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Northern Exposure: Kraig Kinser Se...

7/25/2014

A pair of trips to Canada has been the norm for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series for each of the last seven years. Make it eight straight seasons that the best sprint car drivers in the world have made the trek north of the border, as they head to the eastern side of Canada this week, followed by a trip to the western part next month. Kraig Kinser has been there for six of the previous seven ventures to Canada and will get his passport out again this week for...more

administrator on Jul 25, 2014
Article Date: 7/25/2014

Tags: Kraig Kinser, Autodrome Drummond, Cornwall Motor Speedway

Record Breaking Year for R&R Enter...

10/8/2014

Five charities split unmatched total raised from various sources ST. LOUIS, Mo. – October 8, 2014 – Another year. Another record-breaking performance. Fans, drivers, teams and industry insiders came together on Saturday, October 4th at Williams Grove Speedway to raise money during the annual R&R Enterprises National Open Benefit presented by FK Rod Ends. The total raised for this years event was $34,000. “I want to thank R&R Enterprises and FK Rod Ends for once again...more

administrator on Oct 08, 2014
Article Date: 10/8/2014

Tags: Williams Grove Speedway, Kolton Gouse Promotions, Winged Sprints

R&R Enterprises and FK Rod Ends Re...

12/16/2014

St. Louis screen printer signs on for third straight year of charity event MECHANICSBURG, PA. – December 11 2014 – Strong partnerships are key in the racing world. With that in mind, Kolten Gouse Promotions is proud to announce that National Open Benefit sponsors R&R Enterprises and FK Rod Ends will return in 2015. The event will take place on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. “I am absolutely thrilled to have R&R Enterpriser back as the title sponsor for...more

administrator on Dec 16, 2014
Article Date: 12/16/2014

Tags: Winged Sprints, FK Rod Ends, R&R Enterprises

Mingus Excited to Partner With FK...

2/9/2017

(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – HURON, Ohio (Feb. 9, 2017) – FK Rod Ends will help Kevin Mingus work toward his racing goals in 2017 as he continues to transition from asphalt racing to dirt. Mingus and the Kurt Huber Racing/Kevin Mingus Motorsports team have been very busy the past few months building a team to take on the best 305ci sprint car teams in the country this season. FK Rod Ends, which is a leading manufacturer of rod ends and spherical...more

Shawn Miller on Feb 09, 2017
Article Date: 2/9/2017

Tags: Kevin Mingus, Winged Sprints, FK Rod Ends

USCS Speedweek

5/26/2017

Hattiesburg Speedway- Finished 7th in the feature.Got behind the 8 ball early at Hattiesburg, MS for the opening night of speed week. Had a rock knock a hole in the radiator in hot laps, managed to pinch the tube and slow the leak enough to just make the dash. Finished 4th in the dash, got the radiator changed in time for the heat race, started 4th and finished 3rd. That put us starting 11th in the feature and made it up to 7th on a rubbered up track. Jackson Speedway-...more

Jordon Mallett on Jun 06, 2017
Article Date: 5/26/2017

Tags: Jordon Mallett, Talladega Short Track, Jackson Motor Speedway

2019 awards dinner / 2020 meeting

3/16/2020

In a gathering of SCoNE series 2019 competitors and 2020 hopefuls, all had met up for a 2020 series meeting and a 2019 awards dinner in Plymouth , New Hampshire at The Common Man Inn and Spa , on Saturday March 14th. Heading the evening events, was Will Hull from Plainfield , VT to accept his second consecutive series championship. Among others that were honored were the top 10 in the 2019 championship chase which included Floyd Billington, Chris Donnelly , Clay Dow ,...more

Ron Giroux on Mar 16, 2020
Article Date: 3/16/2020

Tags: Floyd Billington, Clay Dow, Dan Douville

Green Flag for 3 nights of racing...

7/1/2020

Hello , Who is ready to start the 2020 Sprint Cars of New England season. Well I would say everyone. So here we go starting on Thursday 7/2 at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven VT with a great night of racing . This race will allow fans in attendance with limited seats available in various ways to watch the races . There will be 3 sections open in the main grandstand , there will be drive-in type seating with your vehicle in the infield . These tickets must be...more

Ron Giroux on Jul 01, 2020
Article Date: 7/1/2020

Tags: Bear Ridge Speedway, Devil's Bowl Speedway, Legion Speedway

2021 WINTER NEWS and NOTES

1/29/2021

Just a little update on what is going on with Sprint Cars of New England. We had a series meeting on January 23 which was well attended by the teams. Things discussed were our schedule, rules, sponsorships, etc. SCoNE has been working on the schedule and hoping to have around 15 events in 2021. We have reached an agreement with two of our hosting tracks and still working with others. Once the schedule has been completed you will see it here first. Tracks may release...more

Ron Giroux on Jan 29, 2021
Article Date: 1/29/2021

Tags: Chris Donnelly, Bear Ridge Speedway, Devil's Bowl Speedway

WE HAVE BEEN BUSY

3/17/2021

Well winter is just about over here in New England so that means after a couple spring time snow storms it will be time to get ready for racing season. The offseason was spent trying to organize somethings for the series and working to get the schedule done. The schedule is done and posted here on our schedule tab. There will be 14 events during the 2021 season. There is a chance more events can be added if things change with restrictions and weather, etc... We are...more

Ron Giroux on Mar 17, 2021
Article Date: 3/17/2021

Tags: Bear Ridge Speedway, Devil's Bowl Speedway, Legion Speedway

Equipment Share & FK Rod Ends Name...

7/19/2021

July 19,2021 | Tulsa, OK: With just a few short weeks until the much anticipated Non-Wing Nationals, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Equipment share and FK Rod Ends. When asked about the Non-Wing Nationals, owner/promoter Shane Stewart said, “I am really looking forward to the Non-Wing Nationals weekend. I think it’s going to be exciting to watch the drivers have a totally different feel in a car for some that aren’t used to running without a wing.” He...more

Ryan Merz on Jul 19, 2021
Article Date: 7/19/2021

Tags: Port City Raceway, Micro Sprints, FK Rod Ends

Ten Things You Need To Know About...

7/27/2021

July 27,2021 | Tulsa, Oklahoma: A much anticipated week in the 2021 schedule is finally upon us. The 2021 Equipment Share Non-Wing Nationals is this weekend, and we thought it would be beneficial to give you 10 things you need to know before heading to Port City Raceway. Turf Tire has been removed from the Non-Wing Nationals. Turf Tire is welcomed to race with Sportsman for the weekend. Reserved pit spots are in effect for this race. We ask that if you are not using...more

Ryan Merz on Jul 27, 2021
Article Date: 7/27/2021

Tags: Port City Raceway, Micro Sprints, FK Rod Ends

New and Notes

12/12/2021

Just getting back from Indy from the PRI Show and it was good to see some friends from the motorsports industry who I only see a few times a year and catch up. Well many things are in the works for 2022 to make it another successful season. Thank you all for the great comments and glad you enjoyed the banquet. Anyone who would like to see some photos of the banquet can go visit Alan Wards page at bigalsphotos.smugmug.com Alan does great work with his camera at SCoNE...more

Ron Giroux on Dec 12, 2021
Article Date: 12/12/2021

Tags: Clay Dow, Bear Ridge Speedway, Devil's Bowl Speedway

Double Features at Legion Recap

8/1/2022

Wentworth, NH - Friday night saw The JRC Transportation Sprint Cars of New England roll into Legion Speedway for what would be a great night of racing. With the June 3rd rain out race being made up it was two twenty five lap features on tap. With some driver changes and absent cars from the first race it was a different lineup than original from June 3rd. Matt Hoyt started on the pole along side of Clay Dow. Hoyt got the lead at the start with Dow right there for the...more

Ron Giroux on Aug 01, 2022
Article Date: 8/1/2022

Tags: Matt Hoyt, Legion Speedway, Sprint Cars of New England