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Wright On for Lucas Oil ASCS Win a

Wright On for Lucas Oil ASCS Win a...

7/12/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, HARTFORD, S.D. (July 11, 2009) – For the first time in 2009 championship points competition, Gary Wright reached Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters victory lane by topping Saturday night's 30-lap feature event at I-90 Speedway. Wright's 125th National win didn't come without a stiff challenge from local ace Chad Meyer though, with Tim Crawley then closing in on "The Texan's" tailtank as the checkered flag flew on the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Four Score: Lasoski Wins at Charte

Four Score: Lasoski Wins at Charte...

7/12/2009
Beaver Dam, WI— July 11, 2009—Danny Lasoski has won at countless tracks from coast-to-coast with the World of Outlaws in his career, but one track missing from that list was Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. That all changed on Saturday night, as the 2001 World of Outlaws champion took the $10,000 victory at the high-banked 1/3-mile over Joey Saldana with a very large crowd in attendance. For Lasoski, it was his seventh career win in the state of Wisconsin...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 12, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/12/2009
Tags: Danny Lasoski, World of Outlaws, Winged Sprints
Bryan Howland Back in ASCS Patriot

Bryan Howland Back in ASCS Patriot...

7/11/2009
Rich Vleck, BREWERTON, NY (July 10, 2009)- After having a win last week basically taken away, Bryan Howland was fine admitting to his crew in Victory Lane: “We Got Lucky!” Howland, the defending Lucas Oil ASCS Patriots Champion from Auburn, NY, scored the win at the tricky Brewerton Speedway for the second straight year on Friday Night in a thrilling 25-lap feature. The two-time champion found himself in a four-car scramble for much of the A-Main with current Patriot...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kronfuss Takes ASCS Rocky Mountain

Kronfuss Takes ASCS Rocky Mountain...

7/11/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, ATOMIC CITY, Idaho (July 10, 2009) – Brent Kronfuss made the most of the American Sprint Car Series Rocky Mountain Region debut at Idaho's Atomic Motor Raceway by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap preliminary feature event. Kronfuss assumed the lead aboard John Schwartz' USA-powered Wintergreen Construction No. 93 Maxim after Jake Ossenfort and David Hoiness tangled while battling for the lead on the 17th round. Kronfuss went on to take...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Ramey Rules ASCS Lone Star Debut a

Ramey Rules ASCS Lone Star Debut a...

7/11/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, CRANDALL, Texas (July 10, 2009) – Kevin Ramey extended his American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region points lead by wiring the field in Friday night's series debut atop the cozy confines the tight, ¼-mile RPM Speedway. Starting from the front row, Ramey gunned into the lead at the outset aboard the Wells-powered City Vending/Melray Oil & Gas No. 7m and led all the way in the 25-lapper to secure his third series triumph of the season. The two-time...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Kevin Ramey, ASCS Lone Star Region, Winged Sprints
Kurtz Captures First ASCS Rebel Wi

Kurtz Captures First ASCS Rebel Wi...

7/11/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, SAVANNAH, Ga. (July 10, 2009) – Matt Kurtz corralled his first career American Sprint Car Series Rebel Region win by topping Friday night's 25-lap main event at Oglethorpe Speedway Park. Kurtz gunned into the lead from his front row outside starting position and held off the challenges of series points leader Danny Martin, Jr., to secure the victory. Martin settled for runner-up honors, with Matt Linder, Bryn Gohn and Tim Perry rounding out the top...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Neil Shepherd Takes Moler Victory

Neil Shepherd Takes Moler Victory

7/11/2009
A capacity crowd was on hand to witness the inaugural visit to Moler Raceway Park by the NRA Sprint Invaders, Friday night, July 10. Fireworks thrilled the fans as they were shot off during the final intermission prior to the Invaders A main. Not to be outdone by the light show the NRA drivers ran 30 non-stop laps green to checkerd putting on an edge of your seat, action packed race for the fans. JR Stewart took the early lead at the drop of the green but the night...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway

7/11/2009
What looked to be a rain out all week the storm split in two over Sharon and racing was on! Twenty-three cars would enter into the pill draw and Sodeman would come out with an outside pole starting position in the third heat. From the drop of the green flag Sodeman pulled away from the field, but with a full straight away lead the spun out from a broken rear axle. It was a test of speed and endurance for the S & S team to get back to the shop in North Jackson switch...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/11/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Cedar La

World of Outlaws Preview: Cedar La...

7/10/2009
New Richmond, WI—July 10, 2009—Cedar Lake Speedway in Wisconsin has been a staple on the World of Outlaws circuit every year since 1983, as the best sprint car drivers in the world have visited the track for 26 consecutive seasons. The series will continue that trend this coming Sunday, July 12 in an event which will be the final one of the season for the series in the Badger State. Steve Kinser, the 20-time series champion, was victorious in the series debut at the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/10/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lernerville

Lernerville

7/10/2009
Another bad pill draw ended had the 23jr starting 7th in the third heat. Quickly Sodeman began to advance his position to find himself leading the field for the checkered flag. Another luck draw had the 23jr starting on the pole of the feature. A long battle of lap traffic, and the rest of the top three ended with Sodeman following 45Au of Steve Lines across the finish in the second spot.
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/10/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Set to Invade Lim

World of Outlaws Set to Invade Lim...

7/9/2009
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 now on sale for this historic race. The ticket information number is 419-998-3199. Ticket prices are: • Pit Side Reserved Seating (includes pit pass) $40.00 • Spectator Reserved Seating $32.00 • Spectator...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: Charter

World of Outlaws Preview: Charter...

7/9/2009
Beaver Dam, WI—July 9, 2009—Short track racing and the state of Wisconsin have been synonymous for years and the World of Outlaws have been competing in the state since 1983. This weekend the series will make two stops in the Badger state with the first of those coming on Saturday, July 11 at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam. The World of Outlaws first competed at Charter Raceway Park in 1996 and have raced at the track every year since 2002. Five drivers currently...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/9/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Saldana Wins at 34 Raceway to Earn

Saldana Wins at 34 Raceway to Earn...

7/9/2009
West Burlington, IA— July 8, 2009—Joey Saldana set a career high in 2007 with the World of Outlaws winning 12 A-Feature events over the course of that nearly 80-race season. The second generation driver matched that mark on Wednesday night at 34 Raceway in Iowa, winning for the 12th time in 2009 in just the 34th race of the season as he looks to eclipse his career high for victories with the series this season. Saldana started on the pole and led the first 11 laps...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 09, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/9/2009
Tags: Joey Saldana, 34 Raceway, World of Outlaws
NRA Sprint Invaders July Outlook

NRA Sprint Invaders July Outlook

7/8/2009
The Engine Pro NRA Sprint Invaders will be running wide open this month as they visit four different tracks throughout Ohio in July. Moler Raceway Park will be featuring the NRA on Friday, July 10 as the Sprint Invaders make their inaugural appearance at the ¼ mile bullring. The next stop will be Eldora Speedway on July 17 and 18. The NRA drivers will be joined by Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne on the Eldora high banks, all part of the famed Kings Royal weekend....more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Full Moon Racing!!!

Full Moon Racing!!!

7/8/2009
The 4th of July saw Team 1HD and driver Jake Leighty back at the Jackson Speedway for a double feature race-nite. What greeted the team was a full moon, mud, and lots of it after a 1.5 inch rainfall on Friday night and Saturday morning. The night started out with Jake starting 5th in the make-up feature from 6-27-09. Jake managed to hold his position for 18 laps on a one lane tacky track until 2 laps from the end. Coming through 3 and 4 the car, simply put, shattered...more
Steve Staerk
  • Steve Staerk on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Design Home & Mark Peterson Const.

Design Home & Mark Peterson Const....

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 8, 2009 – Design Homes of Burlington and Mark Peterson Construction will be co-sponsors of the Shake-Up Dash for the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders’ event at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa on Friday. The event coincides with the Lee County Fair. Design Homes of Burlington is located on Highway 61 and specializes in building modular homes. Design Homes has been in business for over 40 years while serving nine states. Design Homes is open...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Gaining Gr

Wednesdays with Wayne – Gaining Gr...

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 8, 2009 – Wayne Johnson feels like he’s gaining a little ground with the FattFro #14AJ at Knoxville. After running 16th with the Outlaws, he was able to charge from 12th up to 7th on a fast racetrack Saturday in weekly competition. Tonight, he’ll tow to the 34 Raceway to run with the WoO before Twin Features on Saturday, and a trip to Oregon to race on Monday. Wayne was not happy after timing in 15th quick in a stout field of 23 410s at Knoxville. “I...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Crawley Conquers Lucas Oil ASCS in

Crawley Conquers Lucas Oil ASCS in...

7/8/2009
[b Sweeps Series Return to Riverside!] Lonnie Wheatley, WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (July 4, 2009) – Arkansas ace Tim Crawley completed a weekend sweep of the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters much-anticipated return to Riverside Speedway by winning Saturday night's Rock 'N Roll 50 championship feature event atop the storied ¼-mile gumbo clay oval. The three-time Lucas Oil ASCS National champion wrestled the lead away from Justin Sturch on the 31st...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Win a Roush Yates Sprint Car Engin

Win a Roush Yates Sprint Car Engin...

7/8/2009
from Roush Yates Engines, MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 7, 2009) —Roush Yates Engines, engine builders extraordinaire and winners of this year’s Daytona 500, has just announced an amazing Sprint Car contest: winners powered by a Roush Yates engine at this year’s 42nd Western World Championships in Tucson, AZ, on Nov. 19-21 will also WIN A NEW ROUSH YATES ENGINE. This contest extends to the winners of both winged and non-winged categories. "We're real excited about Roush...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
World of Outlaws Preview: 34 Racew

World of Outlaws Preview: 34 Racew...

7/8/2009
Burlington, IA—July 6, 2009—For the second consecutive season the World of Outlaws will make a stop at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa with this year’s event taking place on Wednesday, July 8 at the high-banked 3/8-mile. The largest crowd in the history of the track was on hand last season for the series debut. Tony Bruce Jr. made history scoring the first World of Outlaws win at 34 Raceway and also the first A-Feature win of his young career with the series. He...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Rocket Hockett – Another Solid Wee

Rocket Hockett – Another Solid Wee...

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 7, 2009 – Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett put together another solid week of racing, and capped it with his sixth win of the season at Double X Speedway near California, Missouri on Sunday. He’ll head to parts unknown this week, as the Lucas Oil ASCS National tour hits South Dakota before towing to the Pacific Northwest. The weekend of racing started with USCS action on Thursday at Camden Motorsports Park near Camden, Tennessee. After finishing third in his...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Fair Time Thursday & Friday for Sp

Fair Time Thursday & Friday for Sp...

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 7, 2009 – The Annual “County Fair Week” has arrived for the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders. They will compete on the racy ¼ mile Cedar County Raceway oval in Tipton, Iowa on Thursday night, and move on to the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa on Friday. Both tracks yield wheel to wheel action that you don’t want to miss! Thursday’s race in Tipton marks the third year in a row that the Sprint Invaders have entertained the Cedar County Fair crowd. ...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Two Out of Th

Tuesdays with TMAC – Two Out of Th...

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 7, 2009 – Terry McCarl was hoping for three wins in three states last weekend, but as it turns out, “two out of three ain’t bad”. The Altoona, Iowa driver picked up another win with the Interstate Racing Association at the Dodge County Fairgounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. A third place finish at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday, was followed by his 83rd career win at the Huset’s Speedway in South Dakota on Sunday. This week, he’ll try to score...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – On the Podium at

Brandon Wimmer – On the Podium at...

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 6, 2009 – Brandon Wimmer turned his recent surge of momentum into a third place finish with the All Star Circuit of Champions at the K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio on Friday. The driver of the Rick Ferkel #0 also notched a sixth place finish in weekly action at the Fremont Speedway after All Star activities were washed out in Terre Haute, Indiana. This week’s plans include the Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway and an All Star date in Hartford,...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brian Brown – Red Hot!

Brian Brown – Red Hot!

7/8/2009
(Bill W) July 6, 2009 – Brian Brown was back in the winner’s circle, not once, but twice, last weekend. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver took his third straight weekly 410 show at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night, and polished off an ASCS-Midwest field at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska on Thursday. This weekend will see the SuperClean #21 competing at Twin Features Night at Knoxville. Brian’s third win did not come easy at Knoxville. After...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 08, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/8/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS Rebel Region Ready for Georgi

ASCS Rebel Region Ready for Georgi...

7/7/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 6, 2009) – The American Sprint Car Series Rebel Region fires back into action with a pair of events in Georgia this coming weekend. On Friday night, the series takes to the ½-mile slightly-banked Oglethorpe Speedway Park dirt oval in Savannah. Then, on Saturday night, it's on to Woodstock's semi-banked, 3/8-mile Dixie Speedway clay oval. Sarasota, Florida's Danny Martin, Jr., is out to the early ASCS Rebel Region points lead with...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Two More in Texas for ASCS Lone St

Two More in Texas for ASCS Lone St...

7/7/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 6, 2009) – The North Texas Sprint Car racing scene fires back to life this weekend as the American Sprint Car Series Lone Star Region takes to a pair of DFW Metroplex ovals. On Friday night, the series breaks new ground at Crandall's RPM Speedway. Then, on Saturday night, the series travels west to Kennedale Speedway Park near Fort Worth. Friday's card atop the cozy confines of RPM Speedway marks the series debut atop the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wright Back on Top as ASCS Returns

Wright Back on Top as ASCS Returns...

7/7/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 6, 2009) – The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters continues a five-weekend spate of activity with its third annual stop at Hartford, South Dakota's I-90 Speedway this Saturday night. And, with the series en route to the Northwest for its inaugural events in Washington and Oregon over the ensuing two weekends, it's a familiar face atop the championship point charts as four-time series champion Gary Wright...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS SOD Head to Owendale for Supe

ASCS SOD Head to Owendale for Supe...

7/7/2009
T.J. Buffenbarger, TULSA, Okla. (July 6, 2009) – The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP makes the first of two appearances at Owendale Speedway on Saturday. The event marks Owendale’s annual Super Race Day featuring an earlier start time, beer and brat tent, and extra prizes and giveaways for race fans. Gregg Dalman brings his ten point lead to Super Race Day over Brett Mann, who is the defending event winner at Owendale. Saturday’s race is also the...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Sharon "Lou Blaney Memorial"

Sharon "Lou Blaney Memorial"

7/7/2009
Sodeman and the S & S Racing crew made their way out to Sharon Speedway on Tuesday for the Inaugural Lou Blaney Memorial Race. Another high pill draw for the 23jr would mean a start on the tail end of the first heat. Because there were four heat a 5th place finish would be the final transfer spot. At the drop of the green flag Sodeman took the flyer up into the 6th position and through the eight lap heat race he made his pass into the 5th and final transfer...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tuesdays with TMAC – Two Out of Th

Tuesdays with TMAC – Two Out of Th...

7/7/2009
Tuesdays with TMAC – Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad! (Bill W) July 7, 2009 – Terry McCarl was hoping for three wins in three states last weekend, but as it turns out, “two out of three ain’t bad”. The Altoona, Iowa driver picked up another win with the Interstate Racing Association at the Dodge County Fairgounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. A third place finish at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday, was followed by his 83rd career win at the Huset’s Speedway in South...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Earns 6th at Eagle

Hafertepe Earns 6th at Eagle

7/7/2009
Sunnyvale, Texas-It was an up and down weekend for the Plumbfast Racing Team and Sam Hafertepe Jr. Following a Friday night rainout at Husets the team headed to the Eagle Raceway in Nebraska where Sam brought home a 6th place finish on 7 cylinders. The following night Hafertepe was back in Husets and on the pole but the night came to a disappointing end after Sam was caught up in an opening lap wreck. A tacky Eagle Raceway surfaced welcomed Sam and the rest of the...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 07, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/7/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Stewart, Babcock & Anderson Thrill

Stewart, Babcock & Anderson Thrill...

7/6/2009
(Lima, OH) Firecracker Friday is always a fun race to catch at Limaland Motorsports Park. The relaxed and patriotic atmosphere during the day disappears when Limaland’s three, ultra-competitive, divisions hit the racetrack. With seven races left in the season, The Bud Thunderstocks, PCC Modifieds, and Elwer Fence Sprints were revved-up and ready to go when the National Anthem ended. Jeff Babcock started on the outside pole of the Professional Computer Company Modified...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tom Huppunen Captures $3,000 in Oh

Tom Huppunen Captures $3,000 in Oh...

7/6/2009
Rich Vleck, OHSWEKEN, Ont. (July 3, 2009)- Tom Huppunen has been the top driver at Ohsweken all year long, but with a stout field on hand and a slew of lapped cars between himself and leader Bryan Howland in the waning laps, it seemed as if he would have to settle for second. With just three laps to go, though, Howland’s front wing flipped up to block his vision and give “The Fenwick Flyer” the opportunity he needed to claim the Northern Summer Nationals at Ohsweken...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
George White Gets First ASCS Gulf

George White Gets First ASCS Gulf...

7/6/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, EDNA, Texas (July 3, 2009) – The American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region kicked off a two-night Fourth of July weekend spectacular at Texana Raceway Park with George White capturing his first career series win in Friday night's 25-lap feature event. White became the race's fourth different leader on the 17th round en route to victory lane, taking the checkered flag in front of 11th-starter Scottie McDonald and Tommy Bryant, who set the pace for a...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: George White, Winged Sprints
Crawley Covers Lucas Oil ASCS Fiel

Crawley Covers Lucas Oil ASCS Fiel...

7/6/2009
Locks into Saturday's Rock 'N Roll 50 Championship Feature! Lonnie Wheatley, WEST MEMPHIS, Ark (July 3, 2009) – The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters made a dramatic return to Riverside Speedway with three-time series champion Tim Crawley charging to victory lane in Friday night's 30-lap preliminary feature. Racing forward from six rows deep in the series first appearance atop the ¼-mile gumbo clay oval in nearly four years, Crawley powered...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: Tim Crawley, Winged Sprints
WoO Wrap Up: Eagle Nationals at Ea

WoO Wrap Up: Eagle Nationals at Ea...

7/6/2009
Concord, NC—July 5, 2009— A little luck never hurts: Danny Lasoski used a very fast race car on Saturday night and a little luck in picking up his third career win at Eagle Raceway. He began the night by turning the second fastest lap in time trials and finished third in the second heat race to earn a spot in the Crane Cams Dash. He started on the pole in the dash and won that to earn the top starting spot for the 40-lap A-Feature which he led all 40 laps of to earn...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lasoski Wins the Eagle Nationals o

Lasoski Wins the Eagle Nationals o...

7/6/2009
Eagle, NE— July 4, 2009—Danny Lasoski and his Parsons Motorsports team have one single goal when they pull into a race track and that is to win races. After a slow start to the 2009 World of Outlaws season they are not worried about points, but rather adding more victories to the win column. The 2001 series champion was successful at this on Saturday night, as he dominated the A-Feature in the Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska, scoring the victory. For...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 06, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/6/2009
Tags: Danny Lasoski, Eagle Raceway, World of Outlaws
ASCS Gulf South Region @ Texana Rc

ASCS Gulf South Region @ Texana Rc...

7/4/2009
2nd Annual Fourth of July Sprint Car Classic, ASCS Gulf South Series @ Texana Raceway Park, 7/3-4/09 By J M Hallas Edna Tx., (July 3rd, 2009) Texana Raceway Park kicked off the big Independence Day weekend of racing with the first of two night's worth of racing on the 5/16 semi-banked clay oval. The Lucas Oil, ASCS Gulf South Region headlined the show making it's return, after debuting at the track last year. Jason Johnson scored the inaugural race win over the 2008...more
jay hallas
  • jay hallas on Jul 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Mercer

Mercer

7/4/2009
Saturday it was off to Mercer Raceway Park on a beautiful day the pill draw would have Sodeman Starting 6th In Heat 3. Sodeman would take off passing Arnie Kent And Gale Ruth to make his way into the 2nd spot. Even on a rough track Sodeman made it work for him. Heat winner Matthew Reed would lineup up the top 12 in the feature for the redraw this would work to Sodeman's advantage as the two was pulled for him starting outside pole for Sodeman. Sodeman shot out to the...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 04, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/4/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Kaley Gharst – Back in the Win Col

Kaley Gharst – Back in the Win Col...

7/3/2009
(Bill W) – July 2, 2009 – Kaley Gharst was victorious in the 25-lap Sprint Invaders main event last Sunday night at the Quad City Raceway in East Moline, Illinois. The Decatur, Illinois driver needed a boost after his recent 410 struggles. Saturday, he plans on racing with the Sprint Invaders at the West Liberty Raceway in West Liberty, IA. Kaley drew the pole for his heat on Sunday and cruised home for a dash spot by running second to Jack Dover. After backing up...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brown Best of the ASCS Midwest at

Brown Best of the ASCS Midwest at...

7/3/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, GREENWOOD, Neb. (July 2, 2009) – Brian Brown picked off his first American Sprint Car Series feature win of the year by topping Thursday night's 25-lap ASCS Midwest Region feature event at Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway. Riding the top side of the track, Brown raced around early pacesetter Doug Lovegrove on the fifth round and then denied a late Jack Dover bid to snare his 11th career ASCS Midwest win in the Super Clean No. 21 Maxim. Dover slid...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Lernerville

Lernerville

7/3/2009
Friday it was back to Lernerville for the 23jr team after a few weeks off for weather and other races. A high pill pick would see the 23jr starting 9th in His heat. Sodeman raced his way up to the 4th Spot on a really fast racetrack battling with Dan Kuriger And Aussie Steven Lines For Position. The redraw for the feature would have the 23jr starting 10th. Sodeman would battle His way up into the 8th spot against Carl Bowser, Todd Bauer, And Aussie Matthew Reed for...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 03, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/3/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Press Conference at Limaland Motor

Press Conference at Limaland Motor...

7/2/2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 2:00 pm 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 Myers 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 Outlaw Sprint Car Series and a well-known television broadcaster will...more
Bob Fricke
  • Bob Fricke on Jul 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Tornado Alley – Power Outage!

Tornado Alley – Power Outage!

7/2/2009
(Bill W) July 1, 2009 – On the surface, finishing 15th with the World of Outlaws in just your second race with them this season looks pretty good. But Billy Alley felt an opportunity slip away after qualifying for the dash and a good starting spot Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. Yet another motor problem was discovered when leaking down the powerplant this week, as well. To compound things, his 360 will not be back from the motor builder in time for this weekend’s...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Saldana Looks to Continue '09 Succ

Saldana Looks to Continue '09 Succ...

7/2/2009
Brandon, SD—July 1, 2009—For the last couple of years, Joey Saldana has been a master of the big, fast half-mile tracks that the World of Outlaws visit. This season he and his team are showing their versatility by winning a number of times on short tracks, those 3/8-mile and shorter. Of his 11 wins this season, seven have come on short tracks. This weekend he’ll have a chance to compete twice more on high-banked bullrings, as the World of Outlaws open the Independence...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
ASCS on the Verge of More Weekend

ASCS on the Verge of More Weekend...

7/2/2009
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 2, 2009) – Coming off a weekend that featured nine different winners in ten events throughout the country in which 228 different drivers took part in at least one card, another action-packed slate of American Sprint Car Series competition is on tap for this Fourth of July Holiday weekend. Headlining this weekend's action is the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters much anticipated return to Riverside...more
Lonnie Wheatley
  • Lonnie Wheatley on Jul 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/2/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Brandon Wimmer – Ohio Speedweek Re

Brandon Wimmer – Ohio Speedweek Re...

7/2/2009
(Bill W) July 2, 2009 – Ohio Speedweek is a tough grind, but sprint car driver Brandon Wimmer and his owner Rick Ferkel passed the test with flying colors. The #0 team had a strong start and a strong finish, and hopes to carry the momentum into this weekend’s events with the All Star Circuit of Champions. After a rainout at Attica Raceway Park, Eldora Speedway near Rossburg served as the Speedweek opener on Saturday, June 20. 48 cars descended on the high-banked ½...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 02, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/2/2009
Tags: Brandon Wimmer, Winged Sprints
WoO Preview: Eagle Nationals at Ea

WoO Preview: Eagle Nationals at Ea...

7/1/2009
World of Outlaws Preview: Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway Eagle, NE—July 1, 2009—The World of Outlaws will celebrate the Fourth of July in style this weekend, as the series heads to the always racy Eagle Raceway in Nebraska for the annual running of the Eagle Nationals at the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring on Saturday. It will mark the series lone visit of the 2009 campaign to the Cornhusker state. Craig Dollansky was victorious at the track last season, taking the...more
Tony Veneziano
  • Tony Veneziano on Jul 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
Wednesdays with Wayne – Junkyard J

Wednesdays with Wayne – Junkyard J...

7/1/2009
(Bill W) July 1, 2009 – Wayne Johnson spent most of his weekend battling fuel problems with the World of Outlaws, but once things were diagnosed, it was all systems go! Wayne will race twice more this weekend in the FattFro #14AJ. Friday night, the WoO pulled into the US36 Raceway, located about seven miles west of Cameron, Missouri. Wayne has won the Bud Shootout at the track twice, once in the 410 and once in the 360. The car didn’t feel right, and Wayne battled...more
Bill Wright
  • Bill Wright on Jul 01, 2009
  • Article Date: 7/1/2009
Tags: Winged Sprints
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