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Stepping Aside

Stepping Aside

4/30/2013
Wayne Helliwell Jr. the three time and defending NASCAR Whelen All-American New Hampshire state champion will not defend his title in 2013. Citing multiple conflicting Friday night events Helliwell will not pilot the Witkum Brothers, Scherbon Consolidated 350 Supermodified as planned. Helliwell's attempt at a record 9th track title at Lee USA Speedway in Lee, NH will not happen in 2013. As the amount of conflicting Friday nights has grown from what was originally...more
Jason Lubin
  • Jason Lubin on Apr 30, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/30/2013
Tags: Wayne Helliwell, Lee USA Speedway, Supermodifieds
Traveling Band: Taylor Ferns Heads

Traveling Band: Taylor Ferns Heads...

7/25/2014
One of the plusses of running a “true outlaw” schedule is that if inclement weather is forecasted, a change in plans can quickly be made and a track with a more favorable forecast can usually be found. That is the approach that Taylor Ferns and her team took last weekend as rain was called for and fell for a large portion of the day at Fremont Speedway in Ohio, where they had planned to race. They headed north instead and hit the track at Butler Motor Speedway in...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jul 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/25/2014
Tags: Taylor Ferns, Attica Raceway Park, Butler Speedway
MIDWEST SUPER MODS HIT TOLEDO FOR

MIDWEST SUPER MODS HIT TOLEDO FOR...

4/20/2016
Toledo, Ohio—March 18, 2016: Officials from the Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) and Toledo Speedway have teamed together to present the “Glass City Nationals” for the Super Modified portion of the 16th Annual “Fastest Short Track Show in the World” at Toledo Friday evening, June 10. The MSA event will feature a 50 lap main event, with $4000 posted to win the race and $700 to start. The event, an open-wheel tradition at the Glass City oval, will also see the...more
Kevin Jaycox
  • Kevin Jaycox on Apr 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/20/2016
Tags: Toledo Speedway, AVSS-Auto Value Super Sprints, MSA-Midwest Supermodified Association
Mother Nature vs Main Event Racing

Mother Nature vs Main Event Racing...

5/14/2016
Mother Nature took the first win of the season away from the Main Event Racing Series and the MSA Supermodified teams. The series were scheduled to race the Super Nationals Saturday at Sandusky Speedway however it was cancelled due to 'extreme cold temperatures for the racing season' and off and on rain throughout the day and into the evening. The event was cancelled late Friday evening by officials at Sandusky Speedway. Kevin Jaycox, owner of Sandusky Speedway...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on May 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 5/14/2016
Tags: Norton Raceway Park, Lorain Raceway Park, Sandusky Speedway
MSA Supermodifieds head to Lorain

MSA Supermodifieds head to Lorain...

5/19/2016
The MSA Supermodified Series will head to Lorain County Speedway this Saturday May 21st. The season opener for the series was cancelled last week at Sandusky Speedway due to inclement weather. Currently scheduled to be racing at the Lorain County Speedway event are Charlie Schultz, Aj Leski, Jon Henes, Kevin Jaycox Jr, Jim Paller, Kyle Edwards, Denny Fisher, Mike Mcvetta, Zach Gibson, Jake Smith, Matt Marlow, Rich Reid and Matt Palmer. Pit gate opens at 2:00pm. The...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on May 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 5/19/2016
Tags: Toledo Speedway, Lorain Raceway Park, Sandusky Speedway
Main Event unable to beat Mother N

Main Event unable to beat Mother N...

6/4/2016
Round two of the battle of Mother Nature verse the Main Event Racing Series goes to Mother Nature. The Main Event Racing Series scheduled for Saturday June 4th, 2016 at Barberton Speedway has been cancelled due to rain and is now rescheduled for next week Saturday June 11th, 2016. The Main Event Racing Series was cancelled for the first date at Sandusky Speedway for cold conditions back in May. The series along with the MSA Supermodifieds have not had a race yet in...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jun 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/4/2016
Tags: Norton Raceway Park, Toledo Speedway, MSA-Midwest Supermodified Association
FASTEST SHOW IN THE WORLD HITS TOL

FASTEST SHOW IN THE WORLD HITS TOL...

6/6/2016
Toledo, Ohio—June 5, 2016: The 16th Annual “Fastest Short Track Show in the World” will take place at Toledo Speedway this Friday evening, June 10. The MSA Super Modified portion of the night will feature a 50 lap main event, with $4000 posted to win the race and $700 to start and will be known as the “Glass City Nationals” for the group. The Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Super Sprints will also be in action for the one-of-a-kind open-wheel doubleheader. The...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jun 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/6/2016
Tags: AJ Leseicki, Toledo Speedway, AVSS-Auto Value Super Sprints
MSA Opener filled with Yellow and

MSA Opener filled with Yellow and...

6/11/2016
McKnight Toledo MSA Winner TOLEDO (OH) – Dave McKnight came into Toledo (OH) Speedway last Friday night and won a wild one. The slam bang with but two laps to go between McKnight and last year’s race winner AJ Lesicki just added to a night of wild racing along with yellow and red flags. The racing program could well be an example of the school of hard knocks as the Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) put on a wham banger of a show. From the start of the racing...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on Jun 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/11/2016
Tags: Dave McKnight, Jon Henes, Charlie Schultz
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INJURY UPDATES

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INJURY UPDATES

6/12/2016
Two drivers and two spectators were injured Friday night at Toledo Speedway during the winged sprint-winged supermodified racing program. The spectators were struck by debris from an on-track accident in the frontstretch and were transported, treated and released from a local hospital. MSA Supermodified driver Kevin Shirey of Amherst Ohio went by private car to a care center and was treated and released. MSA Supermodified driver Zachary Gibson of Richwood Ohio was...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jun 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/12/2016
Tags: Zach Gibson, Kevin Shirey, Toledo Speedway
Sandusky Speedway Enters July in S

Sandusky Speedway Enters July in S...

6/29/2016
SANDUSKY (OH) - It's set to be a 'Super' July at Sandusky Speedway. After deciding to idle the track for the last weekend of June - the Historic 1/2 mile comes back to life in full force for the month of July. Scheduled throughout the month will the the MSA Supermodifieds, which will kick things off this weekend, a power wheel demo derby #2, the Mathews Ford Mid-Season Championships, the rescheduled 'chain-race', a $1,000.00 to win Modified race, the VROA Modifieds...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jun 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/29/2016
Tags: Sandusky Speedway, MSA-Midwest Supermodified Association, VROA Modifieds
ISMA Supermodifieds heading to San

ISMA Supermodifieds heading to San...

7/20/2019
The Perkins Ave. speed plant will soon become a beehive of activity as the 42nd Annual Hy-Miler Supermodified Nationals gets started. On Wednesday July 24 the Sandusky Speedway Karting Series is in action. The gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Adult admission is $10, $5 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. Fan Appreciation Night is Thursday July 25 with one dollar admission. There will be one dollar hot dogs, beer and Pepsi...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on Jul 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/20/2019
Tags: Sandusky Speedway, ISMA-International Supermodified Association, 305 Sprints - Winged
DAVE SHULLICK JR. TAKES HY-MILER 1

DAVE SHULLICK JR. TAKES HY-MILER 1...

7/30/2019
Sandusky, Ohio (July 27, 2019) - The Saturday Hy-Miler race was a complete turnaround from Friday night's Fast Forty fiasco that saw almost half the field damaged in the race. A herculean effort was put forth through the night and into the morning by all the teams involved and only two cars were unable to make the Hy-Miler field on Saturday. This fact alone made the race even more important to Shullick Jr., the Acme Race team and all the others who prevailed. The...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on Jul 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/30/2019
Tags: Dave (D.J.) Shullick, Dave Shullick, Sandusky Speedway
Hy-Miler 2020 is set to go this we

Hy-Miler 2020 is set to go this we...

7/19/2020
The 43rd annual Hy-Miler week action gets started on Wednesday July 22 with the Sandusky Karting Series on their 1/8th mile dirt track. The gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Fan Appreciation Night will be on Thurs. July 23. Admission is only one dollar and the first 200 fans will be admitted free. There will also be one dollar hot dogs, Pepsi products and beer. The Renegades have a $300 to win / $30 to start feature...more
Douglas Dock
  • Douglas Dock on Jul 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/19/2020
Tags: Sandusky Speedway, ISMA-International Supermodified Association, Supermodifieds
350 SMAC Supermodifieds Coming to

350 SMAC Supermodifieds Coming to...

6/12/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 12, 2023) – The 350 SMAC Supermodifieds will be headlining the racing program this coming Saturday night at Lancaster Motorplex. Their event at the famed Lancaster oval will be the only time that the tour will be in WNY, with sponsorship from KeyBank. The Father’s Day Weekend Classic will also feature the Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman, Street Stocks, and 4 Cylinders all in action on the big track. Sunday, June 18 will be used as a rain date if...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jun 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/12/2023
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, 350 SMAC - Super-modified Atlantic Charter, KeyBank SMACDown
Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class...

6/26/2023
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 26, 2023 – Eleven drivers, five track workers, car owners and mechanics, along with three racing families will be inducted into the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame, during the Class of 2023 induction ceremony, during the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program on Saturday, July 15. In recognition of the spirit of competition and outstanding achievements taking place at the Plymouth racing facility over the past 73 years, the Plymouth Racing Wall of...more
Jeff Pederson
  • Jeff Pederson on Jun 26, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/26/2023
Tags: Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, 360 Sprints - Winged, Supermodifieds
ISMA/MSS Super Modifieds Heading B

ISMA/MSS Super Modifieds Heading B...

12/23/2023
Revving Up for an Electrifying Showdown: International Supermodified Association (ISMA) and Midwest Supermodified Series (MSS) Set to Thrill Claremont Motorsports Park Claremont NH, 12-23-2023 - Get ready for a high-octane spectacle as the adrenaline-pumping winged Supermodifieds return to Claremont Motorsports Park on Thursday, August 15. The track, which last witnessed the thunderous roar of these powerhouse machines in 2021, is poised for an epic reunion with the...more
Mike Parks
  • Mike Parks on Dec 23, 2023
  • Article Date: 12/23/2023
Tags: Claremont Motorsports Park, ISMA-International Supermodified Association, Supermodifieds
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