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Tyler Wolf Celebration of Life

Tyler Wolf Celebration of Life

10/29/2012
It is with great sadness that I write about the loss of our friend and 2011 Silver Dollar Speedway Sprint Car Champion Tyler Wolf. On behalf of the Silver Dollar Speedway and our great fans we are completely heartbroken for the Wolf family. We send our deepest condolences to the family and all of our extended racing family who are all grieving together. We have collectively lost a racer, a friend, a brother and a son. Not only will he be remembered as our Champion,...more
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  • troy hennig on Oct 29, 2012
  • Article Date: 10/29/2012
Tags: Tyler Wolf, Silver Dollar Speedway, RIP
World of Outlaws Statement on Jaso

World of Outlaws Statement on Jaso...

6/13/2013
The World of Outlaws extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Jason Leffler, a great racer and man whose life ended too soon tonight. We were always excited to see Jason enter the pits to race with the Outlaws, and he will no doubt be missed by everybody from his fellow competitors to officials to his many fans.
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  • Admin Account on Jun 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/13/2013
Tags: Jason Leffler, World of Outlaws, RIP
LEFFLER PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY USA

LEFFLER PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY USA...

6/13/2013
The USAC Benevolent Foundation has today announced a $10,000 grant in the memory of the late USAC racing champion Jason Leffler, who lost his life Wednesday night in a racing accident in New Jersey. The 501-3C-designated Foundation will also be accepting additional donations earmarked for usage by Jason’s son Charlie Dean and Charlie’s mother Allison. A designated cap amount to be announced by the Board of Directors of the Foundation will also result in additional...more
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  • Admin Account on Jun 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/13/2013
Tags: Jason Leffler, USAC National Sprint Cars, RIP
BILL SMITH, 84

BILL SMITH, 84

6/2/2014
(From National Speed Sport News; Photo by John Mahoney) LINCOLN, Neb. — Legendary speed shop owner Bill “Speedy” Smith died Friday at his home here. Smith, a member of numerous motorsports halls of fame, was 84 years old. Smith, a racer and street rodder himself, founded Speedway Motors in 1952 in a 20 by 20-foot storefront in Lincoln, Neb., thanks to a $300 loan from his wife Joyce. The company grew quickly, eventually becoming one of the world’s largest manufacturers...more
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  • Admin Account on Jun 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/2/2014
Tags: RIP, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Sprint Car World Mourns Loss of Gr

Sprint Car World Mourns Loss of Gr...

9/20/2018
CONCORD, NC — Sept. 20, 2018 — It is with heavy hearts that we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sprint Car driver Greg Hodnett and the Heffner Racing team. Hodnett, 49, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away following a crash during a Sprint Car race Thursday night at BAPS Motor Speedway. One of the most popular Keystone State drivers and member of the PA Posse, Hodnett was the World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year in 1993 who went on to win 20...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/20/2018
Tags: Greg Hodnett, RIP, 410 Sprints - Winged
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