monte Lutz' Bruns-powered Dell Rapids Chevrolet/Pontiac No. 5 Maxim, lapping up to tenth place in the non-stop affair. Lutz took the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Broderick Plays Games With Lucas O

Broderick Plays Games With Lucas O...

7/25/2009
[b Broderick Plays Games With Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Field at Arcade] [i Rich Vleck, DELEVAN, NY (July 24, 2009] Bubba Broderick wasn’t even sure he could make it on Friday, but in the end he was sure glad he played at Arcade. Broderick, 19, of Brookfield, CT, made the long trip pay off with his first career Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot A-Main Victory. The victory was not only sweet as he finally broke through; it was equally as satisfying in that he won by a half-track. “I...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Shane Shines in Cottage Grove Prel

Shane Shines in Cottage Grove Prel...

7/25/2009
[b Second Lucas Oil ASCS Win of 2009 for Stewart!] [i Lonnie Wheatley, COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 24, 2009)] Bixby, Oklahoma's Shane Stewart snared his second Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters feature win of the year by topping Friday night's 30-lap series debut atop the ¼-mile Cottage Grove Speedway clay oval. After pacing the early rounds, Stewart battled back around Austen Wheatley for keeps on the 12th circuit and then held off fellow...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 25, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/25/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Lebanon

World of Outlaws Preview: Lebanon...

7/24/2009
[i West Lebanon, NY—July 24, 2009] Lebanon Valley Speedway played host to the closest finish of the World of Outlaws season last year, as Jac Haudenschild inched out Jason Meyers by just 0.014 seconds at the line to score his first career win at blazing fast half-mile. The win for Haudenschild was the 50th of his career with the World of Outlaws, putting him in an elite group of nine drivers that at the time had accomplished the feat. The series will return to Lebanon...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 24, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/24/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS SOD Rained Out at Cherry

ASCS SOD Rained Out at Cherry

7/24/2009
T.J. Buffenbarger, FIFE LAKE, Mich. (July 24, 2009) - The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP event scheduled for Friday night at Cherry Speedway has been rained out. The next event on the ASCS SOD tour is Saturday, August 1, for the fourth and final appearance of the 2009 season at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, MI. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 24, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/24/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Looking to Rebound: WoO Drivers t

Looking to Rebound: WoO Drivers t...

7/24/2009
[b Looking to Rebound: World of Outlaws Drivers to Square with Pennsylvania Posse in Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway] [i Mechanicsburg, PA - July 24, 2009] It’s no secret that the Pennsylvania Posse were at the top of their game in May when the World of Outlaws made their first stop of the season at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and defended their turf, picking up nine of the Top-10 spots in the final rundown, including...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 24, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/24/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Patriots Takes 6 Different Po

ASCS Patriots Takes 6 Different Po...

7/23/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Takes Six Different Point Leaders to Second Half of 2009] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (July 22, 2009)] With more than half of the 2009 season now complete, the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot “Five Crown Tour” is looking like the wealth could be spread around when the dust settles at the end of the season. Jared Zimbardi, of Little Valley, NY, currently leads the Championship Standings by a slim two points over defending champion Bryan Howland. The...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 23, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/23/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tickets On Sale For The 42nd Annua

Tickets On Sale For The 42nd Annua...

7/23/2009
[b Tickets On Sale For The 42nd Annual Western World Championships] [i Tucson, Ariz. (July 22, 2009)] Tickets are on sale for The 42nd Annual Western World Championships featuring The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters as well as the wingless warriors of the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Canyon Region. While most of the country will be shoveling snow, Tucson’s USA Raceway will be heating up with the best Sprint Car racing in the country as the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 23, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/23/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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