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Lucas Oil ASCS Invades Cottage Gro

Lucas Oil ASCS Invades Cottage Gro...

7/21/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 20, 2009) – The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters resumes its inaugural tour of the Northwest by invading Oregon's Cottage Grove Speedway this weekend. Rapidly establishing itself as the nation's premier touring Sprint Car series, the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series takes to the racy ¼-mile clay oval for two full nights of action on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday's victor collecting the $6,000 winner's...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County

ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County...

7/21/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 20, 2009)] There has been plenty of variety with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region in 2009 with five different winners in the season's initial six events. The question is, will there be a sixth different winner when the series takes to the always unpredictable ¼-mile Creek County Speedway clay oval in Sapulpa, OK, this Saturday night? The chances of another winner are pretty stout given the fact that just one driver...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Return to

Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Return to...

7/21/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Return to Roots This Weekend] [i Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (July 20, 2009)] After expanding the northern limits of the Patriot Region this past weekend in traveling to Cornwall for the fist time, the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots return to the tracks where the idea of the series was first conceived and then became a reality. On Friday, for the first time since 2006, the Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Sprints will return to Delevan, NY for a tour stop at...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
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ASCS Regions Square Off Friday at

ASCS Regions Square Off Friday at...

7/21/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 20, 2009) – Round Five of the ASCS Midwest vs. Northern Plains Challenge Series takes place this Friday night as the pair of Regions square off at Hartford, South Dakota's I-90 Speedway. Friday's card marks the fifth of six challenge events between the Midwest and Northern Plains Regions, with critical championship points awarded for both series. Atop both the Midwest and Northern Plains point charts is Lincoln, Nebraska's Jason...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS SOD Get Northern Exposure at

ASCS SOD Get Northern Exposure at...

7/21/2009
T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (July 20, 2009) – The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP makes its one and only appearance during the 2009 season Friday at the Cherry Raceway in Fife Lake, Michigan. Work was done over the off season to modify the 3/8-mile clay oval. Cherry also hosts round five of the MAHLE/Clevite Short Track Challenge. Last season Gregg Dalman and Ben Rutan won feature events at Cherry. Dalman is currently second in the ASCS SOD...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
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Tuesdays with TMAC – A Knight to R

Tuesdays with TMAC – A Knight to R...

7/21/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – A Knight to Remember! (Bill W) July 21, 2009 – It was a “Knight” to remember as Terry McCarl won the “Knight Before the King’s Royal” last Friday night at the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. Few were left “unkissed” in Victory Lane either. The Altoona, Iowa driver also added a mad charge from 22nd to 5th in the King’s Royal, and made it clear he had a bad racecar all weekend long. He’ll try to grab another win with the World of Outlaws...more
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  • administrator on Jul 21, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/21/2009
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Brian Brown – Nowhere to Go!

Brian Brown – Nowhere to Go!

7/20/2009
(Bill W) July 20, 2009 – Brian Brown overcame adversity to work his way from the tail to eighth last Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver maintained his second place standing in the point race, with five events remaining. He’ll compete again this Saturday night at Knoxville in the Brian Brown Racing SuperClean #21. Brian registered the third quick time of the night amidst the 30-car field. “It was a good lap we laid down and...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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King Donny XXVI: Schatz Wins Kings

King Donny XXVI: Schatz Wins Kings...

7/20/2009
[b King Donny XXVI: Schatz Wins Kings Royal] [i Rossburg, OH— July 18, 2009] It took Donny Schatz 10 years to win his first Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway in Ohio and he made sure on Saturday night that it would not take another decade to match the feat, as he was victorious in the prestigious $50,000 to-win event at the legendary high-banked half-mile with the cameras from SPEED capturing all of the action before a huge crowd at the famed half-mile. Schatz battled...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Donny Schatz, Eldora Speedway, Winged Sprints
Alain Bergeron Conquers Cornwall f

Alain Bergeron Conquers Cornwall f...

7/20/2009
[b Alain Bergeron Conquers Cornwall for First Career Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Win] [i Rich Vleck, CORNWALL, Ont. (July 19, 2009)] Rich Vleck, CORNWALL, Ont. (July 19, 2009) - Alain Bergeron has hopped around to an assortment of events in 2009, but it took a trip to the sight of his first career win to get back in to the winners circle this season. Bergeron, from St. Pie, Qbc., picked up his first career Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot A-Main victory, dominating the Riverside Bar...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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Bacon Slices Up First ASCS Sooner

Bacon Slices Up First ASCS Sooner...

7/20/2009
[b Bacon Slices Up First ASCS Sooner Win at Lawton] [i Lonnie Wheatley, LAWTON, Okla. (July 18, 2009)] – Brady Bacon bagged his first career American Sprint Car Series feature win by topping Saturday night's 25-lap American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region main event at Lawton Speedway. The 19-year-old Broken Arrow, OK, shoe overtook early leader Kolt Walker en route to victory lane aboard Mike and Megan Eubanks' Wesmar-powered Tel-Star Communications No. 99...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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Ramey Raids ASCS Gulf South at HRP

Ramey Raids ASCS Gulf South at HRP

7/20/2009
[i Lonnie Wheatley, BAYTOWN, Texas (July 18, 2009)] – Current ASCS Lone Star Region points leader Kevin Ramey dropped in on the ASCS Gulf South Region on Saturday night at Houston Raceway Park and rode away with a $3,000 feature victory. The Fort Worth hotshoe gunned into the lead from the front row outside starting position and led all the way in the 25-lapper for his fourth overall ASCS Regional triumph of the year and first Gulf South score of 2009 aboard the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Kevin Ramey, Royal Purple Raceway, ASCS Gulf South Region
Reutzel Reels Off First ASCS Gulf

Reutzel Reels Off First ASCS Gulf...

7/20/2009
[b Reutzel Reels Off First ASCS Gulf South Win at GTRP!] Lonnie Wheatley, BEAUMONT, Texas (July 17, 2009) – The 19-year-old from Clute, TX, has been doing his part to earn the ASCS Gulf South championship by tearing off a Gulf South record 13 consecutive top-ten feature finishes. On Friday night, Aaron Reutzel made it 14 top-tens in a row with an exclamation point by capturing his first career American Sprint Car Series feature win in the 25-lap Gulf South main event...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Aaron Reutzel, Golden Triangle Raceway Park, ASCS Gulf South Region
Rilat Pockets $10,092 with Brownfi

Rilat Pockets $10,092 with Brownfi...

7/20/2009
[b Crockett's Lucas Oil ASCS Sweep Nixed at the Scales…] [i Lonnie Wheatley, ELMA, Wash. (July 18, 2009)] The inaugural weekend of competition for the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters within the State of Washington concluded with Forney, TX, shoe Travis Rilat collecting the $10,092 winner's share in Saturday night's 35-lap Third Annual Fred Brownfield Memorial at Grays Harbor Raceway. But, after setting the pace for the initial 32 laps, it...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Travis Rilat, Winged Sprints
Top Ten for Wasmund – IRA Sprints

Top Ten for Wasmund – IRA Sprints...

7/20/2009
Jackson, Minnesota native Matt Wasmund took the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis up to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN this past weekend to compete against the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints. Being the last car out, Wasmund qualified 15th quick to start out the evening. Matt then lined up on the outside front row in the third heat race in which he maintained that 2nd position until another car insisted on a slide job against the 4w almost sending Matt into the wall....more
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  • administrator on Jul 22, 2010
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Matt Wasmund, Deer Creek Speedway, IRA Interstate Racing Association
McCarl Wins Knight Before the King

McCarl Wins Knight Before the King...

7/20/2009
[b McCarl Wins Knight Before the Kings Royal at Eldora] [i Rossburg, OH— July 17, 2009] Terry McCarl had been trying to win a race at the famed Eldora Speedway in Ohio for a number of years, as he looked to add to his impressive list of wins throughout the country. He was victorious for the first time in his career at the track last month and made it two in a row at the legendary high-banked half-mile on Friday night claiming the annual Knight Before the Kings...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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Brandon Wimmer – Top Ten at the Ki

Brandon Wimmer – Top Ten at the Ki...

7/20/2009
(Bill W) July 20, 2009 – The week didn’t start out so well, but the weekend picked up steam, resulting in Fairmount, Indiana’s Brandon Wimmer recording a pair of top ten finishes. A tenth place showing at the King’s Royal in his first event of the year in Alan Barton’s #7TW was not shabby. Brandon and car owner Rick Ferkel then teamed up for a charge to sixth place Sunday night at the Tri-City Speedway near Franklin, Pennsylvania in the #0. After struggling in...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Winged Sprints
Heart Break for Hafertepe, Redemti

Heart Break for Hafertepe, Redemti...

7/20/2009
[b Heart Break for Hafertepe at “The Doty”, Redemption at The Kings Royal] [i Daryl Turford] Sunnyvale, Texas-Brad Doty was one of the greatest sprint car drivers during the decade of the 1980’s until his career was cut short by a vicious crash at Eldora Speedway in 1988. Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team headed to Limaland Speedway in Lima, OH to participate in the Brad Doty Classic this past Wednesday night. The night ended in heartbreak but the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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Covington's ASCS Sooner Weekend Re

Covington's ASCS Sooner Weekend Re...

7/20/2009
Well it was a near win on Friday night and a strong showing on Saturday night that ended with a flat right rear for the Covington Motorsports team. Matt and the team would make the trip to Oklahoma City on Friday and Lawton on Saturday night for the ASCS Sooner region races. With a strong 2nd place heat race finish, Matt would start the A-Main outside row two on Friday. Matt would jump from 4th to take the lead on lap 2 and pace the field for the next 21 laps. While...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/20/2009
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Tri-City

Tri-City

7/19/2009
It was back to Tri-City for the second time this year, this time to take on the All-Stars. The night started out good, a moderate pill pick helped the 23jr qualify 12th fast. This gave Sodeman a 3rd place start in his heat and he would hold that position for the checkered. Starting 12th in the A-Main Sodeman knew he had his work cut out for him. It was a constant battle, and although at time loosing position all the way back to 22nd he made his way back into the 15th...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/19/2009
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Mercer

Mercer

7/18/2009
With the rain out on of Lernerville Friday, the well rested S & S team headed out to Mercer Raceway Park for some Saturday night racing. With a low pill pick (finally), Sodeman was set to start outside pole of the third heat. From the beginning of the race Sodeman dominated the field and held his lead for the checkered flag. The 23jr wouldn't be so lucky with starting positions for the feature draw though, Sodeman would have to start 10th. Sodeman fought his way...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/18/2009
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Rocket Hockett – Hat Trick in Oreg

Rocket Hockett – Hat Trick in Oreg...

7/17/2009
(Bill W) July 17, 2009 – Jesse Hockett doesn’t want to leave the state of Oregon, but he’ll have to tonight, when the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series arrives in Elma, Washington. Three straight victories at Medford, Cottage Grove and Lebanon have the “Rocket” on a roll! Jesse and the VKCC Motorsports/Tom Buch #13 team made the 28 hour tow from Hartford, South Dakota on Saturday to Medford on Monday. After starting fourth in his heat race, “The Rocket” waited until...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 17, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/17/2009
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WoO Fast Talkers: Don Martin Memor

WoO Fast Talkers: Don Martin Memor...

7/17/2009
[b World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twin 30’s] [i Sarver, PA—July 17, 2009] —The “Month of Money” continues for the World of Outlaws on Tuesday, July 21 at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania with the annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, which will be a special Twin-30 lap event this season, with the victor of each segment taking home $15,000. Following the first 30-lap event, the lead lap finishers will be inverted for the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 17, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/17/2009
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Matt Covington Knoxville Raceway 7

Matt Covington Knoxville Raceway 7...

7/17/2009
The Covington Motorsports team made a trip back to Knoxville Raceway after electing to stay home instead of following the ASCS National tour up north. Matt was needing and hoping for a good run after pulling off a win earlier in the year at Knoxville. With it being twin feature night for the 410 sprinters, it was oblivious before the night was up the track would be extremely dry slick. Matt would have his work cut out for him after drawing 47 out of 50 in the pill...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/17/2009
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Hockett Completes the Oregon Trife

Hockett Completes the Oregon Trife...

7/16/2009
[i Shawn Miller, LEBANON, Ore. (July 15, 2009)] – If it were up to Jesse Hockett, he’d stay in the Northwest the rest of his life. On his first trip to Oregon, Hockett has won all three of the American Sprint Car Series Northwest Region features, including Wednesday night at Willamette Speedway. “It’s a pretty good time,” Hockett said. “I can’t say enough about the way I’ve been treated out here.” And Hockett has treated the spectators to a show three straight nights...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/16/2009
Tags: Jesse Hockett, Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Kings Ro

World of Outlaws Preview: Kings Ro...

7/16/2009
[i Rossburg, OH—July 16, 2009]—The traditional “Month of Money” kicks off for the World of Outlaws this weekend at Eldora Speedway in Ohio with the 26th running of the legendary Kings Royal on Saturday, July 18. The weekend will kick off with the Knight before the Kings Royal on Friday, July 17. The finale on Saturday night will pay $50,000 to the winner and the cameras from SPEED will be on hand to tape the race for broadcast on Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m....more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/16/2009
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Another One to Remember: Steve Kin

Another One to Remember: Steve Kin...

7/16/2009
[b Another One to Remember: Steve Kinser Wins Brad Doty Classic for the Second Time] [u Lima, OH— July 15, 2009] Steve Kinser is one of just two drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws this season that raced against Brad Doty. He competed against the Ohio native numerous times in the early days of the World of Outlaws, and during that span he struck up a great friendship with the fellow driver. One of the most special wins of Kinser’s career came in 1989...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/16/2009
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Kaley Gharst – Four Race Weekend!

Kaley Gharst – Four Race Weekend!

7/16/2009
[i (Bill W)] July 16, 2009 – It was back to an old familiar ride for Kaley Gharst last week when he reunited with car owner, Bruce Williams, and his #7K. Kaley drove that car for much of the 2008 season. The pair joined up to make the World of Outlaws show at Burlington before a strong fourth place run in the second feature at Knoxville’s Twin Feature Night. Kaley also teamed up with Randy Plath’s #14P for a pair of events that included a second place run at the Lee...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 16, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/16/2009
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Wednesdays with Wayne – Oregon Tra

Wednesdays with Wayne – Oregon Tra...

7/15/2009
(Bill W) July 15, 2009 – Passing Outlaws at will in Iowa, a second place finish in Oregon and a good whack in the leg at Knoxville were all a part of a busy week for Wayne Johnson. The sprint car driver is in the midst of a busy week right now driving California owner Harold Main’s #35A in the Pacific Northwest. A week ago, Wayne ran with the World of Outlaws at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. After qualifying 18th, he finished fifth in the heat before...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Kin

World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Kin...

7/15/2009
[b Rossburg, OH—July 15, 2009] The “Month of Money” kicks off for the World of Outlaws this weekend with the 26th edition of the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway in Ohio on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. A $50,000 payday again awaits the winner of the famed event at the high-banked half-mile. Over the years 14 different drivers have picked up wins in the Kings Royal, with 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser leading that list with six triumphs. Jac...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders He

Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders He...

7/15/2009
[b Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Head to Quincy Sunday!] (Bill W) July 15, 2009 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders hit the banked 3/8 mile oval at Quincy Raceways in Quincy, Illinois this Sunday, July 18. This will mark the third appearance for the Sprint Invaders at the track. Three events scheduled for Quincy in 2008 were lost to weather. Ricky Logan (2006) and Matt Sutton (2007) are the previous Sprint Invaders winners in Quincy. Matt Rogerson leads the...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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Tornado Alley – JEI or Twister?

Tornado Alley – JEI or Twister?

7/15/2009
(Bill W) July 15, 2009 – Billy Alley overcame a twisted racecar to finish seventh and sixth on Twin Features Night at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday. For awhile, it didn’t look like he would even race the events, but with the hard work of a number crews he was able to get back into the fray and get what he could out of a frame that is now in the junk pile. After registering the quickest time in hot laps with a number of heavy hitters in the house, a mistake resulted...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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One to Remember: Victory in Brad D

One to Remember: Victory in Brad D...

7/15/2009
[b One to Remember: Victory in Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park Extra Special for World of Outlaws Drivers] [u Lima, OH— July 14, 2009] Jac Haudenschild, Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana have won a lot of races in their careers with the World of Outlaws and while some wins get lost or even forgotten in the shuffle over time, each of them will always remember their victory in the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Ohio. The...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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Rocket Hockett – Sweet Sixteen Com

Rocket Hockett – Sweet Sixteen Com...

7/15/2009
(Bill W) July 14, 2009 – Jesse Hockett picked up win #16 on the season at the Southern Oregon Speedway near Medford in his first visit to the state last night. The event marked the beginning of ASCS Northwest Speedweek, which continues in Oregon: tonight in Cottage Grove and tomorrow in Lebanon. The weekend will bring the Lucas Oil ASCS National series to Elma, Washington. Jesse and the VKCC Motorsports/Tom Buch #13 team made the 28 hour tow from Hartford, South...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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Sam Hafertepe Jr. Has Up and Down

Sam Hafertepe Jr. Has Up and Down...

7/15/2009
Daryl Turford) Sunnyvale, Texas-It was a busy and difficult week for Sam Hafertepe Jr and the Plumbfast Racing Team. The team struggled at 34 Raceway, got taken out by a lapped car after coming from last to 7th at Charter and then capped the week off with a 15th place run at Cedar Lake. The team started off the week at 34 Raceway in Burlington, IA. In 2008 Sam had turned in a blistering time trial lap but that would not be the case this time as he was unable to crack...more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/15/2009
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Hockett Wins ASCS Northwest Speedw

Hockett Wins ASCS Northwest Speedw...

7/14/2009
[b Hockett Wins ASCS Northwest Speedweek Opener at Medford] Shawn Miller, MEDFORD, Ore. (July 13, 2009) – He was the second-to-last racer to arrive to the track on Monday, but the first to cross the finish line. Jesse Hockett, who spent the previous 28 hours driving to the Southern Oregon Speedway, dominated the first night of the American Sprint Car Series Northwest Region Speedweek. While the journey to the track took awhile, the Warsaw, Mo., native made quick work...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/14/2009
Tags: Jesse Hockett, ASCS Northwest Region, Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil ASCS Off to Elma for $10

Lucas Oil ASCS Off to Elma for $10...

7/14/2009
[b Lucas Oil ASCS Off to Elma for $10,092-to-Win Fred Brownfield Memorial] Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 14, 2009) – The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters has covered a lot of ground in its initial 17 years of competition, completing events at over 100 different tracks in 22 different states throughout the nation. But, the National series has never been to the Northwest. That changes this weekend, as the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/14/2009
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WoO Wrap-Up: 34 Raceway, Charter R

WoO Wrap-Up: 34 Raceway, Charter R...

7/14/2009
[b World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: 34 Raceway, Charter Raceway Park & Cedar Lake Speedway] [i Concord, NC—July 13, 2009] [u Gearing up for the Month of Money:] Donny Schatz won on Sunday night at Cedar Lake Speedway to earn his ninth A-Feature victory of the season, as the series continues a busy stretch that will see them competed 14 times in the month of July. That stretch continues with three races this week, including the Brad Doty Classic and the $50,000 Kings Royal at...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/14/2009
Tags: Cedar Lake Speedway, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – King’s Royal

Tuesdays with TMAC – King’s Royal...

7/14/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – King’s Royal Week! (Bill W) July 14, 2009 – A busy weekend of racing saw three podium finishes in four tries for Terry McCarl and the Big Game Treestands #24 team. A third place run with the Outlaws and two charges from the back of the pack on Knoxville’s Twin Features night were the highlights. This weekend, the Altoona, Iowa driver aims for one of sprint car racing’s biggest prizes, the $50,000 King’s Royal at the Eldora Speedway. The week...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/14/2009
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WoO Preview: Ohio Logistics 21st A

WoO Preview: Ohio Logistics 21st A...

7/13/2009
[b World of Outlaws Preview: Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic] [u Lima, OH—July 13, 2009] —Brad Doty and sprint car racing have been synonymous for many years. First as a driver, then as a television commentator and now along with his television duties, he has added promoter as well to that list. The Hall of Famer will again promote the event that bears his name as the Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic is set for Wednesday, July 15 at Limaland...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
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WoO At a Glance: Brad Doty Classic

WoO At a Glance: Brad Doty Classic...

7/13/2009
[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic & Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway] [i Concord, NC— July 13 2009] [b WHAT] • The “Month of Money” kicks off for the World of Outlaws this week with the Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio on Wednesday, July 15, followed by the Kings Royal at the famed Eldora Speedway on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. This will mark...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
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Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Re

Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Re...

7/13/2009
(Bill W) July 13, 2009 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders have announced the rescheduling of a pair of shows lost to weather. On Friday August 21, the Sprint Invaders will visit the Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois. Two shows were lost at the ¼ mile oval earlier in the season. The Friday show will be followed by a Saturday date at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The other rescheduled date will be Saturday, August 29, when the series makes...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
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Brian Brown – Five Laps Away!

Brian Brown – Five Laps Away!

7/13/2009
(Bill W) July 13, 2009 – No one has ever won the Knoxville track championship on Twin Features Night, but not making the show can definitely knock you out of contention. Despite coming into the night with the point lead, and leaving in second, Brian Brown survived a DNF, and is poised for the rest of the season, and the last six point races. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver started things with the second quick time of the night. “Qualifying last night was crucial,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
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Limaland Motorsports Park - Media

Limaland Motorsports Park - Media...

7/13/2009
[b Media Press Conference at Limaland Motorsports Park] [u Tuesday, July 14, 2009] [u 2:00PM] Limaland Motorsports Park will hold a Press Conference Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. on the spectator side of the track by the main grandstands. Brad Doty, Jason Meyers and Limaland officials will discuss the upcoming event and will be available for interviews. Famed National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Brad Doty, one of the biggest stars of the 1980’s on the World of...more
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  • Bob Fricke on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
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Trevor Lewis Dominates Sunday Nigh

Trevor Lewis Dominates Sunday Nigh...

7/13/2009
[b Trevor Lewis Dominates Sunday Night ASCS Patriot Special at Cayuga County] Rich Vleck, WEEDSPORT, NY (July 12, 2009) - After a tough break in a “racing deal” on Friday Night, Trevor Lewis and his McClaren Motorsports No. 21L team were on a mission and they proved it Sunday Night to dominate the 25-lap A-Verdi A-Main. Lewis, of Upper Black Eddy, PA, took the lead from Jason Barney going in to turn three on the opening lap and never looked back, letting nothing phase...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
Tags: Trevor Lewis, ASCS Patriot Region, Winged Sprints
Bouncing Back: Schatz Wins at Ceda

Bouncing Back: Schatz Wins at Ceda...

7/13/2009
[b Bouncing Back: Schatz Wins at Cedar Lake Speedway on Sunday night after having trouble while leading on Saturday] New Richmond, WI— July 12, 2009—One of the marks of a champion and a championship caliber team is the way that they are able to bounce back from adversity and bumps in the road. That is exactly what three-time and defending World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz and his Tony Stewart Racing team did on Sunday night at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond,...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 13, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/13/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Limaland Motorsports Park - Countd

Limaland Motorsports Park - Countd...

7/12/2009
The Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic will be Limaland Motorsports Park’s premier event for the 2009 season. This will be the first and only appearance by the Outlaws at Limaland in 2009. The Classic will take place on Wednesday night, July 15. Tickets are still available for this historic race. The ticket information number is 419-998-3199. The track box office will open at 10 am on Wednesday, for ticket purchasing. Ticket prices are: • Pit Side Reserved...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Mann Defends Super Race Day Title

Mann Defends Super Race Day Title

7/12/2009
T.J. Buffenbarger, OWENDALE, Mich. (July 11, 2009) - Brett Mann captured his second straight Super Race Day win at Owendale Speedway in Saturday night's 25-lap Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP main event. Mann successfully defended his Super Race Day title after starting on the front row and holding off challenges from Steve Irwin and series point leader Gregg Dalman. “Steve (Irwin) spun his tires on the start and I was able to get ahead of him,” said...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Edwards Whistles Dixie for First A

Edwards Whistles Dixie for First A...

7/12/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, WOODSTOCK, Ga. (July 11, 2009) – Ohio's Gary Edwards made the most of his weekend visit to Georgia by capturing his first career American Sprint Car Series feature win in Saturday night's 25-lap ASCS Rebel main event at Dixie Speedway. And he did it in dramatic fashion, racing into the lead in the final corner after Matt Kurtz suffered engine woes that denied a weekend sweep after taking his first win one night earlier. Edwards paced the opening seven...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Gary Edwards, ASCS Rebel Region, Winged Sprints
McCune Strikes for First ASCS Rock

McCune Strikes for First ASCS Rock...

7/12/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, ATOMIC CITY, Idaho (July 11, 2009) – Jeremy McCune broke into American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region victory lane for the first time by winning Saturday night's 25-lap feature event at Atomic Motor Raceway. The 2008 series runner-up took the lead away from Danielle Ossenfort en route to posting the win and taking over the series point lead aboard the Engines Etc./Action Signs & Graphics No. 0J Fab Tech. McCune was chased to the stripe by Kody...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Baldaccini Takes ASCS Lone Star Ho

Baldaccini Takes ASCS Lone Star Ho...

7/12/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, KENNEDALE, Texas (July 11, 2009) – Eric Baldaccini put a halt to the Joe Wood, Jr. domination of Kennedale Speedway Park by winning Saturday night's 25-lap ASCS Lone Star Region main event atop the ¼-mile dirt oval. Baldaccini wrestled the lead away from Wood in the final handful of circuits to post his second Lone Star win of the season aboard his father's Smiley's Racing Products No. 4 Maxim. Kolt Walker paced the opening nine laps of the feature...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Eric Baldaccini, ASCS Lone Star Region, Winged Sprints
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