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This is a collection of some of the best
writers and photographers in the country all with one purpose in mind SPRINT
CARS. We have every corner of the U.S. covered here so sit back and check
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Thanks, Allan Holland
STEVE KINSER blasts across the finish line during the 39th
Annual Winternationals at Volusia Speedway Park winning the $8000 first
place prize - World of Outlaw Sprint A-Main............ANOTHER HEIN
BROTHERS' "ACTION" PHOTOGRAPH
Kent Christian hauls it into turn one at East Bay Raceway
Mon. night. Max Dolder Click image for larger view
Damion Gardner wins round one of the USAC Sprints at East
Bay. Bryan Clauson was second and Brady Short rounded out the top three.
Dennis Krieger Imagery
Teaming up with Scott Benic this season, Bryan Clauson will
be one to watch this season as they attack the USAC Sprint division in 2010.
Dennis Krieger Imagery c Click image for larger view
4 abreast at Volusia Speedway Sunday night Dennis
Krieger Imagery Click image for larger view
Say What!
It was a great team effort with my brand new race
team. It is always a team effort when you make it to Victory Lane. I
could not be happier for everyone involved. Craig
Dollansky in Volusia Speedway Victory Lane.
We had a really good car all night. We got the
bottom working for us in the heat race, so once we got into the
feature that is how we got the lead. It was like a light switch went
on. That is also how Hodnett got a run on me, but I was probably
being too cautious with the lapped cars. Joey Saldana in Volusia Speedway Victory Lane.
"That's the way to start, that's awesome, Everyone
has their cars stuck so hard that it puts it more on the drivers and
that's what I like to see. I'm glad to get the win. Normally I don't
run well on the top when its fast, but I could go all over. The guys
have been working pretty hard and we have been playing since we got
to Ocala. We learned a lot of things and I think we have five or six
nights ahead of everyone, hopefully." Donny
Schatz in WoO Volusia Speedway victory lane.
It feels good to get the first win of the year
early on. The car got better as the race went on and I had to let it
come to me. I was able to run low and also up top. I'm just glad to
be in Victory Lane. That's what we want to do, win races with this
car." Steve Kinser after his Volusia WoO victory.
Steve Kinser and grandson Kash Kinser in Volusia
Speedway WoO Victory Lane Sunday night. Paul Arch Photo
What's Coming
Up All Stars
2/11-13 Gibsonton FL
World of Outlaws
2/5-7 Barberville FL
2/26 Las Vegas NV
3/5-6 Tulare CA
USAC Sprints
2/8-10 Gibsonton FL 2/19-20 Tucson AZ
2/25 Las Vegas NV
2/26-27 Perris CA
ASCS
2/20 Clewiston FL
2/25-27 Gibsonton FL
TBARA
2/7-8 New Smyrna FL
2/13 Bradenton FL
USAC/CRA
2/19-20 Tucson AZ
2/25 Las Vegas NV
2/26-27 Perris CA
USAC Midgets
2/26-27 Perris CA
USAC Silver Crown
2/19-20 Tucson AZ
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1/29 - Ocala Speedway (All Stars)Danny Lasoski
1/30 - Ocala Speedway (All Stars) RAIN
1/30 - Charlotte County (Checkered
Flag series - non-wing P)RAIN
2/3 - Volusia Speedway Park (All
Stars) Craig Dollansky
2/4 - Volusia Speedway Park (All Stars) Joey Saldana
2/5 - Volusia Speedway Park (WoO) RAIN
2/5 - Hendry County Motorsports Park
(non-wing) RAIN
2/6 - Volusia Speedway Park (WoO)
Donny Schatz
2/6 - Hendry County Motorsports Park
(non-wing) Chris Windom
2/6– Citrus County Speedway (TBARA P)
Troy DeCaire
2/7 – New Smyrna Speedway (TBARA P) Bo Hartley
2/7 - Volusia Speedway Park (WoO)
Steve Kinser
2/8 – New Smyrna Speedway (TBARA P)
2/8 - East Bay Raceway Park (USAC
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2/26 - East Bay Raceway Park (ASCS 360's)
2/27 - East Bay Raceway Park (ASCS 360's)
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The USAC Sprint A-Main winning crew from the opening show at East Bay Speedway
as celebrating in victory lane are (left to right) Kris Kirchner, Larry
Davidson, Warren Beard, car owner Pat Kehoe, driver Damion Gardner, Kevin
Brisco, and Vince Lattner............ANOTHER HEIN BROTHERS' "ACTION" PHOTOGRAPH
World of Outlaws Dash Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park.
More videos at Hoseheads
Tuesday February 9th 2010
The PITS is up-dated for Jan. 31st with 2010 driver
info. I need more 2010 driver plans though so if you have any that can be added to the
PITS please send it to me at
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I contend that the strongest of all governments is
that which is most free. William Henry Harrison
1:00am
RESULTS......
Photos)SpeedShotz
& Winning have East Bay
USAC photos from Monday night. 2/9
East Bay Raceway Park FL)Damion (The Demon)
Gardner of Concord, Calif. took advantage of first-lap spins by both
front-row starters Monday night and ended up leading all 30 laps of the 2010
Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series opener at East Bay Raceway Park. The
“Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” continue Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the
third-mile dirt oval.
Race Results 2/9
USAC)AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS:
February 8, 2010 – Gibsonton, Florida – East Bay Raceway Park - “Bubba Army
Sprint Nationals” FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Damion Gardner, 2. Bryan
Clauson, 3. Brady Short, 4. Shane Cottle, 5. Jon Stanbrough, 6. Casey Riggs,
7. Levi Jones, 8. Robert Ballou, 9. Dave Darland, 10. Shane Hmiel,USAC
2/9
PRESS......
Mercer Raceway Park PA)Hours after western
Pennsylvania was blasted by one the biggest snowstorms on record, the
sunshine returned allowing some 500 of the 600 plus ticket purchasers to
still make their way to the Bill and Judy Beck Benefit at the Normandy
Banquet/Hickory VFW on Saturday. The benefit was held from 4 to 8 p.m. and
included a spaghetti dinner with salad and rolls. Many people donated an
amazing amount of pies, cakes, and cookies were donated from so many people.
Press Releases 2/9
All Stars)With three thrilling nights of racing
action in the history books, it is time for the OReilly All Star Circuit of
Champions to move to East Bay Raceway Park to wrap up the 2010 version of
the Winter Nationals. After a seven-year absence from the track, this
weekend promises to be a grand return to the The Clay by the BayAll Stars
2/9
Alissa Geving)After her first time competing at
the famous Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma last month, open wheel racer Alissa
Geving is will look to add more midget racing opportunities to her schedule
in 2010. The Penngrove native is geared up for a busy year of racing ahead
racing multiple venues in California both winged and wingless. "I'm ready to
get down to business again," said eighteen-year-old Geving. "The trip to
Tulsa was a great experience for me and I hope to have more opportunities
such as that in the year to come." Press Releases 2/9
Rich Vogler Scholarship)Were back! The 20th annual
Rich Vogler Memorial Scholarship Daytona party has moved back to the
pavilion at Indianapolis Motor Speedway behind the former motel. We still
have a lot of good auction items plenty of good racing fellowship and
everything else that has made the party a GREAT place to watch the Daytona
500. Some of the live auction items include a helmet signed by all 09 Indy
500 starters, one of Rich's original uniforms, uniforms from Mel Kenyon,
Critter Malone(the Red Top uniform from 16th St Speedway days) and Arie
Luyendyk's wife Mieke. Many other items autographed by Jeff Gordon, Ryan
Newman, Parnelli Jones, Rick Mears, Sarah Fisher and many more. $20 per
person/$5 for kids under 12. The doors open at 10:30, dinner will be at noon
and the race begins at 1PM. The auction will be just before the race. Park
in front of the old motel and go down the steps next to the east side of the
building. The pavilion will be at the bottom of the stairs on your right.
Come join us for a great time! 2/9
Brandon Wimmer)Brandon Wimmer and Owner, Rick
Ferkel’s #0 team have their season underway with the All Star Circuit of
Champions in Florida. The pair was able to qualify for the main event on the
first night at Volusia Speedway Park last Wednesday. They came out of the
two-night show with a comfortable feel for their new J&J chassis sprinter
with Goodyear tires. Press Releases 2/9
RPM Promoters Workshop)In the Grand Ballroom at
the Hilton Daytona Beach, February 8, the Nuckles family, promoters of
Columbus (OH) Motor Speedway became the Thirty-Fourth Auto Racing Promoters
of the Year by Racing Promotion Monthly, the idea newsletter for auto racing
promoters. The Nuckles received the industry's most prestigious award on
their eighth nomination. The ceremony was part of the Speedweek National
Workshops, the concluding event of the Thirty-Seventh Annual RPM Promoters
Workshops Series, forums and trade shows for promoters, which will conclude
Wednesday, February 10, at the hotel. The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year
is selected annually in balloting by promoters nationwide. Press Releases 2/9
James Thompson)It may not have been something that
he had in his sights at the beginning of the 09/10 season, but James
Thompson is now a genuine chance at winning the Parramatta City Raceway
(PCR) Sprintcar Track Championship and is doing everything in his power to
do so. Press Releases 2/9
Danny Reidy)When the chips are down you have to
try something new in order to pick yourself back up and that was exactly
what Danny Reidy did recently and it’s already reaping its rewards. Since
switching a brand new J&J for the Australian Nationals at Speedway City
(Adelaide, SA) a fortnight ago it has brought Reidy a change of fortune and
also results. Press Releases 2/9
Steve Lines)Despite wanting more, Steve Lines has
shown good speed throughout the first weekend of racing in Western Australia
during the final round of the World Series Sprintcar (WSS) Championship at
the Perth Motorplex. Press Releases 2/9
USAC)The 2010 USAC/SMRS “Great Plains Midget
Series” opens this weekend at Cowtown Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas and Brad
Loyet of Sunset Hills, Mo. is the defending series champion. A 30-lap
feature caps Saturday’s activities at the “fastest li’l dirt track in
Texas.” A 35-lapper is on tap Sunday at the quarter-mile dirt oval. Racing
starts at 4 pm Saturday and at 1 pm Sunday.
USAC
2/9
USAC)At least nine drivers who posted USAC feature
victories during 2009 are among entered drivers for the “Bubba Army Sprint
Nationals” starting tonight at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. The
Amsoil USAC National Sprint Cars take to the 3/8-mile dirt oval for three
straight nights of competition opening the 2010 USAC National racing
calendar.
USAC
2/9
Column)Camisha has an interview with Niki
Fassbender in
Dirt Divas 2/9
Millstream Speedway OH)The roar of racing engines
will once again fill the air at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio in
2010. After sitting idle for nearly nine years, Millstream Speedway reopened
in 2009 and the fans showed their support by packing the historic track's
grandstands. Now, Fremont Speedway Promoters Rich Farmer and Andy James hope
to continue that excitement as they have signed a lease agreement with
Millstream owners Greg and Mary Beth Roe to promote races at the Findlay,
Ohio speedplant in 2010 and beyond. Press Releases 2/9
Attica Raceway Park OH)The best dirt track sprint
car drivers in the world will once again sling the clay at Attica Raceway
Park on Friday, May 21, and fans can reserve their seat for the excitement!
Reserve seats - top five rows of the middle grandstands - are on sale now
for $30 (add $2 per ticket for credit card processing) for the Kistler
Racing Engines Classic with the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars. Call
419-680-5606 now to make sure you have a seat for the great racing as all
reserved seats sold out for last year's World of Outlaws Sprint Car race.
Press Releases 2/9
Monday February 8th 2010
The PITS is up-dated for Jan. 31st with 2010 driver
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PITS please send it to me at
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7:40pm
PRESS......
Photos)Pit shots from USAC @ East Bay Raceway Park
tonight are in
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1:20pm
PRESS......
Cowtown Speedway TX)As can be the case this time
of year, ‘weather interference’ can cause schedules to be adjusted when
necessary. With precipitation currently forecasted for Thursday,
and below normal temperatures on Friday, the entire Cowtown Midget
Championships weekend has now been shifted to racing on Saturday February
13th and Sunday February 14th. Press Releases 2/8
RaceCast)Watch 6 nights of sprint car action live
on RaceCast pay-per-view starting tonight Monday January 8th. 3 nights of USAC
sprint cars folowed by 3 nights of All Star sprints. Now at
http://racecastlive.com/ 2/8
World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz, the four-time and
defending World of Outlaws champion, used a win and a fourth-place finish
along with being second quick in time trials on both nights of racing to
leave Florida as the World of Outlaws championship point leader as he chases
his fifth consecutive title, with Sunday's winner 20-time series champion
Steve Kinser and Joey Saldana both tied for second, just three markers
behind.DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/8
KSE Racing Products)KSE Racing Products would like
to congratulate Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, and the entire Tony Stewart
Racing Team on their great efforts in bringing home two feature wins this
past weekend at Volusia Speedway Park. Everybody at KSE is also very glad to
hear that Cody & Joe Darrah are doing well after their traffic accident and
would like to wish Cody a speedy recovery. KSE Racing Products is proud to
announce that 2010 marks our 32nd year of business and during this time, we
have helped steer more sprint cars to victory lane than all of the other
power steering systems combined. KSE is focused on their enduring efforts as
the world’s leading and premier manufacturer of sprint car power steering
systems and is continually looking to develop new products which meet the
demands of today’s sprint driver! We’ve got several new products
“in-the-works” and have recently expanded our facility’s CNC machining
capacity to keep up with demand of our oval track products. Be sure to keep
an eye out for new products being released this season by KSE and remember –
We Steer The Best From East To West! Please contact our Sales & Service
staff by phone at 1-800-443-3562 for additional product details and news.2/8
9 Racing)Nine Racing’s recent visit to the 24th
Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo
Raceway, in Tulsa Oklahoma, proved successful and allowed the team to
fine-tune its new direction of offering race prep services. Nine Racing’s
Race Prep Services program debuted with three drivers at the recent Chili
Bowl, which included PJ Jones, Tanner Mullens, and Jason Meyers, who
received guidance under veteran midget team car owner and master tuner Rusty
Kunz, along with crew chief Glenn Martin, who were in charge of setting up
each of the midgets. Press Releases 2/8
Vortex Racing Products)Vortex Racing Products
would like to congratulate Brooke Tatnell on winning his record 8th World
Series Sprintcar Championship, he was crowned after the WSS Grand Finale at
the Perth Motorplex. We would also like to congratulate Krikke Motorsports
on another great effort and adding yet another WSS Championship to their
credit. While Brooke was getting his 8th WSS Championship, Rodney Wood made
his first mark in the New Zealand National Sprintcar Championship when he
notched his name forever on the honor roll, he beat a stout field which
included Americans Ricky Logan and Jonathon Allard at Central Speedway to
become the proud owner of the prestigious NZ #1 for 2010. While
Championships were being won on one side of the globe , some were just
beginning on the other. All Star Circuit of Champions started their season
off at Ocala Speedway in Florida just over a week ago with Danny Lasoski
taking the season opener. This past weekend the World of Outlaws had its
season opener at Volusia Speedway in Florida. 4 time World of Outlaw
Champion Donny Schatz started out right where he left off in 2009 when he
lead the competition to his first World of Outlaw win of 2010 and his 101st
career World of Outlaw victory. VORTEX, BECAUSE YOU WANT TO WIN, call 641
2593520 for your nearest dealer.2/8
ESS)It will be the largest and most talked about
two shows in the 27 year history of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints
(ESS). Billed as the St. Lawrence Shootout presented by Rt. 37 Building
Supply, the winged warriors will invade Can-Am on Fri. July 2nd and Sat.
July 3rd where over $25,000 will be up for grabs. Friday night’s A-Main will
pay the winner $2,000 to win while Saturday’s 25 lap finale will pay an ESS
record $4,000 to the winner. Not to mention $2,000 for second and $1,000 for
third with an increased purse throughout. Last year over 30 sprints were
expected to be on hand Friday before rain cancelled the event and on
Saturday 38 filled the pit area. With the added money, the car counts will
climb. Press Releases 2/8
Jamie Hendry)Last night Lewiston’s Jamie Hendry
enjoyed his best run of the current season with a top four result at round 8
of the Speedway City 360ci Sprintcar Track Championship. After a horror
start to the Speedway City season, where he had failed to finish each of the
feature races contested, his latest performance will lift the confidence of
the entire team as they head into the remaining races of the Track
Championship along with the upcoming Australian 360ci Sprintcar Championship
later this month at the Murray Bridge Speedway. Press Releases 2/8
Mark Caruso)Current Speedway City Track Champion
Mark Caruso broke through for his first feature race victory of the 2009/10
season with a devastating display in round 8 of the Speedway City 360ci
Sprintcar Track Championship last Saturday night. After starting from
position 3 in the final he avoided the early race accident involving Josh
Ruhs and Jason McIver and from that point he was the class of the field as
led convincingly up until the race was declared on lap 18. Press Releases 2/8
You aren't wealthy until you have something money can't
buy.Garth Brooks
11:40pm
RESULTS......
TBARA)It was race time for the Tampa Bay Area
Racing Association for the second time in as many nights as the winged
warriors invaded the lightning fast half-mile of New Smyrna Speedway Sunday
night with former series champion Bo Hartley the class of the field in the
30 lap feature. TBARA 2/7
World of Outlaws)Heading into the 2010 season,
20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser said that he felt better than
he had in two or three years, after having off-season surgery to fix a
bulging disc in his neck. He started the season off very strong and was in
contention for wins in each of the first three races of the 39th Annual
Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia
Speedway. Kinser sealed the deal on Sunday night, picking up his first win
of the season and his first victory since joining Tony Stewart Racing.DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/7
3:40pm
RESULTS......
Photos Photos Photos)Lots of Florida photos added
from non-wing sprints in Clewiston, TBARA in Inverness, and All Star & World
of Outlaws at Volusia inSpeedShotz
Hoseheads Steel City & Winning.
Plus
Hoseheads
LIVE and the Ocala All Stars shots are still up at
liveocala2/7
TBARA)The Tampa Bay Area Racing Association kicked
off their 2010 season on a cold and windy evening at the tight confines of
Citrus County Speedway with former champion Troy DeCaire collecting his
first checkered flag of the new season in the 30 lap headliner.
TBARA 2/7
PRESS......
Column)Richard Golardi has notes from Volusia
Speedway in
Florida Open Wheel
2/7
Dirt Track Heroes)History will take center stage
during the upcoming IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes
Show. Local auto racing - past and present - will be the focus of attention
March 7-13 at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in
Phillipsburg, N.J. The '10 edition will be the third in the history of the
IRCO Dirt Track Heroes event. Press Releases 2/7
Goodyear)No driver has been more consistent during
the sprint car portion of the annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Raceway
Park this week than Joey Saldana, the Brownsburg, Ind., racer who drives for
NASCAR star Kasey Kahne. Saldana has won once and finished second twice in
three races. He took second in Saturday’s season opener for the World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series, narrowly losing to Donny Schatz. The first two
sprint car outings of the DIRTcar Nationals were O’Reilly All Star Circuit
of Champions races. Press Releases 2/7
CONROY "PNEU" CONTROL ) Chris Windom Wins Hendry
Co. Speedway,FL in the Windom #17 , wrenched by Jeff Walker. ( My adopted
Son ). On the Pavement, it was Troy DeCaire Winning at Citrus County Spdy,
in the George Rudolph familiar #68. Dirt or Pavement, it doesn't make a
difference. The Diaphragm Bleeders don't know. It was a perfect Saturday
Nite, Winning all 3 races contested in FL. It's not to late to get a set for
yourself. Stop at Shirley Kear's Trailer, an she will take care of you. 1/7.
World of Outlaws)Joey Saldana has had nearly a
perfect week at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of
Northwestern Ohio, winning once and finishing second twice, to lead the
overall standings for the sprint car portion of the season opening event at
Volusia Speedway Park. Just one more night of racing remains for the World
of Outlaws tonight as Saldana looks for his first event title at the
half-mile. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/7
3:00am
RESULTS......
Hendry County Motorsports Park FL)Clewiston
FL....410 Feature: (Non wing cars) 17 Chris Windom 1 4g Thomas Messeraul 2
36 Brady Short 3 1c Kent Christian 4 53 Jon Stanbrough 5 17b Brett Burdette
6 71 Damion Gardner 7 4 Kyle Cummings 8 21 Nick Spiedel 9 5 Justin Grant 10
7 Caleb Armstrong 11 22w Mike Weber 12 Fast time and track
record BradyShort Heat 1 Jon Stanbrough Heat 2 Brett Burdette Heat 3 Tom
Messeraul Dash winner Chris Windom 2/6
World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz wrapped up 2009
standing on top of the podium after claiming his fourth consecutive World of
Outlaws title, and he began the 2010 season on top again taking the win on
Saturday night in the season opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals
by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/7
Speedway City AU)Last night Auckland based
speedster Brad Mosen showed he is one of the brightest up and coming talents
outside of the USA by dominating round 7 of the Triple X Speedcar Super
Series at Speedway City. The 22 year old struggled a little in time trials
but he bounced back in impressive fashion with two heat victories, a win in
the top 8 pole shuffle before leading all 30 laps of the Martelco Equipment
Hire supported main event.
Race Results 2/7
PRESS......
CONROY "PNEU" CONROL ) Donny Schatz WINS Nite 1 of
the 2010 Season. Congratulations to Donny and the entire Crew. Donny not
only runs our Bleeders, but the New Wheel Inserts too, and has for 3 years,
with great results, It's almost impossible to break them. Donny kept after
me to come up with a better idea. He gets the credit. 2nd was Joey Saldana,
Steve Kinser, Jason Meyers. 4th. sounds like a repeat of last year. Young
Lucas Wolff came from 22nd to 7th. This kid will be tough, if not already.
23 of the 24 cars in the Main ran the Diaphragm Bleeders. Pretty Impressive
huh. Don't wait, Call your Dealer. Call 330 421 9830 for a Dealer near you.
2/7
STS)The Southern Thunder Sprint Series is back in
town! The STS will have 12 races in the local Shreveport/Bossier (La.) area
for 2010. Ark-La-Tex Speedway will host 6, Champion Park Speedway 3,
Boothill Speedway 2, and Sabine Motor Speedway will have 1. In the last 10
years there has never been more than 5-6 sprint car races (at the most ina
one year) scheduled and raced in the local area. Another 7 races are spread
out between Texas DIRT, Lonestar Speedway, Gator Speedway, and 67 Texarkana.
Former late model racer Neil McCarl in the #311 will lead the Louisiana
invasion along with former wing modified racer Koty Adams in the #21. Both
drivers captured two wins in 2009 and appear to be ready to repeat in 2010.
Also joining them will be former SOW6/ASCS/wing modified driver David Forbis
along with former SOW6 and late model driver Cody Robbins. Rumor has it wing
modified champion Alan Myers will race with the STS in 2010 and also
possibilities of Russell Adams behind the wheel as well. As always, Team 28
will have updates and videos with all the action at
www.david28.com. The entire 2010 STS
schedule can be viewed at www.david28.com
as well.
www.southernthundersprints.com 2/7
All Stars)When the action ends at East Bay Raceway
Park each night, it will not be only the winner of the OReilly All Star
Circuit of Champions race going home a little richer. This year the races at
East Bay will also feature another winner, and that will be one of the lucky
fans sitting in the grandstands. Each night of racing action one fan will be
chosen randomly to go home $1,000 richer just for attending the race.
All Stars
2/7
Saturday February 6th 2010
“I would rather wake up in the middle of
nowhere than in any city on earth.” Steve Mcqueen
6:00pm
PRESS......
SprintExaminer)The opening weekend of the World of
Outlaws season turned frightening for top World of Outlaws rookie Cody
Darrah on Saturday after his family car was involved in a serious traffic
accident while heading to Daytona International Speedway to watch qualifying
of the Daytona 500.http://www.examiner.com/
2/6
All Stars)This season the All Star Circuit of
Champions will visit a combination of tracks including some legendary ovals
with historical significance and new venues that promise to bring fans
thrilling race action. After opening the season for the 27th year with
Winter Nationals which features three tracks in the Sunshine State, the All
Stars will be moving north for a two events at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls
Gap, Tennessee. The last time the All Stars raced there was in 1998 and
Frankie Kerr was the victor. In April, the All Stars will have their
traditional Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park, before embarking on a
stint that will see the All Stars run throughout Pennsylvania including an
inaugural event at Big Diamond Raceway in Minersville, Pennsylvania.
All Stars
2/6
Fantasy Dirt Racing)Fantasy Dirt Racing's K-C
Raceway fantasy league is now open for registrations.The league will feature
your favorite drivers competing in Regular Shows at KC Raceway in
2010.Register your team today at http://www.fantasydirtracing.com/
2/6
Friday February 5th 2010
11:40pm
PRESS......
Hendry County Motorsports Park FL)Friday night's
scheduled activities including the 410 Non-Winged Sprints, plus Pure Stocks,
Street Stocks, Sportsman and Florida Sling Shots have been rained out.
Action will pick back up on Saturday, gates open at 3 PM, drivers meeting at
5:30 and racin getting under way at 7 PM. A full field of sprint cars are in
town for the big show Saturday night....2/5
Ocala Speedway FL)Plans for the 2009 Ocala
Speedway Championship Awards Banquet were suddenly derailed just after the
New Year when the business that was hosting the event suddenly closed with
no notice. That set a scramble in motion as event organizers frantically
tried to find a suitable replacement, and ultimately the event ended up
being postponed indefinitely. Then other events like the Ocala Speedway
Winternationals demanded attention and focus, further delaying the search
for a new location. Press Releases 2/5
Sprint Examiner)Two weeks into their season, the
All-Star Circuit of Champions has released its full 2010 season schedule.
The 50-race schedule includes a return of Ohio Speedweek, featuring nine
races in nine nights at tracks throughout the Buckeye State (and one race at
neighboring Sharon Speedway in Pennsylvania). The Thunder in the Plains
series also returns in 2010, including a $10,000-to-win show at Huset’s
Speedway in South Dakota.http://www.examiner.com/
2/5
RaceCast)Watch 6 nights of sprint car action live
on RaceCast pay-per-view starting Monday January 8th. 3 nights of USAC
sprint cars folowed by 3 nights of All Star sprints. Pre pay now at
http://racecastlive.com/ 2/5
World of Outlaws)Rain has forced the cancellation
of the 2010 season opener for the World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park
originally scheduled for tonight (Friday, February 5). The 39th Annual
Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio will continue
on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 for the World of Outlaws.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/5
Ryan Litt)London, Ontario racer Ryan Litt kicks
off his 2010 season this weekend with a trip to Florida. Ryan will be back
behind the wheel of the DeCaire Motorsports/Dirt Devil’s Speedway #41 for
four races in eight days at three different venues with the Tampa Bay Area
Racing Association Sprint Car series. Press Releases 2/5
3:40pm
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Attica Raceway Park OH)With over half a million
dollars in prize money up for grabs, the world's best dirt track drivers
will sling the clay at "Ohio's Finest Racing" speedplant - Attica Raceway
Park - during its 23rd season of racing in 2010. Besides the exciting weekly
Friday night competition of 410 sprints, Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop UMP
late models, Fremont Fence 305 sprints and the occasional door banging
action of the Computer Man Dirt Trucks, ARP will play host to several
"special" events in 2010 that will draw race teams from all over the world.
Press Releases 2/5
Fremont Speedway OH)Fremont Speedway is one of the
oldest and most historical dirt oval tracks in the United States. The best
drivers in the world have competed at "The Track That Action Built" over its
59 year history. To pay tribute to that rich tradition, Fremont Speedway
instituted a Hall of Fame in 2009, inducting 17 individuals during a special
ceremony in June. Press Releases 2/5
Goodyear)Joey Saldana ran away from the field and
won the O’Reilly Auto Parts All Stars Circuit of Champions portion of the
DirtCar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park Thursday. Goodyear is the
exclusive tire provider for the rear tire positions for the All Stars, as
well as for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. The Outlaws are due to
begin their 2010 season at Volusia Friday. Press Releases 2/5
DMI Bulldog Rears)Monday February 1st, Bulldog
Rears moved into a new 3,000 sq.ft. assembly room. The facility is housed in
the 66,000 sq.ft. DMI manufacturing plant in Lancaster, PA.Open tube manager
Adrian Shaffer and closed tube manager Keith Brightbill were anxious to
begin assembling Bulldogs in the new space. "There are finishing touches
that still need done, but the build season is in full swing. We couldn't
wait any longer", stated Shaffer. The room has eight work stations and ample
room for growth if needed. The old assembly room will house a hot tank and
surplus inventory. The old room will also be the disassembly area for
rebuilds when they arrive. Brightbill said, "Cleanliness is vital to the
assembly of rears and we thought it best to separate dirty rears coming in
for rebuild from the building process." DMI owner Jim Haines expressed his
desire to have a new facility, "We've worked hard to have the best rear end
in the industry and wanted a facility to match. In the coming weeks, we will
finish organizing the area, add a computer to the room to help in the record
keeping of rebuilds and decorate our walls with photos of Bulldog racers. We
invite anyone to stop in if they are in the area." In celebration of the new
room, DMI is running a special on Bulldog Rears. 2/5
USAC)The “Freedom 40” on July 31 will mark the
return of USAC Sprint car racing to K-C Raceway in Alma, Ohio. The race is
part of the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series. Dave Darland, who
won the last race at K-C 16 years ago, is excited about the return
engagement at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. “I remember it was a real nice track,”
says Darland, who hasn’t been back to K-C since his victory. “It had a nice
cushion and a lot of banking. That night, the cushion was the place to be
and it worked for me. I don’t remember passing a lot of people so I must
have led most of the race. It’ll be fun to go back and I’m sure we’ll put on
a great show for the fans.”
USAC
2/5
CONROY "PNEU" CONTROL ) Joey Saldana takes Nite 2
at Volusia Speedway. Good Job by the Crew, led by Willie Kahne. Craig
Dollansky had another good finish, 2nd. Steve Kinser was up front again,
with a 3rd. Lucas Wolff was 4th, and Sam Hafertepe Jr. 5th. It doesn't seem
like there is a lot of passing. Dale Blaney moved up the most. Greg Wilson
had a good run too. If the 97 car of Dean Jacobs had our Bleeders in, it was
a perfect nite, because everyone else ran them. 2/5
World of Outlaws)The wait for the 2010 World of
Outlaws season opener is finally over, with anticipation at a fever pitch as
the best sprint car drivers in the world have converged on Volusia Speedway
Park for the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of
Northwestern Ohio. Craig Dollansky and Joey Saldana opened the sprint car
portion of the event in Victory Lane on Wednesday and Thursday as they
geared up for the World of Outlaws three-day lid lifter in the Sunshine
State, which begins tonight and runs through Sunday. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/5
Rob Held)In the 2009 racing season, Sutherlin,
Oregon driver Rob Held scaled things back a little bit and focused on racing
in his home state of Oregon. In 2010, Rob is looking to get back into the
thick of things as he intends to race with the ASCS Northwest Region around
Washington and Oregon.
Press Releases 2/5
TBARA)For the first time ever TBARA fans that are
not at the race will be able to get live updates from the scene on the
Official TBARA Twitter blog. Also, fans at the event with Twitter access on
their phones will be able to follow along with the additional info going out
on the TBARA Twitter blog. “Our Webmaster, Todd Michaels, has done an
excellent job in setting up Twitter for live updates from race night”, said
TBARA President Dave Shotsberger. “Now I can put up to the minute live info
on our Twitter blog right from my Blackberry. This way fans everywhere can
know exactly what is going on as the action is happening.”
TBARA 2/5
Bryan Clauson)Bryan Clauson makes his debut in the
Rotondo Weirich Benic #2b Sprint car at the Bubba Army Sprint Nationals.
February 8th, 9th and 10th mark the beginning of the 2010 USAC National
Sprint Season at East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, Florida. RWB is postured
for a winning season with Clauson piloting the Champion Brands, Maxim,
Gaerte Chevy powered Sprint car. The entire RWB Racing Team is excited to
kick off the season at the Florida venue, leaving the snow for the warmer
shores of the bay side city.Press Releases 2/5
NorCal Racing Expo)NorCal Racing Expo/Vallejo
Speedway 2 Reunion February 27, 2010 Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack
Hall, Vallejo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vallejo Speedway 2 Reunion at 1 p.m. The
2010 racing season will open with the inaugural NorCal Racing Expo/Vallejo
Speedway 2 Reunion at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo on Saturday,
February 27, 2010.
Press Releases 2/5
USAC)The United States Auto Club announced today a
new “National Drivers Championship” which will recognize extraordinary
performance in 2010 for drivers competing in USAC Racing’s National Silver
Crown, Sprint Car and Midget Championships. The new National Driving
Championship is being instilled to complement the tradition of awarding
Championships in each of USAC’s three pillar series.
USAC
2/5
Thursday February 4th 2010
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you
cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes
respect.Woody Hayes
2:35pm
PRESS......
Hoseheads LIVE)Look for morePhotos and
video from night 2 of the
DIRTcar Nationals tonight at Volusia Speedway Park inHoseheads
LIVE 2/4
World of Outlaws)Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz
have combined to win each of the last eight World of Outlaws championships
and nine of the last 10. The pair has won a total of 213 World of Outlaws
A-Feature events over the last decade, with Kinser taking 117 of those
checkered flags and Schatz 96. The duo will begin a new chapter as teammates
at Tony Stewart Racing, in 2010 beginning with the 39th Annual Florida
DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway
Park to kick off the World of Outlaws season. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/4
USAC)The United States Auto Club (USAC Racing)
announced today significant changes to its Board of Directors, including the
election of Jeff Stoops as Chairman, replacing the retiring John Capels.
Stoops is a long-standing USAC Board Member and former car owner whose
achievements include the 1987 and 1988 USAC National Sprint Car Owner
championships. He fills the seat vacated by Capels, who ends an eight-year
tenure as Chairman. Capels served as USAC’s President from 1998-2002. Stoops
is President of Stoops Freightliner, one of North America’s largest dealers
with locations throughout Indiana and Ohio.
USAC
2/4
Column)Richard Golardi has a TBARA season preview
in
Florida Open Wheel
2/4
USA Raceway AZ)With the 2010 racing season just
around the corner and USA Raceway continuing its trend of becoming one of
the nations premier short tracks, an exciting 2010 race schedule has been
released. While more than 30 events grace the 2010 schedule one would think
it may be hard to top the 2009 season! With great optimism promoters of USA
Raceway created a 2010 schedule that may do just that! With the cooperation
of neighboring tracks, the level of competition will be at an all time high
making for extreme excitement race fans will not want to miss.
Press Releases 2/4
CONROY "PNEU" CONTROL ) Craig Dollansky WINS the
1st nite out with his new Big Game Tree Stand sponsorship. Congratulations
to Craig, his mechanic Mike Woodring, and the whole team. Running 2nd was
Joey Saldana, in the Kasey Kahne entry, Donny Schatz,and Steve Kinser, out
of Tony Stewart's stable,and Stevie Smith in the Zemco #1. The Diaphragm
Bleeders have proved to be the most reliable on the market. They speakl for
themselves, as 18 of the 20 teams ran them tonite. Call your Dealer, and get
on the Band Wagon. Call 330 421 9830 for a dealer near you. 2/4
Wednesday February 3rd 2010
Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches
take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.Horace Greeley
6:40pm
PRESS......
Hoseheads LIVE)Pit Photos from night 1 of the
DIRTcar Nationals tonight at Volusia Speedway Park are inHoseheads
LIVE 2/3
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame)With the drop of
the green flag this Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park, the 2010 World of
Outlaws sprint car season will begin and so will the racing season for lucky
raffle ticket holders who have purchased chances on the 2010 National Sprint
Car Hall of Fame J&J Chassis / Kistler Engines raffle car.
Press Releases 2/3
Cap Henry)Cap Henry put in a solid performance
with the All-Star Circuit of Champions on Night #1 at Ocala Speedway last
Friday. The 19 year old Bellevue, Ohio native will take on the best in the
sprint car business during his Rookie season with the All-Stars and proved
he was up to the task.Press Releases 2/3
Sprint Invaders)The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invaders are proud to announce the return of Ideal Ready Mix as their title
sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. Ideal Ready Mix Co. has been
Southeast Iowa’s premiere ready mixed concrete provider since 1947. Visit
them online at www.IdealRM.com!
Press Releases 2/3
Kasey Kahne Racing)Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR), a
USAC and World of Outlaws short track team, announced today the addition of
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to their roster of corporate team sponsors. Auto
Value/Bumper to Bumper will serve as the co-primary sponsor on the #49 car
driven by Brad Sweet. The 24-year-old California native finished second in
the USAC National Midget standings in 2009.
Press Releases 2/3
12:10pm
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Wayne Johnson)Wayne Johnson scored two podium runs
including a third at the President’s Cup and a second with the World Series
Sprintcars at Premier Speedway during his trip “Down Under”, driving the
Brett Smith #USA39. He has returned to the States and will wrench for Glenn
Styres this week in Florida. Just in case, he has brought his helmet bag in
his quest to land a ride for 2010.
Press Releases 2/3
World of Outlaws)Danny Lasoski was confident
coming to Florida this February that he would have one of the teams to beat
in the highly competitive World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. After a
weekend tuneup for the DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio,
Lasoski's confidence level is sky high. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/3
CFSS)We would like to officially welcome Eagle Jet
International and Rick Gabor as a new associate corporate sponsor of the
Checkered Flag Sprint Series. Eagle Jet International is a 14 year old Miami
based company that specializes in airline flight crew training, airline crew
job placement and Boeing & Airbus jet leasing. Mr. Gabor has been a devoted
fan of the CFSS and has now stepped up to an even higher level of supportive
financial commitment. Through the past 30 years, Rick has been involved
sponsoring teams with ASA, ASCS, TBARA, USAC, USCS, along with the former
NASCAR Busch and NASCAR Craftsman Truck divisions. The CFSS is the first
racing series for Eagle Jet International to come onboard in an official
capacity as a supportive financial sponsor. “I believe in the CFSS’s solid
leadership, the ethics that this series races by and I really like the
direction this series is going” stated Gabor. We welcome and are looking
forward to Eagle Jet International becoming an important supportive element
of our growing organization along with many future years of valued
partnership.2/3
Triple X Race Co)Eight time New Zealand national
champion Allan Wakeling won the prestigous "Gold Cup" event this past
weekend, completing a two night sweep of racing in his XXX chassis. At
Ruapuna Speedway in New Zealand, Wakeling won Friday night's "Salute to
Goodie" race after leading the final eight laps. "Wako" then followed it up
by taking the lead on lap eight of Saturday night's "Gold Cup", becoming the
only driver to have won that race twice. Triple X Race Co wants to send out
our congratulations to Allan and his team and wish them luck in going for
national championship number nine this week! See us online at
www.xxxraceco.com or call us at
866.632.9925. Triple X Race Co - Race Inspired. Race Proven. Race XXX and
Save! 2/3
Ricky Mitchell)Last Saturday night Ricky Mitchell
was one of five Queenslanders to head south to contest the latest round of
the Track Championship at the Parramatta City Raceway. After an outstanding
run at their previous meeting at the Brisbane International Speedway the
team was extremely optimistic of a strong run but unfortunately the night
ended for the #19 Eagle Ignition Leads Cheetah in the B-Main after a fuel
fitting failure.
Press Releases 2/3
Super Series AU)This Saturday night Round 7 of the
Triple X Speedcar Super Series is set to blast off at Speedway City (SA)
with some of Australia’s leading drivers and a New Zealander set to take on
the 430 metre clay way. The field for the Martelco Equipment Hire event of
course boasts current Series leader Nathan Smee along with the likes of
three time Champion and current Series runner-up Mark Brown, Troy Jenkins,
Harley Bishop, Scott Glazbrook, Grant Draney and New Zealander Brad Mosen,
who will drive the immaculate #29 Spike for Queensland car owner Jack Berry.
Press Releases 2/3
S.Australian 360)After months of speculation the
2010 South Australian 360ci Sprintcar Championship has finally found a home
with Bordertown’s Tolmer Speedway negotiating a deal with the State’
governing body, the Sprintcar Competitors of SA, to host the event. Already
this season the hard working Tolmer Speedway Club has conducted two
Sprintcar events including the inaugural Bordertown 410ci Sprintcar Cup and
Round 2 of the 360ci Sprintcar All Stars Series so the addition of the State
Championship on March 27 will mean that Sprintcars will feature at three of
the four meetings throughout the 2009/10 Tolmer Speedway season.
Press Releases 2/3
2:30am
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URSS)The United Rebel Sprint Series goes into its
fifth season with the Rebels returning to several tracks and adding multiple
new tracks for 2010. Racers will be competing for two Regional Championships
this year as well as the coveted National Championship crown. Press Releases 2/3
Column)Eric Arnold takes a look at the National
Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction process in
Hawkeye Ovals.
2/3
Lernerville Speedway PA)The benefit spaghetti
dinner for Bill and Judy Beck will be held this Saturday, February 6 at the
Normandy Banquet Center/Hickory VFW in Hermitage, PA. The $10 dinner will be
from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Beck Family. Bill’s wife
Judy continues to battle the after effects of back surgery last fall. Pastor
Bill, as he is known to racers and fans alike, has been posting daily
updates on Facebook; follow their long and winding road to recovery at
www.facebook.com and search Bill Beck.Press Releases 2/3
Lone Star Speedway TX)The “Fastest Show on Dirt”
returns to Lone Star Speedway (LSS) on Friday March 12 (WoO Sprint Car
Series) and Saturday March 27 (WoO Late Model Series) – and online ticket
sales for both events are now available. Visit
www.LoneStarSpeedway.com and
on the home page you will find the ‘tickets’ link that will connect you to
advance ticket and pit pass sales for each event.
Press Releases 2/3
Beaver Dam Raceway WI)(formerly Charter Raceway
Park) is considering a class of 360 sprint cars. Anyone interested in
participation on a every Saturday night bases please contact Carolyn Mueller
at: 920-382-7858. The First 24 cars to call and commit will be the only cars
to allowed run. Due to the time and the amount of other classes we have
running we are limiting the car count. We will be on GoodYear rear tires and
there will no longer be any contract fee's involved. There will be a
GoodYear bonus fund at the end of the season. The deadline for this commit
is Feb 15th.2/3
Joe Ramaker)Racing in a shortened schedule for
2009 did not slow Smokin Joe Ramaker as the Boise, Idaho driver raced to
five main event wins leading in 8 of the 11 main events competed in and
winning 7 qualifying heat races. Ramaker looks for a big year in 2010
beginning next month by taking his J&J/Ostrich Engines #98 to the ASCS
Winter Nationals at East Bay Raceway in Florida. Press Releases 2/3
Beyond The Dirt)Prairie Dirt reporter Greg
Cybulski is pleased to announce a new writing series in 2010 entitled
"Beyond the Dirt". This year's inaugural series will highlight the profiles
of racers from the Northern Lightning Sprint Association. Dirt track racing
fans will have the opportunity to read a brief history of the racer's
background as well as an insightful "Question and Answer" session.Prairie
Dirt is committed to bringing fans closer to the local stars of Manitoba's
dirt track racing scene in 2010 and in the years to come. Please be sure to
watch for "Beyond the Dirt". Coming soon! Manitoba's Leader of Dirt Track
Racing News and Information, Prairie Dirt
http://dirtfromthestands.blogspot.com/ 2/3
USA Raceway AZ)After ending the 2009 season with a
west coast reign of fire, The "Demon" Damion Gardner will start his 2010
rampage of the Sprint Car world as he aims for USA Raceway's 4th Annual
"Copper on Dirt". The Concord California native will again head west with
the same Pace Lighting/Eagle Chassis/Shaver powered ride that took him to
his 2009 Oval National's triumph along with several top five finishes in the
fall of last year. Seemingly on a hot streak, The "Demon" is optimistic on
his return to the west coast and will very likely be a force to contend with
in 2010. Press Releases 2/3
2010
East Bay Raceway Park Winternationals All Stars, USAC, ASCS.....Holiday Inn
Express & Suites on 2807 E Busch Blvd next to Olive Garden in Tampa FL. 1yr
old, non-smoking hotel. Contact them at 1-813-936-8200 and mention
"EAST BAY RACES" for the rate of $84.00 a night (1-4) persons & includes the
hot breakfast buffet. Rig/trailer parking is 1st come, 1st serve.2/3
Tampa
Days Inn North Offers Racers & Fans The Opportunity To Help Defray Expenses
As The 2010 East Bay Winter Nationals Expands Along with the free hot
breakfast, racers and fans will enjoy a special $45.00 (1-2 people) rate for
2010. This is a $4.00 decrease from the 2009 bargain rate. The significance
of these lower rates will be greatly realized and appreciated over the new
and expanded East Bay Winter National's Press Releases 2/3
Tuesday February 2nd 2010
"I got up this morning and
saw my shadow. I went back to bed. " Dave Argabright
4:15pm
PRESS......
Central PA LIVE)Central PA Live would like to
welcome guest Bryn Gohn to the show this evening. Bryn is part of the local
Gohn family that has been part of Central Pennsylvania racing for 5 decades.
After some very successful racing in Florida and returning to compete in
some local events recently, Bryn is ready to go full speed into the tough
URC schedule this season. Central PA Live host Bill McIntyre, co-host Todd
Zinn, and show producer Jason Blywill get the full scoop from Bryn himself.
And we promise you Bryn has lots to talk about. So it will shape up to be
yet another great show. Press Releases 2/2
Reading PA)Top drivers from all varieties of
motorsports in the region will be ready to serve you at Applebee's during
the 25th annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show presented by Reading Eagle
and WEEU 830 AM. The show is set for Feb. 21-27 at the Fairgrounds Square
Mall located on 5th Street Highway in Reading, Pa., the former site of the
famed Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill,
located at 3050 Fifth Street Highway in Reading, has partnered with show
management to present three nights of driver bartending. Press Releases 2/2
Knoxville Raceway IA)Fan Input Important to 50th
Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Vote on the number of
laps the feature event will run. Poll up on
http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/
now. Go vote! 2/2
Attica Raceway Park FL)Log on to
www.atticaracewaypark.com to
vote for your favorite moment of 2009 at "Ohio's Finest Racing" speedplant!
You can vote once a day. 2/2
USAC)Teams captains have been announced for the
13th annual “Fun at Fastimes” 3-hour karting endurance race, scheduled March
13 at Fastimes Indoor Karting Indy on the northeast side of Indianapolis,
Ind. Once again, 10 teams of drivers, captained by professional USAC race
drivers, will compete on the unique two-level course for prizes and awards,
with all proceeds benefiting the USAC Benevolent Foundation.
USAC
2/2
Volusia Speedway Park FL)The opening night of
racing at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals By University of
Northwestern Ohio was canceled by rain on Tuesday at Volusia Speedway Park.
The forecast is bright for Wednesday, when the All Star Circuit of Champions
410 Sprint Car Series and the DIRTcar Racing UMP Modifieds will get the
two-week event started. Pit gates will open at noon with grandstands opening
at 5 p.m. Press Releases 2/2
Brad Loyet)Brad Loyet, midget driver out of St.
Louis, MO piloting the Orange Loyet Motorsports o5 has more then made a name
for himself during the past few seasons, not only on dirt but in the asphalt
ranks as well. Now, fresh off a solid run at the 2010 Chili Bowl against 275
of the best midget drivers in the country. Brad Loyet and Loyet Motorsports
are pleased to announce a new partnership with Walters Web Design and
together we are happy to release the new team website. Be sure to log on at
www.BradLoyet.com to check out the new team website. Press Releases 2/2
Sprint Bandits)For the sixth consecutive year, the
Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless series will once again offer up
some of the nation’s premier wingless Sprint Car racing action. And, this
year’s edition of TNT will include a bit more than the annual August swing
through the heartland, with another half dozen events on the series’ 2010
slate.ASCS 2/2
DMI)A few weeks ago at the Chili Bowl in Tulsa,
OK, DMI was named the 2009 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame 360 Manufacturer
of the Year. The National Sprint Car Hall has named a manufacturer of the
year since 1985. It was the first time in any of the polls that a chassis
component manufacturer was honored. At the turn of the century they began
naming three manufacturers of the year. One each for non-wing, 410 and 360
sprint cars. The honor was generally bestowed upon chassis and engine
builders. Recent safety improvements had also been recognized during the
past decade. DMI is honored to be accepting the award. The presentation will
take place this spring at Williams Grove Speedway. Press Releases 2/2
Terry McCarl)The season in the States is underway
for the Big Game Treestands #24 team and its driver, Terry McCarl. The first
time out at Ocala Speedway in Florida last Friday night, the Altoona, Iowa
driver recorded the quick time with the All Star Circuit of Champions. He
went on to finish eighth in the feature event. Plenty of racing gets
underway this week, with five nights of All Star and World of Outlaws action
at Volusia Speedway Park. Press Releases 2/2
Tony Stewart Racing)With the state of Florida
being the focal point of the sporting world over the next two weeks, it
seems only appropriate that the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series begins
its 32nd season in the Sunshine State with possibly the most competitive
collection of teams in short-track racing. Tony Stewart Racing (TSR)
headlines that race lineup with arguably the best driver duo the sport has
ever seen. Press Releases 2/2
IRA)The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints will
be announcing their OFFICIAL 2010 schedule later this month, however a
tentative schedule is posted on both www.irasprints.com & www.irasprints.org
The 2010 schedule will consist of 32-35 race dates and will go green with
the annual Rick Schmidt Memorial at the Dodge County WI Fairgrounds Speedway
on Saturday April 17th. While most of the traditional dates appear, there is
a change in the rotation regarding IRA's traditional season ending events
due to a unintended scheduling conflict at a fairgrounds facility. IRA is
extremely excited to provide its' core group of teams and fans the great
opportunities the 2010 schedule provides. More dates with less overall
travel. A few slight rotations may occur yet depending upon what is decided
from the many Labor Day weekend options being currently offered, and the
decision on the actual date of the season finale. The bulk of the schedule
is intact and work vacation dates can be determined from what is currently
posted. IRA looks forward to formally announcing their official schedule
with their exciting sponsor line-up very soon for what is sure to be yet
another outstanding IRA season. Stay tuned.... 2/2
Bryn Gohn)Everybody tune in Tues 2/2 to listen to
Bryn Gohn LIVE on Central PA Live! Central PA Live will again be
broadcasting live from 6:30 to 8pm at Pancho's Racing Products, just west of
Lincoln Speedway. Bryn will be the special guest on the show and will be
answering plenty of questions and talking about the upcoming 2010 season
with the Central PA Live crew Bill McIntyre, Todd Zinn, and Jason Bly. So
DONT forget to tune in at 6:30 PM Eastern time. Just go to the following
link -http://www.ustream.tv/channel/central-pa-live.
2/2
Monday February 1st 2010
“I don't think you can ever do your best. Doing
your best is a process of trying to do your best.” Townes Van Zandt
6:30pm
PRESS......
World of Outlaws)Do you think you can hold your
own against Steve Kinser and the toughest racers on the planet? Now is your
chance to find out. THQ Inc. has created the all-new video game World of
Outlaws: Sprint Cars exclusively for the Xbox 360(R) and it's as close to
real life as you can get. Including a myriad of options, this game is ideal
for everyone -- from the rookie gamer to the veteran racer -- and also
features 12 of the most famous dirt tracks in the land, including Knoxville
Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lernerville Speedway, The
Dirt Track at Charlotte, and Silver Dollar Speedway. DIRT/World of Outlaws 2/1
Speed Toy Diecast)GREG HODNETT WILLIAMS GROVE 2009
NATIONAL OPEN WINNER SPRINT CARS ARE IS STOCK AT
www.speedtoysdiecast.com 2/1
Erin Crocker Racing School)The next Erin Crocker
Racing School will be April 10th & 11th.. Sign up now! contact
www.driveondirt.com 2/1
NSCHOF)The Knoxville Draggins Car Club and the
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are pleased to announce that they
will be partnering on a roundtrip motorcoach excursion to “Speedy” Bill
Smith’s Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April
17.
http://www.sprintcarhof.com/ 2/1
ASCS Northwest)Keep your eyes wide open and watch
your step at the track this year. There’s been a Shark attack in the ASCS
Northwest Region, and the dirt track lovin’ predator is hunting ASCS
Northwest drivers.
ASCS 2/1
USCS)The United Speed Contest Sanction (USCS)
announced today it has entered into a multi-year agreement with The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company to be the Official Tire supplier to the United Sprint
Car Series “Outlaw Thunder” Tour presented by Goodyear.
USCS 2/1
Column)Richard Golardi takes a look at the young
guns of Kasey Kahne Racing in
Florida Open Wheel2/1
WRT SpeedWerx)The largest group of regional Dirt
Track Photographers in the nation, just got a little bigger. With the
addition of Winchester Speedway to the already impressive list of tracks and
series that rely on WRT SpeedWerx to be the official Photographer, it became
necessary to add to the team. Press Releases 2/1
Central PA 358 Sprints)Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic,
Miller’s Racing Parts, Smiley’s Racing Products, Williams Grove Speedway,
Lincoln Speedway, Trail-ways Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway are excited
to announce a joint advertising agreement with the Central Pa 358 point
series.
Central
PA 2/1
All Stars)With only one night of racing, after the
second night fell victim to rain last weekend, it is time for the drivers
and teams of the All Star Circuit of Champions to pack up and head to the
site that has hosted the most All Star Winter National Races: Volusia
Speedway Park. Not only has Volusia hosted the most races, but it also
hosted the first Winter National race in 1983. In that event Kenny Jacobs
would win his first of three All Star races there. On both the 3/8 mile and
half-mile dirt and pavement ovals, that Volusia has transitioned to over the
years. All Stars
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Knoxville Raceway IA)Providing the best show for
the fans and racers has always been the number priority at Knoxville
Raceway. Fan input, driver input, owner and sponsor input always plays a key
part in the decision making with regard to the governing the rules and the
regulations for the sport. In 2009 there was some intense debate on the
number of laps for the Knoxville Nationals. Many conversations have been had
on how to make the 50th Anniversary of this historic event special. A 50 lap
race seemed like a scenario that would be well received by the fans and
drivers. It stirred a lot of debate among fans, race teams and officials.
Press Releases 2/1
USAC)Several drivers will be in new or relatively
new seats when the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series arrives at
East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. for the “Bubba Army Sprint
Nationals” February 8-10. Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Chris
Windom, Cole Carter, Kyle Cummins and Justin Grant are among early entries
who will be “sorting out” new rides in the three-night non-winged
spectacular at the 3/8-mile dirt oval on the south side of Tampa.
USAC
2/1
RFD)The season has started and some positive
changes are occurring to make racing more exciting for you the patrons.
Let’s hope that after fans and RFD has been advocating this for years to do
away with the cone that it brings about more positive action with more
changes, more passing on restarts and that we see some side by side racing
again . By your letters ,and e-mail I do believe that the powers of
sanctioning groups are noticing that they must tweak there product every so
often . Press Releases 2/1
Vortex Racing Products would like to congratulate
this week’s winners. Terry McCarl got his win column going for 2010 on
Tuesday when he won the World Series Sprintcars Australia Day Event at
Warnambool Speedway Victoria Australia, Wayne Johnson also used Vortex Wings
to finish 2nd to McCarl as did the first 5 cars to cross the line. Friday
night Danny Lasoski won the All Stars opener at Ocala Speedway in Florida
driving for car owner Lonnie Parsons. Saturday Robert Farr driving for East
Coast Pipelines won the Australian Sprintcar Nationals at Speedway City in
Adelaide South Australia. Kerry Madsen returned to Western Australia and won
the Surf’n’Skate Sprintcar Face Off at Bunbury Speedway driving for car
owner Geoff Kendrick. VORTEX, BECAUSE YOU WANT TO WIN. Call 641 259 3520 for
your nearest dealer.2/1
Sunday January 31st 2010
Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let
anyone treat you like you're worse than they are. Rip Torn
11:20pm
RESULTS......
ASCS Rocky Mtn)The longest-running American Sprint
Car Series Regional tour is set for another year of action, as the ASCS
Rocky Mountain Region has announced its 2010 schedule. Going strong since a
trial mini-season in 2000, the ASCS Rocky Mountain Region’s tenth full
season of competition is currently slated for a dozen nights of action at
four tracks throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas, with
another three dates yet to be determined.ASCS 1/31
World of Outlaws)The highly anticipated 2010
season kicks off for the World of Outlaws with the 39th Annual Florida
DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway
Park, February 5-7. Three full nights of racing are on tap with one of the
strong fields in the history of the event expected, including 17 drivers
that are set to follow the World of Outlaws full-time this season. Drivers
from coast-to-coast will converge on the half-mile to see how they stack up
against the best of the best each and every night.DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/31
NCRA)Fourteen races in two states await the 21st
consecutive season for the O’Reilly/NCRA sprint car series with a couple of
venues hosting the tour for the first time in several years, one of those
tracks the first time for the 360 sprint car division. The season will get
under way on Sunday night, May 31, at the home track of NCRA, 81 Speedway in
Park City, Kansas. Press Releases 1/31
4:00pm
RESULTS......
Gamblers Classic)Lou Cicconi Jr. joined some elite
company by winning Saturday night’s Gambler’s Classic 40-lap TQ-Midget
feature at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. The Aston, Pa., veteran
became only the second driver in the eight year history of the race to have
won the Gambler’s Classic twice. Cicconi, who collected $5000 for the 40-lap
victory, won the event in 2006. Joey Payne is the only other driver to have
won twice (2004 and 2007).
Race Results 1/31
Speedway City AU)East Coast Pipelines Racing pilot
Robbie Farr emerged victorious at Speedway City in the 35 lap A-Main last
night in the 2010 Jack Daniels Racing Australian Sprintcar Nationals. After
starting on the front row Farr led throughout the main event and both he and
Crew Chief Nick Speed were elated to win one of the biggest single night
races on the Australian racing calendar.
Race Results 1/31
PRESS......
K-C Raceway OH)The wait is over! Spring is just
around the corner along with the 57th annual racing season on the high banks
of Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. K-C begins
April 10 with an American Motor Racing Association "Road Warrior Challenge"
race for Advanced Services Modifieds paying $1,200 to win and $150 to start,
along with AMRA Late Models, and Hobby Stocks.Press Releases 1/31
USCS)Due to the Winter storm effecting travel in
the Charlotte, NC metro area, the United Sprint Car Series has postponed the
2009 Southern Thunder awards ceremony and 2010 pre-season meeting scheduled
for Saturday, January 30th until Saturday, February 13th at 7pm. The event
will still be held in the banquet hall at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews,
North Carolina.
USCS 1/31
ABC Auto Gear)With six of twelve Rounds of the
2009/10 Qld Speedway Spares Series completed, ABC Auto Gear Racing team
driver Pete Thorley finds himself embroiled in a tight points battle for the
Series lead and well in contention for a maiden Series Title if he can
maintain his consistency through the back half of the season. Press Releases 1/31
2010
East Bay Raceway Park Winternationals All Stars, USAC, ASCS.....Holiday Inn
Express & Suites on 2807 E Busch Blvd next to Olive Garden in Tampa FL. 1yr
old, non-smoking hotel. Contact them at 1-813-936-8200 and mention
"EAST BAY RACES" for the rate of $84.00 a night (1-4) persons & includes the
hot breakfast buffet. Rig/trailer parking is 1st come, 1st serve.2/3
Tampa
Days Inn North Offers Racers & Fans The Opportunity To Help Defray Expenses
As The 2010 East Bay Winter Nationals Expands Along with the free hot
breakfast, racers and fans will enjoy a special $45.00 (1-2 people) rate for
2010. This is a $4.00 decrease from the 2009 bargain rate. The significance
of these lower rates will be greatly realized and appreciated over the new
and expanded East Bay Winter National's Press Releases 2/3
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