PRESS RELEASES
POWRi – Xtreme Midget Challenge Series Continues with Ten Races in 2025
Belleville, IL. (11/19/2024) Returning by popular demand for the 2025 racing season with a stacked slate of ten races, the POWRi National Midget League, in partnership with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, will once again offer a combined ‘Challenge Series’ with bonus winnings and additional incentives for competitors.
“We are thankful to continue the great working relationship with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and its officials,” stated Talin Turner, Series Director of POWRi Racing, adding, “Car counts continue to grow yearly, supporting both sanctioning bodies, which allow for larger purses and bonuses throughout the year.”
The 2025 co-sanctioned series begins with the first pair of seasonal events on April 11-12 at Farmer City Raceway, in Farmer City Illinois, running in support of the World of Outlaw Late Models Illini 100 then returns for a two-day stay at Coles County Speedway, in Mattoon Illinois, on May 30-31. Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, in Pevely Missouri, hosts four events including June 20-21 with the World of Outlaw Late Models as well as the annual Ironman 55 weekend on August 1-2 with the World of Outlaw Sprints as the Challenge Series then visits Doe Run Raceway, in Doe Run Missouri, on Friday, September 5th before concluding at Highland Speedway, in Highland Illinois, on Saturday, September 6th.
Awarding a $2,500 check to the POWRi-Xtreme Challenge Series champion after the final event, the top five finishers in the separately kept points standings will continue to be awarded cash prizes for their season-long efforts. (1. $2,500, 2. $1,250, 3. $600, 4. $400, 5. $250).
POWRi – Xtreme Midget Challenge Series | 2025 Schedule:
Thursday, April 10 – Farmer City Raceway (Practice) | Farmer City, IL
Friday, April 11 – Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL
Saturday, April 12 – Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL
Friday, May 30 – Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL
Saturday, May 31 – Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL
Friday, June 20 – Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | Pevely, MO
Saturday, June 21 – Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | Pevely, MO
Friday, August 1 – Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | Pevely, MO
Saturday, August 2 – Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | Pevely, MO
Friday, September 5 – Doe Run Raceway | Doe Run, MO
Saturday, September 6 – Highland Speedway | Highland, IL
Stay tuned to the website and social media outlets for the upcoming release of the full 2025 POWRi National & West Midget Leagues season schedules in the upcoming weeks.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all 10 Challenge Series events live on www.DIRTVision.com – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
Stay tuned to POWRi and www.XtremeOutlawSeries.com for more details as the highly anticipated season approaches.
Follow along for more information such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing, or on Facebook at POWRi.
LOGAN WILLIAMS HAS HIS BEST SEASON TO DATE
(Ontario, CA, November 18, 2024) Logan Williams, the
youngest of the three Williams brothers racing in the Avanti Windows and
Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, recorded his best season to date in 2024.
Driving the recognizable Flowdynamics #5W, he steered his way to a
sixth-place finish in the championship standings. The finish and
accomplishments achieved by the 28-year-old during the year have him ready
to return when the series commences on the other side of the new year.
Williams, who lives in Yorba Linda, California, had perfect attendance in the 20th season of the series that is headquartered in Southern California. In the 22 races that comprised the schedule, he started the A main 21 times. In those, the friendly driver finished in the top five six times and the top ten 15 times.
Of the top five, his best outing was a second at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on the second Saturday in June. He also placed third and fourth two times each and had a fifth-place result.
“I would not say satisfied,” Williams responded when asked about his 2024 campaign. “We obviously wanted to win, but it was definitely our best season by far.”
“Probably almost winning at Perris,” the 28-year-old quickly answered about his highlight of the year. “We led 21 laps or whatever. And Santa Maria when we had a good chance to win when Chiaramonte won. Also, when I finished second at Kern. Those three right there stand out for me.”
While the 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year has been a formidable competitor throughout his career, his performances in 2024 were noticeably improved over his previous campaigns. In fact, he was a contender every time he came to the track during the year.
“Just figuring stuff out with the cars, and me being able to do better towards the end of the races,” the confident driver said when asked what propelled him to such a good season. “Me, my dad, Randy, and Clayton worked on the car. Mike English (a past top competitor in the series) set up my car at the last race.”
Amongst the series regulars that Williams squared off against at every race were his two older brothers, Cody and Austin. That provided an interesting angle coming into the last race of the year. Cody, the eldest of the siblings, was sixth in the championship standings and Logan was seventh. However, the gap between the two was only 10 points coming into the finale at Perris Auto Speedway on November 9th. Before the main event, Cody added a few more digits when he was the second-fastest qualifier on the night. At that point, it looked like Logan would be forced to settle for seventh in the points race.
Magnifying his advantage, Cody was starting fifth in the main while Logan began the final battle of the year in ninth. But, Cody left the fray on lap 22 and placed 18th. With Logan rolling forward from ninth to sixth, he earned enough points to take the sixth spot in the standings back from his brother and thus, earned bragging rights over the winter.
“You try to race everybody as hard as you can,” he replied when asked about racing against his brothers. “You try to be a little more careful around them, I guess. We all want to do good and want each other to do good as well.”
Now with some time off, Williams is going to kick back a bit before sliding back into the cockpit early in 2025.
“Not much, to be honest,” Williams laughed when asked about his winter plans. “Just work on the car a little bit and enjoy my time off until we start racing again. We plan on running the full season next year. We may have some trouble getting some funding to make it the whole year, but as of right now, we plan on making all of them.”
Williams and his teammate Matt McCarthy would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2024 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
9/7/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
9/28/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
10/12/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 8th B Main
11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 26th A Main
11/9/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
KINGSHOTT SHOWS ADELAIDE PACE
THE much anticipated interstate debut for the Krikke Motorsport team and their driver Dayne Kingshott took place during the recent VAILO Adelaide 500 Sprintcars in the City event at NAPA Speedway and it saw the pairing show plenty of pace.
Despite the results during the two-night Adelaide 500 event not being a true reflection of their overall performance, Kingshott well and truly held his own during his first interstate race meeting for the Krikke Motorsport team aboard the WA # 2 Mobil 1 / Bunbury Toyota supported Maxim. He was a front-running contender in the opening night’s feature race, before some mid-race misfortune denied him of a top-five result, while during the second and final night, he was robbed of a strong feature race starting position following a questionable heat race decision by the chief steward to be sent ROF while battling for the lead, and he later in the night ended up finishing one spot shy of a feature race transfer in the B main on a locked down track.
Being a part of a massive event, like the VAILO Adelaide 500 Sprintcars in the City where over 8,000 packed into the pop-up speedway track each night, was a fabulous occasion for both Kingshott and the Krikke Motorsport team.
“The Adelaide 500 is one of the country’s biggest motorsport events every year, so to have Sprintcars as part of it for the first time was huge for not only our team but the entire sport,” said the 35-year-old from Bunbury, Western Australia, who added that he is looking forward to returning east later in the season to contest the Grand Annual Classic at Premier Speedway in Victoria and the Australian Championship at Murray Bridge Speedway in South Australia.
“This was the first time the team and I have ventured to an interstate event together to compete, and it brought a little bit of pressure, but with it being the Adelaide 500 and a pop-up track, it was a clean slate for everyone and allowed the team and I to be competitive from the from the beginning with a solid car setup and then we were able to build on that with strong pace throughout the event.”
For Kingshott and the Krikke Motorsport team, they are now returning their focus to a successful Maddington Toyota Series Title defence, which currently sees them leading the current point standings after winning two out of the three rounds so far. The Maddington Toyota Series resumes with this Saturday night’s fourth round at the team’s home track: Bunbury Speedway, while the following Saturday night, they will return to the Perth Motorplex to fight it out for the Western Australian Title.
“The team and I couldn’t be happier with the start we have made to the season, and the goal is to try and maintain this consistent form for the rest of the season,” Kingshott enthused.
Great Lakes Super Sprints Prepare for 10th Season of Racing in 2025
Merril, MI - In 2015, the 360 Winged Sprint Car scene in and around Michigan was floundering with no true regional 360 Sprint Car Tour offering teams and fans a place to race. By 2016, Barry Marlow had formed the Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS) - a 360ci exclusive Tour with races in Michigan the first season before expanding in the years to come. In 2023, the Great Lakes Super Sprints acquired the NRA Sprint Invaders expanding its footprint event further into the Ohio and Indiana region. Now, in 2025, the Ohio CAT/Michigan CAT Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP gear up for its 10th season of racing.
On Friday, June 17th GLSS held their first event at Mt Pleasant Speedway in northern Michigan - 22 cars unloaded that night hoping to be the first-ever winner of a GLSS contest and Dustin Daggett was able to get the job done. The next night, Greg Dalman won at Thunderbird Raceway as the season rolled into the summer. Jared Horstman, Kyle Sauder, Dustin Daggett (x3), Linden Jones, and Chase Ridenour (x4) were winners in the first season with Ridenour being crowned the inaugural Champion in a season that nearly 20 cars at each event.
The sophomore season for GLSS featured co-sanctioned events with the NRA Sprint Invaders for the first time. Jared Horstman (x11), Randy Hannagan (x4), Michael Burkin, Chase Ridenour (x2), Nate Dussel, and Dustin Daggett (x2) collected feature wins before Horstman collected his first championship title. An average of 22 cars unloaded with the Super Sprints in 2017 with a series-high 32 to finish the season at Waynesfield Raceway Park.
In 2018, GLSS got back to basics with sole sanctioning of events across the region. Dustin Daggett (x6), Max Stambaugh (x2), Phil Gressman (x2), and Gregg Dalman (x2) were feature winners in 2018 with Daggett collecting his first GLSS Championship of his career. Another strong season of growth brought GLSS an average of over 28 cars that season as the schedule returned to racing in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
The 2019 season was arguably one of the best seasons for the Great Lakes Super Sprints with a kick-off in May that saw former NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Tony Stewart break the track record and go to victory lane. The following weekend, the American Sprint Car Series co-sanctioned a two-day weekend at I-96 Speedway with a record-setting 79 cars registered for both nights. Sam Hafertepe Jr. swept the weekend joining Stewart on the wins list along with Jared Horstman (x4), Danny Sams III, Phil Gressman (x6), Ryan Ruhl (x2), Gregg Dalman (x3), and Dustin Daggett (x4). The six-win season was enough for “The Ohio Gasman” of Gressman to capture the championship during a season where an average of 26 cars competed for wins.
Most remember what kicked off the 2020 season of racing across the country - despite the global challenges, 11 events were contested that season with five different feature winners. From the end of June to the end of September, Jared Horstman made the most of the year collecting his second series championship after earning four wins. Ryan Ruhl (x3), Dustin Daggett, Chase Ridenour (x2), and Ricky Peterson collected wins as well. Despite the challenges of the world, an average of over 25 cars attended each GLSS event that season.
Back to some sort of normal in 2021 where an average of 26 cars raced during a season beginning at the end of April and rolling through until early September. Ryan Ruhl won five feature events en route to his first series championship and first for Smith Motorsports. Matt Covington, Dustin Daggett (x4), Brad Lamberson (x2), Max Stambaugh (x3), Dan McCarron, Gregg Dalman, and Danny Sams III were all winners in 2021.
Dylan Westbrook kicked off the 2022 season a winner at Crystal Motor Speedway with Danny Sams III (x3), Gregg Dalman (x2), Nate Dussel (x2), Cole Macedo (x2), Dustin Daggett (x2), Jared Horstman (x2), Phil Gressman (x2), Max Stambaugh (x3), and Brad Lamberson all found victory lane during the 20 race season that averaged over 25 cars per race. Max Stambaugh collected his first championship with GLSS.
The 2023 season marked the first year of the Great Lakes Super Sprints in a tri-series format with three potential championships on the line - the Great Lakes Super Sprints Michigan Division which earned points from events contested in Michigan, the Great Lakes Super Sprints Ohio Divisions which compiled points from race in Ohio, and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Tour which collected points from all events held by the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Max Stambaugh earned the Tour and Michigan region title while Jared Horstman was crowned the Ohio region champion, the final under the NRA Banner.
Last season, the Ohio CAT and Michigan CAT divisions again raced within the overall GLSS Tour. Max Stambaugh nearly completed the clean sweep, locking up the Tour Championship and Michigan CAT title without much drama. The Ohio CAT Division, however, went down to the final weekend at Waynesfield Raceway Park and Millstream Speedway. Stambaugh and Daggett entered the final feature event of the season tied for the Ohio CAT title, with the driver who finished higher earning the Championship. Daggett, who lost the spot to Stambaugh at one point in the race, held on for his second championship with GLSS.
After a total of 180 races sanctioned by the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP 40 different drivers have gone to Victory Lane with the Series. Fans can expect more of the same in 2025 with great car counts, intense racing, and an exciting fight to become a GLSS Champion. More details on the 2025 season, including a schedule of events, will be released in the coming weeks. Follow the Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
POWRi Introduces the Honest Abe Roofing Elite 16 Program for the 410 Outlaw Sprint League in 2025
Belleville, IL (11/20/24) Designed to reward and support the
dedication of league competitors, POWRi is thrilled to announce the debut of
the Honest Abe Roofing Elite 16 program, set to launch in the upcoming 2025
racing season of the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League. This program will offer
unmatched benefits to those who commit to the full season or perform at a
high level.
The Elite 16 program is open to entrants who commit to
competing in the entire 2025 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint
League season. Drivers who reach the top 16 in points, even without
committing to the full season, may also qualify for these benefits,
providing additional motivation for both new and returning competitors.
“We are more than excited to partner with Honest Abe Roofing
for the 2025 season and beyond,” stated POWRi Director Talin Turner, adding,
“There is a need right now for a strong regional 410 sprint car series
across the Midwest, and we plan to fill that void. Although the POWRi 410
Outlaw Sprint League is only three years old, we are confident that we can
continue to make the necessary changes to drive major growth.”
Elite 16 Rules & Guidelines:
To maintain Elite Status, drivers are expected to attend all
races. Exceptions, including but not limited to injury, medical leave, and
significant life events (e.g., graduations, weddings, or funerals), will
require approval from POWRi officials.
Elite 16 Program Benefits:
The POWRi Honest Abe Roofing Elite 16 program offers
significant perks and financial incentives to support both drivers and
teams:
● $150,000 Point Fund – Awarded to drivers at the end of the season based on point standings.
● FREE POWRi Membership – Includes $100,000 in secondary medical insurance coverage across divisions.
● FREE Start2Finish Express Pass – Fast-track access at events.
● Tire Bonus – One Hoosier Right Rear tire awarded at each race.
● Merchandising Opportunities – Approved Elite 16 drivers may sell merchandise from the POWRi Trailer.
● Provisionals – Each driver is eligible for up to three provisionals per year.
● Appearance Money – $200 for drivers ranked 1-10 and $100 for drivers ranked 11-16 in points. Appearance money will be awarded only on the first night of multi-day shows at the same track.
● Free Pit Passes – Drivers in positions 1-10 will receive
two free pit passes, while drivers in positions 11-16 will receive one free
pit pass.
Additional bonuses and incentives are being finalized and
will be announced once confirmed.
Driver Expectations:
Aligning with the program’s branding, all Elite 16 drivers
are required to display the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint
League patch on their uniform, league decals on both sides of the top wing,
and the Start2Finish decal on the top wing.
The standard event payout for the 2025 season will remain
$5,000 to win and $500 to start, with multiple events featuring an elevated
purse. The 2025 POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League pay structure is as follows:
1. $5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $ 900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8.
$700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525,
16-22. $500.
Boasting a $150,000 point fund to be paid out based on the
point standings at the conclusion of the 2025 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410
Outlaw Sprint League season, with $50,000 awarded to the champion. The full
point fund structure is as follows: 1. $50,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $20,000, 4.
$15,000, 5. $10,000, 6. $7,500, 7. $6,500, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,000, 10. $5,000.
With the final touches being put on the 2025 POWRi
schedules, they will be released in the coming weeks. Drivers and fans can
expect the return of many marquee weekends and events, along with the
addition of new tracks and regions.
Underscoring POWRi’s commitment to supporting and enhancing
the 410 Outlaw Sprint League, the Elite 16 initiative aims to provide top
drivers with unparalleled benefits in recognition of their dedication to
growing both the league and the sport.
Drivers and teams interested in competing in the 2025 POWRi
Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints should contact POWRi Director Talin
Turner for more information and commitment details. Talin can be reached at
913-337-1444 or via email at talin@t2promotions.net.
For more information on developments within the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League or the upcoming 2025 season, please visit www.powri.com or follow along on leading social media platforms.
Kaleb Johnson Captures Championship and Marquee Win During Strong Season
Inside Line Promotions - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 19, 2024) - The 2024 season was a career year for Kaleb Johnson, who accomplished a pair of dreams.
Johnson capitalized on consistency throughout the season to earn the Huset's Speedway track championship for the first time in his career. His 10 top 10s in 11 feature starts at the dirt oval in Brandon, S.D., led the division and was tied for the most out of every driver in every division at the track in 2024.
"It was more so rewarding," he said. "I've never really been that great at Huset's. I've had speed at some races, but it hasn't been my best track. To be consistent and have strong runs shows how well our team was performing.
"It gives me more confidence going into the future. I feel like I can focus on trying to win races and check that off the list where I'm not as worried about a points championship now that it's been accomplished."
Johnson's lone victory of the season came during a preliminary night of the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. It marked his first triumph at the famed track and his first win at the prestigious event that featured more than 100 entrants.
"That was almost life changing you could say," he said. "I've been knocking on the door of winning races. To finally put a whole night together, even after a bad draw and not a great qualifying effort, was awesome. It proved to myself that I could do it. It was a night I'll never forget."
Johnson placed a career best ninth during the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. He also enjoyed many other strong performances, including his first career top 10 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
"When we went to other places we had speed and were competitive more than in other years," he said. "We made a World of Outlaws dash and a High Limit Racing dash.
"Winning a championship is cool. Winning a 360 Nationals prelim was really cool, too. Really what stood out for me was the amount of times we didn't have to take the hood off this year. That helped us have success. The less we have to take the hood off the more we can focus on the race track and the race car."
Johnson also drove for Dennis Gainey regularly and had a few nights in the seat of car owner Aaron Long.
"I'm grateful for the opportunities," he said. "I feel like I was almost too comfortable racing my own stuff. Going to race for other people, you can focus more on the driving aspect. That has opened my eyes to the driving aspect of the sport and got me a lot better. It was a good year and I'm really looking forward to next season."
SEASON STATS -
55 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Blondie Motorsports
"I was fortunate enough that Dan and Carlene Afdahl reached out to join our team," Johnson said. "They support plenty of sprint cars around the area and it is special that we were chosen to partner with."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Kicks NZ Season Off With Victory at Ruapuna Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting back to New Zealand to reunite with the Anderson Motorsport team as the reigning National Champion, Joel Myers Jr flexed his muscle early in the season as he scored the win at Ruapuna Speedway on Saturday night.
“It is always great to get back to New Zealand and race with Daniel Anderson and his family,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We have really done a great job as a team the last few years and to get our season off with a win on Saturday is a testament to everyone’s support and effort.”
In his first heat race of the season, the Sebastopol, CA driver has an early misstep that forced him to the back of the field. Able to settle in, Myers Jr battled back to finish fourth before charging to the win from his fourth starting position in his second heat race.
With his strong heat race performances, Myers Jr put The Ranch Bar and Grill/Suck It Up backed No. 1NZ on the front row of the feature event as he chased after his 12th overall win in 2024 between NZ and the USA.
As the feature event came to life, Myers Jr settled into second has he was very patient in the opening stanzas of the ‘A’. Continuing to hold down the second spot, Myers Jr made his winning move as the race reached the halfway point.
Powering into the lead, Myers Jr set a very strong pace as he kept the field at bay during the final laps. Uncontested for the win, Myers Jr raced on to score his first win of the 2024/2025 season with Anderson Motorsport.
“It was a great night,” Myers Jr added. “We had a ton of speed, and I think it is a sign of things to come for us this season. I really want to thank Vertex Lubricants, FK Rod Ends, Indy Performance Composites, Top 10, The Ranch Bar and Grill, Suck it Up, Factory Kahne, and Park House Truck Wash for the support to our team this season.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 58, Wins-12, Top-5’s- 22, Top-10’s-28
ON TAP: Already with a change to their schedule, Myers Jr and team will now head to Western Springs Speedway on Saturday night.
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Justin Whittall caps stateside campaign with top-ten at BAPS Motor
Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 18, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (November 18, 2024) – Pennsylvania’s final sprint car event of the season ended in success, and for Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall, ace of John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23, his outcome was just the same, capping BAPS Motor Speedway’s annual Sprint Showdown on Saturday, November 16, with a top-ten performance – his 27th of the season.
Joining the region’s finest including a handful of national travelers such as the Shark Racing duo and Brock Zearfoss, Whittall finished eighth in the $10,000-to-win showcase, commencing action from sixth before fading slightly at the conclusion. A fourth-place finish during heat race competition propelled Whittall to the evening’s 30-lap contest.
Although far from an off-season this year, set to head Down Under for a full stint with car owner Rob Hair, Whittall will roll into the winter months on the coattails of success, earning three victories in 2024 including a recent $11,000 triumph in his home state of New Jersey – Bridgeport Motorsports Park.
“Another great night with John and Kelly Stehman. I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity. It’s been a pleasure and I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity,” Whittall was quick to note. “A little bit of down time ahead before we head to Australia. Can’t express enough how exciting this is. It should be a fantastic next few months.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall will continue his 2024/2025 campaign with action Down Under,
set to join Rob Hair for a full stint in Australia beginning in
mid-December:
2024/2025 Australia Dates:
December 18th | Perth Motorplex – PRACTICE
December 26th | Perth Motorplex – WA Speedweek
December 28th-30th | Perth Motorplex – HIGH LIMIT INTERNATIONAL
January 1st | Bunbury Speedway – WA Speedweek
January 2nd | Perth Motorplex – WA Speedweek
January 4th | Bunbury Speedway – WA Speedweek
January 10th-11th | Perth Motorplex – WA Speedweek
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 27
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20. Earned $11,000
triumph in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Saturday,
November 2. Finished eighth in BAPS Motor Speedway’s final Sprint Showdown
on Saturday, November 16.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
ANOTHER BANNER YEAR: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman
Racing conclude 2024 with multiple championships
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 18, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (November 18, 2024) – It was another banner year for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only concluding their 2024 season with a top-five outcome in BAPS Motor Speedway’s Sprint Showdown on Saturday, November 16, but ultimately highlighting all recent accomplishments with a pair of championships – the 2024 BAPS Motor Speedway title, as well as the 2024 Central Pennsylvania championship.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, finished fourth in Pennsylvania’s final sprint car event of the year, commencing action from third after utilizing a fourth-place finish in his respective heat race to qualify.
“Double-D” will roll into the winter months with 12 victories, 37 top-fives, and a head-turning 50 top-tens. Unarguably, Dietrich’s top result of the season occurred at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Sunday, May 26, where the Gettysburg native outdueled High Limit Racing in the annual Bob Weikert Memorial for a $76,500 top prize.
“Just another incredible season. I owe it all to Gary Kauffman, all of our great partners, our supporters, and of course, the team…those guys worked their tails off all year and I wouldn’t be in this position without them,” Dietrich said. “It’s not easy doing what we do, but they hung tough and kept on going. I’m pretty privileged to be surrounded by so many great people. Can’t wait to do it again.”
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 12
Top-Fives: 37
Top-Tens: 50
2024 BAPS Motor Speedway Track Champion
2024 Central Pennsylvania Champion
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to
fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on
October 12. Finished sixth in Lincoln Speedway’s Final 50 on Saturday,
October 19. Earned Kevin Gobrecht Classic victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on
Saturday, October 26. Finished third in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty
Jersey Finale on Saturday, November 2. Finished fourth in BAPS Motor
Speedway’s Sprint Showdown on Saturday, November 16.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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HERE TO THERE: Zearfoss victorious at BAPS, Australia next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 18, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (November 18, 2024) – It was the perfect momentum kick for Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss, and just in time for his upcoming visit to the other side of the world.
Zearfoss, who recently concluded his 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a ninth-place finish in the season-ending standings, capped his year officially with a victory in his own backyard, winning BAPS Motor Speedway’s Sprint Showdown worth $10,000 on Saturday, November 16. The “Jonestown Jet” led every circuit of the 30-lap program, mastering spurts of lapped traffic perfectly to keep Chase Dietz, Logan Schuchart, and Danny Dietrich at bay. A heat race victory propelled Zearfoss to the evening’s main event.
As noted, the victory’s timing was impeccable, as Zearfoss is set to fly to Australia for a full stint with car owner Sean Carren beginning with Western Australia Speedweek action on December 26.
“To win in front of our family, fans, and partners is such an amazing feeling. I can’t think of a better way to cap our season here in the United States,” Zearfoss said. “Hats off to this entire team. It’s a long year up and down the road, but to come home and accomplish this makes it all the better. The goal is to put this momentum to good use when I get back to Australia with Sean Carren in the next few weeks.”
As mentioned, Zearfoss will pilot Sean Carren’s Gold Star Transport, Mineral Resources, Valvoline, PTR Financial, Blue Water Shipping, Daniel Trucking, Daimler Trucks, AAA Metal Recycling hotrod during his month-long stretch Down Under, highlighting his agenda with Western Australia Speedweek stops, as well as High Limit International and the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.
“It should be an incredible trip,” Zearfoss, a former Western Australia Speedweek champion, added. “Another incredible opportunity and I’m ready to get started.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss will continue his 2024/2025 campaign with action Down Under,
set to join Sean Carren for a full stint in Australia beginning in
mid-December:
2024/2024 Australia Tour:
December 26th | Perth Motorplex | WA SPEEDWEEK
December 28th-30th | Perth Motorplex | HIGH LIMIT INTERNATIONAL
January 1st | Bunbury Speedway | WA SPEEDWEEK
January 2nd | Perth Motorplex | WA SPEEDWEEK
January 4th | Bunbury Speedway | WA SPEEDWEEK
January 10th| Perth Motorplex | WA SPEEDWEEK
January 11th | Perth Motorplex | WA SPEEDWEEK
January 24th-26th | Premier Speedway | Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway
National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4. Won BAPS Motor Speedway’s
season-ending Sprint Showdown worth $10,000 on Saturday, November 16.
CONSISTENCY REWARDS BOHUD RACING
To say that the Bohud Racing team and their driver Michael Stewart were surprised by their overall points victory in the VAILO Adelaide 500 Sprintcars in the City at NAPA Speedway would be quite the understatement, but their $25,000 victory was rewarded by virtue of their consistency.
In what was a groundbreaking event for the Australian 410 Sprintcar racing scene, Stewart was amongst the front-running contenders throughout both nights of the VAILO Adelaide 500 Sprintcars in the City event, which was staged on a pop-up track named NAPA Speedway, and he was able to handle the tight 342-metre track confines the most consistent by finishing the feature races in fourth and sixth place respectively.
“Our goals heading into this Adelaide 500 event was to just make the feature races on both nights and try and put on a show for the fans, so to come away with the overall points win was unbelievable, especially with it carrying a massive $25,000 winner’s prize and it’s the most prize money I’ve ever been involved with winning,” expressed Stewart, whose points win came with a bit of luck, after points leader Grant Anderson spun out on the last lap of last night’s feature race while running in second and he went on to finish back in 10th.
“Being a part of the Adelaide 500 with the Supercars was a sensational boost for the sport of Sprintcar racing, and I couldn’t speak highly enough about the whole event, as a crowd of 8,000 plus people packed in each night and the on-track racing was entertaining from start to finish, and a huge thanks must go out to each and every one of the event organisers for making it all happen.”
Stewart continued on by saying this Adelaide 500 victory continues the outstanding start to Bohud Racing team’s 2024-25 season campaign.
“It’s hard to believe that the Bohud Racing team is only in its third season of Sprintcar racing, but the main credit goes to team owner Scott Jones for all of his foresight and dedication behind the scenes and always believing in me as a driver,” the 28-year-old praised.
“The Bohud Racing team is all about trying to be as competitive as possible and having fun along the way, and we have a great bunch of guys within the team who offer a wide range of experience, and that has without a doubt been one of the keys to the team’s early success so far in Sprintcar racing.”
The Bohud Racing team will now take next weekend off, before they return to action on the Saturday night of November 30 at their home track – Sydney International Speedway – where they are shooting for their third 410 Sprintcar feature race victory in a row there.
The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2024-25 season sponsors:
• ARRMA Australia
• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares
• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong
Fremont Speedway to honor 2024 division top 10 at banquet
Sunday, Nov. 17 , 2024
By Brian Liskai
FREMONT, Ohio – Fremont Speedway Presented by Gill Construction will honor the top 10 in the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints, Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints and the Burmeister Trophy Dirt Trucks with a banquet on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Victors Event Center, 2270 Hayes Ave., Fremont. The Attica Fremont Championship Series will also honor the series’ top 10 in both the 410 and 305 sprints.
Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner and the awards at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and include dinner and non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar will be available. The top 10 in points in each division will receive two complimentary tickets. Extra tickets will be available at Minuteman Press in Fremont on Nov. 20, Dec. 3 and Dec. 12 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling Shelly Farmer at 419-603-9834, starting Nov. 25. The deadline to purchase tickets is Dec. 15.
Following is a look at the top 10 in points at Fremont Speedway for 2024:
Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints
Champion – Kalib Henry, Sacramento, Calif. Henry competed in all 17 A-mains at Fremont Speedway in 2024. He posted five feature wins (June 1, June 8, July 13, Aug. 3, Sept. 13) and added five runner-up finishes. He scored 12 top five runs including finishing first or second the last seven events of the year. Other than a 23rd place finish on May 25 and a 12th place finish against the World of Outlaws on May 29. Henry never finished out of the top eight the entire season at Fremont. His average A-main finishing position was fifth.
2. Zeth Sabo, Fremont, Ohio. Sabo competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024 at Fremont Speedway. He scored his second career win at the track on June 22. He scored eight top five finishes including six podium runs. He posted 12 top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 7th.
3. DJ Foos, Fremont, Ohio. Fremont Speedway’s 2021 410 sprint and 2012 305 sprint track champion and the 2013 410 rookie of the year at the track, competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024. He recorded five top five runs including a season-best second on Aug. 3. Foos, who scored a 305 sprint win at Fremont in 2024, added seven top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 9th.
4. Trey Jacobs, Wooster, Ohio. Jacobs competed in all 17 A-mains in 2024 at Fremont Speedway. He scored his first career win at the track on May 11 and added seven top five finishes and 14 top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was eighth.
5. Cap Henry, Republic, Ohio. Fremont Speedway’s 2023 410 sprint track champion competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024. The 2024 Attica Raceway Park track champion, Attica Fremont Championship Series and 2024 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, scored the richest paying 410 sprint event in the history of Fremont Speedway, taking the $20,000-to-win Jim Ford Classic. He scored three 410 wins at Fremont in 2024 (April 27, Sept. 7 and Sept. 14) to run his career total at the track to 21. Henry posted 10 top five finishes and 12 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was fifth.
6. Cale Thomas, Fairland, Ind. Thomas competed in 16 of the 17 A-mains at Fremont Speedway in 2024, missing only the season finale. He opened the season with his second career win and followed with another on July 27. He posted nine top five finishes and 14 top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was fifth.
7. Sean Rayhall, Fremont, Ohio. Rayhall competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, compiling a pair of season-best fifth place finishes and six top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 13th.
8. Stuart Brubaker, Helena, Ohio. A three time Fremont Speedway 305 sprint track champion and the track’s 2012 410 sprint rookie of the year, Brubaker competed in 16 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, missing only the May 29 World of Outlaws feature. He recorded his ninth career Fremont win on July 6 to go with 10 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
9. Chris Andrews, Sandusky, Ohio. Andrews competed in 14 of the 17 A-mains at Fremont Speedway in 2024. He compiled five top 10 finishes including a season-best runner-up finish on Sept. 13. His average A-main finishing position was 13th.
10. Mike Keegan, Fremont, Ohio. Keegan, competing in his first full season of 410 sprint racing and Fremont Speedway’s 2024 rookie of the year, competed in 12 of the 17 A-mains. He complied a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best fifth on July 6. His average A-main finishing position was 14th.
Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints
Champion – Jamie Miller, Fremont, Ohio. Miller, who was the 2024 Attica Raceway Park and the Attica Fremont Championship Series champion, earned his first Fremont Speedway 305 sprint title to go with his 2022 dirt truck track title. He competed in all 17 A-mains in 2024, and through July 13 never finished out of the top six. He recorded four wins (April 20, May 25, June 1, and Sept. 14) in the 305 sprints to go with 3 wins in the dirt trucks and a non-wing sprint win at the track to run his career total to 52 to place him ninth on the Fremont all-time win list. Miller scored an incredible 12 top five finishes and besides his four wins had six runner-up runs. Miller’s average A-main finishing position was fifth.
2. Dustin Stroup, Fremont, Ohio. Stroup competed in all 17 A-mains in 2024 at Fremont Speedway, posting wins on July 6, July 13 and Sept. 14 to run his career total at the track to 12. Stroup posted 13 top five runs including finishing on the podium the last eight events of 2024. He scored 15 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of fifth.
3. Jimmy McGrath, Clyde, Ohio. McGrath competed in all 17 of the A-mains in 2024. He scored his 10th career Fremont win – his first in a 305 sprint – on June 8. He scored seven top five finishes and 13 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 7th.
4. Dustin Dinan, Fremont, Ohio. Dinan competed in all 17 A-mains in 2024, and scored his ninth career Fremont win on Sept. 21. Dinan recorded five top five finishes and 11 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position as 10th.
5. Kasey Ziebold, Tiffin, Ohio. Ziebold competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024. She racked up four top five finishes including a season-best third on July 13. She also scored seven top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 10th.
6. Steve Rando, Lindsey, Ohio. Rando competed in 16 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, missing only the May 18 GLSS verses the 305 event. He posted nine top 10 finishes including a season-best third on June 8. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
7. Zack Kramer, Helena, Ohio. Kramer completed in 15 of the 17 A-mains at Fremont Speedway in 2024. He scored five top five finishes including a season-best third on opening night. Kramer secured 11 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 10th.
8. Tyler Schiets, Fremont, Ohio. The third year 305 sprint driver competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, earning five top 10 finishes including a season-best third on July 6. His average A-main finishing position was 13th.
9. Logan Riehl, Clyde, Ohio. Riehl competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains in 2024. He earned his first career Fremont win on June 22 to go with four top five finishes and 10 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was eighth.
10. Lee Sommers, Fremont, Ohio. Sommers competed in 15 of the 17 A-mains at Fremont Speedway in 2024. He recorded a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best eighth on Aug. 7. His average A-main finishing position was 15th.
Rookie of the Year – Dylan Watson, Wellington, Ohio. Watson finished 21st in the 305 sprint standings at Fremont Speedway in 2024. He competed in 10 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, recording a season-best 9th place finish on June 8.
Burmeister Trophy Dirt Trucks
Champion – Keith Sorg, Fremont, Ohio. Fremont’s 2016 and 2018 truck champion competed in all 16 A-mains in 2024. He scored his eighth career Fremont win on May 18 to go with 11 top five finishes including five runner-up runs. Sorg recorded 12 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of sixth.
2. Shawn Valenti, Fostoria, Ohio. Fremont Speedway’s 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021 truck champion competed in 15 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, missing only the May 18 event. He recorded an incredible eight wins at Fremont in 2024 (June 1, June 22, July 6, July 13, Sept. 13, Sept. 21 and Nov. 11) to run his career total at the track to 82 to lead the all-time win list. Other than a 14th place finish on opening night, Valenti never finished out of the top six and had 13 top five finishes. His average A-main finishing position was a remarkable third.
3. Jamie Miller, Fremont, Ohio. The 2022 Fremont truck
champion competed in all 16 A-mains in 2024, scoring three wins (April 20,
May 10 and May 26). He recorded nine top five finishes including five
runner-up runs to go with the three wins. His average A-main finishing
position was 8th.
4. Steve Miller, Toledo, Ohio. Miller competed in all 16 A-mains in 2024, posting his first career Fremont win on July 27. He racked up five top five runs. His average A-main finishing position was 12th.
5. Brad Stuckey, Tiffin, Ohio. Stuckey competed in all 16 A-mains in 2024, recording six top five finishes including a season-best pair of thirds. He racked up 12 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 10th.
6. Dave Golembiewski, Toledo, Ohio. Golembiewski competed in 15 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, missing only the season ending event.. He recorded nine top five finishes including a season-best pair of runner-up efforts. He scored 11 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 8th.
7. Curt Inks, Green Springs, Ohio. Inks competed in 13 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, recording six top 10 finishes including a season-best fifth on May 18. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
8. Todd Warnick, Bettsville, Ohio. Warnick battled in 13 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, scoring six top 10 finishes including a season-best fifth on Sept. 13. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
9. Cody Laird, Fremont, Ohio. Laired competed in 15 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, missing only the season ending event. He scored nine top 10 finishes including a season-best third on Sept. 13. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
10. Scott Milligan, Bradner, Ohio. The 2024 Fremont dirt truck rookie of the year competed in 15 of the 16 A-mains in 2024, missing only the July 13 event. He recorded four top 10 finishes including a season-best pair of sixth place runs. His average A-main finishing position was 14th.
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Merced Speedway To Host 360 Winged Sprint Car ‘Race for Chase’ Next Saturday Night
(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- When the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget Series invades Merced Speedway in one week, Saturday’s card will also feature the winged 360 sprint cars which will boast a $2,424 winner’s check with the race paying $224 to start the feature as the event will pay homage to Chase Johnson who was injured in an accident back in August.
“Chase Johnson is a friend of mine, and a friend to a lot of racers who will be here competing next weekend,” Merced Speedway General Manager Doug Lockwood said. “We are all thinking about him as he continues to work hard with his rehab back in Georgia, and I know he will be watching this event as it is one that he did have on his schedule. I want him to know that we are all thinking about him, and hopefully seeing us ‘Race for Chase’ helps continue to fuel the fire he has with his rehab efforts.”
The winner’s share as mentioned will be $2,424, with second taking $1,224 and third offering up $824. Each position will drop by $100 until eighth place where eighth – tenth will take home $324, while 11th-22nd each take home $224.
Tickets are available online at mercedspeedway.net and will also be available to purchase at the front gate.
Friday night prices will be $25 for adults 18 and up, Juniors 6 and up will be $10, and those young fans 5 and under are admitted for fee.
Saturday night Adult tickets will run $30, Juniors will be $15, and those fans 5 and under will again have no charge.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour muffler rule for the Winged 360’s will be enforced, and it allows drivers to use the Flowmaster 53545-10 with turndowns, the Spintech Superstock 1000 #1545 with turndowns, and the Diamond Schoenfeld. The program will follow all SCCT race rules as well.
Friday and Saturday night the pit gates will open at 2pm and the grandstands will open at 5pm with racing slated to go green at 6:30pm.
Camping for this event is available and for those fans looking to do so, all arrangements need to me made directly through the Merced County Fairgrounds.
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Merced Speedway is located at 900 Martin Luther King Drive Merced, CA 95341.
Northeast Racing Products Auction, Trade Show and Swap Meet is Ready to Open Their Doors to all Next Weekend!
Nov. 22 and 23, New York State Fairgrounds
SYRACUSE, NY – It’s only a matter of days before the doors open for the annual Northeast Racing Products Auction, Trade Show and Swap Meet. The ultra-modern Exposition Center located on the New York State Fairgrounds will be the site and Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday Nov. 23 will be the dates.
“It’s hard to believe it’s almost time for another show. It seems like yesterday that I started this journey and now we are over five years going and keep on growing,” said show promoter Jeremie Corcoran, “Vendors have come back in record numbers, the auction is filling up but we still can squeeze more in. I think everyone would want to be part of the show.”
Swift Springs, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, DIRTcar Racing, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Eagle Chevy Performance, FX Caprara Car Companies, and DOT Foods are aboard as major sponsors for the show. “It’s awesome to have the backing of so many great companies, along with the show, the list of people that are helping out continues to grow as well. I’m very fortunate,” noted Corcoran.
The feature items that go through the auction on Saturday is one of the highlights of the show and the list is the largest ever! A complete roller from Bicknell Racing Products, Troyer Dirt Cars is providing a chassis and body, the very same from DKM Fabrication. Bernheisel Race Components has given a Street Stock chassis to auction off with Speed 77 providing an Asphalt Modified.
If it’s engines you’re looking for, with help from Donath Motorworx and Eagle Chevy Performance two (2) 602 Crate Engines will be auctioned off. And thanks to Eagle Chevy, a 604 Crate and C525 will go through as well.
Swift Springs will have a spring smashing seminar on both Friday and Saturday, there will be three separate sponsorship seminars and more.
Show hours are Friday 1PM-8PM and Saturday 9AM-5PM, admission is $15 or $25 for a weekend pass.
Everyone is encouraged to follow our new Facebook page where it’s updated several times each day, you can find it here, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565717276933
The annual Northeast Racing Products Auction, Trade Show and Swap Meet. Nov. 22 and 23, you don’t want to miss it!
Empire Super Sprints Crown A Three-Peat Champion
By Barbara Patterson
Vernon, NY - On November 9, at the Vernon Downs Hotel, the Empire Super Sprints celebrated their 41st season by honoring 16 drivers. A familiar name was etched on the championship eagle trophy, as Jordan Poirier earned his third ESS Championship in back-to-back-to-back years.
The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Jordan “the Canadian Cannon” Poirier as the 2024 Empire Super Sprints Champion. Jordan beat out runner up Jason Barney, 3rd place Davie Franek, 4th place Matt Tanner and 5th place Billy VanInwegen. During the season, Jordanamassed 6 Rifenburg Contracting Corp. fast time awards, 9 E & V Energy heat wins, 1 Cobra Coaches dash win and 1feature win at Autodrome Drummond Speedway in front of a packed house of family and friends. Jordan earned 13 top 5s, 21 top 10s and landed on the podium at 10 of the 22 races. In 76% of the A-mains, “Mr. Consistency” maintained his starting position, which often was from a top 12 redraw spot, or improvedhis finish 16 times.
Several special awards were handed out. The Malcolm Lane Award of Excellence was presented to Shawn Donath for exhibiting a most extraordinary commitment to sprint car racing. Jordan Poirier solidified the Coffrage 4 Saisons Canada Series Championship by winning the last race in the series. The peer-voted Mechanic of the Year award went to Mathieu Dubois, crew chief on the Jordan Poirier race team. Jason Barney was presented with the A-Verdi Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars (78) throughout the season. The DTD Most Improved Driver was LoganCrisafulliwho bettered his stats by finishing 9th in points while earning 4 top 5s, 8 tops 10s and driving to his 1st ESS win. Jordan Poirier was presented with the perpetual Speedweek championship belt for beingthe CNY Speedweek Champion and won the Rifenburg Contracting Fast Time Series for consistently posting the fastest times during timed hot laps. Shawn Donath attained the Cobra Coaches Dash Series with four dash victories. He was presented a unique cobra snaked trophy and snake-skin cowboy boots for his crew chief daughter Briahna by Cobra Coaches owner Chuck Hebing. The Lane’s Yamaha Rookie of the Year was Evan Reynolds who moved from crate to 360 sprints this year, earned 4 top 10s, 2 hard charger awards and finished 12th in points. ESS Secretary Lori Cook was honored with a standing ovation for her 18 years of service. The drivers who competed in the entire tour and this season’s 12 feature winners were also honored.
ESS would like to thank Hoosier Tire Canada, FX Caprara, Cobra Coaches, Rifenburg Contracting Corp, Pinnacle Investments, A-Verdi Storage Containers, E & V Energy, Marathon Petroleum, Ashley Lynn Winery, Lacaillade Masonry, PJC Spray Foam, Coffrage 4 Saisons, Lane’s Yamaha, Dirt Track Digestand numerous dash sponsors for their support throughout the season. Thanks to the 16 promotors that bring “America’s Race Cars” to their tracks. A big thank you to the drivers, their crews and families, the staff, officials, and fans for a fantastic 2024 season!
Attica racers share in $50,000 point fund for 2024
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2024
By Brian Liskai
ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park is handing out $50,000 in 2024 point fun money to the drivers finishing in the top 10 in points for the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, The Whistle Stop presents the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
“Thank you so much to the fans, race teams, our dedicated employees and great marketing partners for a fantastic 2024 season. It takes every single person involved in those groups to be able to keep Attica Raceway Park going and moving forward. Congratulations to our champions Cap Henry (410 sprints), Kyle Moore (late models) and Jamie Miller (305 sprints) and their teams,” said John Bores, Promoter of Attica Raceway Park.
Justin Liskai, who finished his first season as Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations, said plans are already underway for the 2025 season including more new clay for the racing surface and other improvements.
“It was a big learning experience for me and I can’t thank the great co-workers at the track, the patience of the race teams and the support of the fans and marketing partners. I love the opportunity I’ve been afforded and will continue to work hard to build on the great history and tradition of Attica Raceway Park. We are currently working on the details of our 2025 schedule and contacting all our business partners. I can’t wait for March to get here,” said Liskai.
Following are the summaries for the top 10 in points for each division:
Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints
Champion – Cap Henry, Republic, Ohio. Henry earned his second straight and third overall Attica Raceway Park division championship (2020, 2023, 2024). Henry, who also earned his third Attica Fremont Championship Series title (2020, 2023, 2024), competed in 13 of the 17 A-mains in 2024 earning 4 wins (April 13, June 7, June 21, Aug. 30) to run his career total at the track to 20 in the 410 division. The 2024 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion only finished out of the top four once – an 11th place finish on May 24. His average A-main finishing position was third.
2nd. Cale Thomas, Fairland, Ind. Thomas competed in 16 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, missing only the June 7 event. He scored 4 wins in 2024 (May 24, May 31, July 5, Aug. 23) to run his career total at the track to six. He had nine top five finishes and 12 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 7th.
3rd. Trey Jacobs, Wooster, Ohio. The track’s 2021 division champion competed in 16 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, missing only the World of Outlaw event on May 17. He recorded four top five finishes and 11 top 10 runs. He had a season-best pair of third place finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 9th.
4th. Zeth Sabo, Fremont, Ohio. Sabo competed in all 17 A-mains at the track in 2024, racking up seven top five finishes including his second career 410 win at Attica on Aug. 16. He recorded 9 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 10th.
5th. DJ Foos, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2019 410 sprint track champion and 2010 305 champion competed in 14 of the 17 A-mains in 2024. He scored six top five finished including a season-best pair of third place performances to go with nine top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 9th.
6th. Stuart Brubaker, Helena, Ohio. Attica’s 2018 410 champion and 2008 305 champion competed in 14 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, securing two top five finishes – both fourth place runs – and five top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 12th.
7th. TJ Michael, Plano, Texas. Michael competed in 13 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, securing five top 10 finishes including a season best fifth on July 26. His average A-main finishing position was 12th.
8th. Chris Andrews, Sandusky, Ohio. Andrews, Attica’s 2009 and 2017 410 track champion and 2006 305 sprint champion competed in 11 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, recording five top 10 finishes including a season-best fifth on Aug. 23. His average A-main finishing position was 12th.
9th. Sean Rayhall, Fremont, Ohio. Rayhall competed in 11 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, securing a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best 8th on Aug. 30. His average A-main finishing position was 17th.
10th. Larry Kingseed Jr., Castalia, Ohio. Kingseed competed in 10 of the 17 A-mains in 2024, scoring a season-best 11th on Aug. 16. His average A-main finishing position was 17th.
Rookie of the year – Mike Keegan, Fremont, Ohio. Competing in his first full year of 410 sprint racing, Keegan finished 11th in Attica’s final points, competing in nine of the 17 A-mains, recording a season-best finish of 10th on Aug. 23. His average A-main finishing position was 18th.
Whistle Stop presents the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models
Champion – Kyle Moore, Mansfield, Ohio. Moore competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, racking up an incredible 12 top five finishes including six wins (May 31, June 28, July 5, July 26, Aug. 16 and Aug. 30) including a string of four in a row. He only finished out of the top six twice – a 20th place finish on April 26 and an 18th on Aug. 23. His average finishing position was a remarkable 4th.
2nd. Mike Bores, Bellevue, Ohio. Bores competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, recording nine top five finishes including his 8th career late model win on Aug. 23. He also posted 11 top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 7th.
3rd. Devin Shiels, Britton, Mich. Attica’s 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 late model champion competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, only finishing out of the top six once – a 20th place run on May 31. He recorded nine top finishes including a season-best runner-up on April 26. His average A-main finishing position was 6th.
4th. Collin Shipley, McClure, Oh. Shipley competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, missing only the May 24th event. He recorded three top five finishes including a season-best runner-up on July 5 to go with 12 top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 7th.
5th. Greg Haskell, Ontario, Canada. Haskell competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2024. He secured three top five finishes including a season-best third on May 31. He never finished out of the top 10 in the 13 A-mains on route to an average A-main finishing position of 7th.
6th. JR Gentry, Wooster, Ohio. Gentry competed in all 15 of the A-mains in 2024, posting three top five finishes including a season-best runner-up on June 28. He posted eight top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 11th.
7th. Justin Chance, Lexington, Ohio. Chance competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, posting seven top 10 finishes including a season-best fourth on May 3. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
8th. Ryan Markham, Ashland, Ohio. Attica’s 2018 late model champion competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2024. He posted eight top five finishes including wins on May 3 and Sept. 20 to run his career total at the track to 25. He also recorded 11 top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 6th.
9th. Rust Schlenk, McClure, Ohio. A three time national UMP champion, Schlenk competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2024. He scored five wins (April 26, May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21) to run his career total to 43 to sit atop the division’s all-time win list. He recorded nine top five finishes and 11 top 10 runs on route to an average A-main finishing position of fifth.
10th. Jeff Warnick, Republic, Ohio. Warnick competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, missing only opening night. He posted five top 10 finishes including a season-best 7th on Aug. 16. His average A-main finishing position was 13th.
Rookie of the Year – Brayden Shiels, Britton, Mich. Shiels competed in 7 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, securing a season-best 9th place finish on June 21. He finished 13th in the track’s final 2024 points. His average A-main finishing position was 14th.
Fremont Fence 305 Sprints
Champion. Jamie Miller, Fremont, Ohio. Miller claimed his 5th Attica 305 sprint title (2005, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2024) and scored the trifecta, clinching not only the Attica title but the championship of the Attica Fremont Championship Series and the Fremont Speedway track title. Miller scored six wins in 2024 at Attica (March 29, May 10, May 31, June 21, June 28, July 26) to run his career total to 45 to place him second on the division’s all-time win list. Miller only finished out of the top nine once – a 17th place finish on April 13. While competing in all 15 A-mains in 2024, he recorded an remarkable 12 top five finishes. His average A-main finishing position was an incredible 4th.
2nd. Dustin Stroup, Fremont, Ohio. Stroup competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, finishing in the top five a remarkable 12 times. Other than a 21st place finish on April 13 and a 22nd place finish on July 5, Stroup never finished out of the top six. He recorded three wins in 2024 at Attica (May 3, May 24 and Sept. 20 to run his career total at the track to eight in the division. His average A-main finishing position was fifth.
3rd. Jimmy McGrath Jr., Clyde, Ohio. McGrath competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, recording eight top five finishes including his first ever win on April 13. He posted 13 top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 7th.
4th Steve Rando, Lindsey, Ohio. Rando battled in all 15 A-mains in 2024, recording six top five finishes including three season-best runner-up finishes. He finished in the top 10 a total of 10 times on route to an average A-main finishing position of 8th.
5th. Seth Schneider, Fremont, Ohio. Schneider competed in all 15 A-mains in 2024, recording five top five finishes including a season-best runner-up on May 3. He recorded 10 top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 9th.
6th Brendon Torok, LaGrange, Ohio. Torok competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, scoring six top five finishes including a pair of season-best runner-up runs. He recorded eight top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 8th.
7th. Dustin Dinan, Fremont, Ohio. Dinan competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains, missing only the June 21 event. He posted seven top 10 finishes including a season-best third on the last night. His average A-main finishing position was 11th.
8th. Kasey Ziebold, Tiffin, Ohio. Ziebold battled in all 15 A-mains in 2024, posting eight top 10 finishes including three season-best sixth place runs. Her average A-main finishing position was 10th.
9th. Jackson Sebetto, Tiffin, Ohio. Sebetto competed in 12 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, scoring a season-best 11th place finish on April 13. His average A-main finishing position was 15th.
10th. Bradley Bateson, Gibsonburg, Ohio. Bateson competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2024, recording three top 10 finishes including a season-best sixth on Aug. 17. His average A-main finishing position was 14th.
Rookie of the Year – Dylan Watson, LaGrange, Ohio. Watson competed in eight of the 15 A-mains in 2024 with a season-best finish of 7th on the final night of racing. He finished 19th in Attica points.
For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.comor follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park. Attica Raceway Park events are streamed on DirtVision.
CJB Motorsports and Brenham Crouch Together For 2025 Season
PETERSEN MEDIA: Moving into the thick of the offseason, CJB Motorsports is pleased to announce that in 2025 Lubbock, TX native, Brenham Crouch, will assume driving duties of their famed No. 5 entry.
“First and foremost, I am super pumped to join forces with Barry Jackson, Chad Clemens, and the entire CJB Motorsports team,” Brenham Crouch said. “This team nucleus has worked with some great drivers over the years, and in talking with Barry the last month or so, I am really confident for what is to come in 2025. As I continue to grow as a driver, I believe CJB Motorsports brings a ton to the table that will help me develop and learn night in and night out.”
Crouch has been moving up the motorsports ranks over the last few years as he pocketed the 2022 Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Title racing with Keith Kunz Motorsports, the 2023 IRA Sprint Car Title in the family-owned Crouch Motorsports entry, and is fresh off of his first full National Sprint Car campaign where he ran with High Limit Racing.
“We are excited for a new beginning with a young up and comer in Brenham,” Team Owner Chad Clemens said. “Only 19 years old, he already has a POWRi National Midget Championship to his credit as well as an IRA Sprint Car Championship. With hard work, his future can be bright on the National level as well. We look forward to building a long term relationship with Brenham and his family, and we are excited to welcome them all to our CJB family.”
For Team Manager, Barry Jackson, he too is eager to get to work with the youngster and sees the intangibles in him to have a successful career on the road.
“Just getting to know Brenham, I see the traits and qualities that it takes to becomes successful in the highly competitive 410 Sprint Car world at the national level,” Jackson said. “He is very driven and has a desire to learn and develop as we move forward. We are completely committed to this process, and we are working diligently to put all the right pieces in place in to provide the best possible program to enhance Brenham’s development and future.”
Freshly into the offseason, CJB Motorsports’ plan for the year ahead is still a work in progress as they navigate team members, marketing partners, and decide on their full schedule. Once finalized, that information will be released in it’s entirety.
While work to finalize the team does continue, CJB Motorsports is excited that former team driver, and freshly minted Hall of Famer, Paul McMahan has been enlisted as a mentor for Crouch.
“I am very excited to have my good friend, Paul McMahan back involved with us at CJB Motorsports as we have enlisted in him to be a mentor for Brenham,” Jackson added. “I could not ask for a better person to be in this role as he is a true professional and someone I have the utmost respect for. While he will still maintain his role at Quick Car, he will get to the track when he can and be someone that Brenham can lean on from both the mental side of being a driver on the national level as well as the technical side of things.”
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CRSA SPRINTS TO CELEBRATE 2024 SEASON WITH AWARDS BANQUET
DECEMBER 7
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – November 13, 2024
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products will wrap up the 2024 season with its annual awards banquet Saturday, Dec. 7.
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel will once again host the special day.
Saturday begins with a rules meeting in the afternoon to
discuss the rules structure and formats for the 2025 season. More
information will be released on that after a later date.
After a few hours, the awards ceremony and dinner take place. Cocktail hour will commence at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the award presentations and a dance floor to conclude the night.
The invitation and ticket order form is on our website and will be up until Nov. 29.
Semi-formal to formal wear is requested. Blue jeans and hats will not be allowed.
We will honor the top 14 in overall points, followed by top 10 in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge and Joe’s Garage Southern Series, plus the top five in the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge and the Dandy Triple Play.
Other special awards will include our CRSA Rookie of the Year, Powdertech Powdercoating Hard Charger and many more.
Vernon Downs Hotel has offered attendees a special rate of $89 a night if they reserve by Nov. 29 using the code CRSA and referencing Mike Emhof at (315) 829-3400.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Win World of Outlaws Title for First Time
Inside Line Promotions - CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel accomplished a dream last weekend when he secured his first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.
"It's very, very satisfying," he said. "It's something you go after for so long. Not that you have self doubt, but you question is it ever going to happen. I'm putting good seasons together and not able to get the job done. To check that off the list, it feels really, really satisfying."
It was also the first World of Outlaws title for Big Game Motorsports and car owner Tod Quiring.
The team was solid throughout the World of Outlaws World Finals hosted by The Dirt Track at Charlotte, where Gravel won on Thursday, placed fourth on Friday and finished second on Saturday.
Gravel was the front runner for the title throughout the grueling season and he entered the final event of the season with a comfortable points lead. Gravel set himself up well as he established quick time during qualifying for both the Thursday and Friday programs.
"That was huge," he said. "There was a lot of race cars. With the format being split group you're going against two heats. If you qualify 10 th you're in a tough spot. For us to qualify like we did was a very good feeling. The boys did a good job of giving me a fast race car."
Gravel won a heat race, ended second in the dash and led the distance of the main event on Thursday for his 15 th World of Outlaws win of the season.
"It's so huge to have the lead because you can control the race how you'd like to," he said. "Being able to get into traffic and search around and control the pace is a position I like to be in for sure."
It also marked the 50 th career World of Outlaws victory for crew chief Cody Jacobs.
"It's a big year for milestones for everybody," Gravel said. "It was a very, very cool moment and I'm glad he could experience one."
Gravel was second in a heat race and third in the dash on Friday. He battled for a podium throughout the feature before placing fourth.
"I was pretty racy for some laps to try some lines," he said. "I ran the top before other people did. I got a couple of decent runs and saw myself stall out. From there I didn't take any risks after that. We got close to the lead at one point, but didn't have a great opportunity to challenge for the win."
Once Gravel signed in on Saturday the championship was official. He was the runner up in a heat race to move into the dash. Unfortunately, Gravel pulled the second-highest number and finished where he started - seventh. He capped the night by hustling from seventh to second place for his 33 rd podium of the season with the World of Outlaws.
"It was a good night," he said. "I wanted to go off with a $25,000 win, but we ran second. (Tyler Courtney) was really, really fast and I don't think we had anything for him. To go from seventh and pass a lot of fast race cars, really the race couldn't have gone any better for me."
In addition to the championship hardware accepted at the World of Outlaws banquet on Sunday, Jacobs was awarded Crew Chief of the Year for the second time and Brian Morrison, who builds the team's engines, earned Engine Builder of the Year.
QUICK RESULTS -
Nov. 7 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 1 (2).
Nov. 8 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 3 (5); Feature: 4 (3).
Nov. 9 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 7 (7); Feature: 2 (7).
SEASON STATS -
70 races, 16 wins, 46 top fives, 63 top 10s, 68 top 15s, 68 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN SPEEDS INTO LAS VEGAS NOV 14-16
LAS VEGAS — An international field of over 130 race teams will descend on the entertainment capital of the world when the BITNILE.com Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas hits the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 14-16. Winged Sprint Cars will compete for $50,000 to win for the second annual event, along with $5,000 to win Super Modifieds and $5,000 to win Modifieds. Tickets are on sale now at www.OpenWheelShowdown.com or fans can check out the racing live on www.SpeedSport.TV
An eye-popping 71 Winged Sprint Cars are ready to challenge defending winner Aaron Willison of British Columbia, Canada in the second annual 100-lap feature on the .375-mile paved oval. Willison has maintained his torrid pace over the open wheel world in 2024 with 12 victories. He will face off with the entire 2023 podium including Franklin, Mass.’ Bobby Santos and event promoter Davey Hamilton, Jr. Arguably the most prolific asphalt open wheel racer in North America will be paired with the 2023 track record-setting car as Kingsburg’s Kody Swanson will drive Dick Meyers’ No. 50M. Swanson claimed last year’s Midgets feature at Vegas as well.
2019 USAC Sprint Car champion C.J. Leary of Greenfield, Ind. makes a rare pavement Winged Sprint Car start in the Gossel-owned No. 6G. London, Ontario’s Ryan Litt returns as does 2023 track record holder Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Michigan. Other notable Winged Sprint Car entries include 2023 Little 500 champion Jake Trainor of Medway, Mass., three-time King of the Wing national champion Eric Humphries of Chowchilla, Calif., 2023 Pink Lady Classic winner Evan Margeson of Tacoma, Wash., and the return to racing for Rohnert Park, Calif.’s JoJo Helberg.
Indianapolis connections abound in the field with the Hamilton family, Luyendyk family, Byrd family, and Sneva family represented with entries in the Winged Sprint Cars as well.
Nearly 40 Klotz Modifieds presented by Cometic Gasket will compete in a 75-lap feature for $5,000 to win as well. California standouts Scott Winters, Ian Elliott, and Eddie Secord take on the best drivers from Nevada, the Rocky Mountains, and Idaho in the new division for Open Wheel Showdown.
2024 SPEARS Modifieds championship runner-up Kyle Jacks of Las Vegas and 2024 Bullring championship runner-up Sam Jacks are part of a bevy of local drivers looking to defend home turf with at least eight Battle Born entrants. Kyle Jacks won the 2023 season finale at Vegas with Idaho’s Shelby Stroebel and Utah’s Eric Rhead in tow. Both return for the Open Wheel Showdown. 2024 Colorado National Speedway champion Nathan Gasser will also be competing.
Super Modifieds are headlined by the returns of Kenny and Davey Hamilton in search of the $5,000 prize after 40-laps of feature racing. 12-time Super Modified champion Otto Sitterly of New York recently joined the entry list, looking to follow in the footsteps of 2023 winner of New York’s Dave Danzer in defeating the west coast’s best.
2024 SpeedTour champion Randy Anderson of Tacoma, Washington, multi-time race winner Jim Birges, and many others make up the entry list of two dozen teams.
Action kicks off Thursday with optional practice. On Friday, general admission gates open at 11am with practice for Modifieds, Winged Sprint Cars, and Supermodifieds on tap. Winged Sprint qualifying is set for 2:10pm followed by Modified qualifying at approx. 3:50pm.
Opening ceremonies are slated for 4:30pm on Friday followed by 12-lap Sprint Car and 10-lap Modified heat races. The top-two from each Sprint Car heat will advance into the pole shuffle, lined up by redraw, presented by First Line Systems. The 15-lap C-Main is also planned for Friday night.
Saturday action sees grandstands open at 11:30am with Supermodified qualifying at 1:30pm followed by opening ceremonies at 2:30pm The Modified and Sprint Car B-Features and the Main Events for all three Open Wheel Showdown divisions will follow.
For more information, visit www.openwheelshowdown.com
Tickets and RV reservations are available via the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Pit Passes will be sold at the gate and include grandstand access.
F&F Racing Set For Busy 2025 Season With Chance Grasty
PETERSEN MEDIA- Teaming up with Suisun City, CA youngster, Chance Grasty to run races back in September, F&F Racing has made the decision to move into the 2025 season with Grasty as their driver as they embark on a busy 50-race schedule.
“I’m truly humbled and grateful for the opportunity to join F&F Racing, a team rich in history and success,” Chance Grasty said. “To be a part of their championship legacy is an absolute honor. I am really looking forward to working with Alan, Tooch, Dan, and rest of the crew. It really is a dream come true to be behind the wheel of the No. x1.”
When the team gave Grasty his initial opportunity back in September, he had a big test ahead of him as it was a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars series event in Merced, CA. Though the night ended with him collected in an incident, the youngster opened eyes as he was battling in the Top-5 in the feature event against some of the best drivers in the world.
Running a spot schedule together through the Fall, the team showcased a ton of speed as he gained valuable seat time, and even made his first ever laps at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA.
In the team’s most recent action, Grasty showed out with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as he picked up a fifth place finish in the series’ final event of the season at Stockton Dirt Track just two weeks ago.
While the team is gearing towards the new season, they still will get one more race in for 2024 as they will be in Merced, CA, on Saturday November 23rd running alongside the USAC National Midget Series.
Looking ahead to 2025, F&F Racing and Grasty are set to run a little bit of everything as they eye a 50-race schedule in California. With schedules for the season ahead still being finalized, the team will compete with both High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws when they invade the Golden State, as well as running a spot schedule with the King of the West/NARC series, the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, and filling in at local shows in Placerville, CA and Chico, CA when the schedule allows.
While F&F Racing has a great team of marketing partners behind the currently, they are actively looking for additional help to run the aggressive schedule they have planned. If you have interest in joining the team, you are encouraged to reach out to Steve Tuccelli at 916-337-7056.
F&F Racing would like to thank Bushey Financial Services, C&H Motor Parts, Sierra Single Ply Roofing, Roseville Precision, CRV Carbon Solutions, American River Overhead Door, All Pro Heads, Engler, and Don Ott Racing Engines for their support.
ON TAP: F&F Racing and Chance Grasty will be in action on Novermber 23rd in Merced, CA.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-0, Wins-0, Top 5’s-0, Top 10’s-0
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter.
Dover Reaches 20-Year Winning Streak During Limited Racing Season
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Nov. 12, 2024) - Jack Dover spent the majority of the 2024 racing season as a crew chief, but he was still able to sneak in almost a dozen winged sprint car starts.
"We learn new things as we're on the road and in the 410 deal there's always something changing," he said. "It's good to drive to feel the differences. That certainly helps me as a crew chief. Also, driving a race car is a passion so it helps scratch that itch."
Dover's best run of the season came during his opening race as he advanced from sixth to win the 360 Sprints Special at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Neb. It marked his sixth career triumph in 11 starts at the track, where he has produced 10 top fives.
"I was itching to race and I showed up with the attitude that I'm going to pick it back up really fast and we did," he said. "I went out there on kill mode and ended up getting the win. It was a fun night."
The victory also extended his winning streak to 20 consecutive seasons with at least one trip to Victory Lane.
"To be honest, it sounds good, but isn't something I really thinking about," he said. "I'm guessing come the end of my career it'll be important to me and something I appreciate."
Dover added podium performances at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., and at Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice, Neb., this season. He finished with seven results in the top six, including his final five races of the season.
"That makes me feel really good because the more time you're in the car the better off you are," he said. "To go out there and do it less than part time and be competitive against some of the best drivers in the country is very rewarding to me.
"I want to thank all of our partners for supporting me as I competed in a limited schedule this season. I'm looking forward to racing more next year."
SEASON STATS -
11 races, 1 win, 4 top fives, 7 top 10s, 7 top 15s, 7 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns
West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns is a full-service irrigation and lawn care company that has been providing the greater Omaha area with over 40 years of quality service. For more information, visit http://www.WestOmaha-Irrigation.com .
"We became friends with The Briley Family of West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns a few years ago," Dover said. "They are a great family who run a great business and we're happy to have them on board."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Grateful for First World of Outlaws World Finals Experience
Inside Line Promotions - CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson was able to experience several new tracks and events to wrap up the 2024 season, which culminated last weekend at the World of Outlaws World Finals.
Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey ventured to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the four-day World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series spectacle.
"It was an experience and I had a good time," Johnson said. "The results weren't great, but it's a different place. The atmosphere was really cool and I'm grateful I was able to experience it. I learned more about my race craft, putting myself in a better position behind race cars. I think it was good for me."
Johnson qualified 18 th quickest for the Thursday and Friday programs. He advanced a position in a heat race on Thursday and moved forward two spots in the Last Chance Showdown. Johnson rallied from ninth to sixth place in a heat race on Friday to miss locking into the main event by only one position. He was competitive just outside a transfer spot early in the Last Chance Showdown before slowing to bring out a caution.
"I got into the cushion and it broke the mud cover," he said. "When it did that it snapped the bleeder hose that goes from the bleeder into the rim. It cut that and we lost all air and we weren't able to get back out on the track."
The event wrapped up on Saturday with Johnson placing ninth in a heat race and second in the C Main to advance into the Last Chance Showdown. He maneuvered from 14 th to ninth place in the consolation race.
"It was definitely a learning weekend," he said. "With the way the track was there wasn't a lot of grip. Finding grip throughout the weekend was the biggest thing. The first couple of nights we weren't there yet. Friday and Saturday we hit on something and got the car a lot better.
"Thanks to Dennis and the guys for the opportunity and hard work. It was a weekend of learning and we're better off for experiencing it."
QUICK RESULTS -
Nov. 7 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 8 (9); B Main: 12 (14).
Nov. 8 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 6 (9); B Main: 12 (6).
Nov. 9 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. - Heat race: 9 (9); C Main: 2 (1); B Main: 9 (14).
SEASON STATS -
55 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Innovative Design/Sletten Properties
Innovative Design is an architectural firm owned by Lanny Auringer and Sletten Properties is a property owner and management company owned by Lanny and wife, Tammy. Together, they design, develop and manage the commercial and retail workspaces they lease in Sioux Falls, S.D.
"Lanny is a big-time fan and supporter of racing," Johnson said. "We really appreciate him letting us use one of his shops. I feel extremely fortunate to have him on our team and I'm grateful for what he's done to help us."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Hagar Aiming to End Season With Another Trip to Riverside International Speedway's Victory Lane
Inside Line Promotions - MARION, Ark. (Nov. 12, 2024) - Derek Hagar is hopeful to get one final race in this season as his home track's finale is this weekend.
Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., hosts a show this Saturday to conclude the 2024 season and Hagar has a new opportunity lined up as he'll drive for A.G. Rains for the first time.
"He's got good equipment and they make sure the motors are in tip-top shape," Hagar said. "He prepares a well-built car and program so I'm looking forward to putting my feet in and seeing what we can do this weekend.
"I think if you go out and have a bad last race you dwell on it all winter. If you can go out on top and have a good run it keeps you motivated that we have something we can build off of."
Hagar has been strong at the track this season, earning seven of his 12 victories. In fact, Hagar was the first driver to sweep the Flip Flop 50 last month and he followed it up the following weekend by sweeping the World Short Track Championship. That marked four feature triumphs in an eight-day span.
Additionally, Hagar tied his career-best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result and he garnered his first career top 10 with Kubota High Limit Racing during events at Riverside International Speedway this season.
"It's home," he said. "I think it's the determination to win. I take that anywhere we go. I go to every race with the same attitude and that's to win. I think it's a combination of that and the team I have behind me that has led to so much success."
SEASON STATS -
35 races, 12 wins, 22 top fives, 27 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines
DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.
"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Brian Brown scores pair of top-fives in season-ending
World Finals
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (November 12, 2024) - It was a solid week
in the Tar Heel State for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, not only
qualifying for each of the three World of Outlaws World Finals main events
contested, but racing on to score a pair of top-five performances in the
process, all of which highlighted with a fourth-place finish in the
weekend’s first main event on Thursday, November 7; “Blackjack” started the
program from the pole position.
Brown, ace of his Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, continued on to finish 13th on Friday, followed
by his second top-five on Saturday, this time finishing fifth from second on
the grid. With all results considered, Blackjack will roll into the
off-season with 29 top-tens to his credit, 14 of which top-five results
including a pair of main event wins, his most recent being a POWRi score at
I-70 Speedway.
Brown earned Thursday’s pole by way of heat race and dash
victories.
“Overall, just a great way to end the season for our Casey’s
| FVP team. I had a fast car every time we hit the track, from qualifying
night through Saturday. We had made some changes to our car and it felt like
we went in the right direction. We really proved that once we got to
Charlotte,” Brown said. “We probably should have had two podiums and another
top-ten, but I think I needed to do a better job moving around the track
when it counted…especially as the track changed throughout the weekend. The
track crew did a lot of work to keep the track in shape, but as 25 laps goes
on, lines tend to move and I needed to be better at changing with the lines.
With the Outlaws, if you’re off a little bit, they’ll expose you.
“Very exciting heading into the winter with that much car
speed,” Brown added. “Gives us a needed pep in our step and makes us that
much more excited for next year. Can’t express how proud I am…ready to get
the new year going.”
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 14
Top-Tens: 29
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50
preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6. Won POWRi Outlaw Sprint
Series main event at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday,
September 28. Earned two top-fives in World of Outlaws World Finals at The
Dirt Track at Charlotte.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
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convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to
become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest
pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods,
quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza,
donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and
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52ND ANNUAL RPM@RENO WESTERN WORKSHOPS “READY” WITH JEFF HACHMANN FROM WORLD RACING GROUP TO “SET THE TONE” AMONGST MANY SPEAKERS AND DISCUSSIONS
- Registration is Open with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for 52nd annual
RPM@RENO Western Workshops at the Silver Legacy –
- ARPY Nominations are Open for the 48th Annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year Awards –
Buffalo, N.Y. (November 11, 2024) – The 52nd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops will be held at the Silver Legacy at the Row in downtown Reno, Nevada on Wednesday, December 4 and Friday, December 5. The 52nd version of the popular sessions looks toward it’s second year in the remodeled “Silver Legacy” to give attendees and exhibitors an enhanced experience during an incredibly busy time of year, further emphasizing that there is no true “off-season” in the sport.
There will be a brief registration hour on Tuesday, December 3rd for early attendees at Novi in the Eldorado. The 52nd RPM@Reno Western Workshops will have a stellar lineup up of speakers and presenters set for promoters who attend the annual workshops to garner ideas and continue developing and growing their businesses while having the opportunity to connect with a variety of colleagues, industry professionals and exhibitors that touch every corner of the short track racing industry.
The speaking lineup will be headlined by several prominent figures in the motorsports business led by Jeff Hachmann. Hachmann is currently the Executive Director of Events for World Racing Group. His diverse background in the sport and attention to detail has established him as one of the industry leaders who brings a great deal of knowledge and fresh ideas to the sport.
Hachmann is just the beginning of the dynamic lineup for the RPM@Reno Western Workshop schedule. New sessions, and traditions dot the schedule including the “The Jody Session”, dedicated to Jody Deery, one of the founders and loyal believers in the Workshops. The session will be dedicated to females in the sport and will be led by the women of the sport. Joining these programs will be the traditional sessions, including the legal update and "Pro Bono" hour will be expounded upon and delivered in breakout sessions as well as many other sessions that assist and impact the short track motorsports industry.
Registration for the 52nd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops are now open. Registration online can be completed here; (www.myracepass.com/businesses/21560/tickets) (www.promotersnewsletter.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=997869) or the form located here may be filled out and returned to RPM via fax (716.685.0923) or e-mail: info@racingpromomonthly.com. These documents and more information may be found at www.promotersnewsletter.com – the official “MyRacePass” website of the RPM Workshops.
If you are looking to make reservations, make them now; the 52nd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops take place, Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5 at the Silver Legacy at the Row, in Reno, Nevada. Rooms can be booked here; The group code is SRRPM24; https://book.passkey.com/event/50906779/owner/7272/home?utm_campaign=295560759
The 52nd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops stand as a "can't miss" event for track promoters throughout North America.
John McCoy of Knoxville, IA, who promotes the Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway was named the 48th annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year last February in Daytona, Beach, Florida. Nominations are now open for the 49th annual Auto-Racing Promoters of the Year. Nominations may be made here; 49th ARPY Nomination Ballot (google.com) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeooIekvs8EhQ2ykSAUJRSxV_dvfDO5LG1hJOWHj_62SPzLkQ/viewform
The Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) Newsletter and RPM Workshops provide an educational and networking program to the motorsports industry. The program provides media and meeting platforms which offer promoters, motorsports management, tracks, sanctions and companies a forum to share, educate and network within. The newsletter and workshops are services of Hoosier Racing Tire and K&K Insurance, with supporting sponsorship coming from Chevrolet Performance Products, RACEceiver, Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, Simes Graphic Design, MyRacePass and Firethorn Marketing, Ticket Spice and Event Sprout. Further information regarding the RPM e-newsletters and workshops may be found at the company’s website, www.promotersnewsletter.com
PERFIT-PARTS.COM CONTINUES WITH MUST SEE RACING IN 2025
November 11, 2024- Holly, MI
Must See Racing Sprint Car Series officials announced today
that PERFIT-PARTS.COM will continue as the series presenting sponsor in
2025.
The Perfit Corporation is a domestic, import, heavy-duty, agricultural,
industrial, marine, and high-performance racing engine component
and parts supplier serving engine builders, machine shops, speed shops, and
parts stores world wide.
Their multiple warehouse locations, knowledgeable staff, and
an extensive on-hand parts and supplies inventory has delivered time and
money savings for customers for over 40 years.
MSR president Jim Hanks “For 17 consecutive years the Perfit
Corporation and their product partners have supported our series, the
racing industry and everyone in it allowing us to showcase the “World’s
Fastest Short Track Cars” to race fans with exciting racing entertainment,
news and content featuring nationally recognized race teams at first class
race tracks and on national television.”
“We are really excited about the Must See Racing presented
by PERFIT-PARTS.COM coming season schedule, race team roster, events and
tracks that will no doubt make 2025 an outstanding year for sure, maybe our
best yet.”
For information, news and updates visit mustseeracing.com or Perfit-Parts.com
NOT DONE YET: Zearfoss closes out WoO campaign with World Finals trip; BAPS Motor Speedway on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (November 11, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss’ 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season may be complete, wrapping things up officially with the annual World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, but the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native’s commitments are far from over, set to rejoin the infamous Pennsylvania Posse at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, November 16.
As noted, Zearfoss, ace of his own Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, will roll into BAPS’ $10,000-to-win finale fresh off of a World Finals visit, qualifying for each of the three main events contested and highlighting all results with a 15th-place score on Saturday, November 9.
“Pretty crazy to think our World of Outlaws schedule is over. The season definitely goes by pretty fast, but we’re excited to get one more race in before we’re calling it a year,” Zearfoss explained. “Definitely a pressure free scenario this Saturday. All of our friends and family will be with us…just a great way to cap things off.”
ON DECK: Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will close out their 2024 campaign with a BAPS Motor Speedway start on Saturday, November 16.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including: Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Press: www.fullyinjected.com Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS: 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 15
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS: Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance; finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4.
GOING OUT ON TOP: Ray Marshall of Ray Marshall Motorsports ready to retire from full-time competition
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FOREST, Ohio (November 11, 2024) – It’s been an impressive stretch for Ray Marshall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, and despite his most recent weekend of competition resulting in victory, scoring a USAC National Sprint Cars triumph at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, October 25, the car owner out of Forest, Ohio, has decided to call it a career.
An impressive final season, nonetheless, Ray Marshall, owner of the Matt Westfall guided, Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprinter, known to most as the Bumblebee Express, fielded a car that would go on to score 13 top-ten finishes in 2024, five of which within the top-five with three victories to boot, the aforementioned Red Dirt win included. The USAC score in the Sooner State by Westfall gave Marshall his second USAC victory in just over a year, nailing down a $10,000 Texarkana 67 win in September 2023.
“It’s been a pleasure to be a part of this sport for so long, but I think it’s time to call it a career,” Ray Marshall said. “I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by so many great people over the years; drivers, team members, partners included. A lot of great memories were made and I’ll have those to cherish forever. I want to thank Matt Westfall for his hard work and dedication in my final years as a car owner. He’s accomplished so much and I’m proud of everything he’s been able to do. Here’s the next chapter.”
SPECIAL THANKS: Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
2024 STATS: Wins: 3 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 13
HIGHLIGHTS: Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23. Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday, August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 21. Earned back-to-back top-tens in starts at Circle City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. Earned first USAC National Sprint Cars victory of 2024 at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, October 25.
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HEADING DOWN UNDER: Whittall announces Australia plans,
makes most of World Finals trip with Stehman Motorsports
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 11, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (November 11, 2024) – It was an exciting week for Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall, not only continuing his 2024 campaign with four days of action at the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, but the Garden State wheelman simultaneously unveiled his “off-season” plans to head Down Under, set to join Rob Hair for a full stint in Australia beginning in mid-December. Whittall, a three-time winner in 2024 including a recent five-figure payday at Bridgeport Motorsports Park, will kick-off his Australian campaign with Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series Speedweek action at Perth Motorplex on December 26.
“This is exciting and I can’t wait to get started,” Justin Whittall expressed. “Just can’t thank Rob Hair enough for the opportunity. Getting to race throughout the winter in Australia will not only give me the opportunity to experience a whole new atmosphere within the sport, but it will give me the chance to stay sharp before the new season begins back home. It’s going to be an exciting next few months.”
Although Whittall has plenty to look forward to, there’s still work to be done in the States, set to close-out his 2024 United States campaign with a return visit to BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, November 16. As his World Finals trek, Whittall will pilot John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23 in BAPS’ season-ending program.
As noted, Whittall’s most recent stint for Stehman Motorsports took shape at the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on November 6-9. Of the three main events contested, Whittall qualified for two, finishing 20th and 21st on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
2024/2025 Australia Dates:
December 18th | Perth Motorplex – PRACTICE
December 26th | Perth Motorplex – SPEEDWEEK ROUND 1
December 28th-30th | Perth Motorplex – HIGH LIMIT INTERNATIONAL
January 1st | Bunbury Speedway – SPEEDWEEK ROUND 4
January 2nd | Perth Motorplex – SPEEDWEEK ROUND 5
January 4th | Bunbury Speedway – SPEEDWEEK ROUND 6
January 10th-11th | Perth Motorplex – SPEEDWEEK ROUNDS 7 & 8
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and Stehman Motorsports will close out their 2024 campaign
with action at BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday, November 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20. Earned $11,000
triumph in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Saturday,
November 2.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Greg Wilson caps 2024 campaign with World of Outlaws
World Finals
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 11, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (November 11, 2024) – Joining most of the nation’s finest open wheel aces, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing closed out their 2024 campaign with a trek to the Tar Heel State, taking part in the annual, season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, on Wednesday through Saturday, November 6-9.
Although forced to miss main event competition in each night of the World Finals, ending action with a C-Main start on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the Benton Ridge, Ohio, native made the most of his road trip south, placing his partners on the big stage one final time before closing out the year officially.
“When you’re racing at that level, you have to be perfect night in and night out. Despite some frustration with our end results, we were privileged to be there and we’re already looking forward to being a part of it next year,” Wilson, ace of the Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, said. “Can’t thank everyone for their continued support; my family, Hercules, Ohio Logistics, DNC Hydraulics…we’re all one big family and to be able to go out and do this every weekend is really special. Already looking ahead to 2025.”
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 20
Wins: 1
TKS Motorsports and Cory Eliason show speed in World of
Outlaws World Finals
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 11, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (November 11, 2024) – Three nights of competition resulted in three main event starts for Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason and TKS Motorsports, making their official debut in the annual, season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina.
Battling some of the best sprint car aces in the country, including the Greatest Show On Dirt, Eliason and TKS Motorsports highlighted their trip to the Tar Heel State with a 12th-place result in the weekend finale on Saturday, November 9, climbing four positions from 16th on the starting grid. A fourth-place finish during heat race competition propelled the Mitchellville, Iowa-based team to the evening’s main event.
Eliason and TKS Motorsports finished 19th in Thursday and Friday’s main events.
“Overall, just a solid weekend in Charlotte for TKS Motorsports. Super grateful for the opportunity to drive for Troy and Tammy [Renfro]. They are super passionate people and we molded rather quickly,” Eliason noted. “You never know what to expect when you connect with a new team. It always takes time to build a comfort level but we seemed to gel pretty fast. We just kept getting better as the weekend went on. Hoping to connect again in the future.”
“A lot of things are in the works at TKS Motorsports,” Troy Renfro added. “We’ll be moving into a new shop and quickly preparing for 2025. We’ll be making a driver decision soon and our plan is to participate in a ‘True Outlaw’ schedule. Excited to see what the future brings.”
TKS Motorsports will roll into the 2024 off-season with 25 top-tens to their credit, 18 of which within the top-five including four triumphs. The team’s most recent win occurred at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – they led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday.
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
BOHUD RACING GOES BACK TO BACK
THE 2024-25 season winning ways continued for the Bohud Racing team on Saturday night, following Michael Stewart claiming the team’s second 410 Sprintcar feature race victory in a row at Sydney International Speedway.
After winning the Sydney International Speedway season opener late last month, the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported Triple X driver was able to back up that performance on Saturday night by quickly making his way to the front of the field from his third row starting position and then going on to score a comprehensive win.
“The Bohud Racing team and I have made a fantastic start to the season, and it’s been a massive team effort that has allowed us to enjoy the early success that we have,” expressed Stewart, who had started from position five in the feature race and made his way into the lead by the completion of the fifth lap.
“On Saturday night, I had a bit of fortune come my way early on in the feature race with a couple of my main rivals dropping out, but that’s just the way it goes sometimes, and I was able to get to the front and stay there all the way through to the finish by virtue of the team providing me with an awesome race car to get the job done.”
Now with two feature race wins from three starts so far in the 2024-25 season, team owner Scott Jones couldn’t be happier with the current form of Bohud Racing who are only in their third season of 410 Sprintcar racing.
“Although we have had a successful start to the season, the team is still taking each race meeting as it comes and continuing to work hard to get better every time we hit the track,” he said.
“Sprintcar racing is one of the most competitive forms of motorsport in the world, so it’s not the place where you should get too far ahead of yourself, and we are enjoying the wins when they come our way and then moving on to focusing on our next event.”
The Bohud Racing team’s attention now turns to this week’s Sprintcars in the City event at the pop-up NAPA Speedway track in Adelaide, South Australia, as part of the Adelaide 500 Supercars event. The 410 Sprintcars will be racing on the Thursday and Friday night this week, and it’s an exciting time for the sport of speedway to be a part of one of Australia’s biggest motorsport events for the very first time.
“It’s a big honour for our team to be a part of this Adelaide 500 event, and hopefully this is the beginning of the sport of Sprintcar racing going to the next level,” enthused Scott Jones.
“Being involved with the Adelaide 500 event is going to be great exposure for the Bohud Racing team and all of our sponsors, and hopefully we can continue our current form with Michael and be amongst the front runners.”
The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2024-25 season sponsors:
• ARRMA Australia
• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares
• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong
• Inland Petroleum
• Sloanebuilt
• Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
• TriTech Lubricants
• Brindle Freight Services
• Out A Space Self Storage
• AEI Insurance Broking Group
• Highside Track Apparel
• KRE Race Engines
• B&B Graphics
* Gonzos Racing Pipes
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KEEN’S A KING AGAIN
FOR a record fifth time in a row, Michael Keen last Saturday night at the Perth Motorplex captured the winning spoils in the annual King of Wings event in the Limited Sprintcars class, and on this occasion, he picked up a $7,500 pay day.
Keen, aboard the # 95 Boyanup Cellars / Keens Truck Driver Training supported Triple X, spent the majority of the 20-lap King of Wings feature race in second, before he was able to take the lead in the closing stages and went on to score the $2,500 top prize and his fifth King of Wings victory in a row. As a result of his latest King of Wings win, Keen earned a $5,000 bonus from a group of his supporters, which made it a massive $7,500 paying night.
“To win my first King of Wings five years ago was a big deal, so to win my fifth in a row is a truly amazing achievement, not only for me, but the entire team,” the 28-year-old from Bunbury, Western Australia said, who had the perfect warmup to his King of Wings defence by taking out the Limited Sprintcars feature race spoils in the Fast Friday Night event, which also saw his older brother Daniel join him on the podium in third, the previous night at the Perth Motorplex.
“It was without a doubt one of the biggest weekends of my speedway racing career so far with running the Limited Sprintcar on both the Friday and Saturday night and the 410 Sprintcar on the Saturday night, so the team and I had a fair bit going on throughout the weekend, but it was very satisfying to be able to handle all of the pressure that came with it, especially with the $5,000 winning bonus on offer, and come away with another King of Wings win.”
Despite Keen and his team scoring back-to-back wins in the Limited Sprintcars over the weekend, it wasn’t without some challenges, which saw the team change engines between race nights. Thankfully, the Keens Race Team worked hard and were able to carry out a swift engine change. A big thanks must go to Michael’s pop, Paul Keen from Keenquip, and Shane from Higg Built Race Engines for providing their engines on the Friday and Saturday nights respectively.
On top of his Limited Sprintcar commitments, Keen continued his 410 Sprintcar learning curve on Saturday night in the latest Maddington Toyota Series round running the WA # 41 Cowara Motorsport team Triple X car. In what is his rookie season in 410 Sprintcars, Michael enjoyed his strongest performance to date, which was highlighted by winning his first race in a 410 Sprintcars in the Mid Pack Dash, in only his third race meeting. Although the feature race didn’t go according to plan, Keen showed plenty of promise, despite being innocently involved in three incidents – one which of required a front end change to the race car during the pit stop and they received some help from a few rival teams, but his run was brought to a premature end on lap 23 due to eventually succumbing to the damage sustained. That said, if it wasn’t for those incidents, he probably would have come away with a competitive result.
“Despite there being a lot to learn and work on, I’m really enjoying the move into 410 Sprintcar racing, and massive thanks must go to Steve and Sharron Duggan from Cowara Motorsport for this amazing opportunity,” Keen expressed.
“Racing a 410 Sprintcar racing has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so to be able to finally achieve it is something I’m certainly not taking for granted. I feel I’m gaining more and more confidence with every outing and the goals for the rest of the season are to get as many laps as possible and hopefully move further up the field.”
The next outing for the Keens Race Team will be this Saturday night in the Limited Sprintcar at Moora Speedway with Michael in the # 95 car, while Michael’s next 410 Sprintcar appearance is set to be the fourth Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series round on November 23 at his home track: Bunbury Speedway.
The Keens Race Team / Cowara Motorsport team would like to thank their 2024-25 season supporters:
• MJB Industries
• Wight & Emmett Stock Feeds and Pet Store
• Cowara Contractors
• Penrite Oil
• Australind Premix
• Shepheard Vacuum Truck Services
• Anstee Earthmoving Co
• Boyanup Cellars
• Keens Truck Driver Training
• Maxwill Racing Engines
• J&S Drilling
• Samios Plumbing
Hangtown 100 caps Placerville Speedway season Friday & Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets are primed to take on Placerville Speedway this Friday and Saturday for the 5th running of the Hangtown 100.
Two night ticket packages and single night tickets are available by visiting https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-111524 or by purchasing at the gate on race day. The event puts a wrap on the 2024 season at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway.
Last year saw Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson claim his second Hangtown 100 championship, while winning the feature each night. Larson also scooped up the inaugural running of the event in 2019.
This Friday’s opening night main event will hand out $5,000-to-win, with Saturday offering $10,000-to-win the much anticipated 100-lap contest.
“The Hangtown 100 has become a marquee event to close out the season at Placerville Speedway,” commented track Promoter Scott Russell. “The USAC National Midgets have put on some breathtaking shows here the last several years and we expect more of the same this weekend. Hopefully the fans will come out and support two great nights of racing this Friday and Saturday.”
The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets are set for a busy West Coast swing that gets underway at Placerville Speedway on Friday. Locust Grove, Oklahoma driver Daison Pursley brings the series point lead into the Golden State as he searches for a USAC championship, before hitting the Kubota High Limit Racing trail next year.
Behind Pursley in the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Championship standings are Xtreme Outlaw & POWRi Midget champ Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, 2024 USAC National Sprint Car titlist Logan Seavey and Zach Daum.
Seavey has put together a fantastic season across all three USAC National divisions and will be gunning for the Hangtown 100 this weekend in front of his home state fans.
Fresh off a tremendous rookie campaign with the World of Outlaws, California native and fan favorite Buddy Kofoid is geared up to return home for the Hangtown 100. Kofoid captured the event in 2022 and hopes to do so again after locking up Rookie of the Year honors last week with the Outlaws.
Former winner of the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial, Corey Day of Clovis, will be another California favorite on hand. Day has had a phenomenal season including wins at the Trophy Cup, the Super Dirt Cup and the Gold Cup Race of Champions among others.
Placerville Speedway has also hosted a pair of Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western States Midget events this year, with wins going to Hanford’s Michael Faccinto and Bakersfield’s Cade Lewis, who went on to wrap up the series title in October.
More drivers looking to bring home the Hangtown 100 will include Justin Grant, Tanner Thorson, Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom, Shane Golobic, Tyler Courtney, Tanner Carrick, Kaylee Bryson, Drake Edwards and others.
The Wingless BCRA Lightning Sprints will complement the event each night. The division has provided entertaining racing during the Hangtown 100 over the last few years. Langley, BC driver Levi Klatt brought home the big win during the finale last season.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼:
The front gate will open at 3pm each night with Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Happy Hour taking place until 6pm. Live music will be performed pre-race from 4-6pm on Friday night by Kyliana Mari, while Saturday features tunes from 3-5pm by Ed Wilson.
The pit meeting will occur at 4pm, with cars on track around 5. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
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UPDATED NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS RELEASED
November 10, 2024 – Anderson, Indiana - The National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings released its updated rankings Sunday. This is the third release since its inception on August 30, 2024.
The latest rankings come less than a week before the BITNILE.com Open Wheel Showdown November 14-16 at the “Bullring” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Aaron Willison has continued to hold the lead since the first edition was announced. But Kody Swanson has closed the gap to within two points. The Open Wheel Showdown will play a huge part in determining who the 2024 National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings champion will be. Both drivers are expected to compete in the Open Wheel Showdown.
Bobby Santos III currently sits in third place in the current rankings, but there is no mathematical way he can finish any better than third. The title will be decided between Willison and Swanson.
Thirteen of the top twenty in the most recent poll are expected to compete in this weekend’s 50K event in Las Vegas. Due to this, there could be some movement among the top twenty. The final poll will be released after December 7, 2024. The final pavement sprint car race will take place that night when the Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series visits Auburndale, Florida.
Swanson has gained ground on Willison due to several strong outings in the month of October. Swanson was crowned the 500 Sprint Car Tour champion on October 19.
Willison was at the top of the rankings from the initial release and has yet to relinquish the top spot. Willison has won twelve times in 2024 with seven different series racing coast-to-coast. Willison is also the defending Open Wheel Showdown champion.
Drivers of note in the top twenty include 15-year-old Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series points leader Colton Bettis who is currently fourth. CJ Leary who has only made seven pavement starts is eleventh.
PAVEMENT RANKINGS #3 (As of 10/10/24)
1. 56 – Aaron Willison
2. 54 – Kody Swanson
3. 43 – Bobby Santos III
4. 29 – Colton Bettis
5. 28 – Dakoda Armstrong
6. 21.5 – Dave Hamilton Jr.
7. 20 – Tyler Roahrig
8. 13 – Kyle O’Gara
9. 11 – Ryan Litt
10. 10.5 – Casey Tillman
11. 10 – CJ Leary
Jeff Montgomery
Evan Margeson
14. 9.5 – Joe Liguori
15. 8 – Taylor Ferns
16. 7 – Jake Trainor
17. 6.5 – Sport Allen
18. 6 – James Miller
Mike Murgoitio
20. 5.5 – Colton Nelson
FORWARD PROGRESS: Donny Schatz hard charges in all three
World Finals main events
FINAL World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 8780 points
Dates: Wednesday through Saturday, November 6th-9th
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, North Carolina)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Wednesday: Qualifying Only
Thursday: 14th (25th)
Friday: 15th (23rd)
Saturday: 9th (18th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 11, 2024) - An impressive
stretch, to say the least, Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian
Racing not only concluded their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
season with three main event starts in the annual, season-ending World
Finals, but the team out of Brownsburg, Indiana, hard charged their way
forward in each of the three main events contested, all of which highlighted
with a rally from 18th to ninth in the World Finals finale on Saturday,
November 9.
When the dust finally settled, Schatz, ace of the Carquest,
Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s
Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels,
No. 15 sprint car, found himself with three Hard Charger Awards, climbing a
total of 28 feature positions activating with a push from 25th to 14th on
Thursday, followed by a rally from 23rd to 15th on Friday.
Schatz concluded his 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign third in the final championship standings. The Fargo, North Dakota, native participated in 65 main events, earning 53 top-ten finishes with 30 of them resulting within the top-five. The ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion earned five World of Outlaws victories on the year, his most recent at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 12 - the Keystone Showdown victory earned Schatz a $20,000 payday.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 65
Wins: 5
Top-5s: 30
Top-10s: 53
TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY RACE PROMOTER HUGH DEERY AT 2024 PRI SHOW
-- Deery's book "Successful Race Track Promotion" and legacy are the topics of discussion in PRI'S T.O.P.S Headquarters --
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (November 4, 2024) –
Promoter Hugh Deery’s colorful legacy spanned over half a century of family ownership at Rockford Speedway. A special panel will discuss that legacy through the lens of Deery’s 1982 book, “Successful Race Track Promotion.”
The “Tribute to Hugh Deery” Event will be held in the Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) T.O.P.S. Headquarters on Friday, December 13 at 3:00pm with a lively hour-long panel discussion, followed by a half-hour of Q&A. The conversation will center on Hugh Deery’s central message, “We’re in the entertainment business, not the automobile racing business” and how that idea translates into today’s motorsports marketplace.
“Reading Hugh Deery’s words today can remind us that however much the world has changed since he wrote them in 1982, the basic message of pleasing your audience remains,” said Tribute organizer John Stiles, “It’s an honor to part of bringing Hugh’s message to a new audience.”
Tribute attendees will also receive access to a special collection of highlights from Hugh Deery’s book.
Hugh Deery first worked as an usher at Rockford Speedway before he and his wife Jody put the money together to buy the race track in 1966. Through his experience of running the Speedway, Deery became an outspoken champion for fellow motorsports promoters, sharing his insights and advice at meetings and conventions across the country.
Deery eventually compiled his ideas into the book “Successful Race Track Promotion” in 1982. But little did he know that just two years later he would leave his wife Jody, and their sons and daughter, to run Rockford Speedway after his untimely death. The family would continue to run Rockford Speedway until its closure and sale in 2023.
The PRI Show attracts attendees from all 50 states and all over the world, including professional race teams, retail shops, warehouse distributors, engine builders, fabricators, dealers, installers, jobbers, and media. By registering early, attendees will ensure they receive their credentials before the Show—beginning in October—allowing them to save time and bypass lines at the on-site registration desk.
To register for the 2024 PRI Show, secure hotel reservations, and for more information, visit PRI2024.com/Attend.
RYAN LITT READY FOR RETURN TO VEGAS OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN
Article Credit: Tommy Goudge
LONDON, Ont. (November 9, 2024) - The No. 07 Ryan Litt
Racing team is excited to return to Nevada next week to finish their 2024
season by taking another shot at a $50,000 prize.
The Open Wheel Showdown is scheduled November 14-16 at The
Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and is again the highest-paying
asphalt Sprint Car event of the year. The first edition of the Open Wheel
Showdown was held in December 2023, and it was the team's first time
competing at the semi-banked 3/8 mile track. It is almost 3,500 kilometres
(more than 2,000 miles) southwest of the team's home base in London,
Ontario, Canada.
"I love the track," exclaimed Ryan. "It’s a great layout and
configuration for Sprint Cars. It’s not too small where you can’t pass, and
it’s not too big that the cars get strung out. The pavement is in good
shape; it’s really smooth and has a ton of grip. It’s not exactly the same
as any tracks we race in the Midwest but it’s somewhat comparable to a mix
of Birch Run and Owosso."
The team now has notes on both the track and some technical
differences which took them some time to adjust to last year. Ryan and the
team compete predominantly in the Must See Racing series with their
Leitch-powered Diablo chassis. The MSR rules permit 410 cubic inch engines
and mandate American Racer tires, whereas winged asphalt Sprint Cars in
other parts of the continent are often powered by 360 cubic inch engines
with Hoosier tires. Restrictors are mandated on the injector stacks of the
410's (and some 360's) to balance the playing field for the Open Wheel
Showdown, and Hoosiers will again be the spec tire for the event in Vegas.
"It’s nice that we have some notes to go off of, so we
should be really close right out of the trailer," Ryan noted. "Last year it
took us quite a few sessions to figure out the fuel settings with the
restrictors, and also what RPM range we needed to run in with the lower
power.
"Of course, it always feels great switching over to a softer
tire compound as well. I forget just how locked down you are on Hoosiers. It
gives you a lot of confidence in the car, and makes you feel like you can
stick it anywhere you need to in traffic."
The team found success this season despite running a limited
schedule; Ryan claimed a Must See Racing series win in August at Michigan's
Berlin Raceway, and stood on the podium at two other MSR series events in
2024. He also had a very strong showing in the 2023 Open Wheel Showdown,
running in the top five for much of the 100-lap feature and dicing for the
second position with Jason Blonde and Bobby Santos III. A mechanical failure
late in the race derailed a potential top five finish. Ryan was one of
several Canadian drivers to put in competitive showings last year, and
British Columbia driver Aaron Willison eventually locked down the win.
"We had a really strong effort last year so we’re definitely
looking to build on that," Ryan said. "It’s unfortunate how that race ended
for us because I think we definitely had a podium finish secured. It would
have been pretty cool to have two Canadians in the top three."
Travelling across the continent is no small feat for any
race team, and Ryan is grateful for all the support he is receiving again
this year.
"I couldn't do this without the support of my Mom and Dad,
as well as my team; Beach McIntyre, Brent Milovich, and Mike Turner," noted
Ryan. "It takes a lot of effort and sacrifice from them to make a big race
like this - especially one that's so far away - so I'm very appreciative and
grateful for them."
Sponsorship is also vital to the effort, and the team wishes
to thank Glenn Styres Racing, BS&B Radiator, Xtreme Metal Worx, Jim & Deb
Seaton, and Leaf Racewear for their support.
More information about the Open Wheel Showdown is available
at www.openwheelshowdown.com and live pay-per-view streaming coverage will
be provided by Speed Sport TV (www.speedsport.tv).
About: The No. 07 Ryan Litt Racing team is based in London, Ontario, Canada and currently competes in the winged asphalt Sprint Car division at oval tracks across the midwestern United States. Ryan has driven a variety of race cars on both dirt and asphalt over his 30-year racing career, and competed in events as far away as South Africa. The team would like to thank all of their sponsors for their support, including BS&B Radiator, Xtreme Metal Worx, Glenn Styres Racing, Jim & Deb Seaton, and Leaf Racewear. Visit www.ryanlitt.com for more information, and follow Ryan and the team on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube by searching for Ryan Litt Racing.
LOGAN WILLIAMS WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL 2024 SEASON SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
(Ontario, CA, November 8, 2024) Nearly nine months after
opening up the 2024 Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series
season at Perris Auto Speedway, rising star Logan Williams will close the
campaign on the same track this Saturday night, November 9th. The
Flowdynamics driver enters Saturday’s event seventh in series points.
Last weekend, Williams, 28, contested his final out-of-town race of the year in the 57th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Western World Championships at Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway. The Yorba Linda, California resident began the opening night of the two-day program by setting the 31st fastest qualifying time in the 45 car field. Placed into a stacked 10-lap heat race that only advanced five directly into the A main, Williams started eighth and missed the transfer by one spot when he rolled past the checkers in sixth.
For the B main, which started a whopping 24 cars, Williams, wheeling the handsome Flowdynamics #5W, started 11th. To get one of the transfers into the A main, he had to get to fourth. The 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year moved forward in the race but could only get as far as eighth before he ran out of laps. It was the only time in 2024 that he did not start a USAC/CRA main event.
Night number two of the Western World Championships started off better for the likable Williams. However, he once again finished sixth and was forced to run in the B main for the second night in a row. In that B, he had a much better result when he placed second in the 12-lapper to punch his ticket into the A main event.
Things looked bright enough for Williams, who started 15th in the 26-car field. Unfortunately, matters unraveled fast, and his time in the A was limited. To be exact, four laps! A steering problem knocked the car and driver out of the race with a disappointing 26th-place finish.
Williams and his team are ready to rumble one more time on Saturday. He enters the fray seventh in points but has a good chance of finishing sixth. The driver currently in sixth, Williams' brother, Cody, is only 10 points ahead of him.
Spectator gates at Saturday’s season finale will open at 5:00 PM, and racing will begin 30 minutes earlier than normal at 6:30. Adult tickets are $30.00. For Seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
Whenever you get the chance to meet Williams in person, be sure to see him in the pits. He will gladly sign autographs and have his fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
9/7/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
9/28/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
10/12/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 8th B Main
11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 26th A Main
EDDIE TAFOYA JR HEADS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY TO FINISH HIS 2024 SEASON
(Chino, CA, November 7, 2024) Eddie Tafoya Jr. will head to
the racetrack for the final time in 2024 when the Avanti Windows and Doors
USAC/CRA Sprint Cars visit Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday night,
November 9th. The race will be followed by a short winter before he heads
back to the track early in 2025.
Saturday’s race will be the ninth time the popular 27-year-old has raced at Perris in 2024. After a rough start at the track at the beginning of the year when he was clobbered by another car at the season opener in February and when he exited the second race when his steering box broke with three laps to go in March, he has reeled off six straight top 10 finishes on the lightning quick half-mile clay oval. The best of the streak came the last time the series stopped at its home track on September 21st. On that night, Tafoya finished sixth in the 30-lap main.
Tafoya did not chase the series title in 2024 and missed some races, but the 2019 Rookie of the Year will still finish 11th in the championship point standings.
Last week Tafoya and his Specialty Fasteners team headed to Arizona for two nights of racing in the 57th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Western World Championships at the Mohave Valley Raceway. One of the country's longest-running and most prestigious sprint car races, the event drew 45 cars from nine different states on Friday and 42 cars on Saturday.
The first night was the better of the two for the Chino Hills, California-based racer. He ended up with the 18th best time in qualifying of the 45 cars on hand at the banked 1/3 mile clay oval. He started on the outside of the front row and raced to the win in his 10-lap heat race. That led to a direct transfer into the 30-lap A main event.
Starting 17th in the toughest traditional sprint car field assembled west of the Mississippi in 2024, Tafoya moved forward to finish 14th.
Twenty-four hours later and poised for a good night, things did not go as planned. The evening started well enough when the likable driver recorded the seventh-fastest time in hot laps. Unfortunately, problems set in after that. When he came out to qualify, he could not get the car to fire. That meant he would get one lap at the end of the time trial session. Sadly, the car would not fire again.
The problem ended up being the magneto ground wire came apart. Missing qualifying meant that Tafoya would have to start at the back of any race he contested on the night. He could not make the call for the heat race, but the team had the car ready to run in the B main.
Starting last, 21st, in the B main, Tafoya had his work cut out for him. He needed to pass 17 cars to reach fourth, the final transfer spot to the A main. With only 12 laps to get there and lots of traffic, the odds were stacked against him. Once the green flag waved, Tafoya quickly proved that his car was running again as he raced forward. He was up to 14th when the checkered signaled the end of the race.
The B main finish seemed to have spelled the end for Tafoya, but he still had an ace up his sleeve in the form of a provisional. He wisely used it and started at the back of the 26-car field. Unfortunately, after 14 laps, the veteran driver pulled off the track with issues again. It was the end of the line, and he finished 25th.
Spectator gates at Saturday’s season finale will open at 5:00 PM, and racing will begin 30 minutes earlier than normal at 6:30. Adult tickets are $30.00. For Seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
September 21 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
October 5 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 8th A Main
November 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
November 2 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 25th A Main
Kody Hartlaub Endures First Year Grind, Earns Two 410
Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Honors
East Berlin, PA – November 8 2024
For Kody Hartlaub, the transition from racing 358 sprint cars to competing in the 410 sprint car division has been a whirlwind of learning, growth, and resilience. Ending his rookie season on a high note, Hartlaub has been recognized for his commendable efforts, securing the Rookie of the Year honors at both Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway in Pennsylvania.
The Littlestown, PA native kicked off the year by running a dozen races in the Ninety-Five Motorsports No.95, a team that is a collaborative effort by Pat Brewer and himself. In those twelve races, he scored eight top-fifteen finishes, including one top-ten. Very respectable stats for a rookie on the tough Central Pennsylvania circuit. In fact, they were good enough to draw the attention of the Trone Outdoor team, who contacted him about wheeling their well-known No.39.
Hartlaub moved to the Trone Outdoor Motorsports seat at the end of May and things started promisingly for the new combination, marked by a strong chemistry and a culture of collaboration. In their first 17 races together, the team achieved ten top-ten finishes, boasting an average finish of 10.5. However, the journey was not without its challenges. In the latter part of the season, they faced setbacks with only three top-ten finishes out of the last 24 races, averaging a 15.3 finish. Hartlaub, despite these hurdles, managed to finish 13th in the point standings at Williams Grove Speedway and 10th at Lincoln Speedway.
“I wouldn’t have been able to do what I did with my own team or make the move to John’s (Trone) team without the support of my partners who have supported me from the start. A huge thank you to Brewer Home Improvements, J Fuels, MooseBlocks.com, Bigham Appraisal, Griffith Plumbing Services, and T & N Solutions, plus many others who have backed us. And of course, I can’t forget Trone Outdoor.”, Hartlaub said.
Reflecting on the season, Hartlaub revealed, “The plan for the whole year was to learn. During the second half, we struggled with motor issues and couldn’t find a balance, but every race has been a lesson.” His initial goal was to achieve a win, which he came close to early in the season, leading 24 laps one night at Lincoln. Despite not clinching a victory, Hartlaub views the experience as part of his learning curve.
The competition transition from 358s to 410s presented significant challenges. The competition in the 410 division is so tight, that every minor detail matters. Every detail can become an advantage if you’re paying attention, or a disadvantage if you aren’t.
Hartlaub admitted that the second half of the season was particularly demanding, but the team stayed resilient, maintaining open communication even when performance dipped.
“During the second half, we were plagued with some mechanical issues and found it tough to find a repetitive balance. Despite the struggles, the team never gave up. We all pointed out areas for improvement, both individually and collectively,” he shared.
Mentally, the season tested Hartlaub’s resolve. He admitted to moments when the pressure mounted, particularly towards the end of the season, but stayed steadfast in his commitment to learning. His confidence took a hit towards the end, but he stands firm knowing that having a full season under his belt prepares him better for 2025.
With the experience of a full season behind him, Hartlaub is optimistic about his prospects for next season. A pivotal element in Hartlaub’s development was the steadfast support from his team and the strong relationships he cultivated within the racing community.
“Understanding what to expect makes a world of difference. Being 100% focused throughout every race night, with attention to every detail, are lessons I will carry forward,” he emphasized.
Balancing a demanding racing schedule, family commitments, and a day job, Hartlaub has been supported by a dedicated team and an understanding family. Hartlaub competed in 53 races this year, more than double his previous track time, and he attributes his ability to juggle the demands to the team’s disciplined schedule.
“We had dedicated shop nights to work on our equipment and talk about things, plus we planned ahead for what nights we were going to race. That helped me keep my family life and work life in a good place, which kept my head clear and allowed me to focus when I was in the car.”, Hartlaub shared.
Hartlaub says he is motivated by the desire to prove his capabilities at this level of the sport. His rookie season in the 410 sprint car division has set a strong foundation toward that goal.
“I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish with my own team what we did together with the Trone Outdoor team. I’d like to thank John Trone, Kevin Frey, and the rest of the Trone outdoor team for this year, along with my own guys: my dad, mom, Pat Brewer, Justin Reese, Austin Funk, my family, and my wife. “, Hartlaub said.
Looking forward, Hartlaub is eager to incorporate the lessons from his rookie season into his sophomore campaign. With a realistic understanding of the demands of the 410 series, he aims to sharpen his skills.
“The experiences and challenges we’ve navigated this year
have prepared me pretty well. I’m determined to enter next season more
prepared, focused, and confident,” Hartlaub asserts, ready to take on his
second full-time season in 2025.
SEASON STATS
53 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 14 top 10’s, 29 top 15’s, 38 top 20
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - Brewer Home Improvements, LLC
KODY HARTLAUB RACING
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Photo Credit: McIntyre Photography
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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their
partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
Trone Outdoor
J Fuels
Brewer Home Improvements, LLC
MooseBlocks.com
Bigham Appraisal
Griffith Plumbing Services
T and N Solutions
Maxim Chassis
Rider Racing Engines
Keizer Wheels
Kelly Racing Fuels
Smith Titanium
Herr Electric
Siegel Racing 59
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Pretzel Boy
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JEFF DYER MAKES MAIN EVENT BOTH NIGHTS AT THE WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Yucca Valley, CA, November 6, 2024) Southern California
sprint car driver Jeff Dyer had a dream come true last Friday and Saturday
when he qualified for both main events in the Avanti Windows and Doors 57th
Western World Championships at Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway. For the
lifelong sprint car fan turned driver, it was his first time competing in
one of the world's oldest and most prestigious sprint car races.
Dyer’s sprint car fascination began as a kid at legendary Ascot Park in Gardena, California. Those early days at the track brewed a dream of his to race cars. No, not NASCAR, Indy Cars, NHRA, or Formula One. He wanted to race sprint cars. In a career that saw him start in karts and lightning sprints, he has now fulfilled his ambition by racing 410 sprint cars on the left coast for several seasons. To take it one step further, last week, his aspiration blossomed when he got to drive in the famous Western World race and compete against some of the best drivers in the sport.
“It was a pretty big deal,” Dyer enthused when asked what the weekend meant to him. “There were a lot of good cars there and it was the first time I got to race with the national guys. That was pretty cool. I really did not have a lot of expectations going into the weekend since I have not driven the sprint car a lot since July. Just to make the main both nights was great. I am still on cloud nine.”
The two races were only the third and fourth for Dyer after a nasty crash at Perris Auto Speedway on July 13th. The violent tangle with another car and the crash wall left him with a broken right arm and a concussion. Initially, the California Highway Patrol Officer, who speeds around dirt tracks when he is not at work, thought he was done for the season. While he has wheeled his lightning sprint car several times since the ferocious crash, driving a fire-breathing 410 sprint car is a whole different ballgame. Last weekend, Dyer was on his game and up to the task.
On the Friday preliminary night at Mohave, 45 cars showed up to race in the biggest traditional sprint car race in the West this year. Dyer, who lives in Yucca Valley, California, was the 26th-fastest qualifier in time trials. The now-veteran driver began his 10-lap heat in seventh and had to get to fifth to earn a ticket straight into the main event. He advanced to sixth and was closing in on the fifth-place car when he ran out of laps and had to go to the B main.
The B main required Dyer to finish in the top four to get to the 30-lap A main event. He did just that, finishing fourth, comfortably ahead of the fifth-place driver.
To say the least, Dyer had his work cut out for him in the opening night main. He started 24th in the 26-car field. However, he was up to the challenge and quickly passed seven cars and was running 17th. Unfortunately, his progress was halted when he was forced out of the race on lap 14 when his rear end broke. That left him with a 24th place finish.
The dream continued 24 hours later at the finale. After being a little slower in qualifying, the night worked out well.
“I did not qualify as good as I did on Friday because we did not go out until pretty late and the track had changed a lot,” Dyer said about night #2. “I looked at the lineup for the heat race and thought, ‘Oh man.’ It was going to be tough. If we did not transfer from that we would start deep in the B. But from the drop of the green we had a good car, was able to run the bottom and it worked out.”
It worked out indeed, as Dyer passed two cars and secured the final transfer spot into the 30-lap Western World finale. Starting 20th in the 26-car field. He stayed in that vicinity the entire race and ended up finishing 21st.
This Saturday night, November 9th, Dyer will be swapping his helmet for a crew chief hat at Perris Auto Speedway. His 17-year-old son, Seth, will take over the cockpit of the #39 car for the final Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns race of 2024. It will only be his fourth race of the year in the restricted 410 sprint car class. The teen swept the show, winning both the heat race and the main event on August 17th.
“We are putting Seth in the car,” the proud dad said of his son. “He worked his tail off getting the car together for the Western World. So, I told him he could run it at Perris this weekend.”
Dyer received some other great news before the Western World Championships. He had put his name in the ringer for one of the invitations to compete in the sprint car portion of the Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway on Thanksgiving weekend. However, not being a regular in the USCS series, things were not looking good. That all changed when fellow Southern California racer Eddie Tafoya Jr. had some other plans come up, and he could not make the race. Thus, he relinquished his spot to Dyer, who will be in the familiar Cal Smith Racing/Dyer Motorsports #39 in the historic speed contest.
In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.
Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
9/28/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
10/5/24 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
10/26/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 24th A Main
11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 21st A Main
Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main
7/27/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway PAS Young Gun Sprints 1st A Main
9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars DNS
9/28/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
10/5/24 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
10/26/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
SEXTON GATLIN RACING WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
(Lakeside, CA, November 6, 2024) After a weekend competing in the historic Avanti Windows and Doors 57th Annual Western World Championships at Arizona’s Mojave Valley Raceway, Sexton Gatlin Racing drivers Brent Sexton and his 20-year-old son Grant will return to California to race in the Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway on Thanksgiving weekend. That will be the last race for the family-owned racing team in 2024.
Great weather and a stacked field of drivers from nine different states showed up for the West’s biggest traditional sprint car race of 2024. Forty-five cars took part in two-lap qualifying on Friday night. Grant was 15th out of the 45. Brent, 52, turned in a lap of 15.595. That ended up being frustrating as only the fastest 36 cars made the heat races. The time was 37th fastest. The 36th car’s lap was 15.493. That put Brent in the C main. However, attrition in the heats saw the C main canceled. Thus, cars slated to start in the C were moved up to the back of the B main.
Brake issues intervened Grant’s run in the 12-lap B. The brake mount on the rear end bent and broke. That left the 2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car champion with a 24th-place finish and seemingly out of the A-main.
Brent finished 18th in the B and owned the last provisional to enter the A main. However, Grant was next in line for a provisional for the 30-lapper. So, Brent stepped aside and gave up his spot for his son.
Starting 25th in the 26-car field, young Grant quickly drove forward to the 21st spot. Unfortunately, on a lap six yellow, he rolled into the work area with the same brake issue. The crew sent him on his way, and he restarted in the back.
His return to the race was short-lived. One lap after the green flew, Grant pulled off the track with the same brake issue and was done for the night with a 26th-place finish.
Saturday night started better for family patriarch Brent. He qualified one spot better in 6th, which guaranteed him a spot in a heat race. For Grant, he qualified 27th. The heat races were not kind for the Lakeside, California-based team as Brent finished seventh in his, and Grant was ninth in his 10-lapper. That sent both of them to the B main.
Both SGR drivers moved forward in the B main. Brent, 52, started 15th and steered his pretty #44 to a 10th-place finish. That meant his night was done. On the other hand, Grant was the show. Starting ninth, he was quickly up to fifth early in the race. He had to pass one more car to transfer to the A main. However, coming off turn four on the fifth circuit, he slid off the top of the corner. He kept his foot planted and did not stop. But he slipped five spots back to ninth.
The youthful Grant did not give up after his off-road excursion in turn four. Instead, he challenged the top of the track and rim rode past four cars. That still left him one spot shy of the transfer. On the final go-around, he secured the last transfer to the 30-lap finale.
Grant started the main in 21st. Unfortunately, his race only lasted 11 laps. The same brake issue reared its ugly head again, and he was forced out of the race with a disappointing 23rd-place result.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 14th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 18th B Main
11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 10th B Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 24th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 26th A Main
11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 23rd A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
9/28/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
10/26/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
AJ Bender 2024 Results
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
Knoxville Raceway Increases 410 Purse and Introduces Rule
Change for 360 Engines in 2025
Knoxville, Iowa (November 7, 2024) - Knoxville Raceway is pleased to
announce exciting updates for the 2025 racing season, including a
significant purse increase for the Knoxville Championship Series 410 sprint
car class and the approval of aluminum engine blocks in the 360 class. These
updates underscore our commitment to supporting racers and enhancing the
competition for fans
410 Purse Increase:
For the upcoming season, Knoxville Raceway will boost the start money for
the 410 A Main event. Starting payouts will increase from $700 in 2024 to
$1,000 in 2025. With this adjustment, the total 410 A Main purse will rise
to $41,890.
“This increase is a testament to our Race Committee and Fair Board’s commitment to reinvesting in the sprint car racing,” said Race Director John McCoy. “We’re fortunate to have the support and resources to make this happen, showing our appreciation to the dedicated teams competing here each week.”
The 2025 Knoxville Championship Series 410 A Main purse:
1. $6,000 2. $4,000 3. $3,000, 4. $2,750 5. $2,250 6. $2,000 7. $2,000 8.
$1,750 9. $1,500,
10. $1,250 11. $1,200 12. $1,175 13. $1,150 14. $1,125 15. $1,100 16. $1,075
17. $1,050,
18. $1,025 19. $1,000 20. $1,000 21. $1,000 22. $1,000 23. $1,000 24.
$1,000.
“We are excited to continue building the best weekly sprint car program in
the country,” said General Manager Jason Reed. “Our fans, race teams,
marketing partners, and the Fair Board’s dedication make it all possible.
We’re committed to keeping weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway thriving.”
360 Engine Rule Change:
For the past three seasons, Knoxville Raceway officials have been working on
the potential implementation of aluminum engine blocks in the 360 class.
Historically, only steel blocks were permitted. After careful evaluation,
The Knoxville Raceway Race Committee voted unanimously to allow both steel
and aluminum blocks beginning in the 2025 season.
The rule amendment will read:
RULE 3.0 - 360 Sprints (363.6)
A. ENGINE/BLOCK – *Steel or Aluminum cast blocks only, if there are new
engine components and/or a new engine configuration they must be submitted
for approval to Knoxville Raceway prior to being introduced into
competition. Aluminum blocks will require placement of Knoxville logo
stamped 50lb (two 25# weights) on the rear motor plate in specified
locations. These weights will be available from Knoxville Raceway.
“There has been a growing concern from teams and engine
builders over the rising cost and availability of steel blocks,” said Race
Director John McCoy. “This new aluminum block rule does not limit to any one
manufacturer, permitting teams to use new or used blocks from any source.
Aluminum blocks offer the advantage of being repairable, which can help
manage costs for our race teams. Skip Jackson and Mike Proffitt have been
working on this project to keep the additional weight placements safely
within the engine compartment, helping to offset any weight advantages of an
aluminum block.”
Looking forward to 2025, our72nd season of weekly racing begins with the NOS
Energy Drink World of Outlaws on April 18 and 19, followed by the Pella
Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener on April 26.
The 2025 Knoxville Championship Series will include a point fund of over $100,000, including $20,000 to win for the 410 Class. The 360 Class pays $8,000 to win and the Pro Sprints pays $1,000 to the winner. Total point payout for the three classes is more than $150,000 in cash and another $150,000 worth of contingency prizes at the end of the season banquet, plus the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) provides insurance for all 2024 Knoxville point eligible drivers.
Four-Day ticket packages for the 2025 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on August 6-9 will go on sale to the public December 1, 2024. Look for our complete 2025 schedule at www.knoxvilleraceway.com and on the MyRacePass app.
For all marketing partnership inquiries please email General
Manager, Jason Reed at JasonR@knoxvilleraceway.com
For more information about Knoxville Raceway visit KnoxvilleRaceway.com and
follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X-Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. For tickets
or more information visit knoxvilleraceway.com or call 641-842-5431.
NEW USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR CHAMPION R.J. JOHNSON HEADS FIELD
FOR PERRIS SEASON CLOSER
(Perris, CA, November 5, 2024) R.J. Johnson will first
appear as the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series champion
this Saturday night, November 9th, when Perris Auto Speedway closes its 28th
racing season. Joining the premier traditional sprint car series west of the
Mississippi on the open-wheel side of the program will be the GAS Chassis
Young Gun Sprints and the Senior Sprints. The program will also feature
Jerry Dodd’s Champion’s Night for the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks,
and American Factory Stocks.
The USAC/CRA crown has been a dream for the friendly second-generation driver. Heading into Saturday's 22nd and final race of the season, Johnson has 16 top five finishes and 20 top-10s. Among his impressive outings were wins at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on June 8th and the Santa Maria Speedway on September 7th. He has also had three runner-up finishes. He has finished third and fourth four times each and has three fifth-place results. The only time the consistent driver has placed out of the top 10 this year was an 11th at Perris on June 22nd.
“It is a testament to my mom, my stepmom, my dad, my wife, my kids, everybody,” a happy Johnson told announcer Drake York after sewing up the crown. “It takes a lot to do this. When you are from Arizona, it is traveling, and you lose every weekend. We have to leave Friday; we are gone Saturday and drive home Sunday.”
“It is a good race car, good engines, and everybody behind me helping me. It takes a lot. I am at the shop all the time. My poor wife has to put up with me being gone nonstop. It is tough. Good chassis from Sherman Racecars; we got them a CRA Championship now. Jerry (Petty) from Avanti & Jugo Foods, Pro Flyer Engines, Martin Auto Museum. I want to thank everybody. This is awesome; it is a dream come true.”
Johnson, who resides in Laveen, Arizona, with his wife Megan and their children, won the USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award in 2005. In 2013, he began an impressive five-year streak as champion in the now-defunct USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series.
Over the years in USAC/CRA he has garnered nine main event victories. Among those was a reign of terror at Perris, where he won three main events in a row from June 24th through August 26th in 2017. He nearly stretched that victory streak to four straight wins that September before running out of laps when he was clearly the fastest car on the track.
In eight starts at Perris this season, Johnson has two runner-up outings, finished fourth and fifth two times each, one eighth, and the aforementioned 11th.
Johnson led the points chase three separate times in the season. He initially led after the third race of the year but lost the top spot one race later. He returned to the lead in race six before relinquishing the lofty position at the eighth contest of the campaign. He diligently fought and clawed his way back to the leader's spot on September 21st, when he placed second at Perris. From that night on, he led the rest of the way.
From September through last Saturday’s event at Mohave, Johnson was by far the best driver in the Series. His consistency since then has been one of his keys to the victory. Since his win at Santa Maria on September 1st, he finished second twice, third three times, and fourth twice.
“Congratulations to R.J. and his team on a great season and a well-deserved championship,” Perris promoter Don Kazarian said. “He is always a contender, and his consistency this season has been incredible. If you ever want to see where R.J. is on the track, just look towards the front of the field. He is always up there.”
Spectator gates at Saturday’s season finale will open at 5:00 PM, and racing will begin at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For Seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.
Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
November 9th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com
Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/
GAS Chassis
Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/
Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/
Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/
Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/
LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/
Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/
Mike’s Produce
Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/
Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/
Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/
Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/
Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/
Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/
Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/
4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/
For information on 2025 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.
Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl
Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/
Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/
DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.
mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
Huset's Speedway 2025 Schedule Showcases 22 Race Nights, Including $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals and $75,000-to-Win Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Nov. 6, 2024) - The 2025 racing schedule at Huset's Speedway is filled with 22 nights of competition from the middle of May through the end of August.
The BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals returns as one of the crown jewel events across the country. The four-day World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event runs June 18-21 with a pair of six-figure payouts up for grabs. The Huset's Hustle is June 18-19 with the opening night offering $20,000 to win and the finale $100,000 to win. The BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals preliminary night on June 20 pays $20,000 to win with the event finale providing a whopping $250,000 to the winner.
Another marquee event - the Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass - will feature an increased purse. The four-day spectacle is July 16-19 with Kwik Star Night on July 19 providing a track-record $75,000 to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A Main.
Four-day tickets and camping for the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals as well as the Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
The season comes to a close with another stellar event during Labor Day Weekend. The Bull Haulers Brawl kicks off Championship Weekend on Aug. 29. The World of Outlaws wraps up the weekend and the Huset's Speedway season by invading the high-banked track Aug. 30-31 during the Huset's Shootout.
The Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Car Series remain as the primary weekly divisions at Huset's Speedway.
The Mother's Day Opener is slated to start the season on Sunday, May 11, and the midpoint of the season is the Border Battle during Hall of Fame Night on July 13.
Visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com to view the entire 2025 racing schedule.
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
Jackson Motorplex Featuring Seven Nights of Sprint Car Racing in 2025
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Nov. 6, 2024) - The Jackson Motorplex schedule in 2025 will encompass seven nights of action with winged sprint cars slated to compete each night.
The 47 th annual Jackson Nationals presented by Wyffels Hybrids wraps up the season with a doubleheader that is moved to Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20. The finale of the event sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars pays $12,000 to win and $1,200 to start. The Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars will also be part of the racing program both nights.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will visit Jackson Motorplex twice next season with races on Wednesday, June 4, and Saturday, Aug. 16. Late Model Street Stocks will be the support class on June 4.
The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will have three more dates on tap with the track's season opener set for Friday, May 23. The $10,000-to-win Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle runs Friday, July 11, and a show on Friday, July 25, is also on the schedule. The Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars will also race each of those three nights.
Visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com to view the entire 2025 racing schedule.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Carrick Captures Pair of Top 5’s in Stockton, CA
PETERSEN MEDIA: Traveling to Stockton, CA on Saturday night to take part in both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour season finale as well as the King of the West/NARC season finale, Tanner Carrick was strong in both cars as he ran second in 360ci action and backed it up with a 5th place finish in the 410ci finale.
“We have had a ton of podiums and Top-5’s this year, and while they are really good finishes I really want to do a better job of turning those into wins,” Tanner Carrick said. “Clark Riolo and my team do a great job of giving me a fast car night in and night out, and Saturday was no different.”
With 24 cars checked in for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour’s finale, Carrick got his night off to a quick start as he timed in 4th quickest in time trials after going out near the end of the qualifying session.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Lincoln, CA driver flexed his muscle as he got into second when the heat race came to life. Based on his heat finish, and his qualifying efforts, he locked himself into the High Sierra Industries Dash, where a third place finish put him in the second row of the feature event.
With the trace track still taking shape after having a lot of moisture in it during the early part of the night, Carrick was able to maneuver and keep pace with the lead duo of Justin Sanders and DJ Netto as the race came to life.
Unable to get into an early rhythm with stoppages slowing the flow of the race, Carrick was able to continually stick with the lead duo as they broke away from the pack.
As race leader, Justin Sanders, endured late issues as traffic became a factor, Carrick was a full benefactor as he moved into second. Unable to get to Netto in the closing laps, Carrick capped the SCCT feature off with a runner up finish.
A total of 20 cars with 410ci power under their hoods checked in for the final NARC race of the 2024 season, and Carrick was equally as fast in this car as well as he timed in sixth quickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Carrick didn’t get the jump he wanted from the inside lane and slipped back to second. Finishing second, Carrick missed out on a Dash berth, but still had a good starting spot in the feature event as he was slated to take the green flag from the fourth row.
In what turned out to be a wild feature event, Carrick slipped back to ninth in the early goings as the ever changing Stockton Dirt Track surface quickly started to go away and build up a cushion. Working into sixth just before the halfway point of the feature, Carrick made his first appearance in the top-five on the 15th lap before slipping back to sixth with just five laps left in the race.
Sitting in sixth in the final laps, race long leader, Tim Kaeding, had tire issues and as he pulled off it propelled Carrick back into fifth where he went on to finish.
“Happy to get more good results for everyone, and really thankful to have a great team behind me,” Carrick said. “It’s been a great year, and hopefully we can grab another win in some of these finale races.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 64, Wins: 7, Top 5’s: 30, Top 10’s: 39
ON TAP: Carrick will be right back to it on Saturday night in Stockton, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Andy Forsberg Officially Claims 2024 Sprint Car Challenge Tour Championship
PETERSEN MEDIA: For the second time in his storied career, Andy Forsberg claimed the Sprint Car Challenge Tour Championship, marking his 28th career driving championship including the Placerville Speedway Track Title claimed earlier this season.
“The night itself didn’t go how we had hoped, but we had a great body of work that put us in a position where we could afford to have that night and still win the championship,” Andy Forsberg said. “It is a testament to the group of guys that works on this car at the shop, and to the sponsors that are on the side of our car.”
Checking in at the Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday night for the final SCCT event of the season, 24 cars made the call and Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in 12th fastest in time trials.
Slated to start in the second row of his heat race, “Mr. Excitement” had some good fortune on his side as another car’s issues catapulted him to the front row of his heat race.
Needing to pick up the win to garner a spot in the Dash, Forsberg and Tristan Guardino ran hard into turns one and two, but Forsberg drifted up the track and Guardino was able to get the advantage over him.
Ending up with a third place finish in his heat, Forsberg found himself in the 12th starting spot for the 30-lap feature event. On a track that was still a bit narrow, Forsberg was patient in the early laps and missed a couple of tangles that happened near him.
Forsberg’s luck, however, did run out on the eighth lap as cars tangled in front of him, he spun to a stop but contact from another car caused severe frame damage which forced him to call it a night early.
“We were pretty the first flew laps, but our luck ran out,” Forsberg said with a smile. “It was a fun year with this team, and I know Paul (owner) has big plans for the team in 2025 and beyond, so that is something exciting for sure. Also, I thought the track on Saturday was really fun and I am eager to see how Tony Noceti and his team keep developing it.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-47, Wins-6, Top 5’s-24, Top 10’s-31
ON TAP: While the point season is over, Forsberg and company still have more races to run. Saturday night the team makes a return trip to Stockton, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Sanders’ Streak Snapped in Stockton with Dale Miller
Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA- Starting 2024 with a five-race win streak, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports looked to end their season on a five-race win streak as they entered Saturday’s Sprint Car Challenge Tour finale having won their last four races. While it looked like Sanders was well on his way to capping off the feat, issues in traffic while leading late in the race dashed those hopes.
“Unfortunately, we just got caught up with another car losing the handle right in front of us,” Justin Sanders said. “We had a really good car, and I think we showed that not only leading, but going from 14th to eighth to six laps after the incident.”
While chasing the NARC Championship in 410 action on Saturday night as well, Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports were simply chasing after their 10th win of the season in 360ci action.
Earning quick time honors in qualifying time trials after going out second to last of the 24 entrants in attendance, Sanders lined up in the second row of his heat race. With the track staying fast and narrow early in the night with cooler temps arriving in the area, Sanders picked up a fourth place finish and locked himself into the High Sierra Industries Dash.
Going from third to second in the Dash, Sanders lined the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA up on the front row of the 30-lap feature event alongside DJ Netto.
When the race came to fruition, Sanders jumped out to the lead with Netto in tow. The race however, did get off to a slow start as stoppages hindered the early goings.
Still, Sanders was able to nail each and every restart despite Netto’s best efforts as he continued to lead the way.
With cautions keeping the leaders out of traffic for much of the night, the lone time the rear of the field came into play proved to be bad news for Sanders. On the 23rd lap, a car got out of shape in front of him, and with nowhere to go Sanders was involved in the incident as he helplessly sat in turns one and two.
Able to restart back in 14th, Sanders put on a show in the final laps as he zinged the Dale Miller owned car around the quarter mile and raced his way back to an eighth place finish.
“It was a tough way to end our season, because we definitely had a car that was good enough to win the feature,” Sanders added. “I do want to thank Dale and Tara Miller as well as all of the sponsors on our car for all their support.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 14, Wins- 9, Top-5’s-13, Top-10’s-14
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders have brought their season to a close.
Colby Thornhill Earns Hard Charger Honors with C&M
Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA- Being in the right place at the right time last week, Colby Thornhill took C&M Motorsports up on a last minute opportunity to run the No. 7c car in Stockton, CA on Saturday night and performed well as he earned Hard Charger honors in the feature after racing from 23rd to 11th in the feature.
“I am extremely thankful that I was given the opportunity to race on Saturday,” Colby Thornhill said. “Cody and Bobby were really fun to work with, and I we got going pretty good in the feature.”
A last-minute decision to run on Saturday by Cody and Mandi Geaney, saw Colby Thornhill get the nod to make his first start in the No. 7C car as he got his first look at the newly configured Stockton Dirt Track.
With 24 cars in the pit area, the Enumclaw, WA driver timed in 23rd fastest as the team fought an early issue. Lining up in the third row of his heat race, a bottle neck coming to the green flag saw Thornhill’s nose wing collapse which made his car tricky to handle on the hooked up surface.
Continuing to acclimate to the new shorter configurations in Stockton, CA as well as adapt to the C&M Motorsports entry, Thornhill also had his hands full with a collapsed nose wing.
Finishing sixth in the heat race, Thornhill was slated to take the green flag from the 23rd starting position in the 30-lap feature event. With the track starting to widen out for the feature, Thornhill was patient in the early goings.
A slow start to the race in general saw the youngster move into 14th when things got into a flow by the 9th lap.
Coming to life as the laps clicked off, he made his first appearance in the Top-10 just past the race’s halfway point.
Getting into ninth on the 18th lap, a restart on lap 22 saw him slip back to 12th as he fell from the Top-10. Abel to get back into 11th with a couple laps left in the race, Thornhill capped his night off with PitStopUSA Hard Charger honors by way from charging from 23rd to 11th.
“I struggled early in the night figuring out the new track layout, and getting used to a new car,” Thornhill added. “In the feature, I feel like we were one of the better cars I just struggled to find a rhythm. Again, I am super thankful for the opportunity and hope to do it again one day.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be back in action on Saturday night in Stockton, CA.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-18, Wins-2, Top 5’s-7, Top 10’s-14
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
POWRi Desert Wing Sprint Series Partners with Axcel
Sports for the 2025 Season
Belen, NM. (10/31/2024) Rapidly growing in exposure and excitement, the POWRi Desert Wing Sprint Series is pleased to announce a partnership with Axcel Sports as the Official Series Apparel Sponsor for the 2025 Season and beyond.
Under the agreement, Axcel Sports has agreed to offer all teams a substantial discount on fully custom and off-the-rack driver suits, and accessories as well as all custom team wear and fan merchandise. Axcel will also give the 2025 POWRi DWSS Season Champion a fully sponsored custom driver suit with the runner-up placement receiving a 75% Discount Coupon towards a fully custom driver suit as well as the third Place yearly point earner receiving a 50% Discount Coupon towards a fully custom driver suit.
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Axcel Sports is a manufacturer of protective clothing and accessories for motorsports and extreme sports. Additional information about Axcel Sports can be found online at www.axcelsports.com.
Follow along for more information on the POWRi Desert Wing Sprint Series and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, and on Facebook at POWRi 360 Wing Sprint Car Desert Series.
Kyle Reinhardt Scores Runner Up Finish in Dirty Jersey
Finale
Swedesboro, NJ – November 5, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kyle Reinhardt made the tow from his race shop in the heart of Pennsylvania Posse territory to his home state of New Jersey Saturday, aiming to get back to victory lane in front of a lot of family and friends.
He closed out Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s 2023 season with
a $15,000 victory and he was looking for a repeat performance. He was
certainly one of the favorites. His stats over the past couple of seasons at
the four-tenths mile, high-banked oval proved that.
QUICK RESULTS
Date: November 1, 2024
Event: Dirty Jersey Night 1
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Swedesboro, NJ
Stats: Qualifying Session #1 – 3rd; Qualifying Session #2 – 1st
Date: November 2, 2024
Event: Dirty Jersey Night 2
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Swedesboro, NJ
Stats: 33 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 4th (6), Dash 3rd (3), A-main 2nd (3)
SO GOOD, SO CLOSE
The Dirty Jersey weekend kicked off with two qualifying sessions on Friday night, rewarding the fast qualifier in each session with a guaranteed starting spot no worse than 8th in Saturday’s finale.
Reinhardt clocked in 3rd quickest in the first session and then went to the top of the speed chart in the second session to claim one of the locked-in spots for his Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 team.
Saturday’s show provided Reinhardt with a chance to improve on his worst-case 8th starting spot and he took full advantage. Drivers earned points through qualifying and passing points in heat races. After that, the top twenty would go to the A-main lineup and the top six would go to a dash to sort out the first three rows.
Reinhardt was fast once again in qualifying, posting the 3rd quickest trip around the Swedesboro, NJ oval. In his heat race, he drove from 6th to 4th, good enough to rank him 5th in the overall point standings at the conclusion of all qualifying events.
Reinhardt drew the number three pill for the dash lineup and posted a 3rd place finish in the 6-lap dash, earning the inside row two starting spot for the 30-lap finale.
The initial start of the feature saw contact between the two front-row cars which resulted in a caution for outside starter Ryan Smith. The caution quickly became a red flag for a melee in turn two. The ensuing restart put Reinhardt on the outside front row.
The Neptune City, NJ native settled into 2nd for the opening laps before another restart gave him a good shot at leader Justin Whittall. Reinhardt cleared Whittall on the high side off of turn two and had the advantage into turn three. However, Whittall drove in hard under him and reclaimed the top spot off of turn four.
Reinhardt got close one more time but it wasn’t enough to wrestle the spot away. He held on the rest of the way, fending off challenges by Daison Pursley and Danny Dietrich, to claim the runner-up finish.
“I don’t have an answer for why we are so good here but we are definitely one of the cars to beat when we unload here. It’s great to run well at home with so many friends and family in the stands.”, Reinhardt commented.
“I got in front of Justin (Whittall) once but he was pretty strong and got back by me. When we got into traffic I thought I would get another shot at him but the lapped cars followed him up the track and that affected my air. They were running their race too, so it’s just part of it.”
“He (Justin) was so good in clean air and I blistered my tires trying to get to him. At that point, I was just protecting to make sure I held on to second. I knew I had to stick to the top and keep up my momentum. If something happens to the leader, you want to be in position to take advantage of it.”
Reinhardt hasn’t found victory lane this year yet after a three-win season in 2023.
“We had a really good year last year but we struggled at the beginning of this year. I took us a while to adjust and find our speed after some of the changes to the tires, wickerbill, etc. We’ve turned it around and put a lot of good runs together since mid-August though. I wish we had a win but I’m happy with how strong we have been the last two months.”, Reinhardt shared.
“We will head to Charlotte and see what we can do at the
World Finals, then we will come back home and wrap up our season at BAPS
Motor Speedway.”
UP NEXT
Reinhardt will head south this week to compete on four consecutive nights in the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC with the World of Outlaws. The event will be held November 6th-9th.
His final race of 2024 will be November 16th at BAPS Motor
Speedway’s Sprint Showdown.
SEASON STATS
40 races, 0 wins, 5 top 5’s, 14 top 10’s, 21 top 15’s, 25 top 20’s
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Reinhardt is interviewed in front of the large crowd after his 2nd place
finish at Bridgeport Motorsports Park 11-2-24
Prior to the Dirty Jersey main event at Bridgeport Motorsports Park, the
starting lineup was parked behind the grandstand to give fans a chance to
get up close and wish the drivers well (11-2-24)
photo credit: CP Photography
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 season.
Kyle can be contacted via kylereinhardt46@gmail.com.
ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com
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Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.
Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor
Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to
all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers
Capitol Renegade
Coors Banquet Beer
E-Z-GO Golf Cars
Henry’s Wrecker Service
Maxim Chassis
FK Rod Ends
Kelly Racing Fuel
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InTech Trailers
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Titan Wings
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Hagar Ties Career-Best World of Outlaws Result at Riverside International Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Nov. 5, 2024) - Derek Hagar tied his career-best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result a week and a half ago at Riverside International Speedway.
Hagar, who was driving for Paul Hart, qualified 19 th quickest to open the action on Oct. 25. He gained a position to finish fourth in a heat race, locking into the 15 th starting spot in the main event.
"We went out 18 th or so in qualifying and that hurt our time because the track fell off so fast," he said. "We had a good heat race and were able to transfer into the main event.
"We had a good car in the feature, but we had an issue with a shock not acting right on the left rear and that made the car ill handling from the get-go. I was lucky to hold on for what I had because it felt like I was driving a modified."
Hagar advanced into the top 10 and ended with an 11th-place result, which he has now recorded three different times with the World of Outlaws.
"I'm very pleased with it," he said. "It was definitely a challenge. To be able to run like we did with the caliber of cars that were there and to have such a good result while battling a problem on the car made it a good night. It was our last race of the season so I'm glad we went out with a solid performance."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 25 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 11 (15).
SEASON STATS -
35 races, 12 wins, 22 top fives, 27 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing
Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com .
"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Eager to Make First World of Outlaws World Finals Start
Inside Line Promotions - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 5, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson is heading east this week to tackle the World of Outlaws World Finals for the first time in his career.
Johnson will drive for Dennis Gainey during the final World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event of the season, which runs this Wednesday through Saturday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C.
"I've been there once with my dad, probably six or seven years ago," Johnson said. "It was a lot to take in. It was a cool atmosphere. I think it'll be a fun week."
With several dozen of the top racers in the country expected to compete in the unique event, Johnson noted his agenda is simply to learn throughout the busy week.
"I think it's tough to go in there with any expectations," he said. "We have no laps at this place going against the toughest competition. I think a goal is to try to make a feature. That may be a little unrealistic, but we'll see how that goes.
"I'm looking forward to it as an opportunity to make laps and get more acclimated with a different track. The main thing for me is to go out and try to get better every time we hit the track, not only with the race car but with myself."
Johnson produced his career-best World of Outlaws result earlier this season with a 10th-place result.
SEASON STATS -
52 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., for the World of Outlaws World Finals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Oddson Underground, Inc.
Oddson Underground, Inc., of Windom, Minn., is a family owned business established in 1998. The business is an underground utility contractor that handles the installation of fiber optic, water, sewer, power, geothermal and other underground services. For more information, visit http://www.oddsonunderground.com .
"We're excited to have Oddson Underground return to our team this year," Johnson said. "They came on board with us in a pretty big way a couple of years ago and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership with them."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Take 74-Point Lead Into World of Outlaws World Finals
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Nov. 5, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports is one event away from capturing its first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.
David Gravel, who is also going after his first title with 'The Greatest Show on Dirt,' has driven to a series-best 14 wins to build a 74-point advantage heading into the World of Outlaws World Finals. The event runs this Wednesday through Saturday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C.
"We're in a good place," he said. "We worked hard all year to give ourselves a chance to win the championship. We have a solid lead, but we can't relax. We still have to go out and perform. We'll have the same mindset that we do every year and attempt to qualify well to set ourselves up good for the weekend."
Gravel has produced six career feature victories at the track and has won during the World of Outlaws World Finals five of the last seven years.
"We'd love to get another win or two down there," he said. "That's something we are capable of.
"It's a track that has suited me well. Hopefully it continues to. I'm excited for this week. I feel like our big track stuff is really good. I'm excited to get to Charlotte and cap off the season the right way."
The simple math is that if Gravel records a top-10 finish during all three sprint car main events of the weekend he will secure the title even if the second-place driver in the championship standings wins all three main events. Of note, Gravel's 57 top 10s in 63 World of Outlaws starts this season leads the series.
SEASON STATS -
67 races, 15 wins, 43 top fives, 60 top 10s, 65 top 15s, 65 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., for the World of Outlaws World Finals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Estenson Earns First Championship and Trio of Triumphs to Highlight Season
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Nov. 5, 2024) - Tim Estenson highlighted his season with a championship and three feature victories.
Estenson became the first-ever Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars champion as he led the first-year series in wins (two), top fives (five) and top 10s (seven) during nine main event starts.
"Winning the championship is pretty special," he said. "The championship stuff is cool. You have to build on consistency. We were fortunate to win two races and have some consistent finishes with their series. To get the first one under your belt and also win the final race was memorable."
Estenson's final victory of the season came during the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars season finale at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa.
"There's something about Shelby County that fits for me and the team," he said. "We won the $10,000-to-win race there last year and the $7,500-to-win one this year. It's a special place overall."
Estenson also produced a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars triumph at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D.
"That was pretty good, especially going to another track we hadn't been to," he said. "The track was hammer down with a lot of moisture after it rained. We got into second early. Then the leader got into a wreck with a lapped car so we inherited the lead. We led the rest of the way from there."
The first win of the season was also Estenson's first career Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series victory, which came during his first race of the season at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis.
"Second to the championship was to come out the first race of the year and win at Beaver Dam," he said. "Last year we ran second there. To go back and win the first night of the season was special. I remember we biked up and fell back to fourth or fifth early. We got back into third and then had a long green-flag run. We got forced to the middle in traffic and found something good. It was one of those deals where as a driver it was a smart decision to find something other than the bottom and we were able to capitalize on it. Once we got to the lead we pulled away. It was a special night, too."
Also of note, Estenson finished a career best fourth in the championship standings at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. He was tied for the second-most top 10s at the track with seven during 10 feature starts.
"We tried to be as consistent as we could," he said. "I think we were sixth to eighth on most occasions. It was cool to be up near the front in the points and to finish in the top five.
"I want to thank my crew chief, Jack (Dover), and everyone who helped the team. A big thanks goes to my uncle and family as well as our partners. We had a lot of good moments this year and hope to build on them."
SEASON STATS -
45 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 30 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Truline Logistics
Truline Corporation was founded in 1962 as a single truck operator carrying produce from the West Coast to the Midwest and hauling beef and other agricultural products back to the West Coast. In more than six decades since, Truline has expanded and added facilities across the country as it continues to focus on tailoring service to meet the needs of customers while promoting a family culture and great quality of life for the people they work with. For more information, visit http://www.TrulineCorp.com .
"Truline is a very respected company that has focused on exceeding expectations both with its services as well as the way people are treated," Estenson said. "We're thrilled to have the support of Truline and we look forward to a successful year together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Southern Sprint Car’s Debut in Dothan Motor Speedway’s
Turkey Day Shootout on November 29-30
Belleville, IL. (11/3/24) Marking the highly anticipated series debut, Dothan Motor Speedway will welcome wing-sprint racing for the first time in years with the emergent POWRi Southern Sprint Car Association’s two-day spectacle of speed in the headlining $2,500-to-Win/$250-to-Start Turkey Day Shootout on November 29-30.
Beginning the weekend with a practice night at Dothan Motor Speedway, in Ashford Alabama, on Friday, November 29th; competitors will also be offered a ‘Dash-for-Cash’ during practice activities if enough participants are interested.
Headlining the action on Saturday, November 30th, the newly launched POWRi Southern Sprint Car Association will kick-start the competitive action at Dothan Motor Speedway in the $2,500-to-Win/$250-to-Start Turkey Day Shootout.
Additional factors including support divisions, full payout, times, and further details to be released once finalized. Follow along at https://www.facebook.com/events/1323193792458510?active_tab=about for up-to-date information.
Additional Dothan Motor Speedway information including season schedule, track rules, point standings, and more can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/DothanMotorSpeedway/?_rdr | 426 Bud Moore Rd., Cottonwood, AL, United States, 36320 | (334) 797-9445
Continue to monitor www.powri.com and social media postings for future event information, series developments, and overall updates about the POWRi Southern Sprint Car Association. Tracks and fans interested in more information can visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566424153323.
All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
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Brandon Spithaler to drive Tiger Barris’ No. 32 in 2025
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 3, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. (November 3, 2024) – Butler, Pennsylvania’s Brandon Spithaler, who just secured a second-consecutive FAST Series championship aboard his own Brandon Spithaler Racing No. 22, will pilot Tiger Barris’ Barris Truck Service No. 32 in 2025, teaming together for a 30-race agenda that could activate in the Sunshine State.
An impressive season stat card, nonetheless, Spithaler will mold into his new seat fresh off of an eight-win campaign, the most recent of which accomplished at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, in late August.
“I just want to thank Tiger Barris for the opportunity. He’s passionate and I’m confident we’ll work well together,” Spithaler expressed. “It’s going to be a quick off-season, but it always is. We’ll be ready for the New Year and I’m excited to get started.”
Although the bulk of the team’s schedule is still undetermined, a few of the nation’s major events have already been circled including Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Nationals and Knoxville Nationals, as well as the aforementioned early season trip to Florida. In addition, Spithaler will continue to pilot his own car between commitments with Tiger Barris, hitting and missing local and regional events throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
“We have a general idea on what we want to do, but we have to wait until all the other schedules have been released before we nail down a final plan,” Spithaler continued. “We’ll put together a schedule that makes the most sense for us and go from there. I think we’re all pretty excited to unveil what we have in mind.”
Those wanting to keep up with Brandon Spithaler in the coming weeks can do so via Brandon Spithaler Racing’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonSpithalerRacing, or keep alert online at www.fullyinjected.com.
Doney-Lawson Racing closes doors on 2024, aims big on
2025
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 4, 2024
ODESSA, Mo. (November 4, 2024) – Although their plans to conclude the 2024 season with a POWRi weekend at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, was ultimately ruined due to Mother Nature, axing all possibility to cap the year with another trip to victory lane, Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars have much to reflect on, already setting aim on a major 2025 slate.
Backed by Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, and Schaeffer’s Lubricants, the Odessa, Missouri-based operation will roll into the offseason on the coattails of success including multiple POWRi non-wing WAR triumphs, the most recent of which accomplished at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, September 14. In fact, Xavier Doney’s WAR statistics propelled him to second in the overall championship standings, concluding the year with three victories and nine top-ten appearances in nine main event starts. In addition, Xavier earned his first-ever winged 410 sprint victory at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 17, outrunning Ayrton Gennetten and Blake Hahn in a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League start.
Natalie Doney, Xavier’s younger sister and teammate at Doney-Lawson Racing, who made the recent jump to the 410 sprint car ranks, also earned her fair share of accomplishments in 2024 including a slew of top-ten appearances during 305 sprint car competition. Natalie’s most recent top-ten occurred at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3; she finished eighth.
As far as 2025, Doney-Lawson Racing plans to compete as much as possible, not only fielding a pair of winged 410 sprint cars in Xavier and Natalie, but also a non-wing car for the former. An exact plan of attack will be unveiled in the coming months.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17. Earned three consecutive
top-tens in POWRi Outlaw Sprint starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September
12-14. Won POWRi WAR main event at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September
14. Finished sixth and third in POWRi starts at Creek County Speedway in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Finished ninth
in POWRi start at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September
28.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
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Dietrich finds podium in Dirty Jersey Finale; November 16 BAPS visit to
conclude campaign
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 4, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (November 4, 2024) – It was an elbows-up affair in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Saturday, November 2, and for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich, the 30-lap contest resulted in another mark in the top-five column, concluding the $10,000-to-win program with a third-place finish – his 49th top-ten of the season, 36 of which accomplished within the top-five.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, secured his place on the podium with five to go, scooting by Daison Pursley before setting aim on Kyle Reinhardt. Although unable to get by, Dietrich made a move on Reinhardt with two to go, ultimately forced to take a backseat.
“It was another total-team effort at Bridgeport. Equally as grateful to be a part of the promotional team for the Dirty Jersey Finale. Ready to give it another go soon,” Dietrich expressed. “Not a lot left on the calendar, but the off-season moves fast..we’ll be heading south before we know it.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will conclude their 2024 campaign with BAPS Motor Speedway’s Heavy Equipment Loaders and Parts Sprint Showdown worth $10,000-to-win on Saturday, November 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 12
Top-Fives: 36
Top-Tens: 49
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to
fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on
October 12. Finished sixth in Lincoln Speedway’s Final 50 on Saturday,
October 19. Earned Kevin Gobrecht Classic victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on
Saturday, October 26. Finished third in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty
Jersey Finale on Saturday, November 2.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
All Whittall in Bridgeport’s Dirty Jersey Finale; World
Finals next with Stehman Motorsports
ByTyler Altmeyer
Nov 4, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (November 4, 2024) – It was a night to remember for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, not only conquering Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Saturday, November 2, for an $11,000 payday, but simultaneously securing his third sprint car triumph of the season – and right in his own backyard. In fact, Bridgeport’s facility is less than one hour from Whittall’s New Jersey home, and considering it was Whittall’s first-ever 410 sprint car victory outside of traditional Pennsylvania Posse territory, there was no better outcome for Bridgeport’s 2024 season finale.
Whittall, ace of his family-owned JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprinter, led every circuit of the 30-lap contest, forced to fend off early race challenges by Kyle Reinhardt before lapped traffic eventually entered the mix. As the laps clicked down, action tightened behind Whittall’s No. 67, but the Vincentown ace held strong, keeping Reinhart, Danny Dietrich, and Daison Pursley at bay.
“Just an incredible night for our JW Motorsports team, especially with all of our friends and family spending the weekend with us. So happy for everyone involved…a total-team effort and I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” Whittall expressed. “We have another busy weekend ahead, as I’ll be rejoining Stehman Motorsports for the World of Outlaws World Finals in Charlotte. So very grateful for the opportunity.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall will continue his 2024 campaign with the World of Outlaws
World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, piloting John and Kelly
Stehman’s No. 23 for the four-day blockbuster.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20. Earned $11,000
triumph in Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Saturday,
November 2.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
THREE RACES REMAIN ON LOGAN WILLIAMS 2024 USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE
(Ontario, CA, October 31, 2024) Rising California sprint car
star Logan Williams begins the final two weekends of his 2024 season this
Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, in the 57th Annual Avanti Windows
and Doors Western World Championships at Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway.
The 28-year-old will bring the final curtain down on his season at Perris
Auto Speedway on November 9th.
For Williams, who comes into the race sixth in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA championship standings, 2024 is the third straight year that he has competed in the famous Western World Championships. His best outing in the race came in last year’s preliminary night when he finished eighth.
Williams, who resides in Yorba Linda, California, spent time away from racing last week. Two weeks ago, he ran back-to-back nights when USAC/CRA made its first-ever visit to the quarter-mile Imperial Valley Raceway. Opening night, he qualified eighth fastest and placed third in his heat. Starting on the outside of the front row in the main. Williams, 28, raced within the top five until getting caught up in someone else’s mess later in the race. Unfortunately, that scrape resulted in him getting saddled with an 18th-place finish.
Twenty-four hours later, Williams rebounded nicely from the first night. He qualified in the 15th spot. He steered the pretty #5W under the checkered flag in second place in his 10-lap heat race. Unfortunately, he had to start 15th in the main event. However, he put on a crowd pleasing show once the race began. After starting 13th, he passed six cars and finished the 30 lapper in seventh. Only two other drivers passed more cars than Williams in the exciting race.
This week will be the third appearance for National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Rip Williams’ youngest son at Mohave this year. Thus far, he has finished in the ninth and 12th places at “Arizona’s Baddest Bullring” in 2024. The ninth was his best finish at the track since USAC/CRA started heading there in 2022.
Fans who cannot make it to Mohave Valley to see Williams and all the other stars in person can watch both nights live on Flo Racing.
Gates at the Mohave Valley Raceway will open at 5:00 p.m. each day, with racing at 7:00. An adult two-day ticket is $45.00. Single-day tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children. Online advance tickets are available until November 1st at 12:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2145/tickets/1413705. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/, and the office phone is (928) 346-6000. The track is located at 2750 Laguna Road in Mohave Valley, California.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Kern’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
9/7/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
9/28/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
10/12/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
SEXTON GATLIN RACING COMPETING AT ARIZONA’S WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
(Lakeside, CA, October 31, 2024) Sexton Gatlin Racing is
competing in one of the longest-running sprint car races in the nation this
Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, at Arizona’s Mohave Valley
Raceway. The race, which will match the best traditional sprint car drivers
from the West against some heroes from the Midwest, is the 57th Annual
Avanti Windows and Doors Western World Championships for the USAC/CRA Sprint
Cars.
For 20-year-old Grant, it will be the second time racing in the Western World. His first came a year ago when the prestigious race was held at the Cocopah Speedway. In that foray, he competed on the USAC/CRA portion of the show and raced in the American Sprint Car Series 360 Sprints as well. The then 19-year-old placed 22nd and 25th on the two nights with USAC/CRA. He shined in the ASCS race by coming home seventh.
This year, the enthusiastic young star has only raced at the 1/3 mile banked Arizona clay oval once. That was on April 6th when he finished 11th.
Fifty-two-year-old Brent has enjoyed success at the track that is located about five miles from the Colorado River. In four appearances at the speedplant in the POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series between 2022 and 2023, the Tennessee-born driver posted three wins and had a sixth-place finish. This year, he placed 17th in his loan appearance at the track in the April 6th USAC/CRA race.
Going into this weekend, Brent, who is in his USAC/CRA rookie season, is 13th in the championship standings. Grant, who was last season’s Rookie of the Year, is 14th. He trails his dad by 78 points going into this weekend.
Gates at the Mohave Valley Raceway will open at 5:00 p.m. each day, with racing at 7:00. An adult two-day ticket is $45.00. Single-day tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children. Online advance tickets are available until November 1st at 12:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2145/tickets/1413705. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/, and the office phone is (928) 346-6000.
While Brent and Grant had last weekend off, their rookie protégé, Braydin Collie of El Cajon, did not. The teen was in action at the Barona Speedway in the year's final SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series race. Collie finished third in his heat race. He started in the ninth spot for the main and drove forward to finish seventh. In only seven races in his rookie campaign, he placed in the top 10 every time. His best finish came two weeks ago when he led most of the way and finished second at the Imperial Valley Raceway.
Despite only starting six of the 11 SCLS races on the schedule, Collie finished 11th in the championship standings.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 14th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 24th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
9/28/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
10/26/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
AJ Bender 2024 Results
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
EDDIE TAFOYA JR HEADS TO MOHAVE VALLEY FOR THE 57TH WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
(Chino, CA, October 30, 2024) With a dazzling new wrap on
his hauler, Eddie Tafoya Jr. is ready for the biggest race of his 2024
season this Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, at the Mohave Valley
Raceway. The event is the historic 57th annual Avanti Windows and Doors
Western World Championships for the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Each night, the
program will feature full shows with qualifying, heat races, and main
events.
The two nights of racing this weekend will take place at one of Tafoya’s favorite tracks. The racy 1/3 mile banked oval, which is just minutes from the Colorado River and less than a half hour from downtown Laughlin, Nevada, is known for some of the best wheel-to-wheel action in the country. Every time he is there, Tafoya is in the thick of the wild battles, and he can usually be found rim-riding at the top.
“I don’t know if it is the track shape, or maybe the banking, I am just really confident getting the car in there,” Tafoya said before his last trip to Mohave in October. “Ever since I was there the first time, I have had a good base setup. I just jell well (there). So, it is really exciting to go back there. I think that is the only track I have been good at every single time. I need to figure out what I am doing there and carry it on to the other places.”
This weekend will be Tafoya’s third time at the track this year. He placed in the top 10 in his first two appearances. On April 6th, the 27-year-old veteran racer was the second-fastest qualifier on the night. He started sixth in his heat race and moved forward to finish fourth. That night, he began the main event on the inside of row three in fifth and placed six.
Last month, when Tafoya returned to battle on the edge-of-your-seat track, he turned in the eighth-fastest qualifying time and dazzled the crowd with a brave ride around the top to win the second 10-lap heat race. He began the 30-lap feature in the eighth spot and finished seventh.
The first time he ever saw the “Copper State” track on April 22nd, 2022, he finished third in the USAC/CRA main event.
“Driving-wise, it is one of my favorite racetracks,” Tafoya said. “You can be really aggressive for most of the night until it slicks off. Even when it was slick last year, I think I was the only one running the top until I got to the front and showed those guys that. It is fun, and it is a racy little place. Hopefully, some moisture stays in the dirt for us.”
Gates at Mohave Valley Raceway will open at 5:00 p.m. each day, with racing at 7:00. An adult two-day ticket is $45.00. Single-day tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children. Online advance tickets are available until November 1st at 12:00 a.m. Central Standard time at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2145/tickets/1413705. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/, and the office phone is (928) 346-6000.
Tafoya will wrap up the USAC/CRA portion of his season on November 9th at Perris Auto Speedway.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
September 21 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
October 5 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 8th A Main
OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN SPRNT CAR ENTRY LIST CONTINUES TO GROW
October 31, 2024 – Las Vegas, Nevada - The entry list for the winged sprint car portion of the BITNILE.com Open Wheel Showdown is currently at 71 and growing with a little over two weeks before the November 14-17, 2024, event at the “Bullring” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Officials expect the final number to be near 75 when the dust settles. There is no limit on entries.
The event has become the unofficial All-Star event of pavement sprint car racing since the events debut last December. Nearly every single series and track in the country and Cananda will be represented at this year’s event. Competitors will once again be fighting it out for the $50,000 first place price money.
To date 71 cars representing 14 states that include CO, MA, AZ, WA, Fl, ID, CA, UT, OR, MI, NV, IN, NY, and MS are represented. In addition, 12 drivers represent Canada and single drivers from Mexica and the Netherlands are represented this year.
Even know the event is two weeks away, there are several drivers of note to keep an eye on.
JASON BLONDE – The Michigan driver returns in 2024 after setting quick time in last years event. He returns in a different car, but it is a car he is very familiar with. He is a multi-time AVSS champion and 2023 Must See Racing champion. The veteran winged sprint car driver only knows one speed and that’s fast. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if his Tony Nosal #42 Diablo Chassis finds victory lane in 2024.
ARIE LUYENDYK JR. - The son of former Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk is looking to compete in his second OWS. Luyendyk had so much fun in last year’s event that he bought a sprint car and returns this year as a driver / car owner. He made a handful of early season winged pavement sprint car starts in preparation of this year’s event. He is the lone driver listed as hailing from the Netherlands.
DAVEY HAMILTON JR. – The Tampa, Florida driver had a career year in 2023 and finished in third place at the OWS. The former King of the Wing and Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series champion had 9 wins in 2023 to lead the nation including wins with the USAC Silver Crown Series, Must See Racing, and SSSS. He has had a lackluster year thus far in 2024 mainly due to mechanical woes. He’s looing to salvage his season with an OWS victory. He is currently ranked #5 in the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
JO JO HELBERG – The California driver makes his return to pavement sprint car racing at this years OWS after a six-year layoff. He last competed in the 2018 Little 500. From 2012-2016 he was one of the best winged pavement sprint car drivers in the country and a former Must See Racing champion. It will be interesting to see how quickly he can get up to speed after his lengthy layoff.
EVAN MARGESON – The Washington drier burst onto the scene in 2023 and had a career year. After winning the Diamond Cup and Pink Lady Classic at Meridian Speedway, he came to the OWS Full of confidence. He moved into second place with less than 10 laps remaining in last year’s event only to run out of fuel a few laps later. The OWS definitely owes him, and the Washington state driver will be looking to cash in this year. Currently ranked #11 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
IVAN NIETO – Driver who was born in Veracruz, Mexico and still resides there. He will be making his sprint car debut for Charlie Norman Motorsports and is the only driver entered from Mexico. A veteran of many forms of racing including karts and trucks. He won the Veracruze Karting Championship this year and currently competes in the Argentine Tourin Car Series.
TYLER ROAHRIG – Winged racing hasn’t been one of Roahrig’s strengths. But he is a driver to keep an eye on. He could be another sleeper in the field. He has many laps in pavement sprint cars and is a two-time Little 500 champion and the 2023 500 Sprint Car Tour champion. Currently ranked #7 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
BOBBY SANTOS III – Quietly ranks as one of he best winged pavement sprint car drivers in the country despite focusing on non-winged and USAC Silver Crown racing. Santos was the 2020 Little 500 champion. The Massachusetts native already has winged pavement sprint car wins with Must See Racing and the Colorado National Sprints in 2024. Santos finished in second place in the inaugural event in 2023 and is looking to finish one spot better in this year’s race. Currently ranked #3 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
KODY SWANSON – Swanson was recently crowned the USAC Silver Crown Series champion for the 8th time. Pavement sprint cat racing has been a staple of his career. He is a 3-time Little 500 champion. Surprisingly, Swanson does have 1 career winged pavement sprint car victory despite making his last start nearly a decade ago. He is entered in the event although a team is not listed as of press time. H is working out the final details for the team he will drive for in this year’s OWS. Currently ranked #2 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
JAKE TRAINOR – The 19-year-old could be the dark horse in the field in 2024. The Massachusetts teenager is far from a rookie despite his young age. He won the 2023 Little 500 as a rookie, stunning the field. He will be making his first winged pavement sprint car start at this year’s event. That is of little consequence since the teenager regularly runs winged NEMA and NEMA Lights events in the Northeast. This is a driver to keep an eye on. Currently ranked #16 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
AARON WILLISON – The hottest driver in winged sprint car competition in 2024. The Langley, British Columbia, Canada driver has 11 feature victories in 2024. He has won races in 6 different series including Northwest Sprint Tour, Granite Super Sprints, Inland Winged Sprints, Granite Super Sprints, Colorado National Sprints, and Must See Racing. He was the 2024 NST champion and has won crown jell event in 2024 including War of the Wings and the Pink Lady Classic. Defending OWS winner and early favorite to repeat this year. Currently ranked #1 by the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
Reinhardt Set for Return to Home State for Dirty Jersey
410 Finale at Bridgeport Motorsports Park
Abbottstown, PA – October 30, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kyle Reinhardt and his Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 team have been building momentum over the past couple months and compiling solid stats along the way.
The last couple race nights haven’t yielded results that
reflect that but that’s how racing is. Now Reinhardt has turned his
attention to the coming weekend’s trip back to his home state of New Jersey
for a two-day event at Bridgeport Motorsports Park, a high speed facility
where the Neptune City native has posted impressive stats over the past
couple years, including a victory almost exactly one year ago this week.
QUICK RESULTS
Date: October 19, 2024
Event: Championship Night
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 33 cars, Group A Qualifying 8th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 17th (15)
Date: October 26, 2024
Event: Britton Finkenbinder Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
Stats: 38 cars, Group 2 Qualifying 2nd, Heat 4th (3), A-main 21st (3)
ON A MISSION
After posting four top-ten finishes in a five-race stretch at Lincoln Speedway, Reinhardt didn’t get the result he was looking for in the track’s season finale on October 19th. A respectable qualifying run and heat race effort put him mid pack for the main event but he wasn’t able to make forward progress and settled for a 17th place finish.
A week later at BAPS Motor Speedway, Reinhardt again showed the good speed the team has had in recent month, posting the 2nd quickest lap in his group, transferring through his heat, and earning the 3rd starting spot for the 30-lap Finkenbinder Memorial. Unfortunately, while passing in a top five spot, he got into the marbles and caught the fence, bringing an early end to what would have otherwise been another solid outing.
This weekend Reinhardt will have a great opportunity to hit reset at a track that has been to his liking since the 4-tenths mile, high banked configuration opened a few years ago in Swedesboro, NJ.
Reinhardt’s 2023 stats at Bridgeport Motorsports Park were as solid as they come. Three races, three top five finishes, including a $15,000 victory in the Oktoberfest event. The other outings were a 2nd with the All Star Circuit of Champions and a 5th with High Limit Racing.
“I’m really looking forward to going back home to race.”, Reinhardt commented.
“We have been really consistent there (at Bridgeport) on the new configuration and I love racing there. The place is so badass fast. I got my first 410 win in my home state there (at Bridgeport) last year, which was great with so many family and friends there.”
“We’ve had really good speed lately, so I think we can put on a good show this weekend.”
Because of a rainout earlier this year, this weekend’s event will be Reinhardt’s first opportunity to compete at Bridgeport this year.
“We’re due for a Coors victory lane beer shower.”, Reinhardt
said.
UP NEXT
After this weekend’s two-day event at Bridgeport Motorsports
Park, which will be available via live stream at DirtTrackDigest.tv for
those who cannot make it, Reinhardt will quickly turn things around and head
south to compete at the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in
Concord, NC with the World of Outlaws. That event takes place over four
days, November 6th-9th.
SEASON STATS
39 races, 0 wins, 4 top 5’s, 13 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s, 24 top 20’s
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Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record Second-Place Result in Arkansas
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 29, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel earned a career-best runner-up result at Riverside International Speedway last Friday.
Gravel was sixth quickest in qualifying before he won a heat race to advance into the dash. A run from fifth to fourth place in the dash lined him up on the outside of the second row in the main event.
"We qualified well and heat raced well," he said. "We didn't get the best dash draw. About dash time I had a real understanding that I thought it was going to take rubber."
Gravel advanced into second place within the first third of the feature and he kept within striking distance of the leader throughout the race before ending with his 43 rd top five of the season.
"It was a priority for me to try to get to the front as fast as possible," he said. "We were able to get to second fairly early. About Lap 10 it started taking rubber. I attempted to go on the outside early in the rubber, but it wasn't there. So I found myself like, 'Hey you've got to run second tonight.'"
It marked the only race of the weekend as the finale of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader was cancelled because of the weather on Saturday.
The team will have this weekend off before wrapping up the World of Outlaws season Nov. 6-9 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., during the World of Outlaws World Finals. Gravel enters the event with a 74-point lead in the championship standings.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 25 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 4 (5); Feature: 2 (4).
SEASON STATS -
67 races, 15 wins, 43 top fives, 60 top 10s, 65 top 15s, 65 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Nov. 6-9 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., for the World of Outlaws World Finals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
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HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
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Mallett Rides Consistency to Run Up Front Throughout Strong Season
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Oct. 29, 2024) - Consistency was key in 2024 for Jordon Mallett, who earned his most podium results since 2018.
Mallett captured four feature victories, but it was his 10 podiums in 24 races for a 41.67 percentage of podium results that highlighted the year. Additionally, Mallett earned multiple podium finishes with all three teams he drove for this season.
"My stuff ran really, really well," he said. "It was super encouraging to have opportunities and show we can run well even when we hop into other people's equipment, too. You always want to take opportunities that put you in good equipment. I'm thankful to have great people support me as we have built my program. We also had two opportunities to run in good equipment and I think the results are a testament to how quickly we adapted and gelled."
Three wins and six podiums occurred in Mallett's No. 14 sprint car. He also produced an ASCS National Tour triumph and two podiums during a short stint driving for Brandon Anderson Motorsports and Mallett scored two runner-up results during back-to-back weekends of driving for A.G. Rains.
"The victories were great," Mallett said. "I liked the fact we were a consistent contender every night we pulled through the pit gate. Whether we were in our equipment or someone else's program we were going to have to be outrun. Wins are what we chase night in and night out. If we can't win but we can run second or third, that's when we really are doing our job. I'm pleased to have some wins along the way. Yet I also look back at the ones that got away, when we should have won and it didn't work out."
Mallett's lone ASCS National Tour victory came with a last-lap pass at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark., in June. It was his second career ASCS National Tour win and the first since October 2021.
Mallett added a USCS Series Speedweek triumph at Pine Ridge Speedway in Baldwyn, Miss., in May along with a USCS Series win at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., and an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints victory at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - both in August.
Most importantly, Mallett's daughter, who was born in March, was at the track during each trip into the Winner's Circle.
"All of them were so special because having my little girl there changes the whole dynamic," he said. "I've been fortunate to win quite a few races throughout my career, but being able to stand there in Victory Lane and give an interview while holding my little girl solidifies how bad I want this. That makes my fire burn hotter to want to end up on the front straightaway every night."
In addition to winning, Mallett was the second-place finisher during the World Short Track Challenge as well as during one feature of the Flip Flop 50. He garnered a top five during the Hooker Hood Classic and ended with four top fives and nine top 10s - currently tied for eighth in both statistics - in limited ASCS National Tour starts. Also of note, Mallett was tied for third in the ASCS National Tour Speedweek standings.
"I'm thankful to have sponsors who support me and the decisions that make the most sense for our program," he said. "A lot of times it's quality over quantity when it comes to a racing schedule. And this year there was a bunch of logistics to figure out with a new change to the family. I feel like it was overall a great year both on and off the track."
SEASON STATS -
24 races, 4 wins, 14 top fives, 20 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 23 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
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"Porter Commercial Refrigeration is a huge supporter of our team," Mallett said. "They are always stepping up to help us however they can and we really appreciate the partnership."
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Dominic Scelzi Wins at Kings Speedway During Podium-Filled Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - HANFORD, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi visited Victory Lane last Saturday during a stout weekend that showcased a trio of podium performances.
"We've turned the year around and gotten our speed back," he said. "I feel confident in our whole program. It's been a long year and a tough season, but I feel we are ending the year the way we need to in order to have confidence rolling into the offseason."
The weekend began last Friday at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., where Scelzi opened the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series program by qualifying 12 th quickest. A run from third to second place in a heat race lined him up on the outside of the fourth row in the A Main.
"We were a little snug in qualifying and that started us third in a heat race," he said. "We moved forward and I was happy with it. In the feature the car was really, really good and we methodically worked forward to finish on the podium. I was happy with the night and to get out of there with a third-place finish."
Scelzi did double duty on Saturday at Kings Speedway, where he competed both with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series as well as in 360ci winged sprint car competition. He timed in second quickest and hustled from fourth to second place to kick off the NARC action. Scelzi then won the dash to garner the pole position for the 30-lap main event.
"We were really good in qualifying and we were good in the heat race," he said. "We won the dash in a good fight. In the feature we led the first 24 laps, but in traffic the bottom got a little faster than the top. I didn't realize it and (Cole) Macedo got by me. A yellow came out right after he passed me. We just got beat in traffic. I think if the caution came out at a different time it could have been a different outcome, but that's how racing goes sometimes."
Scelzi placed fourth in a pair of heat races to line up fourth in the 360 main event.
"We decided as a group to run two heat races and we ran okay," he said. "In the main event we got to second on the first lap. I ran the bottom the first handful of laps. The leader dropped to the bottom and I was able to rip the top to get by him in turns one and two around Lap 6. We led the rest of the way to get the win. It's been a very long year. With how we've run the last few weeks, we're right there and fast again. I feel the mojo is back."
The triumph was Scelzi's fourth of the season and his first since June 16.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 25 - Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 3 (8).
Oct. 26 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (4); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (1).
Oct. 26 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. (360 sprint car) - Heat race #1: 4 (5); Heat race #2: 4 (3); Feature: 1 (4).
SEASON STATS -
61 races, 4 wins, 18 top fives, 28 top 10s, 41 top 15s, 50 top 20s
UP NEXT -
TBD
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
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"Whipple Superchargers are known worldwide for their business," Scelzi said. "My dad and Art Whipple are really good friends. He loves racing and when we decided to go sprint car racing he was a huge, huge factor in helping us get going."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Starks Scores Two Championships and Career-High 15 Victories During Special Season
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Oct. 29, 2024) - The 2024 racing season was the most special for Trey Starks, who achieved special moments both on and off the track.
Starks won a pair of track championships and a career-best 15 main events, including two with his newborn son in attendance.
"This year had a lot of things going on on the personal side, the work side and racing," he said. "To bring my son into this world and win in front of him is really cool for me. Something I got to do when I was a kid was watch my dad win races. To know that I can be that figure for my son is cool."
Starks won the owners championship in the 410ci winged sprint car division at Skagit Speedway, marking his third straight championship at the track in Alger, Wash. He also scored his first career 360ci winged sprint car title at the dirt oval.
"We had some strong performances in both classes all year that helped work toward those championships," he said. "It was good to lock up a couple of championships. It's great to have such a good venue that puts on big races and a great payout close to home."
Starks led both divisions with feature victories - six in 360s and four in 410s - and he added one sportsman sprint cars win. That made him the first driver to win in all three sprint car divisions at Skagit Speedway in more than a decade.
"It's really cool to rack the numbers up," he said. "Our main goal every year is to win as many races as we can. I'd like to keep raising the bar. Even though we won a lot of races this year, there's some races I look back on when something happened or that we could have done differently and we could have won even more. I like that we raised that bar, but I want to beat it again next year."
Not only did Starks win a lot of races - 15 in 34 feature starts for a winning percentage of 44 percent - he captured several marquee events. Starks won the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals for the second time in the last three years. He was also victorious during his first two starts with Kubota High Limit Racing, winning at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., and at Skagit Speedway on back-to-back nights. His final win of the season came during a one-off opportunity to drive for Rudeen Racing during the famed Trophy Cup at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.
"We got the Summer Nationals and the High Limit races and Trophy Cup finale," he said. "It's nice to perform at the big shows. It's been an asterisk in past years when we've done well, except at the big shows. The more races you win the easier it is to perform and win at the top level. I'm glad we got some of those big ones. They were all rewarding for sure.
"It was cool to go to a couple different tracks and drive for a couple different teams this year. It diversified me and showed I can still perform well at different tracks against stiff competition. It added more to the season that we haven't normally gotten to do the last few years. I'm grateful for those opportunities as well as the support I've had from the partners who help our family team. I think this was our best year ever."
SEASON STATS -
34 races, 15 wins, 22 top fives, 24 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 31 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series
The IRA just completed its 59th year as a sanction. Our
Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series ran 27 point races at 17 tracks in
a 5 state region drawing over 150 race teams and averaging 32 cars per
event, something we're very proud of, again demonstrating our strength as a
regional series. No other regional series has the infrastructure and
stability of IRA. 17 different drivers visited IRA victory lane, from
national touring stars, to up and coming regional talents, to our own loyal
series followers. Running the entire schedule is no easy feat, and we are
extremely proud of our core who took on the challenge our 2024 schedule
provided, running as far north as Grand Forks ND all the way down to
Haubstadt IN. We had a high of 55 cars and a low of 19. …..The IRA sanctions
the winged 410 Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the AutoMeter
Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints powered by Gandrud, and the 1175 Bar & Eatery
Lightning Sprints. Close to 50 drivers will be honored at this years
banquets, 410 & wingLESS Nov 23rd, while Lightnings go Dec 7th. All competed
in atleast 80% of their respective schedules, headlined by our regional
powerhouse 410 teams. We are extremely proud of what we have built and the
many friends we have made along the way. But most importantly we‘re proud of
how we have conducted ourselves as a series as we're a good partner, take
care of our teams, pay our bills, and do what we say.
Congrats to our respective champs;
irasprints.com - Champion Scotty Thiel
wisconsinwingless.com - Champion Zach Raidart
iralightningsprints.com - Champion Mark Heinert
A “Whose Who” of 410 winged sprints were 2024 IRA Feature
Winners, representing WI, CA, ND, IN, FL, IL, OH, PA, MO, plus NZ and AU
too!
IRA Outlaw Sprints Feature Winners Included; Scotty Thiel 4, Joel Myers Jr
3, Mark Dobmeier 3, Tyler Courtney 2, Danny Sams II 2, Tim Estenson, Jake
Neuman, Blake Nimee, Scotty Neitzel, Mike Reinke, Emerson Axsom, Jacob
Allen, Max Guilford, Greg Wilson, Joe B. Miller, Jordan Goldesberry, and
Scott Bogucki
Top 10 in 410 Points; Scotty Thiel, Jake Blackhurst, Danny Schlafer, Scotty Neitzel, Jordan Goldesberry, Tylar Rankin, Austin Hartmann, Logan Julien, Jake Neuman, Kris Spitz
Thanks to NOSA for working with us on the 3rd annual Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings, and Maverick for working with us in Indiana on Mayhem.
Stockton Dirt Track caps SCCT season on Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Stockton, CA…What started in April will come to a grand conclusion this Saturday when the Sprint Car Challenge Tour tackles the Stockton Dirt Track for the 41st annual “Tribute to Gary Patterson.”
The November 2nd showdown will be a can’t miss affair with both the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series crowning champions in the unique Stockton victory corral.
The Tribute to Gary Patterson has also morphed back into a double header weekend with Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Hunt Wingless Tour and Dwarf Cars launching things on Friday night. Plenty of camping is available on the fairgrounds for those who want to make a weekend out of it.
“We look forward to GP weekend this Friday and Saturday,” said Stockton Dirt Track Promoter Tony Noceti. “We continue doing work on this track to try and give teams the best possible surface. Alan Handy has been here massaging it and I feel like we should have two great nights of racing.”
Andy Forsberg heads into Saturday hoping to wrap up his second Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour title. If he can do so, it would mark championship 28 for the Auburn driver. Forsberg claimed a SCCT victory at the Adobe Cup in Petaluma and looks to finish off the season in that same fashion.
El Cajon resident Braden Chiaramonte goes into Stockton gunning to lock up second in the standings, as well as the Garth Moore Insurance Rookie of the Year Award. The 17-year-old has been impressive this year while gaining laps with the Tiner-Hirst Ent. team.
Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Placerville’s Shane Hopkins and Livermore’s Travis Labat rank third, fourth and fifth respectively in the points. Completing the top-10 heading into the season finale are Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Aromas’ Justin Sanders, Roseville’s Colby Copeland, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto and Roseville’s Sean Becker.
Sanders recorded a clean sweep during the only other SCCT appearance in Stockton this season and has captured the last two Tribute to Gary Patterson main events with the tour. He climbs back aboard the Dale Miller Septic No. 4sa mount looking to claim his seventh SCCT win of the year.
Known as the “Dancing Phantom from Stockton,” the “Preacher,” the “Hostile Hippie” or just simply “GP,” Gary Patterson was one of the most colorful characters of his time and captured several major wins in his career, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions, the Super Dirt Cup in Washington and the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ascot Park among others.
Patterson lost his life in a Sprint Car crash at Calistoga Speedway on Memorial Day weekend 1983 and an event in his memory has been held every year since. “GP” moved to Stockton, California in 1957 and began his career at the Stockton 99 Speedway. This year marks the 12th season in a row that we’ve paid honor to Patterson in Stockton.
Tickets and Details:
Adult tickets for the 41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson on Saturday cost $30 while juniors 12-17, seniors 65+ and military with ID cost $25. Kids ages 5-11 are $10, with those four and under free.
Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/narc-king-of-the-west-410-scct-360-sprint-car-championship-finales-tickets-1043049137047 or at the gate on race day. Seating is general admission.
The pit gate will open at 1pm, with the front grandstand gate opening at 3pm. The pit meeting will be held at 3:30pm with cars on track shortly after. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow.
There is no muffler rule either night.
The Stockton Dirt Track is a quarter mile clay oval located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. The physical address is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visit www.stocktondirttrack.com
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
Midget Madness Returns to Merced Speedway Featuring The
NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series
(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- As the calendar nears November, it is time again for the NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series to invade the high banked Merced Speedway bullring, as Midget Madness returns November 22nd and 23rd and tickets are now on sale!
For the fifth consecutive year, the Thanksgiving holiday kicks off in Merced, CA as the NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series begin a busy week of racing on the Ľ mile bullring.
Over the years, Midget Madness has been an extremely entertaining event with wins going to Spencer Bayston and Logan Seavey in 2023, Carson Macedo and Buddy Kofoid in 2022, Justin Grant and Buddy Kofoid in 2021, and TMez and Tanner Thorson in 2020.
Heading in to the 2024 event, Daison Pursley leads the current Championship standings over Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Logan Seavey, and Zach Daum, all of whom are scheduled to be in attendance at Merced Speedway.
Joining some of the national standouts will be some local flair including World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year and former race winner, Buddy Kofoid, World of Outlaws standout Carson Macedo, Ashton Torgerson who is fresh off of his first full slate with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, as well as Drake Edwards, Cade Lewis and a host of others.
Friday night the IMCA Northern Sport Mods and the Hobby Stocks will complete the card, while Saturday night will be an all open wheel show with the Winged 360’s filling out the card.
Tickets are available online at mercedspeedway.net and will also be available to purchase at the front gate.
Friday night prices will be $25 for adults 18 and up, Juniors 6 and up will be $10, and those young fans 5 and under are admitted for fee.
Saturday night Adult tickets will run $30, Juniors will be $15, and those fans 5 and under will again have no charge.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour muffler rule for the Winged 360’s will be enforced, and it allows drivers to use the Flowmaster 53545-10 with turndowns, the Spintech Superstock 1000 #1545 with turndowns, and the Diamond Schoenfeld. The program will follow all SCCT race rules as well.
Friday and Saturday night the pit gates will open at 2pm and the grandstands will open at 5pm with racing slated to go green at 6:30pm.
Camping for this event is available and for those fans looking to do so, all arrangements need to me made directly through the Merced County Fairgrounds.
STAY CONNECTED- Keep up with the happenings at Merced Speedway by clicking over to www.mercedspeedway.net or by ‘Liking’ https://www.facebook.com/mercedspeedway/ on Facebook.
Merced Speedway is located at 900 Martin Luther King Drive Merced, CA 95341.
Zearfoss elbows up at Riverside; World Finals to close out 2024 WoO
campaign
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 28, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (October 28, 2024) – Although Mother Nature stepped in and ruined any hope for competition on Saturday, October 26, the show went on as planned Friday, October 25, with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series invading Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, for the Bull Ring Blitz awarding $12,000. Brock Zearfoss, who is ninth in the World of Outlaws championship standings, finished 16th in his Friday night outcome, advancing four spots after commencing action from 20th on the grid.
With their trip to The Natural State officially complete, Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will now turn their attention to North Carolina, ready to close out the 2024 World of Outlaws campaign with the four-day World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on November 6-9.
“We wanted to get both nights in at Riverside, but the weather had other plans. Regardless, we have a lot to be ready for,” Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, said. “Hats off to this entire team. It’s a long year out here on the road…a lot of time away from family and friends. They work hard and never stop. Pretty bittersweet to be preparing for the World Finals.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will close out their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the World of Outlaws World Finals at
The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, on November 6-9.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 15
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway
National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4.
THAT’S 150: Dietrich and GKR with big money score at BAPS;
Bridgeport’s Dirty Jersey Finale on the horizon
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 28, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 28, 2024) – It was a wild weekend in Posse Country for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only accomplishing their 12th victory of the 2024 season and the 150th of Gary Kauffman’s career – a $10,000 victory to boot – but doing so in exciting fashion, outracing Brent Marks and Freddie Rahmer in a final lap skirmish. Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprinter, is now a three-time BAPS Motor Speedway winner in 2024, this one celebrating the life and accomplishments of Kevin Gobrecht.
As hinted, it was an exciting race to the checkers in Saturday’s 30-lapper at BAPS Motor Speedway, starting fifth before taking command over Brent Marks following a restart on lap 18. Not giving up so easily, Marks returned the favor just before the white flag was given, outracing Dietrich back to the starting line to complete lap 29. It was a final lap slider through turns one and two that sealed the deal for Dietrich, shutting the door on Marks as the pair raced down the backstretch.
“Just an incredible night for our team. Another total-team effort and I wouldn’t be in this position without them. And a huge congratulations to Gary Kauffman. That was his 150th win on Saturday and I’m pretty pumped we were able to do it in a pretty dramatic way,” Dietrich expressed. “We’re not done yet. We have a big one coming up Saturday at Bridgeport followed by some additional starts to close out the year. We’ve got 12 on the year right now…no reason why we can’t get a baker’s dozen.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Bridgeport Motorsports Park’s Dirty Jersey Finale on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. Saturday’s sprint car main event will award $10,000.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 12
Top-Fives: 35
Top-Tens: 48
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to
fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on
October 12. Finished sixth in Lincoln Speedway’s Final 50 on Saturday,
October 19. Earned Kevin Gobrecht Classic victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on
Saturday, October 26.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Justin Whittall and Stehman Motorsports make waves at
BAPS Motor Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 28, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 28, 2024) – Justin Whittall and Stehman Motorsports made waves, in a good way, in their Saturday visit to BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, not only concluding the $10,000-to-win Kevin Gobrecht Classic with a top-five appearance, but doing so in incredible fashion, commencing action from the outside of row nine.
Whittall, ace of John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23 and winner
of two main events in 2024 aboard his family-owned No. 67, finished fifth in
Saturday’s tribute to Kevin Gobrecht – the team’s top result of the season
with Whittall behind the wheel. In addition, their 13-spot rally also
secured the afternoon’s hard charger award for advancing the most feature
positions.
Whittall was battling for a top-five by lap 24 of 30.
“We were good…just a great effort by everyone and I’m so grateful for the opportunity,” Whittall explained. “Can’t thank John and Kelly Stehman enough for the chance to drive again Saturday. We knew we were going to have our hands full with having to start that far back in the field, but it worked out really well. I had a great car and I’m excited for our results. Not too sure of the plan yet for the rest of the year, but we’ll have something mapped out soon.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the future.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20. Finished fifth in
BAPS Motor Speedway’s Kevin Gobrecht Classic on Saturday, October 26.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing battle USAC in Meeker; POWRi
championship weekend on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 28, 2024
ODESSA, Mo. (October 28, 2024) – In all, it was a sound effort in the Sooner State for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, not only joining the USAC National Sprint Cars for a Red Dirt Raceway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, but the team ultimately capped their weekend with a pair of consistent outcomes, closing out the Series’ first-ever visit to Meeker, Oklahoma, with 14th and 11th-place finishes, respectively.
Forced to battle some of the best non-wing wheelmen in the country, Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, No. 74 sprinter, was undeterred, launching his preliminary efforts with consistency, as well. The Odessa, Missouri, native qualified for each of the Red Dirt Raceway A-Mains with podium finishes in his respective heat races, crossing the line second on Friday and third on Saturday.
With USAC’s season-ending program officially in the books, Doney-Lawson Racing will quickly turn their attention back to the Show-Me State, prepping rapidly for POWRi’s championship weekend at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. Xavier Doney and his younger sister, Natalie Doney, will each participate in the 410 Outlaw Sprint League portion of the program with Xavier also participating in the WAR non-wing segment. Xavier is a recent WAR winner, scoring a victory at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September 14.
ON DECK:
Natalie Doney, Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson
Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with POWRi League’s
Championship Weekend at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday
and Saturday, November 1-2.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17. Earned three consecutive
top-tens in POWRi Outlaw Sprint starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September
12-14. Won POWRi WAR main event at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September
14. Finished sixth and third in POWRi starts at Creek County Speedway in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Finished ninth
in POWRi start at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September
28.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Westfall climbs the cage in Meeker; Double top-ten at Red
Dirt Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 28, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (October 28, 2024) – It was a weekend to remember for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, not only securing back-to-back top-ten appearances in USAC’s first-ever visit to Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on October 25-26, but accomplishing a victory along the way – the team’s first USAC triumph of the season, acquired in fantastic fashion.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, earned his USAC National Sprint Cars win from the inside of row seven, utilizing the bottom of the speedway to make progress before taking command with seven circuits remaining. The end result was Westfall’s third-ever USAC victory, simultaneously becoming the first driver to climb that far through the field since Kevin Thomas Jr.’s impressive rally from 14th in 2021.
“I call this red ice; there was no grip,” Westfall explained. “There was just one little patch around the bottom that we could get a hold of. Everybody was pretty even and we were pretty good there on the bottom.
“Just can’t thank Ray Marshall enough for this opportunity,” Westfall added. “His love for the sport is unmatched. We knew we had another win in us. I’m glad it all worked out.”
Following their Friday night triumph, Westfall and Ray Marshall raced on to finish tenth to close out their visit to Meeker, earning a heat race victory along the way.
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports’ season win tally now stands at three adding Red Dirt Raceway to a list that already includes Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, and Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio.
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans.
More news to be posted in the coming days or weeks.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 5
Top-Tens: 13
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on
Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals
on Saturday, September 21. Earned back-to-back top-tens in starts at Circle
City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
Earned first USAC National Sprint Cars victory of 2024 at Red Dirt Raceway
in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, October 25.
Schatz on the move at Riverside; All eyes on The Dirt
Track at Charlotte
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 8406 (-176)
Date: Friday, October 25th
Event: Bull Ring Blitz
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 6th (18th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 28, 2024) - It was a
rain-shortened weekend in West Memphis, Arkansas, for Donny Schatz and Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, and although Mother Nature ruined any chances
for a doubleheader at Riverside International Speedway, Schatz’s Friday
performance was strong enough to make up for the weather issue, climbing 12
positions in the Bull Ring Blitz opener to finish just outside of the
top-five. Schatz and his ability to “hard charge” have certainly been
synonymous with one another, and in his recent starts at the Dirt Oval @
Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, Schatz climbed from 15th to sixth and tenth to
fourth in consecutive fashion.
Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford
Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts,
Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car,
finished sixth in his Riverside effort, now with 52 top-ten appearances in
62 World of Outlaws feature starts. The ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series champion and Fargo, North Dakota, native will now set aim on The Dirt
Track at Charlotte, working to conclude the 2024 World of Outlaws campaign
on top of the feature podium - on multiple occasions.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the World of Outlaws World
Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, on
November 6-9.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 62
Wins: 5
Top-5s: 30
Top-10s: 52
Andy Forsberg Shines at Marysville Raceway Spooktacular
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to racing action on Saturday night in Marysville, CA, Andy Forsberg pocketed his sixth win of the season as he took top honors at the Paul Hawes Memorial Spooktacular event.
“This is a pretty cool race in my opinion,” Andy Forsberg said. “They do a cool Trick-or-Treat event for the kids at intermission, and then it’s a race that honors Paul Hawes who was a former promoter of the track who really brought some life back to the place.”
With 24 cars on hand for the lone race in the region on Saturday night, Forsberg got the night kicked off by timing the PHR/Meridian Cameras/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in sixth quickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Forsberg flexed his muscle early in the night as he worked his way to the front. Battling with Justin Bradway, Forsberg was able to get the spot and pick up the win which was vital as it locked him into the feature event redraw.
Having good fortune in the redraw, the two-pill put Forsberg on the front row of the feature event as he lined up next to Cody Gray. When the race went green, Gray jumped out to the early lead as Forsberg gave chase.
With multiple grooves offered up, the 2024 Placerville Speedway Champion was very patient as he kept Gray in his sights. On the eighth lap, Forsberg saw the opening he needed and pounced as he powered into the top spot.
Out front, Forsberg was very strong as he set a strong pace. As the race drew to a close, the Auburn, CA driver did feel pressure from close friend, Sean Becker, but Forsberg was able to fend him off.
When the checkered flag flew, Forsberg raced to his sixth feature event win of the season with two races still left on the schedule.
“I was (Sean) Becker was behind me when I looked up at the scoreboard and knew I needed to push it a little harder,” Forsberg added. “We were pretty good, and it is good to get these guys another win.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-46, Wins-6, Top 5’s-24, Top 10’s-31
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing are slated to return to racing action this Friday and Saturday night in Stockton, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
3K IN LAP MONEY AWAITS DECAIRE CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS
October 27, 2024 - Over $3,000 in lap money will be up for
grabs at the 3rd annual Sandi DeCaire Classic 41at Citrus County Speedway in
Inverness, Florida this Saturday night November 2, 2024. This will be in
addition to the already announced $4,100 winners share.
Each lap of the 41-lap feature event will pay the race leader of each lap a
specific amount. If a driver could lead wire-to-wire, they could potentially
walk away with over $7,000 for their efforts.
The list of entrants for the race is impressive and currently stands at
twenty and counting. It is expected the list will grow as we get closer to
Saturday's event.
The list is highlighted by the top drivers in the Southeast including
15-year-old phenom Colton Bettis who is the current BG Southern Sprint Car
Shootout Series points leader.
Other drivers of note include 2024 Must See Racing Champion Joe Liguori and
two-time and defending race winner Davey Hamilton Jr
Current entrants as of 10/27/24
1 02 Gene Lasker
2 86 JJ Dutton
3. 86s TBA
4. 55 Tommy Nichols
5. 92 Ryan Adema
6. 21b Larry Brazil JR
7. 67 Scotty Adema
8. 3x Bo Hartley
9. 25 Bruce Brantley
10. 7 Billy Boyd Jr
11. 44 Jim Childers
12. 5 Daniel Miller
13. 24 Dylan Reynolds
14. 85 Steven Hollinger
15. 14 Davey Hamilton Jr
16. 68 Joe Liguori
17. 88a Sport Allen
18. 61 Colton Bettis
19. 7w Justin Webster
20. 77 Francis Crowder
MUST SEE RACING ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHEDULES
October 27, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - Must See Racing announced their 2025 schedule today for both the National Series and the Midwest Lights Series. As has been the case in recent seasons, the schedule has been released in late October to give teams plenty of time to plan and seek sponsorship for the 2025 season.
This year’s schedule will see plenty of familiar venues and several purse increases and event bonuses. There will not be a points fund paid out at the end of the year. Instead, the point fund that is annually paid out at the end of the year will be spread out throughout the year. In past seasons teams had to participate in 80% of the races to be eligible for point fund money. Teams will now be rewarded with several bonuses at select events.
The Must See Racing National Series will kick off the 2025 campaign with a return to Lancaster Motorplex in Lancaster, New York Saturday May 17 with $5,000 going to the winer of this event and $700 to start. The Midwest Lights Series will also be part of the racing program.
The National Series will return to Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan for the first of two visits on May 31 and again on Saturday August 9. Both events will pay $4,000 to win and $500 to start.
Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan will be the site of three double-header visits for both series in 2025, highlighted by the largest paying winged pavement sprint car event in the entire Midwest Labor Day Weekend. The June 21 event will pay $4,000 to win and $500 to start.
The Labor Day Weekend visit to Owosso Speedway will see a two-day format with two complete racing programs for both series each night. The Saturday August 30 event will pay $4,000 to win and $500 to start. The following evening will see a unique event format that will be announced later. The August 31 event will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.
The season finale for the National Series and Midwest Lights Series will take place September 13-14. The details for this event have not been finalized yet as negotiations are in the works. It is expected that this event would be another high paying event if it materializes.
Other events on both series schedules include visits to Midvale Speedway Saturday July 18 and Sandusky Speedway Wednesday July 23. The Midwest Lights Series also has a stand-alone event at Lorain Raceway Park Saturday June 7.
Details of the March 14-25 event at Auburndale Speedway in Auburndale, Florida for National Series will also be released in the coming weeks. The event will be a co-sanction non-points event with the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series.
Event details will also be released on all other events of the recently announced 2025 schedule in the coming weeks. Please like and follow Must See Racing on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.mustseeracing.com.
Justyn Cox guides BHR Sprinter to Hard Charger Award with NARC 410s at Kern County
By Gary Thomas
Hanford, CA…Returning to the seat of the Bates-Hamilton Racing 42x this past weekend, Justyn Cox raced to a pair of top 10 finishes, including a run from 19th to eighth on Friday at Kern County, earning the Williams Roofing Hard Charger Award.
“Overall, the weekend was a success for myself, and I believe the whole team,” Cox stated. “I had the goal of just running laps and seeing how I felt. It’s a small adjustment but overall, it was nice mentally to just get out there.”
Cox began the NARC 410 Sprint Car event on Friday at Kern County by qualifying 13th before finishing seventh in his heat race. He lined up 19th on the grid for the 30-lap finale and began methodically working his way forward when the green flag waved.
By the time a lengthy red flag period occurred on lap 13, he had made it into the top 10. The Clarksburg driver spent the remainder battling for position and crossed the stripe in eighth at the conclusion.
Coming back on Saturday to Kings Speedway for the penultimate NARC event of the year, Cox started things off by timing in 18th quick.
A fifth-place finish in his heat race then placed the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ B Scadden Design No. 42x on the inside of row eight for the feature.
The 30-year-old racer climbed forward into ninth around the time 10 laps were completed and held strong to the finish, earning his second straight top 10 effort to cap the weekend.
“We passed a lot of cars and went forward so that was a positive,” said Cox. “I struggled in qualifying but felt like I raced well in the mains. We extended our lead on third in owner points, which was our main goal to try and make sure we solidify that position.”
Next up for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing is a trip to the Stockton Dirt Track for this Saturday’s 41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson.
“I’m looking forward to Stockton this weekend,” Cox commented. “It’s been something new each visit and I’m sure Tony and his crew have been working hard to keep evolving the new layout.”
The Tribute to Gary Patterson will also be the final event of the 2024 season for Cox and the BHR team. He shared his thoughts as 2024 comes to a conclusion.
“Though I’m back racing, I do think it’ll be nice to have the off-season to fully heal and get my body in better shape for the future. I can’t say I’m too sad that this is the last race, but for sure sad the season is ending just as I got back in. Saturday will be a fun night regardless and will be a blast to watch Hayden Klein run the 360 car. He’s worked so hard for us and really deserves this opportunity.”
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Kern & Kings Quick Recap-
Friday October 25 at Kern County: Qualified (13th), Heat Race (7th), A-main (8th)
Saturday October 26 at Kings Speedway: Qualified (18th), Heat Race (5th), A-main (9th)
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-
Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (Tribute to Gary Patterson)
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Mozingo Construction Inc.
Phil Gianfortone, Mozingo Construction Executive Vice President, passed away today. He valiantly battled cancer for the last 14 months. All of us at BHR offer Sheila, Lia, Nick and the entire Gianfortone family our deepest condolences.
𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-
To keep up with Bates-Hamilton Racing be sure to like the BHR Page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BatesHamiltonRacing
Follow along on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bhr42x
Make sure to also follow our Instagram page @bhr_42x
Lucas Oil Speedway unveils tentative 2025 schedule with some new events, cheaper Weekly Racing Series tickets
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 25, 2024) - Lucas Oil Speedway has
announced its tentative schedule for the 2025 season and it’s highlighted by
some new special events, plus an addition to the Weekly Championship Series
which has expanded to five divisions.
Hickamo Country Store will be the sponsor of the Super Stock
division, which will join the Weekly Championship Series next season. The
Arctic Food Equipment USRA Modifieds, Clear Creek Golf Cars USRA B-Mods,
Hermitage Lumber Late Models and O’Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars return.
The Super Stocks and Late Models will run under Lucas Oil
Speedway class rules, posted on the track website. Meanwhile, the Modifieds,
B-Mods and Stock Cars will be USRA-sanctioned and use USRA class rules.
There will be points funds in all five classes.
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton also has
announced that general admission will be $5 for the 10 Weekly Championship
Series events, the first of which is set for April 5th. Championship night
is scheduled for Aug. 23rd.
The season begins with an Open Test and Tune on March 15th
with the first racing action March 22nd for the new March Full Body
Showdown, including Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, Super Stocks and Late Models.
The debut of a special event at Lucas Oil Speedway is set
for March 26th-29th with the King of America. The event will include USMTS
Modifieds and USRA B-Mods.
Another new event debuting at Lucas Oil Speedway is the
Champ Off-Road Show-Me Off-Road Shootout, May 2-4. Meanwhile, six UTV
Side-by-Side Short Course racing events also are scheduled - March 22nd,
April 19th, July 19th, Aug. 16th, Sept. 13th and Oct. 11th - also are set
for the off-road course, with a practice day on March 15. Classes, rules and
more info will be announced in the near future.
Some other highlights include:
The 33rd annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100, May 22-24, will for
the first time pay $75,000 to win the 100-lap final-night feature.
Kubota High Limit Racing returns for the 2nd annual Diamond Classic June
27-28.
The CMH Diamond Nationals expands to a two-night event, July 11-12th, with
$15,000 going to the winner on Friday and $25,000 on Saturday.
Three drag boat events are scheduled under the Kentucky Drag Boat
Association banner with Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas June 13-14, KDBA
Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas Aug. 1-2 and the 15th annual Diamond Drag
Boat Nationals Aug. 29-31.
The Heartland Modified Tour returns for two events - May 10th and July 3rd,
the latter a headliner of Casey’s Thursday Night Thunder Kids Night Plus
Fireworks.
Motorhead Sports Mad Dog Demolition Derby Touring Series comes to the
speedway for the first time on Sept. 13th.
The 14th annual Impact Signs Awning and Wraps Open Wheel Showdown has moved
to Aug. 16 and the 15th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial is
Sept. 18-20.
The 12th annual Summit USRA Nationals is slated for Sept. 30-Oct. 4.
The 9th annual Big Buck 50 and MLRA Fall Nationals again with share billing
on a fall program, Oct. 9-11.
Lorton said the speedway is seeking marketing partners for
events at all its facilities - dirt track, off road and Lake Lucas. Call the
speedway office at (417) 295-6048 for more information.
The popular Kids Power Wheel Championship will resume in
2025, with competition set for April 26, May 10, June 7. July 26 and Aug.
23. 23rd. A points champion will be recognized afer the final event. RCR
Design returns as the Jr Fan Club and the RCR Design Jr Fan Club Pit Tour
sponsor.
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6048 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including
schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
OPEN WHEEL RACING GOES ALL IN AT 2024 OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN
LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS — The BITNILE.com Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas is
fast-approaching with the most lucrative pavement open wheel event in
motorsports, November 14-16 at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Winged Sprint Cars will compete for $50,000 to win for the second annual
event, along with $5,000 to win Super Modifieds and $5,000 to win Modifieds.
Over 125 teams are registered for the $200,000+ event that will be broadcast
live on Speed Sport TV.
Aaron Willison won the inaugural Winged Sprint Car 100-lap feature in 2023
ahead of Bobby Santos III in second and event promoter Davey Hamilton, Jr.
in third for a talent-laden podium. They will square off against a 70-car
entry list – the largest ever assembled on pavement. JoJo Helberg makes his
anticipated return to pavement open wheel racing while 2023 Little 500
winner Jake Trainor makes one of his first career winged starts.
Modifieds were added to the Open Wheel Showdown in 2024 and they have
responded in force with nearly 40 entries spanning the western states. West
Coast champions such as Scott Winters, Eddie Secord, and Ian Elliott will
battle with the champion drivers from both The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway and the Rocky Mountains in a 75-lap feature for $5,000 to win.
Super Modifieds are headlined by the returns of Kenny and Davey Hamilton in
search of the $5,000 prize after 40-laps of feature racing. 2024 SpeedTour
champion Randy Anderson of Tacoma, Washington, multi-time race winners Jim
Birges and Nathan Byrd, and many others make up the entry list of two dozen
teams.
Action kicks off Thursday with optional practice. On Friday, the Winged
Sprint Cars and Modifieds will qualify and compete in heat races. Following
heat race action will be the Winged Sprint Car C-Main and pole shuffle.
All three divisions will compete in main events on Saturday evening as well.
For more information, visit www.openwheelshowdown.com Tickets and RV
reservations are available via the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Pit Passes will
be sold at the gate and include grandstand access.
WESTERN MIDGET RACING CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND HITS KERN AND VENTURA
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (October 24, 2024) – Western Midget Racing wraps up its 2024 season with a doubleheader at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track and Ventura Raceway on Friday and Saturday nights. 2023 series champion Bryant Bell of Oakley has scored seven wins and enjoys a 16-point lead ahead of Santa Cruz’ Logan Mitchell.
The weekend will also carry the “So-Cal Showdown” moniker as the final Triple Crown events of the season. Friday’s 20-lap feature pays $500 to win while drivers will battle for $1200 at Venutra Raceway on Saturday night. San Jose’s Anthony Bruno leads the Triple Crown by 18 markers over his Boscacci Racing teammate Bell and Moorpark’s Todd Hawse. The Triple Crown pays $1000, $750, and $500 awards to the top-three drivers.
Friday’s race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track will be the first appearance for the series on the one-third mile dirt track adjacent to the state-of-the-art Kern Raceway and alongside Interstate 5. NARC 410 Sprint Cars and So-Cal Dwarf Cars will also be competing in the October Classic. Grandstands open at 5pm with more info available at www.KernRaceway.com The events will also be telecast live on FloRacing.
Saturday’s action at Ventura Raceway to wrap up 2024 campaign with VRA Sprint Cars, Senior Sprints, Lightning Sprints, and Junior Classes also racing. Grandstands open at 3pm with action by 5:30pm. For more info visit www.VenturaRaceway.com
Bell and Mitchell are atop the championship standings with Bruno in third, but the most recent race winner is Delano’s Terry Nichols at Bakersfield Speedway on September 21. Nichols aims for his second consecutive victory at another track he can call his home track at Kern Raceway. Santa Clarita’s Adam Weisberg is fourth in the standings ahead of Nichols. The Santa Clarita driver will make the short trop north over the grapevine to Kern.
Todd Hawse, Kyle Hawse, Marvin Mitchell, Nate Wait, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Teddy Bivert of Payette, Idaho round out the top-ten drivers of the season.
The 2024 Western Midget Racing Triple Crown is brought to you by Sunland Wood Products, Mead Performance, Extreme Mufflers, Pasillas Tire, West Evans Motorsports, Lance Pierovich, and Hoosier Tire West.
For rules and series information, visit www.WesternMidgetRacing.com
2024 WMR Schedule – Subject to Change
March 16 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Anthony Bruno
March 29 Ocean Speedway – RAIN OUT
March 30 Marysville Raceway – RAIN OUT
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 4 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
May 17 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 18 Petaluma Speedway w/ BCRA Tom Manning Memorial – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
June 7 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 8 Petaluma Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 22 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
July 12 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 13 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 26 Ocean Speedway - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 27 Antioch Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
August 9 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic** - WINNER: Anthony Bruno
August 10 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic** - WINNER: Logan Mitchell
September 21 Bakersfield Speedway – WINNER: Terry Nichols
October 25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway October Classic**
October 26 Ventura Raceway**
** indicates Triple Crown event
2024 Triple Crown Standings
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POS |
NAME |
TOTAL |
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1 |
Anthony Bruno |
188 |
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2 |
Bryant Bell |
170 |
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3 |
Todd Hawse |
164 |
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4 |
Terry Nichols |
162 |
|
5 |
Teddy Bivert |
152 |
2024 Western Midget Racing Standings
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POS |
NAME |
TOTAL |
|
|
1 |
Bryant Bell |
692 |
|
|
2 |
Logan Mitchell |
676 |
|
|
3 |
Anthony Bruno |
636 |
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|
4 |
Adam Weisberg |
580 |
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|
5 |
Terry Nichols |
546 |
Covington Looking to Finish 2024 Strong
Matt Covington Racing – Glenpool, Ok. (Oct 24th, 2024) Matt Covington and team are ready for the upcoming weekend as the 2024 season winds down.
Matt will take on RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX. this weekend before the season wraps up close to home at Tulsa Speedway and Creek County Speedway in mid-November.
“I am ready to get after it and see if we can’t finish strong and even grab a win to close out the year,” stated Matt. “We had speed last week at Riverside and were set up well, before a mechanical gremlin sidelined us the final night. That’s been the story of the year. We have had great speed and good runs all year, but just unlucky at times, and a few things out of our control that kept us from some of the wins. It’s been one of those stressful and grueling seasons, but we wouldn’t have made it through without the help and effort from my crew guy Steven, and all of our fans, partners, and sponsors that continue to support and stick with us. We are going to give it all we got these last few races.”
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who made this 2024 season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout the close of the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-41, Wins-1, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-28
ON TAP:
10/25/24 RPM Speedway - Crandall, TX
10/26/24 RPM Speedway - Crandall, TX
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Shaun In the Dirt at Trophy Cup 30
Shaun In the Dirt interviews the Podium of Night 1 at the Trophy Cup.
Hear from the winner Justin Peck in the Clayton Snow 17, Colby Thornhill in the 19 and Braden Chiaramonte in the Tiner/Hurst 94TH. Colby Thornhill and Justin Sanders are tied atop the points after night 1 followed by Justin Peck and Braden Chiramonte.
Trophy Cup 30 2024 Night 2 Top 3 Interviews Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway
This was an interesting set of interviews for sure but they really turned out great!!!
Hear from the winner Cory Eliason in the Rod Tiner 83SA, Dominic Scelzi in the Scelzi Motorsports 41, and Colby Copeland driving the Vanlare 5V, who initially took the checkered flag and penalized 2 spots for not being nose to tail on the last restart.
There are also some great stories told in this podcast so this is one of those must listen to shows!!!
Some of the photos used were from Wildlight Motorsport Photography
Before night 3 of the Trophy Cup kicks off Shaun talks to Willie Croft about his career and his final race. Justin Sanders talks about his great point night and his season so far including this tight NARC battle. Corey Day talks about his replacement Spencer Bayston for next year and some of his plans, plus his Nascar thoughts ad Trophy Cup thoughts going into the final night, Trey Starks talks to Shaun about getting into this one off Rudeen 26 ride this weekend plus putting a motor in the Scelzi car, and Dad life. We finish up the podcast talking to 4th place finisher on Thursday Robbie Price about the Trophy Cup and why he loves this race, and Landon Brooks on being the super sub sitting in the 42 Bates/Hamilton ride this weekend while Justyn Cox heals up and comes back next week.
Thanks to Wildlight Motorsport Photography!!!
Trophy Cup 30 Night 3 Post-race Interviews!!
After the checkers we talk to the winner of the race Trey Starks and 2nd in points Dominic Scelzi together in a very fun interview and points winner Corey Day,, Tanner Holmes, and Kaleb Montgomery.
Mallett Garners Runner-Up Result During World Short Track Challenge
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 22, 2024) - Jordon Mallett produced his 10 th podium result of the season last Saturday during the World Short Track Challenge finale.
Mallett, who was driving for A.G. Rains, improved throughout the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series doubleheader at Riverside International Speedway. The action began on Friday with Mallett qualifying sixth quickest in his group. A fifth-place finish in a heat race relegated him to a B Main, in which a run from sixth to fourth place earned a transfer into the back of the main event.
"We timed in quickest in our group until about 10 cars left and then the race track came in and we ended up sixth quick," he said. "From then on it seemed like we had a decent night. We had speed in the car, but to us everything was off. We couldn't seem to get the balance where we wanted it to be. The car wasn't responding to the track to what we expected it to. We couldn't keep our nose clean and ended up getting into the fence in the feature. That knocked the front end out and ended our night early. It was one of those nights where everything was off. For as bad as we felt, we still raced it into the show out of 60 cars."
Mallett was credited with an 18th-place result.
Saturday's program started on a strong note as Mallett won a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row. That earned a spot into the dash, which was lined up by a revenge draw format.
"The way the format was we knew the heat race was a must-win deal," he said. "A.G. and the team never quit. He changed the car completely from what we had the night before and we had speed right off. We were able to win the heat race and felt we still had a lot we could gain. We got to start on the front row of the dash and made some changes to the car again. We finally had it where we both felt we should be and we were able to win the dash. That gave us a lot of confidence going into the feature."
Mallett's dash victory gave him the pole position for the 40-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.
"We felt really good in the feature early on," he said. "Any time someone would show me their nose I'd adapt. As the race progressed I felt we were in a good situation running around the bottom lane. We led the majority of the race, but we were a sitting duck late based on the lane Derek (Hagar) was able to figure out. I didn't feel like I could search around to find anything else because I'd seen some noses on the bottom. I was trying to race smart and defensive. Derek got around me with six or seven laps to go. I ran him back down at the end, but it was too late."
The second-place showing marked the second straight Saturday with a runner-up result for Mallett.
"I want to thank A.G. and his team for the opportunity the last two weeks as well as all of the hard work," he said. "Second place was bitter sweet because it was a great rebound from Friday, but to be that close to winning a big race and to finish second stings."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 18 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 5 (3); B Main: 4 (6); Feature: 18 (18).
Oct. 19 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 2 (1).
SEASON STATS -
24 races, 4 wins, 14 top fives, 20 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 23 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red River Rack Co.
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"We partnered with Red River Rack Company a few years ago," Mallett said. "They've been family friends for years so we're pleased to have them on board."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, AR Dyno Specialty, High Performance Lubricants and CP-Carrillo for their continued support.
Dominic Scelzi Finishes Second During Career-Best Trophy Cup Outing
Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi produced a career-best run during the famed Trophy Cup last weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway.
Scelzi's charge from 22 nd to eighth during the finale of the three-day event earned him the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars. More importantly, it placed him second - only three points, which was one position - in the final standings out of the more than 60 drivers.
"At the end of the day with everything we've had to overcome this year I can't been too upset coming up one spot short," he said. "The competitor in me and a guy who loves the Trophy Cup can't help but be sick to my stomach. Coming that close to a dream of mine since I was a little kid is hard to swallow, but I'm thankful we had so much speed and were so close."
Scelzi qualified sixth quickest in his group and placed sixth in a heat race during Thursday's opener. He advanced from seventh to second place during a B Main to transfer into the back of the main event.
"We qualified well," he said. "They did a full rework of the track before the heat races and it was super, super wet. The outside row got a little better start and we fell into sixth. We moved through the B Main. Then in the feature it was one lane and hard to pass. I decided to pull off the track early to save the engine knowing that we could have a fresh start on Friday."
Scelzi was stout on Friday when he timed in seventh quickest in his qualifying group. He followed that up by hustling from fifth to second place in a heat race. Scelzi gained two positions in the main event to finish second.
"We were really good," he said. "The track was slick and wide when we heat raced and we were able to race around. When we went green in the feature I ripped around the top and that got me to third. I want to say maybe six or seven laps in I was able to slide for second. It laid rubber about halfway through and we managed a second-place result."
Scelzi was the highest-ranked driver in points following the two preliminary nights. He kicked Saturday's program off by maneuvering from eighth to fifth place in a heat race. That lined him up 22 nd in the 50-lap main event that was inverted.
"It was a good run in the heat race and that kept us in the hunt," he said. "We battled our butts off all feature long. Our car was really good and we were able to put some good cars behind us early. We were able to continue to pace and able to change lanes really well. All in all, we had a really strong run. We were at (D.J.) Netto's left rear coming across the finish line for seventh. We did everything in our power and just came up one spot short."
The second-place result in the final Trophy Cup standings was Scelzi's best in his career.
He plans to race with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series this Friday at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., and Saturday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 17 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 6 (5); B Main: 2 (7); Feature: 24 (21).
Oct. 18 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 2 (5); Feature: 2 (4).
Oct. 19 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Heat race: 5 (8); Feature: 8 (22).
SEASON STATS -
58 races, 3 wins, 15 top fives, 25 top 10s, 38 top 15s, 47 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., for the October Classic and Saturday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., for the Anthony Simone Classic with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Brown & Miller Racing Solutions
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"Brown & Miller builds hands-down the best hoses and fuel lines," Scelzi said. "It's been a pleasure to work with them."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Knoxville Raceway Announces 2025 Schedule
Knoxville, Iowa (October 23, 2024) - Knoxville Raceway is excited to announce our 2025 racing schedule which will begin on April 18 and 19 with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and ends September 18-20 with the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.
https://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=994108
Our72nd season includes 29 dates of racing at the historic half-mile dirt oval on the Marion County Fairgrounds, headlined by the $195,000 to win 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on August 6-9.
Building up to the Knoxville Nationals will be the 35th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank on July 31 through August 2 and the 13th annual Avanti Windows & Doors Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank on Sunday, August 3.
The Knoxville Championship Series 410s will begin their season with the World of Outlaws on April 18 and 19. This will be a 410 sprint car only weekend and there will be an Open Practice Night for 410s on Thursday, April 17.
Our Knoxville Championship Series 360 and Pro Sprint Classes will push off their season on April 26 with the 72nd annual Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener. There will be an Open Practice Night for 410, 360 and Pro Sprints on Friday, April 25.
“We’re excited to present another fantastic schedule for our fans, teams, and partners in 2025,” said Race Director John McCoy. “We have big money for our teams to compete for this year. We know that the April dates can be unpredictable due to the weather, and we've faced some challenges with Mother Nature over the past two years. However, we're optimistic that this coming year the odds will turn in our favor.”
“It’s a true testament to our fans and dedicated team of employees that we’ve been able to retain all of our core marketing partners from 2024 into 2025,” said General Manager Jason Reed. “We’re entering our sixth year with NOS Energy Drink as the title sponsor of the Knoxville Nationals and our eleventh year with Casey’s as the presenting sponsor. Alongside many of our long-standing local partners for the Knoxville Championship Series, these sponsors recognize the value of supporting us, and our fans continue to show their appreciation by supporting them in return.”
The mid-season schedule features the USAC National Sprint Cars on May 30-31 during the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction weekend. The weekend of June 13-14 we will host the second two-night event with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. July 5 will be the Nolan Wren Memorial Higher View Enterprises Mid-Season Championship Night. The Knoxville Championship Series will include a point fund of over $100,000, including $20,000 to win for the 410 Class. The 360 Class pays $8,000 to win and the Pro Sprints pays $1,000 to the winner. Total point payout for the three classes is more than $150,000 in cash and another $150,000 worth of contingency prizes at the end of the season banquet, plus the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2024 Knoxville point eligible drivers.
Four-Day ticket packages for the 2025 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on August 6-9 will go on sale to the public December 1, 2024. Look for our complete 2025 schedule at www.knoxvilleraceway.com and on the MyRacePass app.
For all marketing partnership inquiries please email General Manager, Jason Reed at JasonR@knoxvilleraceway.com About Knoxville Raceway: For more information about Knoxville Raceway visit KnoxvilleRaceway.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X-Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. For tickets or more information visit knoxvilleraceway.com or call 641-842-5431.
Braden Chiaramonte Trophy Cup Hopes Dashed In Saturday Feature
PETERSEN MEDIA: With just one night under his belt at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA, Braden Chiaramonte attacked the high banked 1/3 mile oval like a seasoned veteran during last weekend’s Trophy Cup as he picked up a third place finish during Thursday night’s feature event and was in the Trophy Cup Championship hunt on Saturday until being collected in an accident late in the race.
“I think running the Sprint Car Challenge Tour race last week was a huge help for me,” Braden Chiaramonte said. “We had good speed all weekend long, and it a bummer we got collected in an accident in the Saturday night feature.”
Kicking the weekend off on Thursday night, the El Cajon, CA driver timed the THE/Hepfner Racing Products/EMI backed No. 94TH in seventh fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up in the third row of his heat race, point were the name of the game as the winner and the highest point earner in each heat earned the automatic transfer into the opening night feature event.
Going from fifth to fourth, Chiaramonte didn’t earn the transfer, however his efforts did put him in the second row of the first ‘B’ as he looked for one of the four transfer berths into the ‘A’.
When the race came to life, Chiaramonte slipped back to fourth briefly, until moving back into third on third lap, and then taking over the runner up position on the 10th lap.
Chasing after Austin McCarl for the top spot, McCarl had built up a sizeable advantage and Chiaramonte ducked in and took the runner up position and moved into the opening night feature event as traffic came into play in the closing laps.
After points were tallied and the invert was factored in, Chiaramonte found himself on the front row of the feature event alongside Indiana driver, Justin Peck.
When the race came to life, Chiaramonte stalked Peck as much of the field worked the high line of the speedway and pounded the cushion. As the laps clicked off, and traffic came into play Chiaramonte was able to search around the Thunderbowl and try some different lines as he pressured Peck for the race lead and took a couple of shots in turns one and two.
With Peck able to counterpunch each of Chiaramonte’s moves, a charging Colby Thornhill entered the equation in the closing laps. Making a couple of big moves himself, Chiaramonte settled for a third place finish in the feature event as he got his Trophy Cup off to a great start.
Having heat race issues on Friday night, Chiaramonte and company took their Thursday night point total into Saturday’s finale as he was 7th in the overall standings heading into Saturday heat races.
Going from seventh to sixth in his heat race, Chiaramonte was locked into the 50-lap feature event where he was back in 13th in the point standings which put him 12th on the starting grid with the Top-20 in points fully inverted.
From his 12th starting position, the opening stanzas of the race didn’t see a ton of movement from the high point earners as Chiaramonte was able to get into ninth just before the halfway point of the race.
Into eighth, Chiaramonte sat there when the red flag flew on the 34th lap allowing teams to refuel, and also allowing the track crew to do some touch up work on the surface.
With just 16 laps left in the feature, Chiaramonte sat second in event points, and was very much in contention to challenge for the overall Trophy Cup Championship.
When the action resumed, Chiaramonte continued to run hard in the eighth spot, but slipped back in the points as cars behind him were able to come forward.
Continuing to run in the Top-10, Chiaramonte’s weekend came to an end just five laps shy of the checkered flag with another car got upside down in front of him and collected him in turns one and two.
“Saturday night we were good for the first 34 laps, then when the touched the track up under the red it took me a few laps to get back up to speed,” Chiaramonte said. “Unfortunately it was short lived as we got collected in a wreck and it ended our night. It was a great weekend with the THE team, and I am super thankful for everything that Steven, Kyle, and all of their guys do.”
The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.
ON TAP: Tiner Hirst Enterprise and Chiaramonte return to action on November 2nd in Stockton, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.
Ashton Torgerson Nets 11th and 16th Place Finishes During Trophy Cup Features
PETERSEN MEDIA- Back in action in Tulare, CA over the weekend, Ashton Torgerson picked up 11th and 16th place finishes during feature events on Thursday and Friday night, before a ninth-place finish in the Saturday night ‘B’ brought his weekend to a close.
Kicking the 30th Trophy Cup off on Thursday night in Tulare, CA Ashton Torgerson got the night underway by timing in ninth fastest in his qualifying flight that put him in a great spot to earn points the rest of the night.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Torgerson needed to make a run in his heat to earn a spot in the feature event with only the winner and the high point earner earning the direct transfer.
Finishing fourth, Torgerson was not the highest point earner in his heat, but still was in a good position as he lined up on the front row of his ‘B’ main with four transfer positions ups for grabs.
Picking up a third-place finish, the Glendale, AZ runner was locked into the ‘A’ where his point total put him in the 16thstarting position fo4 the opening night’s 30-lap feature event.
Taking the green flag from the outside of the eighth row, Torgerson began working his way forward as valuable points came with each and every position picked up. With passing tricky with how the surface was, Torgerson was in 12th by the sixth lap and then was flirting with the Top-10 by the halfway point.
Once into the 11th, Torgerson settled in for the final half of the race as he took an 11th place finish and turned his attention to Friday night where he had another opportunity to better his Thursday night point total.
Friday night saw Torgerson nearly match his Thursday night as he again timed in ninth fastest in qualifications before again finishing fourth in his heat race.
Lining up on the front row of the ‘B’, a second-place finish again moved him into the feature event where he lined up 19thon the starting grid on this night. With the slick racing surface taking rubber int he feature event, passing was difficult at the back of the pack as the youngster got up to 16th when the checkered flag was displayed to the field.
Sitting 19th in Trophy Cup points heading into Saturday night heat races, Torgerson lined up in the third row of his heat looking to pick up more points to ensure a feature event starting position.
Not having the best luck in his heat, a tire ultimately sealed over on Torgerson’s entry, and he slipped back to finish eighth which knocked him out of the Top-20 in points and forced him into the ‘B’.
Lining up seventh in the semi, a very stout ‘B’ was full of action with a ton of talented drivers chasing after just four transfer positions into the feature event. Slipping as far back as 12th in the early laps of the ‘B’ with cars jockeying all over the Thunderbowl surface, Torgerson was able to make up a few positions in the back half of the race.
Racing back into 10th, Torgerson was abel to get back to ninth but it was not enough to move him into the feature event as he brought his Trophy Cup to an end.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-72, Wins-5, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-42
ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson is scheduled to
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Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Post Back-to-Back Podiums
in Illinois
10/22/2024
Inside Line Promotions – JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2024) – David Gravel recorded a pair of podium finishes last weekend at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway to increase his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings to 78 points with five races remaining this season.
The Big Game Motorsports driver’s results of second place on Friday and third on Saturday give him three career top-five finishes at the track, where he most recently competed in 2017 prior to last weekend.
The doubleheader began on Friday when Gravel set quick time during qualifying and won a heat race to advance into the dash. He picked up a position to place third in the dash before gaining a spot in the A Main for a runner-up result.
“I thought we were a little bit better than Aaron (Reutzel) there at the end,” he said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. “He really had to lean on the cushion, I thought. I felt like he was coming back to us a little bit, and obviously lapped traffic was coming there. He got over the cushion that one time. That lapped car looked like he was going high and then went low, and Aaron was going low then he went high. I was committed to the top at that point, so I couldn’t really do much from there. It was superior grip on the top of (turns) three and four. Man, it was close.”
Consistency continued on Saturday when Gravel was second quickest in qualifying. A second-place showing in a heat race locked him into the dash. Gravel finished sixth in the dash and he capped the night by advancing a trio of positions in the main event.
“Man, I could not get a good restart behind him single file on the bottom,” he said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. “I just would start spinning and then hit the grip and just not get down the frontstretch very good. Then I was kind of in defense going into (turn) one where I kind of wanted to attack. Definitely didn’t want that caution because I feel like we were coming. I think lap traffic would’ve benefitted us.”
The team is heading to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., this Friday and Saturday for the Bull Ring Blitz. Gravel charged from 21st to fifth in April 2018 during his lone appearance at the track with the World of Outlaws.
QUICK RESULTS –
Oct. 18 – The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 2 (3).
Oct. 19 – The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. – Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 6 (6); Feature: 3 (6).
SEASON STATS –
66 races, 15 wins, 42 top fives, 59 top 10s, 64 top 15s, 64 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Bull Ring Blitz with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS –
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET’S SPEEDWAY –
Huset’s Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com.
JACKSON MOTORPLEX –
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com.
TICKET LINK –
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset’s Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true.
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Schatz with top-ten double at Route 66; Riverside’s Bull
Ring Blitz kicks-off Friday
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 8268 (-168)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 18-19
Event: Route 66 Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, Illinois)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 6th (15th)
Saturday: 4th (10th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 22, 2024) – Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing did what they do best on Friday and Saturday at the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, and put on a show, climbing ahead in both of the weekend’s programs to accomplish back-to-back top-tens, one of which a top-five on Saturday, October 19. Impressive enough, the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion attained each of his top-ten outcomes as the result of forward progress, climbing 15 feature positions in the $12,000-to-win pair.
Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels No. 15 sprint car, finished sixth and fourth in his weekend outcomes, advancing from 15th and tenth, respectively. The stat-filled weekend allowed the Fargo, North Dakota, native to bump his top-ten tally to 51, simultaneously increasing his top-five tally to 30 – all of which accomplished in 61 point-earning starts with the Greatest Show On Dirt.
Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing will now turn their focus south and continue their 2024 World of Outlaws agenda with Riverside International Speedway’s two-day Bull Ring Blitz on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26. The weekend double will award $12,000-to-win each.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the two-day Bull Ring Blitz
at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, on Friday and
Saturday, October 25-26.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 61
Wins: 5
Top-5s: 30
Top-10s: 51
Zearfoss eager to battle in Bull Ring Blitz at Riverside
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (October 22, 2024) – The 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule is coming to a close, but the action is far from over, as the Greatest Show On Dirt plans to invade Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, for two nights of action on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26. Dubbed the Bull Ring Blitz, the two-day showcase will award $12,000-to-win each – an elbows-up preamble for the season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals set for early November.
Brock Zearfoss, ace of his own Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car who is currently ninth in the Outlaws championship standings, will roll into West Memphis with a recent top-ten performance to his credit, concluding the Route 66 Showdown at The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, with an eighth-place run on Saturday, October 19.
Zearfoss’ World of Outlaws top-ten count now stands at 16, one of which at top-five at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania.
“Riverside is a pretty exciting place, so it should be a great weekend,” Zearfoss added. “Feels great to head south with a recent top-ten to our credit. It can be tough out here, so any positive momentum is great momentum. We’ll work for two great nights at Riverside before heading to Charlotte to conclude the World of Outlaws season.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the two-day Bull Ring Blitz at
Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, on Friday and
Saturday, October 25-26.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 16
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway
National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4. Finished eighth at The Dirt
Oval @ Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Saturday, October 19.
Dietrich and GKR eye $10,000 in BAPS Motor Speedway Kevin
Gobrecht Classic
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 22, 2024) – Another start in Pennsylvania Posse Country could result in big money for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, setting their aim on a $10,000 potential at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 26. Dubbed the Kevin Gobrecht Classic | EK Services Britton Finkenbinder Memorial presented by Denk Electric, the Saturday night showcase will be Dietrich’s lone start of the weekend, simultaneously working to boost his win count to an even dozen.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, will roll into York Haven on the coattails of a recent top-ten at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, October 19 – finishing sixth in the facility’s $15,000-to-win Final 50.
“We’re pretty blessed to be in an area where you can race for big money through the end of October and into November…not many places like Central Pennsylvania,” Dietrich noted. “Hats off to the team. It’s a long season. Things are slowing down in some sense, but we’re not done yet. They continue to show up and work hard and I’m proud to be surrounded by so many great people.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with BAPS Motor Speedway’s Kevin Gobrecht Classic | EK Services Britton
Finkenbinder Memorial presented by Denk Electric worth $10,000-to-win.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 34
Top-Tens: 47
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to
fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on
October 12. Finished sixth in Lincoln Speedway’s Final 50 on Saturday,
October 19.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall gears up for $10,000 potential at BAPS Motor Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 22, 2024) – The end of the season may be in reach, but the big money potential is far from over, as BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, is set to host the Kevin Gobrecht Classic | EK Services Britton Finkenbinder Memorial presented by Denk Electric on Saturday, October 26, awarding $10,000-to-win – the facility’s first of two $10,000 showcases to close out the year.
Justin Whittall, competing regularly behind the wheel of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprinter, plans to join in on the action Saturday night, not only working to pad the stat book and chase a five-figure payday, but ultimately add another Central Pennsylvania track to his win count. Whittall’s win tally stands at two in 2024, the first at Port Royal Speedway and the second at Williams Grove Speedway.
“The plan is official…I’ll be driving John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23 this Saturday at BAPS Motor Speedway,” Whittall explained. “Can’t thank John and Kelly enough for the opportunity to fill the seat while Devon [Borden] takes some time off. It’s been a great experience and I’m extremely grateful.”
Whittall’s most recent start for John and Kelly Stehman ended with a 19th-place score in Lincoln Speedway’s $15,000-to-win Final 50 on Saturday, October 19.
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the future.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 15
Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Cory Eliason and TKS Motorsports prep for World of
Outlaws World Finals
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (October 22, 2024) – Like many of the nation’s finest open wheel competitors, Mitchellville, Iowa’s TKS Motorsports will also be making the season-ending trek to North Carolina, joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series for the annual World of Outlaws World Finals on Wednesday through Saturday, November 6-9. Cory Eliason, coming off of a full season with High Limit Racing aboard Brian and Lisa Ridge’s RSR No. 8, will join TKS Motorsports for the four-day showcase, working together to cap the season with a top notch performance in the Tar Heel State.
“We’re excited to have Cory [Eliason] join us in Charlotte. He’s a talented race car driver with a lot of knowledge and I think he can bring a lot to the table so we’re ready to see what we can do,” Troy Renfro, owner of the TKS Motorsports | Iowa Barnstormers No. 2KS sprint car, said. “Charlotte is the place everyone wants to be so we’re ready to throw our hats in the ring and be a part of the hype.”
TKS Motorsports will roll into the World of Outlaws World Finals fresh off of a two-day start with the Greatest Show On Dirt at the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19. Florida’s own Danny Sams was behind the wheel, closing out the Route 66 Showdown with a pair of A-Main starts and a 16th-place highlight.
“We want to thank Danny Sams for stepping in and joining us for two days at Route 66,” Renfro added. “We had some additional starts planned before that trip, but some outside factors kept us from having the opportunity to travel. Regardless, he did a great job.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports will close out their 2024 campaign with the World of Outlaws
World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, on
Wednesday through Saturday, November 6-9.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Aaron Reutzel and RSR continue winning ways with WoO
triumph at Route 66
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 22, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 22, 2024) – The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, has certainly been kind to Clute, Texas’ own Aaron Reutzel, continuing his winning ways at the Chicago suburb oval with a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series triumph on Friday, October 18 – his first with the Greatest Show On Dirt since 2021. Impressive enough, the Route 66 victory – leading every circuit of the 25-lap contest – was Reutzel’s third in a row, mastering the All Star Circuit of Champions on back-to-back occasions before the $12,000 Outlaws score.
“This is awesome,” Reutzel said. “It’s been a long time. Just not going up and down the road like I used to you kind of lose your race craft a little bit. This feels great. I couldn’t feel more excited. My entire family is here. This is the first Outlaw win they’ve ever seen. Brian and Lisa Ridge, this is their first true Outlaw win. I just couldn’t be more happy to get it for them. They deserve it. They’ve given me everything. This one is definitely for them.”
Although Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, led every circuit, there was some late race drama to overcome, as World of Outlaws championship contender, David Gravel, did his best to sneak by Reutzel while the Texan contended with a lapped car.
“I just had a lapped car make an erratic lane change,” Reutzel said of the final lap. “I knew I needed to do something, so I hurried up and went back to the top, and I just slid into it too hard. I’m glad we came out on top of that. That would’ve really sucked to lose it that way.”
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series doubleheader –
The Bull Ring Blitz – at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis,
Arkansas, on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360
main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night. Won Night
Before The Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday, September 6.
Victorious in ASCS National Tour competition at Clay County Fair Speedway in
Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 10. Swept Texas Motor Speedway’s POWRi
Fall Doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. Scored World of
Outlaws victory at Dirt Oval @ Route 66 on Friday, October 18.
Stats:
Wins: 17
Top-Fives: 35
Top-Tens: 41
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing claim top-10 in Trophy Cup points/ Cox returns for NARC double header
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA…Putting together a pair of consistent nights to finish Trophy Cup 30, Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing secured a ninth-place result when it came to the final standings at the prestigious event.
It completed a solid few weeks for Brooks aboard the BHR No. 42x as he filled in for the injured Justyn Cox, who is set to return this weekend.
“We made progress each night at Trophy Cup so that was a positive,” Brooks stated. “I felt really good in the feature on Saturday, but just made some mistakes on restarts however, overall, I felt like we all learned a lot and got better each night.”
A robust field of 65 Winged Sprint Cars competed this past Thursday during the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing opener at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.
The night produced an evening of fifth place results with Brooks timing in P5 overall, before finishing fifth in his heat race and fifth in the B-main, just one spot shy of transferring.
Returning on Friday, the show began with the 21-year-old turning the 13th fastest lap in his group. He then started third in his heat race and drove to victory, automatically placing the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ B Scadden Design No. 42x in the feature.
Starting on the inside of row two Brooks battled around the top five for the duration, as track conditions made things difficult to make progress. After 30-laps of racing he brought home a fifth-place finish at the checkered flag.
Brooks and BHR went into the Trophy Cup finale on Saturday holding down 10th in the overall points. A drive from seventh to fifth in his heat race set the Rio Oso wheelman up with a seventh row starting spot in the 50-lap conclusion.
A fast-paced main event proceeded to occur, which saw the opening 34-laps click off caution free, prior to the mandatory red flag for fuel and adjustments. At that point Brooks occupied the 15th position. The remainder saw him methodically battle his way forward, ultimately crossing the stripe ninth when all was said and done, also earning a ninth-place result in the final points.
Bates-Hamilton Racing now turns its attention to the penultimate weekend of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season. After sitting out since August due to a back injury, the No. 42x team welcomes back Justyn Cox for the Central Valley two-step.
Friday night takes place at the Kern County Dirt Track, while Saturday brings teams to Kings Speedway powered by Keller Motors for the Anthony Simone Classic.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back in the seat and finishing the NARC season,” Cox commented. “At first, I planned to sit out the remainder of the season, but after about five weeks my back felt like it was healing and not bugging me as much. It will be an adjustment seeing how everything feels under speed, but I have been cleared to race and I feel capable.”
After missing two events, Cox ranks ninth in the NARC standings going into the weekend, while Bates-Hamilton Racing stands third in the owner points.
“I’m thankful for BHR letting me come back and finish the season, and I’m really hoping to end it strong,” said Cox. “I’m thankful for everyone who sent me well wishes and the NARC Benevolent Fund for helping me. Without their assistance, I wouldn’t have been able to take some time off and rest properly.”
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
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Thursday October 17 in Tulare: Qualified (5th), Heat Race (5th), B-main (5th)
Friday October 18 in Tulare: Qualified (13th), Heat Race (1st), A-main (5th)
Saturday October 19 in Tulare: Heat Race (5th), A-main (9th)
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Friday October 25: Kern County Dirt Track – NARC 410 Sprint
Cars
Saturday October 26: Kings Speedway in Hanford – NARC 410 Sprint Cars
(Anthony Simone Classic)
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Eventful Trophy Cup Concludes in Saturday Night ‘B’ for Joel Myers Jr
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to California to take part in the Trophy Cup and other season ending events in his home state, Joel Myers Jr had an eventful weekend in Tulare, CA that ultimately came to a close Saturday night in the ‘B’ after a valiant effort battling for a transfer spot into the feature.
“Trophy Cup is a unique event, and a fun event as well,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We had a pretty eventful weekend, and came so close to making the Saturday night feature, the chips didn’t fall our way.”
Drawing an early pill on Thursday, Myers Jr knew the importance of the first night as it meant he would time in nearly last on Friday night with the unique Trophy Cup format.
Timing the All About Fire Protection/Hi-Plains Building Division/DirtDudes Excavating backed No. 46JR in 21st fastest in his flight which put him on the front row of his heat race.
Needing to pick up the win to lock into the opening night feature event, Myers Jr was hard on the throttle as the first heat of the week went green. Jumping out to the early lead, the youngster from Sebastopol, CA never looked back as he led from start to finish and did all he could do to earn points in the event .
Locked into the ‘A’, Myers Jr did have a tall order in front of him as he found himself 22nd on the starting grid. With the track very dominant around the top it proved to be tough to mount a charge through the field.
When the checkered flag flew on the feature, Myers Jr was in the 19th position and sat 20th overall in Trophy Cup points with an opportunity to better himself on Friday night.
With qualifying inverted from Thursday’s order, Myers Jr went out nearly last in his flight and timed in 19th quickest which again put him on the front row of his heat race.
From the outside of the front row, Myers Jr did not get the same jump as he did on Thursday night and now needed to find a way to the front to lock into the feature. Amidst his efforts, he slipped back to finish fourth which put him in the fifth row of the first 20-lap ‘B’ of the night.
Picking up a couple of positions in the semi, Friday night ended with an eighth place finish which meant Myers would use his Thursday night prelim points heading into Saturday which put him 31st overall with 65 cars entered into the event.
Lining up 4th in his heat race on Saturday night, there were no transfer positions up for grabs, rather an opportunity to earn more points which lined up the main events.
Getting upside down in his heat, Myers Jr was able to make repairs but started back in 12th for the 25-lap semi with just four positions into the feature event up for grabs.
Needing to make some big moves for a shot in the 50-lap feature, Myers Jr showed tremendous speed as he worked his way through the field. Quickly racing into the Top-10, Myers Jr was into fifth on the ninth lap and a legitimate player to earn a feature event starting spot.
Getting into third, a yellow flew and put right outside of the transfer for the ensuing restart. A big move when the action resume saw him power his way into third, but the following lap and slight misstep saw him slip back to fifth.
In fifth and on the outside looking in, Myers Jr started to slip back as he dealt with failing rear suspension on his JMR no. 46JR mount. Limping home the final few laps, Myers Jr capped his Trophy Cup off with an eighth-place finish in the semi.
“We really had a something there in that Saturday night ‘B’, and I wish we could have held on to make the show,” Myers Jr noted. “It was a fun weekend, a lot of action, and I am very thankful for all of the people that helped our team out and continue to support us.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 57, Wins-11, Top-5’s- 21, Top-10’s-27
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is TBD on his next event at this time.
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OCTOBER CLASSIC TRADITION CONTINUES IN BAKERSFIELD AT
KERN RACEWAY ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (October 22, 2024) – The October
Classic motorsports tradition continues in Bakersfield this Friday and
Saturday nights at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway and Kern Raceway Dirt Track.
NARC 410 Sprint Cars kick off the excitement on Friday night with their only
2024 appearance of 900hp dirt slinging machines. They will be joined by
Western Midget Racing in the final weekend of their Triple Crown Series plus
the So-Cal Dwarf Car Series in the Halloween Hustle.
Grandstand gates open at 5pm on Friday night at the
one-third mile clay oval with cars on track by 5:30pm. Opening ceremonies
are slated for approx. 7pm. Tickets are just $25 for adults, $10 for juniors
(ages 6-12), and kids 5 and under are FREE! Tickets are available at the
gate or at www.KernRaceway.com and www.TheFOAT.com Asphalt pit pass holders
for Friday practice can purchase Dirt Track tickets for just $15 as well.
Friday’s action will be the ninth visit by the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series to Kern and kicks off the penultimate weekend for the series. 2024 NARC championship points leader Cole Macedo of Lemoore has made three career starts at Kern, with a best-finish of fourth in 2023. He leads former Kern race winner Justin Sanders by 11-points heading into Friday’s 30-lap feature. Bud Kaeding, Caeden Steele, and Dylan Bloomfield round out the top-five in the standings.
Clovis’ Corey Day prevailed last October and parlayed his
NARC success into a huge 2024 campaign in the national High Limit Racing
division. Roseville resident Shane Golobic has ruled Kern Dirt Track with
three NARC victories plus a 360 Kings of Thunder win. Dominic Scelzi of
Fresno has two NARC scores plus a Kings of Thunder win as well. Other Kern
NARC winners have included Cory Eliason, now a regular on the High Limit
Racing series
The 410 Sprint Cars will participate in wheel pack, hot
laps, qualifying, heat races, dash racing, and a 30-lap feature.
Western Midget Racing makes its inaugural Kern Dirt
appearance during its championship weekend and Triple Crown finale weekend.
The stock production Midget series is led by 2023 champion Bryant Bell of
Oakley with a 16-point advantage. Bakersfield Speedway race winner Logan
Mitchell of Santa Cruz is second in the standings followed by San Jose’s
Anthony Bruno, Santa Clarita’s Adam Weisberg, and Delano’s Terry Nichols.
Nichols also has a win at Bakersfield Speedway this season and looks for his
first Kern Dirt win in one of his home races. WMR will participate in a
20-lap feature.
So-Cal Dwarf Cars will race in a two-race weekend challenge
with Barona Speedway for the Halloween Hustle. Bakersfield’s JD Brown is the
series points leader followed by Daniel Peters of Camarillo, Nick Velasquez
of Camarillo, Joey Bohard of Paso Robles, and Tommy Velasquez. Dwarf Cars
competed at Kern in April for the Dwarf Car nationals with over 80 entries
racing. A 20-lap feature is on tap.
Excitement continues on Saturday night on the asphalt
half-mile with ARCA Menards Series West, SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour, Pro Late
Models, and Modifieds, plus Boat Race mayhem and post-race fireworks.
Tickets for both nights of action are available at the race gates or at
www.KernRaceway.com
Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, at the intersection of Enos Ln and Interstate 5 just west of Bakersfield.
Doran Binks’ Swanson Wins Season Finale
And USAC Silver Crown Championship
With Mission Foods No. 77
Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
BROWNSBURG, Ind., Oct. 21 — Mission accomplished!
Driving the Mission Foods No. 77, Doran Binks Racing’s Kody Swanson won the 100-lap USAC Silver Crown season finale Saturday night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) to extend his record as the winningest driver in series history with an unprecedented 45 career victories and his eighth series championship.
By adding one more championship to the titles he won in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, he also set a new record in terms of total championships earned by any one driver in a USAC national series. Who did he surpass? None other than A.J. Foyt with seven Indy car championships under USAC sanction and Mel Kenyon, who earned seven USAC national midget titles.
Swanson beat Justin Grant in the final point standings for 2024 with the Lebanon, Ohio-based team’s car, which also carries the colors of Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics. Defending champion Logan Seavey finished third in the point standings followed by C.J. Leary and Kyle Steffens.
Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, led the point standings all season except for six days in May, but he went into Saturday’s race only six points ahead of Grant, 785 to 779.
Swanson earned three bonus points for being the fastest qualifier and 70 more for winning the race, while Grant finished fifth in the race and collected 58 points. At the end Swanson and Doran Binks Racing had a 21-point advantage over Grant and Hemelgarn Racing, 858 to 837, in the 14-race championship that started in April and was contested on both dirt and pavement tracks. Swanson and Doran Binks Racing won five of those races, finished second three times, and had two other top-five finishes enroute to the title in USAC’s top division.
For the pavement events such as Championship Saturday at IRP, the team used a Beast chassis powered by a Lanci Ford engine.
It was the second USAC Silver Crown championship for Kevin Doran’s Doran Racing, as the team won the title with Swanson in 2022 in conjunction with Chris Dyson Racing and this year in conjunction with Binks Motorsports under the Doran Binks Racing banner.
Swanson extended his record as the driver with the most career poles in this series when he topped qualifying Saturday afternoon with a lap in 20.892 seconds around IRP’s 0.686-mile asphalt oval for an average speed of 118.208 miles per hour. It was series career pole #54 for the 36-year-old driver.
His fastest qualifying lap was 0.228 seconds faster than the second-fastest qualifier, Bobby Santos III. Tyler Roahrig, Grant, and Seavey rounded out the top five in qualifying for the 18-car field. It was Swanson’s 11th USAC Silver Crown pole at this particular track and his seventh of the season, which broke his own series record of six in both 2015 and 2023.
Although Swanson started on the pole, Santos led the first lap before Swanson passed him to the inside in Turns 3 and 4 on lap two. He went on to lead through lap 12. The first yellow came out on lap eight for Nathan Moore, who stopped on the backstretch just off Turn 2 with a mechanical issue. Cody Gerhart stopped at that point too and retired to the pits.
The green waved again on lap 12, and Santos was able to get by Swanson in Turns 3 and 4 to regain the lead on lap 13. Santos, Swanson, and Roahrig were hooked up in a freight train at that point, with only about a tenth of a second separating them from each other.
Roahrig got under Swanson on lap 19 in Turns 1 and 2 to take second and they continued their high-speed chess match. On lap 30 Santos was 0.028 seconds ahead of Roahrig; Roahrig was 0.208 seconds ahead of Swanson, and Swanson was 0.472 seconds ahead of the fourth-place driver, Leary.
Seconds later the second yellow waved when the fifth-place driver, Dakoda Armstrong, stopped in Turn 3 with a mechanic issue. While the field was still under yellow the driver who was second, Roahrig, stopped on the frontstretch also due to a mechanical issue, reportedly something concerning his car’s magneto. Their excellent runs were over prematurely, and Swanson was back in second behind only Santos.
The battle resumed when the green flew on lap 38, and on lap 40 Santos was just 0.328 seconds ahead of Swanson, who in turn was just 0.369 seconds ahead of the driver in third, Leary. Grant was fourth and Nathan Byrd was fifth, although Seavey passed Byrd on the following lap for that position.
Swanson tried every line possible to get by Santos, who remained in the lead with Swanson right on his tail. The halfway point, lap 50, was indicative of the battle, as Swanson ducked under Santos in Turn 1 to edge ahead only to have Santos get the advantage again via the outside line in Turn 2, with only 0.101 seconds separating them as they crossed the timing beacon.
Ten laps later Swanson was still just 0.164 behind Santos, while Leary ran third, 0.406 behind Swanson. Grant was fourth, 0.758 behind Leary, while Seavey rounded out the top five.
Swanson made the winning move on lap 63 when he took the lead from Santos as they sped through Turn 2. Swanson led the rest of the race, and once back in front he was able to build up more of an advantage than Santos had. Two laps after he was back in front he was 1.128 seconds ahead of Santos on lap 65.
Seavey passed Grant for fourth on lap 67. By lap 70 Swanson had a 2.163-second lead over Santos, with Leary, Seavey, and Grant next in line.
Seavey passed Leary for third on lap 72, and three laps later Seavey also passed Santos to move into second place. Swanson still had a 2.794-second lead at the three-quarters mark, and he was able to extend that to over 3 seconds with 10 laps remaining. His advantage reverted back to about 2 seconds later as he dealt with lapped traffic, but he had a 2.362-second margin of victory over Seavey. Santos finished third, Leary placed fourth, and Grant rounded out the top five. The series’ Rookie of the Year, Trey Osborne, finished sixth and got the hard charger distinction, as he started 12th. He was the last driver to finish on the lead lap. Byrd, Russ Gamester, Kyle Robbins, and Kaylee Bryson rounded out the top 10.
Swanson set the fastest lap of anyone in the race when he was timed in 21.425 seconds on lap three. Seavey was second in that category with a 21.739 on lap 41.
Santos got the three bonus points for leading the most laps, but not by much. Santos led 51 laps and Swanson led 49.
In victory lane Swanson paid tribute to “the army of people I have behind me,” and singled out many of them, including the three men who fielded his car together — Kevin Doran, Dan Binks, and Ken Keilholz. “God is good!” Swanson declared. “There are so many special people in my life, and I’m so grateful.
“This was a 14-race Silver Crown schedule, and it was a grueling year with a lot of really strong competitors who all had great runs,” he added. “We had some unfortunate things happen on our end too, but we just kept digging. It was a close title fight, and I want to congratulate Justin Grant and Helmegarn Racing on a great year too. We had a little bit of luck go our way.
“I tried really hard to get the lead, and we all raced hard,” he said. “I hated that Tyler had misfortune, and I have great respect for Bobby Santos too. Luckily on the longer runs the No. 77 was really good. But I had to be really careful with the lapped traffic at the end.”
With his victory Swanson broke the tie he held with his now-retired brother, Tanner, as the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown wins at IRP with nine.
He also now leads the category of the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown wins at any one track, as Tanner Swanson had eight at IRP and Jack Hewitt had eight at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
Kody Swanson is also now tied with Tracy Hines and Santos for the most USAC-sanctioned wins at IRP among all divisions with 15.
“I don’t know what it is about this place, but I love racing here,” Swanson said. “I kept moving around the racetrack to try to find something that worked, sort of like you do on a dirt track, and finally in the second half I found something that suited my car.”
There were four features at IRP on Saturday, and Swanson competed in three of them. By finishing third in the 40-lap 500 Sprint Car Tour race driving for Nick Bohanon earlier in the night, Swanson also wrapped up his second championship in that series. He won the 500 Sprint Car Tour series’ inaugural title in 2022 driving for Doran Racing.
Doran Binks Racing didn’t compete in all the races in that series this year, but it was part of this title too because Swanson drove cars fielded by Bohanon, Nolen Racing, and Doran Binks Racing this season enroute to the 500 Sprint Car Tour title. That series consisted of nine races this year, and Doran Binks Racing fielded cars for Swanson in two of them: the Glen Niebel Classic at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway in April (finished first), and the Little 500 at the same track in May (finished third). The Little 500 wasn’t a points-paying race, however.
It was a very busy day for Swanson, as he also finished fourth in the 30-lap Lucas Oil Raceway national pavement midget feature Saturday at IRP driving for Bertrand Motorsports. Although no announcement was made by the track Saturday night, other reports on social media indicated that with that accomplishment he also secured that midget championship as well as the A.J. Foyt Championship.
The latter is a season-long points battle consisting of the USAC Silver Crown, sprint car, and champion midget races held at IRP. Foyt won the first oval event at IRP in May of 1961. Swanson won this title four times previously: 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2021.
The USAC Silver Crown season finale, like all the USAC national events, was streamed live by Flo Racing.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
RPM@RENO AND RPM@DAYTONA WORKSHOPS “SET-TO-GO” WITH
LOCATIONS AND REGISTRATION FOR THE 52ND ANNUAL RPM WORKSHOPS
- Registration Opens with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for RPM@Reno Western Workshops at the Silver Legacy – part of The Row and RPM@Daytona at the Shores Resort & Spa –
Buffalo, NY (October 21, 2024) – The 52nd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops and RPM@Daytona Workshops are ready for attendees and exhibitors to register and book their lodging at each event.
The RPM@Reno Western Workshops will take place for the second consecutive year at the popular Silver Legacy, which is part of “The Row” in downtown Reno, NV. The Western edition will kickoff on Tuesday, December 3rd with “the green flag” presented by MyRacePass in NOVI at the Eldorado with an opening reception and registration time. The Workshops will begin on Wednesday, December 4th and conclude on Thursday, December 5th, with attendees and exhibitors having plenty of time to reach their weekend destinations.
The hotel registration link for the Silver Legacy is as follows; https://book.passkey.com/event/50906779/owner/7272/home?utm_campaign=295560759
The credential for MyRacePass can be found here; https://www.myracepass.com/businesses/21560/tickets/1418790
Credentials may be purchased offline by visiting here; https://www.promotersnewsletter.com/reno-apply-offline/
The RPM@Daytona Workshops once again be held at The Shores Spa & Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, FL.
There will be a brief registration on Sunday, February 9, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm, at The Shores, followed by a Super Bowl “Watch” party in the Richard Petty ballroom beginning at 6:00 pm. The gathering is intended to be an informal “socializing” opportunity for visitors to the Workshops. The 52nd RPM@Daytona Workshops will continue beginning on Monday, February 10th and run through Tuesday, February 11th when the 48th annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year (ARPY) will be announced.
The hotel registration link for the Shores Spa & Resort is as follows; https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=17713&Chain=5433&arrive=2025-02-09&depart=2025-02-12&adult=1&child=0&group=2502RPMRAC
The credential for MyRacePass can be found here; https://www.myracepass.com/businesses/21560/tickets
Credentials may be purchased offline by visiting here; https://www.promotersnewsletter.com/daytona-apply-offline/
The Workshops will have a stellar lineup up of speakers and presenters set for promoters who attend the annual workshops to garner ideas and continue developing and growing their businesses while having the opportunity to connect with a variety of colleagues, industry professionals and exhibitors that touch every corner of the short track racing industry.
The 52nd Annual RPM@Reno Western and RPM@Daytona Workshops
stand as a "can't miss" event for track promoters throughout North America.
Starks Wins Trophy Cup Finale During One-Off Opportunity With Rudeen Racing
Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2024) - Trey Starks made the most of a one-event offer to drive for Rudeen Racing last weekend when he won the Trophy Cup finale at Thunderbowl Raceway.
The victory was his 15 th overall this season and his first during the prestigious event.
"I think the word to describe it is rewarding," Starks said. "It was the second week in a row with a team I'd never raced with. Even though it was just for one weekend, it was one of the biggest opportunities of my career. Rudeen is one of the most prestigious teams. To be able to come in and run good with a new team was great. The weekend wasn't super smooth, but to take the hand we were dealt and turn it into a feature win on Saturday was really, really cool."
Starks was solid throughout the three-day show, which he began on Thursday by qualifying eighth quickest in his group. A fifth-place finish in a heat race was followed by a run from seventh to fourth place in a B Main to transfer into the main event. Starks advanced from 20 th to 15 th in the feature.
"The first night out in a new car to me it was about getting comfortable," he said. "The most gains we made was on Thursday. I wasn't as comfortable as I needed when we started and we kept getting better. We passed some cars and took what we could when we could, but didn't push the issue. We rolled the car into the trailer in one piece and knew we had a baseline for the next day."
Friday started off on a better note with Starks timing in second quickest in his group. He then hustled from sixth to second place in a heat race to garner the 10 th starting position in the main event.
"I felt awesome starting with hot laps," he said. "We went out late in our qualifying group and the track was getting tricky. We were able to go second quick and I felt really comfortable to run the car hard. Then in our heat race I felt awesome. We were tied for third in points so we started 10th. We got to eighth, but on a restart we got collected with a car that was crashing in front of us. We really had nowhere to go and we sustained some damage on the car and it flattened our right rear tire. We barely got back out from the work area and had some other damage that affected the car and we finished 19th."
The event concluded on Saturday with Starks placing sixth in a heat race. A second-place showing in the 25-lap B Main scored a transfer into the A Main, which was inverted. That placed Starks on the outside of the front row for the 50-lap race and he capitalized.
"That is the hardest 75 laps I've ever run by far," he said. "That track demands it as well as the weight of that event and the level of competition you have. You get to the back of the pack to lap guys and it's like you had to start back there. I'm almost a lapped car in that situation because those are the high-point guys. They have every reason to race me tough versus normally when you're trying to lap someone you expect them to be a little less aggressive.
"I got out in front of Tanner Holmes right away in the feature. We raced 34 laps straight before a caution. I had about 10 or 12 laps of open track. From there until the stoppage it was in traffic trying to lap probably the hardest cars you'd see other than maybe the Knoxville Nationals. They are racing you just as hard to stay on the lead lap as you are racing to get by them. We had the stoppage and luckily had enough time to fix some damage we got in traffic. We had a ton of close calls and some contact. We had three restarts toward the end and I just tried to run as fast as I could like a car was on my tail the whole time. Luckily, we put the whole feature together and came home with a win. It was really rewarding with it being a last-minute deal and I was happy to get back to the Trophy Cup and be a contender."
Starks led 49 of the 50 laps. The triumphant performance wraps the season up on a positive as he was victorious during his first and final races of the season for the first time in his career. He also finished seventh in the final Trophy Cup points standings.
In other news, Starks offers his condolences to the family and friends of his former car owner, Jeff McCall, who unexpectedly passed away last week.
"While we were racing last weekend we were thinking about Jeff and his family," Starks said. "He was a big factor in my career and one of the reasons for the success I've had over the years."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 17 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 5 (5); B Main: 4 (7); Feature: 15 (20).
Oct. 18 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (6); Feature: 19 (10).
Oct. 19 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Heat race: 6 (5); B Main: 2 (2); Feature: 1 (2).
SEASON STATS -
34 races, 15 wins, 22 top fives, 24 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 31 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Hagar Doubles Up During World Short Track Challenge to Push Winning Streak to Four Victories in Eight Days
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 21, 2024) - Derek Hagar's hot streak continued last weekend at Riverside International Speedway, where he swept the World Short Track Challenge.
Hagar bested 50-plus other drivers during the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series two-day event, giving him four feature victories in an eight-day span.
"My grandfather had something to do with the event back in the '70s when Sammy (Swindell) won both races," he said. "To bring this race back and be able to keep the win in the family is pretty special."
Hagar opened the event on Friday by qualifying ninth quickest in his group. He then won a heat race to accumulate enough points to lock into the 10 th starting position in the A Main.
"Momentum was a big key from sweeping the weekend before," he said. "I knew we needed to do what we normally do and make good laps. The track slicked off pretty quickly in the feature and played into my favor. I think I passed four cars going into turn three on the third or fourth lap. I dove it to the bottom and it stuck. We got by some really good cars to race into the top four. Hank Davis got up on the fence and was able to keep going, but it kind of messed his car up. We ended up having a red flag when Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) crashed so that put me up to second. I made quick work of Anton Hernandez and was able to make my laps the way I wanted for the rest of the race."
Hagar took the lead just before the midpoint of the race and pulled away for the triumph. The victory was his 11 th triumph of the season and it locked him into a dash position for Saturday's $10,000-to-win finale.
"All we had to do was hot lap and pill draw for the dash," he said. "They did the revenge draw so I knew I was probably going to end up with the six (out of six). We started sixth and was able to run fifth so that put us starting fifth in the feature. We had a tight race car early. We got by a couple of guys in front of us and into the top three fairly quick. I was trying everything I could do to get by Hank and Jordon (Mallett). I knew I wasn't going to pass them following them. I started pulling the wing back and floating the middle. I tried something different and it worked out in our favor."
Hagar got to second place near the middle of the race and he chased Mallett lap after lap before taking the lead with seven circuits remaining. The victory was his 10 th career with the ASCS National Tour.
"The power steering fitting in the pump broke," he said. "Right when I got by Jordon I started losing steering so I ran the last five or six laps with no power steering. I was thinking in my head, 'Oh no, not now. Why now?' But it worked out and we were able to hold on to the win."
Hagar returns to the track this weekend to drive for Paul Hart during the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader on Friday and Saturday. Hagar set his career-best World of Outlaws result of 11 th place at the track during the series' most recent visit in April 2018.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 18 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (10).
Oct. 19 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Dash: 5 (6); Feature: 1 (5).
SEASON STATS -
34 races, 12 wins, 22 top fives, 27 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Bull Ring Blitz with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
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Sexton Gatlin Racing
(Lakeside, CA, October 15, 2024) Sexton Gatlin Racing
returns to action in a big way this Friday and Saturday at the Imperial
Valley Raceway. Father and son drivers Brent and Grant Sexton will be
contesting both nights in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car
Series 3rd Annual Heritage Fall Classic. The newest member of SGR, Braydin
Collie, will also be on hand for the SoCal Lightning Sprint Cars portion of
the two-night affair.
Brent, 52, comes into this weekend’s races off his second-best USAC/CRA finish of the 2024 campaign. That was an 11th at Perris Auto Speedway on September 21st. That finish was only superseded by a ninth at Perris on July 13th. Coming into this week’s races, Brent is 13th in series points and is third in the Rookie of the Year award chase.
Grant, who turned 20 three months ago, has been in the wrong place at the wrong time several nights in the USAC/CRA Series this season. Getting dragged into the mistakes of others has proved to be costly during the current campaign. While he has been fast every night, the 2023 Rookie of the Year has one top 10 finish in USAC/CRA this season. That came at Perris when he placed sixth in the 30-lapper on June 6th. The young driver enters the weekend 15th in points.
Last March, Brent and Grant both competed at Imperial during the California Mid-Winter Fair. Brent raced the opening weekend in the inaugural races of the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series. The three-time lightning champion had a successful weekend, placing second and fourth. A week later, he jumped up to the open competition full-size sprint cars and placed 12th and 16th. Grant had a better result than Brent on that weekend when he came home ninth and fifth.
Last season, Brent raced lightning sprints four times at Imperial. He never finished worse than fourth, including a win in the POWRi Southwest Series a year ago this weekend. San Diego’s AJ Bender also triumphed for Lakeside, California-based SGR at Imperial in 2023. In addition to those wins, El Cajon’s Braden Chiaramonte had a victory for the team early in the year. That gave SGR wins in three of the five lightning mains at the fairgrounds oval in 2023.
In 2022, Brent recorded two wins at the track, and his oldest son, Dalton, also notched one victory.
For Collie, this week’s races will mark his first appearance on the Imperial Valley oval. It will be a unique one as well. On Friday night, he and the other SCLS drivers will be racing without wings. Friday will only be his second time racing sans wings. The last time was at Barona three weeks ago. In that race, he started eighth and finished sixth. On Saturday, the drivers will all compete with their cage and nose wings affixed to the cars.
The weekend will mark Collie’s fifth and sixth races in a lightning sprint car and only his second and third races away from Barona. Thus far in his budding lightning career, Collie has finished sixth or better in three of his four races. The highlight thus far was a fifth place at Barona on August 3rd.
Despite only contesting three SCLS races, Collie has climbed up to 14th in points.
General admission tickets for this weekend's races are free. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Imperial Valley Raceway is located on the Imperial Fairgrounds at 200 East 2nd Street in Imperial, California.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
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Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 14th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 24th A Main
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
9/28/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
AJ Bender 2024 Results
9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
Dominic Scelzi Shows Speed During Busy Night at Thunderbowl Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi was in contention for at least a podium result during both the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour main events last Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.
Unfortunately, misfortune struck on a late-race restart in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature and midway through the Sprint Car Challenge Tour main event at the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial.
Scelzi qualified ninth quickest and won a heat race before a third-place finish in the dash lined him up on the inside of the second row in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series main event.
"I felt we did everything right all night long," he said. "In the 410 feature we had a shot at second place late. We battled inside the top five throughout the race and were up to third on a restart with two laps to go. Unfortunately, a car in front of us had a problem and we got caught up behind him, which allowed several to get by us at the last minute."
Scelzi finished sixth, which was his 23 rd top 10 of the season.
He was fourth quickest in his group in qualifying and won a heat race to open the Sprint Car Challenge Tour program. A runner-up result in the dash lined Scelzi up on the outside of the front row in the main event.
"I felt like we were really, really good and we had a shot," he said. "We were running second and unfortunately had mechanical problems about halfway through the race so we didn't get to finish."
A return to Thunderbowl Raceway is on tap this weekend for the Trophy Cup, which runs Thursday through Saturday.
"It's a race I love," Scelzi said. "Last year was my best Trophy Cup. We were really solid all three nights. I'm hoping to avoid any trouble and be fast this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 12 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 3 (1); Feature: 6 (3).
Oct. 12 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (1); Feature: 18 (2).
SEASON STATS -
55 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 23 top 10s, 36 top 15s, 45 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Trophy Cup
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
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"K&N Filters gives our motors the maximum performance they can possibly have," Scelzi said. "They are the best product on the market and we've enjoyed getting to know everyone at K&N throughout the years."
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Hoag Memorial Weekend to Cap Off ESS Season on Friday
By Curtis Berleue (Dundee, NY) | For the final time in 2024, the Empire Super Sprints are set to hit the track tis coming Friday at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY. As the championship was decided a handful of weeks ago with Jordan Poirier being crowned champion, this Friday’s event at Outlaw offers one of the highest paying shows of the year for a non-points affair.
Through two visits so far (the early spring show fell to mother nature), Matt Tanner and Davie Franek have both scored a win in 2024 at Outlaw. While both drivers would like to score another victory to finish the season, there will be a strong contingent looking to add their name to the winners list and take home the $4,000 top prize.
Historically, the mid-October date has been hit-or-miss with Mother Nature and some of the cold and wet weather the fall season brings. While the weather looks fantastic for Friday night, the last time an Empire Super Sprints A-Main was contested in the month of October at Outlaw was in 2019. Former World of Outlaws regular Lucas Wolfe picked up the win that night, along with the two prior October shows in 2018 and 2017 as well.
After the checkered flag falls on Friday night, the only remaining item on the 2024 ESS calendar is the annual awards banquet and rules meeting. Scheduled for Saturday November 9, more information will be released as we get closer to the annual season-ending celebration.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, October 18 – Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Hoag Memorial)
Saturday, November 9 – Awards Banquet & Rules Meting
Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing take on Trophy Cup 30 this weekend
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA…Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing have their eyes set on one of the biggest events of the West Coast season, with Trophy Cup 30 taking place this Thursday-Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.
Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing competed at the one-third mile clay oval this past Saturday, while gaining track time with the NARC 410 Sprint Cars.
“It was another good night of learning with the BHR team and really gaining knowledge about each other, since it was only our second race together,” Brooks said. “I look forward to getting to Tulare for the Trophy Cup and think we can produce some good results this weekend.”
The 21-year-old driver started off the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial last Saturday by timing in 11th overall aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.
A runner up finish in his heat race then set Brooks up to start from the outside of row four in the main event.
A lot of moving and shaking was seen in the 30-lap contest, as Brooks dropped some spots by the midway point, before methodically working his way back forward.
He had climbed into eighth with 27-circuits complete, but got into a spin one lap later, forcing a caution. The final few laps saw him get back up to 12th by the checkered flag.
The team is now geared up to tackle Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Abreu Vineyards this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Tulare. The three-night Winged 360 Sprint Car event boast a $300,000 purse and is put on each season to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Last season saw Justyn Cox pilot the BHR No. 42x to a runner up finish on the final night of Trophy Cup after leading 24-laps during it.
Brooks himself, finished 5th in Trophy Cup points last year with a runner up finish on opening night, after he also led laps and came close to victory during a late race shootout with Rico Abreu.
“I’m really excited to run Trophy Cup with Landon,” commented BHR co-owner Joshua Bates. “The last two NARC shows we have had good speed, so I’m confident the BHR team can put together a good showing this weekend.”
Tickets for the Trophy Cup can be purchased at the gate, while a live video feed will be offered via https://www.trophycup.org/the-cushion-tv/
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Saturday October 12 in Tulare: Qualified (11th), Heat Race (2nd), A-main (12th)
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-
Thursday October 17: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing
Friday October 18: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing
Saturday October 19: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing
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Ashton Torgerson 4th 7th at Trophy Cup Tune Up
PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back into Sprint Car mode for the next few weeks in California, Ashton Torgerson picked up a seventh place finish in Tulare, CA on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour in the ‘Trophy Cup Tune Up’.
Checking in at the high-banked 1/3 mile oval in Tulare, CA, Torgerson timed the Torgerson Racing No. 02 in 4th fastest in qualifying time trials with 36 cars checked into the pit are for one final look at the track before Trophy Cup.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Glendale, AZ driver slipped back to a fourth place finish which was still good enough to lock him into the 30-lap feature event, it just put him a little deeper in the starting lineup.
Lining up 16th on the starting grid, Torgerson was able to avoid an opening lap tangle in front of him as he then moved into 10th on the next restart. Once in 10th, Torgerson was able to move into eight on the fifth circuit before getting into seventh on a lap sixth restart.
Multiple stoppages and restarts on this night saw a ton of shuffling inside the Top-10 on the everchanging Thunderbowl Track conditions.
Settling into seventh at the halfway point, Torgerson chased after the Top-Five and moved into sixth on the 23rd lap. With the aforementioned stoppages hindering the race, officials opted to cut the race to 25 laps, and on the 24th lap, Torgerson slipped back to seventh where he went on to finish.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-69, Wins-5, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-42
ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will be in action at the Trophy Cup this Thursday – Saturday.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.
Andy Forsberg 12th at Penultimate SCCT Event in Tulare, CA
PETERSEN MEDIA: Travelling back to central California over the weekend with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they made their lone appearance of the year in Tulare, CA, Andy Forsberg picked up a 12th place finish and all but clinched the series title in doing so.
“We got back to another track where I am not the greatest, and we had some good speed, then things changed a little and I fell back out of the Top-10,” Andy Forsberg said. “There was a lot happening and restarts got tricky as the race moved on.”
With 36 cars in the pit area for the ‘Trophy Cup Tune Up’, Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/PHR/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg had his work cut out for himself as he lined up alongside Tulare ace, Dominic Scelzi. With Scelzi getting the jump, Forsberg gave chase but had nothing for the race leader.
Finishing in second, Forsberg locked into the ‘A’, but not making the Dash put the Auburn, CA driver in the sixth row for the 30-lap feature event.
When the caution riddled feature event came to life, Forsberg was able to carefully navigate the dauting Thunderbowl as he worked his way through the Top-10. Getting into sixth in the first handful of laps, the carnage began, and countless restarts changed the look of his night.
Slipping back to 11th, Forsberg was able to gather himself back up and get back up to ninth at the halfway point, but the race never got into a good rhythm. Bouncing in and out of the Top-10 in the final 10-laps of the race, Forsberg ultimately capped his night off with a 12th place finish as he all but clinched the 2024 series title.
“We were pretty good, but not getting into the Dash as these races makes thing that much tougher,” Forsberg said. “Add in starting midpack to being a place that I don’t have a ton of laps at and I was happy overall. Thanks to my guys for working hard, and we will see what we can do in our final few races of the year.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-45, Wins-5, Top 5’s-23, Top 10’s-30
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be idle this weekend before returning to action on 10/26 in Marysville, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Cole Macedo Powers to NARC Win in Tulare as he Grabs Series Point Lead heading into Final Three Races
PETERSEN MEDIA- A tight season long point battle with NARC took a turn on Saturday night in Tulare, CA as Cole Macedo scored the win and took over the point lead and created some separation over Justin Sanders as the series heads into its home stretch following this weekend’s Trophy Cup.
“Drew Warner and the guys worked hard all night, and they put one of the best cars I have ever driver under me all night long,” Cole Macedo said. “We had some good fortune in the feature that helped us pick up the win, but we also took over the point lead and created some space with a few races left.”
With 20 NARC cars checked into the pit area on Saturday night, Macedo got the night kicked off in style as he earned fast time honors aboard the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed No. 21.
Advancing from fourth to second in his heat race, Macedo moved into the Dash where he rolled off the starting grid from sixth. From the outside of the third row, Macedo showcased a very strong car in the Dash as he quickly began forging his way towards the front.
Working his way to second at the finish, Macedo was locked into a front row starting position for the 30-lap feature event.
When the ‘A’ came to life, it was DJ Netto jumping out to the early lead as Macedo chased after. While Netto was strong out front, Macedo was able to keep pace with the leader and was even able to turn up some heavy pressure at various times of the race only to have a caution flag impede his progress.
A late restart saw Macedo hang with Netto only to have Netto stumble and endure engine issues as Macedo was able to race by and take over the top spot. Out in front, Macedo never looked back as he proceeded to score his fifth win of the 2024 season with Tarlton Motorsports as he now sits atop the NARC standings with an 11 point lead.
“We were really good all night long, and so was DJ Netto,” Macedo said. “I was actually able to get by him late in the race, but a caution came out, and then he had his trouble that next restart. How I felt late in the race, I still think we definitely had something for him he stayed at full strength, but either way it is great to get the win and the point lead.”
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst, Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 55, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 29, Top 10’s: 34.
ON TAP: Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports are now slated for the Trophy Cup in Tulare, CA which kicks off on Thursday night.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.
Tanner Carrick Romps To SCCT Win During Trophy Cup Tune Up
PETERSEN MEDIA: Coined as the Trophy Cup Tune Up on Saturday night in Tulare, CA, Tanner Carrick was locked in with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as he raced to the win during Saturday’s feature event, the final time cars see that famed Thunderbowl before this week’s Trophy Cup.
“To win the week before Trophy Cup is huge for momentum, and huge for confidence in general,” Tanner Carrick said. “Tracks absolutely change from week to week, but to have the confidence in knowing your car and team just picked up a win at the track heading back to a big event goes a long way.”
Taking part in both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and NARC events, Carrick’s 360 efforts shined bright.
With 36 cars on hand, the Lincoln, CA runner got off to a quick start as he timed in second fastest in his qualifying flight which set the tone for the night ahead. Gridding the field from the second row of his heat race, Carrick’s third place finish locked him into the impending feature event, but it also put the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed entry in the all-important High Sierra Industries Dash.
Having good fortune in the redraw, the ‘2’ lined Carrick up on the front row of the six-lap shootout, and he took full advantage of the prime starting position. Jumping out to the lead, Carrick raced to the win and put himself on the pole of the feature event.
From the front row, Carrick flexed his muscle despite the race being plagued with countless restarts. Each and every time the field was bunched back up, Carrick was able to drive away and give himself a buffer.
Looking very strong out front, Carrick was able to keep the rest of the field at bay as he raced to his seventh feature event win of the season.
Also taking part in the NARC 410ci event, Carrick also put together a strong showing in the feature event after getting off to a bit of a sluggish start.
Timing in 12th fastest in time trials of the 20 cars checked in, Carrick picked up a fourth place finish in his heat race which ultimately locked him into the 12th starting spot of the 30-lap feature event.
Working his way forward as the laps clocked down, Carrick was into the Top-10 and into ninth at the races halfway point. Continuing to work hard around the tricky Tulare Thunderbowl, Carrick raced into sixth with nine markers remaining and then used a last lap pass to net 5th coming to the checkered flag.
“To finish fifth with the 410 and pair that with a win really makes it a good night for us,” Tanner Carrick said. “Passing is the name of the game this week so to have a feel for some of the different lines Tulare can offer up is key as well. Thanks to everyone who helped us have such a successful showing.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 59, Wins: 7, Top 5’s: 28, Top 10’s: 37
ON TAP: Carrick is now set for the Trophy Cup which kicks off in Tualre, CA on Thursday night.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Joel Myers Jr Charges to 13th with High Limit Racing in Texas Finale
PETERSEN MEDIA: Making his way back to California, Joel Myers Jr stopped in at Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend at competed in High Limit Racing’s season finale weekend. Having mechanical issues on Friday night, the Sebastopol, CA driver had a strong showing Saturday that saw him advance to a 13th place finish in the feature after coming through the ‘B’ Main.
“I haven’t ran my family car a ton this year, so it was fun to hop back in it over the weekend as we take it back to California for the offseason,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We had some engine trouble on Friday night that hindered us, but Saturday things went pretty well.”
Making his first ever appearance at TMS, Myers Jr timed the All About Fire Protection/Hi-Plains Building Division/Dirt Dudes Excavating backed entry in 12th fastest in his qualifying flight on Saturday night.
Lining up seventh in his heat race, a narrow surface didn’t allow for much movement, and Myers Jr settled for a seventh-place finish. With the finish he was forced into the ‘B’ main, where he again started in seventh and needed to work into the Top-Four to transfer into the ‘A’.
With the racetrack continuing to take shape as the night went on, the ‘B’ offered up a surface with multiple grooves. From his fourth row starting position, Myers Jr worked his way into a transfer position in the closing laps as his fourth-place finish placed him in the final starting spot of the 30-lap feature event.
From the 24th starting position, Myers Jr was able to get on the move early. Working into 20th in the opening laps, Myers Jr was up into the 17th position by the fifth lap.
Setting in 15th on the race’s sixth circuit Myers continued to click off strong laps on the Texas surface. Slipping back to 16th on the 20th lap, the 18-year-old Californian was able to use a late restart to take over the 13th position on the 23rd lap.
Battling with some of the series’ best in the closing laps, Myers Jr brought his night, and his Midwest swing, to a close with a 13th place finish as he now sets his sights on a return to California this week.
“All year long I have been running new tracks, its challenging but I think it makes me better overall,” Myers Jr said. “Being able to adapt to new places quickly definitely helps, and learning different things about our car helps us when we get to places were more familiar with. It was a super fun season running in the Midwest, and I am thankful to Brodie Hayward and everyone associated with his team for their support and such a great opportunity. I have a ton of great people behind the No. 46JR as well, and I’m excited to run this back home in some races to end the year.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 54, Wins-11, Top-5’s- 21, Top-10’s-27
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is now set to make his return to California as he takes part in this weekend’s Trophy Cup in Tulare, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Reinhardt Strong All Night at Outlaw Keystone Showdown,
Posts Top-Ten Finish
Abbottstown, PA – October 15, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway against the World of Outlaws, Kyle Reinhardt showcased his team’s recent speed.
The Keystone Showdown served as the stage for Reinhardt in
his familiar Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO
Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91. The team has found consistent
speed the last few months and it showed against some of the toughest
competition in sprint car racing.
QUICK RESULTS
Date: October 4, 2024
Event: National Open Prelim
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 58 cars, Group B Qualifying 13th, Heat 9th (7), B-main DNS/18th (16)
Date: October 5, 2024
Event: National Open Finale
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 56 cars, Group A Qualifying 13th, Heat 7th (7), B-main 7th (7)
Date: October 12, 2024
Event: Keystone Showdown
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 40 cars, Group B Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (2), Dash 4th (3), A-main
10th (4)
BACK ON TRACK
The month of October opened with one of the most anticipated weekends of the year, the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway on October 4th and 5th. After showing good speed at the legendary oval in recent outings, Reinhardt came into the weekend feeling good about his chances to make the shows and post good finishes. The weekend didn’t unfold as hoped though, and both shows ended in the B-main, short of the goal.
Reinhardt and team didn’t dwell on the National Open results. They got back to work and turned their focus toward their next opportunity, which would come one week later at Lincoln Speedway, another track where he has displayed good speed recently. In his last two outings at the Pigeon Hills oval, he posted finishes of 4th and 6th to add to two other top-ten finishes there earlier in the season.
The night got off to a positive start when Reinhardt turned in the 3rd quickest lap in Group B qualifying, a 13.964-second effort on his first of two laps.
The qualifying effort put the Neptune City, NJ native on the front row of the third heat race of the night. Reinhardt brought home a runner-up finish behind winner Chase Dietz. The qualifying run put him into the Dash.
Reinhardt drew the third starting spot for the 8-lap dash. The finishing order would establish the front four rows of the main event lineup. At the drop of the green, he grabbed the 2nd spot behind leader Sheldon Haudenchild. He held that position until lap five and ultimately finished 4th to claim the outside row two starting spot for the A-main.
In the 35-lap finale, the opening laps shuffled Reinhardt back to 6th, and by lap ten he had dropped to 9th. During the middle third of the race, he briefly found himself outside of the top ten looking in but he battled his way back to 9th as the race entered the final ten circuits.
David Gravel wrestled the 9th spot away from Reinhardt with five laps remaining, relegating him to a hard-fought 10th-place finish.
“It was a great night for us. Disappointed with our feature effort. We slipped pretty bad at the drop of the green but overall it was a great night making the dash and finishing top-ten at an Outlaw event.”, Reinhardt commented.
“We have been solid the last few months. We have about eight
dates remaining on our 2024 schedule and we are working hard to put
ourselves in position to win races.”
UP NEXT
Reinhardt will return to Lincoln Speedway Saturday night for the track’s season finale, Night of Champions, which will award the winner with a $15,000 payday at the conclusion of a 50-lap finale.
Prior to the night’s racing action, Reinhardt will make an
appearance at Stan’s Beverage in Carlisle, PA from 12-4pm. Fans are
encouraged to stop by to meet Kyle and get an up close look at his No.91
sprint car, plus pick up some ice cold Coors Banquet for the weekend!
SEASON STATS
37 races, 0 wins, 4 top 5’s, 13 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s, 23 top 20’s
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COORS BANQUET BEER
History
Coors Banquet beer was first brewed 150 years ago. It was the original product brewed by Adolph Coors in Colorado when he first established his brewery in 1873.
Over those 150 years, Coors has not compromised their craft. Since day one Coors Banquet has been brewed only in Golden, Colorado, with Rocky Mountain spring water and Moravian barley.
The company celebrated its sesquicentennial on September 30th, 2023 with a huge street festival in the town where it all began – Golden, Colorado. This memorable event featured a lineup of live musical performances, local artisans, brewery tours, limited-edition merch, and great food and beer.
Support Local
Ace Distributing is a leading beverage wholesaler in South Central Pennsylvania, right in the heart of the racing community.
When you head to your favorite dirt track, you want your favorite ice-cold beer to enjoy, right?. Ace services over 1,400 direct retail partners across Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.
That means you can pick up some Coors Banquet beer from your local distributor on the way to your favorite track!
Please drink responsibly!
Kyle Reinhardt [91] races with David Gravel [2] (photo credit: Derick Kriner
Photography)
Kyle Reinhardt [91] drives under Chase Dietz [2D] (photo credit: Derick
Kriner Photography)
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 season.
Kyle can be contacted via kylereinhardt46@gmail.com.
ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com
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Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.
Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.
Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor
Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to
all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers
Capitol Renegade
Coors Banquet Beer
E-Z-GO Golf Cars
Henry’s Wrecker Service
Maxim Chassis
FK Rod Ends
Kelly Racing Fuel
Arai Americas
KSE Racing Products
InTech Trailers
AL Driveline
DMI
Rider Racing Engines
Titan Wings
Simpson Race Products
Hagar Sweeps Flip Flop 50 to Become First Driver to Win Both Features
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Derek Hagar accomplished a feat that he envisioned for many years last Saturday.
Hagar became the first driver to capture both main events during the 16 th annual Flip Flop 50 at Riverside International Speedway.
"It feels like I've accomplished something that was accomplishable," he said. "They make it hard on the guy who wins the first one to be fully inverted. The way they do that format is if you go a lap down in the first feature you're not part of the inversion of the second feature. We lapped up to 13 th so the guy who finished second to me in the first feature started the second race 13th. It's hard to get all the way up there in the second feature with all of the other drivers who are competitive starting the second feature several rows in front of me."
Hagar opened the USCS Series event on Friday by winning a heat race from the third starting position. He then advanced a position to place second in the scramble, earning the outside front row starting position for the first 25-lap main event held the following evening.
"It went pretty good," he said. "We got a break in our favor that moved me from third to starting second in the heat race. I was able to get clean air and win that. In the scramble I got to Jordon (Mallett) a couple of times, but wasn't able to make a move. I think that helped us out more for Saturday to be able to start on the outside and have the preferred line going into turn one."
Hagar was quick to find the lead during the first feature and he led the distance.
"Jordon ran the middle in turns one and two and left the top open," he said. "I drove around him. We led every lap, but around halfway we got into traffic. He got a run on me and slid me and a lapped car going into turn one. Luckily the caution came out before we completed a lap so I was put back into the lead for the restart. That made me step it up and I led the rest of the race."
Hagar lined up 22 nd for the second 25-lap main event.
"It went better than I thought it would," he said. "The race car was phenomenal. Once we went into turn one and I passed like six cars just quarter throttle through the slick I felt we'd be in good shape. I think by Lap 5 we were in the top 10. We had a restart and I got up to third really quick. I was chasing Cody Gardner and Chase Howard. I'd say Lap 8 or Lap 9 Chase's mag box went out so that moved us to second. On the restart I showed my nose acting like something was on the bottom. The leader changed his line and got hung up coming off turn two. I was able to turn underneath him off turn two and beat him into turn three. That was right around halfway in the race. Then the track started taking a little rubber. I just tried to keep my tires underneath me and we held on."
The two triumphs push Hagar to double digits in the wins category for the third straight season and the seventh time in his career.
Hagar follows one marquee event at Riverside International Speedway up with another one as the World Short Track Challenge featuring the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series is this Friday and Saturday.
"We want to take the momentum we built over the weekend and make everyone know they have to be on their game," he said. "I feel really confident."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 11 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 1 (3); Scramble: 2 (3).
Oct. 12 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Feature #1: 1 (2); Feature #2: 1 (22).
SEASON STATS -
32 races, 10 wins, 20 top fives, 25 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 27 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions® is the retail division of Nutrien® Ltd., the world's largest crop inputs company. We provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. We help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. For more information, visit http://www.NutrienAgSolutions.com .
"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Mallett Produces Podium and Top 10 During Flip Flop 50
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Jordon Mallett produced a strong weekend at Riverside International Speedway, which hosted the 16 th annual Flip Flop 50.
Mallett, who was making his driving debut for A.G. Rains, opened the USCS Series event on Friday by hustling from seventh to win a heat race. That made him the high-points driver and garnered the pole position for the scramble, which Mallett won.
"We had a rough pill draw, but we were really good," he said. "A.G. had the car good and we were able to charge through the heat race and put ourselves in a good position. We were high points going into the scramble, which was super encouraging only having 10 or 12 laps in that car. We went into the scramble with a few things we wanted to try. We didn't look at it as a have-to-win situation. It's another 12 laps to get more comfortable. The car was really good and we were able to go wherever we needed to go."
The stout night placed Mallett on the pole for the first 25-lap main event on Saturday.
"In hindsight the pole wasn't the most ideal position as I wished we could have started on the outside," he said. "We did a good job managing it. We fell to second and then were really good on the green-flag runs. I got to Derek (Hagar) on Lap 17 and passed him a couple of times. The second time we stuck it, but didn't get to complete a lap before there was a caution. That put us back to second and from then on it was a caution-fest. That was our opportunity and it was just a deal where the cards didn't fall our way."
Mallett's second-place result was his ninth podium outing of the season.
The second feature was inverted, which lined Mallett up on the inside of the seventh row.
"We had a lot of confidence from the first feature," he said. "We thought we knew what the track was going to do. We wanted to try some stuff to use it as a tune-up for this upcoming weekend. I know the results showed we had a great run, but we wanted to try some things. I felt we hit on some things and we were faster on one end of the track than anybody, but the other end of the track wasn't the same story. I think we were really good on longer green-flag runs, but we were plagued by cautions. We got to sixth and then the rubber came in. Then we hurt a motor coming to the white flag so we didn't get to take the checkered flag, but had lapped up to eighth so that's where we finished."
Mallett's eighth-place outing was his 19 th top 10 of the season and his 10 th in a row.
The team will return to the track this Friday and Saturday for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series.
"I think we have more confidence as we showcased we had a lot of speed right out of the gate," he said. "The more opportunities we have to refine that will help build more success. We feel we are in a pretty good place and that we can be a contender."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 11 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 1 (7); Scramble: 1 (1).
Oct. 12 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Feature #1: 2 (1); Feature #2: 8 (13).
SEASON STATS -
22 races, 4 wins, 13 top fives, 19 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 22 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events
Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .
"We're excited to represent Awakening Events again this year," Mallett said. "Awakening Events, which has been a major part of our team for many years, puts on some of the best shows in the entertainment industry so we encourage everyone to check out their website for events in your area."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, AR Dyno Specialty, High Performance Lubricants and CP-Carrillo for their continued support.
Estenson Posts Career-Best High Limit Racing Result in Texas
Inside Line Promotions - FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 15, 2024) - Tim Estenson improved throughout a Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track last weekend.
Estenson, who was making his first appearance at the track and season debut with the series, kicked off the weekend on Friday by qualifying sixth quickest in his group. He then placed eighth in a heat race before winning the B Main, which garnered a transfer into the back of the main event. Estenson ended the night with a 24th-place finish.
"The biggest thing going into Friday was to pill draw good and we did after going out early," he said. "We were able to have a good qualifying lap. I was in a good spot for the heat race, but made the wrong choices and it cost us. If you don't capitalize on the start with some of the best guys in the country you'll get ate up. We were able to start on the pole in the B Main and have clean air so that went well. Then we started deep in the feature and I just tried to hold my line and log laps to learn."
Estenson timed in eighth quickest in his group on Saturday and a run from fifth to third place in a heat race locked him directly into the main event. He picked up a pair of positions in the feature to finish 14 th - a career-best outing with High Limit Racing.
"We were decent in qualifying in our group," he said. "In the heat race, I was able to get two spots on the start and next to second place, but he had a better line. We spread out after that. It put us starting further up in the show. We got a couple of positions as we went back and forth all race with several guys. We were pretty happy with the outcome of our weekend."
Next up for the team is a trip to The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., this Friday and Saturday for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. It will mark Estenson's debut at the track.
"After watching some videos it looks like it could race similar to Texas Motor Speedway, but is smaller," he said. "After overachieving our goals last weekend that gives us more confidence racing this weekend with the World of Outlaws."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 11 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 8 (2); B Main: 1 (1); Feature: 24 (21).
Oct. 12 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 3 (5); Feature: 14 (16).
SEASON STATS -
41 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 30 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Arai Helmets
Arai offers a variety of helmets for different riding styles and purposes, from motorcycle to automobile. For more information, visit http://www.AraiAmericas.com .
"I've been using Arai Helmets since 2018," Estenson said. "They are super comfortable. I took a big hit last year. I was wearing an Arai and the helmet did its job of protecting me."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Overcome Early Crash for Top 10 at Lincoln Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel rallied for a top-10 result last Saturday at Lincoln Speedway.
Gravel qualified 10 th quickest in his World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series group, which started him on the inside of the third row in a heat race.
"I wasn't able to overcome going out late in our group and we just weren't quite good enough in qualifying," he said. "We paid the price starting fifth. We really needed to start fourth in that heat race or be in a later heat. We fell to sixth on the start and battled back to fifth. I was really close to third and fourth at the end, but ran out of time."
Gravel lined up on the inside of the 10 th row in the main event, but he was quickly caught up in a crash that occurred in front of him.
"Starting in the back is always a high risk," he said. "A wreck happened in front of me and I had nowhere to go. Luckily it didn't tear up the car too bad. We changed the top wing and went back out. It was a long race with a lot of cautions. We were able to pick our way through there and get into the top 10 with 10 laps to go. I got another spot to finish ninth. It definitely could have been worse."
Gravel's run from the 19 th starting position to a ninth-place result was tied for the third-most positions gained.
"I learned over the years that you have to maximize every night," he said. "Some nights that might be a win or 15th. You have to make the most of every opportunity. For the cards we were dealt and where we started in the feature, we did the most we could."
Gravel leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 72 points with seven points races remaining.
The team is heading to The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., this Friday and Saturday for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown. Gravel finished fourth at the track in June 2017 during his lone appearance.
"I feel like I'm not really changing my driving style," he said. "I push when we need to push and pull back when we need to pull back. That hasn't really changed. I try not to do anything unnecessary no matter the situation. I feel I've been driving the same way, but here lately we haven't been that stellar in the A Mains. Hopefully we can go out and set a good qualifying time to start each night strong this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 12 - Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (19).
SEASON STATS -
64 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 57 top 10s, 62 top 15s, 62 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Starks Charges Forward During High Limit Racing Season Finale, Return to Trophy Cup on Tap
Inside Line Promotions - FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 15, 2024) - Trey Starks left Texas on a positive note after he rallied for a top 15 last Saturday at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, where he filled in for Scotty Thiel.
"It was a good opportunity to race, but we were trying to help them with their program as well," he said. "We made improvements all weekend. It was good to get out there and race somewhere away from home again. It was a track I'd never been to so it was cool to see a new place and race a new car."
Starks opened the Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader on Friday by timing in eighth quickest in his group and placing fifth in a heat race to lock into the main event.
"It was the classic first night with a new team," he said. "We had a lot of things to shake out. In hot laps we had some engine issues we had to get figured out. I felt our qualifying effort was pretty good for not getting many laps. We didn't get a good start on the inside lane in the heat race and dropped back one row. And then in the feature we started toward the rear and were fighting some mechanical and comfort issues so I felt it was best to cut our losses and work on it for the next day."
Saturday showcased a better outing at the end of the night for Starks, who timed in 10 th quickest in his group and finished sixth in a heat race. He advanced a pair of positions to end third in the B Main, transferring into the back of the main event. Starks continued to march forward throughout the A Main as he hustled from 23 rd to 15 th - the third-most positions gained.
"We were off just a little bit in qualifying," he said. "We didn't transfer through the heat, but I was okay with getting more laps. We worked our way into third in the B Main and I felt pretty good. We were able to work our way to 15 th in the feature. We gained a couple of spots with crashes, but we passed several cars as well. I felt a lot more comfortable than I did on Friday."
Starks is hopping in another new car this weekend when he will drive for Rudeen Racing during the famed Trophy Cup. Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., hosts the marquee event Thursday through Saturday. Starks hasn't competed at the event since 2017.
"This is a one-off event and it's hard to turn down an opportunity to drive for Kevin Rudeen and his team," he said. "It's been a while since I've been to Trophy Cup. We've had some good runs there and some not so good runs. It's a tough race where you have to be fast, have some luck and stay out of trouble the whole weekend. I feel confident going in because the last time I was at Thunderbowl Raceway I ran well so I'm pretty excited for it."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 11 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 5 (3); Feature: 26 (20).
Oct. 12 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: 3 (5); Feature: 15 (23).
SEASON STATS -
31 races, 14 wins, 21 top fives, 23 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 28 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Trophy Cup
MEDIA LINKS -
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Dietrich makes big moves in Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown; Final 50 ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 14, 2024) – “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing put it all on the line Saturday night at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, and although the former World of Outlaws winners (2012 and 2013 at Lincoln) did not beat the Greatest Show On Dirt in the $20,000-to-win Keystone Showdown, they did the next best thing, concluding the mid-month blockbuster with a monster rally from 14th to finish fourth.
Impressive enough, Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, was also the evening’s highest finishing representative of the Pennsylvania Posse, followed by York’s own Chase Dietz – who rounded out the top five.
“Overall, a great night for Gary Kauffman Racing. That’s a race we wanted to win, but to bounce back from midpack to earn a top-five is still a pretty solid achievement,” Dietrich concluded. “We had an opportunity to close out the year at Lincoln with a win next Saturday, so that’s what we plan to do.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with Lincoln Speedway’s $15,000-to-win Final 50 on Saturday, October 19.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 34
Top-Tens: 46
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to
fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on
October 12.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Justin Whittall pilots Stehman Motorsports to an Outlaws A-Main start at
Lincoln Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 14, 2024) – Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall made the most of his opportunity to pilot John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23, getting the call to join the team just in time for Lincoln Speedway’s $20,000-to-win Keystone Showdown featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Saturday, October 12. It was the Greatest Show On Dirt’s final Central Pennsylvania appearance of the season, replacing a previously scheduled doubleheader at Selinsgrove Speedway.
Despite tough company to debut a new owner and driver combination, Whittall and Stehman Motorsports persevered and raced on to qualify for the evening’s main event before finishing 17th, commencing action from 21st after winning the program’s Last Chance Showdown.
Devon Borden, regular ace of the well-known Central Pennsylvania open wheeler, has stepped away from the sport momentarily, but plans to return soon.
“Just can’t thank John and Kelly Stehman enough for the opportunity to drive their car. Devon needed some time and we hope he’s back sooner than later, but with our family team already planning on not being at Lincoln, this situation just kinda worked out,” Whittall, a recent winner at Port Royal Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway, said. “We had fun. We still have some things to learn about each other, but that’s with any new driver/car owner. I’m just super grateful for the opportunity.
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the future.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 15
Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Thiel gears up for two-day ASCS Elite visit to Rocket
Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (October 14, 2024) – The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will make the most of their late season southern swing, continuing their 2024 campaign with the two-day Rocket Launcher 30 at Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19. The two-day program, concluding the track’s 2024 season, will feature the ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Cars.
Team 73, fresh off of a full Missouri and Texas stretch with High Limit Racing, all of which highlighted with a 15th-place outcome at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 12, will roll into Rocket Raceway Park with a full head of steam, securing the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship with a win a Plymouth Dirt Track before making the venture south.
As noted, Team 73’s most recent starts were contested at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. With Scotty Thiel having prior obligations, Trey Starks – a Washington native who spent much of the 2024 season competing at Skagit Speedway – filled the seat in the High Limit Racing season finale; he was scored 26th and the aforementioned 15th.
“Hats off to Trey Starks for stepping in and filling the seat for us this weekend. I had other obligations, so we were grateful to have him come down and allow us to continue our southern swing,” Scotty Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “We’re going to make the most of this trip and continue our Texas invasion with a two-day visit to Rocket Raceway. This will give us a chance to keep our momentum up before we rejoin the Outlaws next weekend at Riverside.”
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with
a multi-day visit to Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, Texas, on October 18-19.
The two-day Rocket Launcher 30 will feature the ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint
Cars.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 23
2024 IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Champion
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and
seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July
19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot,
Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA
doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday
and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Finished seventh at Cedar Lake
Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 7. Finished
second at 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14.
Earned IRA victory at Plymouth Dirt Track in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on
Saturday, September 28 – secured IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Westfall perseveres at Lawrenceburg; Red Dirt Raceway to
conclude 2024 USAC schedule
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (October 14, 2024) – It was a challenging weekend in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, and although engine trouble ultimately ended their efforts on Friday, October 11, their Saturday night outcome at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, concluded on a much higher note, ending the coveted Fall Nationals featuring the USAC National Sprint Cars with a 15th-place outcome.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, commenced Saturday’s weekend finale from the outside of row ten, earning his way into the big dance via fourth-place finish during his respective heat race.
The USAC National Sprint Cars schedule will enjoy an off weekend before concluding competition at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26.
“Not the weekend we were looking for overall, but to recover like we did after some engine issues on Friday says a lot,” Westfall said. “Excited to get to Red Dirty Raceway. We’ll work to conclude the USAC season with some great results.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will conclude their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with a doubleheader at Red Dirt Raceway in
Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 11
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on
Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals
on Saturday, September 21. Earned back-to-back top-tens in starts at Circle
City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
Eliason and RSR close out High Limit campaign with top-ten in Texas
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 14, 2024) – The 2024 High Limit Racing campaign is officially in the books, and for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), who finished tenth in the final championship standings, their campaign is also complete, closing out the season with a top-ten in the $50,000-to-win High Limit season finale at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, October 12.
Eliason, who drove Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, simultaneously increasing his season’s top-ten tally to 31. Although missing the top-ten just one night prior, the team out of Knoxville, Iowa, put on an impressive display, concluding the All-In Championship Weekend lidlifter with a rally from 26th to 14th.
“I want to thank Brian and Lisa Ridge for the opportunity this season. We were shy of the ultimate goal, but there’s always going to be struggles with a new team, “Eliason expressed. “Regardless, I’m grateful for the opportunity and ready to see what the future brings.”
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s
Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6. Finished ninth in
Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals finale on Saturday, September 21.
Finished eighth in the 2024 High Limit Racing finale at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 31
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Trophy Cup 30 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA - October 14, 2024...Eagerness is floating through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California Sprint Car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it’s time for Trophy Cup 30 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.
The Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not just known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year, but it’s also well regarded for being held to benefit one of the truly great organizations around, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
With the Trophy Cup’s donation last year, it brought the total amount of contributions to a remarkable $2,910,000 since the event was created back in 1994. The 30th running will amazingly go over the $3,000,000 mark when the check is presented on Saturday.
This weekend marks the 19th occasion that Trophy Cup will be held at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The overall champion takes home $30,000 from the point fund, along with their earnings from all three nights. The Winged 360 Sprint Car extravaganza on October 17th, 18th and 19th features a record $300,000 overall purse.
Defending Trophy Cup champion Corey Day has made waves across the country this year with several major wins, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions and the Super Dirt Cup. The 18-year-old now returns home looking to go back-to-back at the Trophy Cup this weekend.
Other former Trophy Cup champs set to compete this weekend include three-time winners Shane Golobic from Fremont and Tim Kaeding of San Jose; along with single-time victors Bud Kaeding from Campbell, Jonathan Allard of Chico and Willie Croft from Colfax.
“It’s been great to see the fan and team support continue to be outstanding at the Trophy Cup year after year,” said Thunderbowl Raceway Promoter Steve Faria. “The extra functions on the fairgrounds continue to create a happening at the event and one that people mark down on their calendar every season. I know we are looking forward to it and hope everyone else is too. Dave Pusateri and his entire team do an excellent job with everything. I know we’re honored to host the Trophy Cup for the 19th straight year.”
Tickets and Details:
Adult grandstand tickets for the 30th Trophy Cup cost $55 on Thursday and Friday and $60 on Saturday. Bleacher tickets are $50 on Thursday and Friday and $55 on Saturday. Kids pricing and senior pricing is also available.
Tickets can be purchased starting at approximately 10-10:30am on Thursday behind the stands at the box office. It will then open at 1pm on both Friday and Saturday. The event has never sold out and plenty of tickets will be available.
The pit gate opens at 10am on Thursday October 17th, with the drivers meeting around 3:20pm. Wheel packing, hot laps, qualifying and heat races will follow.
For the second straight year, on Wednesday October 16th (day before the race) Thunderbowl GM Josh Miller will be around the campground if you’d like to obtain your Will Call Tickets, or if you need to purchase additional tickets. By handing out will call tickets on Wednesday, this will help alleviate the line at the box office on race day.
Following the races on Thursday will be Taco Night presented by Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course. Friday will feature the popular BBQ Night presented by High Five Pizza and Catering.
On Saturday afternoon from 11am-2pm Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and the Tulare Golf Course will present the annual Spaghetti Feed. The post-race parties start 20 minutes after the checkered flag with beer, water and soft drinks available for purchase inside.
A donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the door during all these events is appreciated. Fans and teams are all encouraged to attend the special eating events. More info on the Trophy Cup, as well as an entry list can be found at www.trophycup.org
Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.
For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.
Schatz cashes in for $20,000 in the Pigeon Hills; Route
66 double on deck
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7988 (-158)
Date: Saturday, October 12
Event: Keystone Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 1st (7th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 14, 2024) - It has been since
Williams Grove Speedway’s 2020 National Open, but ten-time World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, is back in victory lane in the
great state of Pennsylvania, besting the Greatest Show On Dirt and the
infamous Pennsylvania Posse in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on
Saturday, October 12.
Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing,
Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit,
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub
‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, earned $20,000 for his Lincoln triumph, taking
command with ten laps remaining after race long leader, Sheldon Haudenchild,
snagged the wall got upside down. The Fargo, North Dakota, native was in
winning contention prior to Haudenschild’s misfortune, climbing his way to
third around Buddy Kofoid on lap 18.
As noted, the victory, Schatz’ fifth of the 2024 World of
Outlaws season and his second ever at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway, was
his first in the Keystone State since securing the 2020 National Open title
at Williams Grove Speedway.
Schatz’ career total with the Greatest Show On Dirt now
stands at 316.
“Sheldon obviously was the class of the field all night,” Schatz said. “I
can’t go up and do that. He did an awesome job up there. It just bit him,
and we capitalized on his misfortune, obviously.
“This is huge. At this point in the game, it’s beyond
confidence. We’re all confident in what we do. It’s just the results. This
isn’t a game of I said I did this. It’s about putting it on paper and
putting money in the bank. These guys work their tails off. The funny part
is, I don’t think people realize that you have to work just as hard to run
14th as you do to win a race. So, hats off to them. It’s just an awesome
night all around. Going out late (in qualifying), we didn’t know that we
were going to have a great shot at getting qualified well, but we did. We
got ourselves through that Heat Race after I made a mistake on the first
lap. We just kept digging all night long, and sometimes that’s what it
takes.”
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a two-day visit to the Dirt
Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday,
October 18-19.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 59
Wins: 5
Top-5s: 29
Top-10s: 49
Nienhiser Scores 11th Win of Season to Close 2024
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting in one final weekend of racing action with MOWA as they invaded Jacksonville Speedway, Paul Nienhiser defended his home turf well as he picked up the Friday night win and earned the Hard Charger on Saturday as he rallied to a sixth place finish.
“We rolled our Schnee car out at the end of the year, and we were strong with it with back to back wins and then the run to sixth from 21st to close the year,” Paul Nienhiser said.
Kicking his season finale week off on Friday night, the Chapin, IL driver lined up on the pole of his heat race. When the race went green, Nienhiser’s MSD box came loose in the cockpit and as he handled that and wrestled his CAM2 Lubricants/Midland Performance/MB Heating and Cooling Inc. No. 9x he slipped back to third.
Getting situated, Nienhiser showcased a strong car on this night as he was able to power his way back into the lead with two laps to go, and with the win he earned a spot in the redraw.
Pulling the five, Nienhiser took the green from the inside of the third row. Taking a couple of laps to figure out the treacherous cushion that had bult up on the famed bullring. With a strong car underneath him, Nienhiser was able to work the cushion, and was even able to get above the cushion and make grip and speed.
Running on the ragged edge, Nienhiser stormed into the race lead on the 15th lap and then used a late restart to leave the field in his wake and pick up his 11th win of the season emphatically.
Back in action on Saturday night for his final scheduled race of the 2024 season, a tough draw saw Nienhiser line up in the ninth starting position of his heat race.
Able to race his way through the field, Nienhiser was up into fourth and making a bid for third when the door was slammed on him sending him into an infield barrier and breaking his steering gear.
Going from the night’s high point guy potentially, Nienhiser found himself in the ‘B’ with a long road to the front of the ‘A’. Making repairs to his mount prior to the semi, Nienhiser went from seventh in the B to picking up the win and locking into the feature event.
With the win, Nienhiser lined up 21st on the field, and continued to pass cars as he did all night long. Racing through the field Nienhiser was into the Top-10 and continuing to gain on the front of the field.
Getting into sixth, Nienhiser made a move for fourth on the last lap, but amidst a wild finish the red was needed and it negated his final pass as he finished with a sixth place finish which netted him Hard Charger honors.
Factoring his heat race before the accident, and then the final pass in the feature, Nienhiser was a passing master. Though officially gaining 15 spots in the feature, including the ‘B’ and his heat he passed a total of 28 cars on this night.
“It was a great year in both cars,” Nienhiser said. “It was tough losing Ralph over the Summer, but I think a lot of us honored him well and put on some great racing. I am thankful for the many people that back my racing efforts and support me, and I am ready to start building for a big 2025.”
Nienhiser would like to thank CAM2 Lubricants, Midland Performance Inc., MB Heating & Cooling Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings, T&K Tree Services, Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., American Rental Center, Signature Signs, The Auringer Family, Matt Bradshaw, Wessler Bros. Agency Inc., Haverfield Construction-Concrete, Dropped Mobile, Mason Sound, AB&C Moving, Maverick Corn Herbicide, Maxim Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Rider Racing Engines, Simpson Race Products, and Super Shox for their support.
Nienhiser would also like to thank Heartland Trailer Manufacturing, Rockstar Wraps, Kinney Racing Engines, and Stronghurst Collision Center for their support of Scott Bonar’s No. 50 car.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-27, Wins-11, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-22
ON TAP: Nienhiser’s 2024 season has come to an end.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Paul Nienhiser by following him on Twitter @Paul_Nienhiser or by clicking over to www.paulnienhiser.com.
EDDIE TAFOYA JR FINISHES EIGHTH AT KERN AND HEADS TO MOHAVE VALLEY RACEWAY THIS SATURDAY
(Chino, CA, October 10, 2024) After placing eighth in the
final regular season main event for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented
by Inland Rigging last weekend at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, Eddie Tafoya
Jr. heads east to Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway for this Saturday’s Avanti
Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race. Saturday's race will be a
tune-up for November’s 57th Annual Western World Championship at Mohave
Valley.
Tafoya, 27, came into the final USCS points race of the season third in the series championship standings. The veteran racer was one of 18 cars that turned up for the race at the track in Bakersfield, California. The Chino Hills, California resident qualified fastest of his group of six cars with a lap of 15.558. That was also the fourth-fastest time overall.
In his heat race, the 2018 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns champion began in fifth and moved forward to finish third. That placed him on the inside of row two for the final 30-lap regular season main event. Going into turn one on the initial start, the pole sitter had issues and ended up stopped by the wall. It was hard to tell if Tafoya clipped the stopped car or not. In fact, Tafoya himself was not sure if contact was made.
On the restart, Tafoya was coming from the pole. However, as soon as the green lights came back on, it became clearly evident that he did make contact with the stopped car on the initial go. He slid back into the pack and eventually finished eighth. Despite the finish, he maintained third place in the overall standings in the USCS first season.
“I think he (the polesitter) had too much throttle on the start and slid it right through the slick in the middle,” Tafoya said of the main event start. “Backed himself into the wall and kind of bounced back. I didn’t know if I for sure clipped him but I thought I might have. Based on the way the rest of the race went, it kind of showed that (he clipped the stopped car). My rear end was out of square and the bird cages were all off. I was kind of a sitting duck wherever I went that race.”
Saturday’s USAC/CRA race will be Tafoya’s fifth on the longtime Mohave Valley track that is located five minutes from the Colorado River and 20 minutes from downtown Laughlin, Nevada. His initial outing at the 1/3 mile banked oval ended with his best finish there thus far when he placed third on April 23, 2023. Six months later, he visited again and steered his beautiful #51T to an eighth place result.
In 2023, Tafoya paid two visits to Mohave Valley. While his end results did not show it, he was a contender each time. At the start of April, in front of one of the largest crowds in track history, the well-spoken racer qualified third fastest of the 30 cars on hand. He then came from sixth to finish third in his heat. The 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the year was running in the top five in the main event when he slid to a stop in turn one. Being the cause of the red flag, he had to restart at the back of the 22 car field. From that point on, he put on a show, passing more cars than any other driver to finish 12th.
Six months later, Tafoya was a contender again working his way into second place. However, his engine began laying down, and he wisely pulled off the track to prevent damage. Sadly, that left him with a 12th-place finish.
“I don’t know if it is the track shape, or maybe the banking, I am just really confident getting the car in there,” Tafoya said on Thursday afternoon while on his way to the race shop to work on the car. “Ever since I was there the first time, I have had a good base setup. I just jell well (there). So, it is really exciting to go back there. I think that is the only track I have been good at every single time. I need to figure out what I am doing there and carry it on to the other places.”
“Driving-wise, yeah, it is one of my favorite racetracks,” Tafoya continued. “You can be really aggressive for most of the night until it slicks off. Even when it was slick last year, I think I was the only one running the top until I got to the front and showed those guys that. It is fun, and it is a racy little place. Hopefully, some moisture stays in the dirt for us.”
To see Tafoya in action on Saturday, the Mohave Valley Raceway is located at 2750 E. Laguna Rd. in Mohave Valley, Arizona (86440). Gates at the popular track will open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first green flag will wave at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Kids 6-12 get in for $15.00, and children five and under are free. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/ and the office phone is (928) 346-6000. For fans who cannot attend the race in person, it will be shown live on pay-per-view at the following link: https://drc.tv/.
After this weekend’s race, Tafoya will wrap up the USAC/CRA season at the 57th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Western World Championship at Mohave Valley on November 1st and 2nd. One week later on November 9th, he will be in action for the season finale at Perris Auto Speedway.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
September 21 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
October 5 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 8th A Main
FOLLOWING A 10TH PLACE FINISH AT KERN, LOGAN WILLIAMS HEADS TO MOHAVE VALLEY RACEWAY THIS SATURDAY
(Ontario, CA, October 9, 2024) Talented Flowdynamics racer Logan Williams will hit the home stretch of his 2024 season when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway this Saturday night. After this week’s show, the 28-year-old racer will only have five races remaining before bringing down the curtain on his 2024 racing campaign.
This year has been a breakout season for the Yorba Linda, California driver. After the first race of the season, he was seventh in the series championship standings. That was the only time the pleasant driver has been outside of the top six all season long. He has been in the top five in the standings for the last four months dating back to June 8th. His highest ranking of the year came in week 11 when he was third.
Williams comes into this Saturday’s race at “Arizona’s Baddest Bullring” fifth in the title chase. In his last appearance at the track that is located 20 minutes from downtown Laughlin, Nevada, he turned in the seventh fastest qualifying time of the 28 cars on hand. He closed that night by finishing ninth in the 30-lap main.
Prior to this season, Williams had appeared three times on the 1/3 of a mile banked oval located approximately five minutes from the Colorado River. His first appearance came on April 23rd, 2022. In that one, he got caught up in somebody else’s mess early in the main and was saddled with a 22nd-place finish. Six months later, he recorded his best Mojave finish when he came home eighth. In 2023, he only journeyed to the track one time and placed 11th.
Williams' last time on track came two weeks ago when the USAC/CRA series visited Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, California. That night, he started ninth and finished 10th in the 30-lap main, giving him 13 top 10 finishes in 16 starts this season.
To see the popular Williams in action on Saturday, the Mohave Valley Raceway is located at 2750 E. Laguna Rd. in Mohave Valley, Arizona (86440). Gates at the popular track will open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first green flag will wave at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Kids 6-12 get in for $15.00, and children five and under are free. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/ and the office phone is (928) 346-6000.
Williams will get one week off after Saturday’s race before heading to the Imperial Valley Raceway on October 18th and 19th. He will then head back to Mohave Valley for the 57th Annual Western World Championships on November 1st and 2nd before closing the season at Perris Auto Speedway on November 9th.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Kern’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
9/7/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
9/28/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
SCCT set for penultimate race of the season Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA…Fresh off an exciting race in Hanford last week the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ventures back down to the Central Valley for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial this Saturday at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.
It will be the penultimate show of the SCCT campaign and the first visit to Tulare since 2022. The action-packed evening of racing is the final opportunity for drivers to get laps at Thunderbowl Raceway prior to the 30th Trophy Cup next week.
The October 12th event also showcases the NARC 410 Sprint Cars, plus RaceSaver Sprints, and has long been a cornerstone on the Thunderbowl Raceway schedule.
Chris Faria was an up and coming driver who was the youngest of five children to Danny Sr. & Arlet Faria. He grew up on their farm in Tipton and was known as the prankster of the family. Chris unfortunately lost his life at the age of 21 during a farming accident and his memory has been kept alive with a memorial race at the Thunderbowl Raceway ever since.
Brian was the oldest of the five Faria children and was taken from us in January of 2006 during an accident while driving on a highway. Brian enjoyed helping out with the track preparation at the Thunderbowl, as he drove the water truck and the grader among other things.
“We look forward to hosting the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial on Saturday,” track GM Josh Miller said. “It’s always one of the big events at Thunderbowl Raceway and having three Winged Sprint Car divisions should make for a great night of racing. We hope everyone will come out on October 12th and then stay for the Trophy Cup next week.”
With two races left in the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour season Auburn’s Andy Forsberg continues to maintain a large 114-point advantage at the top of the standings. The 48-year-old veteran brought home a consistent top-10 last week in Hanford and hopes for more of the same this Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.
Leading Garth Moore Insurance Rookie of the Year contender Braden Chiaramonte will get some valuable laps at the Thunderbowl on Saturday in prep for next weeks Trophy Cup. The 17-year-old goes into the Faria Memorial ranking second in the SCCT points and has shown the ability to be aggressive when needed, a perfect recipe for success in Tulare.
Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Placerville’s Shane Hopkins and Roseville’s Colby Copeland round out the top-five in points going into the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. Ranking six through 10 are Livermore’s Travis Labat, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Aromas’ Justin Sanders and Mesa, Arizona’s Corbin Rueschenberg.
Tickets and Details:
Adult Grandstand tickets for the Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up at Thunderbowl Raceway this Saturday cost $40, while Bleacher tickets are $35. Senior and child pricing is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day.
The front grandstand gate will open at 4pm with the pit meeting held at 5pm and cars on track at 5:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow.
The muffler rule will follow track protocols at Thunderbowl Raceway, which mirrors the NARC 410 Series rule. Flowmaster, SpinTech, Schoenfeld 14272735-78 or Extreme mufflers only.
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds.
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove
Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA,
Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed
Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore
Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra
Industries for their support this season.
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be
found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to
also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and
follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news
regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Remaining Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC)
Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
Doran Binks’ Swanson Still Leads
USAC Silver Crown Point Standings
With Mission Foods No. 77
Going Into Season Finale Oct. 19 at IRP
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Oct. 7 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson still lead the USAC Silver Crown point standings going into the season finale Oct. 19 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) in Brownsburg, Ind. after a 10th-place finish in the Sumar Classic Sunday night at the Terre Haute Action Track.
They have led the point standings all year since the season opener in April except for six days in May with their No. 77, which is sponsored by Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.
The Lebanon, Ohio-based team and the Indianapolis-based driver had a 27-point advantage over Hemelgarn Racing and Justin Grant going into Sunday’s race, and a 91-point advantage over the third-place team and driver, Rice Motorsports-Abacus Racing and Logan Seavey.
By finishing third on Sunday Hemelgarn Racing and Grant are now just six points behind, 785 to 779. And by winning Sunday’s race, Rice Motorsports-Abacus Racing and Seavey are now 64 points behind, 785 to 721. These three combinations are the only entities still in the running for the series’ 2024 entrant and driver championships with one of 14 races remaining.
There are 76 points up for grabs at each event: 70 for winning the race, three bonus points for being the fastest qualifier, and three bonus points for leading the most laps of the race.
The possible scenarios are too numerous to relate, but it will all come down to what happens at IRP on Oct. 19.
Anything can happen in racing, but Swanson and Doran Binks Racing have been particularly successful on IRP’s 0.686-mile paved oval.
The Oct. 19 race will be the series’ second of the year there. On May 25 at IRP Doran Binks Racing and Swanson qualified first and led all 100 laps enroute to victory in the Hoosier Hundred. It was Swanson’s fifth victory in that race and his eighth Silver Crown win at that track, tying his now-retired brother, Tanner, for No. 1 all time.
IRP was also the track where Doran-Dyson Racing clinched the 2022 series title, which was an unprecedented seventh for Swanson. He is the winningest driver in series history with 44 victories and 53 pole positions. He has more victories so far this year (four) and more poles so far this year (six) than anyone else too.
Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., qualified third Sunday at Terre Haute, just 0.162 off the 21.414-second lap Brady Bacon set to win the pole. Driving a Maxim with a Hampshire-prepared Chevy engine the team uses for dirt-track races, Swanson passed the driver who qualified second, Daison Pursley, in Turn 1 on the first lap. Pursley got him back on the following circuit around the half-mile dirt oval, however.
It quickly became evident that Swanson was dealing with some issues, which turned out to be handling problems. He dropped as far back as 12th, but gained two positions near the end of the 100-lapper to finish 10th. He set his fastest lap of the race on lap 17. He remained on the lead lap throughout, and he had a good battle with Mario Clouser in the late stages of the race. Clouser qualified right behind Swanson in fourth and finished 12th.
The podium finishers were Seavey, Pursley, and Grant. Chase Stockon finished fourth and was the hard charger. Bacon rounded out the top five.
There were five caution flags, but Swanson was not involved in any of the incidents.
“We just missed the set-up a little,” Swanson said after the race. “The track changed a lot, and it just wasn’t our night. The title will come down to IRP, and all we can do is try our best. Thanks again to Mission Foods, Wilke Orthodontics, Glenn Farms, and everyone who keeps us on the track, and gives us the chance to go out and compete for wins and titles.”
Sunday’s 100-lapper at Terre Haute was postponed from July 4 due to rain.
All of the series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
Fast field returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday for Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic makeup
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 8, 2024) - When the Kubota High Limit
Racing 410 Sprints appeared at Lucas Oil Speedway back on June 29th, Rico
Abreu blazed around the 3/8-mile oval in 12.829 seconds for a new track
record.
A severe thunderstorm shortly after qualifying postponed
Night 2 of the Diamond Classic. The stars of Kubota High Limit Racing return
to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday night for the makeup, with a complete new
program scheduled starting with time trials.
The forecast is for dry weather and plenty of speed in the
mid-week program, which begins with hot laps at 6:30 with racing to follow.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday and grandstands at 5. Fans with tickets
from the June 29th rainout or wristbands from the pits that night can use
those for admission.
The order of events will begin with time trails, followed by
opening ceremonies, heat races, the Kubota High Limit Sprint Dash, B-Mains
and the 35-lap feature.
There's an opportunity for fans to get a free upgrade to a
pit pass while donating items for victims of hurricane Helene, which
recently struck the southeastern United States. Kubota High Limit Racing,
along with Speedway Children's Charities, Texas Motor Speedway, I-70
Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are joining forces to gather items for
hurricane relief efforts.
While originally a diaper and baby wipes-focused drive, fans
who donate new blankets and/or unopened diapers of any size and baby wipes
will get one free pit pass upgrade per item at the track where the donation
is made on that race night. Cash donations will also be accepted.
Lucas Oil Speedway donations will be collected at the VIP
Door of the ticket booth starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Fans can use their
tickets from the June 29th Diamond Classic rainout or purchase general
admission tickets on race night and upgrade to the pit pass.
Donation stations also will be set up at other Kubota High Limit Racing stops this week:
Tuesday at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., donations will be
collected at the High Limit Racing-branded pop-up tent inside the main
grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, at the Texas Motor Speedway-branded tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m. each day.
Those unable to attend but who wish to donate may do so through Speedway Children’s Charities at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/texas/hurricane-helene-diaper-drive/. Any donor under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the pit waiver.
For more information or questions regarding the Relief
Drive, please email info@highlimitracing.com.
The rescheduled $25,000-to-win Diamond Classic brings the
410 Sprints back to the Midwest, one night after the series stops at I-70
Speedway in Odessa.
Brad Sweet, a series co-founder with Kyle Larson, leads the
High Limit Racing championship chase. Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., is 258
ahead of Abreu, of St. Helena, Calif. Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis is
third.
Courtney beat Sweet and third-place James McFadden on Night
1 of the Diamond Classic on June 28th. For more information on Kubota High
Limit Racing, visit highlimitracing.com.
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic A Feature on June
28th - 1, Tyler Courtney. 2, Brad Sweet. 3, James McFadden. 4, Tanner
Thorson. 5, Sye Lynch. 6, Justin Peck. 7, Hunter Schuerenberg. 8, Chris
Windom. 9, Jacob Allen. 10, Zeb Wise. 11, Ryan Timms. 12, Cory Eliason. 13,
Kasey Kahne. 14, Spencer Bayston. 15, Rico Abreu. 16, Xavier Doney. 17,
Brenham Crouch. 18, Parker Price Miller. 19, Howard Moore. 20, Jace Park.
21, Garet Williamson. 22, Gage Montgomery. 23, Brent Marks. 24, Tyler Blank.
25, Brian Bell. 26, Corey Day.
Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:
(Free upgrade to pit pass with hurricane relief donations)
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37
Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10
Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $90
Pit Pass - $45
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
UNOFFICIAL 2024 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings
Standings become official at noon CST Monday, Oct. 14
IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., 791; 2. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 762; 3. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 760; 4. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 756; 5. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 753; 6. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 751; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 750; 8. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 748; 9. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 747; 10. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 744; 11. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 738; 12. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 735; 13. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 734; 14. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 730; 15. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 724; 16. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 719; 17. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 718; 18. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 714; 19. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 708; 20. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 701.
State Point Standings
California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 153; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 146; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 142; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 138; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 136; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Rino Felicioni, Visalia, Calif., 64; 10. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63.
Colorado – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 75; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 73; 3. Johnny Boos, Lakewood, Colo., 64; 4. Derek Schramek, Fountain, Colo., 32.
Delaware – 1. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 40; 2. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 39; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 38; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 37; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 36; 6. Christian Rumsey, Slate Hill, N.Y., 35; 7. Mark Bitner, Columbus, N.J., 34; 8. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 33; 9. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 32; 10. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 31.
Georgia – 1. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., and Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., both 76; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 71; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 70; 5. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 65; 6. C.J. Miller, Hickory, N.C., 38; 7. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 37; 8. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 36; 9. Cory Hunsberger, Doylestown, Pa., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 35.
Indiana – 1. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., 567; 2. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 506; 3. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., 504; 4. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 446; 5. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 421; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 402; 7. Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., and Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., both 397; 9. Tres Mehler, Oblong, Ill., 388; 10. Ashton Thompson, Salem, Ind., 381.
Iowa – 1. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 339; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 290; 3. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 272; 4. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 259; 5. Madi Miller, Vail, Iowa, 215; 6. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 203; 7. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 189; 8. Tadd Holliman, Murray, Neb., 180; 9. Casey Friedrichsen, Odebolt, Iowa, 173; 10. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 148.
Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 414; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 351; 3. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 337; 4. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 329; 5. Raymond Seemann, Jetmore, Kan., 301; 6. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 293; 7. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 292; 8. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 275; 9. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 250; 10. Charlee Chaffin, Cimarron, Kan., 222.
Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 76; 2. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., each 75; 5. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 69; 6. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 68; 7. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 64; 8. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 62; 9. Jason Young, Columbus, Ohio, 54; 10. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 48.
Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 137; 2. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., and Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., both 102; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., and Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., each 101; 7. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 99; 8. Mike Melair, Warrington, Pa., 91; 9. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 89; 10. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 85.
Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 924; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 793; 3. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 546; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 536; 5. Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 441; 6. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 433; 7. Michael Stien, Ceylon, Minn., 370; 8. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 362; 9. Kyla Anderson, Shakopee, Minn., 332; 10. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 311.
Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 317; 2. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 295; 3. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 282; 4. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 272; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 259; 6. Jay Russell, Wathena, Kan., 241; 7. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 233; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 211; 9. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 10. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 186.
Nebraska – 1. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 780; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 726; 3. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 687; 4. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 586; 5. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 547; 6. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 535; 7. Adam Gullion, Lincoln, Neb., 526; 8. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 521; 9. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 503; 10. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 444
New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 370; 2. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 355; 3. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 338; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 334; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 331; 6. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 321; 7. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 310; 8. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 294; 9. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., and Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., both 257.
New York – 1. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 77; 2. Nolan Groves, Sugar Grove, Pa., 74; 3. Jarrett Cavalet, Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., both 73; 5. Andy Priest, Grove City, Pa., 72; 6. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., and Mikey Smith, Scranton, Pa., both 71; 8. James Pattock, New Kensington, Pa., 70; 9. Jarrett Rosencrance, Butler, Pa., 66; 10. Hunter Hite, Saxonburg, Pa., 63.
North Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 186 (one 39 point finish); 2. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 186; 3. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 181; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 167; 5. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 130; 6. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 121; 7. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 108; 8. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 96; 9. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., and Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., both 95.
North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 480; 2. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 457; 3. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 430; 4. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 378; 5. Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., 372; 6. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 361; 7. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 340; 8. Kate Taves, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 298; 9. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 252; 10. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 185.
Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 564; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 487; 3. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 463; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 417; 5. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 402; 6. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 397; 7. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 362; 8. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 340; 9. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 321; 10. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 309.
Oklahoma – 1. Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., 147; 2. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 125; 3. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 124; 4. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 122; 5. Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., 121; 6. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., 108; 7. Tanner Conn, Oklahoma City, Okla., 107; 8. Brandon Jennings, Norman, Okla., 104; 9. Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., and Matthew Holt, Dallas, Texas, both 103.
Pennsylvania – 1. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 859; 2. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 820; 3. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 776; 4. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 741; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 631; 6. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 503; 7. James Pattock, New Kensington, Pa., 494; 8. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 486; 9. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 470; 10. Jeremy Kornbau, Hermitage, Pa., 454.
South Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 154; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 153; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 142; 5. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 113; 6. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 103; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 101; 8. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 96; 9. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 95; 10. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 89.
South Dakota – 1. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 756; 2. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 673; 3. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 662; 4. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 657; 5. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 615; 6. Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., 608; 7. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 596; 8. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 546; 9. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., and Bayley Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., both 543.
Tennessee – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 40; 2. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 39; 3. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 38; 4. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 37; 5. Ashton Thompson, Salem, Ind., 36; 6. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 34; 8. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 33; 9. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 32; 10. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 31.
Texas – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 786; 2. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 781; 3. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 554; 4. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 552; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 426; 6. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 409; 7. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas, 399; 8. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 398; 9. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 387; 10. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 368.
Virginia – 1. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 337; 2. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 322; 3. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 290; 4. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 281; 5. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 277; 6. Chris Ware, Williamsburg, Va., 240; 7. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 217; 8. Matthew Mullins, Newport News, Va., 213; 9. John Smith, Brightwood, Va., 210; 10. James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 187.
West Virginia – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 40; 2. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 39; 3. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 38; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 37; 5. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 36; 6. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 34; 8. Nathan Emig, Dalzell, S.C., 33; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 32; 10. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 31.
"410" SPRINT CARS TO BE FEATURED ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AT
SHARON IN 2025
October 8, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...While Mother Nature put a damper on the 2024 Sharon Speedway season finale on September 28 that was to feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, management is already looking ahead to 2025. For the first time since 2010, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management will be featured on a consistent basis on Saturday nights in 2025!
The "410" Sprint Cars were scheduled nine times in 2024 with five of them being completed as David Gravel, Ryan Smith, Danny Dietrich, Dale Blaney, and Dave Blaney were victorious. That number will greatly increase in 2025 as the division is showcased on a regular basis including the return of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars for a pair of appearances once again.
"We're looking forward to having the '410' Sprint Cars on a much more frequent basis in 2025," expressed GM Dave Willoughby. "We've increased the payoffs three times in recent years, and in turn, the racers and fans have certainly supported us well with large car counts and crowds. Having DIRTVision stream our races the last two years has brought more awareness to the quality of racing that takes place."
Stay tuned for more details on the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management in 2025 along with more information on the 96th anniversary season.
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Dominic Scelzi Builds Momentum With Solid Weekend at Kings Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - HANFORD, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi captured a runner-up result and two top 10s last Saturday to cap a busy weekend at Kings Speedway.
"Over the last few weeks we've gotten better and started honing in on getting more speed in the race car," he said. "I think we're on the right track and we competed to win two of the three races last weekend so that's a real positive."
The weekend began on Friday with a Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. Scelzi qualified sixth quickest and he won a heat race to advance into the dash. He gained a position to finish third, garnering the inside second row starting position in the Cotton Classic main event.
"We ended up starting on the outside of the front row when one of the cars couldn't start," he said. "The outside wasn't the place to be and I fell to fifth on the first lap. I worked my way back to third and I ran first and second down. I passed for second and was right there with the leader with about six laps to go. A lapped car stalled in front of me and I had nowhere to go. I hit it and it knocked me completely off the track."
The contact resulted in a DNF for Scelzi, who returned to the dirt oval on Saturday for the Morrie Williams Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series. Scelzi was ninth quickest in qualifying before he moved from third to second place in a heat race. He also advanced a position in the dash to end fifth.
"We went fifth to second in the first feature and just wasn't able to track down the leader," he said. "We were close, just not able to do anything. I was very happy with a second-place result."
The second feature was inverted and Scelzi hustled from 16 th to seventh.
"We drove up to seventh and had a really good run," he said. "Honestly, we were just good everywhere. We could run the bottom, the middle and the top. The track was very good in the second feature. I think we finished third in the overall points deal."
The solid weekend gives Scelzi momentum as he ventures to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., this Saturday for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 4 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 19 (3).
Oct. 5 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (3); Dash: 5 (6); Feature #1: 2 (5); Feature #2: 7 (18).
SEASON STATS -
53 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 22 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 43 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car Challenge Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
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Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Produce Two Top 10s at Williams Grove National Open
Inside Line Promotions - MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports recorded a pair of top-10 results last weekend during the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.
Williams Grove Speedway hosted the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel event, which began on Friday with David Gravel qualifying second quickest in his group. He then won a heat race before drawing the highest number - eight - in the dash draw. Gravel advanced a pair of positions in the dash to finish sixth before he ended the night eighth in the main event.
The following night featured similar success early in the evening as Gravel set quick time during qualifying. He captured a heat race triumph and advanced forward one position in the dash to end third. The team placed sixth in the feature, marking the 56 th top 10 of the season.
Gravel owns an 86-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings with eight races remaining this season.
The next event on the schedule is the Keystone Showdown this Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.
Big Game Motorsports was victorious during a World of Outlaws event at the track in May. It was Gravel's second career series win at Lincoln Speedway and it marked the 100 th career World of Outlaws victory for Big Game Motorsports.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 4 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 8 (6).
Oct. 5 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (3).
SEASON STATS -
63 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 56 top 10s, 61 top 15s, 61 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., for the Keystone Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Danny Dietrich eyes $20,000 in Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 7, 2024) – Although Williams Grove Speedway’s coveted National Open is officially in the books, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series action in the Keystone State is far from over, as the Greatest Show On Dirt will continue their Posse Country takeover with an appearance at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 12. Dubbed the Keystone Showdown, the one-day blockbuster will award a $20,000 payday, officially capping all World of Outlaws appearances in Pennsylvania for the 2024 season.
For Danny Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, a battle against the Outlaws in the Pigeon Hills is certainly not a rarity, earning a pair of Lincoln victories against the national travelers in 2012, as well as 2013. In Double-D’s most recent Outlaws battle at Lincoln Speedway, the Gettysburg native finished ninth – the tail end of an impressive rally from 24th on the starting grid.
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will head to Lincoln Speedway on the coattails of another recent hard charge, this time scrambling from 24th to 14th in the $75,000-to-win National Open on Saturday, October 5.
“First of all, hats off to the team for not giving up on Saturday. They always stick it out when times are tough and we were able to put together a great charge because of that,” Dietrich expressed. “Looking forward to getting back to Lincoln. We know our way around that place so all we can do is put our notes to the test and get ourselves up front.”
COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12.
SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 11 Top-Fives: 33 Top-Tens: 45
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from 18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17. Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Zearfoss scores top-ten in National Open preliminary;
Lincoln Speedway ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (October 7, 2024) – There’s no place like home, and for the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss, “home” happens to host one of the most sought-after prizes on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign trail – the Williams Grove Speedway National Open. And although the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native and World of Outlaws full-timer was unable to conquer the $75,000-to-win blockbuster, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a top-ten in the weekend opener that was contested late Saturday afternoon, October 5.
Zearfoss, ace of this own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished ninth in weekend preliminary, commencing main event action from the exact same position. The former Port Royal Speedway track champion now owns 15 World of Outlaws top-tens on the season and will have the opportunity to earn one more in Posse Country Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway.
Unfortunately, Zearfoss was unable to match his top-ten outcome in Saturday’s $75,000-to-win National Open finale; he finished 16th.
“Feels great to be home. There’s always a little added pressure racing so close to home with all of your friends, family, and partners at the track, but having the opportunity to work out of your own shop and sleep in your own bed is a major bonus,” Zearfoss expressed. “We get another shot at a PA win this weekend so we’ll do what we can to make it happen.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown
on Saturday, October 12.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 15
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway
National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4.
Whittall 11th in National Open preliminary; Future agenda undetermined
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 7, 2024) – It’s one of the most sought-after prizes on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign trail, and for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports – recent winners at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – it was a chance to etch their names in the sprint car racing history book permanently. Despite a great attempt, their National Open effort was ultimately cut short of their end goal, highlighting the two-race agenda with an 11th-place score in Friday’s preliminary.
Whittall, ace of his JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, was forced to conclude the $75,000-to-win National Open finale in the program’s C-Main.
Friday’s A-Main was actually conducted on Saturday, as heavy fog set in forcing the program to be delayed.
“We had some high hopes heading into the weekend, and we were on a pretty solid stretch of great results, so the confidence and momentum was there,” Whittall explained. “Just didn’t end how we wanted. Those things happen. We’ll shake it off and keep moving forward.
“Not sure of an upcoming plan just yet,” Whittall added. “We’re going to weigh out some options and take it from there. It’s been an incredible year and I’m blessed to be a part of it.”
ON DECK: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted in the future.
SPECIAL THANKS: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 15 Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2. Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50. Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports score
back-to-back top-tens in Indiana double
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (October 7, 2024) – It was an action-packed stretch in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, not only accumulating back-to-back top-tens in weekend visits to Circle City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on October 4-5, but doing so in impressive fashion – each of which the outcome of forward progress.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished sixth and second in his top-ten sweep, the former at Circle City with the latter at Paragon. As noted, it was a tale of forward progress for the “Bumblebee Express,” commencing Circle City’s main event from 16th on the A-Main grid, all before starting seventh the following evening at Paragon Speedway.
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports now own 11 top-ten scores on the year, four of which within the top-five including a pair of victories.
“Feels good to put together a sound weekend. It was much needed, especially with a big doubleheader ahead at Lawrenceburg Speedway,” Westfall noted. “Can’t thank Ray Marshall and this entire Ray Marshall Motorsports team enough for their hard work. The season’s end is near, but we’re still working for wins. We have a few more left in us.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Fall Nationals on
Friday and Saturday, October 11-12.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
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STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 11
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on
Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals
on Saturday, September 21. Earned back-to-back top-tens in starts at Circle
City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
Wilson powers to top-ten in GLSS finale at Millstream Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (October 7, 2024) – Not many miles were logged in Greg Wilson’s recent weekend of competition, but the action was still high, ultimately joining the Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS) in their season finale doubleheader at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, and Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6.
Although a slow start to the weekend, missing main event action at Waynesfiled, Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, recovered in a hurry, racing on to conclude his two-event sweep with a top-ten on Sunday. The Benton Ridge, Ohio, native finished sixth in the GLSS season finale, climbing ahead from 11th on the grid.
“Not the start to the weekend we wanted, but we persevered and recovered well, so it’s tough to be disappointed about that,” Wilson concluded. “Hats off to everyone who keeps this team in motion, my family especially. Success comes and goes, but they are constant and I’m blessed.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 20
Wins: 1
Eliason and RSR to conclude High Limit Racing campaign
with four-race stretch through Missouri and Texas
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 7, 2024) – It’s been a long trip down the High Limit trail for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although only four events remain on the 2024 High Limit Racing schedule, there’s plenty to be ready for, aiming to close out their campaign with big money scores in Missouri and Texas on October 8-12.
Eliason, a Visalia, California, native and ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, will launch his final week of High Limit Racing action with starts at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8-9, all of which flanked by the High Limit finale at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. The trips to I-70 and Lucas Oil will award $20,000 and $25,000, respectively, with the Texas finale awarding $50,000.
Eliason and RSR will roll into Odessa, Missouri, fresh off of Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on October 4-5. The team highlighted the weekend pair with a 19th-place score in Friday’s preliminary (contested late afternoon Saturday due to fog).
“Hard to believe we’re this deep into the season. But, there’s a lot of money on the line this week. We want to wrap up the High Limit schedule with some big results,” Eliason noted. “We’ll roll in there like it’s night one and do what we can to contend for a win.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing schedule with visits to I-70 Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and
Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, October
8,9, 11 & 12, respectively. High Limit Racing’s 2024 season will conclude
with the Texas doubleheader.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s
Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6. Finished ninth in
Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals finale on Saturday, September 21.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 30
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Aaron Reutzel and RSR sweep POWRi Fall Double at Texas Motor Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 7, 2024) – Everything is bigger in Texas, as the old motto suggests, and for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), their results couldn’t get much bigger, eventually sweeping the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League Fall Double Header at Texas Motor Speedway near Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. Reutzel, a Clute, Texas, native himself, secured $12,000 in his weekend domination, earning $5,000 in Friday’s preliminary before securing $7,000 the following evening.
“We came down to win and we executed, the track was good and tricky,” said an elated Aaron Reutzel in Texas victory lane. “This car was perfect with a great team effort all weekend.”
Impressive enough, “A-Aron,” ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, led every lap of each of the POWRi Fall Double Header 25-lappers, commencing action from the pole position on Friday and outside-pole on Saturday.
Aaron Reutzel, who also set “Quick Time” in each of his Texas outings, is now a six-time POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League winner over the course of his illustrious open wheel career.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing action at I-70 Speedway, Lucas
Oil Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, October 8,9, 11 & 12, respectively. High Limit Racing’s 2024
season will conclude with the Texas doubleheader.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360
main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night. Won Night
Before The Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday, September 6.
Victorious in ASCS National Tour competition at Clay County Fair Speedway in
Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 10. Swept Texas Motor Speedway’s POWRi
Fall Doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
Stats:
Wins: 16
Top-Fives: 34
Top-Tens: 40
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
By Gary Thomas
Hanford, CA…Making his first start with Bates-Hamilton Racing this past weekend, Yuba City’s Landon Brooks put together a solid evening of competition at the Morrie Williams Memorial, earning a top-five finish in the opening Twin-20 feature.
Brooks is currently subbing for BHR full-time driver Justyn Cox, who sustained a back injury in August at the Douglas County Dirt Track.
“I felt like it was a really good night at Kings Speedway for our first outing together,” said Brooks. “Josh Bates got me comfortable right away and we qualified well, along with winning our heat race.”
This past Saturday’s Morrie Williams Memorial at Kings Speedway in Hanford marked the start of five races to go in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season.
The 21-year-old wheelman opened the event by timing in fourth overall at the helm of the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.
He then jumped out front during the opening heat race and led all the way for victory, placing him into the Beacon Wealth Strategies Dash.
Following a sixth-place finish in the four-lap contest, it lined him up outside row three for the first Twin-20 main event. An entertaining 20-lap feature ensued that saw several drivers dicing it up among the top 10.
Early on Brooks battled around seventh and eighth, before moving into sixth on lap eight. He then carved his way into fifth with a few circuits remaining, where he went on to cross under the checkered flag. It marked another solid finish for the team at the event, as Justyn Cox earned a close runner up during the opening Twin-20 last year.
The second Twin-20 was completely inverted based off the lead lap cars from the opening stanza, which put Brooks on the inside of row seven. Another thrilling race was seen, and he would eventually tally a 14th place result at the finish.
“I wish the first 20 had been a full 40 lap race because I felt like I was getting better and better,” commented Brooks. “The second Twin-20 was going good early, and I just got trapped on the outside, before trying to run the top in one and two. Being in a tough spot, I blew it off the edge after that and it essentially ended a shot at a good run in the second 20.”
Brooks is set to return aboard the Bates-Hamilton Racing entry at this Saturday’s NARC 410 Sprint Car Series sanctioned Faria Memorial at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.
The BHR No. 42x continues to maintain position three in the NARC owner standings going into the night. The event is also the final tune-up prior to next week’s 30th running of the Trophy Cup.
Brooks was part of an outstanding opening prelim at last years Trophy Cup, where he finished an extremely close second to Rico Abreu.
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Morrie Williams Memorial Quick Recap-
Saturday October 5 in Hanford: Qualified (4th), Heat Race (1st), A-main 1 (5th), A-main 2 (14th)
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-
Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: B Scadden Design
Long-time partner B Scadden Design is back for a seventh season with BHR.
“Brad and I have been friends since the mid 80’s when we worked on Howard Kaeding’s car at the Fairgrounds in San Jose. He has been doing our designs, graphics, helmets, fire suits and basically anything we’ve needed since 2018. Our race cars look great because of him and the attention to detail that he provides our team.”
If you are in the market for design and graphics work, be sure and contact Brad Scadden at brad@bscaddendesign.com
𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-
To keep up with Bates-Hamilton Racing be sure to like the BHR Page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BatesHamiltonRacing
Follow along on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bhr42x
Make sure to also follow our Instagram page @bhr_42x
Kubota High Limit Racing, Lucas Oil Speedway offering pit pass upgrade for hurricane relief donations
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 6, 2024) - When Kubota High Limit Racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday for the Diamond Classic makeup race, fans can get an upgrade to a pit pass by helping those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Kubota High Limit Racing, along with Speedway Children's Charities, Texas Motor Speedway, I-70 Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are joining forces to gather items for hurricane relief efforts in the southeastern United States.
While originally a diaper and baby wipes-focused drive, recent news from the affected area has shown an urgent need for blankets as temperatures are dropping this time of the year. Fans who donate new blankets and/or unopened diapers of any size and baby wipes will get one free pit pass upgrade per item at the track where the donation is made on that race night. Cash donations will also be accepted.
Lucas Oil Speedway donations will be collected at the VIP Door of the ticket booth starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Track General Manager Danny Lorton said fans can use their tickets from the June 29th Diamond Classic rainout or purchase general admission tickets on race night and upgrade to the pit pass.
Donation stations also will be set up at other Kubota High Limit Racing stops this week:
Tuesday at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., donations will be collected at the High Limit Racing-branded pop-up tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, at the Texas Motor Speedway-branded tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m. each day.
Those unable to attend but who wish to donate may do so through Speedway Children’s Charities at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/texas/hurricane-helene-diaper-drive/.
Please note that any donor under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the pit waiver.
For more information or questions regarding the Relief Drive, please email info@highlimitracing.com.
The rescheduled $25,000-to-win Diamond Classic brings the 410 Sprints back to the Midwest, one night after the series stops at I-70 Speedway in Odessa.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies. Fans with tickets from the June 29th rainout or wristbands from the pits that night can use those for admission.
Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:
(Free upgrade to pit pass with hurricane relief donations)
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37
Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10
Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $90
Pit Pass - $45
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
Brian Brown looks forward to FVP Platinum Batteries
Midweek Money Championship at I-70 Speedway
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (October 7, 2024) - A short trip down the
highway, but big money on the line for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian
Brown Racing, as I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, is set to host High
Limit Racing’s FVP Platinum Batteries Midweek Money Championship on Tuesday,
October 8. The event, just 15 minutes from Brown’s Grain Valley, Missouri,
race shop, will award a $20,000 payday.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, is certainly no stranger to I-70 Speedway,
earning a recent POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League victory at the facility on
Saturday, September 28.
Brian Brown will roll into I-70 Speedway fresh off of
Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open featuring the World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Series on October 4-5. Although missing the top-ten in each of
the weekend outings, Blackjack had plenty of shining moments including the
fourth-fastest qualifying time, as well as a heat race victory - each of
which occurring in Saturday’s $75,000-to-win finale.
“Williams Grove Speedway is tough. If you’re not good and
your car isn’t working right, it’s a long 20 seconds around that place,”
Brown stated. “We don’t have a great package for that place when it really
slows down. Some have it and some don’t…we don’t have it yet. Regardless,
we’re always learning. Already looking ahead and excited for Tuesday night
at I-70 Speedway. We ran super well there last week and we were able to win,
so our confidence is high. It’s going to be a great event. FVP, a primary
partner of mine for a long time, is the title sponsor of the race. They have
a lot of things going on with the fans. Not to mention, it’s nice to race
just 15 minutes from home.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
High Limit Racing’s FVP Platinum Batteries Midweek Money Championship
presented by Avanti Windows and Doors at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri,
on Tuesday, October 8. Future High Limit Racing starts are still tentative.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 27
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50
preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6. Won POWRi Outlaw Sprint
Series main event at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday,
September 28.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
Schatz rallies big for top-ten in National Open
preliminary; Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown on deck
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7838 (-176)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 4th & 5th
Event: National Open
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 5th (15th)
Saturday: 12th (16th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 7, 2024) - Donny Schatz and Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) are certainly no strangers to Williams
Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and although Schatz was
unable to attain a seventh National Open title, the Fargo, North Dakota,
native put on a show in the two-day/two-race blockbuster, highlighting the
event with a hard-fought top-five in Friday's portion of the program.
Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford
Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts,
Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car,
finished fifth in the Friday preliminary (actually contested on Saturday
afternoon due to Friday night fog), commencing main event action from 15th
on the grid.
Despite falling short of earning a second consecutive
weekend top-five in the $75,000-to-win National Open finale later that
evening, the ten-time World of Outlaws champion did the next best thing and
put together another rally, this time improving four spots from 16th to
finish 12th.
With all results considered, Schatz and TSR will roll into
Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12, with an
impressive 48 top-tens in 58 point-earning starts, 28 of which acquired
within the top-five including the aforementioned National Open preliminary.
Schatz is currently third in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series championship chase, trailing the top spot by 176 markers.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone
Showdown on Saturday, October 12.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 58
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 28
Top-10s: 48
Andy Forsberg 2nd at Petaluma Fan Appreciation Night Following Cotton Classic Top-10
PETERSEN MEDIA: A busy weekend of racing in California saw Andy Forsberg in team on a pair of occasions as they finished seventh in Hanford, CA with the SCCT on Friday night before running second on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA for Fan Appreciation Night.
“The track on Friday was pretty cool for Hanford, considering the issues we have had at the track the last few years,” Andy Forsberg said. “We timed in well, we won our heat, and had a pretty decent run in the main.”
With 28 cars in the pit area, Forsberg opened the night up by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in eight fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the pole of his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver was able to pick up the win and lock into the High Sierra Industries Dash where a sixth place finish put him in the third row for the 30-lap feature event.
After a quick track work session, the field hit the track for the feature event. From the outside of the third row, Forsberg had a very racy car underneath him as he began working his way toward the front.
Racing into third in the early stages of the race, Forsberg then started to slip back as the track started to slick off and get ‘dirty’.
Admittedly not being where he needed to be soon enough, Forsberg drifted back to finish seventh when the 30-lapper drew to a close.
“I felt really good early, but as the track started to dirty up, I am just not the greatest at using wing speed, and I have it engrained in my head that I need to be on the curb or with my left front in the infield and that’s not the case as much anymore. Still, happy with how things went at Hanford.”
Making the trip back to Auburn, CA Friday night to swap cars, Forsberg and company were off and running on Saturday as they made the return trip to Petaluma Speedway for Fan Appreciation Night.
With 15 cars on hand for the final night of the year at Petaluma Speedway, Forsberg timed in second quickest in time trials, which placed him in the second row of his race.
Finishing third in his heat race, Forsberg moved into redraw where the five placed him in the third row of the feature event.
With unseasonably warm temperatures, the track did slick off as the night moved on.
As the feature got underway, the track started to endure some of the loose dirt from the infield berm and made things interesting.
Dealing with the tricky conditions, Forsberg was able to work his way up to finish second to close out the 2024 season at Petaluma Speedway.
“It was super-fast early on Saturday night, and the car was pretty evil but we stayed at it and got it better for the feature,” Forsberg added. “The track stayed pretty good all night, except the infield berm wasn’t quite packed in enough and some of that stuff got sprayed all over the track and made it a little interesting. Still, kudos to Rick and his team for their hard work.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-44, Wins-5, Top 5’s-23, Top 10’s-30
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be in Tulare, CA on Saturday night for the Trophy Cup Tune Up with the Sprint Car Challenge tour.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Cole Macedo Earns Morrie Williams Tribute Title
PETERSEN MEDIA- A big weekend of racing at Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA saw Cole Macedo shine aboard the Tarlton Motorsports No. 21 car. Charging from 13th to 3rd in Friday’s Cotton Classic, Macedo picked up a pair of third place finishes in Saturday’s Tribute To Morrie Williams Twin 20’s event and earned the overall Championship in part to his efforts.
“I really feel like we had the fastest car all weekend,” Cole Macedo said. “Friday night I just didn’t get us timed in well, but the guys gave me a great car and we were able to race our way through the field.”
With 28 cars checked in on Friday for the Cotton Classic with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Macedo timed the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed No. 21 in 13th fastest in time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, a fourth place finish locked him into the 30-leap feature, however he had his work cut out as he rolled off the starting grid from the 13th starting spot.
On a freshly manicured Kings Speedway surface that raced well all night long, Macedo went to work in front of the contingent on hand for the annual event. A couple of strong laps saw Macedo race into sixth on the fourth lap as he was a quickly showing himself to be a factor on this night.
Once in sixth, the moves didn’t quite come as easy as he settled in and continued to work around the Kings Speedway surface. As traffic came into play during the final 10-laps of the race, Macedo was again able to make moves. Moving into fifth on lap 21, Macedo was into third on the 24th lap, and then raced into third with five to go as he chased after second Dominic Gorden.
Holding down the final spot on the podium, Macedo capped off a strong 13th to 3rd charge as he and the Tarlton Motorsports team turned their attention to 410ci action on Saturday.
Getting off to a much better start on Saturday night, the Lemoore, CA driver timed in fifth fastest in time trials before finishing second in his heat race. Locking into the Dash, Macedo raced to the win from his front row starting position and put himself on the pole of the first 20-lap feature event of the night.
When the green flag flew on the first 20-lapper of the night, Macedo jumped out to the early lead as he felt pressure from Justin Sanders. The ever changing Kings Speedway surface made it tricky to be the race leader and as he continued to search for the best line, Sanders was able to find it first and power to lead on the 10th lap.
Continuing to run in second, a late restart saw Macedo try to make a daring move to reclaim the top spot, but it resulted in him losing a spot as Dominic Scelzi snuck by and dropped him to a third place finish.
With the lead lap finishers inverted for the second feature event, Macedo rolled off the starting grid from the 15th starting position with another 20 laps to run.
Just as he did on Friday night, Macedo was able to slice and dice his way forward as he chased after not only the win, but the overall event title. Working his way forward, a fantastic restart saw him jump from 15th to seventh on the seventh lap.
Back under green flag action, he proved to still be able to race forward as he continued his march towards the front. Into fifth on the 10th lap, he kept racing hard as he move into third on the 17th lap, where he went on to finish.
With his second third place finish of the night, Macedo was also awarded the Tribute to Morrie Williams overall Championship.
“Saturday night, it was tricky with how the track was changing and it was better to be in second in that first feature,” Macedo added. “I tried a few things but Justin Sanders was able to find something first and get by me. I tried to be a hero on the last restart, and it let Scelzi get by. We ended up third, and then charged to third in the inverted race, so really, it was a great weekend overall.”
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst, Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 53, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 28, Top 10’s: 33.
ON TAP: Macedo will be in Tulare, CA this Saturday night doing double duty as he will battle with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Northern Auto Racing Club.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.
Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Keep Winning
PETERSEN MEDIA- Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports have been streaky good in 2024. Winning their first five races out in 2024, Miller Motorsports and Sanders find themselves amidst another hot streak as the team as now won their last four consecutive races after winning the Cotton Classic on Friday night.
“Dale Miller always fields a car that is capable of winning on any given night, and other than a couple of nights we just started too far back, we have been in contention most nights out this season,” Justin Sanders said. “It’s been a fun ride, and hopefully we can cap the year off in style in couple of weeks.”
Friday night, Sanders and company made the trip to Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA to battle the Sprint Car Challenge Tour at the storied, Cotton Classic.
From the get, Sanders showed that the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering No. 4SA would be the car to beat as he stopped the clocks with the fastest lap in qualifying time trails.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Sanders simply needed to earn a transfer to qualify for the Dash. Jumping into third when the heat went green, Sanders settled in and held on to the third place finish.
Locking into both the Dash and the Feature, the seven lined the Aromas, CA driver up in the fourth row of the six-lap shootout. Able to race into fifth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, Sanders took the green flag from the third row for the 30-lap Cotton Classic feature event.
After a quick track prep session before the ‘A’, Sanders hit the central valley speed plant looking for his ninth win of the season with Miller Motorsports.
With the waiving of the green flag Sanders jumped into third, and was into second on the third lap. One in second, Sanders turned is focus on early leader, Dominic Gorden. Just as Sanders did last weekend in Chico, CA, he was very patient as he let the race come to him despite chasing after the leader.
Racing in traffic, Sanders was able to make his winning move on the 21st circuit as he drove by the leader, and found himself out front with just nine markers left in the race.
Keeping Cole Macedo and Gorden in check in the final laps, he went on to capture his 14th career win with the series, and pocketed his fourth consecutive win behind the wheel of the Dale Miller Motorsports No. 4SA.
“The track was great all night long, and that little touch up before the feature really helped us be able to put on a great show,” Sanders added. “Big thanks to Dale and Tara Miller as well as all of their supporters for letting us compete at a high level week in and week out.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 13, Wins- 9, Top-5’s-13, Top-10’s-13
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders return to action in three weeks as they close the 2024 season at Stockton Dirt Track on November 2nd
Mallett Teaming Up With Rains for Two Big Weekends in West Memphis
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Jordon Mallett has landed a new opportunity as he will drive for A.G. Rains the next two weekends.
The duo will compete at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., both weekends with the USCS Series' Flip Flop 50 running this Friday and Saturday. The following weekend features the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series during the World Short Track Challenge.
"I've known A.G. ever since I started racing," Mallett said. "Last year on the ASCS National Tour we got to know each other better and then I started doing his graphics work last year.
"I think it's a great opportunity. I'm super eager. He's a well-known and accomplished driver and car owner. I'm fortunate that he called me to run these couple of shows. That's a high honor when someone calls you to see if you are interested in running their equipment. I'm looking forward to the opportunity and working with him."
Mallett's best outing at the track this season was a fifth-place result during the Hooker Hood Classic. He earned wins at the track each year between 2013 and 2017.
"I have confidence rolling into it," he said. "I'm confident in myself and my equipment. The opportunity to get into someone else's car when I know they know what they are doing keeps my confidence high. I'm capable and his stuff is capable. It's a matter of putting our heads together and getting up to speed quickly.
"I'm grateful that my partners are supporting the opportunity. I've been very fortunate to have amazing partners for many years who have backed me in my own equipment as well as with the great opportunities I've been offered."
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 4 wins, 12 top fives, 17 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Flip Flop 50 with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Water for Christ
Water for Christ was established from the joint passions of sharing the Gospel of Christ and supplying clean water to villages in developing countries. For more information, visit http://www.WaterForChrist.com .
"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, AR Dyno Specialty, High Performance Lubricants and CP-Carrillo for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Appreciates First Time Racing at Williams Grove National Open
Inside Line Promotions - MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson enjoyed his first experience of competing at the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.
Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey tackled the crown jewel World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event at Williams Grove Speedway last weekend.
"I think the experience of it was really cool," Johnson said. "We showed some speed at times, but it's hard to expect results at a big race like that with no experience at a track like Williams Grove. I think big picture it went all right. A lot of people came up to us and said thanks for coming so that was awesome. I thought the people were really nice."
Johnson timed in 23 rd quickest in his qualifying group each night. He transferred out of a non-qualifier race and into a heat race both nights. On Friday, Johnson maneuvered from 11 th to seventh in a heat race before ending the night 14 th in the Last Chance Showdown. On Saturday, Johnson placed 11 th in a heat race and he gained a position to end sixth in the C Main.
"I've never raced on a track that big and racing around other cars is a whole different kind of dirty air than Knoxville or other bigger tracks," he said. "It took me a couple of laps to get used to the speed. It almost made it seem like it was a mile long. It was a good learning experience.
"A lot of it is putting a whole night together. You have to be good every time you hit the track. These bigger races we did the last few weeks was in an effort to learn and get better, and I think we did that. I want to thank Dennis and his team for the opportunity."
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 4 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 23; Non-qualifier race: 2 (3); Heat race: 7 (11); B Main: 14 (10).
Oct. 5 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 23; Non-qualifier race: 4 (6); Heat race: 11 (11); C Main: 6 (7).
SEASON STATS -
52 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking
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"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Estenson Finds Positive Debuting New Sprint Car at Jacksonville Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Tim Estenson produced mixed results last weekend during the Ron Milton Race of Champions at Jacksonville Speedway.
He was tied for the second-most positions gained in the feature on Friday before narrowly missing the A Main on Saturday during the Midwest Open Wheel Association doubleheader.
The weekend began on Friday with Estenson advancing from eighth to sixth place in a heat race.
"It was tough with no qualifying and it rained on Friday so the track was pretty juiced and narrow," he said. "We had a bad pill draw and we were able to salvage two spots in the heat race. We made the show through finishing second in the B Main and then we moved up eight spots in the A Main. You have to be aggressive and get after it, especially on a short track like that. You don't have any time to waste."
The run from 24 th to 16 th in the main event marked Estenson's 29 th top 20 of the season.
Saturday's weekend finale featured results of fifth in a heat race and sixth in the B Main.
"We drew a little better," Estenson said. "In the heat race, we got to second and I made a driver error. I should have stayed on the bottom, but I jumped up top and got passed on the bottom. We started in a decent spot in the B Main. We were holding our own in third or fourth, but I made a mistake going into turn three and got it pitched too sideways and spun around. We got back up to fifth and on a late green-white-checkered restart I picked the wrong real estate and wasn't able to get into a transfer spot.
"We had a new car for the weekend. The results may not have showed, but the feeling of the car went in a positive direction. I think we have a new baseline to build off."
Estenson plans on heading south to compete in a Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader this Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas. It will mark his first time at the track.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 4 - Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. - Heat race: 6 (8); B Main: 2 (1); Feature: 16 (24).
Oct. 5 - Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. - Heat race: 5 (4); B Main: 6 (3).
SEASON STATS -
39 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Kubota High Limit Racing series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Yamalube
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"Yamalube makes top-of-the-line lubricants and cleaning products that help our race car operate well and look nice," Estenson said.
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Starks Filling in for Thiel This Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Trey Starks is venturing to Texas this weekend to tackle the final Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader of the season.
Starks will drive for Scotty Thiel on Friday and Saturday at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, where the finale pays $50,000 to win. It will mark the first time Starks has teamed up with Thiel as well as his first time competing at the track.
"It'll be cool to go to a new track," he said. "From watching videos, it looks like a track that I will enjoy. It's pretty wide and has a lot of room. It looks like it has some speed in it. It'll be a fun and exciting opportunity to go down for a bonus weekend to end the season."
Starks won his first two career High Limit Racing starts this season and he has three top 10s in four total races with the series.
"You don't want to set expectations too high, but at the same time I know it's good equipment that I'll be in," he said. "For some reason I seem to do well the first time I go to a new track in a new environment. I definitely have high hopes. I think there's an opportunity for some good runs. It'll be different from our operation with different cars and engines. As long as I get comfortable I think I can have a good run."
This weekend's races will also be the first time Starks will have ever competed in the state of Texas.
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Kubota High Limit Racing series
SEASON STATS -
29 races, 14 wins, 21 top fives, 23 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 27 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
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Kubota High Limit Racing, Lucas Oil Speedway offering pit pass upgrade for hurricane relief donations
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 6, 2024) - When Kubota High Limit
Racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday for the Diamond Classic
makeup race, fans can get an upgrade to a pit pass by helping those affected
by Hurricane Helene.
Kubota High Limit Racing, along with Speedway Children's Charities, Texas Motor Speedway, I-70 Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are joining forces to gather items for hurricane relief efforts in the southeastern United States.
While originally a diaper and baby wipes-focused drive,
recent news from the affected area has shown an urgent need for blankets as
temperatures are dropping this time of the year. Fans who donate new
blankets and/or unopened diapers of any size and baby wipes will get one
free pit pass upgrade per item at the track where the donation is made on
that race night. Cash donations will also be accepted.
Lucas Oil Speedway donations will be collected at the VIP
Door of the ticket booth starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Track General Manager
Danny Lorton said fans can use their tickets from the June 29th Diamond
Classic rainout or purchase general admission tickets on race night and
upgrade to the pit pass.
Donation stations also will be set up at other Kubota High Limit Racing stops this week:
Tuesday at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., donations will be
collected at the High Limit Racing-branded pop-up tent inside the main
grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, at the Texas Motor Speedway-branded tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m. each day.
Those unable to attend but who wish to donate may do so through Speedway Children’s Charities at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/texas/hurricane-helene-diaper-drive/.
Please note that any donor under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the pit waiver.
For more information or questions regarding the Relief
Drive, please email info@highlimitracing.com.
The rescheduled $25,000-to-win Diamond Classic brings the
410 Sprints back to the Midwest, one night after the series stops at I-70
Speedway in Odessa.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday with grandstands at 5,
hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies. Fans with tickets
from the June 29th rainout or wristbands from the pits that night can use
those for admission.
Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:
(Free upgrade to pit pass with hurricane relief donations)
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37
Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10
Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $90
Pit Pass - $45
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Indoor Auto Racing returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ – The excitement of Indoor Auto Racing returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, on Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1, for the 23rd annual NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Race Weekend.
Tickets for this thrilling event go on sale Friday, October 4, at 10 AM and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or at the arena box office.
This year’s race weekend will once again showcase the high-speed TQ Midgets—purpose-built race cars powered by motorcycle engines—competing in main events on both nights on a 1/10th mile oval track set up on the arena floor.
Saturday night will feature the prestigious Gambler’s Classic, where TQ Midget stars will battle for supremacy, while Friday night will see the second running of the exciting BlackJack 21, which enjoyed overwhelming support from fans and racers alike in its inaugural year.
In addition to the TQ Midgets, the weekend will also host three support divisions: 600 Sprints, Slingshots, and Champ Karts, promising an action-packed lineup for motorsport enthusiasts.
Defending champion Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY, returns as a strong contender.
Family-Friendly Pricing: Tickets start at just $25 for adults, with a special general admission option for children available for only $5. Premium front-row seating and reserved seats are also offered for an additional fee. Pricing does not include facility or ticketing fees.
Fans can look forward to an exclusive pre-race FanFest on the arena floor, allowing those with lower-level reserved seats the chance to walk the track and meet their favorite drivers before Saturday night’s race.
The inaugural BlackJack 21 was won by Ryan Flores from Huntersville, NC, who dazzled the crowd on Friday night. However, Saturday brought a dramatic turn of events when contact with young Tanner VanDoren sent Flores spinning just feet away from a weekend sweep, allowing Jankowiak to capitalize and secure his record-tying fourth Gambler’s Classic trophy.
Before making their way to Atlantic City, the Indoor Auto Racing Series will kick off the 2025 season with two exhilarating nights at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA, on January 3 and 4. The series will conclude its season on a clay oval at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, on February 21 and 22.
For more information about the Indoor Auto Racing Series, including special host hotel deals at nearby casinos and hotels and racer rules and entry forms, visit IndoorAutoRacing.com.
CRSA CONCLUDES 2024 SEASON WITH NON-POINTS SHOW NORTH OF
BORDER IN ONTARIO
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 25, 2024
The CRSA Sprints wave the checkered flag on the 2024 season Saturday in a non-points race, the Canadian CRSA/Crate Challenge at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Ontario.
The race marks CRSA's return to Canada for the first time since 2008 and is the first CRSA-sanctioned race in Ontario. The last time the series was in Canada was July 11-12 in Quebec at Le Speedway and Autodrome Montmagny. Anthony Brennan and Tyler Rice each took the checkers.
It will also feature a high purse of $1500 to win and $250 to start the feature.
Here’s a look at the headlines coming in.
Last Time Out: CRSA held its final points race (penultimate at the time) Sept. 27 at Utica-Rome Speedway as part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Zach Sobotka drew the pole to lead early over Tyler Graves.
However, on lap eight, the front wing detached from Sobotka's No. 38, an issue that could affect the aero and downforce of his self-owned 305 Sprint that was recently purchased.
The issue affected the handling of Sobotka's ride but did not deter his momentum from coming across the line first; however, he was below the minimum weight of 1525 lbs. Due to this, his win doesn't count and he receives last-place money and points.
Tyler Graves scored his best career CRSA finish in second, while Kyle Pierce rounded out the top three, giving him a four-point lead into Land of Legends.
With Canandaigua raining out, the points run ended with Kyle Pierce as the champion.
In the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge, Jordan Hutton finished sixth and successfully defended his miniseries championship from last year by 24 points over Jeff Trombley and Tomy Moreau.
Head of the Table: You only think about it once it's brought up but the pass for third on lap 11 at Utica-Rome determined the championship.
With the points tied entering the feature, Kyle Pierce found his way past Tomy Moreau for the spot and didn’t look back.
With Land of Legends rained out, “The Flyin School Teacher” was declared the 2024 CRSA Sprints Champion, the first of his career.
“It feels bittersweet,” said Pierce. “Anyone in the pits wants to finish on the track, but Mother Nature plagued half the year. Last night, was get what you can get, although Tomy and I got to battle. There was nobody better to run with this year than Tomy and Dalton [Herrick].”
Pierce recorded a pair of wins at Afton May 31 and Thunder Mountain Aug. 10. Those wins were good enough to win the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series championship by four points on Herrick. In addition, Pierce also beat Herrick by a point to win the inaugural Dandy Triple Play.
Here’s the full top 10 in points.
1. 9K Kyle Pierce, 2204
2. 22 Tomy Moreau, -4
3. 29 Dalton Herrick, -51
4. 28 Ron Greek -191
5. 21B Blake Warner -221
6. J27 John Cunningham -224
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -282
8. 99 Adam DePuy -456
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -478
10. D9 Dustin Sehn -558
Parity of Winners: Seeing 10 winners across the calendar this season has been great.
But when half the 10 are first-time winners? Even better.
Adam DePuy, Dillon Paddock, Tyler Chartrand, Dan Craun and Matt Rotz each picked up their first career CRSA victory in 2024, with the possibility of one more to add their name at Cornwall this weekend.
Marketing Partners for Saturday: Some local partners have stepped up, with the help of Tomy Moreau, among others.
Mecanique plus Robertson have stepped in to give $100 to each of the following: Driver who travels the most miles, 11th place, 19th place, 23rd and 24th place. Mecanique Plus Robertson is an auto repair shop in Gatineau, Quebec with more than 15 years of experience with reliable mechanics who are knowledgeable in their field of expertise. From changing brakes, tires, oil, parts and more, you’ll be in good hands. For more info, call them at (819) 669-8936.
Garage Mario Moreau enr. will also come on board to pay an extra $100 to whoever finishes 15th. Based in Sherbrooke, Garage Mario Moreau offers all the services necessary for your vehicle's proper functioning. Certified and experienced professionals perform maintenance on your car's AC system and general maintenance and mechanics. For more details, contact Garage Mario Moreau to schedule an appointment at (819) 562-5466.
Carquest Auto Parts of Canada will also be coming in with $100 to the eighth-place finisher. For 50 years, Carquest has been serving you the right part at the right time. Find a location near you at carquest.ca.
Heats one through three will also award $100 to each winner, courtesy of Construction CPNA, Energie Line Batteries, and SLME.
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Homecoming for Moreau: Saturday will be a special night for Tomy Moreau as he gets to run his first CRSA race at Cornwall, which will be Cornwall's faithful favorite. Just under a three-hour drive from Sherbrooke, Quebec and no need for a passport this weekend, this will be a dream come true.
“Cornwall is a track I started to go to when I was five or six years old, watching my dad race,” said Moreau. “I know this place like it's home for me. Super excited to have a place on the schedule and hope everyone that will come will love it as much as me."
The Invaders: While many CRSA drivers will tackle Cornwall for the first time, other Canadians will bring their crate sprint cars out to Cornwall and hope to spoil a party against the Americans.
Guy Gosselin ran with the CRSA Sprints July 27 at Fonda, so he knows his opponents' style a bit.
Other drivers, including Lee Ladouceur, Adam Turner and Evan Reynolds, have expressed their attendance and expect to be there.
From the Frontman: “We want to thank Raymond for hosting the CRSA Sprints and his excitement for sprint car racing. Many people don’t realize that sprint car racing is well-known in Canada, and we're proud to see CRSA gather interest. This will be a great way to end the season!” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: “I worked with Mike in the past, and he was a really nice, excellent and honest guy to work with. He worked with us as a promoter and we continue to work together. Sprint car racing in Canada is huge. I always want to allow fans to see a new series." ~ Raymond Lavergne
Standings
1. 9K Kyle Pierce 2204 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -4
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -51
4. 28 Ron Greek -191
5. 21B Blake Warner -221
6. J27 John Cunningham -224
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -282
8. 99 Adam DePuy -456
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -478
10. D9 Dustin Sehn -558
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Craun 1
7. 3A Jeff Trombley 1
8. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
10. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
Feature Polesitters
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
3. 48A Alysha Bay 1
4. 33 Scott Landers 1
5. 28 Ron Greek 1
6. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
7. 99 Adam Depuy 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
11. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
12. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
13. 38 Zach Sobotka 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4
3. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 3
5. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
6. 99 Adam Depuy 2
7. 25G Tyler Graves 2
8. 18C Dan Craun 2
9. 18 Timmy Lotz 2
10. 33 Scott Landers 2
11. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
12. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 2
13. J27 John Cunningham 2
14. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
15. 88C Chad Miller 1
16. 23 John Smith 1
17. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
18. 17E Ethan Gray 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
20. 21B Blake Warner 1
21. 99K Mike Kiser 1
22. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
23. 3 Bailey Boyd 1
24. 4S Mikey Smith 1
25. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
26. 121 Spencer Burley 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 9
2. 29 Dalton Herrick 7
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 7
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
5. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
6. 3A Jeff Trombley 4
7. 25G Tyler Graves 4
8. 12 Tyler Chartrand 3
9. 8 Dillon Paddock 3
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
11. 33 Scott Landers 2
12. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 2
13. 4s Johnny Smith 2
14. 48a Alysha Bay 1
15. 77 Matt Rotz 1
16. 99 Mike Kiser 1
17. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
18. 99 Adam Depuy 1
19. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
20. 28 Ron Greek 1
21. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
22. 18C Dan Craun 1
23. 10VC Zach Sobotka 1
24. 45 Kevin Nagy 1
25. J27 John Cunningham 1
26. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
27. 4S Mikey Smith 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +54
2. 99 Adam DePuy +48
3. 38 Zach Sobotka +41
4. 8 Dillon Paddock +24
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen +31
Lap Leaders
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 43
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
3. 3a Jeff Trombley 35
4. 99 Adam Depuy 25
5. 29 Dalton Herrick 25
6. 38 Zach Sobotka 25
7. 21B Blake Warner 21
8. 77 Matt Rotz 20
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 20
10. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
11. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
12. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
13. 18c Dan Craun 10
14. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
15. 28 Ron Greek 9
16. 121 Steve Glover 5
17. 10 Nathan Pierce 5
18. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
19. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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Tanner Carrick Takes Strong Showing at Fall Nationals
Into Week Off As Trophy Cup Prep Is Underway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting back up to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA for
one final time in 2024, Tanner Carrick flirted with an opening night win
before settling for a runner up finish, and went on to run 10th in
Saturday’s finale.
“Friday night I feel like I gave one away, and when you have
Justin Sanders behind you limiting mistakes is crucial,” Tanner Carrick
said. “We had a good car, as we have had all year and now we will take a
week to get ready for the Trophy Cup Tune Up and the Trophy Cup as our
Sprint Car season quickly starts to wrap up.”
Carrick kicked the weekend off on Friday night at Silver
Dollar Speedway by timing the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T entry in
fifth quickest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Lincoln, CA
runner got the jup and took command of the race in the early stages. Leading
from start to finish, the win not only locked Carrick into the opening night
feature event but it also put him in the all-important Trophy Dash.
Pulling the three in the redraw, Carrick was able to improve
his starting position for the feature by a row as a second place finish put
him on the outside of the front row.
When the feature event rolled around, Carrick continued to
go forward as he jumped into the early lead and began setting a very strong
pace around the Ľ mile. While he was comfortable out front the action was
heating up behind him and let him open his lead up at times.
As the laps wound down, Justin Sanders was able to clear a
couple cars and close in on Carrick as the battle for the lead intensified.
With just a handful of laps left in the race, Sanders raced his way by
Carrick and went on to pick up the win as Carrick settled for the runner up
position.
Back at the speedway on Saturday night for the final event
of the season in Chico, CA, Carrick didn’t miss a beat from the opener as he
was able to get timed in second fastest in his time trial group on this
night, which made his night a tick easier as far as getting into the Dash.
Lining up in the second row of his heat, Carrick simply
needed to finish inside the Top-5 to lock into the Dash based on qualifying
and he did just that as he finished fifth before pulling the vaunted ‘eight’
in the redraw.
Going from eighth to sixth in the Dash, Carrick was again
abel to improve his feature event starting position as he took the green
from the outside of the third row for the 35-lapper.
Battling in the Top-5 in the first half of the race, the second half of the
race saw Carrick slip back as he tried a few different lines. With the field
getting strung out, Carrick continued to search around to fine a line to
move forward but as he searched he slowly gave up track position.
With the checkered flag flying, Carrick closed the weekend
out as he came across in the 10th position.
“Saturday night I just got to searching around and it didn’t
work out for us in the feature,” Carrick said. “Looking forward to a couple
of big races to close out October.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl,
Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide
Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply,
Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 57, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 26, Top 10’s:
35
ON TAP: Carrick will be idle this weekend but will return to
action next weekend as he heads to Tulare, CA for the ‘Trophy Cup Tune Up’.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by
following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by
clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
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Lernerville Speedway
Sarver, PA (October 3, 2024) The Action Track will roar back to life starting on Thursday, October 10 as the 16th annual Steel City Stampede kicks off three days of racing, camping, live entertainment and more! With 10 divisions of racing plus our final Enduro of the season, two fantastic bands delivering live music, a comedy night and karaoke contest, this year's edition is poised to be our most complete weekend in event history. And, new for 2024, the weekend doesn't stop with the final checkered flag on Saturday night as the inaugural Geibel Fest "Day of Destruction" makes its debut on Sunday, October 13 with two types of Demolition Derbys, a non-winners 100-lap Enduro, double Figure 8 racing, Boat and Trailer racing and much more!
The action starts on Thursday with our Test & Tune night featuring rotating hot laps for cars from all divisions giving drivers an opportunity to prepare their machines for the weekend ahead. Then on Friday, October 11, heat races for all divisions, less Enduro cars, plus time trials for the ULMS Late Models and RUSH Late Models will hit the track as we sort out lineups for Saturday's "Run for the Buckles" featuring all last chance showdowns and main events where our unique belt buckle trophies will be given to the winners!
Competing Divisions
Jay's Automotive ULMS Late Models ($4,500-to-win Ken
Schaltenbrand Sr. Memorial)
Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds ($3,000-to-win)
Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars ($3,000-to-win)
Millerstown Pic-A-Part Penn Ohio Pro Stocks ($3,800-to-win Dow & Kyle
Memorial)
RUSH Late Models ($3,500-to-win)
RUSH Sprint Cars ($800-to-win)
RUSH Sportsman Modifieds ($800-to-win)
Allegheny Sprint Tour 305 Sprint Cars (800-to-win)
Elite Motorsports UEMS Emodifieds ($1,000-to-win)
Butler County Tourism Mini Stocks ($600-to-win)
100-Lap Enduro ($1,000-to-win)
Of note for 2024 will be two specials within the special so to speak as the ULMS Late Models will be competing in the 4th annual Ken Schaltenbrand Sr. Memorial paying $4,500 to the winner. The event was rained out in late August and will take place on Stampede weekend. Also, the Dow and Kyle Memorial for the Millerstown Pic-A-Part Penn Ohio Pro Stocks will also run for the fourth consecutive year, paying $3,800 to the winner in 2024. Series champions will be crowned at the Stampede as well. For the RUSH Late Models, the weekend represents a special touring race paying $3,500-to-win and the series points champion will be determined as well as champions for the RUSH Sportsman Modifieds and RUSH Sprint Cars. The Elite UEMS EModified Series will also crown their champion at the Stampede on Saturday night. The entire Fab4 Revved UP with Marburger Farm Dairy will also be represented with $3,000-to-win appearances for the Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars and Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds, two divisions where any number of invaders may just stop by to pay a visit and take home a victory buckle.
Entertainment will not be in short supply as well as we kick off the off track action with a karaoke contest on Thursday night following the end of Test & Tune activities. The contest will be conducted by DJ Sammy and will be held behind the main concourse on the turn four side. In 2023 over six drivers actually participated with fans to the delight of all in attendance with "Hollywood" Jeremy Weaver taking the inaugural victory! On Friday night following racing, we will have live music featuring the thrash metal offerings of Death Ticket followed by the rock, pop, alternative and even original songs from the band Liquid Courage to close out the night. Our Friday night concerts will take place at our new live music stage located down the hill from turn three. Then, following racing on Saturday night, we introduce Comedy Night with live performances headlined by Sky Walker with Domenic Giovanni, Chuck Lewis, Justin Gilkey, Dimi Kolovopoulos and Thomas Jones!
The weekend doesn't stop there though as Geibel Fest "Day of Destruction" puts the season to bed with car crunching Demolition Derbies and more starting at 1 PM on Sunday afternoon.
For all times, ticket prices, pit pass information and all weekend details, fans and drivers are encouraged to download this year's Steel City Stampede event guide at the website page below.
https://www.lernerville.com/racedayinfo/
We look forward to seeing everyone at the track next weekend!!
Arenz draws curtain on 2024 IRA campaign in fleet fashion
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) October 2, 2024 – Travis Arenz and the Travis Arenz Motorsports crew put a lid on a 2024 season complicated with motor and chassis issues by packaging together a fourth consecutive top-five performance with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Early on in the night, Arenz flexed his muscle at his home track by qualifying fifth overall in the 33-car IRA field with a lap of 11.854 seconds.
After starting third in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, the 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion turned in a stellar effort to earn his fourth heat race win of the 2024 campaign.
Thanks to his strong qualifying and heat race runs, Arenz advanced to the first IRA four-lap dash starting second and finishing third to gain the fifth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
The 37-time Plymouth Dirt Track Racing A-main winner in four different divisions was embroiled in a heated duel at the front of the field throughout the event.
After racing in the top five during the entire 30 laps, Arenz capped off the 2024 season with a fourth-place A-main showing in a race won by Scotty Thiel. The fourth-place run marked Arenz’s fourth consecutive top-five main event finish.
“Getting back in this car was like riding a bike,” Arenz said. “Once I figured out what that chassis liked when it was a 360 car, it felt really good most of the night. We had a right rear tire leaking during the feature, which made the car a little more of a handful. I had to be cautious about where I ran.”
In 19 410 Sprint Car events during the 2024 campaign, Arenz collected eight top-five A-main showings, 13 top-10 main event finishes and 14 top-15 A-main runs to go along with four heat race victories, 11 dash appearances, one dash victory and one fast qualifier award.
Despite missing nine IRA events primarily due to motor issues, Arenz posted an 11th-place finish in the final 2024 IRA point standings.
“The one word to describe this season would be ‘frustrating.’ Arenz said. “A lot of things this year didn’t go as planned. On a positive note, I learned a lot this season and I was able to get more comfortable. Missing a handful of weeks due to the engine failure we experienced is not something I wanted to happen. That’s racing though. It was out of our control.
“As for the 2025 season, I haven’t thought about it yet,” he said. “We’ll see.”
The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help out," Arenz said. "Those interested can reach out to me for more info.”
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Kriete Truck Center
Travis Arenz Motorsports would like to recognize Kriete Truck Center for their sponsorship during the team’s second full season of 410 Sprint Car action in 2024.
Located at 4717 South Taylor Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., Kriete Truck Center - Sheboygan is a full-line Mack, Volvo & Hino dealership location located just off of Interstate 43, which features a broad selection of new and pre-owned trucks in inventory every day.
For more information, call 920-458-0345 or visit krietetrucks.com.
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2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 19
IRA Events – 18
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 8
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 13
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 14
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 15
Heat Race Victories – 4
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 11
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish – 11th
Hartmann closes book on 2024 with Mississippi Thunder, Plymouth IRA twin bill
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) October 2, 2024 – After entering 30 racing events contested on 19 tracks in six states over five months, the end of the long and winding 2024 410 Sprint Car racing road drew nigh for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team with one final weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 27 and the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth, Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
In the IRA’s first appearance at the third-mile high-banked clay oval nestled on the shores of the Mississippi River since 2012, Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 14th overall in the 27-car field with a lap of 12.131 seconds.
The third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor then racked up a sixth-place finish after starting fifth in the second eight-lap IRA heat race.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver started the 30-lap A-main from the 17th starting position and stayed consistent throughout on the way to a 15th place showing in a race won by Australian Scott Bogucki.
One night later, Hartmann and crew hauled back home for the 2024 IRA season finale at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Rookie of the Year Award winner turned in the 19th fastest qualifying lap in the 33-car field with a time of 12.150 seconds.
Hartmann then put together an inspired effort in the third eight-lap IRA heat race blasting past Will Armitage, Blake Nimee and Kelby Watt with a nifty low move in turns two and fourth of the opening lap to vault his way into second.
The fifth-year Sprint Car campaigner held on to place second in the heat race and earn the right to start 14th in the 30-lap 2024 season-ending IRA main event.
Hartmann put together a solid run in the final IRA A-main of the 2024 campaign to come home 16th in a race won by Scotty Thiel.
“Our last weekend of the 2024 season was filled with a lot of problems but this team never gave up throughout the entire season,” Hartmann said.
In 33 410 Sprint Car events during the 2024 season, Hartmann tallied one top-five, six top-10 and 12 top-15 A-main showings, while recording one dash victory in seven dash appearances and winning one B-main.
Following a 10th-place finish in 2022 and a ninth-place run in 2023, the third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor tallied a career-best seventh-place performance in the final 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series point standings.
“The 2024 season was one to remember,” Hartmann said. “We’ve built something special to me way beyond racing. From race days to teaching Ian Schultz how to golf, and then him kicking my butt on go-karts, there were a lot of good times. Also, Eric Bergschultz got to learn more in-depth about the car throughout the 2024 season.
“I truly have one amazing team,” he said. “Mom [Kristine Hartmann] and Andy [Shufflebotham] have been nothing short of amazing in seeing the vision I have for this team and where we can go and how to do it. Karlee [Hartmann] is always there to support me or give me grief when I need a reality check. They say when you're having fun, time goes by quickly. Well, the 2024 race season was the quickest season I’ve experienced. I’m super excited for what 2025 will bring.”
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair
The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.
Located at W4544 Lakepark Drive in Fond du Lac, Wis., Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair has provided quality auto repair and service to Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, St. Peter, Malone, Lake Winnebago, North Fond du Lac and East Central Wisconsin for over 60 years with a special emphasis on diesel truck and engine repair.
The current owners have worked hard to maintain the reputation Rich worked hard to establish before his passing by servicing all vehicle makes and models, including diesel vehicles and sprinter vans.
Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair’s ASE-certified technicians are committed to the best interest of customers and will complete auto and truck repairs promptly to get vehicle owners back on the road as quickly as possible. In addition, the front-of-house team is professional, friendly and committed to making the experiences of customers pleasant and comforting.
A brand new building has helped the staff of Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair take care of customers with grace and superior service while allowing auto mechanics to do car machining when they are unable to replace a part.
Other service offerings include free bumper-to-bumper comprehensive courtesy inspection with every auto repair service, a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty through NAPA, loaner vehicles, shuttle service and financing through two trusted sources.
To contact Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, call 920-922-7171, email richstruckandautorepair@gmail.com or visit www.richstruckandauto.com.
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2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 30
IRA Events – 27
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 16
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 21
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish – 7th
USCS SPRINTS AND USAC WESTERN MIDGETS CROWN CHAMPIONS AT
KERN DIRT THIS SATURDAY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (October 2, 2024) – The traditional
open wheel championships will be on the line on Saturday night October 5th
at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway Dirt Track. Both the Ultimate Sprint Car
Series presented by Inland Rigging and Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western
States Midgets will crown their 2024 champions at the one-third mile dirt
track in Bakersfield.
Pit gates open at 10am with pits swept for pit pass sales at
2pm. Grandstands open at 5pm with cars on track at 5:30pm for hot laps and
qualifying. Opening ceremonies are set for approximately 7pm Tickets are
available at the grandstands gates or at www.KernRaceway.com and are $25 for
adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, and kids 5 and under are FREE!
The inaugural Ultimate Sprint Car Series has put traditional
360 and 410 cubic inch Sprint Cars together head-to-head across the central
valley and central coast. Cole Wakim of Simi Valley is at the top of the
USCS standings with a trio of podium finishes. Brentwood’s Blake Bower is
second in the championship fresh off a runner-up finish against a 22-car
field at Ventura Raceway.
Yorba Linda’s Austin Williams claimed the triumph on
September 14th in the oceanside battle. Eddie Tafoya, Jr., Jon Dewees, and
Bryan Whitley round out the top-five in the USCS standings heading into the
championship 30-lap feature. The inaugural season has attracted an average
of 24.5 entries through seven rounds of racing.
Following the feature a special pursuit race will be held
for the top-four in the championship for $2000 to win as well.
Bakersfield’s Cade Lewis leads the USAC Western States
Midgets into Kern Dirt, with a 17-point advantage over rookie driver Drake
Edwards of Surprise, Ariz. Lewis has wins at both Placerville and Ventura on
his racing resume this season while Edwards won at Santa Maria in June.
Sacramento’s Dane Culver has advanced to third in the standings as well.
Other race winners this season include Bakersfield’s Jett
Yantis at Ventura on September 14, Stockton’s standout Caden Sarale with
wins at Bakersfield and Ventura, and Michael Faccinto of Hanford winning at
Placerville. The Avanti Windows and Doors USAC Western States Midgets will
race in a 30-lap season finale send off as well. Other Bakersfield pilots
who have been regulars on the tour in 2024 include Shannon McQueen and
Brandt and Garrett Twitty.
Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, at the intersection of Enos Ln and Interstate 5 just west of Bakersfield. For more information, visit www.KernRaceway.com Tickets are available online at the track website or on www.TheFOAT.com
ESS Points Set to Conclude at Fulton Friday
By Curtis Berleue (Fulton, NY) | A points champion will be crowned this Friday night with the Empire Super Sprints at the Fulton Speedway. With the final points event of 2024 on tap as part of the annual ‘Outlaw 200’ weekend, both the tour championship and the $2,000 winners share of the event are on the line.
Currently atop the points standings is Jordan Poirier, with 2,028 points. The two time and defending champion has been a model of consistency all year long. While only tallying one win to this point (Autodrome Drummond), he has completed an impressive 500 laps of feature action in 20 starts – meaning he has finished on the lead lap at every single event. In addition, he has only finished outside of the top 10 once – further solidifying his spot at the top of the standings.
Early season points leader Jason Barney is currently second with 1,911 points. He has three victories (Fulton, Brewerton, Granby) and 18 top 10’s to his credit, putting him 85 points ahead of current third place holder Davie Franek. While Franek also has perfect attendance and also has the most wins out of any driver in the top 5 in points with four (Freedom, Fulton, Brockville, Outlaw), he has just 13 top-10 finishes in his 20 starts.
Rounding out the top 5 in points headed into Fulton is Matt Tanner in fourth (1,734 points) and Billy VanInwegen in fifth (1,546 points).
In the three events held at the Fulton Speedway thus far in 2024, Jason Barney, Davie Franek and Joe Trenca have all picked up victories.
For a full schedule of events for this weekends action, along with admission pricing and gate times, be sure to check out both the Fulton Speedway website and Facebook page, along with the Empire Super Sprints social media pages. After the points wrap up at Fulton on Friday, there is one more non-points event on the 2024 ESS calendar - the annual Hoag Memorial at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY on Friday October 18 paying $4,000 to win.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, October 4 – Fulton Speedway – Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Friday, October 18 – Outlaw Speedway – Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Hoag Memorial)
Brady Bacon Shifts Focus to Wing Racing in 2025 Partnering with TKH Motorsports and Chris Dyson Racing.
Brady Bacon is no stranger to diversifying his racing
schedule, mixing in winged races with his regular USAC schedule. It’s a
challenge and a way to stay fresh.
There will be a shift in that schedule next season. The diversity will still
be in place, but the bulk of Bacon’s racing will be divided between two
teams in the highly competitive winged Sprint Car division.
“I am extremely grateful for my time involved with the Hoffman family and
the opportunity I had to represent their legacy in the famous Hoffman 69. We
have achieved so much success together including 4 USAC Championships and 50
wins. Richard and Rob Hoffman were critically influential in my career, and
it has been an honor to be a part of adding to their unbelievable list of
accomplishments. USAC has also been great to me and has allowed me to build
a great career and life for my family” shares Bacon. “However, I feel like
now is the time for me to make a change in my career and shift my focus in a
different direction.”
The last two seasons, Bacon has paired with Chris Dyson Racing in Silver
Crown action. They will continue their relationship in 2025 by running
25-to-30 winged 410 Sprint Car events, plus 15-to-20 USAC shows. Bacon will
also continue his winged efforts with TKH Motorsports, which is owned by
Kelly and Lora Hinck, in an expanded schedule for 40 additional races.
“Obviously, money talks, and I think this was a big year,” Bacon said. “I
think the TKH team and I have almost reached the highest level of success we
can obtain without taking a step and racing winged Sprint Cars all the time.
I’ve raced less than 30 races this year, but we won an Outlaw race each of
the last two years, made the Knoxville Nationals, made the Kings Royal, and
during regular Outlaws shows, we are normally in the top 10.
“So, I felt like it was going to be difficult to keep improving if we didn’t
expand the wing schedule. Our original goal was to try to put together a
plan with the 21H to do 50 races, which would have been difficult with a
family owned team. Chris Dyson and Sean Michael approached me with the idea
to put together a winged and non wing sprint car program together in
addition to the Silver Crown races, and it honestly worked out perfect.
Chris has nothing but top notch equipment and I get along great with Sean
and respect his experience and work ethic. It gives both teams a feasible
schedule and hopefully we can continue to build on the success we have had.”
“I am fortunate to have a lot of great partners and companies that we work
with that produce great products. Both teams will utilize similar equipment,
Triple X Chassis, FK Shocks, XYZ Machining parts etc. to build off of the
speed we have now and share information going forward.”
“My longtime supporter and friend Gene Franckowiak will continue to support
the engine program for the USAC races with CD Racing. I am really excited to
keep working with Gene, he has played a major role in my success with USAC
in recent years and we hope to add more wins and get closer to the top of
the all time list.”
There is still some unfinished business for Bacon this season. He has five
wins and sits second in the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car standings, 86
points behind Logan Seavey with four races left on the schedule.
Once this season is complete, at least in the short term, the Winchester,
Ind., driver won’t be chasing points in either discipline. Instead, he will
be looking to take the next step in the winged Sprint Car ranks by competing
in more events and building a better notebook.
“We’re not planning on running for a championship next year,” Bacon, 34,
said. “It would be nice with the tow money and everything, but it doesn’t
really fit the infrastructure that I have in place. I built a team to run
the USAC schedule, and for years we have had a lot of success doing that,
but it is a giant leap in the resources needed to go on the road fulltime
with the Outlaws or High Limit.
“I felt like the time has come to move on from that and shift our focus to
winged sprint car racing now that we are prepared and have the proper
equipment. I don’t like to jump into stuff until I know I can do it
properly. Kelly and Lora have invested so much into growing this team, and
this year our results started to reflect that.”
“I see it all the time in racing. People get all hyped up to do something,
and their eyes get really big, and they realize they jumped into the deep
end and don’t know how to swim yet. I wanted to avoid that, so we have
methodically built this team over the last few years”
“My family and I have discussed the possibility of these changes for quite
some time and we are very excited about the new plans for next season.
Having my family with me as much as possible is very important to me, and we
are looking forward to this fresh schedule.”
Bacon has 25 starts with TKH Motorsports this season. He beat the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series regulars at Tri-State Speedway
for the second-straight year and made the Kings Royal and Knoxville
Nationals A-Main.
Those performances solidified Bacon’s decision to go winged racing next
season, but he still had to put the proper resources in place to do it the
right way. A discussion with Dyson and Michael put the finishing touches on
a schedule that makes sense for all parties involved.
“We were Silver Crown racing, and that’s gone pretty well,” Michael said.
“Brady Bacon also has a resumé behind him, and we got along well. Seeing how
he did in a winged car the few times he ran it the last two years,
obviously, the more he runs it, the better he gets. So, I don’t think you
can go wrong.”
Bacon has tentative plans to compete in the ASCS and USAC shows in Florida,
as well as pulling double duty in events such as #LetsRaceTwo and the
4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway.
On the winged side, the slate will feature races in central Pennsylvania and
throughout the Midwest, including most of the sports crown-jewel events. The
rest of the schedule will be released as it becomes available.
Sponsors TKH Motorsports 21H
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Cotton Classic on deck for Sprint Car Challenge Tour at Kings Speedway Friday
By Gary Thomas
Hanford, CA…As the season begins to wind down the Sprint Car Challenge Tour is poised to head for the Kings Speedway in Hanford this Friday October 4th.
The 39th annual “Cotton Classic” presented by Penny Newman Grain is the third to last race of the campaign for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. This Friday also begins a busy and much-anticipated month of October for Sprint Car racing in the Golden State.
The Cotton Classic has been one of the long-standing and prestigious showcases in the Central Valley over the years. Apart from 2014, it has been held at the Kings County Fairgrounds venue every season since the mid-1980’s.
This weekend’s huge double header in Hanford also includes the “Morrie Williams Memorial” on Saturday night showcasing the NARC 410 Sprint Cars.
Fresh off his initial Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory of the season, Auburn’s Andy Forsberg goes into Hanford holding a large 110-point lead in the standings.
The driver of the Pacific Highway Rentals No. 92 is looking to claim the Russell Motorsports Double Down Bonus after locking up the Placerville Speedway title last month. If he brings home the SCCT title, it will mark championship 28 for Mr. Excitement and he would walk away with $20,000 for winning both.
El Cajon’s Braden Chiaramonte will be gunning for a strong run at Kings Speedway on Friday aboard the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH mount. The 17-year-old continues to rank second in the SCCT points and has been impressive throughout his Garth Moore Insurance Rookie campaign.
Fellow youngster Dylan Bloomfield holds down third in the standings and has been knocking on the door of SCCT victory lane at times. The pilot of the Vertullo Racing No. 83v hopes to park it on Friday at the 39th annual Cotton Classic presented by Penny Newman Grain.
Placerville’s Shane Hopkins has put together the finest season of his Sprint Car career and is coming off a run from 19th to 5th at Petaluma, where he earned the Pit Stop USA Hard Charger Award. Hopkins has driven the High Sierra Industries No. 21 to six top five finishes in Sprint Car Challenge Tour competition.
Rounding out the top 10 in points with three races remaining are Roseville’s Colby Copeland, Livermore’s Travis Labat, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Arizona racer Corbin Rueschenberg and Roseville’s Sean Becker.
Following the Cotton Classic in Hanford, SCCT will remain in the Central Valley for a date with Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare next week on Saturday October 12th.
Tickets and Details:
Adult tickets at Kings Speedway this Friday October 4th cost $25 while seniors, students and military with ID are $20.
Tickets can be purchased via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1418070 or at the gate on Friday. Seating is general admission.
The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front grandstand gate opening at 5pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:45. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow.
The muffler rule will follow track protocols at Kings Speedway, which mirrors the NARC 410 Series rule. Flowmaster, SpinTech, Schoenfeld 14272735-78 or Extreme mufflers only.
The Kings Speedway – Powered by Keller Motors is a 3/8-mile clay oval located on the Kings County Fairgrounds in Hanford, California. The physical address is 801 S. 10th Ave. Hanford, Ca 93230.
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Remaining Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Friday October 4: Kings Speedway in Hanford (39th annual Cotton Classic presented by Penny Newman Grain)
Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC)
Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
Andy Forsberg 8th at Fall Nationals
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting into the season ending races in California, Andy Forsberg and the Pacific Highway Rentals team checked in at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA over the weekend where Forsberg picked up an eighth place finish during Saturday’s Fall Nationals finale.
“Friday night we just weren’t very good, and slipped back and actually fell out of the Top-10,” Andy Forsberg said. “Saturday night we were pretty good, and had some good battles all race long and ended up with a Top-10.”
Following Friday’s 12th place finish, Forsberg and company were back in action on Saturday night and got the night kicked off by timing the PHR/Meridian Cameras/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in sixth quickest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race alongside Justin Sanders, Forsberg settled into second once the action came to life. Chasing after Sanders, Forsberg couldn’t quite mount a battle for the lead and spot in the Dash, but his runner up finish locked him into the Fall Nationals feature event.
Taking the green flag from the 10th starting position for the final feature event of the season at Silver Dollar Speedway, Forbserg slowly worked his way forward on a racy surface.
Sitting in seventh on the 10th lap Forsberg was up into the Top-5 at the halfway point of the race as he battled with the likes of Shane Golobic and young and Tanner Holmes.
As he sliced and diced around the quarter mile bullring, Forsberg ended up in eighth when the checkered flag was displayed to the field.
“We had a really good car all night on Saturday,” Forsberg added. “It was a fun race, and things just didn’t quite fall our way to be a few spots better. Thanks to my guys for their hard work. This week we head to Hanford, CA.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-42, Wins-5, Top 5’s-20, Top 10’s-28
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be in Hanford, CA on Friday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes 11th at Fall Nationals
PETERSEN MEDIA- Fresh off of their Big Trophy Night triumph a couple weeks back at Placerville Speedway, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports checked in at Silver Dollar Speedway on Saturday night for the Fall Nationals where they picked up an 11th place finish.
“I didn’t get us timed in very well, and that put us in a big hole which is tough at this race with a lot of good cars,” Tony Gomes said. “We raced well and got back what we could and at the end of the day we finished 11th.”
Utilizing split field qualifying, Gomes timed the Anrak/Sam Rhodes/Alturas Tires backed No. 7C mount in 13th fastest in his group which put him near the tail of his heat race.
Needing to make some headway to transfer directly into the feature event, the Modesto, CA driver did just that as he was able to carve his way forward a few spots and battle for a transfer spot.
Getting into fifth, Gomes was able to hold off his challengers as the finish locked him into the 35-lap feature event where he lined up in the 17th starting position for the feature event.
From the ninth row starting position, Gomes was able to make up a few spots early in the race as a couple of stoppages bunched the field up. Getting neat the Top-10, Gomes found himself in 11th as the race got in an extended green flag run.
The longer the run went, the more strung out the field got and making up ground and gaining track position seemingly got more difficult. Trying a few different lines in the race’s closing laps, Gomes was unable to quite get into the Top-10 but did cap his night and weekend off with an 11th place finish.
“Saturday night brought out season to a close, and I just need to continue to thank Cody and Mandi for the opportunity they give me in a great car,” Gomes added. “They took a chance on me, and it means so much they stick with me. Cody works so hard on this car and he has some great help with the likes of Bobby and John and I thank those guys as well for their hard work. We had a pretty good end to the season and I cant wait for March to start again.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes have wrapped up their 2024 season.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-17, Wins-2, Top 5’s-7, Top 10’s-14
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Heading to Williams Grove National Open
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Oct. 1, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports and driver David Gravel will face off with the Pennsylvania Posse this weekend during a crown jewel event.
Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., hosts the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit on Friday and Saturday.
Gravel captured the National Open in 2014 and in 2017. He has produced nine career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victories at the track, including during the most recent visit in July.
Gravel enters the weekend with a 90-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings. His 14 wins with the series this season ranks second best in his career and is only four triumphs behind his career-best year in 2017.
One of those victories this season came during a crown jewel on the World of Outlaws schedule as Gravel picked up his first career Kings Royal win at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. In other crown jewel events, Gravel was victorious during the Joker's Jackpot at Eldora Speedway and he placed eighth during the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.; and 12 th at the Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
SEASON STATS -
61 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 54 top 10s, 59 top 15s, 59 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., for the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Post closes 2024 campaign with truncated Plymouth run
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) October 1, 2024 – The 2024 season was one filled with some major highs and several disappointing lows in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action with the curtain closing event falling into the latter category for Randy Post and the Randy Post Racing Team during the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships held Saturday, Sept. 28 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
With 25 PDTR-MSA Sprint Cars signed in for the final program of the 2024 campaign, Post qualified 19th overall with a lap of 13.246 seconds.
The third-year Sprint Car racer started fifth and came home sixth in the third eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race before rolling off 20th in the 24-car A-main field.
However, the main event was short-lived for Post as an incident in turn two on lap 4 ended his night and season with substantial damage to his No. 54 machine.
The Oostburg, Wis. driver was the first driver to retire from the race and scored with a 24th place finish.
“We made a lot of changes to our car for this weekend,” Post said. “Kristian Wagner and Travis Arenz have been on my case for quite some time about trying some different things to learn what works for me. In qualifying, I couldn’t see at all in turns 3 and 4 due to the sun. There were cars in front of me, so I didn’t get a true feel of how it handled because I was pretty much coasting to make sure I didn’t hit anyone.
“In the heat race, we made even more changes,” he said. “Once we got a few laps into the heat race, I felt really comfortable and felt like I was gaining ground on the people in front of me. Our night ended early in the A-main when a car spun in front of us, hit the gas instead of the brake and drove into us. We broke a lot of things in that small hit.”
Post ended the 2024 season with a 22nd place finish in the final PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings after competing in nine of the 13 events held at The Plymouth Dirt Track during the 2024 season.
Overall, Post recorded one top-10 and two top-15 A-main showings, along with one heat race victory in 11 MSA events in 2024.
“This was the most challenging but rewarding year we’ve
had,” Post said. “I can’t thank my crew guys and partners enough for
sticking with us in the 2024 season as we have mostly returning partners. At
this point, we are looking forward to doing it again in 2025.”
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post
Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg
Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany
and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton
Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54
on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit
www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric
The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back
Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.
Fred's sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.
As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.
Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.
To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Progress Manufacturing Incorporated
The Randy Post Racing Team is pleased to have Progress Manufacturing Incorporated (PMI) on board as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Located at 110 East Progress Drive in West Bend, Wis., Progress Manufacturing Incorporated is a family-owned company founded in 1995. PMI offers extensive custom CNC machining services to a wide range of industries, including recreational, agriculture, construction and lawn and garden.
PMI employees are trained to inspect parts thoroughly through a quality control process to assure quality parts. PMI parts are continually inspected during the manufacturing process to assure precision and high quality throughout the entire volume of each order.
For more information on PMI, email sales@pmimfg.com, call 262-334-9175 or visit https://www.pmimfg.com/.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email
pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call
920-323-7970.
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 11
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 11
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Points Finish – 22nd
Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association Points Finish – 20th
Alex Pokorski wraps 2024 campaign as PDTR 360 Sprint Car runner-up
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) October 1, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team closed the curtain on the 2024 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car season with a strong top five run during the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships to solidify a second place showing in the final PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The fifth-year Sprint Car driver opened the final event of the 2024 season by qualifying second overall in the 25-car field with a lap of 12.663 seconds around the venerable third-mile clay oval.
The West Bend, Wis. competitor started and finished third in the second PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association eight-lap heat race to earn the seventh starting spot in the 25-lap main event.
Pokorski, who earned the 2023 PDTR and MSA Most Improved Driver Award, moved up to fourth on lap 9 and later fell to sixth following a pair of caution flags on lap 12 and 13.
Over the final 10 laps, Pokorski worked primarily the high groove of the smooth, slick and multi-groove racing surface to move back into fourth place on lap 18. He held strong in the final seven laps to register a fourth place finish in a race won by 2024 PDTR and MSA champion Ben Schmidt.
After collecting his sixth top five A-main showing of the 2024 season, Pokorski nailed down the runner-up spot in the final PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings, 50 points behind Ben Schmidt.
Pokorski also wound up third in the final 2024 MSA 360 Sprint Car point standings behind champion Ben Schmidt and runner-up Brandon Berth.
In 16 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car events during the 2024 season, Pokorski notched six top-five, 12 top-10 and 13 top-15 A-main showings. In addition, Pokorski tallied four heat race victories and two fast qualifier awards during the 2024 campaign.
“It was a fun night at Plymouth to close out our season,” Pokorski said. “We did well this year and secured our highest finish in the point standings to date. At this point, we plan to be racing a mix of 410 and 360 Sprint Car races in 2025.”
In four 410 Sprint Car starts in 2024, Pokorski compiled one top 10 A-main finish, one heat race victory and one dash appearance.
Paul Pokorski also entered seven Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car events in Spyder Akright’s 53A car, during which he claimed two top 10 and three top 15 A-main showings, two heat race victories and one fast qualifier award.
Pokorski and Akright teamed up to place the 53A car 16th in
the final 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association point standings.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright
Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch
Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic
Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel
and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property
Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC
Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase –– Petersen Septic Systems
Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to welcome Petersen Septic Systems back as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Since opening its doors in Valders, Wis. in 2012, Petersen Septic Systems LLC has provided premier septic tank service and the most reliable septic system installation and repair in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the surrounding Lakeshore area.
“We offer our services to industrial, institutional, residential, new construction, commercial and municipal accounts,” Petersen Septic Systems Owner David Petersen said. “Customer service is our utmost priority. We do every job as it was in our own homes. Our experience is second to none in the area. Prior to opening the business, I worked for Tuschl Septic Systems from 2004 until owner Chuck Tuschl retired.”
The list of regular services Petersen Septic Systems offers includes septic pump repairs, test drilling/test boring, sewage treatment systems, septic tank removal, septic tank installation, water line repair, oil testing and perc testing.
“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”
Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase –
Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
Akright Auto has been a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals,
Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs
with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available
on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery
services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage
services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at
800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit
www.akrightauto.com.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and
media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively
communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters,
profile and feature articles, website and social media content development,
printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing
services.
For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email
pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call
920-323-7970.
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 16
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 12
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 16
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 6
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 12
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 13
Heat Race Victories – 4
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Points Finish - 2nd
Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association Points Finish - 3rd
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 4
Interstate Racing Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0
Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish - 68th
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Final Statistics
Total Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Points Finish with Spyder Akright -
12th
Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association Points Finish with Spyder
Akright - 16th
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 earn 2024 IRA championship with victory at
Plymouth; Schedule resumes Friday in the Hoosier State
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 30, 2024
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (September 30, 2024) – For the first time in his career, “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel is an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion, capping his title run with a victory at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 28. In fact, Thiel’s performance in the Series finale was near-perfect from start to finish, not only ending the evening with a signature wing dance, but securing heat race and dash victories along the way. Impressive, nonetheless, Thiel was actually the last car to qualify, still managing to time eighth out of 33 entries.
For Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, the winning move occurred on lap 17, taking advantage of a restart after battling in the runner-up spot for the first 16 circuits. The victory bumps Thiel’s season total to four, all accomplished during IRA competition at four different facilities; Cedar Lake, Angell Park, Dodge County, and Plymouth.
The final weekend of the IRA schedule included an event on Friday, as well, that of which taking shape at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wisconsin. Thiel finished seventh in the weekend opener, commencing main event action from the exact same position.
“Overall, an incredible effort. Feels great to earn the IRA championship, and to win on the final night makes everything that much more special. We had our fair share of struggles this season, but no matter what was thrown at us, we always found a way to persevere and improve,” Thiel said. “To my partners, my team, and of course, my family, thank you for the endless support. It takes a lot of moving parts to keep a team in operation and I certainly wouldn’t be in this position without you. We achieved our goal, but our season is far from over. We’re working to get back to work Friday at Lincoln Park.”
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with
a Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series start at Lincoln Park Speedway in
Putnamville, Indiana, on Friday, October 4.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 23
2024 IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Champion
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and
seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July
19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot,
Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA
doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday
and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Finished seventh at Cedar Lake
Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 7. Finished
second at 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14.
Earned IRA victory at Plymouth Dirt Track in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on
Saturday, September 28 – secured IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Xavier Doney strong in POWRi appearance; High Limit starts highlight
coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 30, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (September 30, 2024) – In all, another stout showing in the Show-Me State for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, concluding their POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League appearance at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, with a top-ten outcome- finishing ninth officially after commencing the 20-lapper from the outside of row five.
Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, No. 74 sprint car, launched his preliminary effort with the tenth-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish fifth in his respective heat race. The Odessa, Missouri, native is certainly no stranger to competition at the I-70 complex, recently qualifying for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race main event featuring High Limit Racing.
High Limit Racing will return to I-70 Speedway on Tuesday, October 8, for a Midweek Money Series program awarding $20,000-to-win.
ON DECK:
Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars
will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing starts at I-70
Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway on October 8-9.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17. Earned three consecutive
top-tens in POWRi Outlaw Sprint starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September
12-14. Won POWRi WAR main event at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September
14. Finished sixth and third in POWRi starts at Creek County Speedway in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Finished ninth
in POWRi start at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September
28.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
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Danny Sams and TKS Motorsports score POWRi top-ten at
I-70; High Limit stretch on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 30, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (September 30, 2024) – It was a quick trip to the Show-Me State for TKS Motorsports and recently appointed wheelman, Danny Sams, but their short, one-race weekend produced big results, concluding their visit to I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, with a top-ten outcome, and doing so against the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League.
On the whole, Sams, who piloted Troy Renfro’s Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, No. 2KS in his visit to I-70, produced sound results the entire evening, kicking off the Saturday program with the 11th-fastest qualifying time before racing on to finish fifth in his respective heat race. The Florida native went on to climb two spots in the POWRi 20-lapper, advancing from ninth to seventh, officially.
“A great effort by Danny Sams all night long and we appreciate him stepping in for us,” Troy Renfro noted. “We’ll be back there soon enough, so it was great to turn some laps and get our program figured out. We’re privileged to be associated with so many great people and it’s their help and dedication that allows us to go out and race the schedule that we do.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing
Midweek Money Series start at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Tuesday,
October 8, followed by the High Limit Racing Series Finale doubleheader at
Texas Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
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Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Brian Brown perfect at I-70; Williams Grove Speedway National Open on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (September 30, 2024) - Some would argue that there’s no such thing as perfect, but for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, their performance at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, certainly challenges that thought, concluding their POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League start in perfect fashion which included a $5,000 payday - the second POWRi score of Blackjack’s career.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, led every circuit of the caution-free, 20-lap contest, launching the evening’s preliminary card with the fastest time of the night, racing on to score a victory in his respective heat race. The win was Brown’s second of the season and his first in the Show-Me State - the first occurring at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
“First of all, I want to give continued thoughts and prayers to Carter Holt and his entire family. He was injured in the 305 portion of the program and that’s something we never want to see,” Brown was quick to mention. “Overall, this was the best night we had all year. We unloaded a very fast Casey’s | FVP No. 21 car. Quick time overall and won the heat from fourth…got the lead on lap one of the A-Main and we were great from the start. We were able to navigate traffic and eventually get the win. Just an incredible effort.
“A special thanks to Chad’s brother’s team out of Topeka, Kansas, for bringing his rig to pick us up at our shop, as our primary rig was still in Pennsylvania planning to race there last weekend. Great job by Chad, Nate, and Lath all night long. Also, a special thanks to my primary guys JB and Devin for doing all the prep work on the car we ran before we left for Pennsylvania. It took a village for this one and we were happy to get the win. Looking forward to getting to Williams Grove Speedway for the National Open.”
ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 12 Top-Tens: 27
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car. Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50 preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6. Won POWRi Outlaw Sprint Series main event at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September 28.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
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ABOUT BRIAN BROWN RACING: Brian Brown Racing is a professional winged sprint car team that is based in Grain Valley, Mo. Brian Brown, who is the owner and driver, has amassed 200+ total feature victories, as well as six track championships at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.brianbrownracing.com.
Austin Torgerson Scores 5th and 6th Place Finishes at
Mark Hagopian Memorial
PETERSEN MEDIA- A big weekend of micro action saw Austin Torgerson take part in the Mark Hagopian Memorial in Visalia, CA where a strong three-days of racing culminated with fifth and sixth place finishes during the finale on Saturday night at Plaza Park Raceway.
The weekend kicked off on Thursday as Torgerson took part in the Winged and Non-Winged classes all weekend long.
Thursday night in winged action, Torgerson timed in seventh fastest in his qualifying flight and lined up on the front row of his heat race. Getting the jump from his outside starting position, Torgerson grabbed the win and locked into the opening night feature event.
Lining up in the second row of his 24 lap preliminary night feature event in Winged action, Torgerson slipped back to fifth as the race came to life, but he settled down and worked into sixth.
Once into sixth, the track was tricky for the final race of a busy night, and passing became tough. Holding on to sixth, Torgerson capped Thursday night off with a sixth place run.
Thursday night’s non-winged action also went well for the Glendale, AZ pilot. Going out for time trials as the 25th car on the clock, Torgerson laid down a great lap as he ended up sixth quickest overall.
Heat race competition saw Torgerson power his way to the win after taking the green flag from the outside of the second row and that lined him up on pole of the opening night feature event for non-winged action.
When the race came to life, Torgerson jumped out to the early lead and looked very formidable out front. Leading the first half of the race, lapped 13 proved to be tricky as he slipped back to fifth. Able to pick up one of the lost positions, Torgerson picked up a fourth place finish in the Non-Winged feature which locked him into the Saturday night non-winged ‘A’.
Back in action on Friday night in winged action only, Torgerson continued to flex his muscle and show speed at Plaza Park as he timed in fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up fourth in his heat race, another great run saw him land in second which put him on the front row of his Friday night feature event as he looked for the win and a lock in spot to Saturday’s ‘A’.
At the drop of the green flag, it was Steven Snyder Jr getting out into the early lead as Torgerson settled into second. Spending the duration of the ‘A’ giving chase, Torgerson just couldn’t quite race into the lead as he capped his Friday night off with runner up finish and which locked him into the winged pole shuffle and feature event on Saturday.
After finishing fifth in the winged pole shuffle, Torgerson lined up fifth in the winged feature event. With 50-laps ahead of him, Torgerson settled in to fifth where he ran for the first 15 laps of the feature.
Briefly falling back to sixth and then as far as seventh, Torgerson made a move on the 32nd lap that saw him take over fourth for a lap before he settled back into fifth on lap 33.
The final 17 laps saw the AZ runner hold down the spot in the top-five as he took the checkered flag with a fifth-place finish.
Also running the non-winged feature on Saturday night, Torgerson found himself in the second row for the 30-lapper.
When the non-winged feature went live, Torgerson settled into third where he spent much of the feature event running. Looking to be well on his way to a podium finish, a misstep late in the feature saw him give up a couple of positions as he slipped back to sixth.
Back in sixth on the 25th lap, he didn’t quite have enough time to make up for lost ground but still capped a strong weekend off by taking he checkered flag in sixth.
ON TAP: Torgerson will be idle this weekend with his next event TBD.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-56, Wins-6, Top 5’s-20, Top 10’s-29
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Austin Torgerson by following Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.
Justin Sanders Sweeps Fall Nationals Weekend
PETERSEN MEDIA- Winning the opening night of Gold Cup in Chico, CA back in August, Dale Miller and Justin Sanders returned to Silver Dollar Speedway over this past weekend and continued to flex their muscle as Sanders swept the weekend earning his first career Fall Nationals title. Not only was it Sanders’ first Saturday score, but it was also the first for car owner Dale Miller and his famed Stephen Allard Tribute Car, the fallen driver this weekend also pays homage too.
“This has been one of those races that we just have not been able to win, but to finally do it is special because I know how much Dale has wanted it with his connection to SA,” Justin Sanders said.
The weekend opened up on Friday night, and Sanders announced his presence with authority right away as he earned fast time honors in his flight aboard the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA entry.
Charging from fourth to second in his heat race, Sanders punched his ticket into the Dash which he won, and earned the pole for the 30-lap feature event.
When the race went green, Sanders settled into second as he chased after Tanner Carrick. As the Aromas, CA pilot gave chase he actually slipped back to fifth at point during the race as he battled the likes of Chance Grasty, Tanner Holmes, and Shane Golobic.
With stoppages keeping the leaders out of traffic, Sanders was able to make his move late as he drove around Tanner Carrick with just a few laps left in the finale. Keeping the Dale Miller prepared mount up front, Sanders went on to pick up the preliminary night feature event win.
Saturday night brought a clean slate for the entire field, and Sanders continued to show speed as he timed in fourth quickest in his flight on Saturday night.
Lining up on the pole of his heat race, Sanders was hard on the throttle and simply left the field in his wake. Leading the duration of the race, Sanders’ win locked him into the all important Dash as he then went on to finish fourth after taking the green flag from sixth.
Making his way into the Fall Nationals- Tribute to Stephen Allard Feature Event, Sanders rolled off the starting grid in the second row and quickly began working his way forward as he chased after early leader, Willie Croft, who was competing in his final Fall Nationals event.
As Croft continued to keep Sanders at bay, Sanders built him momentum up in the closing laps and drove by the outside of Croft in turn four on the 27th lap.
After getting to the lead, Sanders never looked back as he raced on to score his eight win of the season with Dale Miller Motorsports and cap off the weekend sweep.
“It is a weekend that means a lot to a lot of people associated with this team and it is great to park it in victory lane and take this Stephen Allard trophy home for the year,” Cox added.
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 12, Wins- 8, Top-5’s-12, Top-10’s-12
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders next event is TBD.
Starks Produces Win During Season Finale to Cap Career-Best Season in Style
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2024) - Trey Starks wrapped up the racing season with a victory for the second straight season and the third time in the last four years last Saturday at Skagit Speedway.
The win was his 14 th overall this season - a career best - and his seventh at the track in the 360ci winged sprint car division. That's the most for any driver in any single division at Skagit Speedway in at least the last nine years.
"We did what we normally would do," he said. "The track conditions were a little uncharacteristic with how late it is late in the year and the modifieds racing. It made for a good racing surface, similar to what we'd get in late June or July."
Starks set quick time during qualifying before he advanced a position to place third in a heat race. A favorable feature redraw landed Starks on the pole for the main event and he capitalized.
"We drew the pole out of six available spots," he said. "I got a good start and out front early. I was able to set my own pace. It sounds like there was really hard racing from second through fifth, which probably helped us. As they were racing we were able to get away a little bit. With the way the cautions played out we didn't really have to get into traffic. It helps starting on the front row, but I think we had a car capable of winning even if we started further back."
The triumphant performance also allowed Starks to accomplish something for the first time this year - winning both his season opener and season finale to bookend the year with trips to Victory Lane.
"We'd done each, but hadn't done both in one year," he said. "It's good to end the year on a win. That gives us some momentum going into the offseason. It's also good to not have a bunch of torn up equipment."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 28 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (1).
SEASON STATS -
29 races, 14 wins, 21 top fives, 23 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 27 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
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Kaleb Johnson Excited for Williams Grove Debut This Weekend at Famed National Open
Inside Line Promotions - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 30, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson will make his debut at Williams Grove Speedway this weekend during the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.
"I hoped to get some laps under my belt before this weekend, but last Friday's race was rained out," he said. "We're going there with an open mind and eager to learn."
Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey ventured to Pennsylvania last weekend to compete, but a pair of races were rained out, including one at the half-mile oval in Mechanicsburg. Next up will be a two-day show this Friday and Saturday featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
"I watched a race there with my dad probably eight years ago, but have never raced it," Johnson said. "I think it'd be cool to make at least one of the shows. Realistically, knowing the competition and it being my first time racing there, just to get better every time we hit the track and get more comfortable is the goal."
The event will also mark the end of the season for Johnson, who produced a strong year that was highlighted by a preliminary night victory during the 360 Knoxville Nationals as well as the Huset's Speedway track championship.
"I'll try to approach it as any other race, but knowing it's my final race for a few months I hope we can end on a high note," he said. "This weekend is about learning and gaining experience as well as having fun along the way."
SEASON STATS -
50 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., for the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
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"I've worked at Construction Products & Consultants for a few years," Johnson said. "We specialize in concrete and masonry products. It's pretty cool to have your work on the side of your race car and help you out in a big way."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Estenson Optimistic Moving Forward Following Frustrating Weekend in Wisconsin
Inside Line Promotions - PLYMOUTH, Wis. (Sept. 30, 2024) - Mother Nature forced Tim Estenson to change plans from an ASCS National Tour event to a Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series doubleheader.
The team rerouted from Arkansas to Wisconsin, but unfortunate circumstances damped the weekend in 'The Badger State.'
"It wasn't too good of a weekend," Estenson said. "We started out feeling pretty good in hot laps on Friday. We went out late in qualifying and ended up being a little too tight."
Estenson qualified 19 th quickest. He advanced from seventh to fifth place in a heat race to lock into the 15 th starting position in the main event.
"We got going early," he said. "I think we moved up five spots within six laps. On the seventh lap we were going for ninth place. I had a big run off turn two. I thought the car in front of me was running his same line, but when I went to the bottom of turn three he moved down and didn't give me any real estate. I had to pitch it sideways not to run into him and I ended up getting upside down. It was just a racing deal. It was a soft crash, but it damaged the frame."
Estenson was unable to restart the race and the team was forced to pull down the backup car to compete on Saturday at the Plymouth Dirt Track, where Estenson missed hot laps and qualifying. He maneuvered from ninth to seventh place in both a heat race and the B Main to miss transferring into the main event.
"We were behind the eight ball all night," he said. "We tried our best, but it just didn't work out. Sometimes that happens in racing and you just have to take the bad with the good moments."
Estenson is heading to Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., this Friday and Saturday for the Ron Milton Race of Champions with the Midwest Open Wheel Association.
"I've been there two times," he said. "Once was an Outlaws race and we didn't have a good night. And the first time was a regular show when I think we ended up with a top five. I'm eager to get back there."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 27 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 5 (7); Feature: 25 (15).
Sept. 28 - Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. - Qualifying: No Time; Heat race: 7 (9); B Main: 7 (9).
SEASON STATS -
37 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 28 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the Ron Milton Race of Champions with the Midwest Open Wheel Association
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
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"Joel Peterson has been a long-time friend of our family," Estenson said. "JDP Electric, Inc. is one of the top electrical companies in the Fargo area and quite possibly the state, and has been a valued sponsor of our team since 2018."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
2024 National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings
September 29, 2024 – Anderson, Indiana - The second edition of the 2024 National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings was announced today. The first version of the recently created rankings was initially announced on August 30, 2024, with Langley, British Columbia, Canada driver Aaron Willison leading the poll.
Willison is having a career year. He’s already won with 6
different series in 2024. He has also won virtually every big, winged
pavement sprint car race offered this season including the Pink Lady
Classic, Quinsam Sprint Car Classic, and the $15,000 War of the Wings. This
is the primary reason he finds himself atop the rankings with the updated
rankings.
Kody Swanson and Bobby Santos III round out the top three and both stand in
prime position to unseat Willison from the top spot before the season
concludes. Both drivers have races with the 500 Sprint Car Tour and a USAC
Silver Crown pavement race remaining. In addition, both drivers are entered
in the 50k Las Vegas BITNILE.com Open Wheel Showdown November 17.
Other drivers of note include 15-year-old Colton Bettis who is sitting in fourth place in the updated rankings on the heels of 6 feature victories in 2024.
Listed is the most recent ranking as of September 29, 2024, that includes the top 20 with accumulated points.
NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS #2
1. 54 – Aaron Willison
2. 42 – Kody Swanson
3. 37 – Bobby Santos III
4. 29 – Colton Bettis
5. 21.5 – Dave Hamilton Jr.
6. 19 – Dakoda Armstrong
7. 15 – Tyler Roahrig
8. 13 – Kyle O’Gara
9. 11 – Ryan Litt
10. 10.5 – Casey Tillman
11. 10 – CJ Leary
Jeff Montgomery
Evan Margeson
14. 9.5 – Joe Liguori
15. 8 – Taylor Ferns
16. 7 – Jake Trainor
17. 6.5 – Sport Allen
18. 6 – James Miller
Mike Murgoitio
20. 5.5 – Colton Nelson
KYLE PIERCE ENDS 2024 WITH FIRST SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 29, 2024
The pass on lap 11 Friday night at Utica-Rome Speedway determined the championship.
Initially, it was a race to determine who would have a slight advantage Saturday. Still, Kyle Pierce found his way past Tomy Moreau to move up into third. With Moreau fading to fifth, Pierce entered Land of Legends with a four-point advantage.
In a race that was canceled due to weather, Kyle Pierce was declared the 2024 CRSA Sprints Champion after the championship race was rained out.
“It hasn’t really quite sunk in,” Pierce said post-race. “It feels bittersweet. Anyone in the pits wants to finish on the track, but Mother Nature plagued half the year.”
The fourth grade teacher at Spencer-Van Etten Central School went into the homestretch of the season trying not to get the points in his head and race his own race. Once he finished with a good result, Pierce started to feel more comfortable.
“It’s a relief because we went from not worrying about points, then we had a good weekend at Penn Can and Woodhull,” said Pierce. “Last night, was a get what you can get, although Tomy and I got to battle. There was nobody better to run with this year than Tomy and Dalton [Herrick].”
The driver of the No. 9K recorded a pair of wins at Afton May 31 and Thunder Mountain Aug. 10. Those wins were good enough for Pierce to win the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series championship by four points on Herrick. “The Flyin’ School Teacher” also secured the inaugural Dandy Triple Play this year by one point on Herrick.
“My dad [Cliff] and I keep chipping away,” said Pierce. “We’ve shown speed for the last couple of years. This year, Shawn Donath got us dialed in. If it wasn’t for a couple bad luck races that put us back, who knows what this weekend would’ve looked like. Compared to how we started our first full year four years ago is remarkable.”
It will be fun Monday with his fourth-grade class, but he is still trying to teach his new students about racing. They may understand when Mr. Pierce tells them about the championship during snack time.
“This class isn’t up to it yet, but I get emails from my kids checking in from last year. They’re definitely going to be pumped about it.”
Pierce’s four-point win is the closest point difference since 2015, when Kyle Smith beat Josh Pieniazek, also by four.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
BOBBY PARROW WINS 2024 DISBATCH BREWING COMPANY CHALLENGE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 29, 2024
Bobby Parrow has shown all season why he’s tough to beat at Land of Legends Raceway.
This season’s 305 Sprint track champion can now add on DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge Champion as a result of Saturday’s rainout of the final race.
“Tommy Fletcher got us into this years ago, so we went on with our own team,” Parrow said post-race. “My crew keeps this car going where they know their thing.”
Parrow was set to battle many drivers for the Challenge title, including Dillon Paddock, a good friend and close opponent who finished third in points in both the DisBatch Challenge and weekly action at the Land of Legends.
After Parrow entered Friday night's race at Utica-Rome, he complained about his motor sputtering. He tried to nurse it home Saturday night. It’s a motor that Parrow has used since 2022 that was starting to give out. While he may be glad he didn't have to use the motor Saturday night, Parrow wished though he wanted to race.
“It’s not the way we all wanted it to end,” said Parrow. “Now I have to listen to Dillon [Paddock] getting on me all winter saying that he would’ve won it. He’s gotten pretty good, but I think I could’ve taken him.”
Parrow recorded a pair of wins this season in weekly Saturday Night Spectaculars in Canandaigua. When CRSA came to town, he finished second and fourth in both DisBatch events.
Now, “BP80” gets set to go on an offseason vacation or two. Safe to say, the championship money earned can help pay for it.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
RAIN WASHES OUT WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CARS ON SATURDAY
CONCLUDING THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT SHARON
September 28, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...After appearing to have a window of dry weather to complete the Federated Auto Parts Showdown, showers from the remnants of Hurricane Helene spread north earlier than forecasted Saturday evening at Sharon Speedway. Light rain hit the speedway following the conclusion of motor heat at 5:45 p.m. After waiting 75 minutes and weather models still projecting steady rain throughout the night, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car and track officials agreed to cancel the event. There were 42 Sprint Cars and 30 Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical on hand. The event will not be rescheduled. After just one rain out during the first three months of the season (opening night), there were five rain outs during the final two months of the 95th anniversary season.
If you purchased a ticket in advance for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown, you will receive a face-value credit to your MyDirtTickets.com account – good for two years – to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to your account does not work for you, then you have until Oct. 28 to request a refund. If you purchased a ticket or pit pass at the race track, please mail the ticket or wristband to 7575 W. Winds Blvd NW Ste D, Concord, NC 28027 in an envelope postmarked by October 28 for a refund.
Those who purchased patio seats, VIP fan suite tickets, and camping permits through Sharon Speedway will automatically be refunded.
ALERT DRIVING SAW TAFOYA EXTEND USAC/CRA TOP 10 FINISH STREAK TO NINE AT PERRIS
(Chino, CA, September 25, 2024) Eddie Tafoya Jr. survived
most of the chaos in last Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA
Sprint Car race and came home sixth at Perris Auto Speedway. The finish was
his ninth straight top-10 result in the series.
The last time Tafoya, 27, did not place in the top 10 was in a USAC/CRA race over six months ago. That came when he finished 12th in a rain-shortened event at Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway on March 23rd. His best outing in the nine-race streak came on June 8th when he placed fourth at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
Last week on the famous Perris half-mile oval, Tafoya was strong through the preliminary part of the night. The Chino Hills, California-based racer qualified in the upper half of the field with the ninth-fastest time of 17.012. In his eight-lap heat race, he started and finished fourth.
If he looked strong in the prelims, he was more powerful in the 30-lap main. Tafoya performed well on a night where self-preservation meant as much as anything else in the feature. In a race that looked a lot like the track’s popular Night of Destruction with several cars destroyed, he mostly steered through the chaos. After starting ninth, his only encounter came on a restart when several cars in front of him got into a tangle
“Yeah, I saw a couple people get sideways in front of me and everyone started checking up, and I checked up,” Tafoya said. “I got hit from behind. I did like a full 360 pirouette in the air. I thought I was going over. Luckily it landed back on all four, and everything was still bolted together. I got lucky there.”
Tafoya had to take the eye-catching #51T to the back for the restart. From there, he moved forward. Deftly avoiding some more questionable maneuvers, he drove all the way back through the pack to finish sixth. It was his best Perris finish thus far in 2024.
One of the keys to finishing in the top 10 for Tafoya is staying out of trouble. He certainly knows that you cannot do well if you do not finish the race. He has done well with that throughout his career.
“I am pretty aware of what is going on around me and looking ahead,” the 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year said when asked about his string of top 10s. “I don’t know if it comes from dirt bikes or all the other racing I have done. Seems like a lot of these guys are just racing the guys right in front of them when there is a whole other race going on. It definitely helps me out being able to avoid stuff.”
Tafoya is pleased with his runs in the top, but like most racers, he wants more.
“It is nice being in the top 10,” Tafoya said. “I would just like to qualify a little better and be up in the mix. It seems like I can qualify really close to the top everywhere but Perris. I definitely need to figure something out there. I felt good Saturday (in qualifying). I got a little loose on my fast lap, the second lap. There was a hole down the straightaway that I got into, and it got me a little light. That is probably the best I felt in a long time. It just sucks that I could not put it together.”
In addition to his nine top 10s in USAC/CRA competition, Tafoya has a pair of top 10s in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging. The first was his best overall finish of the year when he placed second at Santa Maria on June 15th. The other came two weeks ago when he drove to a seventh at the Ventura Raceway.
Next up for Tafoya will be a USCS race at Kern on October 5th.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
September 21 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
PENALTY REPORT: Tire Samples Return from Hockett/McMillin Memorial at
Lucas Oil Speedway - Appeal Process Underway
Belleville, IL. (9/25/2024) Working to uphold and enforce the posted specifications and ensure full transparency with competitors, it is imperative that we announce the following penalty report.
POWRi officials have received the results of the tire samples taken on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial. Samples were collected following the feature event from the right rear tire of the top three competitors in both the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League and the POWRi WAR Sprint League, and sent to an independent laboratory for further testing. The samples were taken in accordance with POWRi Tire Sample procedures, with a team representative collecting the sample cuts, which were then logged, bagged, and sealed, along with a signature from the team representative. All tires conformed to the benchmarks provided by Hoosier Racing Tire, except for one.
Jake Bubak, competing in the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League feature event, has failed the tire test and has been disqualified from Saturday's feature. This disqualification results in a loss of points and pay for that event, pending the appeal process.
Bubak and his team have contested the disqualification, and the appeal is currently underway. Any further penalties will be determined upon completion of this process.
The Series rules on tires are as follows:
POWRi 410 Wing Outlaw Series Specifications; Section 23 - Tire Prep:
a. The altering of any tire compound, by any means will not be permitted.
Chemical alteration of the tread carcass and/or tread compound, such as tire
‘soaking’ and/or the introduction of tread ‘softener’ and/or physical
defacement (removal, altering and/or covering) of tire sidewall markings in
any manner will not be permitted. If any competitor is found to have altered
their tires any penalty deemed appropriate by POWRi Series Officials may be
issued.
b. Any tire may be inspected and/or analyzed for alteration at any time. This will consist of a process as determined by the independent laboratory that performs the analysis. The analysis process will require a sample shipment of the tire to the selected laboratory.
c. Additional race event(s) may be completed before a determination is made. If a penalty is issued, the event(s) that fell into the analysis time period while the tire(s) were being analyzed will be considered as part of the penalty time period.
d. Money won in an event may be held until the final determination is made by the independent laboratory.
Furthermore updates will be made public via the POWRi social media channels and online at www.powri.com.
All rules and guidelines for POWRi divisions can be found online at www.powri.com/rules, with all questions or concerns on the matter being directed to POWRi officials.
All checks were mailed during the week of September 16, except for those of the top three competitors whose tire samples were collected. Those checks will be mailed following this release.
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic makeup event two weeks away
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 26, 2024) - It's less than two weeks
until the stars of Kubota High Limit Racing return to Lucas Oil Speedway for
the makeup of the second half of the Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic.
The makeup is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 with a full
program for the 410 winged sprints set as a makeup from a June 29th
postponement when rain and severe weather struck Lucas Oil Speedway shortly
after qualifying.
Rico Abreu of St. Helena, Calif., set a new track record
prior to the rain with a lap of 12.829 seconds. The makeup will include a
new round of time trials prior to the heat races, last-chance qualifiers and
$25,000-to-win A Feature.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot
laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies. Tickets will be
available at the gate, or fans can use their tickets or pit wristbands from
the rainout.
The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad
Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around
the country. Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis won the opener of the two-night
Diamond Classic in June, beating series points leader Sweet.
Sweet leads Abreu by 258 points in the Kubota High Limit
Racing championship race with Courtney third in points, followed by Brent
Marks and Corey Day.
For more information on Kubota High Limit Racing, visit
highlimitracing.com.
Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37
Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10
Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $90
Pit Pass - $45
Big Buck 50/MLRA Fall Nationals next: The 8th annual Super
Stocks Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt and the Lucas Oil MLRA
Fall Nationals are next up at Lucas Oil Speedway, Oct. 3-5.
An additional night of Late Model racing was added as
Thursday, Oct. 3, was originally scheduled as a practice night for the MLRA
series as Super Stocks had practice sessions along with time trial
qualifying for their Friday heat and dash races for their Saturday
$10,000-to-win finale.
The MLRA feature winners will collect $5,000 on Thursday and
Friday and $10,000 on Saturday in full programs each night.
Drivers can find the Big Buck 50 entry form on the drivers'
dashboard portion of lucasoilspeedway.com.
With the race scheduled to be live on FloRacing both nights
and on MAVTV at a later date, drivers are encouraged to fill out their
profile on MyRacePass with information that can be used by announcers.
Drivers planning on running can use this link to for the driver profile.
Thursday, Oct. 3 admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $22
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6-12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $40
Friday, Oct. 4 admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $27
Adults (13 and up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (6-12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $70
Pit Pass - $40
Saturday, Oct. 5 admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $27
Adults (13 and up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (6-12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $70
Pit Pass - $45
Camping:
Reserved with Electric and Water - $40/Night (Limited
Availability) Reserved Dry Spots - $25/Night (Limited Availability) Dry
Camping - $15/Night
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including
schedules, point standings and other news, please visit
LucasOilSpeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
# # #
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in
Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is
available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this
sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing
experience.
For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by
following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway
and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway
Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race
recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and
schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title.
Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events.
Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of
the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and
regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling
League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the
Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
HEADING HOME: Brock Zearfoss preps for Ohio double at
Wayne County and Sharon prior to The Grove’s National Open
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 26, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (September 26, 2024) – It was a long swing through the Golden State for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, but with their three week visit finally complete, concluding the World of Outlaws West Coast Swing with Thunderbowl Raceway’s Dennis Roth Classic, the “Jonestown Jet” is finally on his way home, first making a pit stop in Ohio for a Series doubleheader Friday and Saturday, September 27-28.
Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, will visit Wayne County Speedway in Orrville and Sharon Speedway in Hartford in his two-day Ohio conquest, the former awarding $15,000 with Sharon’s season-ending program awarding $12,000.
The Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native will roll into the Buckeye State ninth in the World of Outlaws championship standings padded by 12 top-ten appearances, one of which a top-five.
“It was a long road home, but we’re ready to get back at it,” Zearfoss stated. “The West Coast Swing had some ups and downs for our team, but we’re always grateful to be there. We hope to build some speed in Ohio before getting back to Williams Grove for the National Open.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a pair of stops in the Buckeye
State, set to visit Wayne County Speedway and Sharon Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 27-28.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 12
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17.
Greg Wilson to continue September slate with WoO stops at
Wayne County and Sharon
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 26, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (September 26, 2024) – Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are certainly no strangers to the Greatest Show On Dirt, and with the Series making their final Ohio appearances of the season Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, one can bet the Benton Ridge native will be entered for action.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will visit Wayne County Speedway in Orrville on Friday before venturing to Sharon Speedway in Hartford on Saturday.
“That’s our plan,” Wilson, regarding his schedule, stated. “We’ll keep an eye on the weather and if we’re forced to find a backup plan, we’ll do it, but as of now, our focus is on the World of Outlaws. There’s always a lot of hype and excitement surrounding their events, especially in Ohio, so it’s a great stage to be on, especially for our partners. It should be a great weekend.”
Wilson, a recent IRA Outlaw Sprint Series winner and ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, will roll into the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series pair with a stout stat sheet, not only earning the aforementioned IRA triumph at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, but securing 19 top-tens this season, 16 of which occurring within the top-five. Recent highlights include a pair of top-fives at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio.
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
pair of WoO stops in the Buckeye State, set to visit Wayne County Speedway
and Sharon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28..
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 16
Top-tens: 19
Wins: 1
Trophy Cup 30 fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA – September 25, 2024…The massive stretch of events at Thunderbowl Raceway continues next month with Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching on October 17th, 18th and 19th.
Something sure to add even more intrigue this year will be the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360 show on Saturday October 12th. The event held on the weekend before Trophy Cup is guaranteed to fill the pit area as drivers get one final stab at the track prior to the big show.
The annual Chris & Brian Faria Memorial will be a classic lead-in for the Trophy Cup, as teams and fans get to enjoy back-to-back weeks of racing at the Thunderbowl.
The Trophy Cup itself continues to be one of the premier Winged Sprint Car showcases in the country and the 2024 version is sure to be one of the biggest and best yet. The 30th edition of the Trophy Cup boasts a record $300,000 overall purse for the three nights.
The event originally started at San Jose Speedway in 1994 and was held at the track until its closing in ‘99. It then moved to Ocean Speedway for one year, before heading to the Kings Speedway in Hanford from 2001-2004. In ‘05 the Trophy Cup was moved to Thunderbowl Raceway, where it has been held ever since.
With its unique format the Trophy Cup regularly produces some of the best Winged Sprint Car racing fans will witness all season. Each time a driver hits the speedway for competitive racing there are points on the line. It’s all a lead-up to the 50-lap feature on Saturday night, which returns to a full 24-car inversion this year.
The overall champion will take home $30,000 from the point fund, along with their earnings from all three nights. The Trophy Cup is always an all-star showcase in California, with champions and winners from all over the state and beyond in action.
Tickets and Details:
Adult grandstand tickets for the 30th Trophy Cup cost $55 on Thursday and Friday and $60 on Saturday. Bleacher tickets are $50 on Thursday and Friday and $55 on Saturday. Kids pricing and senior pricing is also available.
Tickets can be acquired by calling 559-688-0909 or at the gate. Pre-sale tickets will be available until two weeks prior to the event, as all track staff will be at the raceway daily and not in the office, in preparation to make sure everything goes as well as possible. The event has never sold out and tickets will be available if you choose to purchase at the gate.
For the second straight year, on Wednesday October 16th (day before the race) Thunderbowl GM Josh Miller will be around the campground if you’d like to obtain your Will Call Tickets, or if you need to purchase additional tickets. By handing out will call tickets on Wednesday, this will help alleviate the line at the box office on race day.
The pit gate opens at 10am on Thursday October 17th, with
the drivers meeting around 3:20pm. Wheel packing, hot laps, qualifying and
heat races will follow.
The special events that have become so popular are also returning.
Following the races on Thursday will be Taco Night presented by Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course. Friday will feature the popular BBQ Night presented by High Five Pizza and Catering. On Saturday afternoon from 11am-2pm Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and the Tulare Golf Course will present the annual Spaghetti Feed.
The post-race parties start 20 minutes after the checkered flag with beer, water and soft drinks also available for purchase inside. A donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the door during all these events is appreciated.
Over the last 29-years Dave Pusateri and the Trophy Cup team have helped gather more than 2.9 million dollars in donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Fans and teams are all encouraged to attend the special eating events. More info on the Trophy Cup, as well as an entry list can be found at www.trophycup.org
Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.
For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl
Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare
County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K
Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go
west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds.
Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.
Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway Remaining Schedule
Saturday October 12: NARC 410 Sprint Cars, Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and RaceSaver 305s (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up)
Thursday October 17: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented
by Rudeen Racing
Friday October 18: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing
Saturday October 19: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen
Racing
Wednesday November 20: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars
Join Us For “Topping” of Dennis Albaugh Tower, Friday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m.!
Knoxville, IA, September 25, 2024 – The Dennis Albaugh Tower at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa, has seen significant progress the last couple of months and it’s time for the crew to add the last beam to the structure! This will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 4!
We invite you to join us. We’ll start by signing the beam before it is hoisted to the top of the five-story tower. Dennis Albaugh and other dignitaries will be on hand to witness the “Topping Off” of the tower.
Following the ceremony, join us for light refreshments on the second floor at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.
“We hope that everyone who is able can be with us on Friday,” says Executive Director, Bob Baker, “The Neumann Brothers Construction team has been working hard, and we want to celebrate their efforts with the public. The ‘topping’ off of the Bryan Clauson Suite Tower was such a special moment for us, and we wanted to repeat that with the Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower.”
For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com!
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
One Sprint Capital Place
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-6176
Fax: 641-842-6177
E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com
Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com
THREE MAN BATTLE FOR CRSA SPRINTS CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
FINAL TWO POINTS RACES OF THE YEAR
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 25, 2024
Championship weekend is around the corner for the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products.
The series makes its lone trip to Utica-Rome Speedway Friday for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge finale as part of Short Track SuperNationals weekend. It is followed up with the overall points finale at Land of Legends Raceway Saturday for the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge finale.
Kyle Pierce and Tomy Moreau are tied for the points lead and looking for their first series championship, while Dalton Herrick, not too far behind, is competing for his second title after winning it all in 2022.
Nine drivers are mathematically eligible in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Jordan Hutton leads by 10 on Jeff Trombley, who is looking to defend his I-90 championship from last year.
As for the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge, a whopping 14 drivers look to take the title at Land of Legends. This year's track champion in the 305 Sprint category, Bobby Parrow, leads Tomy Moreau by five markers.
Here’s a look at the news and notes for this weekend.
Tune In: Action can be seen live Friday night on FloRacing then Saturday for free on Land of Legends TV with a simulcast on DIRTVision. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Last Time Out: CRSA made its third trip ever to Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park Sept. 20 and saw Dalton Herrick join the double digits club with his 10th career win and first of the season.
Herrick drew the pole for the 25-lap feature, leading green to checkered to take the win.
"We've drawn terrible all year, [Takla, girlfriend] put us on the front and I got Mike VanDusen turning the wrenches tonight,” said Herrick in victory lane. “He gave me an incredible hot rod. I gave him some feedback and he knew what to do to make this thing fast. The track was a little different. I like the reconfigure with the wiped out backstretch and being able to get on the fence. They gave us a really fun track tonight."
In his CRSA debut, Mikey Smith finished second while Scott Landers tied his season-best finish in third.
With a sixth place finish, Kyle Pierce won the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series championship by four points over Herrick, adding on to the Dandy Triple Play championship he recently won.
Points Standings: It’s the closest you can get going into the final weekend of the championship. Kyle Pierce and Tomy Moreau are tied with two races to go. Both have to be careful, as Dalton Herrick is 21 points behind.
Approaching Utica-Rome, Herrick has the advantage in experience, as the No. 29 has three fifth-place finishes there. Kyle Pierce is the only driver amongst the top three who has won there in 2021. Moreau is one of the latest drivers to score a top five, finishing fifth the last time CRSA was at Utica-Rome last year.
As for Land of Legends, Herrick has recorded four top fives, including a win last year. Pierce has three top fives with a best finish of second in 2022. Meanwhile, Tomy Moreau has two with a best finish of third from last July.
There is also a three-way battle for fourth to conclude the season. Ron Greek is 22 points above Blake Warner in the spot. John Cunningham has now entered the tango in the No. J27 for the fourth spot, 30 points behind Greek.
The rest of the top 10 are Cliff Pierce, Adam DePuy, Jerry Sehn Jr. and Dustin Sehn.
Miniseries scenarios: Nine drivers are mathematically eligible to win the championship in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Jordan Hutton leads Jeff Trombley by 10 points, Dalton Herrick is third, 27 points behind, Tomy Moreau is fourth, 33 points back and Adam DePuy is fifth, 43 points behind.
Should points from heat races keep the gap the same Friday, a top-five finish for Hutton would clinch the championship. Should the No. 66 finish fifth and Trombley win, the points are tied, with Hutton owning the tiebreaker in wins.
If Trombley wins, Hutton must be sixth or worse for the No. 3A to take the championship. If neither wins, Trombley must beat Hutton by six spots.
For Dalton Herrick in third, he must finish ahead of Trombley by nine spots, then finish ahead of Hutton by about 14 spots, 13 should he win.
For Tomy Moreau in fourth, he would have to finish ahead by at least three spots of Herrick, 12 spots in front of Trombley, and 16 in front of Hutton.
14 drivers have a chance in the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. Bobby Parrow leads Tomy Moreau by five points. July 4 winner Dillon Paddock is 12 behind in third, Blake Warner is 16 back in fourth, and May 18 winner Matt Rotz rounds out the top five, 29 back.
Sixth through 10th lie with the No. 23 of John Smith in sixth, 38 behind, Ron Greek seventh, 39 back, Jordan Hutton and Dan Craun tied for eighth, 42, with Randy Years rounding out the top 10, 43 points behind.
Similar to the Dandy Triple Play, the points are very tight and anything can happen. If the gap is the same approaching the feature, a top-two finish from Parrow will seal the championship.
Tomy Moreau can claim the Challenge with a win and a third or worse by Parrow. If neither wins, Moreau must be three spots ahead of Parrow to have a shot at the title.
For Dillon Paddock, the driver of the No. 8 must finish four positions ahead of Tomy Moreau, three with a win, and six spots in front of Parrow, five with a win. Should the points be tied, the current tiebreaker belongs to Paddock with a win.
Finally, for Blake Warner, if he can finish three spots in front of Dillon Paddock, six spots ahead of Tomy Moreau and nine spots in front of Parrow, the title is. Should those points tie, the tiebreaker belongs to Parrow due to his second place finish in May.
More moolah in Canandaigua: Last Sunday, iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center announced that they increased Saturday’s purse at Canandaigua up to $1250 to win and $210 to start.
iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, located in Fulton, N.Y., is a fully updated 120,000-square-foot facility offering storage and distribution for items needing refrigeration or to be kept frozen. The facility can store at temperatures as low as -18 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
“I think more people will appreciate that structure,” said Adam DePuy, Operations Manager of iFreeze. “Post it up and let’s get some cars to finish the season strong!”
iFreeze has also stepped up to add more tow money for those who do not make the 25-lap feature. The top four will transfer, fifth through ninth will receive $100, 10th-14th will receive $85 and 15th-20th will receive $75.
Speaking of DePuy…
New Wall of Famer: Land of Legends announced earlier this week that Adam DePuy will be inducted Saturday onto the Land of Legends Wall of Fame.
Before hopping into a 305 sprint car last year, the driver of the No. 99 was a three-time Street Stock track champion and stands second on the all-time street stock wins list with 48.
With his induction, DePuy joins Darryl Ruggles as the only other sprint car driver inducted onto the Wall of Fame.
The ceremony begins at 6:40 p.m. between hot laps and opening ceremonies.
Last Time at Utica-Rome: July 15, 2023, was the last time CRSA ran at the "Home of Heroes."
Jordan Hutton got a run on Dillon Paddock on lap 11 into turn three to throw a slide job and take the win. Hutton had a fast car right out the trailer. From starting last to win heat one to starting third in the feature, the No. 66 was tough to beat.
It was “J-Hutt’s” first win at Utica-Rome, a track he had struggled to run at, and his fifth career win at the time.
By the Numbers: At Utica, the average car count since 2015 is over 22 cars. 47 different drivers have finished in the top five. Utica has also been known for its parity of winners, with 17 other drivers taking a checkered flag. Jeff Trombley and Jeff VanSteenburg each lead the way in top fives with six. Mike Kiser has a win and four top fives at “The Home of Heroes.” Previous winner Jordan Hutton has a pair of top fives.
At Land of Legends, the last three winners in CRSA series action have been first-time Canandaigua winners (Dalton Herrick, Matt Rotz and Dillon Paddock; the latter two won their first CRSA event). The car count in the last three races have averaged 35 drivers. Land of Legends Wall of Famer Darryl Ruggles leads in series top fives with 13, including five wins. Jeff Trombley is not far behind with 10, including three wins. The same goes for Alysha Bay, with nine top fives, three of those victories.
From the Frontman: “When I heard the points were tied for the lead and three drivers have a shot at the overall title entering the weekend, I was excited. You can’t miss out on this weekend, whether at the track or watching from home. We are eager to crown an overall champion and a pair of miniseries champions by the end of the week." ~ Mike Emhof
From the LOLR Track Promoter: “It’s exciting and fitting to see this great group of drivers coming to Land of Legends to capture the title. It will be a "must-see race of the year," just like most 305 races each week." ~ Paul Cole
Up Next: The 2024 CRSA season concludes with a non-points race at Cornwall Motor Speedway for the Canadian CRSA/Crate Challenge, a part of RaceFest. It will be CRSA's return to Canada for the first time since 2008 and is the first CRSA-sanctioned race in Ontario.
Standings
1. 9K Kyle Pierce 2030 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 0
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -21
4. 28 Ron Greek -167
5. 21B Blake Warner -189
6. J27 John Cunningham -197
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -257
8. 99 Adam DePuy -357
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -380
10. D9 Dustin Sehn -538
I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 343 pts
2. 3A Jeff Trombley -10
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -27
4. 22 Tomy Moreau -33
5. 99 Adam DePuy -43
6. 9K Kyle Pierce -45
7. 28 Ron Greek -52
8. J27 John Cunningham -56
9. 99K Mike Kiser -59
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -64
DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge Standings
1. 80 Bobby Parrow 329 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -5
3. 8 Dillon Paddock -12
4. 21B Blake Warner -16
5. 77 Matt Rotz -29
6. 23 John Smith -38
7. 28 Ron Greek -39
8. 66 Jordan Hutton -42
9. 18C Dan Craun -42
10. 2 Randy Years -43
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Craun 1
7. 3A Jeff Trombley 1
8. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
10. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
Feature Polesitters
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
3. 48A Alysha Bay 1
4. 33 Scott Landers 1
5. 28 Ron Greek 1
6. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
7. 99 Adam Depuy 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
11. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
12. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4
3. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
5. 99 Adam Depuy 2
6. 25G Tyler Graves 2
7. 18C Dan Craun 2
8. 18 Timmy Lotz 2
9. 33 Scott Landers 2
10. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
11. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
12. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 2
13. J27 John Cunningham 2
14. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
15. 88C Chad Miller 1
16. 23 John Smith 1
17. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
18. 17E Ethan Gray 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
20. 21B Blake Warner 1
21. 99K Mike Kiser 1
22. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
23. 3 Bailey Boyd 1
24. 4S Mikey Smith 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 8
2. 29 Dalton Herrick 7
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 6
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
5. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
6. 3A Jeff Trombley 4
7. 12 Tyler Chartrand 3
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 3
9. 25G Tyler Graves 3
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
11. 33 Scott Landers 2
12. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 2
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
14. 48a Alysha Bay 1
15. 77 Matt Rotz 1
16. 99 Mike Kiser 1
17. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
18. 99 Adam Depuy 1
19. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
20. 28 Ron Greek 1
21. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
22. 18C Dan Craun 1
23. 10VC Zach Sobotka 1
24. 45 Kevin Nagy 1
25. J27 John Cunningham 1
26. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
27. 4S Mikey Smith 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +54
2. 99 Adam DePuy +48
3. 38 Zach Sobotka +41
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen +34
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +31
Lap Leaders
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 43
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
3. 3a Jeff Trombley 35
4. 99 Adam Depuy 25
5. 29 Dalton Herrick 25
6. 21B Blake Warner 21
7. 77 Matt Rotz 20
8. 12 Tyler Chartrand 20
9. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
10. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
11. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
12. 18c Dan Craun 10
13. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
14. 28 Ron Greek 9
15. 121 Steve Glover 5
16. 10 Nathan Pierce 5
17. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
18. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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FINAL USAC/CRA 410 SPRINT CAR APPEARANCE OF 2024 ON TAP FOR KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY DIRT TRACK
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (September 25, 2024) – Avanti
Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars make their third and final stop of the
2024 season at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track on Saturday night
September 28th. Race fans will be treated to thrilling racing with the
traditional 410 Sprint Cars in the “Bakersfield Bash”.
Adult tickets are $25 while kids 6-12 are just $10. Kids five and under are free. Hot laps are scheduled for approx. 5:30pm followed by time trials for the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Opening ceremonies will be at approx. 7pm followed by heat race action. The night concludes with the 30-lap feature for the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars.
Tickets are on sale now at www.KernRaceway.com and www.TheFOAT.com or available at the gate on race day.
The 2024 USAC/CRA season has delivered non-stop action. The inaugural Vermeer & Ferreira Classic on August 31st featured three-wide racing for the win in the closing stages of the 30-lap feature, with incoming points leader Tommy "Thunder" Malcom pulling off the last lap pass for victory. Charles Davis, Jr. and Austin Williams rounded out the narrow podium.
On June 8th, R.J. Johnson won the Golden Empire Clash at Kern Dirt Track from sixth on the grid, topping Logan Williams and A.J. Bender. Two complete features, two wholly different podiums reflect the competitiveness of the 2024 series.
Johnson added a win at Santa Maria on September 7th and a runner-up finish at Perris last weekend to wrestle the points lead away from Malcom. Johnson and Malcom head into Saturday’s event separated by just three markers in the standings. Austin Williams, Bender, and Logan Williams round out the top-five. David Gasper, Cody Williams, Verne Sweeney, Austin Grabowski, and Eddie Tafoya, Jr. make up the balance of the top-ten.
Among the other drivers expected to be in action are “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., Grant Sexton, Logan Calderwood, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa, Kaleb Montgomery, Ryan Timmons, "Flash” Jordan Hermansader, and more.
The Dirt Track at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard in Bakersfield, California. To get to the speedway, take Interstate-5 and exit at Enos Lane (CA 43, Exit 246) and drive to Raceway Blvd. The track is on the west side of the interstate. For more event information and advance tickets, visit www.kernraceway.com or call 661.835.1264. Tickets are available online at the track website or on www.TheFOAT.com
The Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series thanks BillsJerky.net, Factory Wraps, Flowdynamics Incorporated, The Gardner Family (In Memory of Jim and Chet Gardner), In Honor of Wiley Miller Sr. and Wiley Miller II, Sexton Fire Protection, WC Friend Company, and Woodland Auto Display, for their support.
For more information on the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, visit the United States Auto Club (USAC) website at usacracing.com and the social media for USAC Racing. You can also find exclusive content on the USAC/CRA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CARS TO CAP OFF 95TH ANNIVERSARY
SEASON AT SHARON ON SATURDAY; ECONO MODS ALSO IN ACTION
September 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...Sharon Speedway will close out the 2024 racing season this Saturday night (September 28) with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in the Federated Auto Parts Showdown! Also in competition are the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical as they bring down the curtain on the 95th anniversary season. Warmups will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing on Hovis Auto & Truck Supply night.
Saturday's appearance by the World of Outlaws will be their second visit of 2024 at Sharon. The "Greatest Show on Dirt" was the season opener at Sharon back on May 18 as David Gravel pocketed the $12,000 payday for his first career Sharon win. Once again, $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start will be on the line on Saturday night.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars completed both events in 2023 as the May show was won by 10-time Series Champion, Donny Schatz, for his first Sharon "410" feature win! Brad Sweet topped the September show for the second straight year in route to his fifth Series championship. In 2021, Dave Blaney won in spectacular fashion over Sheldon Haudenschild for his 95th career WoO win, but first since 1997!
Prior to 2021, the World of Outlaws last appeared at Sharon on June 1, 2007 when the "King of the Outlaws", Steve Kinser, scored the victory. Kinser leads the way at Sharon with four WoO wins, while Danny Lasoski is the only other repeat winner besides Sweet with victories in 2002 and 2004. Besides Schatz and Blaney, other single WoO winners at Sharon include Jac Haudenschild (2006), Jason Meyers (2005), and Joey Saldana (2002).
Entering this weekend, David Gravel sits atop the World of Outlaws points in search of his first Series championship. Gravel, who has a Series best 14 victories, maintains a 90-point lead on Carson Macedo. Macedo is also second best with the Series in wins with nine. Schatz, the 10-time Series Champion, is third in points with four wins. Buddy Kofoid has had an excellent rookie season with five victories and is fourth in points ahead of 2023 rookie-of-the-year, Gio Scezli, who has three wins.
Though he's sixth in points, fan favorite Sheldon Haudenschild has the third most wins on the season with eight. Federated Auto Parts backed central Pennsylvania racer, Logan Schuchart, is seventh with one win. Completing the top 10 in points are rookie Bill Balog, central Pa. racer Brock Zearfoss, and rookie Landon Crawley aboard the Jason Sides-owned #7s. Just outside the top 10 in points are Kraig Kinser and the Bill Rose-owned #6 entry. Though not a Platinum Series racer, Missouri's Garet Williamson, is 13th in points and will be making his Sharon debut on Saturday.
Sharon has completed five "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with five different winners and big car counts at each one! Gravel topped a 45-car field on May 18 with the WoO. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the $4,000 Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the $5,000 FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 12 with 53 cars on hand! Dale Blaney was victorious for the 21st time of his career at Sharon on July 27 winning the $4,000 event. And most recently, Dave Blaney won the $12,000 "Lou Blaney Memorial" last Saturday night over a 38-car field in what was his 38th and final career win at Sharon as he announced his retirement in victory lane.
Completing the two-division program will be the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical in an $800 to-win/$160 to-start event. It'll be the second appearance by Economod Mania Tour event in their season finale. At the last event on August 24, Jeremy Double topped a season high 34-car field for his all-time division leading 23rd career Sharon win. Joe Gabrielson and Dennis Lunger, Jr. both have a pair of Sharon victories this season. Lunger leads the Economod Mania Tour points over Jacob Eucker, Jarrett Young, Garrett Calvert, and Double.
Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award on Saturday night to the Econo Mods. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature.
The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the Econo Mods. The recipient will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.
There is no Sharon registration fee for the Econo Mods. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4 p.m. Warmups will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed by Sprint Car qualifying with heat races scheduled for 7:30.
General admission for those 13 and over is $35 in advance and $40 on Saturday, while reserve tickets are $40 in advance and $45 on Saturday for all ages. Students 6-12 are $10 for general admission. Kids five and under are free. Pit passes are $45. Advance and reserved tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711&eventId=104123
Reserved seats are the top five rows of all frontstretch
grandstands. Patio and VIP fan suite seats are sold out. As a reminder,
stadium seats, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Camping permits are $25 and can be reserved at the following link:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/rv-trailer-tent-camping-spots-tickets-153713
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Joel Myers Jr Makes Second Appearance at Eldora Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Eldora Speedway for the first time since his rookie run at the Kings Royal, Joel Myers Jr was happy with his progress as he continues to figure the high banked half mile located in Rossburg, Ohio.
“Getting the chance to run at places like Knoxville Raceway and Eldora Speedway this summer have been incredible,” Joel Myers Jr said. “The results obviously haven’t been there, but getting more and more laps there is invaluable and this past weekend at Eldora, I felt like we made huge strides as a team, and for me as a driver getting back there for another weekend felt completely different in a positive way.”
Taking part in the Four-Crown Nationals with Kubota High Limit Racing, Myers Jr and the Hayward Motorsports team went to battle against a very stout field of cars.
Timing the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gilstrap Motors/Byrd Racing No. 19H entry in 16th quickest on Friday night, the Sebastopol, CA driver lined up in the fourth row of his heat race.
Starting and finishing eighth in heat race competition, Myers Jr moved into the ‘B’ where he chased after one of four transfers into the feature event as he took the green flag from the 11th starting spot. From the sixth row, Myers Jr looked more comfortable and confident on the famed half mile as he was able to pick up a couple of positions in the 12-lap event.
Working up to seventh, Myers Jr missed out on the transfer though felt good about the changes they made as the Hayward Motorsports team readied for Saturday.
Back to work on Saturday night, Myers Jr timed in 17th quickest on this night and lined up in the fifth row of heat race competition. Picking up a pair of positions in his heat, the youngster again moved into the semi where he took the green flag from the 10th starting position.
When the semi came to life, Myers Jr hit some grease that was on the track following track prep and spun his entry to a stop. Abel to keep from getting into the wall, the CA native restarted from the tail end of the field.
When the race went green, he was able to work his way forward after restarting 19th. Passing fleet of cars in the closing laps, Myers Jr capped his weekend off with a 12th place finish in the ‘B’.
“On paper it isn’t the best weekend, but gaining confidence with the changes on our car and the confidence to know where to put the car to make moves goes a very long way,” Myers Jr added. “Super thankful to Brodie Hayward and everyone with this Hayward Motorsports team for continuing to support me and give me a really great opportunity to run against the best at a ton of different tracks.”
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 48, Wins-11, Top-5’s- 20, Top-10’s-26
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is now set to make his Midget debut as he will be in action for the BC 39 on Thursday night.
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Paul Nienhiser Triumphs in Jacksonville Speedway Season Finale
PETERSEN MEDIA: After a trying season that included losing a close teammate and friend earlier in the Summer at Jacksonville Speedway, it was only fitting that Paul Nienhiser was able to celebrate in victory lane during the track’s season finale last Friday night.
“It was a good night for us to cap the season off at Jacksonville Speedway,” Paul Nienhiser said. “It was a tough season for a lot of people with Ralph’s accident earlier in the summer, but we all pulled through and it is very cool to finish the year off at my home track in victory lane.”
Using a pill draw format on Friday night, the Chapin, IL driver found himself buried in his heat race as he took the green flag from the fifth starting position. With the racy bullring in fine form on Friday night, Nienhiser was able to make a couple of quick moves as the green lights flashed as he worked into second.
Going from fifth to second in his heat, Nienhiser was in a great spot heading into the feature event as his points total from his heat put him on the front row of the feature event as he chased after his 10th win of the 2024 season.
When the green flag was displayed, Nienhiser quickly jumped into the early lead aboard the CAM2 Lubricants/Midland Performance Inc./MB heating and Cooling Inc. entry, but the yellow was needed and negated his start.
As the field attempted to get the race started for the second time, Nienhiser didn’t get as good of a jump as he settled into the second position during the early stanzas of the race.
A torrid battle up front saw the local standout power to the race lead on the fifth lap as he soon found himself in very dense traffic on the famed bullring. As the laps clicked off the race track continued to ‘go away’ and soon the quickest way around the speedway was up on the wall.
With his right-rear glued to the cushion, Ninenhiser left no doubt on this night as he scored his 10th win of the 2024 season to bring the curtain down at the track he calls home.
With Jacksonville now in the rearview mirror, Nienhiser now looks to close out his first career Sprint Invaders driving championship. While he chases his first title, he is also hoping he can secure Scott Bonar’s 3rd team championship with the series and his sixth overall.
Nienhiser would like to thank CAM2 Lubricants, Midland Performance Inc., MB Heating & Cooling Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings, T&K Tree Services, Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., American Rental Center, Signature Signs, The Auringer Family, Matt Bradshaw, Wessler Bros. Agency Inc., Haverfield Construction-Concrete, Dropped Mobile, Mason Sound, AB&C Moving, Maverick Corn Herbicide, Maxim Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Rider Racing Engines, Simpson Race Products, and Super Shox for their support.
Nienhiser would also like to thank Heartland Trailer Manufacturing, Rockstar Wraps, Kinney Racing Engines, and Stronghurst Collision Center for their support of Scott Bonar’s No. 50 car.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-23, Wins-10, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-18
ON TAP: Nienhiser will be in action with the Sprint Invaders on Saturday night at 34 Raceway for the Fall Haul.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Paul Nienhiser by following him on Twitter @Paul_Nienhiser or by clicking over to www.paulnienhiser.com.
TWIN STATE AUTO RACING CLUB
The TWIN STATE AUTO RACING CLUB would like to present the nominees for our 2024 yearly awards categories. The winner of each category will be presented their plaque at our banquet in November of 2024. The awards committee consists of 5 writers, announcers, and historians with over a combined 250 years of local auto racing experience and knowledge.
MOST IMPROVED
CHAZ SMITH #13S MINI STOCK
CHLOE MAZZAGATTI #87 BANDOLERO
DEVIN HALEY #02 MINI STOCK
JOHN MOLLICK #4J CRATE SPRINT
LEYTON WAGNER #38 410 SPRINT
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FULL SIZE CAR
AARON MARANO #34 305 SPRINT
ANTHONY UDDSROM YOUNG GUN
BRODIE ORAVATZ CRATE LM
KARSTON KING #165K CRATE MODIFIED
LUKE MULICHAK #55 CRATE SPRINT
ROOKIE OF YEAR MICRO/MOD LITE/JR SPRINT
BRATTON BARRY JR SPRINT
CHRISTIE MORRIS JR SPRINT
J.R. MccUTCHEON 600 MICRO
SPENCER BACHA 270 JR MICRO
TARYN TICHE JR SPRINT
RUSS KING SR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
JOSH SCHIFFER built motorcross track to help youngsters
LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY corey comparatore tribute
ROD JONES
SHARON SPEEDWAY back to school donations
TWIN STATE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
AARON FRY
BRENT MATUS
MIKE MATHIESON
DRIVER OF YEAR
OPEN WHEEL
AJ FLICK #2 410 SPRINT -9 WINS
BRANDON SPITHALER #22 410 SPRINT 6 WINS
CAP HENRY 410 SPRINTS 8 WINS
JOHN MOLLICK #4J CRATE SPRINT 3 WINS
VIVIAN JONES #82 305 SPRINT 2 WINS
MODIFIED
CHAS WOLBERT #C3 MOD 8 WINS
DENNIS LUNGER #71L EMOD 9 WINS
ERICK RUDOLPH #25 13 LOCAL WINS
NATE YOUNG #42 EMOD 12 WINS
ZANE HARVEY 15 WINS
FULL FENDERED
BRANDEN CONNOR #55 STOCK 9 WINS
DAVE HESS JR #44 LM 9 WINS
GREGG SATTERLEE #22 LM 7 WINS
KYLE MOORE #1* LM 20 WINS
MIKE MAZZAGATTI 3 WINS
MIKE NORRIS #72 LM 10 WINS
MINI STOCK
ANTHONY COLLINS #71 4 WINS WAYNE COUNTY
CARL EALY #0 2 WINS MERCER
DERRICK RANDOLPH #24JR RW7 CHAMP 8 TOP 5S
JOE HUBER #84 3 WINS MARION CTR
MATT MILLER #66M 4 WINS GOODS
MICRO/JR SPRINT
CARSON KRAMER
JT HORWAT
MIKE KEEFE
NOAH WIRGINIS
NOLAN BURNS
RAYCE JACOBS
ROCCO LEDFORD
GO KART
AIDEN ZIMMER
BRAYDEN BLACKSHEAR
LOGAN JACKSON
MADELINE PINCH
REX KING 3rd
SABASTIAN WOODCOCK
MOD LITE/DWARF/SPORTSMAN
FRED SALENSKE
JACOB ISENHART
LANDON GOSS
RYAN JOHNSTON
WYATT GLASS
Hagar Produces Podiums at Benton Speedway and Riverside International Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Sept. 24, 2024) - Derek Hagar captured a podium result for two different car owners last weekend to give him 17 podiums in 30 sprint car starts this season.
Hagar drove for Paul Hart on Friday at Benton Speedway in Benton, Mo., where a second-place finish in a heat race was followed by a rally from sixth to second place in the Jim Hall Memorial main event.
"Friday was dangerous racing the 410 against a handful of 305s," Hagar said. "It made it kind of sketchy. We made the top work and went from sixth to second fairly quickly. Everybody was following each other around the bottom. I got a run on Joe B. (Miller) and slid him. He got back underneath me and moved to the top. Once we got to traffic it was ridiculous. We were having to run caution speed to make sure we weren't going to run over anybody. It made it exciting for the fans. We fell to fourth and got back to third. We had a restart with one lap to go and I was able to slide Kameron Key and hold on for second."
Hagar ventured to Riverside International Speedway on Saturday to race a McCord Farms car. He advanced from sixth to fourth place in a heat race and from seventh to third place in the main event.
"We had a bad pill draw and it was a one-lane track in the heat race," he said. "They don't do passing points so that lined us up seventh in the feature. The modifieds went out before us and rutted the track up big time. I was able to make the top work and keep the car underneath me. I finally got up to third with a handful of laps to go. Once I got clear of everybody else I was able to run down the leaders, but just ran out of laps."
Hagar will return to Riverside International Speedway this Friday and Saturday for the $10,000-to-win World Short Track Challenge featuring the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series.
"I think we have as good of a shot as any to win this deal," he said. "We just need to do things the way we've been doing them forever. I feel confident going into this weekend. I don't see why we can't keep plugging along and be in contention."
Hagar has earned three victories at the track this season to extend his winning streak to five years in a row. He won nine races there last year, five in 2022, three in 2021 and four in 2020.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 20 - Benton Speedway in Benton, Mo. - Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 2 (6).
Sept. 21 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 3 (7).
SEASON STATS -
30 races, 8 wins, 18 top fives, 23 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 25 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
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"West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., has come on board with Paul Hart's No. 44 sprint car team and is supporting us as we race in select marquee events," Hagar said. "We're grateful for the support of Jeff Buckner and everyone at West Tennessee Expediting, Inc."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Andy Forsberg Romps to Adobe Cup Victory
PETERSEN MEDIA: With the Placerville Speedway Championship wrapped up, Andy Forsberg’s focus now turns to securing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour Championship and he took one step closer on Saturday night as he raced to another Adobe Cup win at Petaluma Speedway.
“The track was interesting all night,” Andy Forsberg said. “We hot lapped twice, and we really weren’t that good in either session, and I’m not sure what Brian Cannon did but we had a different car for heats and the main.”
With 22 cars on hand, Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in ninth fastest in qualifying time trials. Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver got the jump he needed as he took the early lead.
Able to keep his mount pointed the right direction out front, Forsberg went on to pick up the win which was vital as it locked him into the High Sierra Industries Dash. Pulling the six pill, Forsberg found himself in the third row of the six-lap Dash.
With the track staying wet and a bit greasy for the duration of the night, Forsberg was able to navigate forward as he worked his way up to a third place finish which lined him up in the second row of the feature event.
On a track that was still extremely wet and sloppy, Forsberg was set for the 35-lapper with his helmet chalk full of tear offs. Setting into third in the opening laps, Forsberg was into second on the third lap before taking over command of the race lead on lap four.
While out in front, Forsberg was set for a wild race that drug on with stoppages stealing the flow of the night. Despite the countless stoppages and even the open red flag, Forsberg was able to race his way to upwards of a seven second lead at times during short green flag stints.
Not letting the stoppages deter him, Forsberg was able to keep his car up front as he raced on to his fifth win of the 2024 season.
“It was heavy, but it wasn’t locked down heavy which made it a fun track,” Forsberg said. “It was something I hadn’t been on in quite some time, but that made it fun. It was a little greasy so you didn’t just hammer it and had to be smart and pick your spots. It was good to get these guys another win, and now we will try to get a win this weekend at the Fall Natioanls.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-40, Wins-5, Top 5’s-20, Top 10’s-27
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be in Chico, CA this Friday and Saturday night for the Fall Nationals.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Reinhardt Posts Podium Finish at Williams Grove
Mechanicsburg, PA – September 24, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kyle Reinhardt opened the month of September with new found speed and results that showed the momentum he was building.
The three day Tuscarora 50 put a brief damper on the positive vibes in the No.91 pit area as the team struggled to get their powerplant to perform to its potential.
After a weekend off, Reinhardt returned at Williams Grove
Speedway over the weekend and showed he has a lot of speed and he has his
program going the right direction.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: September 20, 2024
Event: Kevin Gobrecht Challenge
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 24 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 4th (4), A-main 3rd (4)
BOLD MOVE, HEATED BATTLE
Reinhardt kicked off Friday night’s Kevin Gobrecht Challenge by ripping off the second quickest lap in qualifying, just 0.071 seconds behind quick timer T.J. Stutts.
He proceeded to transfer to the A-main with a 4th place finish in his heat race to put the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 in the show with a starting spot outside row two.
Reinhardt started 4th in the 25-lap A-main and quickly grabbed the 3rd spot with a power move around the outside of Lucas Wolfe off turn four on the opening lap.
The Neptune City, NJ native chased Stutts and Justin Whittal, never leaving them out of sight. Just past the midpoint of the race, Freddie Rahmer drew close to Reinhardt in lapped traffic but the No.91 was up to the challenge, maintaining a grasp on 3rd.
Following a red flag with ten laps remaining, Reinhardt took his shot. He slid under Stutts in turn three and briefly held second before Stutts crossed over and reclaimed the spot.
Reinhardt continued to challenge Stutts, pressuring him high and low to take away the runner up position, but couldn’t wrestle the spot away and took the 3rd place finish.
“I’m happy with our speed right now. We’ve worked hard to get to this point. As long as we keep up with that, opportunities to win will come as well.”, Reinhardt commented.
Reinhardt will need to continue to build on his recent
performance to close out the season with a good foundation for 2025. He has
about a dozen planned races remaining on his 2024 schedule, with over half
of those against the World of Outlaws. The other half against the tough
Central PA regulars.
UP NEXT
Reinhardt will return to Williams Grove Speedway this Friday
for the Outlaw tune-up, then will enter the Weldon Sterner Memorial Saturday
night at Lincoln Speedway.
SEASON STATS
34 races, 0 wins, 4 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s, 19 top 15’s, 22 top 20’s
Crew chief Chris Shuttlesworth keeps a close eye on
Reinhardt's No.91 (photo credit: CP Photography)
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Braden Chiaramonte Impresses In Petaluma Feature Until
Mechanical Failure Ends Night
PETERSEN MEDIA: Braden Chiaramonte and Tiner Hirst Enterprise had an up
and down night at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night. Struggling with a
sloppy racing surface much of the night, THE and Chiaramonte hit on
something for the feature event, but after a dazzling start by the youngster
and mechanical failure brought his night to an end.
On a night that saw the Petaluma Speedway surface stay
extremely wet, Chiaramonte took some time acclimating as it wasn’t a heavy
and fast surface, but more of a wet and greasy surface.
With 22 cars on hand, Chiaramonte opened the Sprint Car
Challenge Tour’s Adobe Cup by timing in 12th fastest in qualifying time
trials. Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Chiaramonte didn’t
quite have the run he hoped for as he slipped back to finish fifth which
lined him up deep in the field for the 35-lap feature event.
Continuing to make adjustments to the THE/HRP/Eagle
Motorsports Inc. backed no. 94TH car, Chiaramonte hit the track and took the
green flag from the 15th starting spot.
When the race came to life, Chiaramonte took a few laps to
get going, but was able to work his way into the Top-10 in just eight laps.
Continuing to work his way forward on the Bay Area facility,
Chiaramonte was in 6th on the ninth lap and was into the Top-5 on the 10th
lap. With cautions plaguing the flow of the race, a couple restarts near the
midway point of the race saw the El Cajon, CA native slip back to eighth as
he continued to fight hard.
On the 18th lap, Chiaramonte saw his night come to a close
as he lost power and brought his machine to a stop. The issues proved to be
terminal and it brought his night to an end as he was officially scored
16th.
The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank
Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines,
System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.
ON TAP: Tiner Hirst Enterprise and Braden Chiaramonte are
set for two nights of action this weekend as they will be in Chico, CA for
the Fall Nationals.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by
following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.
Brian Brown to continue Fall schedule with visits to
Williams Grove and Lincoln
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (September 24, 2024) - It’s been a busy
late season campaign for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, but
despite the fact, their schedule is far from over, as the team is set to
continue their Mid-Atlantic takeover with a pair of starts in Pennsylvania
Posse Country on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, will visit Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln
Speedway in the coming weekend, the former being a primary test session for
the upcoming National Open featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
- it pays $75,000-to-win.
Blackjack will roll back into Posse Country on the backbone
of a High Limit Racing doubleheader at the famed Eldora Speedway on
September 20-21. It was a competitive two days for the Higginsville,
Missouri, native, highlighting the 4-Crown Nationals pair with a 12th-place
outcome in Friday’s $10,000-to-win opener.
“We showed great speed at Eldora, especially early on in the
night. We just seemed to struggle once the track started to slow down,
especially come feature time. I feel like that’s the slickest we’ve seen
Eldora,” Brown stated. “Regardless, we learned a lot…knowing what we should
do in those circumstances and what we shouldnt’ do. We’ll turn our attention
now to Pennsylvania and begin preparations for the National Open. We’ve had
successes at Williams Grove, and Lincoln is traditionally a crap shoot for
us. We’ll do what we can to put it all together and be quick out of the
box.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 27-28.
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Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50
preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6.
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Alex Pokorski posts solid runs in 360-410 Wilmot Sprint Car combo
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 24, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team took on the challenge of competing in two different cars in two different divisions on back-to-back nights of competition and delivered a pair of rock-solid finishes in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition on Friday, Sept. 20 and non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car action on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis.
On the second night of the Wilmot Fall Classic at the historic three-eighths-mile semi-banked facility, Pokorski opened the MSA 360 Sprint Car program by qualifying second overall in the 21-car field with a lap of 13.864 seconds.
After lining up fourth in heat race one, the 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner wound up second to nail down the fifth starting position in the 25-lap MSA main event.
The West Bend competitor found the going to be on the challenging side in the initial laps of the A-main as he was shuffled back to 11th after a caution on lap 4.
Over the final 15 laps of the event, Pokorski skillfully steered his way back through the field to cross the line in fifth place in a race won by Brandon Berth.
“In the main event, we just needed more restarts on the outside,” Pokorski said. “We kept losing spots on restarts due to being on the inside lane.”
One night later, Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team crew returned to Wilmot Raceway for the final night of the Wilmot Fall Classic for a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Sept. 21.
In his fourth appearance in the seat of a 410 Winged Sprint Car, Pokorski qualified seventh in the 22-car field in 13.695 seconds. The fifth-year Sprint Car racer started second in the first eight-lap heat race and went on to post his first career 410 Sprint Car heat race victory and secure a spot in the six-lap dash.
After starting and finishing fourth in the dash, Pokorski nailed down an outside second-row starting spot in the 25-lap 410 Sprint Car main event. Pokorski drove a smooth and consistent race to record his first career top-10 410 Sprint Car A-main finish with a 10th place showing in a race won by Blake Nimee.
“The night went as well as we could've asked for,” Pokorski said. “It was great to get a heat race win. We missed the setup a bit for feature time, but if you would've offered us a 10th place finish at the beginning of the night, we would've taken it. Overall, it was a solid night.”
Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are set to cap the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Remaining 2024 Schedule
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 15
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 11
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 15
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 5
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 11
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 4
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 4
Interstate Racing Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Eliason caps Eldora’s 4-Crown Nationals with top-ten; Kentucky Sprint
Nationals on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 23, 2024) – It was a competitive two days at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, but for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), it was an opportunity to pad the stat book, and pad is what they did, eventually concluding the two-day High Limit Racing 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, with a top-ten on Saturday, September 21. Eliason, who now owns 30 top-tens on the season, finished ninth to secure his achievement, rallying a pair of positions from row six.
The Visalia, California, native qualified for the $15,000-to-win main event with a runner-up finish during heat race competition, launching the entire program with the fourth-fastest time within his respective group.
Unfortunately, the team was unable to qualify for Friday’s BeFour The Crowns Showdown.
“It was important to us to close out the weekend with a solid run at Eldora Speedway, so I’m happy we were able to achieve that,” Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, said. “Not a lot left on our High Limit agenda, but we hope to close out the year with some great runs, especially with a lot of money on the line.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing schedule with Florence Speedway’s Kentucky Sprint Nationals on
Saturday, September 28.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s
Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6. Finished ninth in
Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals finale on Saturday, September 21.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 30
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Andrews strong in final sprint starts at Attica and Fremont; Upcoming
schedule undecided
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (September 23, 2024) – Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing put together an impressive two-race stretch in northwest Ohio, not only concluding their visits to Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway with back-to-back top-tens, but they solidified a podium in the process, doing so at Fremont on Saturday, September 21.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, No. 15C sprint car, finished third in his podium outcome, climbing six positions from the inside of row five. In fact, it was an all-podium evening for the Sandusky native; qualifying third overall before finishing third in his respective heat race. Andrews has become somewhat a regular fixture on Fremont Speedway’s podium, as the former Attica champion kicked-off the Speedway’s annual Jim Ford Classic weekend with a runner-up score on September 13.
Although ultimately closing out the weekend on a higher note, Andrews kicked-off action with a tenth-place score at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, September 20, getting a blast of momentum with a heat race victory during preliminary competition.
“Very happy with how our weekend ended. We’ve been working really, really hard at finding that sweet spot within our program and it feels like we finally got there. Not the best timing with our season nearly over, but better late than never,” Andrews expressed. “Just can’t say enough about this entire Chris Andrews Racing operation. There’s a lot of people that get us to the track and we certainly wouldn’t be in this position without them.
“We’re not sure of any upcoming plans at this time. If we decide to race, we’ll post about it as soon as possible.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More
news to be posted in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 10
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg conclude time
together; Team weighs schedule options
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (September 23, 2024) – Hunter Schuerenberg’s schedule with TKS Motorsports has officially concluded, and although the Mitchellville, Iowa-based operation missed main event action in Eldora Speedway’s annual 4-Crown Nationals on September 20-21, their combined time together was productive as well as awarding, helping each other prep for the final stages of the 2024 season.
“I want to thank Hunter for stepping in and driving for us these last few weeks. It was a pleasure working with him and we really enjoyed spending time with him and his family. It was a great learning experience for each of us,” Troy Renfro, owner of the TKS Motorsports, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “As far as the rest of the year, we’re not sure of anything just yet. We have some events circled, but we’ll come up with a final plan soon.”
As mentioned, TKS Motorsports and “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg concluded their time together in Eldora Speedway’s annual 4-Crown Nationals featuring High Limit Racing on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Unfortunately, the team was unable to qualify for main event competition.
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted in the
coming days.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports rally for a top-ten in Eldora’s
4-Crown
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (September 23, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports are certainly no strangers to the high banks of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, once again proving their comfort level with a top-ten in the annual 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 21. Westfall, who earned a top-five during #LetsRaceTwo weekend early on in the year, finished ninth in his 4-Crown appearance, rallying four spots from 13th on the grid.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M “Bumblebee Express,” kicked-off USAC National Sprint Cars preliminary competition with the tenth-fastest time in qualifying time trials, followed soon thereafter with a third-place finish during heat race action. The eventual A-Main top-ten increased Westfall’s season total to nine, three of which accumulated within the top-five.
“I’m sure I’ve said it hundreds of times, but it never gets old racing at Eldora Speedway. We’re already looking forward to the next visit,” Westfall explained. “Can’t thank Ray Marshall enough for his support. Our USAC schedule is coming to a close pretty quickly, but we’re going to do everything we can to get Ray back up front when we rejoin USAC at Lawrenceburg.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Fall Nationals on
Friday and Saturday, October 11-12.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 9
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on
Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals
on Saturday, September 21.
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing battle up front in
Creek County’s Sooner Showdown; I-70 start on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (September 23, 2024) – It was another weekend for the stat book for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, not only accumulating back-to-back POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series top-ten finishes in Creek County Speedway’s Sooner Showdown on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, but scoring a podium in the process, that of which accomplished in Saturday’s $7,000-to-win finale.
Doney, a recent POWRi WAR non-wing winner at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, finished sixth and third in the aforementioned top-ten appearances, the podium resulting from a six-spot rally from ninth. The bottom groove proved to be the best way around the Sapulpa, Oklahoma, oval, as Doney was able to pressure for the lead in his eventual podium outcome, showing his nose before a caution halted his forward progress.
In addition, the Odessa, Missouri, native and ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, No. 74 sprinter earned a heat race triumph in Friday’s opener.
Needless to say, it’s been an impressive few weeks for the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars wheelman, recently earning three consecutive top-tens in POWRi Outlaw starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September 12-14, as well as the aforementioned POWRi WAR victory.
ON DECK:
Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars
will continue their 2024 campaign with another POWRi start, this time
visiting I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September 28.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17. Earned three consecutive
top-tens in POWRi Outlaw Sprint starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September
12-14. Won POWRi WAR main event at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September
14. Finished sixth and third in POWRi starts at Creek County Speedway in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Whittall bests field at The Grove, secures second victory of 2024
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (September 23, 2024) – Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports were the best in Central Pennsylvania Friday night, September 20, securing their second 410 sprint car victory of the season (the first accomplished at Port Royal Speedway on June 15) with an impressive display at the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway.
For Whittall, now a two-time winner at the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, staple, his mission to the front commenced from row two, forced to navigate traffic before driving by race leader, TJ Stutts. Whittall’s winning move occurred on lap 15, putting himself into position as early as two laps prior. The victory secured the Vincentown, New Jersey, native a $6,000 payday, cruising to the finish with a final margin of victory reaching nearly four seconds.
“What an awesome night,” Whittall, driver of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, said. “It’s been an incredible season. Everything kinda hit high gear when we won at Port Royal back in June. That proved to be a huge confidence booster for us and we’ve been having a blast ever since.
“Can’t thank my team, my family, and of course, all of our partners for their continued support and dedication,” Whittall added. “We have a lot of racing leff on our schedule. We’re working to keep this going.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with
return visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 27-28.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 15
Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Dietrich close in Sharon’s Lou Blaney Memorial; The Grove
and Lincoln to close out September schedule
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 23, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (September 23, 2024) – The last minute decision to venture west following BAPS Motor Speedway’s cancellation proved beneficial for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only padding the stat book with another top-five appearance, but locking down a podium in the process, doing so in Sharon Speedway’s Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, September 21.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s well-known Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, finished second in his Lou Blaney Memorial outcome, finishing just behind hometown ace, Dave Blaney. “Double-D” did everything he could to get by the former World of Outlaws champion, but Blaney proved to be just a touch too strong, shutting the door on Dietrich as the pair battled off of four to the checkers.
The final margin of victory was less than a second.
“Hell of a race with Dave Blaney. I was doing everything I could without crashing us…just a great effort by our whole team,” Dietrich, who earned $4,000 for second, said. “Hats off to him, and hats off to Sharon Speedway. We love racing there and it worked out perfect with BAPS [Motor Speedway] canceling so early in the day. I wish we could get there more often.”
Just one night prior, Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing finished fifth at Williams Grove Speedway – a second consecutive top-five after winning the Billy Kimmel Memorial the week before.
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 27-28.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 33
Top-Tens: 45
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s
Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
iFREEZE INCREASES PURSE MONEY FOR CRSA’S DISBATCH FINALE
Press Release By: Marty Czekala | September 22, 2024 |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – There are many reasons to be excited for Saturday's championship finale for the A-Verdi Storage Container CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products at Land of Legends Raceway.
Not only could we see up to two different champions crowned, from the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge to our overall points champion, but more money is up for grabs.
Mike Emhof, Paul Cole and Adam DePuy from iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center are excited to announce that iFreeze has increased Saturday's purse at Canandaigua up to $1250 to win and $210 to start.
iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, located in Fulton, NY, is a fully updated 120,000-square-foot facility offering storage and distribution for items needing refrigeration or to be kept frozen. The facility can store at temperatures as low as -18 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The full purse is below.
1 - $1250
2 - $750
3 - $500
4 - $450
5 - $400
6 - $350
7 - $325
8 - $315
9 - $300
10 - $275
11 - $270
12 - $265
13 - $260
14 - $255
15 - $250
16-20 - $225
21-22 - $215
23-24 - $210
“I think more people will appreciate that structure,” said Adam DePuy, Operations Manager of iFreeze. “Post it up and let’s get some cars to finish the season strong!”
iFreeze has stepped up to also add more tow money for those who do not make the 25-lap feature. The top four will transfer, five through nine will receive $100, 10-14 will receive $85 and 15-20 will receive $75.
Land of Legends Raceway continues to have record car counts for CRSA events. The May 18 show had 38 entries, a series record at the time, followed by 36 cars July 4.
In addition, DePuy will be inducted onto Land of Legends Raceway’s Wall of Fame Saturday night. Before moving to a 305 sprint car last year, DePuy raced a street stock in Canandaigua, where he is a three-time track champion in a row and second on the all-time street stock wins list with 48.
The No. 99 recently picked up his first career CRSA Sprints win at Genesee back on July 6.
Hot laps begin at 6 p.m., while DePuy’s induction goes live at 6:40 p.m. Can’t make it? The action will be live for free on Land of Legends TV and simulcasted on DIRTVision.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
Schatz rallies big in Dennis Roth Classic finale; Wayne
County and Sharon ahead
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7572 (-170)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, September 20th-21st
Event: Dennis Roth Classic
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 16th (24th)
Saturday: 7th (19th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 23, 2024) - Honoring one of the
sport’s most dedicated and longstanding car owners, Thunderbowl Raceway’s
Dennis Roth Classic on September 20-21 proved to be not only rich, but
competitive, and for Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz, he’s familiar with
both, closing out the Tulare, California, blockbuster with a top-ten - the
47th of his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season.
Schatz, pilot of the Tony Stewat/Curb-Agajanian Racing,
Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit,
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, No. 15 sprint car, finished
seventh in his eventual top-ten appearance, commencing the $83,000-to-win
main event from the inside of row ten. The 12-position charge was not only
an impressive feat for the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
champion, but it served as an excellent rebound, as Schatz opened Dennis
Roth Classic weekend with a 16th-place outcome on Friday, September 20.
WIth the 2024 World of Outlaws West Coast Swing officially
in the books, Schatz and the rest of the Greatest Show On Dirt will now turn
their attention east, set to re-invade the great state of Ohio for an elbows
up doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28. Schatz’ weekend
will begin officially with an appearance at Wayne County Speedway in
Orrville, followed by a stop at Sharon Speedway in Hartford the following
evening. The Ohio visit will eventually transition into a Pennsylvania
invasion - the Williams Grove Speedway National Open - the following
weekend.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with visits to Wayne County
Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, and Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Friday
and Saturday, September 27-28.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 56
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 27
Top-10s: 47
Estenson Ready to Make Riverside International Speedway Debut This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Sept. 23, 2024) - Tim Estenson is preparing to make his ASCS National Tour and USCS Series season debut this weekend during the World Short Track Challenge.
The $10,000-to-win event will also mark Estenson's debut at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
"We'll be open minded since I know how tough the racing is," he said. "Coming off a confidence booster and a big win helps. If we can start how we finished at our last race I think we'll be really good."
Estenson was victorious during his most recent race, but a new track and competing in a 360ci winged sprint car for the first time this year will force him to adapt quickly.
"I don't know much about the track," he said. "I watched the High Limit race they had earlier in the year and I'll watch some videos on it this week to see kind of what it does. It looks like an elbows-up type of track.
"Hopefully we will unload fast and can be competitive from the first time we hit the track. It sounds like a lot of drivers will be there so it will take a great performance to be a contender."
SEASON STATS -
35 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 28 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Backlund Plumbing
Backlund Plumbing started in Omaha, Neb., in 1932, and over the years has grown to be one of the largest and most respected plumbing companies in Nebraska. The business has a full staff of professional licensed plumbers and customer service representatives as well as a fleet of fully equipped residential and commercial plumbing trucks and a 10,000 square foot warehouse. The one thing that has stayed consistent is customer satisfaction. Backlund is known for honesty, quality and reliability, and is one of the few companies that still stands behind its work with a full "customer satisfaction guarantee." For more information, visit http://www.BacklundPlumbing.com .
"Chris Roseland and the team at Backlund Plumbing have been a long-time sponsor of Jack (Dover) and we're excited to have them also backing our team," Estenson said. "We're grateful for the support and are excited for a successful season together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Soaks Up First Eldora Speedway Experience With High Limit
Inside Line Promotions - ROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson gained valuable experience last weekend during his first time competing at Eldora Speedway.
Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey ventured to the half-mile oval for the Kubota High Limit Racing portion of the 4-Crown Nationals.
"I feel like the results don't show we did very well, but from my perspective it was a really good learning experience," Johnson said. "I had a lot of fun and got my butt kicked. We didn't wreck anything so it was a good experience."
Johnson kicked off the doubleheader on Friday by qualifying 17 th quickest in his group. An 11th-place result in a heat race relegated him to the back of the B Main, in which he hustled from 22 nd to 12 th for the most positions gained.
"We made some changes and I felt a lot more comfortable in the B Main," he said.
Johnson qualified 19 th quickest in his group before charging from 11 th to sixth in a heat race on Saturday. The night ended with a 14th-place finish in the B Main.
"I felt good on the bottom and was able to run it to get by guys when I needed to in the heat race," he said. "The main thing is getting comfortable with the speed wherever you're at on the track. I've raced big tracks before, but carrying that speed into the corner took a little to get used to. Once I did I felt my laps were better and I was smoother."
Johnson is heading to Pennsylvania this weekend to make his debut at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday and at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown on Saturday.
"Getting laps and acclimated to tracks I'm not used to is the main thing as we're doing these trips east to wrap up the season," he said. "It's not as much about the results as it is getting laps and learning at places I've never seen."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 20 - Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio - Qualifying: 17; Heat race: 11 (9); B Main: 12 (22).
Sept. 21 - Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 6 (11); B Main: 14 (3).
SEASON STATS -
50 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Heartland Properties
"Rob has been a supporter of racing for many, many years now and it's very much appreciated that he wants to spend some of his hard-earned money on our race team," Johnson said.
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Mallett Eager for World Short Track Challenge This Weekend at Riverside International Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Sept. 23, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is excited to tackle the World Short Track Challenge this weekend at one of his home tracks.
Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., hosts the $10,000-to-win ASCS National Tour and USCS Series event on Friday and Saturday.
"It's definitely one that we've had on our list that we are excited for," Mallett said. "It's a big show and close to home. Big shows are great, but it's even better when they are close to home and your supporters are able to come out and be with you. That side of it makes it really nice."
Mallett's best run in two visits to the track this season was a fifth-place result during the Hooker Hood Classic. He was victorious at Riverside International Speedway each year between 2013 and 2017.
"It's a track I've been fortunate to turn a lot of laps at," he said. "I feel good. I'm confident in our ability to run well. I don't know what the format is going to be. With this sport everything has to line up to begin with, but you have to have a little luck along the way, too. I feel we are very capable and hopefully the cards fall in our favor and we can run really well."
The races this weekend mark the second ASCS National Tour doubleheader in a row that Mallett is attending as he plans to wrap up the racing season with eight straight National shows.
"We're only as good as the competition we race," he said. "I know we have a really good package and a really good program. It helps us know where we are lacking or where we are successful and to gauge our speed better. Being able to run with them consistently, you will notice where you can pick up some speed or are sacrificing some speed. I've turned a lot of laps with those guys and I enjoy racing with them in general."
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 4 wins, 12 top fives, 17 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - KSE Racing Products
KSE Racing Products has been manufacturing premium oval track racing products for more than 35 years. All of its products are proudly built in the USA by a talented team of craftsmen at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just north of Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.KSE-Racing.com.
"Dan and Dave at KSE Racing Products have taken care of our steering needs for as long as I can remember," Mallett said. "It's been first-class service all the way. They always have top-notch service and a quick turnaround."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Starks Sets New Record for Wins in a Season and Scores Two More Track Titles
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2024) - Trey Starks visited Victory Lane last Saturday at Skagit Speedway to set a new single-season record for wins.
The triumph was the 13 th of the season for Starks, who also captured the owners championship in the 410ci winged sprint car division as well as the owners and drivers championships in the 360ci winged sprint car division.
"It's really good to get close to what we've done in years past let alone beat it," he said. "We had good speed every time we showed up to the track. Every year you'll have opportunities where you could have won and something happened and went wrong, but the idea is to maximize those opportunities and I feel we did a good job of that this year.
"It's special (to win the championships), especially as competitive as both classes are getting as each year goes by. Points are all about consistency and I felt we were consistently up front in both classes. It's good to have a track close to us that has a local points series that makes it worth running."
Starks won the scramble to garner the pole position for the main event in both classes.
"I felt really good so we pretty much didn't make any changes for the 360 feature, which was a marathon," he said. "I think we had four initial starts and at least five cautions throughout. We ended up having a fuel stop at nine or 10 laps in. It was a heavy emphasis on restarts. We had three or four instances of traffic and because of the cautions not long runs in traffic. It was a feature that kind of had a bit of everything. It was good to know we were solid in all of those facets."
Starks led the distance for his track-best sixth victory in the division this season. It was the most wins for any driver in any division at Skagit Speedway in 2024.
Unfortunately, a parts failure early in the 410 main event relegated him to a 13th-place finish.
"On the second lap we were running second and we had a steering issue, which ended our night," he said. "That was unfortunate because I'd have liked to end our 410 year on a high note, but you'll have parts failures and that's just a part of racing."
Starks will return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday for his final race of the season.
"I think it'll be a little more laid back," he said. "The purse is good so we'll be excited to get back there one last time. We're hoping for a good showing with a decent field of cars."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 21 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (410 sprint car) - Scramble: 1 (1); Feature: 13 (1).
Sept. 21 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (360 sprint car) - Scramble: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 13 wins, 20 top fives, 22 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 26 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rally for World of Outlaws Win During Dennis Roth Classic Opener
Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel charged to his 15 th victory of the season last Friday during the Dennis Roth Classic opener at Thunderbowl Raceway.
The triumph was the 14 th World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win of the season for the team, which leads 'The Greatest Show on Dirt.' It also marked the most trips to Victory Lane in a single season during the three-plus seasons Gravel has driven for Big Game Motorsports.
"It was definitely a good weekend," he said.
Gravel qualified sixth quickest both Friday and Saturday. He won a heat race on Friday and placed second in a heat race on Saturday to advance into the dash. A sixth-place result in the dash each night lined him up on the outside of the third row in the main event.
"The low spot of the night on Friday was the dash, but the boys got to work and made a bunch of changes and gave us a good car for the feature," he said.
Gravel lost a position early in the main event before he found the bottom lane, which propelled him into the lead on Lap 19.
"I was searching around trying to find a lane," he said. "I figured out I needed to be on the bottom of (turns) three and four. In (turns) one and two I was running high early. Once I moved down there was superior grip down there.
"Falling back to seventh you think your odds of winning aren't very good. Once we found our lane and with the racing going green to checkered it bottled everything up. I was able to catch everybody and pick guys off two at a time sometimes and win by three seconds or something like that."
Gravel followed the winning night by advancing from sixth to fourth place in the main event on Saturday. It marked his 40 th top five of the season.
"Drawing the eight for the dash wasn't ideal, but we made the best of it and gained a row," he said. "We had a good start in the feature and was in fourth right away. I got to third at one point. The track was treacherous on the top riding the wall and Sheldon (Haudenschild) got by me and then the track took rubber. It was a little disappointing there wasn't multiple grooves and the last 15 laps were rubber down. At the end of the day I'm happy to get a top five."
The team returns to Ohio this weekend to race on Friday at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville - a special track for crew chief Cody Jacobs - during the Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink and Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford during the Federated Auto Parts Showdown.
"I haven't been to Wayne County in several years so I'm curious to see how that will go," Gravel said. "It's Cody's hometown and his family built that track originally so we're looking forward to it. And we won the last time at Sharon. I'm excited to get back to the East Coast and looking to have a good, solid weekend."
Gravel leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 90 points with a dozen points races remaining this season.
"It's tough because you're always thinking about it and trying not to do anything to jeopardize it, but at the same time you don't want to be too cautious," he said. "If we keep doing what we're doing we'll be fine. We'll take it one weekend at a time and try to keep up the good runs."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 20 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 6 (4); Feature: 1 (6).
Sept. 21 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 4 (6).
SEASON STATS -
61 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 54 top 10s, 59 top 15s, 59 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, for the Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink and Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Doran Binks’ Swanson Finishes Second
In Mission Foods No. 77 at Eldora
And Pads USAC Silver Crown Point Lead
With Two Races Remaining in 2024
ROSSBURG, Ohio, Sept. 22 — Thanks to a solid second-place finish in the USAC Silver Crown race at Eldora Speedway Saturday night, Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson bolstered their lead in the series’ championship and now have 742 points to their closest rivals’ 715 with only two races remaining in 2024.
Swanson, the winningest driver in series history, is going for an unprecedented eighth championship in USAC’s top division.
Going into the event their lead was 12 points in the driver and entrant standings, but they more than doubled that to 27 when Swanson took the checkered flag 0.489 seconds after Mitchel Moles did in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
The 50-lap race was part of the 42nd running of the 4-Crown Nationals presented by NKTELCO. The program featured the NOS Energy Drink midget national championship, USAC AMSOIL sprint car national championship, Kubota High Limit Racing sprint cars, and the USAC Silver Crown national championship.
Swanson was third in USAC Silver Crown qualifying on Friday night. His No. 77, which is sponsored by Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics, was just 0.077 seconds off Daison Pursley’s fast time of 17.605 seconds for the half-mile dirt track. A total of 27 drivers took time.
Moles, who would go on to win his first USAC Silver Crown race ever, started fourth and passed Swanson for third on the second lap. After a yellow with five laps down for Dave Berkheimer’s spin in Turn 2, defending champion Logan Seavey went to the work area with a brake issue after running in tenth place.
Moles passed Brady Bacon for second on that restart, and then the fifth-place driver, Chase Dietz, stopped on the backstretch after hitting the wall to bring out the second yellow with six laps down. Dietz went to the work area but was unable to restart.
Bacon was penalized for jumping that restart, which allowed Swanson to regain third and moved Brian Ruhlman into fourth. Pursley still led, while Moles was trying to figure out a way by him.
Lap 13 was lucky for both Moles and Swanson, as they both passed Pursley on that lap to take over first and second, respectively. Swanson made his move on the outside.
Moles had a 2.591-second lead over Swanson, who was 1.139 seconds ahead of Pursley, when Moles had a very close call working lap 21. He got up over a car he was lapping driven by Tom Savage in Turns 3 and 4. Savage’s car caught on fire and he bailed out before it even fully stopped. Although the incident brought out the third yellow with 20 laps down, Moles never stopped so he was able to retain his lead and his car seemed no worse for the experience.
At the halfway point five laps later Swanson was 1.675 seconds behind Moles and 1.428 seconds ahead of Pursley.
Briggs Danner passed Pursley for third on lap 27 and hounded Swanson for most of the rest of the race. On lap 30 Moles had extended his lead to 2.986 seconds while Swanson was 1.753 seconds ahead of Danner, but Swanson and Danner were both able to cut those figures later.
Mark Smith, who was 14th, stopped in Turn 1 with 34 laps down to bring out the fourth yellow. Under that caution Zach Daum, who was 16th, pitted with a flat right-rear tire, and he also had lost his brakes.
After that restart Swanson was able to run about a half-second behind Moles. Swanson, whose car is powered by a Hampshire-prepped Chevy engine, set his fastest lap of the race on lap 40. He was 0.612 seconds behind Moles at the time, while Danner had closed to just 0.276 seconds behind him with just 10 laps remaining.
But the flagman had to wave the caution four more times, and all those yellows were for drivers who suffered flat right-rear tires. Kaylee Bryson lost hers while running 10th with 41 laps down. Matt Goodnight, who was 16th, had his disintegrate with eight laps to go. The eighth-place driver, Chase Stockon, suffered the same fate with 45 laps down. Bacon was running sixth when his Hoosier let go with two laps remaining.
Danner kept the pressure on Swanson during all those restarts, but Swanson was 0.430 seconds ahead of the young driver when the checkered waved at 1:47 a.m. Sunday morning.
Following Moles, Swanson and Danner at the end were Pursley and Ruhlman. Matt Westfall, Justin Grant, Carmen Perigo, C.J. Leary and Seavey rounded out the top 10.
The next USAC Silver Crown event is Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. The season finale is Saturday, Oct. 19 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind. That’s not far from Swanson’s base in Indianapolis. He’s a native of Kingsburg, Calif.
All of the series’ races are streamed live on Flo Racing.
“We had a really good car, and I am glad to have been getting closer,” Swanson said afterwards. “I think this is our third second-place finish in a row, but I'd love to get everyone on this team a win on the dirt. Ultimately I just wasn't quite fast enough tonight. Mitchel and his team did a great job, so congrats to them on the win. We still had a really good day, and I'm thankful for the effort from everyone that is part of this Doran Binks Racing team, and this dirt program too. We've got so many people pulling for us to do well, whether here at the track, back at the shop, or calling in over the phone, and I'm grateful for each of them. Thanks again to Mission Foods, Wilke Orthodontics, Glenn Farms, and everyone who keeps us on the track, and gives us the chance to go out and compete for it.”
AFTER A SEVENTH-PLACE FINISH LAST WEEK AT VENTURA, EDDIE TAFOYA JR.HEADS TO PERRIS THIS SATURDAY
(Chino, CA, September 18, 2024) Eddie Tafoya Jr. will
continue his busy racing season this Saturday night, September 21st, when
the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars head to Don Kazarian’s
Perris Auto Speedway. The race comes hot on the heels of Tafoya scoring
another top 10 finish at the Ultimate Sprint Car Series race, presented by
Inland Rigging, last Saturday at the Ventura Raceway.
Saturday’s race will be the 27th of the season for Tafoya, who calls Chino Hills, California home. His first 26 races have been split between USAC/CRA, USCS, two open comp races in Indiana, a pair of open comp races at the Imperial Valley Raceway, and the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals last January in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In those 26 starts, Tafoya has 11 top-10 finishes. Nearly half of those have come on the same Perris half-mile oval he will be competing on this Saturday. Since April, the 27-year-old has had five straight top fives at Perris. Those finishes are comprised of a seventh-place result, two eighth-place finishes, a ninth, and a 10th at his last appearance at the track on August 18th. His other top-10 results in the series include a sixth at Mohave Valley Raceway on April 6th and a fourth and ninth at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on June 8th and August 31st. He will come into Saturday’s race at the track closest to his home 10th in the series championship point standings.
Tafoya also has a pair of top 10s in the USCS. His best overall finish of the year came when he placed second in the USCS competition on June 15 at the rejuvenated Santa Maria Speedway. The other came last Saturday when he came home seventh. His other top 10 for the year came when he steered his #51T to an eight place finish in an open competition race at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway on June 5th.
Last Saturday at the Ventura Raceway, which is located adjacent to the beach less than half a mile from the Ventura Pier, Tafoya qualified second fastest in his group of seven cars with a lap of 13.000. That was also the fifth fastest of the 22 cars on hand. The 27-year-old followed that up with a third-place result in his heat race.
For the main on the tight confines of the Ventura Raceway, Tafoya started on the outside of the third row in sixth and brought the #51T home in seventh. The finish kept Tafoya sixth in the USCS championship standings.
To see Tafoya and the other Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series stars in action on Saturday at Perris, spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Adult tickets for the exciting show are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6 to 12, it is only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairground charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
BRODY ROA RACES HIS FAMOUS #91R AT PERRIS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 ON SATURDAY
(Cypress, CA, September 19, 2024) This Saturday night, September 21st, 2023 Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Champion Brody Roa will be competing at Perris Auto Speedway for the fourth time in 2024. It will also be the first time he has been in his own brilliant green #91R on the Riverside County half-mile clay oval since 2022.
Earlier this season, Roa, who won his only USAC National race at The PAS in his #91R, drove cars for Jason May and Chris Bonneau at the Riverside County half mile. His best outing came at the Salute to Indy in May’s #8M on Memorial Day weekend when he placed third. Two months earlier, he wheeled Bonneau’s #15 to a near victory at The PAS. Leading the main event with just four laps to go, a flat tire sent him to the work area. Coming back onto the track, he had to start at the back. He worked his way all the way up to fourth in only four laps.
His only other appearance at The PAS resulted in an eighth-place finish in May’s car in April.
Roa enters Saturday’s race ninth in the all-time Perris USAC/CRA victory list with seven wins. In addition, of the 84 drivers who have posted wins in the USAC/CRA Series dating back to its inception in 2004, the proud father of two young daughters is fourth on the all-time win list with 21.
Saturday will be Roa’s second appearance in his #91R car this year. On the first of this month he was running sixth when he flipped during the USCS race at Santa Maria.
Between USAC/CRA and the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging, Roa has made eight main event starts. Of the eight, he has two wins, four top fives, and five top 10s. The only time he started a main and finished out of the top 10 was the 17th after flipping at Santa Maria in the aforementioned September 1st race.
Roa is racing for fun this year. No worries about points, racing when he wants to, and, most of all, getting the family team back together again. For anyone who would like to jump on board and be a marketing partner, he would be more than happy to oblige.
“Yeah, every little contribution helps,” Roa stated when asked if he would like to add some sponsors. “I don’t know how much we will race it, and when we will race it. We are always looking for somebody to jump on board. We have blank sides of the hood, so there is plenty of room.”
To see Roa and the other Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series stars in action on Saturday at Perris, spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Adult tickets for Saturday’s exciting racing program are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6 to 12, it is only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairground charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
Roa would like to thank his sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
09/01/24 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
WESTERN MIDGET RACING MAKES SECOND BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY
STOP ON SATURDAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 19, 2024) – Western
Midget Racing races into its championship deciding stretch with its second
and final stop at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night. 2023 WMR champion
Bryant Bell of Oakley enjoys just an 18-point lead over Logan Mitchell of
Santa Cruz heading into the race on the one-third mile dirt track.
IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby
Stocks, and American Stocks will all be competing and GA tickets are just
$10. Kids 5 and under are free. Grandstands open at 4pm with racing at 6pm.
For more information, visit www.BakersfieldSpeedway.com Saturday’s race can
also be streamed via www.BakersfieldSpeedway.TV
Just two races will remain following Bakersfield, with a
Friday October 25 crosstown visit to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track
and the championship finale on Saturday night October 26 at Ventura Raceway,
also serving as the final weekend of the 2024 Triple Crown Series.
Bell rocketed into the championship lead with six wins over
a seven race span from June 7 to July 27, including a sweep of the
prestigious Howard Kaeding Classic in Watsonville. His luck ran out over the
Johnny Key Classic weekend, with wins going to his teammate Anthony Bruno of
San Jose and Mitchell. The scorecard shows the Tony Boscacci Racing-owned
No. 09 of Bell with seven wins. Mitchell’s Mayer Iron-sponsored No. 96x has
four victories. Bruno ranks third in the standings and is the other winner
this year with two wins.
Among Mitchell’s victories is a win at Bakersfield Speedway
in April. Mitchell also finished fourth in 2023 at Bakersfield Speedway
during the series’ debut event there.
The top-five in the standings shows Bell, Mitchell, and
Bruno on the podium, followed by Santa Clarita’s Adam Weisberg and
Moorpark’s Todd Hawse. Delano’s Terry Nichols will hope for some home
cooking as he searches for his first series win from sixth in the standings.
Las Vegas’ Kyle Hawse, Madera’s Marvin Mitchell, Lodi’s Nate Wait, and
Idaho’s Teddy Bivert round out the top-ten.
Nichols is a veteran of 25 starts at Bakersfield Speedway
across Sprint Cars and Midgets. His best finish is a third-place effort in
2016 in USAC Western Midget action.
For more information visit www.WesternMidgetRacing.com
2024 WMR Schedule – Subject to Change
March 16 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Anthony Bruno
March 29 Ocean Speedway – RAIN OUT
March 30 Marysville Raceway – RAIN OUT
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 4 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
May 17 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 18 Petaluma Speedway w/ BCRA Tom Manning Memorial – WINNER: Logan
Mitchell
June 7 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 8 Petaluma Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 22 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
July 12 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER:
Bryant Bell
July 13 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 26 Ocean Speedway - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 27 Antioch Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
August 9 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic** - WINNER:
Anthony Bruno
August 10 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic** - WINNER: Logan Mitchell
September 21 Bakersfield Speedway
October 25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway October Classic**
October 26 Ventura Raceway**
** indicates Triple Crown event
Hard charger switch stays engaged for Arenz’s IRA 141 top five run
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 18, 2024 – One week after mounting a stirring run to the front during which he advanced 12 positions to claim Hard Charger Award accolades in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main competition at the Cedar Lake Speedway, Travis Arenz accomplished more of the same at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14 moving up eight spots to claim yet another crowd-pleasing top five A-main showing.
Arenz opened the evening by qualifying 10th in the 27-car field with a lap of 11.724 seconds around the third-mile semi-banked egg-shaped oval.
The 17th-year competition fired off from the pole in the first IRA heat race before falling back to fifth on the opening lap as Logan Julien, Blake Nimee, Danny Schlafer and Dave Uttech swept past.
Following a yellow flag on lap 3, Arenz used the restart to power around Uttech to claim a fourth place finish in the eight-lap event.
The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion took off from the 12th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA main event and wasted no time working his way to the front.
By lap 5, Arenz had moved up to eighth before a three-car incident in turn four brought out the caution flag on lap 12. After another incident on the restart resulted in a red flag, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor moved up to sixth on lap 18.
The final caution flag appeared on lap 22, which set up a frantic final eight-lap dash to the finish. Arenz, who won the Northern Sport Mod track championship at 141 Speedway in 2016, worked his way into the top five on lap 23 before vaulting into fourth on lap 27 thanks to a few dynamic moves along the cushion.
Arenz went on to rack up his sixth top five A-main showing of the 2024 campaign with a strong fourth place finish in a race won by Jordan Goldesberry.
“With my main chassis having been damaged at Sturgeon Bay, I decided to put together one of my old 360 chassis for 141,” Arenz said. “To say the beginning of the night had struggles is an understatement. We had everything from the car not wanting to fire to a power steering line failure. Everything was very chaotic.
“We were finally able to get into our normal rhythm after the heat race,” he said. “I just wanted a solid finish in the A-main. I was able to find my groove and start picking cars off. I believe we had a car capable of winning the race.”
The team’s tentative plan is to enter an unsanctioned $4,250-to-win 410 Sprint Car event as part of the Fall Classic at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 4:30 p.m. and racing at 5:30 p.m.
Winged Crate Sprint Cars, A Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Amy Bruechert Realty
Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Amy Bruechert Reality back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.
Located at 1674 Eisenhower Road in De Pere, Amy Bruechert Realty has a passion for real estate. In her experience working as a realtor for over a decade, Bruechert has created lasting relationships, while guiding both buying and selling clients to reach their real estate goals with honesty, prompt communication, expertise and professionalism from start to finish, while working to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
For more information on Amy Bruechert Reality, email amy.bruechertrealestate@gmail.com or call 706-482-8557.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, September 21 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (Tentative)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 17
IRA Events – 17
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 11
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 12
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 13
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Hartmann motors to solid IRA top 10 at 141 Speedway
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 18, 2024 – After losing a motor at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team bounced back to record a solid top 10 main event finish in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car competition at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Utilizing a loaned motor from Ion Stear, the fifth year Sprint Car racer bolted out of the gate at one of his favorite tracks on the IRA circuit to record the eighth fastest qualifying lap among the 27 entries in 11.687 seconds.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner started second and came home third in the second IRA eight-lap heat race to lock himself into the A-main.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver then launched from the fourth spot and came home fifth in the second four-lap IRA dash to earn the 10th starting position in the evening’s main event.
When the green flag flew on the 30-lap IRA main event, Hartmann dropped back to 11th in the early going before briefly moving into seventh following a restart for back-to-back yellow and red flags on lap 13.
The third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor was running ninth after a lap 22 restart before coming home with a 10th place showing to earn his ninth top 10 A main finish of the 2024 campaign.
“I can’t thank Ion Stear enough for lending us a motor so close to the end of the year,” Hartmann said. “We had a decent night at 141. I wish we could’ve kept building on what we’ve grown, but we’ll shake that one off. We are waiting for our fresh motor to arrive, so we can be ready to let it all hang out on the last couple of nights of the season in hopes of picking up a win.”
Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are set to enter the final two races of the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 27 and at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships.
Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. for the IRA’s first-ever appearance at Mississippi Thunder Speedway. Also on the card are the USRA Hobby Stocks, B Mods, Modifieds, Late Models and Stock Cars, along with Batwings and Eco Mods.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. for the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints will also close out their 2024 points seasons at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Sept. 28.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Quasius Construction
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is thrilled to have Quasius Construction on board as a returning partnership partner for the 2024 season.
Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wis., Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm utilizing general construction, construction management and design-build delivery systems.
To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com or visit quasius.com.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway,
Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 28
IRA Events – 21
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 15
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 19
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Back to the ‘Bullring’
09-16-2024
Two old sayings: “Good things come in small packages,” and, “It’s anybody’s ballgame.”
That just about sums up the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series’ return to action this Saturday night at Path Valley Speedway.
The mountainside quarter mile in northern Franklin County – the site of more IMCA/RaceSaver events than any track in Pennsylvania – has produced over 80 different winners in 200+ races since Roger Ficketttook the first checkered flag on August 4, 2000. This season has had only two races so far (plus a rainout), and nobody has finished in the top 5 in both.
However, as many as 10 or more former winners should be in the field Saturday, including Zach Rhodes of McVeytown and Kruz Kepner of Kreamer, winner of the two features run so far in 2024.
Ken Duke of Selinsgrove can clinch the 2024 River Valley Builders PASS points championship Saturday, with one points-paying race yet to be run, but there are many tight battles elsewhere in the standings, including Rhodes and Kepner fighting for second spot.
A strong field is expected, with qualifying heats, a B-Main, and a 25-lap feature on the schedule.
Saturday night’s racing also will include wingless super sportsman cars, 270 and 600 micro sprints, 4-cylinder thunder cars, and 4-cylinder strictly stocks.All in all, well over 100 race cars should be on hand.
Gates will open at 4:00 p.m.. with warm-ups starting at 6:00, followed by heat races. Adult general admission is only $10 ($3 for kids 10 and under). Pit admission is $30, plus a one-time $5 membership for first-time attendees.
Next Saturday, River Valley Builders PASS teams will wrap up the points race at Hagerstown Speedway, but non-points racing will be held in October at BAPS Motor Speedway (Friday, Oct. 11), and back at Path Valley for the season finale on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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With Sportsman 100 in the Rearview, Tony Jackson Announces Planned Retirement From Racing Following 2025 Season
Newville, PA – September 19, 2024
by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing put forth their best effort this past Saturday in their attempt to score back-to-back Sportsman 100 victories at BAPS Motor Speedway, but late-race contact while battling for the lead relegated the team to a sixth-place finish on Saturday.
Jackson charged forward from his fourth starting position to take the lead on the opening circuit and lead the first 48 laps of the Winged Sportsman crown jewel event. Following a break at the halfway point, Jackson fell as far back as fourth on the grid but charged back to the lead on lap 65 before a caution negated the pass.
With five laps remaining, he was once again challenging for the lead and he and Scott Dellinger raced wheel-to-wheel over the final handful of laps. However, contact between the leaders caused Jackson to spin. With only eight cars left on the lead lap, Jackson lined up eighth and was able to pass two cars to settle for a sixth at the checkers.
“Overall, it was a good night. We had plenty of speed and I think me and the 30 car were the best cars there,” said Jackson. “We should’ve at least run second, but I was hoping to win my second 100 lapper in a row. We’re happy with the car but disappointed with the result. We’ll regroup and try and get another one of those things next year.”
With only one more planned Wingless Sportsman event on his 2024 schedule in November, Jackson will now start looking to the future. Next season will serve as Jackson’s final season behind the wheel of a sprint car as he is set to retire from competition after 2025.
The current plan is for Jackson to compete in a pick-and-choose type schedule focusing on winged and wingless sportsman racing with a goal to close out his career by hitting the 50-victory mark in the division. Jackson currently has 46 career victories to his name.
“The goal is to have a lot of fun and try and get to 50 wins overall in the Sportsman,” said Jackson. “ Then, I’ll call it a career, and hopefully in a couple of years my son will want to race and we’ll look to the future.”
While the 2024 season started optimistically for Jackson and Hess as they embarked on a rookie season in the 410 Sprint Car ranks, plans changed just after the halfway mark when Tony decided he wanted to scale back to focusing on the Sportsman. While the plan at the time was for him to jump back in the Sprint Car when he was ready, he ultimately decided to move forward with life after racing as the decision weighed on his mind.
“They say there is a certain time when you are just ready to do different stuff and this year, I’ve just kind of transitioned to a new mindset,” said Jackson. “I own my own business and I bought a new cabin, and I think my mind is just telling me it’s time to do something new.”
“When a Saturday comes along after a long week at work and you’re telling yourself that you don’t care if it rains, you know maybe it’s time to step away. Plus, when you’re doing it so much, it’s hard to really enjoy it. I don’t even really watch it at home anymore as I’m just not really into it enough to keep going,” he added.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame driver Lance Dewease piloted the 410 Sprint Car for two shows following Jackson’s decision to step out of the car, and the veteran hot shoe will again compete for Hess this coming Saturday at BAPS during the Kevin Gobrecht Memorial.
Depending on schedules for the remainder of the season, he may drive the car for a handful of other 2024 shows as well. Plans for 2025 and the 410 Sprint Car team will be announced at a later date.
For Jackson, he’s incredibly grateful for all that Hess has done for him and continues to do for him and he’s looking forward to closing out this chapter of his life competing for wins and having fun. He noted that while it will be a bittersweet decision to close out this chapter, he’s looking forward to life after racing and the potential of his son getting involved down the road.
And he knows that if and when that time comes, he’ll have a ton of faithful and loyal supporters to back him as a result of relationships he’s made over the years.
“I’ve had some sponsors and supporters who have been with me from the get-go and I know if my son wants to get going that I’ve still got those people in my corner,” said Jackson. “It’s been great to have supporters like that. I’ve had the same names on my cars for the last 11 years and I’m proud of the fact I never burned those bridges and built up relationships. That’s the biggest thing that I’m most proud of. The wins and success have been cool, but I value those relationships more than ever and I hope to make them proud next season as I close out my career.”
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Dominic Scelzi Produces Top-10 World of Outlaws Outing at Bakersfield Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - MERCED, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi earned his best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result of the season last Friday during the 'Nashville West' Showdown hosted by Bakersfield Speedway.
Scelzi was a top-10 competitor all night at the dirt oval in Bakersfield, Calif., where he qualified eighth quickest, placed third in a heat race and finished ninth in the main event.
"We qualified well and raced well," he said. "We weren't 100 percent, but we were much better than we have been so I was thrilled with that.
"We tested last Monday. I wouldn't say we found everything, but it helped us more or less figure out the direction we need to head. I feel we at least have that sorted out with where we need to be with the race car."
Scelzi was in contention for another top-10 run on Saturday night during the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown at Merced Speedway. He qualified 14 th quickest and advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race. Scelzi was battling for a top 10 early in the A Main before he was caught up in a crash when a fellow driver spun out in front of him.
"That was a perfect example of the wrong place and wrong time," he said. "It wasn't our fault, but we have a bent up race car."
Scelzi rallied from the back of the pack to finish 18th.
The final World of Outlaws weekend on the West Coast is this Friday and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., which hosts the $83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic.
"I hope we are better," Scelzi said. "We don't have a whole lot of races left this year. Fingers crossed we can get ourselves on the right track this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 13 - Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, Calif. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 9 (8).
Sept. 14 - Merced Speedway in Merced, Calif. - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 18 (10).
SEASON STATS -
48 races, 3 wins, 13 top fives, 19 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 38 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Dennis Roth Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
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CRSA WRAPS UP JOE’S GARAGE SOUTHERN TIER SERIES AT
SKYLINE
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 18, 2024
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products get ready to conclude the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series miniseries Friday at Brad Smith’s Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park.
While all drivers look to grab the checkered flag, five are mathematically eligible for the inaugural Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series championship.
It is just the third time CRSA has visited the 3/8 mile racetrack in Virgil, New York. Last year was scheduled to be on the calendar, but Mother Nature won the event.
The last CRSA ran at Skyline was Sept. 10, 2022, when Kyle Pierce took the checkered flag.
Here’s a look at the news and notes going into the weekend.
Last Weekend: CRSA's first doubleheader weekend of the season produced a repeat King and a first-time winner.
Last Friday, after two losses to rain, “The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” finally made a trip below the New York border to Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna for their King of the Can in the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series
After three second-place finishes on the season, Billy VanInwegen was crowned “King Billy V” for the second time.
VanInwegen took the lead on the opening lap from polesitter Jordan Hutton and didn’t look back to take his seventh career CRSA win.
VanInwegen would open a big lead until the final 10 laps when the No. 56V was in heavy lapped traffic, allowing Kevin Nagy to cut the gap down to as little as a car length.
A caution set up a green-white-checkered finish, allowing VanInwegen to pull away to sit on the Golden Can.
“What a racecar,” said VanInwegen. “Tip of the hat to Mike VanDusen [car owner] for turning the motor around. We’ve been second so many times and got this thing to take off on starts and it ripped.”
Kevin Nagy finished second, while Jordan Hutton rounded out the podium.
The series then went to Woodhull Raceway Saturday for the final race of the Dandy Triple Play.
It was 13 years ago to the weekend that Tyler Chartrand debuted in a 305 sprint car at Woodhull Raceway.
Fast forward to Sept. 14 and Chartrand scored his first race win in 14 years after taking the lead on lap six from Nathan Pierce. Chartrand became the 82nd different winner in series history and the fifth first-time winner this season, joining Matt Rotz, Dillon Paddock, Adam DePuy and Dan Craun.
“I’m gonna celebrate this for a month,” said a happy Chartrand in victory lane. “This is the biggest win of my career. This is absolutely amazing. It shows several years of my crew putting my best foot forward behind us.”
Nathan Pierce recorded his best finish in second, while Dillon Paddock finished third.
In the points for the Dandy Triple Play, Dan Craun led by six on Kyle Pierce with Dalton Herrick seven back.
In lap nine of the feature, Craun, the provisional points leader, was involved in the race’s second yellow when John Cunningham spun in turn one. Craun, trying to avoid it low, was barely caught up in it.
That moved Dalton Herrick into a chance to win it while running fourth. Under 10 to go, Tyler Graves moved up into fourth, putting Herrick up three points in second.
A yellow flew with eight go as overall points leader Tomy Moreau hit a yuke tire and spun in front of Kyle Pierce, allowing the No. 9K to pass.
With five to go, “The Flying School Teacher” made his way past Cliff Pierce for sixth, good enough to win the Dandy Triple Play by one point.
“In the drivers meeting, they said anybody can do it,” said Pierce. “I try really hard not to worry about points, but really cool to get the first one with Dandy here.”
New Points Leader: With Moreau’s accident that put him 15th in the end, there is a new series points leader with three championship events left to go.
Kyle Pierce had a phenomenal performance last weekend, leading over "The Canadian Kid" by six points. Entering Penn Can, Pierce was 31 back while going into Woodhull was behind 18. Dalton Herrick has returned to the championship from 34 points in third.
After a weekend he’d like to forget, Ron Greek remains in fourth, but 12 points ahead of Blake Warner. John Cunningham now looks for an opportunity to move up in the standings, 33 behind Greek.
The rest of the top 10 are Cliff Pierce, Adam DePuy, Jerry Sehn Jr. and Timmy Lotz.
In the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, Billy VanInwegen leads over Kyle Pierce by 12 points, while Dalton Herrick is third, 29 behind. Should the gap remain the same after heat races, a top-five finish for Billy VanInwegen is good enough to win the championship. Should "Billy V" finish sixth and Kyle Pierce win the race, the points are tied with Pierce clinching the tiebreaker due to Southern Tier Series wins, 2-1 at the moment (Pierce won at Afton and Thunder Mountain).
Should Dalton Herrick win the race, he would take the championship if Billy VanInwegen is 15th or worse and the No. 56V finishes ahead of Kyle Pierce. If he doesn’t, Herrick would have to finish 15 spots ahead of both VanInwegen and Pierce.
Jordan Hutton is fourth, 42 points behind, with a win at Thunder Mountain, while Tomy Moreau is fifth, 58 behind. Both drivers look for valuable heat points Friday to have some chance at the miniseries championship.
Last Time at Skyline: It’s been a little while since CRSA invaded Cortland County. The last time the series was at Skyline was Sept. 10, 2022, when Kyle Pierce had his third career win at the time over Dalton Herrick, Tomy Moreau, Mike VanPelt and Thomas Radivoy.
A notebook has been created for some drivers, but with one race under the belts for many, drivers have yet to have the best idea of how to tackle Skyline.
By The Numbers: In two races, 10 different drivers have finished in the top five. Scott Goodrich and Kyle Pierce have each won at Skyline. Active drivers who have finished in the top five include Tyler Chartrand, Kyle Pierce, Dalton Herrick, Tomy Moreau and Thomas Radivoy. The average car count is just over 15 cars.
From the Frontman: “A great race is anticipated after a successful weekend at Penn Can and Woodhull. We had a very tight battle for our Dandy Triple Play championship come down to the wire and I think we’ll see that happen once again.” ~ Mike Emhof
Up Next: CRSA concludes the championship with a pair of races next week. The series heads to Utica-Rome Speedway Friday as part of Short Track SuperNationals 15 weekend, which will determine the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge champion. Action can be seen live on FloRacing.
After that, it’s a trip to Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua Saturday to determine the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge champion and our 2024 series champion. Tune into Land of Legends TV and DIRTVision for all the action.
Standings
1. 9K Kyle Pierce 1872 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -6
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -34
4. 28 Ron Greek -152
5. 21B Blake Warner -164
6. J27 John Cunningham -185
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -255
8. 99 Adam DePuy -348
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -383
10. 18 Timmy Lotz -436
Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 670 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -12
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -29
4. 66 Jordan Hutton -42
5. 22 Tomy Moreau -58
6. 21B Blake Warner -83
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -86
8. 28 Ron Greek -90
9. J27 John Cunningham -95
10. 77 Bob Hamm -99
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Craun 1
7. 3A Jeff Trombley 1
8. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
Feature Polesitters
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
3. 48A Alysha Bay 1
4. 33 Scott Landers 1
5. 28 Ron Greek 1
6. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
7. 99 Adam Depuy 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
11. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
3. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
5. 99 Adam Depuy 2
6. 25G Tyler Graves 2
7. 18C Dan Craun 2
8. 18 Timmy Lotz 2
9. 33 Scott Landers 2
10. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
11. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
12. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 2
13. J27 John Cunningham 2
14. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
15. 88C Chad Miller 1
16. 23 John Smith 1
17. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
18. 17E Ethan Gray 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
20. 21B Blake Warner 1
21. 99K Mike Kiser 1
22. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 7
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 6
3. 29 Dalton Herrick 6
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
5. 66 Jordan Hutton 5
6. 3A Jeff Trombley 4
7. 12 Tyler Chartrand 3
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 3
9. 25G Tyler Graves 3
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
11. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
14. 48a Alysha Bay 1
15. 77 Matt Rotz 1
16. 99 Mike Kiser 1
17. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
18. 99 Adam Depuy 1
19. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
20. 28 Ron Greek 1
21. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
22. 18C Dan Craun 1
23. 10VC Zach Sobotka 1
24. 45 Kevin Nagy 1
25. J27 John Cunningham 1
26. 10 Nathan Pierce 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +51
2. 99 Adam DePuy +46
3. 38 Zach Sobotka +41
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen +34
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +31
Lap Leaders
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 43
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
3. 3a Jeff Trombley 35
4. 99 Adam Depuy 25
5. 21B Blake Warner 21
6. 77 Matt Rotz 20
7. 12 Tyler Chartrand 20
8. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
9. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
10. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
11. 18c Dan Craun 10
12. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
13. 28 Ron Greek 9
14. 121 Steve Glover 5
15. 10 Nathan Pierce 5
16. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
17. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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SCCT season resumes with 13th annual Adobe Cup in Petaluma Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Petaluma, CA…For the third consecutive season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is primed to sanction the $5,000-to-win “Adobe Cup” at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 21st.
The evening of family fun at the 13th annual Adobe Cup marks the final season appearance for SCCT at Sonoma County’s longest running entertainment venue. Following this Saturday’s outing the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will have just three events remaining in 2024.
Adding to the excitement at the event will be the annual Bob McCoy Super Stock Memorial.
The familiar Petaluma 3/8-mile oval routinely produces thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing, as lapped traffic can create some of the most frenetic competition of any venue on tour. Please note the facility features an earlier start time, with the Pit Meeting at 4pm and cars on track at 4:30.
“We look forward to having the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as part of the 13th annual Adobe Cup this weekend,” said Petaluma Promoter Rick Faeth. “Petaluma Speedway doesn’t hold as many Winged Sprint Car shows nowadays, but the fans have certainly flocked to the track when we have. The Bob McCoy Memorial has also become a big stock car race, so we think this will be a superb two division program for everyone to attend.”
This Saturday’s Adobe Cup marks the first event for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour since finishing up Speedweek in July.
Fresh off wrapping up the Placerville Speedway title last week, Andy Forsberg heads into Petaluma Speedway holding a 74-point lead in the SCCT standings. The Auburn driver is searching to bring home the Russell Motorsports Inc. Double Down Bonus if he can also secure the tour championship.
Forsberg, who captured SCCT Speedweek, will be in search of his first Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory of the season to try and fend off young Braden Chiaramonte for the title.
The El Cajon driver had spent time atop the standings, until encountering issues during SCCT Speedweek. Chiaramonte claimed a SCCT triumph at Antioch in June and will look to grab another at the Adobe Cup.
Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Roseville’s Colby Copeland and Placerville’s Shane Hopkins round out the top five in points going into the Adobe Cup. Hopkins has been one of the more consistent drivers throughout California when it comes to Winged 360 racing this year.
More drivers looking to take on the famed Petaluma gumbo will include Livermore’s Travis Labat, Roseville’s Sean Becker and Jodie Robinson, Cotati’s Jake Haulot, Sebastopol’s Bradley Terrell, Windsor’s John Clarke, Chico’s Brad Bumgarner, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes and others.
Tickets and Details:
Adult tickets at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 21st cost $25 while seniors, juniors and military with ID are $22. Kids 6-11 will be $10, with five and under being admitted free.
Tickets can be purchased via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1869/tickets/1416915 or at the gate on Saturday. Seating is general admission.
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front grandstand gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4pm with cars on track at 4:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow.
The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook.
The Petaluma Speedway is located in the southern part of the wine country at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, California. More info on the track can be found at http://www.petaluma-speedway.com
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Saturday September 21: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 13th annual Adobe Cup)
Friday October 4: Kings Speedway in Hanford (39th annual Cotton Classic)
Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC)
Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
SPRINT CARS, STOCK CARS AND A SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY
(Perris, CA, September 17, 2024) In addition to the usual
dirt track excitement generated by the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA
Sprint Cars, GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprint, PAS Senior Sprints, and the
PASSCAR Super Stocks and American Factory Stocks this coming Saturday night
at Perris Auto Speedway, something else will be going on. The famous
29-year-old half-mile clay oval will host a sports equipment drive to supply
children with sports gear.
Miss Arizona United States Shelby Waldron is hosting the drive. She approached track official Chris Holt regarding the sports equipment program.
“Chris Holt contacted me and told me what Shelby wanted to do,” Perris promoter Don Kazarian said. “We think it is a wonderful idea. With the price of sports equipment these days, many families cannot afford to equip their children to participate. Hopefully, this will get a lot of kids who otherwise could not participate on the field or the courts. We are more than happy to help out.”
Kazarian stated that there will be areas in the grandstands for fans to leave the equipment they bring to the track. In addition, there will be a collection area in the pits for drivers and crew members to donate.
“I am hosting a sports equipment drive at Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday, September 21st,” Waldron said in a promo video released for the event. “My goal is to help local kids get involved in sports by helping them gain access to sports equipment. What I am asking is for you to go through your garages. Any usable sports equipment you have lying around - helmets, cleats, gloves – bring it down to the track on Saturday, September 21st. Pit gates will open at 3:00 p.m., main gates open at 5:00 p.m. Can’t wait to see you all there for a great night of racing.”
Adult tickets for the next battle in the season-long USAC/CRA war are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids ages 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10 for parking. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the first race of the night will get the green flag at 7:00.
Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 5th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
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Hagar Charges to Top 10 During Hockett/McMillin Memorial Opener
Inside Line Promotions - WHEATLAND, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2024) - Derek Hagar started out strong at the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Hagar and car owner Paul Hart kicked off the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints tripleheader on Thursday by qualifying second quickest in their group. A fifth-place result in a heat race relegated Hagar to the B Main, in which a second-place showing earned a transfer into the back of the main event.
"Thursday started out promising," he said. "Our heat race wasn't what it needed to be and it put us in the B Main, but we transferred. In the feature, once the track moved up and everybody was married to the rubber I could make the middle work. I was making moves and able to put us eighth by the time the race ended. That put us pretty good in points."
Hagar's rally from 18 th to eighth in the A Main marked the second-most positions gained.
The team returned to the track on Friday for the second preliminary night.
"They went out and made the track really, really heavy," he said. "I was way too tight for qualifying and couldn't make a good lap. I was last in our group and I only passed one car in the heat race. We started deep in the B Main and we were able to put ourselves in the feature."
Hagar advanced from ninth to fifth in the B Main to line up on the last row in the main event.
"I was riding around the first few laps," he said. "I was on the tail of the guy in front of me when somebody spun or wrecked. I zigged when I should have zagged and jumped a right rear and ended our night."
The crash damaged the car so badly the weekend ended early for the team. It will also force Hagar and Hart to consolidate equipment this Friday to be able to race at Benton Speedway in Benton, Mo., where they won an All Star Circuit of Champions event last year.
"We're going to put the motor in my car and whatever body panels we can fit on the car," Hagar said. "That wreck killed that car and it's not fixable so we'll do the best we can to still compete at Benton this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 12 - Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 5 (3); B Main: 2 (2); Feature: 8 (18).
Sept. 13 - Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 7 (8); B Main: 5 (9); Feature: 22 (21).
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 8 wins, 16 top fives, 21 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 23 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Benton Speedway in Benton, Mo.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
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"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."
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Starks Focused on Adding Two More Track Championships to His List of Accomplishments
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Sept. 17, 2024) - Trey Starks is in line to score two more championships this Saturday during Championship Night at Skagit Speedway.
Starks will run double duty, competing in both the 410ci winged sprint car and 360ci winged sprint car divisions in the final points race of the season at the high-banked oval in Alger, Wash. He is the two-time defending 410 track champion and is going after his first career 360 track championship at Skagit Speedway.
"We've had a great season in both divisions and the ultimate goal is to earn two more championships," he said. "We've been consistent and won a lot of races so hopefully we can end on a strong note in each division."
Starks is currently on top of the owners championship by 66 points and he ranks second in the drivers standings - 26 points out of the top spot - in the 410 championship standings. His four wins and seven top fives in 13 features this season lead the way.
Starks leads both the owners (by 151 points) and the drivers (by 40 points) championship standings in the 360 sprint car division thanks to a track-best five victories and six top fives in eight feature starts.
"We've had a fast car starting in qualifying at just about every show this season so that really sets you up to have a successful night," he said. "We've been fortunate to capitalize on that and make good decisions throughout the race night both with the setup and on the track to contend for a lot of wins. The consistency of running inside the top five even if you don't win is what leads to championships."
Saturday also presents two more opportunities for Starks to capture another feature triumph to set a personal best for wins in a single season.
SEASON STATS -
26 races, 12 wins, 19 top fives, 21 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 24 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
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Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Eyeing Big Money in Tulare This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - MERCED, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2024) - The lone West Coast Swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2024 wraps up this weekend for Big Game Motorsports and David Gravel.
The team heads to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., on Friday and Saturday for the $83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic. Gravel captured World of Outlaws wins at the track in 2016 and in 2017. He also finished second and third, respectively, during his most recent visit to Thunderbowl Raceway in March 2022.
Gravel highlighted last weekend in California with a fifth-place outing on Friday during the 'Nashville West' Showdown at Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield. He qualified seventh quickest, placed third in a heat race and advanced from seventh to fifth place in the main event for his 38 th top five of the season.
The weekend concluded on Saturday at Merced Speedway, which hosted the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown. Gravel was 25 th quickest in qualifying, but he maneuvered from seventh to fifth place in a heat race to lock into the A Main. He capped the night by gaining four positions in the feature to finish 13th.
Gravel enters this weekend with an 86-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 13 - Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, Calif. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 5 (7).
Sept. 14 - Merced Speedway in Merced, Calif. - Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 5 (7); Feature: 13 (17).
SEASON STATS -
59 races, 14 wins, 38 top fives, 52 top 10s, 57 top 15s, 57 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Dennis Roth Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
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THE BIG E: Brian Brown gears up for Eldora’s 4-Crown
doubleheader with High Limit
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (September 17, 2024) - Padding an already
busy stretch in the Eastern Time Zone, “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian
Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the World’s
Greatest Dirt Track, rejoining High Limit Racing in a two-day 4-Crown
Nationals battle that will commence officially Friday, September 20.
Brown, certainly no stranger to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg,
Ohio, will roll into The Big E with some recent successes, all of which
highlighted with an A-Main qualification for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal
featuring the World of Outlaws; he was scored 19th.
Unfortunately, Blackjack’s recent High Limit Racing ventures
ended shy of his team’s expectations, as the Higginsville, Missouri, native
missed Lernerville Speedway’s $50,000-to-win Commonwealth Clash main event
on Saturday, September 14.
“Things started really well at Lernerville for our Casey’s |
FVP team. We had a great heat race effort which put us in a decent position
for the feature. We ended up trying a few things, but they unfortunately
didn’t help us,” Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21
sprint car, said. “Saturday’s qualifying effort put us in a pretty big hole,
and when you get into those positions it can be really tough to recover. We
decided to call it a night after the heat race, especially with a lot of
racing left out on the road.
“Regardless, we’re ready and excited to get back to Eldora
Speedway,” Brown added. “We’ve displayed a lot of speed there and we’re
ready to put our notes to work and put together two solid nights.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
High Limit Racing doubleheader at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg,
Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
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2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50
preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6.
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Cole Macedo Picks Up Fifth and Sixth Place Finishes with
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
PETERSEN MEDIA- Continuing to battle with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series during their three-week trip to California, Cole
Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports had a great weekend in Central California as
Macedo ran sixth in Bakersfield, CA before tallying a fifth place finish in
Merced, CA on Saturday.
“It was a great weekend for our team, and it gives us a lot
of confidence as we race at home this weekend in Tulare, CA,” Cole Macedo
said. “Big thanks to Drew, Coby, and Nate for their hard work and giving me
the best car night in and night out.”
Traveling to Bakersfield, CA to open the weekend up on
Friday night, a wet surface early in the night saw Macedo time the Tarlton
and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales
backed No. 21 in 12th fastest in time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Macedo jumped
into third when the race came to life and settled in. Finishing third, the
Lemoore, CA native locked into the feature event where he found himself in
the ninth starting position for the 35-lap finale.
With the track widening out and getting slicker as the night
went on, it provided a great surface for the feature event. Following a
chaotic start to the race, Macedo was into seventh for the second attempted
start.
Abel to go off with no issues, Macedo jumped into sixth
where he spent the rest of the race. Though it shows he ran in sixth for 34
laps, Macedo battled hard with some of the best in the game as he raced with
the likes of David Gravel and Donny Schatz.
Hanging on to the sixth-place finish, Macedo and company
then followed the series to Merced, CA as they hit the banked bullring on
Saturday night.
Timing in eight quickest in time trials on Saturday, Macedo
found himself on the front row of his heat race needing to finish inside the
Top-Two to earn a berth into the Dash.
Settling into second as the race came to life, Macedo held
the spot and earned the Dash berth where a sixth place finish placed him in
the third row of the feature event.
The slick Merced Speedway did in fact have rubber go down on
the speedway as the laps clicked off. Settling into fifth as rubber went
down, Macedo made sure to hold his spot and hit his marks over the course of
the 25-lap affair.
Finishing fifth, Macedo capped a strong weekend with a hard
fought Top-Five with ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’.
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son
Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst,
Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod
Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for
their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 49, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 26, Top 10’s:
31.
ON TAP: Macedo will be in Tulare, CA this Friday and
Saturday for the Dennis Roth Classic.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.
Dietrich back on top with Billy Kimmel Memorial triumph; The Grove and
BAPS next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 16, 2024) – It was a tough Tuscarora 50 outing for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, but despite a stretch of frustration, “Double-D” is right back where he is known to be, and that’s Victory Lane, scoring his 11th triumph of the season in Williams Grove Speedway’s Billy Kimmel Memorial on Friday, September 13.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, led every lap of the non-stop, $6,000-to-win program, simultaneously increasing his Williams Grove win count to three in 2024.
Nearly doubling up on the weekend, Double-D and GKR closed out their two-race stretch in Posse Country with a runner-up finish in Lincoln Speedway’s Rack Daddies Rumble on Saturday. An all podium effort the entire evening, Dietrich opened action with the second-fastest time within his group of qualifiers, racing on to win his respective heat race.
“That was a special one to win,” Dietrich mentioned. “Didn’t have the Tuscarora weekend that we wanted. Our goal is to win, so honestly, anything less than that can be frustrating at times.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 20-21.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 31
Top-Tens: 43
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor
Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall finds top-ten in visits to Williams Grove and
Lincoln
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (September 16, 2024) – A surprise to no one, the month of September has been solid for Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, continuing their agenda with a routine visit to Williams Grove Speedway, and a not-so routine visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway, on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14. Two starts resulted in a pair of top-tens for Whittall, highlighting all of his accomplishments with a fourth-place run in Lincoln’s Rack Daddies Rumble on Saturday.
Whittall, ace of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, kicked-off his weekend in Posse Country with an eighth-place run in Williams Grove Speedway’s Billy Kimmel Memorial, and after factoring in his eventual Lincoln outcome, the Garden State traveler now owns 24 top-tens on the season, one of which a victory at the Port Royal “Speed Palace.”
“Just another solid weekend for our JW Motorsports team. It’s just amazing how much better you run when your confidence is high. We’re having a lot of fun,” Whittall explained. “We’re really working hard to put this all together and do well against the Outlaws in a few weeks. That’s our goal…we want to make our fans and partners proud.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with a
return visit to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on
Friday, September 20.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 14
Top-Tens: 24
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50.
Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and
fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
September 13-14.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
TWO TO GO: Thiel podiums at 141; Two IRA championship rounds remain
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (September 16, 2024) – The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 continued their march toward the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship during the recent weekend, padding the stat book, as well as their points lead, with a podium performance at 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14.
Thiel, who now owns an 80-point lead in the IRA title chase, finished second in his 141 visit, commencing the evening’s main event from the exact same position. The Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native did find the front for the brief moment in the 30-lap contest, that until Jordan Goldesberry slipped by on the bottom with less than ten remaining. The Big Wheel pushed hard to regain control, but with a championship in sight, a conservative effort the remaining distance would suffice.
“We were pretty strong the entire race. I probably could have done a better job at protecting the front once we got there, but I didn’t want to push too hard. We’ve come this far and we wanted to be in a great position for the last two rounds,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “Hats off to everyone involved with this race team. I’m not one for jinxing ourselves, but our goal is in reach. It’s up to us to capitalize.”
ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will close out the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series schedule with visits to Mississippi Thunder Speedway and the Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 3 Top-Fives: 12 Top-Tens: 21
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Finished seventh at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 7. Finished second at 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14.
SPECIAL THANKS: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners: Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis, Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
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Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing cap impressive weekend at Lucas Oil
Speedway with WAR triumph
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (September 16, 2024) – It was an impressive weekend at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, not only accumulating three consecutive top-tens during the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial, but simultaneously accumulating back-to-back podiums during non-wing WAR action, the second of which a victory to close out the weekend on Saturday, September 14. Doney, a winner at Lucas Oil with the wing on just one month prior, finished no worse than ninth in his five main events contested – an historical achievement for the Odessa, Missouri, wheelman.
Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, No. 74 sprint car, finished ninth, seventh, and eighth in his trio of winged POWRi Outlaw Sprint Series starts at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Impressive enough, two of the three top-tens were the product of impressive charges; 15th to seventh on Friday, September 13, and 17th to eighth on Saturday, September 14.
As noted, the Odessa hotshoe entered Friday and Saturday’s WAR programs, as well, concluding action with a third-place finish on Friday and the aforementioned victory on Saturday. Doney started sixth on the WAR grid, climbing ahead before taking command from Kobe Simpson on lap 14. The WAR triumph was the seventh of Doney’s career.
“I was waiting for the lines to come in in the feature, with everyone being so fast out here and throwing sliders, I just stuck to the bottom and ran my line,” said a victorious Xavier Doney in Lucas Oil Speedway victory lane. “It really feels amazing to be here and win such a special event, to be honest, I’ll be waking up tomorrow pinching myself to make sure it’s not a dream.”
Natalie Doney, Xavier Doney’s younger sister and Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars teammate, also entered action at Lucas Oil Speedway, participating in the POWRi Outlaw segment, as well. Although unable to qualify for main event action, her ability shows promise and looks forward to the rest of the year.
ON DECK:
Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars
will continue their 2024 campaign with another POWRi weekend at Creek County
Speedway in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on September 20-21.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17. Earned three consecutive
top-tens in POWRi Outlaw Sprint starts at Lucas Oil Speedway on September
12-14. Won POWRi WAR main event at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, September
14.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Westfall consistent through Circle City and Tri-State;
Eldora’s 4-Crown ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (September 16, 2024) – It was a consistent weekend in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, concluding their visits to Circle City Raceway and Tri-State Speedway with a pair of top-15 appearances, all of which highlighted with a 13th-place score in Tri-State’s Haubstadt Hustler on Saturday, September 14.
Westfall, a two-time non-wing winner thus far in 2024, started 15th on Tri-State’s grid, and incidentally, also climbed two positions one night prior at Circle City where the Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native jumped from 17th to 15th.
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, September 21. Certainly no stranger to the historic half-mile, Westfall finished fifth in a #LetsRaceTwo start in early May.
“Just a solid weekend for our team in Indiana,” Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, said. “Excited to get back to Eldora Speedway Saturday. There is a lot of history there, and I have a lot of laps around that place. We’ll try to outdo our performance from May.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals on
Saturday, September 21.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 8
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on
Saturday, September 7.
Greg Wilson Racing back on the podium at Atomic Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (September 16, 2024) – Back-to-back visits to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, resulted in back-to-back top-five appearances for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, securing a podium outcome in his most recent visit on Saturday, September 14. Wilson, a former multi-time All Star champion, finished third in his podium appearance, bumping his season’s top-ten tally to 19, 16 of which within the top-five – an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series victory included.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, was happy about the Atomic podium – a great momentum shift after his Friday visit to Fremont Speedway’s Jim Ford Classic ended short of an A-Main appearance.
“We enjoy racing at Atomic and our results certainly reflect that,” Wilson, who finished third in his Atomic heat race, as well, acknowledged. “Not too sure of our plans again. My oldest daughter has homecoming this weekend so we’re going to race around that as best as we can. We’ll see where we end up.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 16
Top-tens: 19
Wins: 1
Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports look forward to Eldora’s 4-Crown
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2024) – It was a challenging weekend in Western Pennsylvania for “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports, and although the Mitchellville, Iowa, team fell shy of their goals in High Limit Racing’s Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway, ultimately falling short of the $50,000 finale on Saturday, a chance at redemption is quick to arrive, already setting aim on Eldora Speedway’s annual 4-Crown Nationals on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
Although missing the $50,000-to-win Commonwealth Clash finale, Schuerenberg, ace of Troy Renfro’s Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, No. 2KS sprint car, still found success, kicking off his two-day visit to the Western Pennsylvania staple with a 13th-place finish on Friday, September 13.
“A tough weekend for our TKS Motorsports team, but those come and go. We’re still learning a lot about each other and the comfort will follow,” Troy Renfro stated. “We’re excited to get to Eldora Speedway. Hunter certainly knows his way around there and we have a pretty good gameplan in mind. It should be a fun weekend.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign
with a High Limit Racing doubleheader at the famed Eldora Speedway in
Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Andrews opens Jim Ford Classic weekend with podium;
Attica and Fremont on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (September 16, 2024) – In all, a great weekend at “The Track That Action Built” for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, not only concluding the Jim Ford Classic weekend with a 16th-place score in the $20,000-to-win finale, but ultimately kicking-off competition with a podium run in the Friday night preliminary; the tailend of a near-perfect effort for the Sandusky native.
Andrews, ace of his Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, No. 15C sprint car, finished second in his podium pursuit, launching preliminary action with “quick time” in his respective group followed by a podium in his respective heat race. The eventual runner-up performance was Andrews’ best of the season, now with two top-fives on the year, as well as eight top-tens.
“We wanted to end our Jim Ford Classic effort the same way we started, but in all, a great effort for Chris Andrews Racing,” Andrews noted. “We’ve been doing everything we can to alter our program and build more consistency, and it all has to start somewhere. I’m proud of everyone. A few more starts left on our schedule so we’ll see what we can do.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with visits to Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, September 20-21.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
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Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 8
Loss with solid effort in Lincoln’s Rack Daddies Rumble; BAPS highlights
coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
HANOVER, Pa. (September 16, 2024) – After a frustrating stretch in Posse Country that left the team with less than desirable results, JJ Loss and JKL Racing put themselves back in the mix, and in a hurry, continuing their September slate with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
Loss, ace of his own Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, finished 20th and 12th in his weekend outings, all of which highlighted with his Rack Daddies Rumble performance on Saturday in the Pigeon Hills. The young man out of Hanover lined up 18th before earning the aforementioned 12th-place score, securing his place in the $7,000-to-win main event with a fifth-place finish during heat race competition.
The weekend performances were a great momentum shift for JKL Racing, setting their hopes high in a busy September and October slate that will most likely include World of Outlaws appearances.
“We needed that one, that’s for sure,” Loss was quick to note. “We were going through a weird stretch, but it seems we can now put that behind us. A momentum kick is just what we needed, and now we have that. We can focus on what’s ahead and work to end the season with some great results.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to
BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 21.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
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Eliason and RSR set aim on Eldora 4-Crown Nationals
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) may have had a lackluster weekend at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania – highlighting the two-day Commonwealth Clash with a 19th-place finish during preliminary competition on Friday, September 13 – but things are about to reset in a hurry, turning their attention back to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for the two-day 4-Crown Nationals on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, No. 8 sprint car, is certainly no stranger to the highbanks of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, scoring a recent top-ten during High Limit’s Double Down Duels program on Wednesday, July 17. In addition, the Visalia, California, native rallied from 23rd to 13th in the Joker’s Jackpot on July 18.
“I’m ready to get back to Eldora Speedway,” Eliason noted. “Didn’t have the weekend we wanted at Lernerville, especially coming off of a top-five in the Silver Cup earlier this year. Regardless, we’ll shake this off and move on. A win at Eldora would certainly change our outlook heading into the last part of the year.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing schedule with a doubleheader at the famed Eldora Speedway in
Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s
Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 29
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
A-Aron and RSR make headlines at Clay County and Lucas
Oil
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 16, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2024) – It was a week for the stat book for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), not only commencing their four-race stretch with a victory at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 10, but ultimately racing on to secure three additional top-tens, all of which accumulated in POWRi action at the famed Lucas Oil Speedway. Reutzel, officially stretching his victory tally into the teens, recorded his Clay County score during ASCS competition, leading every circuit for his first National Series triumph since August 2023 at Knoxville Raceway.
Reutzel’s official victory count, all aboard the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, now stands at 13, simultaneously bumping his top-ten marks to 37, 31 of which within the top-five.
“All in all a great night,” said Reutzel in Clay County Fair Speedway victory lane. “After not even being able to Hot Lap, that was stressful. But luckily, everything was really close and I didn’t really have to make too many changes tonight.”
As noted, Reutzel and RSR raced on to accumulate three additional top-ten scores at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Thursday through Saturday, September 12-14, doing do during POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series action in the annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial. The Clute, Texas, native finished second, eighth, and third in his three-day campaign; an impressive effort considering Reutzel’s eventual top-ten on Friday was the result of a charge from 22nd.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing doubleheader at the famed
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360
main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night. Won Night
Before The Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday, September 6.
Victorious in ASCS National Tour competition at Clay County Fair Speedway in
Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 10.
Stats:
Wins: 13
Top-Fives: 31
Top-Tens: 37
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
POSEY, BARBER, GUTHRIE, DYSON’S & MAGGIACOMO’S TO BE HONORED AT LEGENDS DAY
LOUDON, NH: The museums annual Legends Day event will take place on Sunday November 17th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH). Headlining will be seven road racers who had major success across the New England region. Sam Posey, Skip Barber, Janet Guthrie, Rob Dyson, Chris Dyson, Jocko Maggiacomo Sr and Jocko Maggiacomo Jr will be honored. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. A VIP ticket is available in which you can meet the attending honorees in a small group setting for a photo opportunity, join a private museum tour led by founder Dick Berggren and premier event seating. The event is supported by Lime Rock Park and Thompson Speedway and is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum.
Sam Posey grew up near Lime Rock and started racing there in 1965 with the SCCA. In 1966 he joined the Cam-Am Series racing for Ray Caldwell’s Autodynamics Corp. He captured a Trans-Am victory at Lime Rock in 1969. He finished 5th in the 1972 Indianapolis 500 and competed in ten Le Mans events. He won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1975. For years Sam was a broadcaster for the Indy 500. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2016.
John “Skip” Barber began racing SCCA National races in 1959 and was a winner. In 1969 and 1970 he won consecutive Formula Ford Championships. He won three SCCA National Championships in a row from 1969 to 1971. He started the Skip Barber Racing School which became the largest in the United States and for decades he owned and operated Lime Rock Park until its sale in 2021.
Janet Guthrie began racing in 1963 with a Jaguar XK140 and competed across the northeast at tracks such as Thompson, Lime Rock and Bryar. She spent 13 years competing in amateur and professional road racing. During this time Guthrie was a multi time winner in various disciplines. In 1977 she became the first women to compete in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. Guthrie is a groundbreaker and an inspiration for female racing drivers. She is a member of eight motor racing Halls of Fame.
Rob Dyson began competing at Lime Rock in 1974. He is the 1981 SCCA GT2 National Champion and raced professionally in IMSA GTO and Trans-Am. He formed Dyson Racing, one of America’s premier sports car teams. The team has won 19 championships across various disciplines. Rob has a passion for preservation and is chairman of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Chris Dyson began his racing career with the SCCA at Lime Rock. For the past 25 years Chris has competed in races around the globe. He is a two time American Le Mans Champion and three time Trans-Am Champion.
Chauncey “Jocko” Maggiacomo Sr is one of few regional drivers to have success with road racing and oval racing. Maggiacomo Sr successfully raced at Lime Rock, national and international road races. He was a three time Champion at Agawam, Massachusetts Riverside Park Speedway. In 1965 he won his final race the Riverside Park 500. When testing at Lime Rock and catching the attention of IMSA founder John Bishop, Jocko Jr made his first IMSA start there in 1974. He won that race which changed the trajectory of his career. In 1976 he won the Trans-Am Championship and then focused on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series making 23 starts.
VIP ticket holders will have early private access to the museum starting at 10am with a private tour starting at 10:30am. All other ticket holders may enter at 11am to view the museums 30+ race cars, motorcycles and artifacts. Buffett lunch and social hour is scheduled for 12:00pm until 1:00pm. Honoree discussion to start at 1:00pm and the event will conclude with an auction and dramatic banner unveiling ceremony.
Only 150 tickets available! The event is likely to sell out
so order soon. Price per ticket is $65 for museum members and $80 for
non-members. VIP tickets are $120 each. You may purchase your tickets by
calling 603-783-0183 or by visiting NERmuseum.com. You may also send your
payment to the New England Racing Museum PO Box 7011, Loudon, NH 03307.
About the New England Racing Museum
The museum is owned by the Racing History Preservation
Group, a NH 501 (c) 3 educational nonprofit organization that seeks to
discover, preserve and educate the public on the history of motor racing in
New England. The 10,000 square foot museum opened in 2017 on the grounds of
the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Call 603-783-0183 or visit
NERmuseum.com to learn more.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Hosts Late Model Nationals Auction Saturday, September 21 at 11:30 a.m.!
Knoxville, IA, September 13, 2024 – The annual auction in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals will take place on Saturday, September 21 on the second floor of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa, at 11:30 a.m.
Join the fun and help raise thousands of dollars for two great non-profit museums, the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in Florence, Kentucky, and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, while adding to your own collection of racing memorabilia or getting a head start on your Christmas shopping!
Items include door panels, die-casts, framed photos, lighted and neon signs and much more memorabilia. The auction includes signed items from many drivers and more!
Spend your week with us in the air-conditioned museum, open daily from 8 a.m. until the checkered flag falls! We think you’ll enjoy your experience with us!
For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com!
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
One Sprint Capital Place
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-6176
Fax: 641-842-6177
E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com
Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com
Lucrative Dennis Roth Classic invades Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA…The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their only Thunderbowl Raceway appearance of the season this Friday and Saturday.
Extra awards and money will be on the line at the annual Dennis Roth Classic, including a payday of $83,000 to the winner come Saturday night. Please note, tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day.
Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel leads the World of Outlaws standings into the Dennis Roth Classic on the strength of 13 wins this season.
Central Valley favorite Carson Macedo ranks second in the points and captured a big triumph recently at the Tom Tarlton Classic in nearby Hanford. Macedo will now look to bring home the big money at Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend and try to chip away at Gravel’s lead.
Previous Thunderbowl Raceway WOO winners Donny Schatz and Gio Scelzi sit third and fourth respectively, while the hottest driver on tour, Buddy Kofoid, rounds out the top five. The driver of the famed Roth Motorsports No. 83 will be gunning to give owners Dennis and Teresa Roth a huge victory at the race put on in their honor.
A robust field of Winged 410 Sprint Cars is certain to fill the Thunderbowl pit area on both Friday and Saturday. More drivers set to tackle the one-third mile oval with the “Greatest Show on Dirt” will include Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders, Cole Macedo, Bill Balog, Shane Golobic, Tim Kaeding, DJ Netto, Austin McCarl and many more.
Roth Motorsports will also be adding some tasty awards during the night final night of the Dennis Roth Classic on Saturday.
Fast time will go home with 10 pounds of choice New York Steaks, while heat race winners claim a cooler filled with 20 pounds of choice Tri-Tip.
The Dash winner receives a cooler filled with 10 pounds of choice New York Steaks. The A-main winner not only pockets a cool $83,000, but they will also walk away with a cooler filled with 30 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks.
The runner up will get a cooler filled with 20 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks and third place receives a cooler filled with 10 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks.
The 1998 Roth Motorsports Knoxville Nationals winning car will be on hand with driver Danny Lasoski pacing the field. Saturday night will also feature a special autograph session with several drivers taking part.
Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.
For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.
Andy Forsberg Claims 10th Placerville Speedway Track Championship
PETERSEN MEDIA: Andy Forsberg made a little history on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway as he claimed his 10th Career Track Championship putting him in a tie for most all time with the legendary Brian Crockett.
“It’s kind of surreal to think that I have won this deal 10 times and to now be tied all time with Brian Crockett,” Andy Forsberg said. “I think it means I have just been doing this too long, but it is still fun to me, and it is a grind with a family-based team.”
With 22 cars checked into the pit area for the final points event of the 2024 season, Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in fifth fastest in time trials.
Lining up on the front row of the feature event, Forsberg got the all-important jump and settled into the race lead. Leading the way from start to finish, Forsberg earned some valuable points as he picked up the win and moved into the nightly redraw.
Pulling the two, Forsberg lined up on the front row alongside Jodie Robinson to lead the field to green. Making his way into the early lead, a quick yellow flag bunched the field back up.
The ensuing restart saw Forsberg get tripped up in turns one and two and it allowed Robinson to race back by as he slipped to second and then fell back to third as Tony Gomes raced by.
“After that first restart, I knew we were in trouble and it was just a tick too loose for how the track was,” Forsberg said. “At that moment I just told myself not to be a dummy and drive off the track and give up a bunch of spots, so I went into ultra conservative mode.”
Working around the slick bullring, Forsberg continued to handle business as he rode inside the top-five much of the race as he settled in. When the race came to an end, the Auburn, CA driver took the checkered flag sixth, but it was good enough clinch his 10th career Track Championship at Placerville Speedway.
“Brian Crockett is definitely to greatest to ever do it at Placerville Speedway, and to be tied with something he’s done is special,” Forsberg added. “It’s very cool to do this with this team, and now we will turn our attention to the end of the Sprint Car Challenge Tour campaign.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-39, Wins-4, Top 5’s-19, Top 10’s-26
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing are now set for SCCT action on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Tony Gomes Wins Placerville Speedway’s Big Trophy Night To Clinch 3rd in Final Track Point Standings
PETERSEN MEDIA- Heading into Saturday night’s regular season finale at Placerville Speedway, Tony Gomes entered the night in shouting distance of the track championship, but focused on what he could control and he did just that as he picked up his second feature event of the season.
“Mathematically we entered the night with a shot to win the points championship, but we focused on being the best we could each time we hit the track and we did just that and picked up the win which is a race that Cody and Mandi Geaney have always wanted to win.”
With 22 cars in the pit area for the regular season finale at Placerville Speedway, Gomes and C&M Motorsports were on point all night long. Timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C in fourth fastest in qualifying time trials, Gomes lined up on the pole of his heat race.
Powering to the win and continuing to make up points on Andy Forsberg, Gomes locked himself into the very important redraw where the four pill lined him up in the second row for the 25-lap feature event.
On the slick Placerville Speedway surface, Gomes settled into fourth as he let the race play out in front of him. Battling with the likes of Andy Forsberg and Jodie Robinson, Gomes used a restart to power into second as he stalked the race leader.
A lap nine restart let Gomes make his move as he was able to power his way into the race lead. Out in front, Gomes continued to pound the Placerville Speedway cushion as he extended his lead and found the back of the field.
Working his way through traffic, Gomes continued to hold the status quo up front as he was able the race on to his second feature event win of the season at Placerville Speedway.
“It is a little bittersweet to look back and see that we ended up just nine points out of the championship, but it’s also a testament to how good of a team we have despite a couple of bad nights,” Gomes added. “I have to give a huge shoutout to Cody and Mandi Geaney. They took a shot on me a few years ago and continue to support me and give me a great opportunity. I also want to give a big thank you to Bobby, Rich, and Christopher for all of their hard work in the pit area to help Cody and I am just really happy to give everyone another win.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes are idle this weekend before returning to action September 27th and 28thin Chico, CA for the Fall Nationals.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-16, Wins-2, Top 5’s-7, Top 10’s-14
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Carson Hammes Wins The Battle and The War; Claims 2024 Marysville Raceway Sprint Car Championship
PETERSEN MEDIA: When the dust settled on the 2024 regular season at Marysville Raceway, Carson Hammes was all smiles. The youngster from Marysville, CA not only earned his third feature event of the 2024 season, but he celebrated in grand style as it also earned him the 2024 Track Championship.
With 20 cars checked into the pit area for the final points race of the season at Marysville Raceway, Carson Hammes’ closest challenger for the track title was brother, and teammate, Dawson Hammes.
Getting his night started off on a great note, Carson Hammes timed the Movement Brewing/STS Farming/All About Fire Protection backed No. 56C in second fastest in time trials against the 20 cars that were checked into the pit area.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race based on his qualifying efforts, Hammes’ fourth place finish was good enough to also lock him into the redraw. Pulling the one, Hammes found himself on the front row of the 25-lap affair as he simply needed to have a solid run to claim the Championship.
From the pole, Hammes was shot out of a cannon as the green flag was displayed to the field. Jumping to the early lead, the youngster had his sights set on picking up another win.
Out in front, Hammes was in fine form as he showcased his Championship form. Leading the way from start to finish, Hammes was able to put an exclamation point on his 2024 season at his home track as he stormed to the win as was able to celebrate both accomplishments in a sea of family and friends.
“It is such a team and family effort,” Carson Hammes said. “We have so many awesome people behind us, and to have both cars fighting for the championship is special. It’s great to get the win and the title and I am really proud of that. Thank you to my parents, our sponsors, and to Jeremiah, Samuel, Cody, Ben, Jamie, and Hunter for all of their help.”
Hammes Motorsports would like to thank Movement Brewing, STS Farming, All About Fire Protection, Summit Partners Burbank Agency, Escalera Inc., Harper Inc., Rock Crushing Solutions, Shane Matthews Transport, and Ace Attorney Services for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 15, Wins: 3, Top 5’s: 6, Top 10’s: 7
ON TAP: Carson Hammes will be idle this weekend but is slated to take part in the Fall Nationals in Chico, CA on September 27th and 28th.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Carson Hammes by following him on Twitter @CarsonHammes.
Joel Myers Jr Parks Hayward Motorsports In Victory Lane at Jacksonville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Continuing to race around the Midwest with Hayward Motorsports, Joel Myers Jr earned his first career win at the famed Jacksonville Speedway on Friday night in Jacksonville, IL.
“I am having so much fun running at all of these different tracks with this Hayward Motorsports team,” Joel Myers Jr said. “I definitely think we get a get baseline the first time we visit places, and it puts us in great spots when we come back a second time and more. As a team it helps, and I know for a fact from my perspective as a driver it helps.”
Checking in at the Illinois bullring on Friday night to battle with the Midwest Open Wheel Association, Joel Myers Jr had a tough start to the night as a high pill draw lined the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gilstrap Motors/Byrd Racing backed No. 19 up in the fourth row of his heat race.
Taking the green flag from seventh, Myers Jr was impressive on the bullring as he wasted no time earning valuable points with each and every pass he made. Thrilling onlookers, the Sebastopol, CA driver worked his way forward and was third when the checkered flag was displayed to the field.
Earning the front row of the feature event alongside Paul Nienhiser, Myers Jr settled into second as he chased after the decorated veteran who has established quite the resume at Jacksonville Speedway.
Keeping Nienhiser in his crosshairs, Myers Jr continued to pound the curb and give chase. Taking advantage of a misstep in traffic by Nienhiser on the ninth lap, Myers Jr pounced and took over the race lead.
Out in front, the 18-year-old reigning NZ Champion was able to keep the field at bay and race on to his 11th win of the calendar year dating back to his January success in NZ.
“We were in a good spot in the feature, and luckily we were there to pounce when the leader had an issue,” Myers said. “It is a fun track, and it is cool to park this car in victory lane there. We have some great partners that do a ton for us, so it’s great to get them another win, as well as Brodie Hayward and his family.”
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 46, Wins-11, Top-5’s- 20, Top-10’s-26
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports will make a return trip to Eldora Speedway this Friday and Saturday as they will battle with High Limit Racing.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Mallett Records Top Five to Highlight ASCS National Tour Weekend in Oklahoma
Inside Line Promotions - COLCORD, Okla. (Sept. 16, 2024) - Jordon Mallett highlighted an ASCS National Tour weekend at Arrowhead Speedway with a top-five outing last Friday.
The strong run kicked off a doubleheader at the dirt oval, where Mallett was second quickest in his qualifying group before winning a heat race.
"We timed in really well and we heat raced good," he said. "When you start on the pole of a heat race your only option is to win it to make it into the dash. We ran second in the dash and started second in the feature.
"We ran third the first little bit of the feature, but we were too free early on. We were counting on it rubbering up and I got us too free early on. That hindered our effort early. We had a couple of restarts and slipped to fourth and then fifth. As the rubber came in our car got a lot better. I'm disappointed we weren't more snug early on, but we missed it. However, it was a solid effort overall and I was glad we finished in the top five."
Mallett's fifth-place result was his 12 th top five of the season and seventh in a row.
The weekend wrapped up on Saturday, when Mallett was fifth quickest in his qualifying group. He then placed fifth in a heat race before hustling from 14 th to seventh in the main event.
"We weren't as good out of the box," he said. "We didn't time in good. I made a couple of changes and got us off a little in qualifying. We heat raced good enough to get ourselves transferred into the feature. We had a really good race car in the feature and were able to move forward. I was a lot more pleased with the car on Saturday than Friday. It was just a problem of starting too far back. I felt we did a good job of managing that night after a rough start to the night."
Mallett will take this weekend off before joining the ASCS National Tour Sept. 27-28 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., during the World Short Track Challenge.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 13 - Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 5 (2).
Sept. 14 - Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla. - Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 7 (14).
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 4 wins, 12 top fives, 17 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 27-28 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
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"Porter Commercial Refrigeration is a huge supporter of our team," Mallett said. "They are always stepping up to help us however they can and we really appreciate the partnership."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Rallies for Top Five During MSTS 410 Sprint Cars Season Finale
Inside Line Promotions - HARLAN, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson capped a pair of races in Iowa last week with a charge forward for a top-five result at Shelby County Speedway.
Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey kicked off the week on Tuesday at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, where the ASCS National Tour race began with Johnson qualifying second quickest in his group. He placed third in a heat race before ending the night with an 11th-place result in the A Main.
"We timed in okay, but didn't perform well in the heat race or the feature," he said. "We struggled to find grip. Before the rubber came in I thought we were average. It was kind of hard to pass the way it was, but you'll have that in racing."
The team rebounded in a big way on Saturday during the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars season finale at Shelby County Speedway. Johnson was 13 th quickest in qualifying, but he advanced from fifth to second place in a heat race and from 11 th to fourth place in the main event.
"We were just a little bit off in qualifying, but we got the car a lot better in the heat race and passed some cars," he said. "The track was really good in the feature. It didn't help having to start 11th. I made my way through there and felt I had a top two or top-three car, but couldn't quite get on the podium. It was a good rebound after a poor qualifying result."
Johnson earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars in the feature. He also ended the season sixth in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings despite missing multiple races.
Next up for the team will be a Kubota High Limit Racing weekend at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, this Friday and Saturday. It will mark Johnson's debut at the half-mile oval.
"It's tough to really have any expectations," he said. "Coming up the next few weeks to end the season, these are new tracks for me and tracks with a lot of speed. I'm looking forward to it. I think it'd be cool to make a feature or two this weekend. It'll be important to make laps and learn."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 10 - Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 3 (1); Feature: 11 (13).
Sept. 14 - Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 2 (5); Feature: 4 (11).
SEASON STATS -
48 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, with Kubota High Limit Racing
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Hepfner Racing Products
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"We've been running HRP wings for the last few years and we're also buying other products from them," Johnson said. "They treat us really well and I wouldn't use any other wing."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Estenson Wraps Up MSTS 410 Sprint Cars Championship by Winning Season Finale
Inside Line Promotions - HARLAN, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) - Tim Estenson earned his first career sprint car championship in style last Saturday.
Not only did Estenson secure the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars title, he won the season finale at Shelby County Speedway for the second straight season.
"I felt really confident going into it," he said. "We were second quick when we qualified and then finished fourth, so I was pretty happy with that. We started third in the heat race and we were able to roll the bottom to win. Jack (Dover) had the car good all night and it kept getting better each time we went out."
The heat race win was followed by Estenson advancing from fifth to third place in the dash to garner the third starting position in the main event.
"In the dash we moved forward," he said. "I told Jack we could be softer for the feature on the right rear. He made the right decisions. Right before we pushed off for the main he made one more adjustment and it obviously worked because the car was dialed in. It was like a Cadillac to drive.
"We fell to fourth for a little and then got by (Kerry) Madsen to get back to third. We slid (Riley) Goodno and ran down (Skylar) Prochaska and took the lead on Lap 10. We were able to pull away to a four-second lead. The caution came out and it was stop and go for a bit around the middle of the race. We only got into one car in traffic at the end. We were able to set sail and run the high side. Everything that needed to go right did. I couldn't have had anymore of a perfect night."
The victory was Estenson's third triumph of the season and was the cherry on top of a championship season.
"Going into it I knew we just had to take a green flag to wrap up the championship," he said. "I was more focused on winning the race. The championship is cool, but winning the race means a lot. And going back to back at that race is special. It means a lot, especially with how hard sprint car racing is. You don't get wins very easy let alone a championship. It comes down to consistency. I wanted to be a lot more consistent this year and I feel I was."
Estenson will take this weekend off before tackling an ASCS National Tour event on Sept. 27-28 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 14 - Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 3 (5); Feature: 1 (3).
SEASON STATS -
35 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 28 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 27-28 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing
Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .
"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Schatz rolls through Bakersfield and Merced with
back-to-back top-tens; Dennis Roth Classic highlights coming agenda
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7318 (-132)
Date: Friday, September 13th
Event: 'Nashville West' Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Bakersfield Speedway (Bakersfield, California)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 7th (12th)
Date: Saturday, September 14th
Event: Yosemite Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Merced Speedway (Merced, California)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 10th (18th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 16, 2024) - Another
action-packed weekend in the Golden State resulted in another success story
for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, this time
accomplishing back-to-back top-ten appearances in back-to-back starts at
Bakersfield Speedway and Merced Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September
13-14. The ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion finished
seventh and tenth, respectively, now with 46 point-earning top-tens on the
season.
Impressive enough, the Fargo, North Dakota, native and ace
of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage
Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels
& Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car rallied in each of his weekend outcomes,
cruising ahead five positions at Bakersfield before nearly doubling that
feat with an eight-position rally at Merced.
With only a pair of California starts remaining, a
doubleheader dubbed the Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway in
Tulare, Schatz and TSR remain third in the World of Outlaws championship
standings, trailing Connecticut’s own David Gravel by 132 markers.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Thunderbowl Raceway’s
Dennis Roth Classic on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 54
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 27
Top-10s: 46
KYLE PIERCE WINS DANDY TRIPLE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP BY 1
POINT, TAKES OVERALL POINTS LEAD
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 15, 2024 – Photo By: Joe Kaminski Jr.
WOODHULL, N.Y. – Coming from 10th on the starting lineup tonight, Kyle Pierce made numerous moves in the final laps at Woodhull Raceway to finish sixth. The performance was good enough to win the inaugural Dandy Triple Play by one point on 2022 series champion Dalton Herrick.
“We got lucky with barely missing Tomy [Moreau]," said Pierce in a post-race interview. "He went around and my dad was behind and punted me to keep me going. Two really good races, finished third and tonight I thought we would be better. This race was crazy.”
With only one race complete in the two-race miniseries, 24 drivers were mathematically eligible for the season's first championship. Outlaw Speedway winner Dan Craun opened up with a six-point advantage on Kyle Pierce. Dalton Herrick was seven back, Tomy Moreau nine behind and Tyler Graves 10 back.
Running sixth after lap eight, Craun, leading the points at the time, was involved in the race’s second yellow when John Cunningham spun in turn one. Craun, trying to avoid it low, was barely caught up in it.
Herrick running fourth, moved up into the provisional championship position, while Kyle Pierce was stuck in ninth.
With under 10 to go, Herrick lost the fourth position to Graves, putting the gap at around three points between Herrick and Pierce/Graves/Tyler Chartrand.
That’s when the No. 9K of Pierce started to make the most of his work. With eight to go, overall points leader Tomy Moreau spun in front of “The Flyin’ School Teacher,” creating a big turnaround to both Dandy Triple Play and overall points.
All Kyle Pierce needed to pass was one car. His father, Cliff Pierce.
With five laps to go, Kyle makes his way past to take the championship by a single marker on Dalton Herrick.
“In the drivers meeting, they said anybody can do it,” said Pierce. “I try really hard not to worry about points, but really cool to get the first one with Dandy here.”
With three point races remaining on the 2024 calendar, Pierce’s sixth to Moreau’s 15th place finish was good enough to take the lead in the overall standings. What was an 18-point lead for Moreau headed into Saturday has turned into Pierce leading the championship by six points, while Dalton Herrick rejoins the dance 34 behind.
"Numbers-wise, it helps a lot," Pierce said. "A lot can happen in those three shows. Utica-Rome has been hit or miss. We’ve had speed at Canandaigua but went over hard at the beginning of the year. Just need two solid races and fall where they fall.”
The next title to be crowned is the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Friday at Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park.
Dandy Triple Play Points Top 10
1. 9K Kyle Pierce, 326 pts
2. 29 Dalton Herrick, -1
3. 12 Tyler Chartrand, -4
4. 25G Tyler Graves, -4
5. 18C Dan Craun, -5
6. 8 Dillon Paddock, -18
7. 22 Tomy Moreau, -27
8. 4 Cliff Pierce, -32
9. 18 Timmy Lotz, -34
10. 99 Adam DePuy, -35
Overall Points Top 5
1. 9K Kyle Pierce, 1872 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau, -6
3. 29 Dalton Herrick, -34
4. 28 Ron Greek, -152
5. 21B Blake Warner, -164
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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POSEY, BARBER, GUTHRIE, DYSON’S & MAGGIACOMO’S TO BE HONORED AT LEGENDS DAY
LOUDON, NH: The museums annual Legends Day event will take place on Sunday November 17th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH). Headlining will be seven road racers who had major success across the New England region. Sam Posey, Skip Barber, Janet Guthrie, Rob Dyson, Chris Dyson, Jocko Maggiacomo Sr and Jocko Maggiacomo Jr will be honored. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. A VIP ticket is available in which you can meet the attending honorees in a small group setting for a photo opportunity, join a private museum tour led by founder Dick Berggren and premier event seating. The event is supported by Lime Rock Park and Thompson Speedway and is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum.
Sam Posey grew up near Lime Rock and started racing there in 1965 with the SCCA. In 1966 he joined the Cam-Am Series racing for Ray Caldwell’s Autodynamics Corp. He captured a Trans-Am victory at Lime Rock in 1969. He finished 5th in the 1972 Indianapolis 500 and competed in ten Le Mans events. He won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1975. For years Sam was a broadcaster for the Indy 500. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2016.
John “Skip” Barber began racing SCCA National races in 1959 and was a winner. In 1969 and 1970 he won consecutive Formula Ford Championships. He won three SCCA National Championships in a row from 1969 to 1971. He started the Skip Barber Racing School which became the largest in the United States and for decades he owned and operated Lime Rock Park until its sale in 2021.
Janet Guthrie began racing in 1963 with a Jaguar XK140 and competed across the northeast at tracks such as Thompson, Lime Rock and Bryar. She spent 13 years competing in amateur and professional road racing. During this time Guthrie was a multi time winner in various disciplines. In 1977 she became the first women to compete in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. Guthrie is a groundbreaker and an inspiration for female racing drivers. She is a member of eight motor racing Halls of Fame.
Rob Dyson began competing at Lime Rock in 1974. He is the 1981 SCCA GT2 National Champion and raced professionally in IMSA GTO and Trans-Am. He formed Dyson Racing, one of America’s premier sports car teams. The team has won 19 championships across various disciplines. Rob has a passion for preservation and is chairman of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Chris Dyson began his racing career with the SCCA at Lime Rock. For the past 25 years Chris has competed in races around the globe. He is a two time American Le Mans Champion and three time Trans-Am Champion.
Chauncey “Jocko” Maggiacomo Sr is one of few regional drivers to have success with road racing and oval racing. Maggiacomo Sr successfully raced at Lime Rock, national and international road races. He was a three time Champion at Agawam, Massachusetts Riverside Park Speedway. In 1965 he won his final race the Riverside Park 500. When testing at Lime Rock and catching the attention of IMSA founder John Bishop, Jocko Jr made his first IMSA start there in 1974. He won that race which changed the trajectory of his career. In 1976 he won the Trans-Am Championship and then focused on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series making 23 starts.
VIP ticket holders will have early private access to the museum starting at 10am with a private tour starting at 10:30am. All other ticket holders may enter at 11am to view the museums 30+ race cars, motorcycles and artifacts. Buffett lunch and social hour is scheduled for 12:00pm until 1:00pm. Honoree discussion to start at 1:00pm and the event will conclude with an auction and dramatic banner unveiling ceremony.
Only 150 tickets available! The event is likely to sell out
so order soon. Price per ticket is $65 for museum members and $80 for
non-members. VIP tickets are $120 each. You may purchase your tickets by
calling 603-783-0183 or by visiting NERmuseum.com. You may also send your
payment to the New England Racing Museum PO Box 7011, Loudon, NH 03307.
About the New England Racing Museum
The museum is owned by the Racing History Preservation Group, a NH 501 (c) 3 educational nonprofit organization that seeks to discover, preserve and educate the public on the history of motor racing in New England. The 10,000 square foot museum opened in 2017 on the grounds of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Call 603-783-0183 or visit NERmuseum.com to learn more.
Diversified Machine Inc & Bulldog Quick Change Rears
Statement on Sprint Car Axles
Diversified Machine Inc. (DMI) and Bulldog Quick Change Rears would like to
announce that we will no longer be manufacturing ULTRALIGHT 2” i.d. sprint
car axles. While there are various part numbers still available on the
shelf, once inventory is depleted the axle will be discontinued.
The sprint car industry over the last 20 years has commonly offered two
different i.d. axles. 1.875” i.d. axles were introduced to the industry in
the early 90’s as a “LIGHTWEIGHT” option. The1.875” has always been DMI’s
standard weight option. 2.055” i.d. axles were introduced in the late 90’s
as an “ULTRALIGHT” option. Here at DMI our ULTRALIGHT has always been
slightly different at a 2” i.d. The ULTRALIGHT axle also utilizes a
different material. At DMI the 1.875” units are built from domestic 7075-T6
aluminum while our 2” axles were produced from domestic 7068-T6 material
proprietary to Kaiser Aluminum. The 7068 aluminum offers increased tensile
and yield strength. We will continue to produce our standard 1.875” i.d.
axles from the 7075-T6 aluminum AND offer an EXTREME DUTY version of 1.875”
i.d. axles produced from the 7068-T6 material for an additional charge.
Safety has always been the first priority at DMI. In our opinion many
factors have led to increased stresses on the axles. Increased speeds
throughout the night, increased vehicle weight, shock/bump rubber
advancement and more aggressive brake systems producing higher temperatures
have increased the vulnerability of the axles. While we feel that the
thicker wall axles are a giant step in the right direction to reducing the
number of failures we see, we also recognize that it is impossible to
eliminate any possibility of failure given the stresses seen on track today.
DMI’s Dave Ely offered the following, “This is something that I personally
have campaigned the sanctioning bodies for over the last 5 years. To my
disappointment, they were not receptive to instituting a rule with a grace
period to eliminate the 2” axles from competition. Upon hearing some
rumblings late last week of Winters Performance discontinuing the ULTRALIGHT
axle I reached out to them earlier this week for confirmation. After a
cordial conversation with them confirming both companies shared the same
concerns, we agreed to discontinue the ULTRALIGHT axles from production. I’m
happy that we could agree that this is in the best interest of the sport. I
love sprint car racing and as a former driver and father of a current driver
I am a huge advocate for safety. I consider this a huge step in making
sprint car racing safer. Thank you as always to our great customers and I
look forward to a successful AND safer 2025!”
MORE MONEY AND FIRST DANDY TRIPLE PLAY CHAMPION TO HIGHLIGHT CRSA PENN CAN-WOODHULL DOUBLEHEADER
Press Release By: Marty Czekala - September 11, 2024
It’s a massive weekend for the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products.
Not only is it the first doubleheader of the year at Penn Can Speedway to continue the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series and Woodhull Raceway, but Saturday’s race at Woodhull will crown the first Dandy Triple Play champion.
Thanks to Paul Colagiovanni and many of our great marketing partners, both races will see increased purse money of $1500 to win and $250 to start.
It is the series' lone trip to the tracks down in the Southern Tier after Mother Nature impacted other planned events earlier this year.
Last year’s “King of the Can” was a memorable win for Kyle Pierce, taking his second win at CRSA’s lone track in Pennsylvania.
As for Woodhull, it was Jordan Hutton holding off en route to one of his 11 career victories.
Here’s a look at the storylines this weekend.
Tune In: Friday’s action at Penn Can Speedway can be seen live on Race Report TV and Dirt Track Digest TV, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Saturday will not be live-streamed but will have updates through the MRP app.
Last Time Out: CRSA made a trip to Brewerton Speedway Aug. 23 for the first time ever.
34 drivers checked in for a night to become the first CRSA winner at Brewerton and one driver joined the all-time club for wins.
Four-time series champion Jeff Trombley led all 25 laps and put the Warren Alexson-owned No. 3a across the line first for his 14th career victory, tying him with Danny Varin, Scott Goodrich, and Josh Pieniazek for first on the all-time wins list.
“It’s been a frustrating year,” said Trombley in victory lane. “The guys have been giving me a great car all year. We’ve been running good, just got to finish.”
Trombley has been in past situations in 2024 where he has had chances to get that first win of the season but has fallen short. At both Afton and Fonda, engine issues plagued him and prevented him from getting a shot at the win while leading. It wasn’t the case this time.
Billy VanInwegen finished second for the third time this season while rookie Zach Sobotka, a Sportsman regular, came home third in his third career CRSA start.
Point Standings: Tomy Moreau increased his points lead on Kyle Pierce to 31 points while still looking for his first win of the season.
With a spin under the white flag last week, Dalton Herrick fell back in the standings, now 55 behind “The Canadian Kid.”
Ron Greek and Blake Warner round out the top five, with them 109 and 137 back, respectively.
The other top 10 are John Cunningham, Cliff Pierce, Adam DePuy, Jordan Hutton and Jerry Sehn Jr.
With two races remaining in the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, Billy VanInwegen holds a narrow three-point lead on Kyle Pierce, while Dalton Herrick is third, 10 points back. Blake Warner is fourth, 34 behind, while Jordan Hutton and Tomy Moreau are tied for fifth, 36 back.
Mathematically, the top 14 drivers in the Southern Tier Series points have a chance to win the championship.
In the Dandy Triple Play, only one race was competed with Dan Craun taking the checkered flag at Outlaw Speedway. He is currently up six frames on Kyle Pierce. Dalton Herrick stands third seven back. Tomy Moreau is nine behind, while Tyler Graves rounds out the top five 10 behind.
King of the Can: Penn Can Speedway's biggest weekend of the year will see one driver be crowned "King of the Can."
Last year, it was “The Flyin' School Teacher" Kyle Pierce who took one of the biggest wins of his career. What’s it like to don the cape and sit on “The Golden Throne” in victory lane?
“Winning King of the Can last year was a big win for our team,” said Pierce. “It was big in helping take away the sting from a year that was filled with a lot of bad luck and help end our season on a positive note. The weekend as a whole is a huge race for our Southern Tier area so it was awesome to have a good run with the great fans that support the place week in and week out.
First Champion of Season to be Crowned: With the Dandy Triple Play coming to a close Saturday, all 24 drivers who ran in the Outlaw feature are mathematically eligible.
Should Dan Craun’s six-point lead not change after heat races, a top two finish will clinch the championship. Should he finish third, it could lead to a tie in the end.
Other drivers that could make this interesting include Ethan Gray, Timmy Lotz and Tyler Chartrand, who are in a three-way tie for sixth, 20 points back. John Cunningham and Darryl Ruggles round out the top 10, 22 points behind.
By the Numbers: At Penn Can, the average car count since 2014 is over 19. 72 drivers have finished in the top five all-time and 25 drivers have recorded a checkered flag. Jeff VanSteenburg and Joe Kata lead the way in wins with three.
For Woodhull, Billy VanInwegen, John Cunningham and Jeff Trombley are the only active drivers with multiple top fives at two. In six different races, Woodhull has yet to see any repeat winners. The most recent winners currently racing are Jordan Hutton and Trombley.
From the Frontman: "After a tough season plagued by Mother Nature, we're excited to give the drivers and fans a treat with an increased purse this weekend and crowning the Dandy Triple Play champion Saturday at Woodhull. Combine that with a massive weekend for racing with NASCAR in the area; spending the night watching CRSA is a perfect nightcap. " ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoters: “The team here is excited to have the CRSA Sprints back for their lone showing of the 2024 season. Mike and his team always bring a great show and we know our fans will love it.” ~ Keith Beach
“We are very excited to have the 305s back at Woodhull. The high banks are unique at Woodhull and can take some extra TLC to master the setup.” ~ Nikki & Terry Brewer
Up Next: CRSA concludes the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series at Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park Friday Sept. 20.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1580 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -31
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -55
4. 28 Ron Greek -109
5. 21B Blake Warner -137
6. J27 John Cunningham -187
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -260
8. 99 Adam DePuy -356
9. 66 Jordan Hutton -364
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -370
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Craun 1
7. 3A Jeff Trombley 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 18 Timmy Lotz
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 25G Tyler Graves 2
6. 18C Dan Craun 2
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
8. 18 Timmy Lotz 2
9. 33 Scott Landers 2
10. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
11. 88C Chad Miller 1
12. 23 John Smith 1
13. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
21. J27 John Cunningham 1
22. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 7
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 5
3. 29 Dalton Herrick 5
4. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
5. 3A Jeff Trombley 4
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 4
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 25G Tyler Graves 2
11. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
14. 48a Alysha Bay 1
15. 77 Matt Rotz 1
16. 99 Mike Kiser 1
17. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
18. 99 Adam Depuy 1
19. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
20. 28 Ron Greek 1
21. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
22. 18C Dan Craun 1
23. 10VC Zach Sobotka 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 99 Adam DePuy +43
2. 9K Kyle Pierce +39
3. 8 Dillon Paddock +36
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen +33
5. 10VC Zach Sobotka +32
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 3a Jeff Trombley 35
3. 99 Adam Depuy 25
4. 21B Blake Warner 21
5. 77 Matt Rotz 20
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18
7. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
8. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
9. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
10. 18c Dan Craun 10
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
12. 28 Ron Greek 9
13. 121 Steve Glover 5
14. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
15. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Lingering question – who will show up unannounced?
OHSWEKEN, Ont. (September 11, 2024) – The entry list for the 2024 Northern Sprint Car Nationals presented by Nitro 54 Variety, Arrow Express, and Sit’n Bull Tire boasts a purse in excess of $100,000 and elite talent 360 Sprint Car talent from Canada, the northeast United States, and beyond.
Drivers statistically topping the list locally include former winners of the Sprint Car Nationals Ryan Turner of Dunnville, Mike Bowman of Stevensville, and Scott Kreutter of Western New York. Based on this year’s dominance, Dylan Westbrook will be the driver with the biggest target on his back; Westbrook does not have a Nationals win on his resume, but has won every feature but one in 2024 at Ohsweken Speedway.
“Historically the Sprint Car Nationals have been won by drivers from the United States,” said speedway Race Director Dave Hunsinger. “They were better traveled, and when they showed up to our track they dominated.
“In recent years our local racers have improved dramatically, and they give the visitors all they can handle. The real winners are the fans. They see the best Sprint Car racers in the world battle for big money.”
Other notable entries pre-registered for this weekend’s event include Ohio drivers Jared Horstman, Kelsey Ivey, and Max Stambaugh; New York racers Billy Van Inwegen, Kyle Phillips, Logan Crisafulli, Shawn Donath, Todd Hoddick, and Joe Trenca; Michigander Dustin Daggett; Pennsylvanian Jordan Thomas; Quebec racers Jordan Poirier and Alex Therrien; New Jersey standout Davie Franek; Florida’s Garrett Green in a Nitro 54 team car; and Washington’s J.J. Hickle in the Hill’s Racing No. 67X car.
“Our weekly regulars have proven they can race with the very best, and I expect nothing less this weekend,” said Hunsinger.
Homegrown stars include Nick Sheridan of Mt. Brydges, Cory Turner of Tillsonburg, Beachville’s DJ Christie, Josh Hansen from Beamsville, Allan Downey from Lynden, and several others.
The final question lingering with fans is who will show up without pre-registering.
Notable non-entries at the time of publication included Glenn Styres, Jason Barney, Phil Gressman, Dylan Swiernik, Gregg Dalman, former Nationals winner Paulie Colagiavanni, and “The Cobra” Chuck Hebing.
Whoever wins the 2024 Northern Sprint Car Nationals and the $30,000 winner’s prize will have beaten a stout roster of competitors.
The 2024 Nationals Weekend at Ohsweken includes the Inaugural Northern Thunder Stock Nationals on Thursday, September 12, the 3rd Running of the Northern Crate Nationals on Friday, September 13, and the 20th Running of the Northern Sprint Car Nationals on Saturday, September 14. For more information on Ohsweken Speedway please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com
Nationals Weekend Pre-Entries Drivers planning to compete in Nationals Weekend events at Ohsweken are encouraged to file pre-entries. Please visit the following link for details: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/pre-entries-nationals-weekend-september-12-14/
Nationals Weekend Tickets and Camping Available Now! The best Sprint Car and Stock Car racers from the Northeast region and beyond will converge on Ohsweken Speedway for Nationals Weekend. Tickets and reserved campsites are on sale online at www.ohswekenspeedway.com or by phone at 519-717-0023. DIRECT TICKET & CAMPING LINK: https://www.showpass.com/o/ohsweken-speedway/
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About Ohsweken Speedway: Opened in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a motorsports complex and event centre featuring a 3/8 mile clay oval auto racing track and 1/6 mile clay oval Micro Sprint and Karting track. The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday Night Excitement racing program runs from May to September each year, featuring 360 Sprint Cars, Crate Sprint Cars, Thunder Stocks, and Mini Stocks, while the facility also hosts weekly Micro Sprint and Kart racing on Thursday nights.
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THREE RACES IN TWO CLASSES FOR SEXTON GATLIN RACING THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
(Lakeside, CA, September 11, 2024) After a weekend away from
the track, Sexton Gatlin Racing returns to action with a busy 24 hours this
Friday and Saturday, contesting three races in two nights at two tracks. On
Friday, Grant Sexton will return to the site of one of his biggest wins, the
Bakersfield Speedway, to race in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series
vs Bay Cities Racing Association Civil War event. Twenty-four hours later,
he will be joined by his father, Brent, for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series
race presented by Inland Rigging at the Ventura Raceway.
Friday’s race will be the second time the CLS has teamed with the World of Outlaws at the “Okie Bowl.” The race will bring back memories of the then-17-year-old’s magnificent triumph in March of 2022. Competing in front of a near-capacity live crowd and thousands more World of Outlaw fans watching from around the world on Dirt Vision, Grant fearlessly banged the Bakersfield boards over the final few laps and took the lead less than a foot before the checkered flag.
Sexton’s thrilling win that night sent the crowd into a frenzy and earned him a standing ovation. His enthusiastic victory speech afterward charged the crowd up one more time before the CLS turned the track over to the World of Outlaws.
For Grant, whose mantel at home already sports the 2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Championship hardware, 2019 POWRi Nationals Night #1 winner’s trophy, and the 2023 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award, Friday will only be his second lightning sprint car race of 2024. His first came minutes away from the family's Lakeside, California compound at the Barona Speedway on May 11th. That night, the young driver arrived late at the track and had to start last in each race. In the main event, he started 13th and was up to fourth before the lap five mark. By the end of the 20-lapper, he had advanced another spot to finish third and win the race Hard Charger award.
In addition to both of the Sexton’s racing in the USCS event at Santa Maria on Saturday, USAC/CRA star AJ Bender of San Diego will step into the team’s lightning sprint for the CLS race at Ventura. Bender has been a lethal hired gun for SGR in the past. Last year, in November’s Hangtown 100 at Placerville, he won the first two nights and finished second to Grant at the finale. That bookended a season that saw him win the March SWLS opener at Imperial Valley. In 2021, Bender won a round of the Cal Cup in Lemoore and placed second on all three nights at the Hangtown 100 in Placerville in an SGR car.
Advance tickets for the World of Outlaws/CLS show at Bakersfield are available now at the following link: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/The track is located at 5001 North Chester Ext. Ave., Bakersfield (93308). The track website is bakersfieldspeedway.com, and the office phone number is (661) 393-3373.
Adult tickets for Ventura are $22.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $18.00. Military and students with id also get in for $18.00. Kids 12 and under are free when they are accompanied by an adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/ and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE.
Fans from out of town can catch both of the races streaming live this weekend. Friday’s race will be on Dirt Vision and Saturday’s show will be on Flo Racing.
Grant and Brent were last on track over Labor Day weekend at the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday and the USCS race at Santa Maria the next night. At Kern, things started off bright enough for Grant when he qualified ninth fastest in the 27-car field. In his heat, he finished fourth, which was one position better than Brent, who earlier in the night qualified 18th. Grant started the main in ninth, with Brent coming from 18th. Unfortunately, Grant's night ended early when he broke a drag link. That stuck him with a 20th-place finish. Brent, who is 52, started 18th in the main event and moved forward to finish 13th.
The following night at Santa Maria, Grant was third fastest in his qualifying group and 10th overall with a lap of 14.105. His dad’s qualifying time was 14.333. That was the fourth fastest in his group and 15th best of the night.
Brent had success in his 10-lap heat race. He started on the pole and steered his white and orange #44 to his first USCS heat victory. Grant was in heat three and moved up one position to place second.
When the 30-lap main event pushed through the pit gate, Brent was starting fifth. Grant was a couple of rows behind on the inside of row five in ninth. Unfortunately for Grant, his main event ended early for the second night in a row with another issue.
Things went better for Brent, who had his best run in a full-size car this year. However, it was not without a problem. Running in the top five early in the race, he had to go to the back of the pack after going around on the back chute. As the yellow flag came out for his mishap, Brent had to restart at the back. From there, he stayed focused and drove all the way up to ninth.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 24th A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
Estenson Set to Capture First Career Sprint Car Championship
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Sept. 11, 2024) - Tim Estenson is closing in on his first career sprint car championship.
Estenson will head to Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, this Saturday for the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars season finale. He enters the race with a 28-point lead in the championship standings. With a maximum of 50 points up for grabs and a driver earning 25 points for taking a competitive green flag, all Estenson needs to do is start a heat race or the main event to secure the title.
"We've been pretty consistent all year and were able to get a win with the series," he said. "It'll be nice to know we just have to take a green flag, but also to go to a track where I won my biggest payday. So it's a confidence boost to race at a place where we've had success."
That takes the pressure off for Estenson, who was victorious during his most recent visit to Shelby County Speedway. He also posted results of fifth and 11 th at the track last season.
Estenson has been consistent in the first full season for the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. He is tied for the series lead with a win and stands atop the series in top fives with four and top 10s with six during eight feature starts.
"I think last year I was a lot more aggressive," he said. "This year I've been a little smarter than I was last year. With the success in the past I think a huge thing is confidence. I think we should be able to at least compete for a podium if not win it."
SEASON STATS -
34 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 27 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing
Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .
"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Dover Posts Top Fives at Beatrice Speedway and Thayer County Speedway and Top 10 at Eagle Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - EAGLE, Neb. (Sept. 11, 2024) - Jack Dover produced a trio of top-six results last weekend, highlighted by a runner-up result during the opening night of three straight days of racing in Nebraska.
"I was wanting to win, but there was an average of 30 cars every night and there were a lot of good drivers," he said. "Considering I hadn't been in the car much - I think eight races this season going into the weekend - and to have an average finish of fourth, I was pleased with how it went."
The action began at Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice last Friday, where Dover advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race to move into the feature redraw. He pulled the No. 2 to line up on the outside of the front row in the main event.
"The polesitter got the jump," he said. "I kept trying to move my line. We were hanging right there with them. Third place found a spot of rubber and got past me and then the leader. With about 10 or 12 laps to go I got back into second place. There was a late restart and I just had nothing for the first-place car."
The team ventured to Thayer County Speedway in Deshler on Saturday. Dover finished second in a heat race to again make the feature redraw. This time he pulled the No. 5 to start fifth. Dover gained a position on the tricky track to end fourth.
"We had to switch motors because it got hot in the heat race," he said. "It was right around the bottom the whole feature. We were able to pick one off and that was about as exciting as Saturday night got."
The weekend concluded on Sunday at Eagle Raceway, which hosted the Stewart Alley Memorial. Dover was seventh quickest in his qualifying group to open the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars event. He maneuvered forward one position to place third in a heat race before capping the night by rallying from 11 th to sixth in the feature.
"It was pretty good considering the field of drivers who were there," he said. "I just picked them off one by one. We were up to fifth at one point. The rubber started coming in up top and a driver got back by me for fifth. It wasn't an aggressive rubber, but just enough you had to be in the groove or you'd go backwards. We settled into line and ended up running sixth."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 6 - Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice, Neb. - Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 2 (2).
Sept. 7 - Thayer County Speedway in Deshler, Neb. - Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 4 (5).
Sept. 8 - Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (11).
SEASON STATS -
11 races, 1 win, 4 top fives, 7 top 10s, 7 top 15s, 7 top 20s
UP NEXT -
TBD
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Husker Diesel
Husker Diesel, which is based in Gretna, Neb., offers in-house fabrication and specialty TIG welding, general automotive diagnostics and repair, engine and transmission building, pulling and racing truck builds, custom exhaust, alignments for over-sized and custom off-road trucks, wheel and tire packages, suspension work, custom dyno tuning, performance parts and much more all under one roof. For more information, visit http://www.HuskerDiesel.com .
"Husker Diesel has been with our team for the last couple of years," Dover said. "I've known Jake, who is a head guy there for 10 or 15 years. We've become close friends and I'm grateful for the support of everyone at Husker Diesel."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Hartmann experiences highs, lows in IRA northwestern jaunt
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 11, 2024 – Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing crew traversed the twists and turns of life on the road with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series to the broadest extent with a shimmering start and a disheartening finish in a two-race tour of northern and western Wisconsin at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior on Friday, Sept. 6 and Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The weekend opened at the four-tenths-mile high-banked Gondik Law Speedway in Superior for the annual Northern Nationals on Friday, Sept. 6 where Hartmann began the night with the 13th fastest qualifying time in the 25-car field with a lap of 15.531 seconds.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver then started and finished fifth in the first eight-lap IRA heat race to earn the 13th starting position in the 25-lap main event. Hartmann survived an attrition-filled main event, which saw just 12 competitors cross the finish line, with a solid sixth place effort behind race winner Danny Sams III.
It was Hartmann’s eighth top 10 A-main finish of the 2024 season and fourth straight IRA main event in which he improved positions from the start to the finish of the race.
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team traveled to three-eighths-mile high-banked Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial with a $7,000 first-place prize on the line.
On the way to the track, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team encountered misfortune when the team’s transport rig collided with horses gathered on the road. While the collision caused damage to the team’s truck and trailer, all team members escaped injury.
Once on track at Cedar Lake, the 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner qualified 20th in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.568 seconds before placing sixth after starting fifth in the fourth eight-lap heat race.
Hartmann then advanced to the 24-car Jerry Richert Memorial main event with a second place showing in the 12-lap IRA B main after starting the pole.
After starting 22nd, the fifth-year Sprint Car competitor moved up seven spots and was running in 15th position when the motor in his 87A machine expired on lap 28. He was credited with a 17th place finish in the 30-lap event, which went to Danny Sams III.
“Friday at Gondik Law didn’t start the greatest with a bad qualifying performance, but we were able to pass some cars in the feature and come out with a good finish,” Hartmann said. “On the way to Cedar Lake, we got into a road accident, which was not a good experience. I’m glad everyone walked away alright and nobody was hurt. We blew up a motor in the A main at Cedar Lake on Saturday night. We will get things figured out for Saturday at 141.”
Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are scheduled to compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Following a rain out on May 26, the event is set to be the lone scheduled IRA appearance at 141 Speedway in 2024.
The IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Sport Mods and Pro Legends are also on the card with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing slated to begin at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Holler n Hills Bar & Grill
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to welcome back Holler n Hills Bar & Grill as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., Holler n Hills Bar & Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees, appetizers and drink options. In addition, Holler n Hills features live music, karaoke and special events on selected evenings.
To contact Holler n Hills, call (920) 783-8005, email hollernhills3@gmail.com or visit the Holler n Hills Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hollernhills/.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Friday, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 27 IRA Events – 20 World of Outlaws Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 1 Top Five A Main Finishes – 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 14 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 18 Heat Race Victories – 0 Dash Appearances – 6 Dash Victories – 1 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Arenz rebounds with sterling top five Cedar Lake Richert run
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 11, 2024 – Six days after crashing out of contention for a top finish at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team bounced back in a major way with a sterling performance in the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 7.
After forgoing the IRA’s stop at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 6 to allow extra time to button up his 25T entry following The Hill wreck, Arenz opened the $7,000-to-win Richert Memorial event by qualifying 24th in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.787 seconds.
The 17th-year competitor then advanced from the sixth starting position to nab a fourth place showing the fourth eight-lap IRA heat race and secure a spot in the 30-lap headline event.
“After finding significant frame damage on our main car, we used the spare car at Cedar Lake,” Arenz said. “One of our other motors got completed on Friday as well, so I was able to pick that up to put in the spare car. I was pretty frustrated with our qualifying results at Cedar Lake. I’m not used to driving the backup car as much as my main car and it handles differently.
“In the heat race, I knew I needed to at least pass one car and stay in that position,” he said. “The track kept having more and more moisture come out as the night progressed, so I needed to be strategic with what lines I ran and when. I did make a mistake and spun during the heat, but I was able to come back and earn a transfer position to the feature.”
The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion started 16th and wasted little time moving to the front of the top quality-filled field.
True to his hard-charging style, Arenz utilized every available racing line to slice his way to the front of the pack. In the closing stages of the race, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor found himself dueling with several 410 Sprint Car racing heavy hitters, including Scotty Thiel, Joel Myers Jr., Kerry Madsen and Justin Henderson.
Arenz used strong restarts in the closing stages of the race to pull out a strong fourth place showing and earn hard charger honors after advancing 12 spots in a race won by Danny Sams III.
The fourth place finish marked Arenz's fifth top five and 10th top 10 showing in 15 IRA events during the 2024 campaign.
“I thought a lot about what changes I wanted to make for the
feature,” Arenz said. “With the amount of moisture, the track still had come
feature time, there were different things I could adjust to achieve similar
reactions of the car. My biggest goal for the night was to finish a feature
with this car. In all the times it has raced, I have never finished a race
with it. So, it was huge to not only complete a feature but also earn the
hard charger award.”
The 25T Travis Arenz Motorsports Team is scheduled to compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Following a rain out on May 26, the event is set to be the lone scheduled IRA appearance at 141 Speedway in 2024.
The IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Sport Mods and Pro Legends are also on the card with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing slated to begin at 6 p.m.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Jensen Sales & Service
Travis Arenz Motorsports is proud to have Jensen Sales & Service on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.
Located at W7031 State Road 28 in Cascade, Wis., Jensen Sales & Service has been providing quality vehicle and auto body repair service for a legion of satisfied customers since 2010.
In addition to its top-notch repair work, Jensen Sales & Service also features a wide selection of used vehicles.
To contact Jensen Sales & Service, call 920-528-8780 or email jensensales@frontier.com.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 16
IRA Events – 16
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 10
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Starks Sweeps Night at Skagit Speedway for 10 th Victory at Track This Season
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (Sept. 10, 2024) - Trey Starks swept the night at Skagit Speedway for the second time this season last Saturday.
Starks set quick time during qualifying, won a heat race from fourth and captured the 360ci winged sprint car main event from the pole position.
"It was a very, very good night," he said. "We had a good car in qualifying like most of the times this year. The way the format is in the heat races you can either ride around or if you think you have a chance you go for the win to get the pole for the feature. I got a really good start and got to second and then took the lead coming to the line on the opening lap.
"In the feature, we got the lead on the first lap and had to navigate traffic and restarts. Our car was pretty good and I knew if we got in clean air we'd have a good shot at winning. There were a few restarts. With the back straightway restarts at Skagit you're in jeopardy of a slider going into turn three so you're always thinking of that. I feel once I got through the first lap on restarts I was pretty comfortable."
The win was his fifth of the season in 360 sprint car competition at Skagit Speedway. That's the most of any division at the track this year. The victory was also Starks' 10 th triumph of the season overall at Skagit Speedway, marking his first time reaching double digits in a single season at any track. Also of note, it was his 12 th total triumph this year - tying his single-season record.
"It feels good to have those numbers at this point in the season with a couple of races remaining this season," he said. "That's a good feeling and we have a few shots at it to add another win and set our personal best."
The victorious night extended the lead in the championship standings to 40 points for Starks, who returns to the track this Saturday.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 7 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 1 (1).
SEASON STATS -
26 races, 12 wins, 19 top fives, 21 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 24 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Hagar Gearing Up for Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - FARMINGTON, Mo. (Sept. 10, 2024) - Derek Hagar is heading to Lucas Oil Speedway this weekend to tackle the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial.
The marquee event at the dirt oval in Wheatland, Mo., has shifted to POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series sanctioning. That gives Hagar, who is driving for Paul Hart, a unique opportunity to win in three different divisions during the event.
Hagar earned ASCS National Tour 360ci winged sprint car triumphs during the event finale in 2014 as well as the two preliminary nights in 2021. He swept both nights of the 410ci non-wing sprint car portion in 2015.
"I'm pretty pumped up being the only one who's won the winged and non-wing finale," he said. "Hopefully we can be the only one who has done all three divisions at the end of this weekend. There's been a lot of good cars there and a lot of good drivers that have won one but not the other so it's something I take a lot of pride in.
"There's a particular line at that track that fits my driving style that other people haven't been able to hit. That helps us shine. No matter where we start we've been able to find our way to the front. Hopefully it will be the same in the 410. This will be my first time running a 410 winged show there. I hope I can adapt quick and by Saturday we can have it dialed in to get the results we're used to getting there."
Hagar and Hart competed in the 27 th annual Queens Royal and Terry Babb Tribute last Saturday at Farmington Empire Speedway. A run from sixth to third place in a heat race locked Hagar into the 14 th starting position in the main event. The night ended early with a 21st-place result, which marked only the sixth time he hasn't finished in the top 10 this season.
"The track wasn't the greatest and there were a lot of technical difficulties," he said. "I don't want to be negative so we'll just say it wasn't worth the drive."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 8 - Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Mo. - Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 21 (14).
SEASON STATS -
26 races, 8 wins, 16 top fives, 20 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 22 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., for the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - B & D Towing and Recovery
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"B & D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B & D is recommended to save the day."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Mallett Returning to ASCS National Tour Competition This Weekend at Arrowhead Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Sept. 10, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is bound for Arrowhead Speedway this weekend for an ASCS National Tour doubleheader.
The dirt oval in Colcord, Okla., hosts the Green Country 50 on Friday and Saturday. It will mark Mallett's first ASCS National Tour races since he drove for Brandon Anderson Motorsports in June.
"I feel like we're in a good place," he said. "I enjoy running with those guys and we're eager to be back with them. I'm looking forward to the weekend and to try to build on what we've been working toward."
Mallett captured a ninth-place result at Arrowhead Speedway earlier this season and he finished eighth there during his debut last year.
"I still feel like the cards have to fall in your favor, but we're a top-five car," he said. "Things have to go your way, too. A good pill draw is important and we need to time in good and come out of the gate strong. Arrowhead isn't my strongest track, but it's also not a weak track or one we don't want to race at. We'll see if we can make ourselves a little better and if we can do that the rest will take care of itself."
Despite not competing in more than half of the ASCS National Tour races this season, Mallett has the most top fives and top 10s of any driver who isn't full time with the series. Additionally, his three top fives is tied for the seventh most and his seven top 10s is tied for the eighth most of all drivers.
"That does give us some confidence knowing we typically run well with them," he said. "It's comfortable racing with them because everybody is up to speed. We'll try to bring our 'A' game and be a contender."
SEASON STATS -
18 races, 4 wins, 11 top fives, 15 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla., for the Green Country 50 with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Callies Performance Products
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"We've been representing Callies Performance Products for more than 10 years," Mallett said. "They have a great track record of making top-tier, American-made performance products."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
CRSA DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND WILL NOW PAY $1500 TO WIN, $250 TO START
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 11, 2024 – Photo By: Shania Welch
Not only will the CRSA Sprints crown its first miniseries champion this weekend, but stakes will also rise.
Mike Emhof, with assistance from Paul Colagiovanni and our great marketing partners, are excited to share that both races this weekend at Penn Can Speedway and Woodhull Raceway will now pay $1500 to win and $250 to start.
$100 in tow money will also be added to drivers who do not make the feature.
Friday at Penn Can Speedway is part of King of the Can weekend and is the fourth race in the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. Last time in Susquehanna, the race was also on King of the Can weekend, and Kyle Pierce donned the cape and took his second win down in Pennsylvania.
Action can be seen live Friday night on Race Report TV and Dirt Track Digest TV.
Saturday at Woodhull Raceway is the second and final race of the Dandy Triple Play. Last year, Jordan Hutton won in the series' return to the bullring track, holding off Scott Landers in the final laps.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
Tanner Carrick Pockets Pair of Podiums at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tanner Carrick took part in both the USAC Western States Midget Series event as well as the winged 360ci event and ran well in both as he took second din the midget and third in sprint car action.
“It was a fun night at Placerville Speedway,” Tanner Carrick said. “I have to thank the Sarale family for the opportunity to run one of their midgets, I just wish I could have gotten them the win. I also have to thank my team for giving me a really good car again at Placerville.”
With 25 winged 360ci sprint cars on hand for the Placerville Speedway’s point paying event, Carrick got the night kicked off by timing the CVC/CWA/Cemex backed No. 83T entry in second fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up fourth in his heat race, Carrick simply needed to transfer into the feature event to earn a berth in the redraw. The Lincoln, CA driver did just that as his fourth place finish moved his night along and then the five-pill placed him in the third row for the 25-lapper.
When the feature event went green, Carrick was patient in the early laps as he settled into fifth before using a lap six restart to race into third. Once in third, Carrick chased after the lead duo of Austin Wood and Chance Grasty, but each time traffic came into the equation an untimely yellow would fly.
Holding on firmly to third, Carrick accepted the checkered flag with another podium at the Ľ mile bullring as finished in the show position.
Also taking part in USAC Western States Midget action, Carrick acclimated to the Sarale Motorsports No. 32X entry quickly as he paced the field in qualifying and earned fast time honors.
Lining up in the third row of his heat race, Carrick had his elbows up as he sliced and diced his way forward. Racing his way into second, Carrick solidified himself in the feature event inversion as he took the green flag from the sixth starting spot.
On the slick surface, Carrick worked his way forward as he chased after early leader, Cade Lewis.
Unable to catch Lewis as they ran through traffic, Carrick capped off a very strong night as he finished second giving him his second podium of the night.
“Really good night in both cars, and it was fun to rip around the slick surface all night long,” Carrick said. “Thank you to everyone who makes it all possible.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 52, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 25, Top 10’s: 33
ON TAP: Carrick will head to Merced Speedway on Saturday night with the World of Outlaws.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Dakota Albright Endures Early Contact at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Making it back to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night after scratching from last weekend’s Nor*Cal Posse Shootout after time trials, Dakota Albright was eager to return to racing action during his rookie campaign, but his night was again cut short as he endured contact from a spinning car at the start o the feature event.
“It has really been a tough year, but it has not been from lack of effort from Rick, Dan, and everyone involved with this team,” Albright said. “We have had some issues keep us sidelined at times, and we hit the track Saturday hoping they were rectified. It was still off, but we still did what we could to fight through the night.”
With 25 cars checked in, Albright gave the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/Sacramento Battery/Morgan Precision Roofing backed No. 34 all it had and ended up 22nd fastest after going out nearly last in the session.
Lining up in the third row of his heat race, the Waterford, CA driver got the jump on his fellow third row starter and moved into fifth. Needing to get into the Top-Four to transfer directly into the feature event Albright was unable to get into the final transfer position as his fifth-place finish forced him into the semi.
Lining up in the second row of the ‘B’, Albright was able to move around slick surface and search the top and the bottom as he held down the third position with the top-four finishers extending their nights.
Still dealing with gremlins under the hood, he was able to safely take the transfer as he locked into the final row of the 25-lap feature event.
Moving into the ‘A’, the second attempted start of the race spelled out disaster for Albright and Spencer Motorsports. Coming to green, an out-of-control car lambasted the side of Albright causing severe damage to his entry and brought his night to an abrupt ending.
“It was a bit of a frustrating night for all of us, and then to have that happen in the feature was the icing on the cake,” Albright said. “It caused a lot of damage to our frame, and with not very many races left in Nor*Cal, I’m not sure if we will get another shot at it this team in the winged sprint car. I hate it for Rick and Dan and everyone that helps, but I really do appreciate how hard they continue to work.”
Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.
ON TAP: At this time, Albright’s next event will be the Wayne Albright Memorial at Merced Speedway with BCRA on October 5th.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.
You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.
Lucas Oil Speedway Spotlight: Wing or not, Doney looks to keep rising at 14th annual Hockett-McMillin Memorial
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 10, 2024) - One of the rising
prospects of sprint-car racing is far too young to have seen Jesse Hockett
impress in both the winged and wingless divisions of the sport.
But Xavier Doney has heard plenty of stories about his
fellow Missourian.
Doney, an 18-year-old from Odessa, said one of his favorites
is the one about Hockett starting a feature from tailback - apparently on a
dare - at Double X Speedway in California, Mo. He drove around the field and
into victory lane just making the paycheck and trophy celebration sweeter.
And moreover, it didn't seem to matter which variety of
sprint car Hockett drove prior to his passing at the age of 29.
“I know he raced wing and non-wing and was good in both,”
Doney said of Hockett, who was from Warsaw.
This week’s 14th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin
Memorial offers Doney an opportunity to pay tribute to Hockett in the
ultimate way. Doney, too, drives both styles of sprint cars with skill and
will be one to watch in both the POWRi 410 Sprints and POWRi WAR in three
nights of action starting on Thursday.
The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of
Hockett, who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions
when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief,
Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006.
“I think it’s a really cool event that honors Jesse Hockett
and Daniel McMillin. It’s one of the biggest events in the Midwest all year
long,” Doney said. “Lots of cars, lots of good, hard racing. This year they
have the 410s which I’m excited to run that, because we’ve been fast there
in the past with the wing on.”
Just last month at Lucas Oil Speedway, Doney drove to
victory lane in his winged 410 at the POWRi Summer Thunder. He set fast
qualifying time and led all 30 laps of the feature, holding off Ayrton
Gennetten in the late going, for the $5,000 prize.
This week, the stakes are higher. Preliminary-night features
for the 410s will pay $3,000 to win Thursday and Friday before the $10,000
finale on Saturday. Meanwhile, Doney also will have his wingless sprint
ready. He’s finished second in that portion of the Hockett twice, including
one year ago.
There’s a definite boost of confidence after the recent
success, plus an eye-opening showing earlier in the summer as the Kubota
High Limit series visited Lucas Oil Speedway.
“At the High Limit race I ran fourth quick the second night
in qualifying and unfortunately it got rained out,” Doney said. “I know that
I’m fast at Wheatland in the wing and non-wing, I just haven’t got it done
in the non-wing yet. We were second last year and second three years ago. So
we just haven’t quite been able to pull it off.”
Doney began racing quarter midgets when he was 6. He
explains his fascination with the open-wheel style of racing began when the
family went to a car show in Kansas City for his sixth birthday. Prior to
that, it was made clear that he would not follow his dad's racing path.
“My dad (Mike Doney) raced hare scrambles before I was born,
on dirt bikes,” Xavier said. “My mom thought dirt bikes were too dangerous.
We went to World of Wheels show and had to take an elevator because they
didn’t allow strollers up the escalators and my little sister was with us.
We went in the elevator and went up to the main floor of the car show and
the door opened and the quarter-midget was sitting there.
"I was in awe. I knew from then on that’s what I wanted to
do. For my sixth birthday, my dad got me a couple of quarter midgets and
been racing since.”
Doney graduated to sprints four years ago and finished
top-five in his first five winged features, at Lucas Oil Speedway and Lake
Ozark Speedway. Lots of wins podium finishes have followed in both wings and
non-wings. Doney not only drives, but helps build some of the fastest sprint
cars around as a fabricator/welder at the renowned Schnee-Lawson Chassis in
his hometown.
And Xavier is not the only member of the family going fast
on the dirt. Natalie, his 15-year-old sister who was in that stroller at
World of Wheels, recently debuted in a 410 Sprint at Lake Ozark Speedway and
made the A feature the second night of the two-night show, finishing 21st.
“I thought she did pretty good. She beat a few regular 410
drivers, which is a feat on its own, especially being her first night out,”
Xavier said. “We’re a really close family. We’re all on the same race team
and share information with each other. We’re trying to grow (as a race team)
at the same time.”
Fans who want to follow the Doney-Lawson Race Team can look
for winged car No. 74 (Xavier) and 74N (Natalie).
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday with
grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6 and racing at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, pit
gates open at 3 p.m. with grandstands at 4, hot laps at 5:30 and racing at
6:35 p.m.
Thursday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $22
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $45
3-Day Pit Pass - $135
Friday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $22
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $45
Saturday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $32
Adults (13 and up) - $35
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $80
Pit Pass - $45
Camping: Daily Rates
Dry Camping $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a
night per person)
Reserve Dry $25/Night (limited availability) (up to 6
people, $5 additional a night per person)
Reserved Electric & Water $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5
additional a night per person, limited availability)
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway
event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via
email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS RETURN TO PERRIS SEPTEMBER 21ST
(Perris, CA, September 9, 2024) The 29th season of racing at
Perris Auto Speedway will hit the home stretch when the Avanti Windows and
Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series returns to the famous Riverside County
half-mile clay oval on September 21st. For fans of LKQ Pick Your Part Night
of Destruction, the event that was postponed last Saturday due to the
scorching heat has been rescheduled for Saturday night, October 5th.
The USAC/CRA Series has had one of the best championship chases in its 20-season history. Just when it appeared that Yucaipa, California’s Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm began to ease away from the competition, Laveen, Arizona’s RJ Johnson closed the gap dramatically when he won his second main event of the season last Saturday night at the Santa Maria Speedway.
That victory, which was Johnson’s second of the 2024 campaign, allowed him to close to within seven points of Malcolm heading into the race on the 21st at The PAS. All told, nine different drivers have posted wins in the first 14 races of the year. Only three drivers, Malcolm, Johnson, and Yorba Linda, California’s Matt Mitchell, have more than one victory. Malcolm leads the way with four, and Johnson and Mitchell have two apiece.
Malcolm and Mitchell have two wins each in the season's first seven races at Perris. David Gasper of Goleta, California, San Diego’s AJ Bender, and “The Cadillac” Cody Williams each have one win.
“The racing has been great all season long in USAC/CRA,” Perris promoter Don Kazarian enthused. “Lots of different winners on the circuit and great battles in the point standings. Not only the fight for the lead but all the way back to seventh or eighth. The positions keep changing.”
The stars and cars of USAC/CRA will be joined by the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and the PASSCAR Super Stocks, and American Factory Stocks on the 21st.
The Night of Destruction slated for last Saturday night at The PAS was postponed until October 5th due to the scorching temperatures. On top of the intense heat, a surprise thunderstorm, festooned with thunder, lightning, and hail, pounded the track late in the afternoon.
“I never thought I would have to cancel a race because of the heat,” Kazarian said. “As it turned out, even if we had not canceled because of the heat, we would have had to throw in the towel when the unexpected thunderstorm hit the track on Saturday.
Adult tickets for the next battle in the season-long USAC/CRA war on September 21st are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids ages 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10 for parking.
Tickets for the October 5th Night of Destruction presented by LKQ Pick Your Part are $20.00 for those 13 years of age and older. For kids six to 12, it is only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.
Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window every race night for fans who do not wish to purchase in advance.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 5th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com
Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/
GAS Chassis
Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/
Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/
Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/
Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/
LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/
Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/
Mike’s Produce
Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/
Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/
Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/
Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/
Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/
Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/
Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/
4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/
For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.
Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl
Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/
Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/
Coors Light Big Trophy Night caps championship season at Placerville Speedway
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…What started out in April will finish up this Saturday September 14th when Placerville Speedway plays host to Coors Light Big Trophy Championship Night.
All four track champions will be crowned on Saturday, while main event winners go home with the perpetual six-foot tall trophies as part of Big Trophy Night.
Placerville Sprint Car veteran Jimmy Trulli will also call it a career on Saturday after 38 years behind the wheel. Trulli and his No. 33T have been synonymous over the years at Placerville Speedway and we look forward to giving him a proper send-off on Coors Light Champ Night.
Going into Saturday the title race is still a close one when it comes to the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg holds onto a slim nine-point lead over Bubba Decaires with one race left.
Forsberg is in search of championship number 10 on the red clay, while Decaires looks to join his father as a Placerville Speedway titlist. Modesto’s Tony Gomes put on the charge last week and is still withing striking distance, sitting just 22-markers back in third.
Placerville’s Shane Hopkins and Sacramento’s Austin Wood round out the top five in points heading into the finale. Wood is fresh off his first career Sprint Car victory this past Saturday.
The Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Model season has been dominated by Martinez driver Anthony Slaney. The driver of the Xtreme No. 4x has rocketed his way to five wins in the seven events contested during 2024.
Slaney holds a 28-point lead over Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr at the top of the standings. Garden Valley’s Jay Norton, Placerville’s Tyler Lightfoot and Yuba City’s Rod Oliver rank third through fifth respectively.
Oakley’s Nick Baldwin looks to wrap up his sixth Red Hawk Casino Pure Stock championship on Coors Light Big Trophy Night. Baldwin claimed his sixth feature victory of the campaign during a wild main event this past weekend.
Diamond Springs’ Kevin Jinkerson has also put together a solid season with four wins and is 26-points behind Baldwin for the top-spot. Placerville’s Tyler Lightfoot, Orangevale’s Tommy Sturgeon and Cameron Park’s Jason Ramos complete the top five.
Placerville’s own Mike Miller has been the man when it comes to the Mountain Democrat Mini Truck division once again. Miller has won five of the six races and looks to cap off his third truck title at the track. Pilot Hill’s Luke Costa goes into Saturday ranking second, ahead of Nevada racer Howard Miller, and Placerville drivers Paizlee and Paige Miller.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday September 14th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders.
Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-091424
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
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Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday September 14: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | Coors Light Big Trophy Championship Night
Friday September 20: Malicious Monster Trucks | Insanity
Tour
Saturday September 21: Malicious Monster Trucks | Insanity Tour
Saturday October 5: AMA District 36 Flat Track Motorcycle
Racing presented by Fast Time Promotions
Friday November 15: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets plus Wingless
BCRA Lightning Sprints | Hangtown 100
Saturday November 16: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets plus Wingless
BCRA Lightning Sprints | Hangtown 100
FRED RANNARD, SR OPEN WHEEL CLASSIC
Dear Friends,
On behalf of my entire family thank you for your support of the eighth
annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel Classic last weekend at Agassiz
Speedway.
The weather was great, the crowd was excellent and once again it was a
record breaking weekend. We had the largest car count, most prize money paid
and most prize giveaways for the fans in eight years. The 29 sprint cars
that were present was the most cars in any one division that local track
historians could recall in the 54 year history of the facility.
Langley, BC's Tyson Cross received $1,250 for winning his third Can Am
Sprint Car series feature of 2024 and became the first repeat winner of the
sprint car portion of the event. Victoria's Zack Zeinstra took home $1,000
for his victory in the highest paying dwarf car race in B.C. history after
his older brother Darian won last year. Bradie Rogers from Chilliwack won
$500 for winning the midget main event for the second year in a row.
As part of opening ceremonies drivers from as far away as Prince George, BC,
Vancouver Island and Spokane, Washington introduced themselves to the near
capacity crowd before Brian Globe sang the national anthems. Friday night's
barbecue after practice and Saturday's post race celebrations lasted well
into the night.
It takes a team effort to put on an event like this and we thank the staff
at Agassiz Speedway, the drivers, crews and officials from the Can Am Sprint
Car series, the Vancouver Island Dwarf Car Club, the AMCA Bandit Dwarf Cars,
the Northwest Focus Midgets, the Agassiz Midgets, our generous sponsors and
fans.
Thank you again to everyone and we look forward to seeing you in 2025.
Sincerely,
Fred Rannard, Jr. and family
..............................................Thanks to the following for
their support of the eighth annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel Classic:
Brian's Auto Glass, Bulldog and Sons Transport, Missile Motorsports, Jim and
John Steele, Tony Kaest, Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products, Harding
Motorsport Supply, Leslie McKellar Photography, Key Welding, Bob Unger, Art
Boyle, the Willison family, Tron Fabrication, Rob Angus Real Estate, Crazy
Cowgirl Beef Jerky, Jeff Kennedy Racing, Cole Sorenson, Slater Shine Auto
Detailing, the Shaun In The Dirt Racing podcast, Chris Thimer Racing, Patty
Bennett Trophies, Kinetic Signs, Kurt Bliss Photos, Jiffy Lube of Chilliwack,
Fountain Tire of Chilliwack, Kent Outdoors, Lordco Auto Parts, High Limit
Racing, Brad Sweet Racing, Jason Meyers Racing, Corey Day Racing, Kasey
Kahne Racing, Globe Racing, Rutz Racing, Deming Speedway, Skagit Speedway
and Vancouver Giants Hockey.
Brown with speed in Port Royal’s Tuscarora 50;
Lernerville doubleheader next
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (September 10, 2024) – Blackjack’s return
to sprint car competition resulted in success for the Higginsville,
Missouri, native, not just qualifying for Port Royal Speedway’s coveted
Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7, but ultimately commencing action with
back-to-back top-tens during preliminary competition, all of which
highlighted with a fifth-place outcome in The Night Before The 50 on Friday,
September 6. Brown started from the pole in Friday’s headliner, leading the
first few circuits before Aaron Reutzel took control with three laps
recorded.
As noted, Brian Brown’s Port Royal Speedway stat card
included back-to-back top-ten appearances, launching his weekend at the
Juniata County Fairgrounds with a ninth-place score on Thursday, September
5; he started fourth.
Unfortunately, contact with the outside retaining wall
during Saturday’s heat race put Brown behind the eight ball for the weekend
finale. Despite the hiccup, he would eventually transfer through the B-Main
and race on to be scored 25th in the $57,000-to-win 50-lapper.
Brown’s recent absence from sprint car competition was due
to an emergency appendix removal.
“I was pretty happy with the weekend, especially with just
having surgery. We really weren’t sure what to expect,” Brown, ace of the
Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew
Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, stated. “We
unloaded with great speed on Thursday and Friday. Recorded two solid
top-tens and really put ourselves in a great position on Friday with a dash
victory and earning the pole. Saturday just didn’t work out how we planned.
We qualified well again, but tore up some things in the heat when we made
contact with the wall. We still raced on to make the show, but we had some
work to do.
“Overall, super proud of my team. They did a phenomenal job
in keeping me comfortable and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the
year.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
High Limit Racing doubleheader at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver,
Pennsylvania, on September 13-14.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 26
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50
preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
14th annual Hockett-McMillin Memorial rolls into Lucas Oil Speedway this week
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 9, 2024) - It's become an annual highlight on the open-wheel calendar, where drivers and fans return to Lucas Oil Speedway each September for high-level racing, big prize money and to pay tribute to a pair of legends.
The 14th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial is set for three big nights of racing, Thursday through Saturday, as the POWRi 410 Sprints and POWRi WAR Sprints converge on Lucas Oil Speedway.
The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006.
The POWRI 410 winged portion of the program will race for $3,000-to-win in preliminary features the first two nights before going after a big $10,000 prize in Saturday's finale. For the wingless cars of the POWRi WAR, features will pay $2,000 to win on the preliminary nights and $4,077 on Saturday night.
"This event not only serves as a tribute to the remarkable careers and contributions of Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin, but also carries on their passion and dedication to sprint car racing, as the Memorial continues to draw race fans and drivers from across the nation” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said.
Defending Hockett-McMillin Memorial champions are Ryan Timms of Oklahoma City in the winged sprints and Ricky Lewis of Amarillo, Calif., in the WAR division. As the POWRi cars appeared at Lucas Oil Speedway for the Summer Shootout last month, Xavier Doney from Odessa earned the 410 Sprint victory and Richie Tosh of Salado, Ark., captured the WAR victory.
Payouts for the POWRi 410 Sprints preliminary nights on Thursday and Friday: 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,300, 4. $1000, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $500, 9. $480, 10. $460, 11. $440, 12. $420, 13-24: $400. Non-Qualifiers: $100.
Payout for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial Saturday night for the POWRi 410 Sprints: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $2,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,150, 7. $1100, 8. $1000, 9. $900, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $525, 15. $500, 16. $475, 17. $450, 18. $425, 19-24: $400; Non-Transfers: $100.
Payout for preliminary nights for POWRi WAR on Thursday and Friday: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $225, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200; Non-Qualifiers: $50.
Payout for the POWRi WAR Sprint on Saturday: 1. $4,077, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $550, 7. $525, 8. $500, 9. $475, 10. $450, 11. $445, 12. $440, 13. $435, 14. $430, 15. $425, 16-22: $400; Non-Transfers: $50.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6 and racing at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, pit gates open at 3 p.m. with grandstands at 4, hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6:35 p.m.
Thursday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $22
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $45
3-Day Pit Pass - $135
Friday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $22
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $45
Saturday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (13 and up) - $32
Adults (13 and up) - $35
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32
Youth (6 to 12) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $80
Pit Pass - $45
Camping: Daily Rates
Dry Camping $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
Reserve Dry $25/Night (limited availability) (up to 6 people, $5 additional a night per person)
Reserved Electric & Water $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person, limited availability)
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
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Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience.
For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway
Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title.
Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events.
Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
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Huset's Speedway Adds Three New Champions During Diverse Season That Showcased 37 Different Winners in 43 Main Events
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Sept. 9, 2024) - The racing at Huset's Speedway was electric in 2024.
It was also extremely diverse with 37 different feature winners in 43 main events as well as three first-time track champions, who all used consistency to climb to the top of the podium.
Kaleb Johnson produced a top-10 result in all but one weekly program en route to the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars title.
J.J. Zebell earned the most top fives in Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks competition to lead the way to the championship.
Brady Donnohue posted the most Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series top 10s to capture the crown.
Cory Yeigh was the only three-time winner at Huset's Speedway this season with Zach Olivier joining him as a two-time victor in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks division. Ryan Timms and Garet Williamson were tied for the most Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars victories with two apiece. The only other multiple-race winner at the track this season was Bobby Pierce, who won both Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series preliminary nights during the Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass.
Additional Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars feature winners include: Scott Bogucki, Tyler Drueke, Tim Kaeding, Anthony Macri, Austin McCarl and Daison Pursley.
Other Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks winners include: Mike Chaney, Tim Dann, Brandon Ferguson, Brylee Gough, Craig Hanisch and Zebell.
The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series division was the only one to not have a repeat winner this season as Dusty Ballenger, Nate Barger, Brandon Bosma, Donnohue, Monty Ferriera, Jared Jansen, Zach Patterson, Andrew Sullivan, Cole Vanderheiden and Gaige Weldon each recorded a triumph.
Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo and Michael "Buddy" Kofoid captured the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series wins with Kofoid's victory during the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS worth a whopping $100,000. Devin Moran topped the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finale during the $53,000-to-win Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass.
Ricky Thornton Jr. and Tad Pospisil were the Tri-State Late Models winners. Justin Zeitner and Bill Leighton garnered Malvern Bank SLMR Series triumphs. Kelly Shryock claimed the lone IMCA Stock Car main event.
Stay tuned to the Huset's Speedway social media channels throughout the offseason for the release of the 2025 racing schedule.
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Ryan Timms - 2 (June 16 and Aug. 25); Garet Williamson - 2(July 7 and July 28); Scott Bogucki - 1(July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); and Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Cory Yeigh - 3(May 26, June 2 and July 28); Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Mike Chaney - 1 (Aug. 30); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brandon Ferguson - 1 (Aug. 25); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Jared Jansen - 1 (Aug. 25); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26); and Gaige Weldon - 1 (July 28)
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
Kaleb Johnson Records Top Five During Stewart Alley Memorial
Inside Line Promotions - EAGLE, Neb. (Sept. 9, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson garnered his 13 th top-five result of the season on Sunday during the Stewart Alley Memorial at Eagle Raceway.
Johnson, who was driving for Dennis Gainey, qualified second quickest in his group and advanced a pair of positions in a heat race to finish fourth. That performance and a fortunate redraw garnered the pole position for the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars main event.
"It went pretty well," he said. "We had speed right out of the box and I felt pretty good all night. We qualified solid and moved forward a couple of spots in the heat race. We lucked into a good redraw and led about seven laps or eight laps. I think I stayed on the bottom a lap or two too long. We fell to third and then got passed on a late-race restart to finish fourth. It's good to have speed going into these next few weeks."
Johnson kicked off the weekend on Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., during the 24 th annual Jerry Richert Memorial with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series. He timed in ninth quickest and won a heat race to advance into a dash. Johnson gained a position to place third, lining him up on the outside of the third row in the A Main.
"I was running fifth on a restart with two to go when we ran out of fuel," he said. "We came to the green and it started cutting out pretty bad. I coasted to the finish. It was good to have speed all night and be in contention, but it was a frustrating result to end the night."
Johnson was credited with a 16th-place result.
Johnson plans to finish this season driving for Gainey in select 360ci and 410ci winged sprint car events. Next up is an ASCS National Tour race at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, this Tuesday followed by a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars show on Saturday at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa.
"I feel pretty confident as I have laps at both tracks where we're racing this week," he said. "I'm hoping to keep the momentum up with Dennis and the team. We've had some good runs and I hope to be contention to at least get some top fives this week."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 16 (6).
Sept. 8 - Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 4 (1).
SEASON STATS -
46 races, 1 win, 13 top fives, 28 top 10s, 33 top 15s, 37 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Tuesday at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, with the ASCS National Tour and Saturday at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
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Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Earn Two Top Fives During Opening Weekend of World of Outlaws Western Swing
Inside Line Promotions - HANFORD, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports posted a pair of fifth-place finishes last weekend during the opening doubleheader of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series California Swing.
The two top fives gives David Gravel 35 top-five finishes during World of Outlaws competition this season.
"We left the weekend happy and proud of our performances on tracks that typically I'm not the best at," he said. "I felt we easily could have run seventh each night. To finish strong with top fives and end the features going forward felt good."
The weekend began on Friday at the Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, where Gravel qualified second quickest. He then won a heat race to advance into the dash. Unfortunately, he pulled the third-highest number - six - on a track that was tough to pass on. Gravel placed sixth in the dash and picked up one position in the Stockton Showdown A Main.
"It was tough, but I knew early on with the fuel load the car would be tippy, like want to bike up," he said. "As we burned the fuel load off we could be more aggressive. We were able to do that and pick off a couple of guys at the end."
Kings Speedway hosted the Tom Tarlton Classic on Saturday. Gravel was fifth quickest in qualifying. A third-place result in a heat race lined him up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event. Gravel clawed forward a trio of positions to secure the top five.
"It was a bummer we didn't make the dash through the heat race, but we were a little off and there was another car that did a good job," he said. "We started that feature going backwards and fell to 10th. I was able to pick guys off one by one. (Tim Kaeding) got in a wreck and came across the track. I knew that was close and thought we were going to get cleaned out. We missed it and were able to gain that spot and then get by Gio (Scelzi) at the end to run fifth."
Gravel continues to hold a 110-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering the 'Nashville West' Showdown this Friday at Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, Calif. Merced Speedway in Merced, Calif., hosts the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown on Saturday.
Gravel's best outing at Bakersfield Speedway was a third-place result in 2016. He won a World of Outlaws race at Merced Speedway in 2014.
"It's two wild cards," he said. "We've only been to Merced one time since the high-banked configuration. And the last time we were at Bakersfield in the No. 2 car we were really good, but got into a crash and broke the steering. I'm excited to go back as it's one of the tracks I'm more looking forward to on the West Coast."
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 6 - Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, Calif. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (6); Feature: 5 (6).
Sept. 7 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. - Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 3 (2); Feature: 5 (8).
SEASON STATS -
57 races, 14 wins, 37 top fives, 51 top 10s, 55 top 15s, 55 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, Calif., for the 'Nashville West' Showdown and Saturday at Merced Speedway in Merced, Calif., for the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Andy Forsberg 4th at Placerville Speedway As He Brings Point Lead Into Season Finale
PETERSEN MEDIA: Saturday night at Placerville Speedway, Andy Forsberg remained in the driver’s season for the season long championship as he picked up a fourth-place finish and heads into Saturday’s finale with a slim nine point advantage over Bubba DeCaires.
“We had a solid night, but we will have to make sure we can be even better this week at the final points race,” Andy Forsberg. “I haven’t been able to get us timed in all that well and then despite being on the front row Saturday night, I flat got passed and it took us out of the redraw.”
With 25 cars on hand for the track’s penultimate race of the 2024 season, Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver got the initial jump, but he soon felt pressure form youngster, Austin Wood. With Wood able to get by Forsberg, the veteran began his pursuit of the race leader.
Unable to get back to the top spot, Forsberg was safely in the feature event though by not making the redraw he lined up 10th on the extremely slick Placerville Speedway surface.
Following a quick rework of the surface before the feature event, the field was set for 25 laps on the bullring. The start of the race however, got off to a rough start and it set the tone for what was to come.
Despite the race being slowed by several cautions, Forsberg was able to keep his nose clean and march towards the front. Once he got into fourth, he was able to keep pace with third running Tanner Carrick, but the lead duo of Austin Wood and Chance Grasty had a much quicker pace going.
Though he closed in on Carrick, Forsberg soon felt pressure from both Tony Gomes and Bubba DeCaires and it turned into a battle between three of the championship contenders in the closing laps.
Hanging on to fourth, Forsberg closed the night out with the Top-5 result and picked up three points over DeCaires as he sits 9 points ahead of him heading into Saturday’s finale.
“It is crazy to me that we are already to the point season finale,” Forsberg added. “With how the season started with so many rain outs, and then the weird breaks we had in the schedule, it seemingly flew by. We will do our best to have everything in order for next weekend and see how it all plays out.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-38, Wins-4, Top 5’s-19, Top 10’s-25
ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be back at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for their final appearance of the year at the track.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Tony Gomes Hard Charges to 5th Place Finish at
Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to point race action at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tony Gomes overcame issues in his heat race and charged from 17th to finish fifth in the track’s penultimate winged 360ci race of the season.
“The night started off really well, but in our heat race I got into a bad spot and it resulted in a DNF,” Tony Gomes said. “We had a fast car, and that showed as we won the ‘B’, and charged from 17th to 5th in the feature.”
With 25 cars on hand after an extended break from point racing at the track, Gomes kicked the night off by timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in third quickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, a couple of negated starts finally saw the race come to life. Racing out of turn four contact ensued between Gomes and another competitor, and in turns one and two the front end gave way as Gomes spun around a brought out the yellow.
Despite the crew giving it a valiant effort in the work area, Gomes’ heat was over and he was forced into the ‘B’, which he did go on to win going away.
Lining up from the ninth row for the 25-lap feature event, Gomes quickly worked his way forward as he was in 11th on the fourth lap and looking for a way into the Top-10.
Up to seventh on the sixth lap, Gomes was in sixth a lap later as the race got into a steady flow on the slick Placerville Speedway surface. Working into fifth on the 18th lap, Gomes was in a three-car battle with the two other Championship hopefuls as they battled for positions fourth-sixth.
Continuing to battle as the laps clicked off, Gomes took the checkered flag with a fifth-place finish and sits just 22 points out of the lead in the season long point standings heading into next weekend’s finale.
“I feel very good about our car heading into the finale, and if we can carry the same speed into this weekend’s race we should have a very fun night,” Gomes added. “Thanks to Cody and Bobby for working so hard on Saturday night, and thanks to Cody and Mandi for their continued support. We also all want to wish our good buddy John the best as he goes in for surgery this week.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes return to point racing at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-15, Wins-1, Top 5’s-6, Top 10’s-13
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports Record Two More IRA Podiums
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PETERSEN MEDIA: Spending another weekend competing with the IRA, Joel Myer Jr and Hayward Motorsports continued to run extremely well with the series as the California product backed up last weekend’s sweep with two more podiums.
“We moved forward in both features, and put ourselves in a good spot both nights, we just didn’t quite have enough to be a couple of spots better each night,” Joel Myers Jr said. “Still, continuing to run these places for the first or second time and run up front is a testament to how hard everyone works.”
Friday night the double header weekend kicked off at Gondik Law Speedway where Myers timed the SHITI Coolers/Eddie Gilstrap Motors/Dirt Dudes Excavating backed No. 19h in second fastest in time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Sebastopol, CA wheelman powered his way to a second-place finish and locked himself into Dash No. 1, which set the inside starting positions for the feature event.
Gridding the field from the fifth position, Myers Jr got off to a good start as he was able to power his way up to third. Hanging on to a third-place finish, Myers Jr locked himself into the fifth starting position for the 25-lap feature event.
Battling between fifth and sixth during the opening stanzas of the feature event, Meyers Jr finally was able to create some separation on the sixth lap as he settled into the Top-5.
Continuing to make good laps in the fifth spot, the last four laps saw the 18-year-old do some moving and shaking. Moving into fourth on the 21st lap, Jr took over third on lap 24, and another move on the final lap saw him tally a second-place finish at the stripe as he chased behind Danny Sams.
Following the IRA to Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday night, Myers Jr again timed in well to kick the night off as he ended up fifth on the speed charts. Picking up a fourth-place finish in heat race competition, Myers Jr again found himself in a Dash as a fifth place finish in Dash No. 2 put him 10th on the starting grid for the 30-lap finale.
Against a stout field on cars on hand at the New Richmond, WI facility, Myers Jr quickly began working his way forward as he moved into eighth on the race’s third lap, before moving into sixth on the 10th lap.
Looking for a way into the Top-Five, Myers Jr slid into fifth on the 13th lap and found himself in an entertaining battle with the likes of Kerry Madsen and Justin Henderson as they all battled for position up front.
Working into second on the 21st lap, Madsen continued to stalk him and snuck past on the 28th lap to drop Myers Jr back to third where he went on to finish.
“We had some good battles all weekend long, and raced alongside some very good cars,” Myers Jr said. “With tracks continuing to have series finale, these fields of cars continue to look a little different and it makes it fun to race against some different drivers. Big thanks to Brodie Hayward, and all of our partners for their continued support.”
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 44, Wins-10, Top-5’s- 19, Top-10’s-25
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports are slated to take part in the Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday before a Sunday night event at Terre Haute Action Track.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Registration For The 40th Annual Tulsa Shootout Begins September 25
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (September 9, 2024) The American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink takes place December 30, 2024, through January 4, 2025, and it's almost time to enter the 40th running of the "Mecca of Micros".
Looking back to the 2024 event, 1,698 confirmed entries out of 1,752 checked in. A total of 368 races were contested, including 3,494 green flag laps. There were 709 Drivers from 42 states and five countries (USA, Aust. Can, Neth, NZ) in competition.
Online entry will open at Midnight on September 25, 2024 on http://www.tulsashootout.com. Early entry is $100 per class and will run through November 28, 2024. Starting November 29, 2024, the cost per class will be $125, and will close on December 13, 2024. After that, teams will have to enter at the event during check-in on Monday, December 30, 2024.
The entry blank has be mailed out to our competitor database, and can be returned to 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112, or faxed to (918) 836-5517. Entries can also be phoned in to (918) 838-3777 or (918) 606-2592, Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT).
A quick reminder to teams regarding car numbers.
We do not allow reflective numbers. If your numbers are borderline or not readable, you will need to fix them. You will be given one warning during practice to fix your numbers. Numbers not fixed by race time will result in disqualification, and you will not be allowed to enter the racetrack.
Non-Wing Classes must have a number on the nose of your car. The letter must be above the number and legible. Winged Classes must have numbers on both sideboards. All cars must have legible numbers on the tail tank. Car numbers are a max of three digits. That includes the use of a letter.
For example, a car can be No. 100, or No. 10x. Not No. 100x.
Remember, we have three people hand scoring because sometimes the transponder system does go down, they fall off the car, or just stop working. We need to be able to read all car numbers so you are not scored incorrectly and also to speed up time under caution. It also helps our infield crew to move cars around when a RACEceiver malfunctions. Contrast is important. Black on black with a hint of grey is not readable when a car is in motion, especially from a distance.
Featured classes at the 40th running of the American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout include Coles County Speedway Winged Outlaw, Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw, EVO Fuel Injection A-Class Winged, Joe’s Racing Products Stock Non-Wing, K&B Racing Restricted A-Class, and Flying A Motorsports Junior Sprints. Information regarding specific daily running orders will be established after entries open. Online entry will be available as well as entry by phone at (918) 838-3777.
Rules questions can be directed to Matt Ward, who is the director of competition for the American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout. Contact for Matt Ward includes Cell Phone at (918) 995-1650 or the office at (918) 838-3777. To dispel any rumors, the rules for stock engines are not changing and will remain in alignment with NOW600, KKM events, and Port City Raceway.
Fans not able to attend the 40th annual American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout can see every lap of action on http://www.floracing.com.
The American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout takes place at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. More information on the event will be released as the event draws closer. All official rules, event information, and dates are online at http://www.tulsashootout.com. Fans can also follow the American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout at https://www.facebook.com/TulsaShootout and on Twitter (@TulsaShootout).
Quick Notes:
Event: 40th annual Tulsa Shootout
Where: SageNet Center – 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114
Parking: December 30, 2024 starting at 7:00 A.M.
Practice: December 31, 2024 starting at 8:00 A.M. Racing to follow
Event Dates: December 31, 2024 - January 4, 2025
Early Entry ($100/class entered): September 25, 2024 – November 28, 2024
Late Entry ($125/class entered): November 29, 2024 – December 13, 2024
At Race Entry ($125/class entered): December 30, 2024
Entries can be paid by Cash, Master Card, or Visa. No personal checks are accepted without prior approval. Entry includes Sunday Pit Pass.
Mail Entries To: Tulsa Shootout 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112
Fax Entries To: (918) 836-5517
Call Entries To: (918) 838-3777 or (918) 606-2592
Enter Online At: http://www.tulsashootout.com
Entries will NOT be accepted via social media.
**Rules for the represented classes can be found at https://www.tulsashootout.com/classes. For any clarification on rules, contact Matt Ward at (918) 995-1650 or (918) 838-3777.
All times and order of events are tentative and subject to change based on the number of entries. The number of races will be determined after check-in has closed.
Tentative Daily Times
All times and order of events are tentative and subject to change based on the number of entries. The number of races will be determined after check-in has closed.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024
7:00 AM........................................Early Parking
3:00 PM........................................Regular Parking
12:00PM - 8:00 PM.......................Sign-In / Pit Passes
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024
8:00 AM.......................................Practice Begins
6:00 PM........................................Restrictor Tech
7:00 PM……………………………………..Racing
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
Pit Pass $30
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
7:00 AM........................................Building Open
9:00 AM.........................................Racing
Pit Passes sold at the North and South entrances only.
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
General Admission $15
Pit Pass $30
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025
7:00 AM........................................Building Opens
9:00 AM.......................................Racing
Pit Passes sold at the North and South entrances only.
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
General Admission $15
Pit Pass $30
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
7:00 AM........................................Building Opens
9:00 AM........................................Racing
Pit Passes sold at the North and South entrances only.
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
General Admission $15
Pit Pass $30
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
7:00 AM........................................Building Opens
9:00 AM.......................................Racing
5:00 PM.........................................Opening Ceremonies
All LCQ's & A Features Following Opening Ceremonies
Pit Passes sold at the North and South entrances only.
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
General Admission $20
Pit Pass $40
Follow Us Online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TulsaShootout
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TulsaShootout
Website: https://www.tulsashootout.com
2025 Class Lineup
Coles County Speedway Winged Outlaw
Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw
EVO Fuel Injection A-Class Winged
Joe’s Racing Products Stock Non-Wing
K&B Racing Restricted A-Class
Flying A Motorsports Junior Sprints
Event Broadcast:
Live Online PPV: http://www.floracing.com
Tulsa Shootout Past Champions (Current Classes)
Winged Outlaw: Keith Crawford (1990), Pete Frazier (1993), Pete Frazier (1994), Steve Frisell (1995), Chad Davenport (1996), Rick King (1997), Pete Frazier (1998), Lee Waldroop (1999), Paul Carbone (2000), Robert Richardson (2001), Dino Tomassi & Scotty Smith (2002), Bryan Clauson & Jacob Mosley (2003), Rodney Stealy (2004), Stan Yockey & Scotty Smith (2005) , Rodney Stealy (2006), Jerrod Wilson (2007), Brady Bacon (2008), Kevin Bayer (2009), Ryan Reeves (2010), Blake Hahn (2011), Heath Duinkerken (2012), Heath Duinkerken (2013), Frank Flud (2014), Michael Faccinto (2015), Brady Bacon (2016), Joe B. Miller (2017), Christopher Bell (2018), Ben Worth (2019), Emerson Axsom (2020), Mitchell Moles (2021), Craig Ronk (2022), Emerson Axsom (2023), Emerson Axsom (2024)
Non-Wing: Outlaw Blake Hahn (2011), Brock Lemley (2012), Chris Andrews (2013), Steven Shebester (2014), Trey Marcham (2015), Chris Andrews (2016), Tristan Guardino (2017). Jason McDougal (2018), Zeb Wise (2019), Brady Bacon (2020), Kris Carroll (2021), Jeffrey Newell (2022). TJ Smith (2023), Blake Hahn (2024)
Winged A-Class: Willie Bewley (1988), Gary Edwards (1989), David Person (1991), Bubba Hunt (1992), Ryan McDonald (1993), Chris Crawford (1994), Kevin Bayer (1995), Jay Foote (1996), Darren Stewart (1997), Jerrod Wilson (1998), Shawn Wright (1999), Shawn Wright (2000), Brad Best (2002), Dex Eaton (2003), Brady Bacon (2004), Kevin Bayer (2005), Scott Sawyer & Jerrod Wilson (2006), Donnie Ray Crawford (2007), Jerrod Wilson (2008), Gary Taylor (2009), Donnie Ray Crawford (2010), Andrew Deal (2011), Kevin Bayer (2012), Chris Cochran (2013), Tucker Worth (2014), Giovanni Scelzi (2015), Miles Paulus (2016), Ayrton Gennetten (2017), Jason McDougal (2018), Jake Hagopian (2019), Kyle Spence (2020), Brian Carber (2021), Jake Hagopian (2022), Jake Hagopian (2023), Ashton Torgerson (2024)
Stock Non-Wing: Wendy Shear (1990), Jeff Dodd (1994), Paul Herdon (1996), Brady Courtney (1997), Rick Mercer (1998), Chebon Bruner (1999), Matt Walton (2002), Donnie Crawford (2003), Ronnie James (2004), Donnie Crawford (2005), Andrew Peters & Donnie Crawford (2006), Donnie Ray Crawford (2007), Rodney Stealy (2008), Riley Adair (2009), Chris Andrews (2010), Koen Shaw (2011), Chris Cochran (2012), Michael Faccinto (2013), Frank Flud (2014), Trey Marcham (2015), Jonathan Beason (2016), Frank Flud (2017). Jason McDougal (2018), Kyle Spence (2019), Alex Bright (2020), Brian Carber (2021), Emerson Axsom (2022), Gavan Boschele (2023), Frank Flud (2024)
Restricted 'A' Class: Jonathan Beason (2001), Josh Pickle (2002), Jay Hunt (2003), Jack Dover (2004), Dalton Cole (2005), Tyler Edwards (2006), Tanner Mullens (2007), Sean Thompson (2008), Trent Carter (2009), Darien Roberts (2010), Dalton Seigler (2011), Dahne Lynn McKay (2012), Dahne Lynn McKay (2013), Alex Panella (2014), Kaylee Bryson (2015), Noah Gass (2016), Grady Mercer (2017), Corey Day (2018), Shawn Mahaffey (2019), Jade Avedisian (2020), Jaxton Wiggs (2021), Jett Nunley (2022). Jack Thomas (2023), Wyatt Miller (2024)
Junior Sprints: Jordan Burnett (2001), Dustin Rhodes (2004), Mitch Faccinto (2005), Blake Hahn (2006), Drew Marshall (2007), Chance Morton (2008), Grady Chandler (2009), Josiah Ribeiro (2010), Josiah Ribeiro (2011), Kameron Beard (2012), Jadon Rogers (2013), Cannon McIntosh (2014), Nikko Panella (2015), Ryder Laplante (2016), Caeden Steele (2017), Ryan Timms (2018) , Austin Wood (2019), Jett Barnes (2020), Lucas Mauldin (2021), Lucas Mauldin (2022), Mattix McBride (2023), Braxton Flatt (2024)
EDDIE TAFOYA JR SCORES ANOTHER TOP 10 FINISH AT KERN – HEADED TO VENTURA THIS WEEK
(Chino, CA, September 7, 2024) After racing on two different racetracks in 24 hours two weeks ago, Eddie Tafoya Jr. returns to action this Saturday night when the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging returns to the Ventura Raceway. It will be the final tune-up at the track before the series returns to wrap up its initial season at the Turkey Night Grand Prix in November.
Tafoya’s last appearances came on August 31st and September 1st. Up first
was the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars in the Johnny Vermeer/Narcie
Ferreira Classic at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, where he
finished ninth in the main event. Twenty-four hours later, the popular
driver led several laps before getting knocked out of the race and finishing
17th in the USCS event at the Santa Maria Speedway.
At Kern, Tafoya qualified 14th fastest of the 27 USAC/CRA Cars who turned up to race at the track in the city known as “Nashville West.” A second-place finish in the beautiful #51T in his 10-lap heat race had the 27-year-old primed and ready for a good run in the main event.
Despite starting 14th in the 30 lapper, Tafoya showed that he had speed on the night. The Chino Hills, California Racer managed to move forward and stay out of the turn-one hole that plagued many competitors. When the checkered flag ended the race, he had moved up five spots to finish ninth. That gave the friendly driver eight straight top 10s in USAC/CRA this season. It was also his eighth top 10 in 11 starts in the tough series.
The following night, Tafoya shined in qualifying at Santa Maria. In the USCS, drivers draw a number and time trial against the racers they will compete with in their heat race. Tafoya was the fastest qualifier in his group, and his time of 13.522 was the fourth fastest time in the 26-car field.
After a fifth-place finish in his 10-lap heat, Tafoya lined up outside the front row for the main event. On a track that was definitely a “Cowboy Up Surface,” Tafoya flew into the lead at the drop of the green flag. The 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year maintained the top spot for the first five laps before slipping back to second on the rough terrain.
“It was very tough,” Tafoya said of leading the race with cars right behind. “Especially getting into lapped traffic in two and a half laps or whatever it was. I kind of overshot the setup a little bit. I got too aggressive when I probably should have rolled it back a bit when I knew it was going to be rough. I knew I was starting up front, and I knew I did not want to be too loose and I ended up being too tight.”
“It is really tough on the restarts when you are tight,” the 2018 Perris Young Gun champion continued. “That is pretty much the only time I was losing anything. Besides that, we were going forward.”
Tafoya stayed in the top five for over three-quarters of the race. However, after a lap 24 restart, he was hit by another car on his left side in turn four. The clatter sheared off the steering arm from the steering box. It knocked him out of the race and lowered him from a top-five finish to 17th.
“For the first time in a long time, I felt really balanced,” Tafoya said about the speed over the weekend. “I felt like I could go anywhere I really wanted to. That was good to feel as it has been a while since I had that. It was work through the week; I just went through everything. I made sure everything was perfect, square, and centered. I made sure all of my measurements were right. Sometimes you have a spell of races where you’re just not feeling it, so you just have to go back through all that stuff.”
Tafoya will be making his third appearance of the season at Ventura this Saturday, September 14. The now-veteran driver hopes to improve on his frustrating results at the famous track earlier this year. On June 1st, at the start of the main, Tafoya was leading the pack going into turn one when something broke in the front end of his car and sent him careening into the wall. That ended his night. Seven weeks later, at the track known as “The Commotion By The Ocean,” he was drilled from behind on a restart. The blow resulted in a flat tire that knocked him out of the race.
The veteran driver is more than capable of big results on the track located adjacent to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean on the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Two years ago when USAC/CRA visited Ventura, Tafoya outqualified the field and placed fifth in the 30-lap main event.
Spectator gates to see Tafoya at Ventura will open at 3:00 p.m., with racing at 5:30. Adult tickets are $22.00. Seniors 60 and over, military with ID, and students with an ID get in for $18.00. Children 12 and under are free when they are accompanied by an adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/, and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main
August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main
Schatz tenth at Stockton Dirt Track; Bakersfield and Merced next on West Coast Swing
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7052 (-134)
Date: Friday, September 6th Event: Stockton Showdown Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, California) Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 10th (10th)
Date: Saturday, September 7th Event: Tom Tarlton Classic Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Kings Speedway (Hanford, California) Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 12th (11th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 9, 2024) – It was a consistent effort for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, launching their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series West Coast Swing with two starts in two days, visiting the Stockton Dirt Track and Kings Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7.
Although shy of attaining his fifth Series triumph of the season, the Fargo, North Dakota, native highlighted his first weekend in California with a top-ten at Stockton; tenth at the final checkers after starting in the exact same position. The result propelled Schatz’ top-ten tally to 44 on the year, accomplished in 52 point-earning main event starts.
The following evening at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California, Schatz and TSR finished 12th, maintaining their place within the heart of the running order after starting one position better.
With all results considered, Donny Schatz – a ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion – is now third in the 2024 title chase, trailing point leader, David Gravel, by 134 markers. Carson Macedo, the Kings Speedway winner, is currently second in the standings and now ahead of Schatz by 24 points.
ON DECK: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with visits to Bakersfield Speedway on Friday, September 13, and Merced Speedway on Saturday, September 14.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz: Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing: Web: www.tonystewartracing.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg 2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics: Races: 52 Wins: 4 Top-5s: 27 Top-10s: 44
Bakersfield and Merced ahead for Brock Zearfoss Racing
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (September 9, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss’ three-week road trip through the Golden State launched with two starts in two days, visiting the Stockton Dirt Track and Kings Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7. Despite a tough start to his trip, missing main event action at Stockton, the “Jonestown Jet” out of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, rebounded in a hurry, concluding his first California weekend with a 13th-place score in Kings Speedway’s Tom Tarlton Classic; he advanced six positions from 19th on the grid.
Zearfoss, ace of his Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, will continue the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series West Coast Swing with another two starts in two days, this time setting aim on Bakersfield Speedway and Merced Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
“Feels good to be back in California. It’s a tough place to race, but we enjoy being here,” Zearfoss noted. “We’ll work to turn things around at Bakersfield and Merced.”
ON DECK: Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with visits to Bakersfield Speedway on Friday, September 13, and Merced Speedway on Saturday, September 14.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including: Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Press: www.fullyinjected.com Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS: 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 14
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS: Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance; finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals finale on Saturday, August 17.
Whittall impressive in Port Royal’s Tuscarora 50
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (September 9, 2024) – Justin Whittall’s weekend at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” was one for the stat book, not only attaining three consecutive top-tens in the three-day Tuscarora 50 blockbuster, but the young man out of Vincentown, New Jersey, highlighted all appearances with a runner-up on Friday, September 6 – a first-ever podium appearance with the nationally touring High Limit Racing organization.
Whittall, driver of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, started third on the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 starting grid, launching the evening’s preliminary card with the fourth-fastest time in his respective group followed by a heat race victory.
In addition, Whittall opened Tuscarora 50 weekend with a tenth-place outcome on Thursday, September 5, all of which concluding with a fifth-place run in Saturday’s 50-lap, $57,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 finale. With all results considered, Whittall now owns 22 top-tens on the season, 13 of which accomplished within the top-five including one victory at the Speed Palace.
“Just an incredible weekend. It’s really turning into a dream season for us and I couldn’t be more proud,” Whittall said. “To everyone who kept believing in us when things were down, these runs are for you. We now know our potential and it’s exciting. Things seem to flow a lot easier when you’re having fun, and we’re certainly having fun.”
ON DECK: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with a trip to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 13.
SPECIAL THANKS: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 13 Top-Tens: 22 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2. Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50. Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Big Wheel rallies at Cedar Lake; IRA championship quest to continue at
141
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (September 9, 2024) – Scotty Thiel and Team 73 had their hands full during their recent weekend of competition, and despite some unexpected hiccups and challenges, one of which a nowhere to go situation at Gondik Law Speedway, the “Big Wheel” concluded his two-race sweep still on top of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship chase – padded by nearly 60 markers heading into the coming weekend’s visit to 141 Speedway.
Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished 13th and seventh during his recent weekend stretch through the Badger State; scored 13th in the aforementioned visit to Gondik Law and seventh in the 24th Annual Jerry Richert Memorial at Cedar Lake Speedway. Although Cedar Lake’s end result was the product of forward progress, rallying all the way from row seven, Thiel’s Gondik Law outcome was technically an unexpected DNF, forced to end action due to a slide job gone wrong – he was on the receiving end.
As noted, despite the chaos, Thiel’s IRA championship lead remains strong. Only three events are left standing on the 2024 calendar including 141 Speedway on Saturday, September 14, followed by a doubleheader weekend at Mississippi Thunder Speedway and Plymouth Dirt Track on September 27-28.
“Just one of those weekends. We’re still on top of the points, which I’m proud of, but we’d much rather have a clean and unscathed last three races,” Thiel was quick to note. “Can’t say enough about this team and everyone who helps us. It’s a total-team effort each and every weekend. We’ll head into 141 with our heads up and focused.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will resume IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action with a
visit to 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 20
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and
seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July
19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot,
Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA
doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday
and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Finished seventh at Cedar Lake
Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 7.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Westfall finds top-ten in USAC visit to Arkansas; Circle City and Tri-State next on agenda
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FOREST, Ohio (September 9, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsprots are certainly no strangers to Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas, continuing their stretch of success in The Natural State with a USAC National Sprint Cars top-ten on Saturday, September 7.
Originally slated to be a two-day affair until Mother Nature stepped in and intervened, Pleasant Hill, Ohio’s Westfall launched the one-day program with a runner-up performance during heat race competition, racing on to finish ninth in the evening’s main event; he started from row six. Westfall’s eventual top-ten bumped his season tally to eight, three of which accomplished within the top-five.
Westfall, who pilots Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, was the defending Texarkana 67 Speedway winner with USAC, claiming a $10,000 payday in 2023.
“Mother Nature didn’t give us much hope for two tries at Texarkana, but we made the most of our trip. We’ve really enjoyed racing there these last few years,” Westfall explained. “We wanted to get another big win for Ray [Marshall]. We still have plenty of time. I’m confident we’ll get a few more for him before the year comes to a close.”
ON DECK: Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with an Indiana doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14, visiting Circle City Raceway and Tri-State Speedway in consecutive fashion.
SPECIAL THANKS: Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/ Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/ News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 3 Top-Tens: 8
HIGHLIGHTS: Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23. Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday, August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on Saturday, September 7.
Greg Wilson fifth in Atomic Speedway visit
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (September 9, 2024) – It was a last minute decision, but the decision certainly paid off, as Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing continued their 2024 campaign with a one night stay at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, September 7. Wilson, a recent IRA Outlaw Sprint Series main event winner, finished fifth in his visit to the southern Ohio highbanks, improving three positions after commencing action from row four.
For Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, the result was not only beneficial from a statistical standpoint, improving his top-ten tally to 18 in 2024 – 15 of which top-fives – but from a momentum standpoint, as well, as major events stand ahead at two potential destinations.
“We’ve been having a great last several weeks and I owe it all to my family. Not sure of the plan yet for this weekend, like much of our recent schedule has been, but wherever we end up, we’ll be ready,” Wilson said. “It’s hard to believe we’re rolling right through September. There’s still a lot of racing left on our plate.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be posted in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 15
Top-tens: 18
Wins: 1
Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports to continue Pennsylvania
road trip with stop at Lernerville Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (September 9, 2024) – It was a tough weekend at the “Speed Palace” for Hunter Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports, and despite the hardships, ultimately missing Saturday’s 50-lap, $57,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 starting lineup, the growth and comfort-seeking continues, working to alter their Pennsylvania perception in an upcoming Lernerville Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
“Those weekends are going to happen. Our Port Royal experience as a team is obviously pretty limited, and with any new driver and team combination, you’re going to have some struggles. We’ll shake that off and move forward,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “Hats off to Hunter for his hard work this weekend. We have another big two days at Lernerville so we’re excited to give things another go.”
Although missing Saturday’s Tuscarora 50 finale, Sikeston, Missouri’s “Hunter Percent” and TKS Motorsports put themselves in the big dance on Friday, qualifying before finishing 20th in the Night Before The Tuscarora 50.
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign
with a High Limit Racing doubleheader at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver,
Pennsylvania, on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Fremont Speedway’s Jim Ford Classic doubleheader next for Chris Andrews
Racing
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (September 9, 2024) – The coveted Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, is set to takeover facility headlines this Friday and Saturday, September 13-14, and for Sandusky’s Chris Andrews, it’s a chance to not only pad the stat card, but add to the history books, chasing the $20,000 top prize up for grabs in the two-day finale. The event, celebrating 17 years in 2024, will be the richest in Fremont’s history, boasting double features on Friday (one of which the Ohio Sprint Speedweek make-up that Andrews will not participate in) and the aforementioned $20,000-to-win main event to conclude the weekend on Saturday.
Friday’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek make-up feature will award $10,000-to-win with the regularly scheduled Jim Ford Classic preliminary awarding $5,000-to-win – sanctioned by FAST On Dirt.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, will roll into the weekend on the coattails of a recent top-ten at “The Track That Action Built,” finishing eighth on September 7.
“It’s a great weekend at Fremont Speedway. It’s an event we always look forward to so I’m excited to get back and be a part of it,” Andrews expressed. “We put together some solid laps there last weekend, so we hope to transfer that momentum into the Jim Ford Classic weekend.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with Fremont Speedway’s Jim Ford Classic on September 13-14.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 7
Eliason earns top-ten in Night Before The Tuscarora;
Lernerville doubleheader ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 9, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) made the most of their three-day effort at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace,” and although the Visalia, California, native was unable to attain a top-ten in the weekend’s coveted 50-lapper, the shining moments were plenty, highlighting all attempts with a top-ten performance in Friday’s Night Before The Tuscarora 50. The top-ten was Eliason’s 29th of the season for RSR, finishing seventh officially after starting in the exact same position.
Earning his way in the hard way, Eliason eventually capped his weekend in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, with a 17th-place score in the $57,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 finale on Saturday, September 7. It was a B-Main transfer position that secured his place in the weekend showstopper, racing on to finish second from the pole position.
“Definitely one of the toughest weekends of the year. I think we wanted a little bit more out of the 50-lapper on Saturday, but we did the best we could despite the challenges,” Eliason, driver of the Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, No. 8 sprint car, said. “Excited to get back to Lernerville and see what we can do. We were a top-five car in the Silver Cup earlier this year, so there’s no reason why we can’t do that again.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing schedule with a doubleheader at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver,
Pennsylvania, on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s
Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 29
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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Reutzel and RSR victorious in Port Royal’s Night Before The 50
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 9, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 9, 2024) – In all, a successful three-day campaign at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” for Aaron Reutzel and Knoxville, Iowa’s own Ridge & Sons Racing, not only concluding the annual Tuscarora 50 featuring High Limit Racing with a top-ten in the 50-lap weekend finale, but ultimately securing a triumph along the way – the 12th of Reutzel’s season and his first since a 360 win in Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on August 24.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, earned his victory in Friday’s Night Before The Tuscarora 50, cruising ahead from fourth to take command on lap three. The score, padded by a near-three second margin, was Reutzel’s third-ever at Port Royal Speedway and his first since 2019, that’s when the Clute, Texas, native secured a Tuscarora 50 championship with the All Star Circuit of Champions.
As noted, Reutzel raced on to conclude Tuscarora 50 weekend with a top-ten in Saturday’s finale, climbing ahead from 20th to finish tenth, officially.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing doubleheader at Lernerville
Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360
main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night. Won Night
Before The Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday, September 6.
Stats:
Wins: 12
Top-Fives: 28
Top-Tens: 33
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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LOGAN WILLIAMS LOOKS FOR A TURN OF FORTUNE AT SATURDAY’S SANTA MARIA USAC/CRA RACE
(Ontario, CA, September 5, 2024) After an unsatisfactory result in last Saturday's Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series main event at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, veteran driver Logan Williams is looking for a change in fortune this Saturday night when the series heads to the Santa Maria Speedway.
Williams, 28, goes into this weekend’s competition ranked fifth in the USAC/CRA championship point standings. The 2014 Series Rookie of the Year has had a breakout season in 2024. However, last Saturday’s uncharacteristic result was one of the few blemishes in his season's racing ledger. It was only the third time in 13 starts that he has failed to finish in the top 10. All three of those outings came when he was not around for the finish of the 30-lappers.
Saturday’s race will be the third of the season at Santa Maria for Yorba Linda, California-based Williams, and it will be a welcome getaway from the blast furnace temperatures that have been torching Southern California. Williams, the son of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Rip Williams and brother of fellow USAC/CRA stars Cody and Austin Williams, had an outstanding outing at Santa Maria four weeks ago on August 10th. After qualifying six fastest and placing 5th in his heat on the 60-year-old one-third mile bank clay oval, Williams began the main event outside the front row.
In the main, Williams, driving the beautiful Flowdynamics #5W, hounded the leader over the first half of the race and nearly stole the point position several times. However, a fast leader, lapped cars, and a “cowboy up” track thwarted those attempts. The affable driver held the runner-up spot until he was passed at the checkered flag and finished third. His only better finish of the year came at Kern on June 8th when he placed second.
In his initial appearance of 2024 at Santa Maria, Williams won his heat race and came from 11th to finish eighth in the main event on July 6th.
Last Saturday at Kern, Williams, the 2013 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns Champion, qualified 17th in the 27-car field and placed fourth in his 10-lap heat race. He started the 30-lap main in 17th and quickly reached the top 10. The likable driver stayed in the top 10 until lap 24, when he suddenly rolled to a stop in turn four. Unfortunately, a hook was needed to get the car off the track, and he finished with a very frustrating 18th-place result.
“We don’t know,” the baffled Williams responded when asked what put him out of the race. “The car has been handling really bad the last two races.”
For fans wanting to see Williams at USAC/CRA’s last 2024 appearance at Santa Maria on Saturday, adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors and military get in for $28.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m., qualifying will begin at 5:00 and the first race will take the green flag at 6:00. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
After Saturday’s race, Williams will be joined by his teammate Matt McCarthy when USAC/CRA returns to its home track, Perris Auto Speedway, on September 21st.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
8/31/24 Kevin Kern’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
Fremont Speedway's Jim Ford Classic richest weekend in track's history
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
FREMONT, Ohio – The 17th Annual Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway Presented by Gill Construction, slated for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, will be the richest paying event in the 73 year history of “The Track That Action Built.”
“When Jim Ford resurrected Fremont Speedway nearly 25 years ago, he saved the tradition of exciting entertainment that has been around for nearly a century. It’s appropriate we honor his legacy with the richest paying event in the history of this great track,” said Rich Farmer, Fremont Speedway Promoter.
On Kistler Engines Night, Friday, there will be double features for the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints. The $10,000-to-win make up feature from Ohio Sprint Speedweek (there were three laps completed before the rains came) will be contested followed by a regular night’s show. Both events will be operated under the Ti-22 Performance FAST On Dirt Series format. The FAST regular event on Friday will pay $5,000 to win, $1,000 for 10th and $600 to start with a total A-main purse of $25,000.
Also on Friday, the Burmeister Trophy Dirt Trucks will run the “double down” format with two 15-lap feature events only. The top 18 qualifiers will be locked into the twin features, with six being added from the last chance race. The first feature will be lined up straight up from times with the second feature being inverted based on a dice roll of 2-12. It will be a full weekly purse for each feature event.
The Gill Construction/All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Night, Saturday for the 410-sprints will feature a $20,000-to-win, $1,000 for 10th, $600 to start with a total purse of $50,000! Saturday will be a qualifying/heat passing points format similar to what the track used during the 305 fair race event. Twenty-two cars will make the A-main from the heats and B-main with two provisionals added – the highest All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series Presented by the Baumann Auto Group that didn’t transfer and the highest in Fremont weekly points that did not transfer.
The format is as follows for the 410 sprints:
• 2 laps of single car time trials - 1~2 cars at a time.
• Late for Qualifying: (1) lap at the end and only receive 75% of qualifying points.
• Qualifying Points awarded: 150 for 1st, 147 for 2nd …… down by 3 per position.
• Passing points for heats
• A-main lined straight up by combined points
• B-main transfers (6) will tag the tail of the A-main by finish.
• Any ties in points will be broken by actual qualifying time.
• 23rd starter. - Highest in AFCS Points not yet in the feature
• 24th starter. - Highest in Fremont Track Points not yet in the feature
Also on Saturday the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints will run the “double down” format with the top 18 going to the 20-lapA-mains and taking 6 from the last chance race. The first feature is straight up from times with the second feature being inverted via a dice roll of 2-12. It will be a full weekly purse for each feature event.
The race fans and crews will also have some fun. Friday night after the races in the campground across from the track race driver Jamie Miller will host karaoke. Following the races Saturday night in the campground there will be a band featuring racer Bryan Sebetto on the drums!
Also Saturday at noon in the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame the 2025 royalty contest will be held and all are welcome to attend.
About Gill Construction – https://kgcpc.com Owned and operated by Ray Brooks, and headquartered in nearby Port Clinton, Ohio, Gill Construction specializes in an array of land and water services, utilizing over five decades of experience to build an extensive repertoire which includes site excavation, site utilities, demolition, trenching, and marina service. Gill Construction boasts a dynamic, diverse, and experienced workforce, guaranteed to perform and complete any task with the utmost customer satisfaction.
About Kistler Engines – www.kistlerengines.com
Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. Kistler Engines prides itself in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. and 305 c.i.), as well as, late models and midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on engine rebuilds. Kistlers uses of state-of-the art equipment, the highest standard quality parts and invests in constant research and development. Customers powered by Kistler engines have set numerous quick times, track records and have also won on the local level as well as on national traveling series such as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, High Limit Racing Series and USAC.
About All Pro Heads – www.allproheads.com
All Pro Heads is based in Johnstown, Ohio and is owned by Bob and Suzie Williams. All Pro is the industry leader in small block Chevy aluminum cylinder heads, catering to the hard core racer always looking for the perfect design for a specific application. Whether it's Sprints, Super Late Models, Drag Racing, Off-Road, Marine or Road Racing, you can count on All Pro. For engine builders and racers seeking a distinct advantage give All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads a call!
All events at Fremont Speedway Presented by Gill Construction in 2024 will be streamed on DirtVision. Keep up to date with Fremont Speedway by going to www.fremontohspeedway.com or on Facebook at www.facebook/FremontSpeedway or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FremontSpeedway or follow on My Race Pass at www.myracepass.com
Past Jim Ford Classic winners:
2008-Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio
2009-Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pa.
2010-Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pa.
2011-Bryan Sebetto, Fremont, Ohio
2012-Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pa.
2013-Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio
2014-Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio
2015-Ryan Smith, Kunkletown, Pa.
2016-Rained Out
2017-Byron Reed, Monclova, Ohio
2018-Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, PA
2019-Christopher Bell, Norman, OK
2020-Aaron Reutzel, Clute Texas
2021-Cole Macedo, Lemoore, Calif.
2022- Cole Duncan, Circleville, Ohio
2023-Zeb Wise, Angola, Indiana
2024-?
SATURDAY AT WEEDSPORT CANCELLED, ATTENTION NOW TURNED TO PENN CAN-WOODHULL DOUBLEHEADER
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – September 6, 2024
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – Mother Nature continues to dominate the CRSA Sprints season.
Weedsport Speedway and CRSA officials have canceled night one of Cavalcade Cup Weekend due to weather. The night was supposed to feature the third round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
Lingering showers from late Friday night are scheduled to continue mid-afternoon, not giving Weedsport Speedway officials enough time to prepare the track for racing festivities.
The event will not be made up for the rest of the season, but talks between Mike Emhof and Jimmy Phelps are already in progress before 2025.
“The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” now prepare for the first doubleheader weekend Friday at Penn Can Speedway for the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series and Woodhull Raceway Saturday to determine the Dandy Triple Play champion.
Action Friday night can be seen on Race Report TV and Dirt Track Digest TV.
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RAIN WASHES OUT “APPLE FESTIVAL NATIONALS” FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT SHARON
September 6, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...With one round of rain this morning, a high likelihood of rain and potential severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and continuing throughout the night along with a continued chance of lake effect showers and unseasonably cool conditions on Saturday, the entire “Apple Festival Nationals” weekend has been cancelled at Sharon Speedway. Those that purchased tickets and camping will automatically be refunded.
There will be no racing next weekend. Up next will be the rescheduled “Lou Blaney Memorial” on Saturday, September 21 featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply “410” Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management racing for $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start along with the BRP Modified Tour for big blocks paying $2,500 to-win. This will be a complete new program. Rain checks from August 17 will be accepted. For ticking and camping visit https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/
Coming up Saturday, September 28 will be the second appearance of the season by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series also in a $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start event. The Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical will also be on the card. For tickets visit https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711&eventId=104123
Keen Overcoming Issues, Incidents and Learning Curve in Rookie 410 Sprint Season
Port Royal, PA – September 6, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
It’s been a tough summer for 410 sprint car rookie Kyle Keen.
His season started reasonably well for a rookie on the tough Central PA circuit. He qualified for 11 of his first 15 events and had an average finishing position of 18th. It wasn’t about the finishing position, it was about finishing. Making as many laps as possible each night to give himself the best chance to learn and improve. He was accomplishing that goal.
As summer got into full gear, there seemed to be one challenge after another. Between part failures, the learning curve, and incidents it seemed never-ending.
Keen went into 410 sprint car racing knowing it wouldn’t be easy though, so he just kept grinding it out. QUICK RESULTS
DATE: September 2, 2024
Event: Labor Day Classic Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Port Royal Speedway, ort Royal, PA Stats: 40 cars, Group 1 Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (4), A-main 20th (9)
OFF TRACK
PA Speedweek brought on the first hurdle of the summer for Keen when he encountered an engine part failure at Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland. It was his third Speedweek race attempt and third DNQ (did not qualify) but against the stout fields that series draws, there was certainly no reason to stress over the results.
The engine issue sidelined the Fine Line Auto Body, Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers, Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, Shetron Trailers, Heishman Racing Fuels, DL Lehman Construction, Fuel Ox No.17k for four weeks. Keen returned to Williams Grove Speedway on August 2nd, shook off the rust, and logged a 16th-place finish. It seemed all was normal again.
That feeling was replaced with frustration over the following two weeks. Keen raced four times, making only one feature and damaging two cars.
After showing good speed early in the evening in his first-ever venture to the track, Keen got caught up in an incident that started a few rows in front of him in the A-main at Lincoln Speedway on August 17th, then suffered a steering part issue one week later on August 23rd at Williams Grove Speedway in the B-main.
Each week he bounced back after long hours in the shop preparing to get back to the track. The labor and expense are difficult enough to overcome but the mental toughness required to soldier on through trials like these is even harder for a driver, even if sometimes the circumstances are not your fault.
Confidence wanes. Self-doubt creeps in.
Overcoming that can often be more difficult than figuring out the right setup for the race car. They say a confident driver is worth two-tenths of a second, so when the going gets tough, all focus turns to getting back to basics. The goal becomes to simply put together a full night, make the show, and get back to the shop with everything in one piece. BACK ON TRACK
With racing action on August 30th and 31st washed out by rain, Keen shifted his attention to his first-ever Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway. The event provides a unique challenge to drivers and teams on the tricky daytime surface.
Keen got his afternoon off on the right foot by spinning off the 3rd quickest lap in his group to earn the 2nd starting spot in his heat race.
The Carlisle, PA native kept the momentum going, challenging for the lead on the opening lap of the heat race. Chase Dietz fended off the surge by Keen, who settled into 2nd. He went on to maintain full control of the runner-up spot to the finish.
Keen found himself with a top-ten starting spot for the 73rd Annual Labor Day Classic, something that quickly reinstated at least some of his confidence behind the wheel.
The only thing that didn’t go right for Keen on Monday afternoon was his setup choices for the feature. The daylight surface was a new challenge and they guessed wrong, causing the No.17k to fall back in the running order.
Mired in 20th with less than ten laps remaining and nothing to gain from continuing, Keen retired from the event.
“We had the boat anchor out.”, Keen said with a good-natured grin. “We missed the setup for the feature but it’s all good, it’s part of us learning to figure out what we need to be more hooked up with a full fuel load.”
“I’m proud of our team! We’ve been getting closer and closer this season. And we haven’t quit despite some really tough challenges. I’m really proud of how well we have been qualifying the last few races, which is a super important part of being successful in these things.”
Keen has the right attitude and work ethic to weather what his rookie season throws at him. There are still a few races left and he intends to finish 2024 strong. UP NEXT
Keen will take a break this weekend. Plans for the remainder of the season will be announced soon. Follow Kyle at the social media outlets listed below to get the latest updates!
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BRODY ROA SURPRISED MANY IN RETURN TO HIS OWN CAR AT SANTA MARIA
(Cypress, CA, September 4, 2024) In what was a surprise to
everyone from the fans in the grandstands to the other drivers in the pit
area, Brody Roa showed up in his own #91R when Inland Rigging presented the
Ultimate Sprint Car Series “Race For Chase” last Sunday night at the Santa
Maria Speedway. It was the first time the veteran driver was on the track in
his familiar green race car since the final event of the 2022 season.
Last year, Roa won the USAC/CRA championship in the Tom and Kristy Dunkel Inland Rigging #17R. The car was a combined effort using Roa’s chassis, the same one he drove at Santa Maria and engines supplied by Dunkel. At Sunday’s race, the car was powered by an engine that the Garden Grove, California racing star purchased out of Pennsylvania.
When the bright green #91R rolled onto the track on Sunday at Santa Maria, it was met with excitement from the fans. While it was a surprise to them, it was not a spur-of-the-moment deal. In fact, the friendly driver had been working on it all year.
“I kind of picked away at it all year,” Roa said about putting his own deal back on the track. “I slowly pieced it back together. Getting it painted and stuff. We didn’t have an engine the whole time. The engine finally showed up in the middle of July.”
While the engine arrived over a month and a half ago, the veteran driver continued to take his time getting everything together. The fact of the matter is he did not even plan on racing last weekend. From the start of the year, August 31st was marked as an off day on his schedule. That was also the day that there was a conflict between the USAC/CRA and USCS schedules. USAC/CRA was slated to be at Kern and USCS was scheduled at Santa Maria. That conflict is what opened the door for Roa to get the #91R on the track.
“I had August 31st marked off my schedule all year as not racing that night,” Roa explained. “Malyssa (USCS president Malyssa Perkins) rescheduled Santa Maria for September 1st. Jayson (Jayson May owner of the #8M Roa has been driving) obviously wanted somebody in the car for Kern. That is his home track and all of his sponsors are right there. So, Jake Andreotti ran the #8M car the whole weekend and we decided to put my car together to race at Santa Maria.”
The biggest obstacle in getting his program up and running was not a minor detail. Roa did not have an engine! He went on the hunt and found it in the sprint car hotbed of Pennsylvania.
“It is an old Dash 12 some guy in Pennsylvania had,” Roa said of his new engine. “He did all of the machine work on it and assembled it. He had Kreitz dyno it, and it looks good on the dyno sheet. It runs pretty good. I was really pleased with how it ran Sunday. It was pretty strong for a Dash 12. They are older engines and not as big a hitter as what we had the past 12 years or so with some All-Pros from Shaver. It was kind of back to the first engine I had when I started 410 racing. They are kind of soft and super drivable. You can just stand on the throttle and worry about turning the steering wheel.”
Last Sunday at the track where he has had the most success in his career, Roa qualified second fastest in his eight-car group with a time of 13.890. That was the seventh fastest of the 26 cars that showed up to race at the 60-year-old speed plant. He followed that up by going from his fourth-place starting spot to finishing third in his 10-lap heat.
For the 30-lap main on the track that was anything but smooth as a baby’s behind or a pool table on the night, Roa began in the 11th position. The wily veteran momentarily raced up to fifth. However, things unraveled after that.
“We had some decent speed,” Roa recalled. “We ran third in our heat race and we were not the fastest in our group. With the format, running third in our heat started us pretty far back in the main.”
“There was just kind of one strip of moisture and grip in the racetrack,” Roa continued. “In that strip it was really rough and it was really hard to get by guys. I had a really good restart in the middle of the race and I was fifth or maybe sixth. Got by a couple of guys I was stuck behind most of the race and then the caution came out on the same lap. They got put back in front of us.”
Not long after the race restarted, Roa tangled with another car in turn three and flipped toward the turn four crash wall, ending his night.
“I think a lapped car that was a couple cars ahead of me got woahed up in the corner and everybody checked up,” he said of the end of his race. “I just didn’t get her woahed up in time. I haven’t even taken it out of the trailer yet. Looking at it in the pits after the races it looks like it is just front end damage. Some radius rods, a couple shocks, and a Jacob’s ladder at this point. All the cheap stuff. I said that (cheap stuff) with air quotes. I don’t think it was really a big hit. Watching the video it almost looked like it spun like a top on the top of the car. Hopefully, the chassis is okay and we will put her back together.”
While the race did not end the way he hoped, Roa did achieve a goal he set out to when he put the car together. The night was all about family.
“It was really just my family,” Roa said of the crew that was there for the night. “Had my dad, uncle, mom, wife, and daughters. That was the gang. I wanted to have the family deal together one more time. That was the whole point of getting the gang back together and doing it for fun.”
Roa is off the next couple of weeks but will return to action on September 21st when the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series returns to its home track, the “Southern California Home of Major League Sprint Car Racing,” Perris Auto Speedway. The racing veteran has a lot of advertising space available on the car and is seeking marketing partners for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. If interested, use the contact information at the top of this release.
“Yeah, every little contribution helps,” Roa stated when asked if he would like to add some sponsors. “I don’t know how much we will race it, and when we will race it. After crashing Sunday night, that cost a lot of money. We are always looking for somebody to jump on board. We have blank sides of the hood, so there is plenty of room.”
Roa would like to thank his sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
09/01/24 Santa Maria Speedway Ultimate Sprint Cars 17th A Main
LIGUORI LOOKS TO SEAL THE DEAL WITH MUST SEE TITLE AT BIRCH RUN
September 5, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - Joe Liguori will be looking to seal the deal on his first career Must See Racing Series Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts championship when the series invades Birch Run Speedway September 13 for the series season finale.
When Liguori arrives at Birch Run Speedway, all he must do is start the feature event and he will claim his first career series title. Liguori has put himself in position to clinch the title by simply starting the feature event. But he’s looking to do much more than start the feature event, he’d like to close the deal with a feature victory. He’d like to pick up a feature victory and avoid going winless on the year.
Liguori picked up the $10,000 non-points Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series / Must See Racing co-sanctioned event at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida in March.
He knows all too well it’s not over until the fat lady sings and that the “Liguori Curse” is real. Bad luck has eluded himself from championships and races just like his grandfather Ralph Liguori before him. By sealing the championship next weekend, he can kick his bad luck to the curb in the process.
If Liguori intends to cap off the season with a win, he will have his work cut out for him. Besides the MSR regulars, he will have to contend with the likes of Bobby Sants III, 14-year-old phenom Colton Bettis, and Kody Swanson.
The series will be making its first appearance at Birch Run Speedway since last Labor Day Weekend when Davey Hamilton Jr. took home the victory.
Joining the MSR National Series will be the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series. In the MSR Lights points battle, only twelve points separate the top three drivers. Cody Gallogly has a slim two-point lead over JJ Henes with Andrew Bogusz lurking in third place. Bogusz has been the hottest driver recently with two consecutive wins heading into Birch Run. He will be looking to extend his streak and narrow the gap in his quest for a series championship.
MSR’s twin bill of winged racing has been popular with race
fans recently and next weekend’s event appears to be much the same. Running
both the national series and the Lights series on the same night has been a
regular occurrence for Must See Racing recently.
A full field of top talent is anticipated in both classes. Expected entries
in the National series include Adam Biltz, Teddy Alberts, Jason Blonde, Tom
Geren, Rick Holley, Bobby Komisarski, Ryan Litt, Jimmy McCune, Kevin Mingus,
and Tommy Nichols, Charlie Schultz, Dorman Snyder, and more.
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Eldora Speedway Hires Levi Jones as General Manager
Championship-Winning USAC Driver and Motorsports Industry Veteran To Oversee World’s Greatest Dirt Track
ROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 5, 2024) – Eldora Speedway has hired championship-winning USAC driver and motorsports executive Levi Jones as general manager for the World’s Greatest Dirt Track.
The appointment serves as a homecoming for Jones, with the 42-year-old from Olney, Illinois, having raced for Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart in the United States Auto Club (USAC) from 2006 until the midpoint of 2013, winning six of his seven USAC championships with Tony Stewart Racing.
Jones comes to Eldora from IndyCar, where he has been director of Indy NXT, the stepping-stone division to the flagship NTT IndyCar Series. Prior to his three-year tenure at IndyCar, Jones held numerous competition and executive positions with USAC, rising from national series competition director in 2015-2019 to executive vice president from 2019 until October 2021 when he joined IndyCar.
Jones will officially begin his general manager role at Eldora on Sept. 16 following IndyCar’s season finale at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.
“On behalf of everyone at Eldora Speedway, we’re excited and grateful to have Levi Jones as our general manager,” Stewart said. “Levi has always held Eldora in high regard, both as a racer and as an executive. Now in his role as general manager, he combines a racer’s perspective with excellent managerial and promotional experience earned in USAC and IndyCar. Our fans and competitors should know that Eldora is in very good hands, just as it had been before.
“We had a terrific leader in Jerry Gappens, and all of us were devastated by his passing. I’m incredibly proud of the entire staff who stepped up in what has been a very trying time. At numerous points this summer, we all asked, ‘What would Jerry have done?’ as we worked to put our best foot forward.
“I want to especially thank Jonathan Bateman, who has worn nearly every hat and done every job at Eldora since joining us in 2006. He became our interim general manager after Jerry passed, and he had less than two weeks to get ready for one of our biggest races, the Dirt Late Model Dream. He was an absolute pro, and the Dream and our summer slate of racing wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the experience and work ethic Jonathan brings to Eldora every day.”
Jones delivers another established work ethic to Eldora. He won 35 feature races during his USAC driving career, a tally spread amongst Sprint Car (28 wins), Midget (four wins) and Silver Crown (three wins). His USAC Sprint Car titles came in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and he earned back-to-back USAC Silver Crown championships in 2010 and 2011. All but Jones’ 2005 Sprint Car championship came with Tony Stewart Racing.
That experience made Jones a perfect fit for USAC, where as its national series competition director, he led the planning and operation of more than 75 USAC events across the United States in the Sprint Car, Midget and Silver Crown divisions. When Jones was promoted to USAC executive vice president, he helped diversify the sanctioning body’s scope beyond open-wheel racing. Under Jones’ watch, USAC expanded to youth racing, off-road competition, rally and sports car racing. All the while, Jones was responsible for maintaining and executing annual rule books, managing sponsorships for each series, negotiating sanction agreements, personnel management and working as race director, when needed.
“Being general manager of Eldora Speedway is a huge opportunity and I’m grateful for it,” Jones said. “I know I have big shoes to fill from all that Jerry Gappens and his predecessors accomplished, but I’m ready for this moment. I know Eldora’s history and what it means to fans and everyone who comes through its pit gate, whether they’re a driver or a crew member. We are passionate that Eldora remains the preeminent dirt track in the world, and that’s my aim as general manager.”
Carved from a cornfield in 1954, Eldora has become a leader in motorsports growth and sustainability. The half-mile, dirt oval hosts some of the most prestigious grassroots racing events in the world, and 2024 is its 71st consecutive season of racing.
“Eldora is the track where everyone wants to win because you really have to earn it, and when you do, your name is on a list of legends,” said Jones, a two-time winner of Eldora’s 4-Crown Nationals (2005 and 2010). “There’s a lot of pride that comes with just competing at Eldora, and credit goes to track founders Earl and Berneice Baltes. They made Eldora a destination with constant improvement and innovation. Tony Stewart has done an incredible job of continuing all that Earl and Berneice created, and I’m honored to help carry on their vision.”
Jones’ first race as Eldora general manager will be the 4-Crown Nationals, which features consecutive nights of racing Sept. 20-21, headlined by the Kubota High Limit Racing winged sprint car series and the USAC Sprint Car, Midget and Silver Crown National Championship series.
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CRSA BEGINS SEPTEMBER AT THE PORT
Press Release By: Marty Czekala - September 4, 2024
Oh, has the season gone by so quick.
After taking Labor Day weekend off, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products return to Weedsport Speedway for the third round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
The race is a part of night one of Cavalcade Weekend at “The Port” and is a part of the undercard to the Super DIRTcar Series.
It’s the second trip this season to Weedsport for CRSA, making it the first time Weedsport hosts a pair of CRSA races in the same season. Last May, Jordan Hutton kicked off the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge with his first trip to Victory Hill.
Here’s a look at the storylines this weekend.
Tune In: Saturday’s action can be seen live on DIRTVision, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Last Time Out: CRSA made a trip to Brewerton Speedway for the first time ever.
34 drivers checked in for a night to become the first CRSA winner at Brewerton and one driver joined the all-time club for wins.
Four-time series champion Jeff Trombley led all 25 laps and put the Warren Alexson-owned No. 3a across the line first for his 14th career victory, tying him with Danny Varin, Scott Goodrich, and Josh Pieniazek for first on the all-time wins list.
“It’s been a frustrating year,” said Trombley in victory lane. “The guys have been giving me a great car all year. We’ve been running good, just got to finish.”
Trombley has been in past situations in 2024 where he has had chances to get that first win of the season but has fallen short. At both Afton and Fonda, engine issues plagued him from getting a shot at the win while leading. It wasn’t the case this time.
Billy VanInwegen finished second for the third time this season while rookie Zach Sobotka, a Sportsman regular, came home third in his third career CRSA start.
Point Standings: Tomy Moreau increased his points lead on Kyle Pierce to 31 points while still looking for his first win of the season.
With a spin under the white flag last week, Dalton Herrick fell back in the standings, now 55 behind “The Canadian Kid.”
Ron Greek and Blake Warner round out the top five, with them 109 and 137 back, respectively.
The rest of the top 10 are John Cunningham, Cliff Pierce, Adam DePuy, Jordan Hutton and Jerry Sehn Jr.
As for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge, Hutton holds a 10-point advantage over Jeff Trombley. Herrick is third, 27 behind, Moreau fourth, 33 back, while DePuy rounds out the top five 43 markers behind.
Perfect on the Thruway: Speaking of Hutton, the No. 66 is a perfect two-for-two in I-90 Pit Stop Challenge races in 2024. "J-Hutt" won last May at Weedsport, followed by a last-lap pass on Jeff Trombley to win at Fonda in July.
Trombley is two-for-two in runner-ups, finishing second to Hutton in both I-90 events.
September Slam: One month remains in the CRSA Sprints season and by the end of September, we could see up to five different champions.
Sept. 14 will crown our first champion in the Dandy Triple Play at Woodhull Raceway. Sept. 20 will then crown a Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series champion at Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park in Virgil. Sept. 27 will declare our I-90 Pit Stop Challenge champion at Utica-Rome Speedway followed by the points finale at Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua to determine our DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge champion and overall points winner.
The season finale is a non-points event Oct. 5 at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Ontario for the Canadian CRSA/Crate Challenge.
By the Numbers: Weedsport Speedway holds the record for most entries in an event at 42 back in May. 12 drivers have recorded a top five at Weedsport with four different winners. Billy VanInwegen leads all drivers with two wins, while Darryl Ruggles, Bobby Parrow and Jordan Hutton each have a victory.
From the Frontman: “The season has gone way too fast. We’re excited to return to a tight 1/3-mile track in Weedsport. When the night gets to feature time, the drivers will search all-around. We hope you come out or tune in!" ~ Mike Emhof
Up Next: CRSA will try for its first two-in-two of the season at Penn Can Speedway for King of the Can and the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Sept. 13 followed by Woodhull Raceway the following night to crown the first champion of the season. Friday’s race can be seen on Race Report TV and on Dirt Track Digest TV.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1580 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -31
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -55
4. 28 Ron Greek -109
5. 21B Blake Warner -137
6. J27 John Cunningham -187
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -260
8. 99 Adam DePuy -356
9. 66 Jordan Hutton -364
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -370
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Craun 1
7. 3A Jeff Trombley 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 18 Timmy Lotz
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 25G Tyler Graves 2
6. 18C Dan Craun 2
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
8. 18 Timmy Lotz 2
9. 33 Scott Landers 2
10. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
11. 88C Chad Miller 1
12. 23 John Smith 1
13. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
21. J27 John Cunningham 1
22. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 7
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 5
3. 29 Dalton Herrick 5
4. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
5. 3A Jeff Trombley 4
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 4
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 25G Tyler Graves 2
11. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
14. 48a Alysha Bay 1
15. 77 Matt Rotz 1
16. 99 Mike Kiser 1
17. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
18. 99 Adam Depuy 1
19. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
20. 28 Ron Greek 1
21. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
22. 18C Dan Craun 1
23. 10VC Zach Sobotka 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 99 Adam DePuy +43
2. 9K Kyle Pierce +39
3. 8 Dillon Paddock +36
3. 56V Billy VanInwegen +33
5. 10VC Zach Sobotka +32
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 3a Jeff Trombley 35
3. 99 Adam Depuy 25
4. 21B Blake Warner 21
5. 77 Matt Rotz 20
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18
7. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
8. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
9. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
10. 18c Dan Craun 10
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
12. 28 Ron Greek 9
13. 121 Steve Glover 5
14. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
15. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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Tanner Carrick Has Strong Weekend in Placerville, CA
PETERSEN MEDIA: After a grueling stretch with High Limit Racing, Tanner Carrick returned to form over the weekend in Placerville, CA as he picked up a sixth place finish to open the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout on Saturday night before a third place effort during Sunday night’s finale.
“We definitely struggled at times racing with the High Limit guys, so it felt good to put some tough races behind us and be back up front and battling for wins,” Tanner Carrick said. “Sunday night I started third and kind of took too long to figure out what I needed to do to get going. We held the spot all race long, and even got into second briefly.”
Following an impressive run from 12th to 6th to open the weekend up on Saturday night, Carrick got Sunday off to a quick start as he stopped the clock in time trials with the 7th fastest lap of the night amongst the 31 cars that were checked into the pit area.
Lining up on the pole of his heat race, it was vital to get the jump as the win also came with a berth in the Trophy Dash. Getting the jump over Tony Gomes, Carrick worked the Ľ mile bullring to perfection.
Grabbing the win, the Lincoln, CA driver was able to punch his ticket into both the Dash and the feature event as he took the green flag from the eighth starting position in the six-lap shootout.
Having a very impressive showing in the Dash, the Lincoln, CA driver had a very good CVC/CWA/Cemex No. 83T entry under him as he put on a show and battled his way to a third-place finish.
With the finish, Carrick found himself in the second row of the 35-lap feature event as he chased after the $8000 top prize that was up for grabs on this night.
On the slick Placerville Speedway surface, Carrick settled into third as the race came to life. While running in third he chased after former Australian Champion, Jock Goodyer, and current High Limit Racing regular, Justin Peck.
Stalking the two Carrick got close to Peck on the 20th lap, and briefly took over second, but then quickly found himself back in fourth as Bubba DeCaires briefly entered the battle.
As the race moved along, Carrick was able to use a late move to get by Peck and take the third and final spot on the podium when the checkered flag flew.
“I needed to make some decisions earlier which probably cost us a little, but all in all it was a good weekend for us, and great to get back up on the podium at Placerville Speedway,” Carrick added.
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 49, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 23, Top 10’s: 31
ON TAP: Carrick now will battle the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars on Friday night at Stockton Dirt Track before returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
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Cole Macedo Scores Pair of Top-5’s In WA to Close High
Limit Swing; Now Set to Take on World of Outlaws
PETERSEN MEDIA- With a busy swing with High Limit Racing out West now in the
books, Cole Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports have another test in front of
them; the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
“Overall, it was a pretty successful end to the High Limit
Racing swing,” Cole Macedo said. “Drew Warner and the guys worked extremely
hard and it was really a tough stretch dating back to Chico and then racing
all the way up to Skagit, WA.”
Following an 11th place finish at Douglas County Dirtrack in
Roseburg, OR, a tricky Grays Harbor Raceway threw many off, but not Macedo
and the Tarlton Motorsports team.
Earning quick time honors in time trials, Macedo lined the
Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto
Sales backed No. 21 up in the second row of his heat race. Battling to a
second-place finish, Macedo locked into the Dash where a second place finish
put him on the front row of the feature event.
After staling alongside Trey Starks, Macedo settled into
second where he raced much of the night. Able to pressure Starks on a few
occasions, Macedo settled into second until drifting back to a fifth place
finish over the last four laps of the main.
Checking into Skagit Speedway on Thursday night, a tough
qualifying effort put Macedo and company in a deep hole. After timing in
24th, a second place finish in heat race action was just good enough to
sneak him into the feature event as he rolled off the starting grid from the
10th row.
Salvaging the night the best he could, Macedo worked his way
forward and ended up 13th when the feature came to a close.
Back in action on Friday night for another complete program,
Macedo got off to a much better start as he ended up sixth quickest in
qualifications before advancing from 5th to 3rd in heat race competition.
Lining up sixth in the feature event, Macedo needed to keep
his mount up front to tabulate a many point as possible to put himself in a
good position for Saturday night’s finale.
Taking the green flag from sixth, Macedo was able to do just
that as he worked his way into the Top-5 and finished fifth. With his finish
and his point total, the Lemoore, CA driver rebounded well enough to be on
the front row of a Saturday night heat race.
Starting on the outside front row of his heat, Macedo had
hopes of getting the jump to lock into the Dash, but on this night the track
was not kind to any of the outside starters.
Finishing third in his heat, Macedo was safely in the
$102,626.26 to win feature event, but he took the green flag from the 13th
starting position.
On a very even track, passing proved to be tricky with the
top and the bottom both being extremely good. Spending much of the night
battling to get into the Top-10, Macedo saw his West Coast High Limit Racing
swing come to a close with an 11th place finish.
“Aside from Thursday night and not getting qualified well, I
thought we raced well at Skagit,” Macedo said. “Overall, I thought we raced
pretty well everywhere and that is a big credit to Drew and the guys, as
well as the Tarlton family for providing us with really good equipment that
can compete and run with the best around. We are all excited to see what we
can do with the World of Outlaws this week.”
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son
Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst,
Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod
Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for
their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 45, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 25, Top 10’s:
29.
ON TAP: Macedo now will battle the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series as they come to the Golden State. Friday
night Macedo will be in action at Stockton Dirt Track, before heading to
Hanford, CA on Saturday night for the Tom Tarlton Classic.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.
Hartmann charges ahead, banks top 10 at The Hill
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 4, 2024 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team completed a two-race weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars competition with both speed and consistency tucked firmly in their back pocket after a pair of forward-moving showings at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31 and The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1.
With a large Sheboygan County Fair Night crowd looking on, Hartmann kicked off the doubleheader weekend with a 19th place qualifying effort in the 27-car field based on a lap of 12.768 around the Plymouth, Wis. driver’s home track.
The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor started and finished seventh in the first eight-lap IRA heat race before starting third and placing fifth in the 12-lap IRA B-main to gain a transfer position to the evening’s 25-lap main event.
Despite being mired in the 23rd starting spot, the 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Rookie of the Year Award winner negotiated his way through two cautions and a red flag period to charge up eight spots and tally a 15th place finish in a race won by Joel Myers Jr.
One night later, the 87A racing team made the trek north to Sturgeon Bay for the first-ever IRA 410 Sprint Car event at The Hill Raceway.
Before a near-capacity crowd, Hartmann took an immediate liking to the slightly banked third-mile clay oval ripping off the sixth fastest qualifying lap in the 21-car field with a tour of the track in 12.667 seconds.
After starting and finishing third in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann advanced to the IRA dash for the sixth time during the 2024 season. A fifth place showing in the first IRA dash gave Hartmann the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
The A-main saw Hartmann mix it up at the front of the field throughout the event. He pulled off several key passes along the low groove of the smooth and slick racing surface to come home with a sixth place showing behind race winner Joel Myers Jr.
The strong sixth place result marked the seventh top 10 A-main finish of the 2024 campaign for the 87A Hartmann Racing Team.
Throughout the two-race weekend, Hartmann advanced his 87A car 11 positions in A-main action.
“We felt like we had a good recovery going from a rough start to the night at Plymouth until the tires sealed over on a late race red in the A,” Hartmann said. “Coming into Sunday at The Hill, we didn’t know what to expect. It turned out to be a great night. We were a few spots short of a top five, but it was still a strong run. We’ll keep building on this momentum and work toward moving up a couple more spots this coming weekend.”
Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team are set to head north and west for a big weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action starting Friday, Sept. 6 at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. for the annual Northern Nationals.
The WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks and Midwest Mods will also be on the card.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing underway at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the 87A Hartmann Racing team will travel to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial.
The all-Sprint Car program will also feature the Midwest Power Series 360 Sprint Cars, Traditional Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints.
Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Feldmann Sales & Service
Located at 1014 South Wisconsin Drive in Howards Grove, Wis., Feldmann Sales & Service has been in business since 1948. As a small, family-owned business, Feldmann Sales and Service's mission is to offer the latest in parts and products at the best prices with unparalleled service, along with a full line of Polaris, Kubota, Echo Stihl, Ariens, Simplicity, Toro and Land Pride equipment, including ATVs, Ranger RZRs, tractors and chainsaws.
In addition to featuring a full showroom of equipment for all seasons, Feldmann Sales & Service’s team of certified technicians offers ATV maintenance, lawn equipment service and trailer service.
To contact Feldmann Sales & Service, call 920-565-3939, email sales@feldmannsales.com or visit http://www.feldmannsales.com/.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, September 6 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, September 7 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Friday, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 25 IRA Events – 20 World of Outlaws Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 1 Top Five A Main Finishes – 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 13 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 16 Heat Race Victories – 0 Dash Appearances – 6 Dash Victories – 1 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Arenz duels for IRA win finishes runner-up at Plymouth
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 4, 2024 – After claiming his first and, so far, only Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main victory last season at a track he knows better than any other, Travis Arenz came oh so close to racking 410 main event victory No. 2 with a large Sheboygan County Fair crowd on hand to spur on the home track driver Saturday, Aug. 31 at The Plymouth Dirt Track.
Arenz opened the night by qualifying 14th in the 27-car IRA field with a lap of 12.552 seconds. He then moved up three spots to place second from the fifth starting position in the second IRA heat race to advance to the 30-lap headliner.
The 2021 and 2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champion started 11th in the main event and moved up quickly utilizing the high and low lines around the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface.
The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver worked his way into the top five on lap 12 and moved into second on lap 18 before tracking down race leader Joel Myers Jr. in heavy lapped traffic to steal the lead on lap 21 just before a red flag appeared on the following lap for Shelby Bosie’s flip.
The 17th-year driver held the lead on the restart and paced
the field for the next four laps before Myers Jr. regained the lead with a
slide job on lap 26. Arenz had to settle for second and his fourth top five
showing of the 2024 IRA season.
“Our night at Plymouth didn’t start off the best but we have definitely had
worse,” Arenz said. “Starting outside of the top 10, I knew if I wanted any
chance of winning, I needed to set the car up to run where I needed, find
the fastest lane and make smart moves. Unfortunately, lap traffic killed my
momentum with a few laps to go and I gave up the lead. It was a fun battle
and I’m happy to bring home a strong podium finish.”
Arenz’s fortunes weren’t nearly as good in the IRA’s debut appearance at The
Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1.
He opened the night with a solid second place qualifying with a lap of 12.427 seconds before moving up from fourth to second in the second IRA heat race to earn a spot in the dash for the eighth time during the 2024 campaign.
After improving from fourth to third in the four-lap IRA dash, Arenz fired off from the sixth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
Arenz’s luck went sour on lap 3 when he flipped his 25T machine in turn four while battling with Jake Blackhurst. With little visible damage, Arenz retreated to the work area and managed to return to the race at the rear of the field with a taped-up top wing, which had taken the brunt of the damage during the flip.
Following the restart, Arenz advanced quickly from 19th to
12th on lap 15 before the sideboard of the wing collapsed, which severely
impeded the handling of his car. He held on the rest of the way to post a
16th place showing as Joel Myers completed the weekend sweep.
“At The Hill, we qualified well and felt good in the early
part of the night,” Arenz said. “We had a good starting position in the A,
but I made an error and ended up rolling the car. The damage to the top wing
and other parts definitely made the car a handful and caused a bit further
damage to some front-end components, but we survived the race. We also found
some frame damage. However, we are still hoping to compete in Superior and
Cedar Lake this weekend.”
The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”
The Travis Arenz Motorsports team is set to head north and west for a doubleheader weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition starting Friday, Sept. 6 at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. for the annual Northern Nationals.
The WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks and Midwest Mods will also be on the card.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing underway at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Arenz and team will travel to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial.
The all-Sprint Car program will also feature the Midwest Power Series 360 Sprint Cars, Traditional Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints.
Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Hair Fellers Barbershop
Travis Arenz Motorsports is proud to have Hair Fellers Barbershop on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s rookie season of competition with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2023.
Owned and operated by Ann Lange, Hair Fellers Barbershop is located at 622 Madison Ave. in Howards Grove, Wis.
To learn more or to make an appointment, call 920-254-5198 or visit Hair Fellers Barbershop on Facebook and Instagram.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, September 6 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis.
(IRA)
Saturday, September 7 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 15
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 10
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 11
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Hagar Captures Podium Result for Three Different Car Owners
Inside Line Promotions - ELDON, Mo. (Sept. 4, 2024) - Derek Hagar guided three different race cars to podium performances last weekend.
Hagar swept the 305ci winged sprint car portion of the show at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark., on Friday in a McCord Farms sprint car.
"We had a really good car all night long," he said. "We won the heat race and took the lead on the initial start of the feature and never looked back. I was able to run the top in turns one and two up on the dirt wall. It really helped me launch off the corner and hit the bottom in turns three and four. We got to lapped traffic and I had to start moving around. I figured out the middle worked pretty good for me in turns three and four and I was still able to run the top in turns one and two."
Hagar also hopped in a 600cc micro sprint that night for Marshall Skinner Motorsports, winning a heat race and placing second in the main event.
"It was fun," he said. "We won the heat race and started outside pole in the feature. Jackson (Skinner) got by me on the first lap. He and the guy on the pole were side by side the whole race. Jackson finally cleared him and ran the best race I've seen him run. A 12-year-old kid with me behind him, I figured he'd start overdriving the car, but he didn't. I gave it all I had to get around him and just couldn't make it happen."
Hagar then climbed aboard the Paul Hart owned 410ci winged sprint car on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ozark Speedway, which hosted a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series doubleheader. He qualified 20 th quickest before rallying from seventh to fourth place in a heat race on Saturday to lock into the main event. Hagar capped the night by charging from 12 th to second place in the A Main, marking the second-most cars passed.
"We drew the highest pill and went out last in qualifying," he said. "We were still trying to learn the car. The heat race came around and we made some changes. We charged our way forward three spots. The cushion was really treacherous. I made my mind up I was running the middle to the bottom in the feature. I started picking cars off left and right. The double-file restarts were key for us. I picked the outside every time even if I gave up a position because I could get a really good launch up top coming off turn four. We worked our way up to second."
The weekend concluded with another rally on Sunday. After timing in 14 th quickest and ending fifth in a heat race, Hagar maneuvered from 16 th to sixth in the feature. The 10 positions gained were the most and earned the Hard Charger Award.
"There really wasn't passing in the heat races," he said. "I made the bottom work good at the start of the feature. Once I got up to sixth the track started rubbering up by Lap 8 or 9. It was follow the leader for the rest of the race."
Hagar plans to return to action this Saturday at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Mo., during the 27 th annual Queens Royal and Terry Babb Tribute.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 30 - Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark. (305 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).
Aug. 30 - Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark. (600cc micro sprint) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (2).
Aug. 31 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 20; Heat race: 4 (7); Feature: 2 (12).
Sept. 1 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 6 (16).
SEASON STATS -
25 races, 8 wins, 16 top fives, 20 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 22 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Mo., for the 27 th annual Queens Royal and Terry Babb Tribute
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing
Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com .
"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
ESS Point Battle Heats Up Heading to Can-Am, Weedsport
By Curtis Berleue (LaFargeville, NY) | With just four full-point events remaining on the 2024 Empire Super Sprints calendar, the battle at the top of the point standings is as alive as ever. With another doubleheader weekend on tap at the Can-Am and Weedsport Speedways, drivers have two more chances at making headway in the final stretch of the season.
Since early July, two time and defending champion Jordan Poirier has been atop the standings, though recently early season points leader Jason Barney has climbed back into the second spot. With 1830 points, Poirier holds a 111-point lead over Barney with 1719 points. With a strong podium finish this past Saturday at Fulton, Barney was able to gain ground on Poirier, who had a 132-point cushion before the weekend began.
Davie Franek currently sits third in points with 1651, Matt Tanner is fourth with 1564 and Billy VanInwegen rounds out the top five with 1441.
The most recent Empire Super Sprints winner at Can-Am is Billy VanInwegen who was victorious when the tour visited last month on August second. Jordan Poirier has also been strong at Can-Am, finishing third back in August and picking up the win at the speedway as part of last years CNY Speedweek. Saturdays stop at the LaFargeville, NY oval will be critical for both drivers in the standings race.
As the tour moves south to Weedsport on Sunday, it’s anyone’s guess as to how the points standings will be affected. Only one driver currently in the top five in points has a victory at the 3/8-mile oval, Jason Barney, though his victory came just over nine years ago in August of 2015.
More information on this weekends events including gate times and prices, along with an order of events can be found on either tracks social media pages, along with the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Saturday, September 7 – Can-Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Sunday, September 8 – Weedsport Speedway – Weedsport, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Saturday, September 14 – Ohsweken Speedway – Ohsweken, ONT ($20,000 to Win Northern Sprint Car Nationals – No Points)
Newlin Getting 410 Program Sorted Out, Wins Labor Day
Warrior Award
Port Royal, PA – September 5, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Starting a 410 sprint car program is not an easy task for anyone but it is an especially challenging effort for a family team stretching every dollar to make it happen.
After numerous highly successful years in the 305 sprint car ranks followed by quick success in the 358 division as well in his family-owned No.11z, Zach Newlin dabbled in the 410 ranks at the wheel of equipment other than his own for a couple years. While there were some highlights in those limited outings, those rides didn’t seem to be the right fit.
In 2023 Newlin and his family decided to resurrect the
family-owned team and take it to the 410 sprint car level.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: September 2, 2024
Class: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 40 cars, Group Qualifying 6th, Heat 6th (8), B-main 9th (10)
PERSISTENCE
Newlin’s 2024 debut was delayed until June. He came into it knowing he was down on horsepower compared to most of his competition but he needed to hit the track to start working out the bugs and building a notebook. It takes time to build a 410 sprint car program and you can’t do it in the shop.
His first five outings of this season were a struggle. The team battled a mystery power issue that would creep up mid-race. The frustration reached unwanted levels.
Doubts briefly crept into Newlin’s mind. Did he belong here? Was it worth it?
The short answer to both: yes.
Newlin and team kept digging and finally got to the bottom of the issue. When Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic hit the clay on Monday afternoon, he timed 6th quick in his group, right in the thick of the regulars.
An 8th place finish in his heat race on the tough daytime surface put Newlin in the B-main where he raced to a 9th place finish from the 10th starting spot in his Ron’s RV Sales, Butler Hill Maple Farm, Tuscarora Roofing Co., Dillman Hauling, Wintergreen Window Cleaning, Christine Booher, Safety-Kleen, Strange Oval, Walker Performance Filtration, Newlin Bar Service, The Podium Awards, Nesbit Innovations, Deimler Chiropractic and Your Dry Basement No.11z
Statistically it wasn’t a day to write home about but for this small team it was a hurdle cleared. Now the process of tuning their car’s handling can finally begin in earnest.
To help broaden the smiles in the team’s pit after the race, Newlin was selected as the winner of the J&S Classics Warrior Award. The prize, awarded to the driver who finishes in the position of the pill that is drawn, is presented courtesy of Sandy Kline.
While all of this has been playing out over the past couple months, Newlin has had a bigger engine being rebuilt as time and funds allowed. That powerplant is nearly ready, so that award money will come in very handy to help keep this team progressing toward being a weekly competitor.
“I can’t thank Sandy (Kline) enough for putting up this award money and for everything she does for the sport. All of us in the pit area appreciate her.”, Newlin said.
“I want to thank my mom, my dad, and my entire family for everything they do to help this team exist. We knew this wouldn’t be easy. We’re going to keep working hard to build a competitive 410 team.”
“We wouldn’t be able to do this without the support of our partners. I want to say thanks to them all and I hope everyone will go out and support those folks who support us.”
UP NEXT
Tentatively, the next race for Newlin in the 11z is September 21st at BAPS Motor Speedway. Other options are under consideration. Stay tuned to Zach Newlin Racing on Facebook and Twitter for schedule updates!
Newlin has three 358 sprint car races remaining in the
Mansberger Motorsports No.21m, all of which are at Williams Grove Speedway
on September 13th, 20th and 21st.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Butler Hill Maple Farm
Butler Hill Maple Farm LLC is owned and operated by U.S. Army veteran Corrie Bacon in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. As a child Corrie, helped his dad make maple syrup. Through the years Corrie also helped a lifelong friend make syrup when he was available.
Prior to his retirement following 31 years of service, he purchased land and the maple business from his lifelong friend. Since then, Butler Hill Maple Farm has been offering pure Pennsylvania maple syrup in three grades: Golden Delicate (currently sold out), Amber Rich, Dark Robust and Very Dark, Very Strong.
You’ll also find cinnamon infused syrup, coffee infused, bourbon-barrel aged syrup, maple candy, cream, sugar, maple cinnamon nuts (cashews and pecan and deluxe mixed nuts), maple cotton candy and a maple rub/seasoning mix.
Race fans will also find Butler Hill Maple Farm has special edition bottles etched with sprint cars, late models and modifieds!
All these items are available for shipping in our company store online, and at events throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the DC area. His wife is currently assigned to Fort Belvoir, VA.
Visit ButlerHillMapleFarm.com to learn more and get your favorite products today!
You can also call Corrie’s customer service at 607-426-5820, email butlerhillmaplefarm@gmail.com or find Butler Hill Maple Farm on Facebook!
Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!
Zach Newlin Racing can be contacted at ZachNewlin@gmail.com.
Learn more about Zach Newlin at: A2DPR.com/ZachNewlin
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Zach Newlin Racing on Facebook: Facebook.com/ZachNewlinRacing
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Zach Newlin wheels his No.11z 410 sprint car around Port Royal Speedway
(Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Broadcast coverage of Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com
Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is
available at FloRacing.com
THANKS TO ZACH’S PARTNERS!
Ron’s RV Sales
Butler Hill Maple Farm
Tuscarora Roofing Co.
Dillman Hauling
Wintergreen Window Cleaning
Christine Booher, Realtor
Safety-Kleen
Strange Oval
Walker Performance Filtration
Newlin Bar Service
The Podium Awards
Nesbit Innovations
Deimler Chiropractic
Your Dry Basement
"APPLE FESTIVAL NATIONALS" FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT SHARON; 8 DIVISIONS IN ACTION HIGHLIGHTED BY "410" SPRINTS FOR $4000 TO-WIN SATURDAY NIGHT
By Mike Leone
September 4, 2024
(Hartford, OH)...After a weekend off, Sharon Speedway returns to action this weekend with two shows part of the annual "Apple Festival Nationals". Friday night (September 6) is presented by A&MP Electric and Virgile Iron & Steel and will feature a complete show for both the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds and the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks in "Ray's Race". Saturday night (September 7) is presented by Stackhouse Construction and the Penn-Ohio Pro Stock Series and will feature a complete show for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars and the Pro Stocks. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds, Racesaver "305" Sprint Cars, Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods will contest their heat races on Friday night with the remainder of their programs on Saturday night. Racing begins at 7 p.m. each night.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management will race for $4,000 to-win/$400 to-start. Saturday's appearance will serve as a tune-up for the September 21 "Lou Blaney Memorial" and the final visit by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars on September 28 as both events will pay $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start!
Sharon has completed four "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel won the May 18 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car event. Central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event on June 1. Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 1. And most recently, Dale Blaney was victorious for the 21st time of his career at Sharon on July 27.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds presented by Autism Awareness, King Bros. Ready Mix Concrete, King's Sanitary Services, Russ King Racing, and Thermo Supply will try again to complete their fourth event of the 95th anniversary season as the ground pounders will battle for $2,500 to-win/$250 to-start. It'll be the last tune-up before the September 21 "Lou Blaney Memorial" featuring the BRP Tour. Thus far this season, Erick Rudolph has a pair of victories, while Ayden Cipriano captured his first career big-block feature win.
The Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will be the only division running a complete show each night. Friday will feature the rescheduled "Ray's Race" paying $2,000 to-win, while Saturday will be a Penn-Ohio Series event with $1,000 on the line! Thus far this season there have been four different winners in five races. The only repeat winner has been Curt J. Bish, while Christian Schneider, Jordan Perkins, and Bobby Whitling have also been victorious.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric will be making their fifth appearance of 2024 as they will run their entire show on Friday night for $1,000 to-win. Thus far this season there have been four different winners in as many races with Bud Watson, Nate Young, Dennis Lunger, Jr., and most recently Dave Hess, Jr. victorious.
The Racesaver "305" Sprint Cars presented by Sportsman's Supply will be part of the "Apple Festival Nationals" for the first time ever and will race for $1,000 to-win. Back on June 1 in their first ever appearance, Jeremy Kornbau was victorious over the 22-car field.
The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars will be making their seventh and final appearance of the season this weekend and will also race for $1,000 to-win. John Mollick, who leads RUSH's $5,000 to-win Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series Championship points, leads the way with three wins followed by Blaze Myers with two and Arnie Kent with one.
The HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds will race for $800 to-win in addition to it being their annual "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance as eligible racers will share in nearly $17,000 of valuable product giveaways! Kole Holden and current $3,500 RUSH Weekly Series points leader, Chas Wolbert, are the only two repeat winners, while Rob Kristyak and Ayden Cipriano have also picked up a victory. JC Boyer, who has yet to win this year at Sharon, leads the $1,000 Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series points heading into the finale.
The Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical will race for $800 to-win as well in an Economod Mania Tour event. Jeremy Double topped a season high 34-car field at the last event for his all-time division leading 23rd career win. Joe Gabrielson and Dennis Lunger, Jr. both have a pair of victories.
Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the UMP Modifieds on Friday night and the Econo Mods on Saturday night. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature.
The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the UMP Mods or Pro Stocks on Friday night and the Pro Stocks or Econo Mods on Saturday night. The recipient will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap amongst the divisions. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.
Complete payoffs for all divisions are available at the following link: https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=981643. There is no registration or entry fee. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25.
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
Each night, pit passes will go on sale at 4 p.m., while general admission opens at 5. Heat races begin at 7 p.m. Qualifying for the "410" Sprints will be at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 is $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35 each night. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted. Camping is $25 for the weekend and must be reserved through the following link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/rv-trailer-tent-camping-spots-tickets-153713
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Kyle Reinhardt Reels Off Third Straight Top Ten
Abbottstown, PA – September 3, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos /WRT Speedwerx Photography
What was supposed to be a three-race holiday weekend in Central PA for Kyle Reinhardt, quickly turned into a single event on Sunday night thanks to Mother Nature’s unwelcome visit to the region on a traditionally big Labor Day weekend of racing.
Reinhardt made the most of the night, snagging his third consecutive top-ten finish.
The Neptune City, NJ native is building momentum at an
opportune time as several big events sit on the horizon.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: September 1, 2024
Event: Labor Day Duels / Kevin Gobrecht Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 8th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 6th (8)
KEEP IT ROLLIN'
Reinhardt was the 21st car to hit the track for qualifying Sunday evening in the 31-car field. A late slot is often difficult for teams to overcome as track conditions decline, but the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 was up to the task, registering the 8th quickest lap overall.
From his front-row starting spot in heat race number two, Reinhardt challenged polesitter Troy Wagaman Jr. at the drop of the green. He followed in the runner-up spot, working to chase down the leader, but ultimately settled for the 2nd place finish.
Reinhardt started outside the 4th row in the 40-lap A-main but couldn’t find a rhythm during the opening laps and slipped back to the 10th position.
As the race neared the halfway mark, Reinhardt gained momentum and started to move forward, taking over the 8th position on lap twenty-two. Ten laps later he took possession of 6th and held a firm grasp on it to the checkers to collect his third consecutive top-ten finish.
“I’m very happy with our speed right now. Timing good the
last few weeks and competing for top-fives is a great jump from where we
were the last few months.”, Reinhardt commented. “We are looking to keep
carrying the momentum through the rest of the season.”
UP NEXT
The three-night, High Limit Racing Sanctioned Tuscarora 50 event is next up for Reinhardt. He and his team will sign in at Port Royal Speedway on September 5th, 6th, and 7th for the 57th annual edition of the lucrative race.
On both Thursday and Friday, the 410 sprint cars will race
for $10,000 and Saturday’s finale will pay $57,000 to the victor.
SEASON STATS
30 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 11 top 10’s, 18 top 15’s, 21 top 20’s
Kyle Reinhardt powers off of turn two at Lincoln Speedway
(PA) during the Labor Day Duels main event on 9-1-24 (Photo Credit: Derick
Kriner Photography)
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ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
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Mallett Extends Top-Five Streak With Pair of Podiums in Alabama
Inside Line Promotions - EASTABOGA, Ala. (Sept. 3, 2024) - Jordon Mallett drove to a pair of podiums last weekend during a USCS Series doubleheader in Alabama.
The strong showing gives him six straight top fives and seven podiums in his last nine races.
"It was another solid weekend," he said. "We've been putting ourselves in a good spot. We podiumed each night, but there was more to be desired."
The weekend began on Saturday when Mallett made his debut at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton. He advanced from fifth to third place in a heat race. That lined him up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event. Mallett advanced to a third-place result, which was his 10 th top five of the season. It also garnered the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.
"Things didn't quite go in our favor and we clawed our way onto the podium," he said. "We had a poor draw in the wrong heat race and didn't get to make the dash. That put us a long way back in the feature. We spent too much time trying to move forward instead of starting toward the front. It took too long to get through the cars and toward the front. We had more if we could have just started up there. Passing was definitely at a premium."
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Talladega Short Track, where a heat race win from the third starting position moved Mallett into the dash. However, because of time constraints, the dash was cancelled and Mallett pulled the No. 2 pill to start the main event on the outside of the front row.
"We unloaded a really good race car and had a good draw and a good heat race," he said. "We were second highest in points and they actually scrapped the dash because we had been in a rain delay earlier in the night. The track was super racy in our heat races, but by the time we got to the feature the inside line took off a whole lot better than the outside. The track wasn't conducive to passing and we just weren't quite good enough to get by the leader. They were going to have to make a mistake for us to get there and we never got into thick traffic where it broke the momentum, but you can't hang your head on a weekend with a pair of podiums."
Mallett's second-place result was his eighth podium outing of the season.
He is taking this weekend off before joining the ASCS National Tour Sept. 13-14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla., during the Green Country 50.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 31 - Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala. - Heat race: 3 (5); Feature: 3 (8).
Sept. 1 - Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala. - Heat race: 1 (3); Feature: 2 (2).
SEASON STATS -
18 races, 4 wins, 11 top fives, 15 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 13-14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla., for the Green Country 50 with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events
Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .
"We're excited to represent Awakening Events again this year," Mallett said. "Awakening Events, which has been a major part of our team for many years, puts on some of the best shows in the entertainment industry so we encourage everyone to check out their website for events in your area."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Dover Tackling Nebraska Tripleheader This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Sept. 3, 2024) - Jack Dover has a three-race weekend in his home state of Nebraska on deck.
Dover will compete in his No. 53 winged sprint car this Friday at Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice during the 2 nd annual Sprint Car Challenge. He will then head to Thayer County Speedway in Deshler on Saturday before racing on Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle during the Stewart Alley Memorial.
"I'm really excited," he said. "It's local and a lot of our close fans get to see us race. Also, we've had this car out nine times and it's been in the top three eight times so I'm excited to get it out for three races close to home this weekend."
Dover is a perfect 2-for-2 in starts at Beatrice Speedway, where he won a 305ci winged sprint car race in 2016 and he captured a 360ci winged sprint car victory last year.
"We're perfect so we just have to keep that streak alive," he said.
Saturday will mark his driving debut at Thayer County Speedway.
"I've only been there once with Tim (Estenson) and we ran third," he said. "It's like a 3/8 mile and you have to get up right against the wall. It looked like fun to race."
Eagle Raceway is a high-banked track where Dover cut his teeth racing.
"I've won the Eagle Nationals and the 305 Nationals twice," he said. "We've won a lot of races there and a lot of big races. It suits me good and I'm very comfortable there. This weekend should be a lot of fun."
SEASON STATS -
8 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 4 top 10s, 4 top 15s, 4 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Beatrice Speedway in Beatrice, Neb., for the 2 nd annual Sprint Car Challenge and Saturday at Thayer County Speedway in Deshler, Neb., with the Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series and Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for the Stewart Alley Memorial with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Thorpe's Body Shop
Thorpe's Body Shop has been offering collision repair and automobile painting services to customers in Papillion, Neb., and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://ThorpesBodyShop.com .
"I want to thank Thorpe's Body Shop for making our cars look sharp every year," Dover said. "Blake, who co-owns it, has been a family friend since I can remember and we really appreciate his support of our race team throughout the years."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record Three Top 10s During Huset's Speedway Tripleheader
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Sept. 3, 2024) - David Gravel produced a trio of top-10 finishes for Big Game Motorsports last weekend at Huset's Speedway.
The team kicked off the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tripleheader at the high-banked oval on Friday during the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking. Gravel qualified 11 th quickest in his group and advanced from sixth to fifth place in a heat race. He then charged from 20 th to 10 th in the A Main.
Saturday featured the preliminary night of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS. Gravel was ninth quickest in his qualifying group and he placed fifth in a heat race. He again gained 10 positions in the feature, driving from 18 th to eighth.
The $100,000-to-win event concluded on Sunday with Gravel moving up one spot in a heat race to advance into the King of the Hill. A seventh-place finish lined him up on the inside of the fourth row in the 40-lap main event. Gravel battled just outside the top five throughout the race before ending eighth. It was his 49 th top 10 of the season.
Big Game Motorsports is heading west for three weekends in California beginning this Friday at the Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton during the Stockton Showdown and Saturday at Kings Speedway in Hanford during the Tom Tarlton Classic.
Gravel is the track record holder at the Stockton Dirt Track, where he last competed in Sept. 2019 when he finished third.
Gravel's lone World of Outlaws win at Kings Speedway came in March 2019.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 30 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 11; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 10 (20).
Aug. 31 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 8 (18).
Sept. 1 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Heat race: 2 (3); King of the Hill: 7 (7); Feature: 8 (7).
SEASON STATS -
55 races, 14 wins, 35 top fives, 49 top 10s, 53 top 15s, 53 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, Calif., for the Stockton Showdown and Saturday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., for the Tom Tarlton Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Starks Wins First Two High Limit Racing Starts of His Career
Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (Sept. 3, 2024) - Trey Starks produced the most fruitful national week in the Northwest of his career.
The Washington native won his first two Kubota High Limit Racing starts last Wednesday at Grays Harbor Raceway and Thursday at Skagit Speedway before he capped the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals with results of 25 th and seventh, respectively. He then wrapped up the weekend with a runner-up result in a 360ci winged sprint car show at Grays Harbor Raceway on Sunday.
"Everything about it other than the DNF on Friday because of a part failure was great," he said. "We knew that we could do it and have good runs if we were in the right position and that's exactly what happened on Wednesday and Thursday. We had enough speed to capitalize on it.
"We had good speed and made good decisions. You're not going to just be way better and expect to win. You're also not going to have pure luck. You have to have speed on top of it. We had that both nights and it showed all the work we put in throughout the season and the last couple of years paid off.
"The way it worked out I don't know if you could have scripted it. I hadn't been in the car for a couple of weeks going into a race against the best guys in the world. To be able to pull it off and beat them. To have my son there was cool. We didn't even plan on him being there, but at the last minute they came. His first race his dad won a national touring event, it's something that we'll have forever. Then to go the next night and back it up makes it even sweeter. And to win at both of my home tracks, I don't even know if there's words to describe."
The busy week began last Wednesday with Starks qualifying sixth quickest at Grays Harbor Raceway. He then won a heat race, the dash and the main event from the pole position during his first race since his son, Rowan, was born.
"We were strong and qualified well on a track that was going away," he said. "Winning the heat and the dash helped. At Grays Harbor, having the knowledge of running there and knowing how the track responds to the work they do when the sun goes down, helped. I knew that the track was going to go a certain way and that helped us out in the feature."
Starks was just as strong the ensuing night at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., where he kicked off the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals with the 14 th quickest qualifying time. A run from third to win a heat race put him on the outside of the front row in the main event and Starks capitalized.
"We qualified not as good as we wanted to, but we made some points up in the heat race," he said. "That put us in a good position for the invert and we took advantage of our front row starting spot. We had to wrestle the lead on the opening lap and had to navigate lapped traffic and hold off some hard charges from guys like (Shane) Golobic and (Justin) Sanders."
Starks timed in second quickest and he hustled from sixth to second place in a heat race on Friday to climb into the high-point position. Unfortunately, a part failure in the rear end while he was running inside the top 10 during the main event relegated him to a DNF.
Starks won a heat race and was seventh in the dash to open Saturday's event finale. He maintained a top-10 position throughout the main event before ending seventh.
"In the feature the track did something nobody expected it to do," he said. "It looked wide to start, but narrowed up. It threw everybody for a loop. We just weren't able to get going. I think it's a different story if we could have started toward the front. We were fighting for the same spot on the track everybody else was. I would say we took what the race track gave us."
The weekend concluded on Sunday with a local show at Grays Harbor Raceway, where he was second quickest in qualifying. Starks advanced from fourth to win a heat race and he moved from fourth to second place in the A Main.
"That place had a lot of grip to it and was pretty narrow," he said. "We got to second and placed chase the whole time. We had six or seven cautions so we didn't get into traffic a lot. Coming to the checkered off turn four we got into traffic and we were basically side by side coming to the line. The way the race played out it didn't give a ton of opportunity, but we were fast. I felt pretty good even though we ran second."
Starks returns to action this Saturday at Skagit Speedway, where he leads the 360ci winged sprint car championship standings by 14 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 28 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).
Aug. 29 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 1 (3); Feature: 1 (2).
Aug. 30 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (6); Feature: 25 (8).
Aug. 31 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 7 (8); Feature: 7 (7).
Sept. 1 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 2 (4).
SEASON STATS -
25 races, 11 wins, 18 top fives, 20 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 23 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Saturday Night Runner Up Highlights Legends of
Placerville Weekend for Tony Gomes
PETERSEN MEDIA- Competing at the Annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout that also played host the legends of years gone by at Placerville Speedway over the Labor Day Weekend, Tony Gomes picked up a second place finish on Saturday night before closing the weekend out with a 10th place effort on Sunday.
“It was a really good weekend for our team, and it’s always a fun and unique event to run with no points in mind,” Tony Gomes said. “Saturday, we had a good race with Willie Croft, and congrats to him on the win, and Sunday we just kind of got stuck in a battle from 6th-10th, and ended up 10th when it was all said and done”
With qualifying being split into two sessions on Saturday night, Gomes timed in third fastest in his group which placed him on the pole of his heat race. Racing to a heat race win, Gomes locked himself into the feature event, but it also qualified the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C for the six-lap dash.
Finishing fifth in the Dash, the Modesto, CA driver was locked into the fifth starting position for the 30-lap feature event. When the race came to life Gomes jumped into fifth before moving into fourth on the race’s fourth lap.
Continuing to move forward, Gomes worked into third on the 10th lap, and then when the leader had issues on lap 12, he found himself in second on alongside Willie Croft on the ensuing restart.
Once in second, Gomes chased after Croft and really turned up the pressure as they got into traffic. Having a shot to make a move for the lead in the race’s closing laps the yellow flag flew, and impeded Gomes’ progress.
Back underway, Gomes simply settled in at rode the night out with a hard fought second place finish.
Returning to action on Sunday night to conclude to two-night show, Gomes timed in 11th fastest in qualifying time trials and again found himself on the front row of his heat race. Needing the win to get into the Dash, Gomes slipped to second on the start.
Chasing after Tanner Carrick, Gomes locked into the feature with his second place finish but found himself back in the 10th starting spot for the 35-lap affair.
From the fifth row starting position, Gomes found himself in hard fought battles all race long as he battled between sixth and 10th on the slick surface during the finale. Racing hard, Gomes couldn’t quite create any separation from the middle of the field as he searched lap after lap.
When the 35-lapper drew to a close, Gomes closed his weekend out with a 10th place finish.
“10th wasn’t what we had in mind for Sunday after a good run on Saturday but we had a fast car and we are all excited for these final two point races,” Gomes added. “A big thank you to Cody, Bobby, and John for all of their hard work, and again I am so thankful to be a part of Cody and Mandi’s race team. It is great to have two great people behind me.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes return to point racing at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-14, Wins-1, Top 5’s-5, Top 10’s-12
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Andy Forsberg Turns Attention Back to Point Championship Following Nor*Cal Posse Shootout
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Placerville Speedway over the weekend for the Legends Weekend Nor*Cal Posse Shootout, Andy Forsberg didn’t have the greatest weekend on track as he now turns his attention to Placerville Speedway’s final two points races of the season in what is a very close championship title fight.
“It wasn’t the best weekend for us of the season, but it wasn’t for lack of effort,” Andy Forsberg said. “We worked and tried a lot of different things but the track was pretty slick which isn’t my cup of tea, and we got caught up in a couple messes on Sunday and actually got kicked off the track.”
Timing in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight on Saturday night to open the weekend, a third place finish in his heat race locked Forsberg into the Dash as the fast qualifier in the heat race did not transfer.
Finishing eighth in the Dash, the Auburn, CA driver lined the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 up in the fourth row for the 30-lap feature event.
Running into some issues in the early goings of the feature event, Forsberg slipped back to 14th on the 4th lap. Falling back as far as 15th, he was able to climb back to 12th by the halfway point of the race.
Stuck back just outside of the Top-10, Forsberg battled btween 12th and 13th for the final half of the race. When the checkered flag was displayed to the field, Forsberg closed Saturday night out with a 13th place finish.
Making some overnight changes and going to a different car and win on Sunday night, Forsberg to the finale kicked off by timing in 18th fastest in qualifying time trials.
Finishing fourth in his heat race, Forsberg locked into the feature event where he took the green flag from the outside of the eighth row. Able to pick up quite a few spots in the opening stanzas of the feature, Forsberg quickly found himself in the Top 10.
That was all for not just two laps later as a multi car tangle left Forsberg stalled out and facing the wrong direction as the yellow was needed.
Restarting from 19th, Forsberg was able to pick up a couple of spots in the back of the pack as he worked into 15th with just 10-laps left in the race.
Running on the slick surface, another multi car melee broke out, but with Forsberg the only one to come to a stop he was charged with his second stoppage and sent to his trailer.
“It was just a tricky weekend for us as a team, but it was a great weekend for the fan in me,” Andy Forsberg said. “Placerville Rick Hirt does a great job with the Legends Cars and to see them every year and see what this event his turning into is really cool.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-37, Wins-4, Top 5’s-18, Top 10’s-24
ON TAP: Forsberg is slated to return to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Zearfoss 12th in High Bank Nationals finale; BZR westbound and down
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (September 3, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing made the most of their three-day campaign at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, not only achieving better and better results as the weekend progressed, but ultimately closing out the $100,000-to-win finale on September 1 with a 12th-place score – maintaining his place midpack after starting from the inside of row six.
For Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, the 12th-place score was an impressive game changer, as the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native missed main event action on Friday, followed by an 18th-place finish on Saturday. Needless to say, the eventual finale outcome will prove important with a major California stretch on the horizon.
“Happy to close out our visit to Huset’s in the manner that we did. It’s a demanding race track and you can find yourself in a lot of trouble in a hurry,” Zearfoss noted. “We have a lot of racing coming up on the West Coast. Excited to get back to California and see what we can do.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a three-week stretch in California,
all of which activating with visits to Stockton Dirt Track on Friday, Sept.
6 and Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the
$21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
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Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 12
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17.
Dietrich and GKR seek Tuscarora 50 title
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (September 3, 2024) – Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic ended in heartbreak for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing fans, and although the team salvaged for a top-ten score – tenth officially in the 25-lapper – their winning potential was obvious, racing for the lead before a cut tire ended hope for triumph.
Despite the fact, “Double-D” is eager for redemption, set to tackle the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” once again in the upcoming Tuscarora 50 Weekend set for Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Saturday’s finale will award a $57,000 top prize.
No stranger to big money at the Juniata County Fairgrounds, Danny Dietrich is the reigning Bob Weikert Memorial champion worth $76,500.
“I think that race was ours to win,” Dietrich said of the Labor Day Classic. “I feel like we’ve had a lot of instances like that this year. We’ll look for some redemption this weekend.”
COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway’s coveted Tuscarora 50, sanctioned by High Limit Racing, on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Saturday’s finale will award $57,000-to-win.
SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 10 Top-Fives: 29 Top-Tens: 41
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from 18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17. Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 2.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall with top-ten in Labor Day Classic, sets eyes on
Tuscarora Weekend
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (September 3, 2024) – The coveted and historic Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, is just around the corner, and for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, it’s a prize well worth chasing, aiming to continue their Central Pennsylvania hot streak with a $57,000 score on Saturday, September 7.
Whittall, ace of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, will roll into the annual Tuscarora 50 – sanctioned by High Limit Racing – with a recent top-ten finish to his credit, finishing sixth in the Speed Palace’s annual Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Speaking of hot streak, the Vincentown, New Jersey, native is a recent winner at Port Royal Speedway, scoring a triumph in early June which set the tone for a sweep of successes that also included a pair of runner-ups in the Speedway’s Dream Race on August 17.
“It’s been a great summer, but there’s a lot to go,” Whittall expressed. “The Tuscarora 50 is an event always circled on our calendar. It’s historic and it’s the one everyone wants to win. To add our names to that list would be incredible. Our team is really confident right now and our results are showing that. We want to keep it going.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with
Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway’s coveted Tuscarora 50, sanctioned by High Limit
Racing, on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Saturday’s finale will
award $57,000-to-win.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 19
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished
sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2.
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Scotty Thiel and Team 73 display perseverance in wild weekend at Plymouth
and The Hill; Gondik and Cedar Lake next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (September 3, 2024) – Nonetheless, it was a wild weekend in the Badger State for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, continuing their quest for an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship with visits to the Plymouth Dirt Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Although falling short of victory, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native was close, closing out their Labor Day Weekend double with back-to-back top-fives, all of which highlighted with a runner-up score at The Hill short track on Sunday, September 1.
Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, started 11th in his eventual runner-up pursuit, forced to start deep after contact with an infield tire during qualifying set him back.
Just one night prior at the Plymouth Dirt Track, Big Wheel finished fourth, but not without a little chaos. The IRA championship point leader led early from the outside-pole position, but a hiccup in traffic resulting in an eventual spin sent Thiel to the back of the running order. He would eventually recover, but chances for a fourth triumph were cut significantly.
“Just one of those weekends. If we would have kept ourselves in a little less trouble, I think we could have been in contention to win both events. But that’s how it goes,” Thiel mentioned. “Excited for our upcoming visits to Gondik Law and Cedar Lake. The IRA season is coming to a close quickly…we want that championship.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will resume IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at
Gondik Law Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
September 6-7.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 19
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and
seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July
19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot,
Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA
doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday
and Sunday, August 31 and September 1.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Doney-Lawson Racing and Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars
compete in full slate at Lake Ozark Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (September 3, 2024) – An extended weekend meant an extended schedule for Doney-Lawson Racing (DLR) and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, and although night one of their three-day agenda was ultimately ruined by Mother Nature (a Friday visit to I-35 Speedway in Winston, Missouri), the next two days at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, raced on undisturbed and action-packed.
Doney-Lawson Racing, piloted by Xavier Doney and Natalie Doney, orchestrated three separate starts in each night of Lake Ozark’s “Triple Sprint Showdown” on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1; Xavier Doney entering the POWRi 410 and WAR non-wing portions of the program, with his younger sister Natalie also competing in the 410 ranks. When the dust finally settled on Sunday night, the DLR team out of Odessa, Missouri, found themselves with a stack of accomplishments, all of which highlighted with Xavier’s drive to a podium finish in Sunday’s WAR non-wing feature event; he started ninth.
Additional highlights for Xavier Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, No. 74 sprinter, included finishing 12th in the POWRi 410 main event on Sunday, as well as finishing seventh in Saturday’s WAR main event.
Although Natalie Doney was unable to qualify for Saturday’s POWRi 410 program, she redeemed herself to the full extent on Sunday, not only maintaining confidence and persistence, but was ultimately scored 21st. The young lady out of Odessa, who owns a recent top-ten finish in 305ci competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, finished eighth in her respective heat race to launch the Lake Ozark weekend finale.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
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High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Wilson on the move at Attica; Upcoming weekend agenda still TBD
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (September 3, 2024) – Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing were forced to do things the hard way in their Attica Raceway Park “Attica Ambush” appearance on Friday, August 30, and despite their not-so-stellar starting position at mid-pack, commencing the FAST Series program from 14th on the grid, the team’s end result was fantastic, climbing to their 14th top-five of the season in a runner-up performance.
The Benton Ridge, Ohio, native and recent IRA Outlaw Sprint Series winner at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, launched preliminary action with the 16th-fastest qualifying time of 31 entries, racing on to finish fourth in his respective heat race.
Unfortunately, Saturday’s Attica Ambush finale was canceled due to heavy rain. In addition, Wilson was short of qualifying for Sunday’s Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway.
“Hate to whine…I was pissed the way the track was all night and it made a fool out of me. It slicked off so that you could move around and thank goodness my wife and my girls and Nick Daugherty worked hard and I didn’t feel like it was right to give up,” Wilson, ace of the Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, said of Attica Friday. “Can’t thank Attica Raceway Park and the fans enough. This place is really cool and when you run good you know you’ve done something. The guys that run here have gotten really, really good over the last couple of years.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
Saturday visit to Atomic Speedway or Sharon Speedway on September 7 – a
decision will be made later in the week.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 14
Top-tens: 17
Wins: 1
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg set aim on the
Keystone State
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (September 3, 2024) – It was a hard-fought weekend in South Dakota for TKS Motorsports and recently hired ace, Hunter Schuerenberg, battling the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in the three-day Huset’s Hustle and High Bank Nationals on August 30 through September 1. The Huset’s programs were intended to be contested in late June, but Mother Nature – mixed with severe flooding – ended the program short.
Despite falling shy of the end goal, highlighting their three-day affair with a 15th-place score in the $100,000-to-win weekend finale on September 1, the Mitchellville, Iowa-based team had plenty to show for, leading the first four circuits in Saturday’s effort before contact ended their night on lap 28. The team was battling for a top-five at the time of the contact and they were ultimately scored 23rd.
With their weekend at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, officially complete, TKS Motorsports and “Hunter Percent” will now turn their attention east, set to battle High Limit Racing in a major trio in the Keystone State beginning Thursday, September 5.
Dubbed Tuscarora 50 Weekend, the three-day program will cap with a 50-lap, $57,000-to-win finale on Saturday, September 7 – one of the most sought after prizes in sprint car racing.
“In all, happy with our efforts at Huset’s Speedway. We’re still growing as a team, obviously, and it’s going to take some time, but Hunter is adjusting well and we’re ready to head east and try again,” Troy Renfro, owner of the TKS Motorsports, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “Pennsylvania is a special place, not only for racers, but for fans. We’re excited to give it a go.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign
with Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway’s coveted Tuscarora 50, sanctioned by High
Limit Racing, on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Saturday’s finale
will award $57,000-to-win.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking,
Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply,
KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes,
Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK
TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech
Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
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Andrews battles through Attica Ambush; AFCS championship weekend on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (September 3, 2024) – Despite Mother Nature stepping in and ruining all plans for night two of the annual Attica Ambush at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, night one went on as scheduled, and for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, the evening was respectable, concluding the $6,000-to-win FAST Series program with a 12th-place score, just short of attaining his seventh top-ten of the season.
A sound preliminary effort, Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, launched the Attica Ambush/FAST Series program with the second-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish second in his respective heat race. The Sandusky, Ohio, native is certainly no stranger to sound efforts at the Attica short track, earning a top-five – finishing fifth officially – just one weekend prior.
“We were really hoping to get a second try on Saturday, but the weather didn’t give us much hope,” Andrews was quick to note. “We’ll get another try on Friday. The season is closing down in a hurry, that’s for sure.”
ON DECK: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with the AFCS Championship Series finale at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7.
SPECIAL THANKS: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/ News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 6
Eliason caps High Limit West Coast Swing 13th in
$102,626-to-win Skagit Nationals
ByTyler Altmeyer
Sep 3, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 3, 2024) – The 2024 High Limit Racing West Coast Swing is officially in the books, and for Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) and Cory Eliason, the trip was productive, as well as accomplished, concluding the last half of the trip with a trio of top-ten finishes, all of which capped with a 13th-place score in the $102,626.26-to-win Skagit Nationals on Saturday, August 31. The three-day Skagit Nationals program, the largest in the Northwest, commenced on Thursday and Friday with back-to-back preliminary contests. Eliason was consistent in the entire stretch, concluding preliminary action with 12th and eighth-place finishes, respectively.
As noted, Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprinter, scored three top-tens in his final week on the Pacific coastline; sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on Wednesday, August 28; and the aforementioned eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington, on Friday, August 30.
“A consistent stretch for our team and I’m proud of our accomplishments. It was great to spend some time on the West Coast,” Eliason, a native of Visalia, California, explained. “It’s a short turnaround this week with all of our attention back on Pennsylvania. Ready to get back to Port Royal Speedway and contend for another big payday.”
DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing schedule with Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway’s coveted Tuscarora 50
on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Saturday’s finale will award
$57,000-to-win.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of
West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on
Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on
Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
Washington, on Friday, August 30.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 28
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR FRED RANNARD, SR. OPEN WHEEL
CLASSIC
The momentum is building for the eighth annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel
Classic coming up on Saturday, September 7 at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz,
British Columbia. It is a rare occurrence at the Ľ mile paved oval when fans
get to witness a night of racing featuring open wheel cars only.
As usual the three classes competing will be sprint cars, dwarf cars and
midgets. Cars from all over B.C. And Washington will be represented by the
Can-Am Sprint Car series, the Vancouver Island Dwarf Car Club, the AMCA
Bandit Dwarf Cars and for the first time the Northwest Focus Midgets will
join the Agassiz midgets.
"Last year we had the largest car count, biggest crowd, most prize money
paid and most giveaways for the fans that we've ever had," said Fred Rannard,
Jr. "This year should be even bigger and better."
Thanks to our great sponsors approximately $15,000 in prize money will be on
the line including $500 to win, $400 for second and $350 for third place in
each of the three 30 lap feature races. Contingency awards will again be
provided by our friends at Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products and Harding
Motorsport Supply and as always there will be lots of prize giveaways for
the fans.
Friday, September 6 the pits will open at 2:00 with practice from 4:00-7:00
followed by a complimentary barbecue for drivers, crews and officials.
Saturday, September 7 will see the pits open at 1:00, spectator gates at
3:30, meet and greet autograph session at 5:30 with racing at 6:00.
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Thanks to the following for their support of the eighth annual Fred Rannard,
Sr. Open Wheel Classic: Brian's Auto Glass, Bulldog and Sons Transport,
Missile Motorsports, Jim and John Steele, Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products,
Harding Motorsport Supply, Leslie McKellar Photography, Key Welding, Bob
Unger, The Willison Family, Tron Fabrication, Rob Angus Real Estate, Crazy
Cowgirl Beef Jerky, the Shaun in the Dirt podcast, Chris Thimer, Patty
Bennett Trophies, Kurt Bliss Photos, Kinetic Signs, Jiffy Lube of Chilliwack,
Fountain Tire of Chilliwack, Kent Outdoors, Lordco Auto Parts, Rutz Racing,
Deming Speedway, Skagit Speedway and Vancouver Giants Hockey.
Schatz caps Labor Day Weekend with top-five in High Bank Nationals; Golden State trip activates Friday
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 6796 (-110)
Dates: Friday through Sunday, August 31-September 1 Event: Huset’s Hustle and High Bank Nationals Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, South Dakota) Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes: Friday: DNQ Saturday: 3rd (4th) Sunday: 5th (4th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 3, 2024) - A not-so great start resulted in a near-perfect outcome for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, capping Huset’s Speedway’s premier High Bank Nationals with a top-five outcome on Sunday, September 1 - a perfect rebound after an incident erased hope for victory in Friday’s Huset’s Hustle weekend opener. For Schatz, a ten-time World of Outlaws champion who is currently second in the 2024 title chase, the top-five will prove vital, setting aim west on a three-week visit to the Golden State beginning Friday at the Stockton Dirt Track.
In addition, Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished third in the High Bank Nationals opener on Saturday, August 31, improving one spot from fourth after utilizing a heat race victory to set the evening's tone.
“All in all the guys did a great job,” Schatz said of Saturday’s performance. “A big positive over last night. The Carquest guys, everybody helped dig us out of a big hole to put us in a good spot for tomorrow. So, now we go back and discuss what we need to do for tomorrow and go from there.”
As noted, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will now turn their attention to the West Coast, spending three consecutive weekends in sunny California before wrapping things up at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday, September 21. Schatz will roll into the California swing second in the current championship chase padded by 43 top-tens in 50 point-earning starts. The Fargo, North Dakota, native owns four victories in his 28th season with the Greatest Show On Dirt.
ON DECK: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a three-week stretch in California, all of which activating with visits to Stockton Dirt Track on Friday, Sept. 6 and Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
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2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics: Races: 50 Wins: 4 Top-5s: 27 Top-10s: 43
Kaleb Johnson Strong Early During World of Outlaws Tripleheader at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Sept. 2, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson has a lot of positives to take out of a three-race World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series weekend at Huset's Speedway.
Johnson qualified inside the heat race inversion and won a heat race each of the first two nights. He also finished inside the top 20 in the main event during the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking on Friday and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Saturday and Sunday.
"I feel like we had good speed, but not the results we were hoping for," he said. "We were good in clean air, but struggled in dirty air. We had good speed early, but I'm bummed we couldn't get a little better finishes."
Johnson qualified eighth quickest in his group on both Friday and Saturday to garner the pole position in a heat race. He took advantage to win the heat race each night to advance into the main event.
"It's a little bit of a boost of confidence, especially compared to years past when we hadn't been able to do that," he said. "To have speed and be able to race with them is a good feeling. We just need to get better at finishing the whole night."
Johnson placed 20 th on Friday and 17 th on Saturday. He finished fourth in a heat race and 19 th in the A Main on Sunday.
"We changed a bunch of stuff after Saturday and then I wrecked the nose wing on the first lap so we didn't get a good test," he said. "It was on the right rear all weekend, which is something I haven't been used to at Huset's. There's a lot of positives from the weekend and a lot we learned so it was a good weekend overall."
Johnson's final scheduled race in his sprint car this season is this Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., during the 24 th annual Jerry Richert Memorial with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series. He will then drive for Dennis Gainey on Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., during the Stewart Alley Memorial with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 30 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 20 (7).
Aug. 31 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 17 (9).
Sept. 1 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 19 (14).
SEASON STATS -
44 races, 1 win, 12 top fives, 27 top 10s, 32 top 15s, 35 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the 24 th annual Jerry Richert Memorial with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for the Stewart Alley Memorial with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - The Rob Weber Team
The Ron Weber Team at Hegg Realtors in Sioux Falls, S.D., offers the most competitive tools and resources for buying and selling homes in the market. Their realtors are dedicated to providing the service needed to make the process as quick and easy as they believe it should be. Their robust search tools are at the customer's disposal to find the perfect home and their agents are ready and eager to help. They promise that the perfect home is just a click away on their website. For more information, visit https://theronweberteam.hegg.com/ .
"Ron Weber started sponsoring me when I began racing sprint cars when I was 16," Johnson said. "I've gotten to know him pretty well over that time and I greatly appreciate his support over the years."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Estenson Improves Throughout World of Outlaws Weekend at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Sept. 2, 2024) - Tim Estenson made a vast improvement throughout the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tripleheader at Huset's Speedway last weekend.
Estenson's night ended in the C Main on Friday during the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking. He advanced into the Last Chance Showdown on Saturday during the preliminary night for the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS before making the A Main on Sunday during the event finale.
"Each night we got better," he said. "Jack (Dover) got me better each time we hit the track all weekend."
Estenson qualified 20 th quickest in his group before advancing from 10 th to ninth place in a heat race and from fourth to third place in the C Main on Friday.
On Saturday, Estenson timed in 12 th quickest in his group. He placed sixth in a heat race to miss advancing into the feature by only one spot. The night ended with a seventh-place result in the Last Chance Showdown.
"We qualified a little better," he said. "The track was green with it being heavy so you took what you could get in the heat race. I had a really good starting spot in the Last Chance Showdown, but I got a little throttle happy on the start and ended up not getting a good start. I got freight trained early and that was my fault."
Estenson saved his best for last as he powered from seventh to fourth place in a heat race on Sunday to lock into the main event.
"I felt pretty good in hot laps and Jack got me better for the heat race," he said. "Every time we hit the track all weekend I felt more comfortable and was making better laps. I think we got into sixth and caught a gift when Tim Kaeding got crossed up. We were able to stay in it and get around (Emerson) Axsom for fourth. We were able to make the show, which out of all the races on the weekend it was the most important one to make."
Estenson capped the night by placing 18 th in the A Main.
"I was maintaining at least a quarter of the race," he said. "I just wanted to make good laps. For being in the show and improving throughout the weekend, I'm happy with the outcome of the final night."
Estenson is taking this weekend off before returning to action Sept. 14 at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. He is the current points leader heading into that season finale.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 30 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 20; Heat race: 9 (10); C Main: 3 (4).
Aug. 31 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: 7 (2).
Sept. 1 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Heat race: 4 (7); Feature: 18 (13).
SEASON STATS -
34 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 27 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 14 at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Truline Logistics
Truline Corporation was founded in 1962 as a single truck operator carrying produce from the West Coast to the Midwest and hauling beef and other agricultural products back to the West Coast. In more than six decades since, Truline has expanded and added facilities across the country as it continues to focus on tailoring service to meet the needs of customers while promoting a family culture and great quality of life for the people they work with. For more information, visit http://www.TrulineCorp.com .
"Truline is a very respected company that has focused on exceeding expectations both with its services as well as the way people are treated," Estenson said. "We're thrilled to have the support of Truline and we look forward to a successful year together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Jackson Motorplex Showcases 11 Different Winners During 12 Main Events This Season
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Sept. 2, 2024) - Eleven different drivers recorded a feature triumph at Jackson Motorplex this season.
Lee Goos Jr. was the only repeat winner as he picked up a pair of Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series presented by Heser Auto & Detailing victories. Goos Jr. also topped the lone championship standings at the track as he won the five-race Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series presented by Heser Auto & Detailing season series to garner a $1,000 bonus.
The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series presented by Heser Auto & Detailing division had the most races at the dirt oval this season with Jody Rosenboom, Brandon Halverson and Brandon Bosma joining Goos Jr. in Victory Lane.
Jackson Motorplex showcased four 410ci winged sprint car races with Scott Bogucki topping the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations and Chase Randall the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. Carson Macedo and Donny Schatz captured World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series wins during the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals.
Aaron Reutzel, Cameron Martin and Christopher Thram were victorious during Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars action with Reutzel claiming the Wieskus Memorial. Martin won the FENDT Jackson Nationals preliminary night and Thram was the event champion.
Stay tuned to the Jackson Motorplex social media channels throughout the offseason for the release of the 2025 racing schedule.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
KEEN JOINS COWARA MOTORSPORT
THE Cowara Motorsport team is delighted to announce Michael Keen as their
new driver for
the 2024-25 season in the 410 Sprintcar ranks.
Over the past two decades the Cowara Motorsport team, which based in
Cowaramup in
Western Australia and owned by Steve and Sharron Duggan, has had some of
country’s best
racers in the likes of Ryan Farrell, Cameron Gessner, Ken Sartori, Darren
Mollenoyux and
Chace Karpenko as well as American Kaley Gharst, steer the WA # 41 car, and
the latest
addition to this driver line-up is 410 Sprintcar rookie Michael Keen.
Despite having no 410
Sprintcar experience, the 28-year-old from Bunbury has over a decade of
experience in both
Limited and 360 Sprintcar competition with a lot of success and making the
next career step
into 410 Sprintcar racing is certainly an exciting prospect for the upcoming
2024-25 season.
“To say that I’m excited about teaming up with a young driver like Michael
would be quite
the understatement,” expressed Cowara Motorsport’s Steve Duggan.
“Michael (Keen) brings with him a lot of experience in the lower ranks of
Sprintcars, and I’ve
been keeping an eye on him over the years, so I feel that the time is right
to give him a shot
at 410 Sprintcar racing.”
The Cowara Motorsport team has enjoyed its fair share of success over the
years in Western
Australia, which includes multiple SEG Series wins, numerous blue-ribbon
event successes
and even a top 10 finish in the Grand Annual Classic on the east coast, but
the Duggan and
Keen combination have set realistic goals heading into their first season
together.
“The upcoming season here in Western Australia is set to be one of the
biggest ever,
especially with High Limit Racing coming to Australia, and we have committed
to doing the
entire Maddington Toyota Series with Michael,” said Duggan.
“With it being Michael’s first season in 410 Sprintcars, we are just wanting
to get him as
comfortable as possible and get him up to speed, as we know Michael is a
talented driver
and we have every bit of faith in him finding his feet and becoming more
competitive with
each outing.”
As one would expect, Keen is excited about taking the next step in his
Sprintcar career with
the Cowara Motorsport team.
“I would like to thank Steve and team for the wonderful opportunity to move
into 410
Sprintcar racing, and I’m excited to get to work and start learning as
quickly as possible and
seeing how we go together,” he enthused.
“Another exciting prospect is the fact that my older brother Daniel in the
role of overseeing
the whole Cowara Motorsport team throughout the season from our team base
here in
Bunbury, and hopefully it’s going to make the transition so much better.”
The Cowara Motorsport team would like to thank their 2024-25 season
supporters:
• MJB Industries
• Wight & Emmett
• Cowara Contractors
• Penrite
• Australind Pre-Mix Concrete
• Shepheard Vacuum Truck Services
• Anstee Earthmoving Co
• Boyanup Cellars
• Keens Truck Driver Training
• Maxwill Racing Engines
• J&S Drilling
To find out more about Cowara Motorsport and to follow their 2024-25 season
racing
activities, LIKE them on Facebook by searching Cowara Motorsport.
BOHUD RACING REVEAL SEASON PLANS
WITH the upcoming season not too far away, the Bohud Racing team are
pleased to
announce their schedule with team driver Michael Stewart for the 2024-25
season.
For the Bohud Racing team, they have mapped out a 20-plus schedule, which
will see the
majority of the calendar based around their home track – Sydney
International Speedway –
as well as contesting two of the country’s biggest events in the Grand
Annual Classic at
Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway in Victoria and the Australian Championship
at Murray
Bridge Speedway in South Australia.
Bohud Racing team owner Scott Jones is excited about the upcoming season,
which will be
the team’s third season in 410 Sprintcars and the first full season with
team driver Michael
Stewart aboard the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs &
Spares supported
Triple X car.
“It’s certainly going to be a busy season for the Bohud Racing team, and
it’s exciting to have
regular racing back at Sydney,” he enthused.
“The team has been working hard during this off season, which includes the
additional of
some new sponsors, and we can’t wait for the new season to get underway next
month.”
The 2024-25 season is set to get underway for the Bohud Racing team on
September 27 and
28 at Toowoomba Speedway in Queensland for the Thunder On The Downs event.
Stay tuned for some more exciting announcements regarding Bohud Racing’s
2024-25
season schedule.
2024-25 Season Bohud Racing Schedule:
September
27 & 28 - Toowoomba
October
26 - Sydney
November
9 - Sydney
30 - Sydney
December
7 - Sydney
14 - Sydney
26 - Sydney
28 - Sydney
30 - Sydney
January
1 - Sydney
11 - TBC
14 - Sydney
17 & 18 - Sydney
24, 25 & 26 - Warrnambool (GAC)
31 - Murray Bridge (Aus Championship)
February
1 - Murray Bridge (Aus Championship)
8 - Dubbo
15 - Sydney
22 - Sydney
March
8 - Canberra
22 - Sydney
April
5 - Sydney
18 & 19 - TBC
25 & 26 - Sydney
The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2024-25 season
sponsors:
• ARRMA Australia
• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares
• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong
• Inland Petroleum
• Sloanebuilt
• Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
• TriTech Lubricants
• Brindle Freight Services
• AEI Insurance Broking Group
• Highside Track Apparel
• KRE Race Engines
• B&B Graphics
To find out more about Bohud Racing and their racing activities, LIKE them
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DOUBLE DUTY FOR SEXTON GATLIN RACING THIS WEEKEND AT KERN AND SANTA MARIA
(Lakeside, CA, August 29, 2024) Sexton Gatlin Racing returns to action on Labor Day Weekend when it races in two different series at two different tracks within 24 hours. First will be the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series’ Bob Vermeer/Narcie Ferreira Classic on Saturday night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Twenty-four hours later, team drivers Brent Sexton and his 20-year-old son Grant will take on the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging at the Santa Maria Speedway.
Saturday’s race will be the second for SGR at Kern. Last year, during his Rookie of the Year campaign, Grant appeared with USAC/CRA and placed 12th in the main on April 29th. For 52-year-old Brent, who is trying to win the series Rookie of the Year award this season, it will be his maiden voyage at the track that is located adjacent to the 5 Freeway.
Brent enters Saturday’s show third in the USAC Rookie of the Year standings and 13th in the overall season-long championship points with 11 races remaining on the schedule. Grant’s sophomore season in the 20-year-old series has not gone how he had hoped. He has been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time too often and has been caught up in others' mistakes. His best series outing thus far was a sixth at Perris Auto Speedway on June 22nd. He goes into this week’s battle at Kern 15th in USAC Series points.
Grant’s season has gone much better with the USCS. In four starts, he has been in the top five two times and in the top 10 three times. His best finish came at Ventura on June 1st when he came in third on the 1/5 mile oval. Two weeks before that, he placed fifth on “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile Banked Clay Oval,” Scott Schweitzer’s Bakersfield Speedway. His other top 10 in the USCS came when he took the checkered flag in seventh at Ventura.
Brent has made a pair of main events in the USCS, with the best finish being 10th at Ventura on June 1st. In his last race in the series at Ventura in July, he was passing for the last transfer in the B main on the final lap when the red flag came out. Officials deemed the race complete at that point, and Brent missed the transfer to the A main by one position.
Heading into the USCS’ final appearance at Santa Maria in 2024, Grant sits 11th in the series standings, and Brent is 21st.
If you want to see the father and son team square off against the West Coast’s best this weekend at Kern and Santa Maria, the Bob Vermeer – Narcie Ferreira Classic kicks things off Saturday at Kern. Adult tickets are $25.00. For kids 6-12, admission is $10.00. Advance tickets are available from the track’s website at https://www.kernraceway.com/. The grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and cars will be on the track at 5:30. The first race will take the green flag at 7:00. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard in Bakersfield, California. The office phone number and email are (661) 835-1264 and mailto:info@kernraceway.com.
On Sunday night at the famous 60-year-old Santa Maria Speedway, adult tickets for the USCS show are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. Kids 6-12 are only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m., with qualifying at 5:00 and racing at 6:00. The Santa Maria Speedway is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
INAUGURAL NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS ANNOUNCED
Pavement sprint car statistician and social media outlet Pavement Pounders manager David Sink today announced the inaugural results and current rankings of the recently announced National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.
Sink announced his intention to create a pavement sprint car rankings system last week based on points rather than averages due to fewer events pavement sprint car drivers compete in versus their dirt counterparts.
“I toyed around with a number of different formulas before finally settling on the current formula” explained Sink. “Basically, you get points for every top 3 showing you achieve. The more races you run the more chances to accumulate points. The tougher the series you compete in the more points you can accumulate.”
Sink announced the formula and point break down late last week.
“My formula awards drivers points who finish in the top 3 at most races regardless of what series it is. Each track, series, or event will be placed in one of 5 groups.”
Group #1 will be the top group and includes the premier races in our sport. The Little 500, Open Wheel Showdown, and Pink Lady Classic. The top 3 drivers will receive 8-5-3 points.
Group #2 will include USAC Silver Crown pavement, Must See Racing, 500 Sprint Car Tour, Colorado National Sprints, War of the Wings event, Children’s Dream Fund 50 event, and both Dave Steele championship events. The top 3 in this group will receive 5-4-3.
Group #3 will include the Granite Super Sprints, Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series, Northwest Sprint Tour, Speed Tour, and Empire Super Sprints. The top 3 in this group will receive 2-1-1/2.
Group #4 will include Inland Winged Sprints, NCMA, MSR Lights, CAN-AM Sprints, Tri-State Sprints, Pepsi Crates, and Virginia Sprint Series. The top 3 in this group will receive 1-1/2-1/2.
Group #5 will include Showtime Sprints, Agassiz Sprints, and Saratoga Speedway Sprints. The top 3 in this group will receive ˝-0-0.
"Based on the outcome of the inaugural rankings, I’m extremely pleased” stated Sink. “I believe this formula works based on several factors. It can be altered in future years based on car counts and number of total events. I know I can’t please everyone, but we must remember, at the end of the day it’s just fun. Just like the dirt world, us pavement guys now have a rankings system to see how drivers stack up against one another throughout the season.
The top 20 will be announced every 1-2 weeks throughout the
summer months. In the Winter months the rankings will be announced monthly.
Drivers ranked outside the top 20 and the full list can be found here in the
coming days https://www.facebook.com/PavementPoundrs. A website with the
full list available daily will be launched soon.
NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS (includes current point total as of
8/30/24)
1. 40 – Aaron Willison
2. 38 – Kody Swanson
3. 37 – Bobby Santos III
4. 23 – Colton Bettis
5. 19 - Dakoda Armstrong
6. 18.5 – Davey Hamilton Jr.
7. 15 – Tyler Roahrig
8. 13 – Kyle O’Gara
9. 10 – CJ Leary
Jeff Montgomery
Casey Tillman
12. 9 – Joe Liguori
13. 8 – Ryan Litt
14. 7 – Jake Trainor
15. 6.5 – Sport Allen
16. 6 – James Miller
Mike Murgoitio
18. 5.5 – Colton Nelson
19. 5 – Evan Margeson
20. 4 – Jason Blonde
Justin Grant
Steven Hollinger
Shane Hollingsworth
Kate Jackson
Jimmy McCune
Charlie Schultz
WAR, MWRA, & WINS – Non-Wing Nationals at Lake Ozark Speedway August 31-Septemeber 1
Belleville, IL. (8/26/24) Commemorating the Labor Day weekend with a trinity of open-wheel divisional excitement, Lake Ozark Speedway will welcome the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, for the 6th Annual Non-Wing Nationals, as part of the 2nd Annual Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV, on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st with multiple premier series joining in the event’s on-track attractions.
Taking the familiar traditional sprinting center stage at the one-third-mile oval on both nights of the Lake Ozark Speedway’s Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on August 31st and September 1st will witness the Sixth Annual Non-Wing Nationals featuring the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, as well as the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League and the POWRi 305 Sprint Series.
Saturday, August 31 | Non-Wing Nationals | Lake Ozark
Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496413.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390581.
Sunday, September 1 | Non-Wing Nationals | Lake Ozark
Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496416.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390599.
The payout for the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League,
running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and
the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, at Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday,
August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st will include WAR:
Night 1: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300,
8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $215, 14. $210, 15.
$205, 16-22: $200 | All Non-Qualifiers: $50.
Night 2: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $215, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200 | All Non-Qualifiers: $50.
More details for individualized events will be released as the date approaches, continue to follow the website and social media for track updates and news. Tickets can be purchased under the “Get Tickets” tab in the schedule section of the Lake Ozark Speedway website.
For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points,
driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway
on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 |
314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and
original programming on a growing network is just a click away with
Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Facebook at POWRi.
August 30 – September 1 Missouri Three-Day Weekend for
POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints
Belleville, IL. (8/26/24) Celebrating Labor Day weekend with a fast-paced trio of open-wheel divisional date excitement, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League headlines a top pair of Missouri venues with an I-35 Speedway inauguration for the T2 Promotions Davies County Clash presented by Start2Finish TV on Friday, August 30th followed by a return to Lake Ozark Speedway’s 2nd Annual Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st with multiple premier series joining in the event’s on-track adrenaline rushes.
Debuting in the tight-cornered Winston Missouri facility on Friday, August 30th, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will headline the T2 Promotions Davies County Clash presented by Start2Finish TV; also featuring USRA Modified, Pure Stock, and Economy Mod divisions for a full night of racing excitement.
Touting a triple-threat of attractive sprinting competitions at the one-third-mile oval for both nights of the Lake Ozark Speedway’s Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on August 31st and September 1st will witness the headlining POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as the 6th Annual Non-Wing Nationals featuring the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, and the POWRi 305 Sprint Series.
Friday, August 30 | Davies County Clash | I-35 Speedway
Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
General Admission: 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496440.
Saturday, August 31 | Triple Sprint Showdown | Lake Ozark
Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496413.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390581.
Sunday, September 1 | Triple Sprint Showdown | Lake Ozark
Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496416.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390599.
The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League at I-35
Speedway on Friday, August 30th, and Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday, August
31st, and Sunday, September 1st will include:
Night 1: 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7.
$750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550,
15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.
Night 2: 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.
Night 3: 1.$7,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.
Complete I-35 Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews, and facility features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting www.i35speedway.net | 13141 MO-6 Winston, MO 64689 | (660) 749-5317.
For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points,
driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway
on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 |
314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and
original programming on a growing network is just a click away with
Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Facebook at POWRi.
Northeast Race Products Auction and Trade Show Set for Nov. 22 & 23
SYRACUSE, NY – Save the dates of November 22nd and 23rd, 2024 for the annual Northeast Racing Products Auction and Trade Show (NRP). The ultra-modern Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds will be the site once again.
“Time flies! It’s almost fall and I’m full bore getting ready for another great show,” said an excited promoter Jeremie Corcoran, “All our sponsors are back, vendors have been reaching out at a record rate and the beautiful Expo Center will again be the building.”
Keizer Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Swift Springs, VP Racing Fuels and DIRTcar Northeast already have their names as presenting sponsors for the 2024 version of the event.
Feature cars are being lined up for the auction and will be released shortly. While vendor space is filing up, there are still plenty of good areas available to showcase your product.
Show hours are 12-9 on Friday the 22nd and 9-6 on Saturday the 23rd. Admission is $15 or a two-day pass of $25 can be purchased.
“We made it through COVID, our friends and exhibitors from Canada are back and the show just keeps growing,” Corcoran added, “We will also have special attractions for the race fan as well to make it a fun time.”
For more information, log on to https://northeastracingproducts.com or call Jeremie direct at (315) 374-2839.
The annual Northeast Racing Products Auction and Trade show is the event, November 22 & 23 are the dates, the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is the site. Let’s get ready!
Paul Nienhiser Notches Ninth Win of Season with MOWA in Macon, IL
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Macon, IL on Saturday night to battle with MOWA, Paul Nienhiser turned in a strong showing in the feature event to score his first win at the bullring since the 2017 season, and bump his 2024 win count up to nine.
“It’s been a great year for us in my car as well as in Scott Bonar’s car,” Paul Nienhiser said. “Saturday night we scored our ninth win of the year and our second consecutive dating back to Peoria, IL our last time out in the 50,”
Drawing a high number for his heat race starting position, Nienhiser was admittedly a little worried he wouldn’t be able to make a ton of spots up with the track heavy and fast early in the night.
Throwing caution to the win, Nienhiser had his elbows up in the CAM2 Lubricants/Midland Performance Inc./MB Heating and Cooling Inc. backed No. 9x entry. Flexing his muscle around the tight confines of the Macon Speedway, Nienhiser worked to a third-place finish and snuck into the redraw as the seventh highest point earner of the night.
Pulling the four, Nienhiser was set to go to work from the outside of the second row on a track that had taken shape as the night moved along. The race’s initial start saw Nienhiser make a swift move through turns one and two to grab the race lead, but the move was negated by a crash and the field was re-racked.
After a couple of more incidents to hamper the start of the race, Nienhiser eventually settled into second as the green finally was able to stay out. With the track a little on the dirty side in the early goings of the race following some pre-feature work, once the top cleaned up, he was able to get his right rear on the boards and power to the lead as he was the cross flags on lap 12.
Quite literally banging the boards out front, Nienhiser would cause a bit of damage to his right rear and it made finding grip on the tight confines tricky in the race’s closing laps.
In the final laps of the race, Nienhiser felt pressure from Jake Neuman who was using the bottom lane, and with his car a bit wounded he moved down to protect for the final laps and held on to score the win.
“I felt good, but once I got into the wall, it threw something off and I felt like I was just hanging on,” Nienhiser said. “I saw Neuman poke his noser under me, so I moved down and just got really conservative to grab the win. It wasn’t my best performance at Macon, but there have been plenty of other times we have been really good and not grabbed the win, so I will take it.”
Nienhiser would like to thank CAM2 Lubricants, Midland Performance Inc., MB Heating & Cooling Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings, T&K Tree Services, Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., American Rental Center, Signature Signs, The Auringer Family, Matt Bradshaw, Wessler Bros. Agency Inc., Haverfield Construction-Concrete, Dropped Mobile, Mason Sound, AB&C Moving, Maverick Corn Herbicide, Maxim Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Rider Racing Engines, Simpson Race Products, and Super Shox for their support.
Nienhiser would also like to thank Heartland Trailer Manufacturing, Rockstar Wraps, Kinney Racing Engines, and Stronghurst Collision Center for their support of Scott Bonar’s No. 50 car.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-21, Wins-9, Top 5’s-14, Top 10’s-17
ON TAP: Nienhiser has a light weekend on tap as he will be at home on Friday night for weekly action at Jacksonville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Paul Nienhiser by following him on Twitter @Paul_Nienhiser or by clicking over to www.paulnienhiser.com.
RUSH Late Model Tour Added to Busy Oil Region Classic Schedule
(Franklin, PA August 28, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park made the Oil Region Classic even bigger. On Saturday night, August 31, the RUSH Late Model Touring Series will be added to the program at no increase in cost to the ticket holders. The Sunday portion of the weekend remains the blockbuster as previously announced.
The Saturday program now consists of the RUSH Touring Series racing for thirty laps and $3,000 to win. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will have two events on the docket, a $1,000 to win race, together with a King of the Hill contest paying $500 to the winner. The RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will round out the card.
Admission prices for the Saturday program will be as follows. Adult admission will be $20. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 17), and military will be admitted for $18, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (ages 3 and under). They will be admitted for $15.
What is more, after the racing is finished on Saturday night, there will be live music, a huge bonfire, and fireworks!
On Sunday, September 1, night two of the Oil Region Classic will present the most ambitious program held under the Shiffer administration.
The BRP Modified Tour will be back for double features with the 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds. The field was set weeks ago before the rains forced a postponement of the A Main. New cars will not be added for the make-up feature, but all competitors are welcome for the full show that will follow.
In addition, the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be part of a Sprint Car triple-play! The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will be back in action. Completing the trifecta will be the Allegheny Sprint Tour 305 Sprint Cars.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will make a return engagement on Sunday.
The Sunday part of the holiday weekend will have the following admission prices. Adult admission will be $25. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 17), and military will be admitted for $20, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit Passes will be $40, with the exception of the infants (ages 3 and under). They will be admitted for $15.
There will be a special two-day general admission ticket available for $40.
The infield moto cross track will be in action on September 6, 7, 20, and 21; October 25 and 26; and November 8 amd 9. Please check the Tri City Raceway Park Facebook page for more details.
Then, on October 19, Tri City Raceway Park will host for the first time ever the American Big Rig Racing Series. Joining the trucks will be the Mini Stocks. More details will be announced closer to the race date.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
Placerville Speedway hosts two nights of Sprint Car racing Labor Day Weekend
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…One of the biggest double headers of the Placerville Speedway season converges this Saturday and Sunday, when Russell Motorsports Inc. showcases the $8,000-to-win Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood.
The Labor Day weekend event is the only two-night Winged 360 Sprint Car show of the season at Placerville Speedway and has provided no shortage of thrills over the last handful of years.
The Winged 360 Sprint Car portion of the event this Saturday August 31st will hand out $5,000-to-win, while Sunday’s finale on September 1st dishes out a solid $8,000-to-win.
Sharing the stage each night with the Winged 360s will be the High Sierra West Coast Wingless Shootout for Spec Sprints. Opening night will offer $2,000-to-win/ $200-to-start, while the finale pays out a stout $5,000-to-win/ $300-to-start.
The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood is entering its seventh edition at the high-banked quarter mile. Previous winners include Cory Eliason, Sean Becker, Rico Abreu, Shane Golobic, Tanner Carrick and Michael Faccinto, who snagged last year’s opening night before the finale fell victim to rain.
Special trophies are being produced and the winner on Sunday will also go home with a commemorative belt buckle that has become a staple at the event.
“The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood is an event that we continue to try and build each season,” commented Placerville Speedway Promoter Scott Russell. “I know that we’d like to see it become one of the marquee shows in Northern California. We’ve had some great racing all year and should be in for a can’t miss weekend at the shootout.”
The double header will also showcase the rich history of
Placerville Speedway like everyone has come to love during Legends Night.
The event had become so popular however, that it’s now coined as Legends
Night(s) “The Epic Double.”
Several names from the days gone by will be in attendance with numerous
vintage cars on display. The restored machines will also take some laps on
the red clay for old times’ sake.
“As always we want to send a huge thank you to Rick Hirst for everything he does in restoring these old race cars and gathering the legendary names for the event,” Russell said. “It’s always a special night and now it’s going to be a memorable weekend.”
If you’re coming to the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend and looking for a place to stay, make sure to check out our lodging page. Some of the options include the Red Hawk Casino and Resort luxury hotel, along with the Sierra Sunset Home. Take a look at all the options at https://www.placervillespeedway.com/lodging
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is Reserved both nights at the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood.
Tickets for Saturday August 31st can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-083124
Tickets for Sunday September 1st can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-090124
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra
Wingless Spec Sprints | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco
Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Saturday September 7: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets,
Pure Stocks and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Presented by Adrian Blanco Jewelry
A NIGHT OF GOOD AND BAD FOR FLOWDYNAMICS AT PERRIS, LOGAN WILLIAMS RACES THIS SATURDAY AT KERN
(Ontario, CA, August 26, 2024) The last time the Flow Dynamics Racing Team hit the track at Perris Auto Speedway in the inaugural Brother Brett Classic, it was a mixed bag of highs and lows for drivers Logan Williams and Matt McCarthy. This Saturday night, August 31st, Williams heads north to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield for round #13 of the 23-race Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series season.
Things started bright enough for the Flowdynamics duo at
Perris. On the night that included the Brother Brett Trophy Dash with a
purse of more than $4000 for the four fastest qualifiers, McCarthy and
Williams qualified third and fourth quickest in the 20-car field. McCarthy,
who calls Riverside, California home, turned in the third best time of the
meeting when he toured the famous Riverside County oval in 16.866. Teammate
Williams was just a tick behind at 16.959.
The Brother Brett Dash was different from the normal racing trophy dash. It was contested Speedway Motorcycle style with four separate three-lap races. Each driver started in every starting position once. Each race paid three points to the winner, two points for the second-place finisher, one point for third, and zero to the driver who finished fourth. After the fourth race, the points were added up and that determined the finishing order of the dash.
McCarthy, who dominated the dash a few years prior, was in contention for the win until the last three lapper. He scored eight points over the four races and finished second, just two points behind the winner. Williams notched four points and placed third.
Williams, who came into the night third in USAC/CRA points, started fifth in the first 10-lap heat race. The 28-year-old who lives in Yorba Linda, California, drove forward to third to guarantee his spot in the first three rows in the main event. McCarthy entered the field of battle two heats later and started sixth in his 10-lapper. He advanced to second and earned a spot in the first three rows of the upcoming 30-lap A main.
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Logan Williams on August 17th at Perris. AJ Johnson/P1 Race Image
For the main, the Flowdynamics team drivers started side by side in row two. Williams was on the inside, and McCarthy was to his right. Williams battled in the top three spots early on, with McCarthy not far behind. Williams actually took second on lap two before slipping back to third.
At the 10-lap mark, Williams was third, and McCarthy was sixth. Five laps later, at the halfway point, Williams was fifth, and McCarthy was seventh. However, things were about to change.
Going into turn three on the 21st circuit, McCarthy, who was running eighth, caught a piece of the inside berm going into turn three. The contact sent him into a violent series of flips that did not end until he got into the turn-four crash wall. The track crew was quickly on the scene and put out a small fire on the bottom of the car. Fortunately, McCarthy, who was battered and bruised in the crash, climbed out under his own power. The next day, he took a precautionary trip to the ER. Except for a concussion and some aches and pains, he checked out okay.
After the race restarted, Williams crossed the finish line sixth, giving him ten top-10 finishes in 12 starts this year.
Williams will close the month of August this Saturday, the 31st, in the Bob Vermeer & Narcie Ferreira Classic at Kern. Going into the race, he is fourth in the championship chase, just eight points out of third. The likable racer recorded his season's best finish while racing at Kern in June. He started the main event in ninth and drove up to second.
For fans wanting to see Williams in action Saturday at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, adult tickets are $25.00. For kids 6-12 it is only $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available from the track’s website at https://www.kernraceway.com/. Hot laps will begin at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard in Bakersfield, California. The office phone number and email are (661) 835-1264 mailto:info@kernraceway.com.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
7/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main
8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main
8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. Contact is available at (909) 226-7768 or via email at mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com.
Joel Myers Jr Charges to 3rd at Macon
PETERSEN MEDIA: Climbing back aboard the Hayward Motorsports No. 19 entry on Saturday night, Joel Myers Jr and company traveled to Macon, IL where they battled with the MOWA and picked up a third place finish.
“It was a really fun track, and we had good speed all night,” Joel Myers Jr said. “I took the green from ninth and had gotten up to third but I made a mistake and spun out. Fortunately, we had a really good car and I was able to rip the top of the speedway and fight back to third where we ended up finishing.”
The MOWA format utilizes a heat-race draw opposed to qualifying, so after the draw Myers lined the SHITI Cooler/Eddie Gilstrap Motors backed No. 19 up in the third row of his heat race.
From the sixth starting position, the Sebastopol, CA driver took a liking to the short confines of the Macon Speedway as he was able to slice and dice his way through the field. Working his way up to a third-place finish, Myers Jr was locked into the feature where he took the green flag from the ninth starting position.
Moving into the feature event, Myers Jr took the green from the fifth row for the 25-lapper and quickly began working his way forward.
Jumping into seventh on the second lap, Myers Jr was into the Top-5 on the seventh lap as he moved into fourth. In the action packed race, move into third on the ninth lap, but a miscue on the 11th lap saw him bring his entry to a stop after losing the handle.
Restarting from the rear of the lead lap cars, Myers Jr did not shy away from the high side of the speedway as he put his right-rear up on the on the cushion and worked his way back forward again.
Running the track like a seasoned veteran despite it being his first ever appearance at the Illinois facility, Myers Jr was back on the podium as he took the checkered flag with a third place finish.
“I am extremely happy with how things have progressed each time we are out in this Hayward Motorsports car,” Joel Myers Jr said. “I am extremely thankful to Brodie Hayward and his family for the opportunity as well as to all of the great sponsors that support us.”
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gilstap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 40, Wins-8, Top-5’s- 15, Top-10’s-21
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports will be at Bloomington Speedway Friday, Plymouth Dirt Track Saturday and The Hill Speedway on Sunday.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Tony Gomes Garners Top-10 During 360ci Portion of Gold Cup
PETERSEN MEDIA- Opening the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions on Wednesday night in Chico, CA, a robust 50 cars made the call for the popular and when the fireworks concluded Gomes capped the night off with a 10th place finish.
“Wednesday night to open Gold Cup is always an electric night and a fun race to be a part of,” Tony Gomes said. “We rolled out a fresh car and we had good speed all night long which was a great thing with a full pit area.”
Kicking the night off in time trials, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C entry in seventh fastest in his qualifying flight which lined him up in the second row of his eight-lap heat race.
Starting and finishing third, the Modesto, CA driver was securely locked into the 30-lap feature event as he found himself 12th on the starting grid.
Biding his time from his mid-pack starting position, Gomes was able to work his way into 10th by the race’s halfway point once things got into a rhythm. Continuing to work, he was able to get himself into seventh in the closing laps of the feature event and was in a battle for a possible top-five.
Looking for a way forward, Gomes got put in a precarious spot that forced him to possibly get into a wreck or drive off the end of the track. Opting for the ladder, Gomes got up over the edge of the track in the final laps of the race and slipped back to 10th.
Keeping his mount inside the Top-10, Gomes took the checkered in 10th for his 11th Top-10 of the season with C&M Motorsports in what was the teams 13th start of the season.
“We were much better than a 10th place car, but late in the race I got over the edge in a battle rather than forcing an issue for sixth and it cost us a few positions,” Gomes said. “I want thank Bobby, Jason, and Cody for all of their hard work in the pits, and Cody and Mandi for continuing to let me drive their car. Looking forward to a big weekend in Placerville with some extra money up for grabs.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes are scheduled for a Placerville Speedway doubleheader this Saturday and Sunday.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-10
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
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Justin Sanders Scores Gold Cup Wednesday Night Win with Dale Miller Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA- After a couple of races being shut out of victory lane, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports found themselves in familiar territory at Silver Dollar Speedway on Wednesday night as Sanders opened the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions with a hard fought victory.
“We had a really fun race with Kyle Larson going, and its fun to race with him,” Justin Sanders said. “It is great to get this car back in victory lane, and to do it during the Gold Cup makes it that much more special.”
With 50 cars checked into Silver Dollar Speedway on Wednesday night, Sanders got his week kicked off by timing the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in third fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Aromas, CA driver got the jump when the green lights flashed and he pulled away in convincing fashion. Picking up the win, Sanders locked into the Dash where the two put him on the front row of the six lap shootout.
Running second in the Dash to Larson, Sanders found himself in a great spot for the feature as he took the green flag from the outside of the front row.
When the race came to life, Sanders briefly drifted back to third until he raced into second on the race’s fifth lap. In second, the pursuit of Larson began as Larson looked to keep his personal win streak alive.
As the battle heated up late in the race, the duo battled through traffic and close quarters racing resulted in Larson getting out of shape and getting off the racing surface as Sanders took command of the race.
Leading the final six-laps of the race, Sanders was able to park in victory lane for the sixth time in 10 tries with Dale Miller Motorsports in 20224.
“I am thankful for Dale and Tara Miller, and all of the great people that support the No. 4SA car,” Sanders added. “Also, a big thank you to everyone who helped us in the pit area all night long on Wednesday night.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 10, Wins- 6, Top-5’s-10, Top-10’s-10
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders next event is TBD.
Post returns to PDTR-MSA field, mechanical gremlins linger
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – After a month-long absence from Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition, Randy Post returned to the seat of the Randy Post Racing No. 54 machine at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23 with hopes of building off a career-best sixth place A-main showing in his most recent PDTR appearance on Saturday, July 20.
After suffering motor issues, which prevented him from turning a competitive lap in an MSA event in his most recent outing at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26, Post had been out of action for three consecutive weekends before getting back at it on Aug. 23.
The third-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car campaigner opened the night by qualifying 20th overall in the 29-car field with a 13.194-second tour of the 74-year-old third-mile clay oval.
From there, Post lined up seventh and came home seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race, which put him in the 12-lap B-main needing a top six finish to lock into the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event.
Post rolled off sixth in the 12-lap PDTR MSA B main and was holding his own in the sixth position until the halfway point when he was forced to retire from the race due to a throttle linkage issue. The night came to an early end for the Oostburg, Wis. driver with an 11th place B-main finish.
“The beginning of the night was a little weird because we had some issues originally that I had fixed, but we never started the car again to make sure that was the issue,” Post said. “In qualifying, I was more worried about watching the temperature and listening to the motor to make sure it was running well while knowing we were in a stacked heat and starting in the back. I just wanted to try to move up as far as we could since I knew our chances of making it into the feature through the heat were very slim.
“The car was handling very well in the B-main and we were holding the transfer spot,” Post said. “Then the throttle linkage broke, ending our night. That’s fixed now and we will work on our regular maintenance this week to be better for my favorite race night of the year during the Sheboygan County Fair.”
The Randy Post Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.
On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.
The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Sunset Auto Service
Randy Post Racing is thrilled to have Sunset Auto as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.
Located at 1194 Fond du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Sunset Auto Service is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center, which has served Sheboygan County and beyond since 2002.
The experts at Sunset Auto Service specialize in general services, car and truck care, inspections and emissions, under-car services, brakes, tires, engine and transmission, engine maintenance, transmission services, heating and cooling services, electrical services, electronic services and miscellaneous services on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles.
To contact Sunset Auto Service, call 920-467-6890, email sunsetautoservice@gmail.com or visit https://sunsetautoservice.com.
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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Remaining Schedule
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28–Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 8
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 8
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Alex Pokorski scores top five Plymouth-MSA run, Fair Night race on tap
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – With the final laps of the 2024 season in sight, Alex Pokorski and the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team crew strung together a strong top five A-main showing in a 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The West Bend, Wis. competitor opened the night by qualifying eighth in the 29-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Association field.
After starting second in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski came home third to earn a berth in the 25-lap headliner.
The 2023 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Most Improved Award winner fired off from the outside front row starting spot in the 25-lap main event and fell back to fourth in the early going before being cycled back to fifth near the halfway point of the event.
Following a red flag and two yellow flags, Pokorski utilized the third and final caution flag restart to bolt past T.J. Smith into fourth on lap 20. Pokorski maintained the fourth spot the rest of the way in a race won by Scotty Thiel.
“We had a fuel leak issue in qualifying, which we fixed for the heat race,” Pokorski said. “Following the heat race, we tuned up the fuel some more for the feature to get it right, along with some other adjustments to the car. The track was very nice again, which made for good racing. We lost a spot on the first two restarts by being in the wrong lane. We then got one spot back on the final restart when we started in the preferred lane. It was a solid night, just not what we needed to close up points on the guys ahead of us in the point standings.”
With two races remaining in the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car season, Pokorski stands second, 34 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt in the chase for the season points title.
Pokorski also sits third in the MSA 360 Sprint Car point standings, 34 points behind second-place Brandon Berth and 85 behind point leader Ben Schmidt with three races left in the 2024 MSA campaign.
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.
On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.
The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.
To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit www.
lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Remaining 2024 Schedule
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 13
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 10
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 13
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 10
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 3
Interstate Racing Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Labor Day Triple Header on the Horizon for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (Brewerton, NY) | After a busy month of August, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to close out August and bring in September with a Labor Day weekend triple header. Starting on Friday, August 30 at the Brewerton Speedway, moving to the Fulton Speedway the following night and rounding out the weekend at the Utica-Rome Speedway on Sunday, September 1, the tour will have three straight nights of action with each night paying $2,000 to the winner.
In two previous stops this season at the track dubbed the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon’, Danny Varin and Jason Barney have found Brewerton Speedway victory lane. Varin’s Don Gillette Memorial victory was his sixth win overall at the Speedway, tying Mal Lane for most ESS wins at the track. Barney’s win was just his sixth at his hometown track, and first since May of 2019.
The tour has also visited the Fulton Speedway twice thus far in 2024, with Jason Barney opening the 2024 season with a victory back in April – his fourth in two years at Fulton. Davie Frank also picked up a win at Fulton in July, scoring his second of three tour victories so far in 2024.
Keeping with the theme of two visits thus far in 2024, two main events have also been held at Utica-Rome to this point in the season. NASCAR Truck Series competitor Stewart Friesen scored the win at Utica-Rome’s CNY Speedweek stop on July 4, while less than two weeks ago Billy VanInwegen picked up $5,000 at the Vernon, NY oval in the Cole Cup.
With the season starting to wind down as the temperatures start to drop into early fall, two time and defending tour champion Jordan Poirier still sits atop the points standings with 1684 points, now starting to pull away from second place Davie Franek after his victory this past weekend in Quebec. Franek is 132 points behind Poirier with 1552, and Jason Barney sits third with 1543 points, just nine points behind Franek.
For a full listing of gate times, admission prices and a nightly schedule of events for each race this weekend, be sure to visit each tracks social media pages and website, along with the Empire Super Sprints social media pages as they will be posted when available.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, August 30 – Brewerton Speedway - Brewerton, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Saturday, August 31 – Fulton Speedway – Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Sunday, September 1 – Utica Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Mallett Heading to Alabama for USCS Series Doubleheader This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is bound for Alabama this weekend for a pair of USCS Series shows.
The action begins on Saturday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton followed by a race at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga on Sunday.
"We have high expectations because I'm in a good mental place," he said. "If I don't have high expectations of being a contender than I don't need to be there. I feel we're a contender and we hold ourselves to that standard. If we do our job right we should be able to compete up front."
Saturday will mark his debut at Buckshot Speedway. Mallett last raced at Talladega Short Track in April 2022 when he finished seventh. He placed third at the track in 2020 and was victorious there in 2018.
"I always love going to new places," he said. "I'm ready to see this place. We've raced all around Alabama, but that's one track we haven't been to so we're eager to see it. And Talladega is a place I typically enjoy going to. We've had some success there. I haven't got a chance to go there since they put a wall up around turns one and two so it's been even more of a desire to go there."
Mallett had planned on racing last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
"We were on our way to the track and ended up having issues with our generator not working," he said. "It was a problem we couldn't fix remotely so we had to sacrifice racing that night. I'm really glad it happened when it did and not this weekend in Alabama or somewhere else hours away from home. It was a blessing in disguise."
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Sunday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
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"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."
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Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Salvage Two Top 10s in North Dakota
Inside Line Promotions - WEST FARGO, N.D. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports posted a pair of top-10 results in North Dakota last weekend.
David Gravel opened the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader on Friday by qualifying second quickest at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. He placed second in a heat race to advance into the dash. A seventh-place result lined him up on the inside of the fourth row in the main event.
"We had a good start in the dash and biked up and fell to the back," he said. "I was able to get back to seventh. The track stayed pretty wet all night long. We were okay on the green flag runs (in the feature), but the restarts weren't good for us and we had quite a bit of restarts."
Gravel spent the majority of the feature duking it out just outside of the top five before he ended sixth for his 45 th top-10 outing of the season.
The team headed to Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday. Misfortune struck early as a part broke while Gravel attempted his qualifying run. The car got upside down before Gravel was able to complete a lap. That lined him up at the back of a heat race, but a run from ninth to fourth place locked Gravel into the 12 th starting position in the A Main. He continued to march forward in the feature, picking up a handful of positions to finish eighth.
"The big thing was getting through the heat race to set ourselves up," he said. "I'm a little disappointed in our finish in the feature, but we had the car pretty banged up and weren't able to get it back to 100 percent. We salvaged an acceptable finish."
Gravel owns a 110-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings heading into a three-race weekend at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. It begins on Friday with the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking with the $100,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS running Saturday and Sunday.
"I'm looking forward to racing at Huset's in front of our sponsors and people who support us," he said. "They are non-points races so we're going to go in there with an open mind and try to get some money."
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 23 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 7 (6); Feature: 6 (7).
Aug. 24 - Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D. - Qualifying: No Time; Heat race: 4 (9); Feature: 8 (12).
SEASON STATS -
52 races, 14 wins, 35 top fives, 46 top 10s, 50 top 15s, 50 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday through Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Starks Excited for Big Week of High Limit Action in Washington
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Trey Starks has four straight nights of Kubota High Limit Racing on tap in his home state of Washington this week.
The action begins on Wednesday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma before Skagit Speedway in Alger hosts the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals Thursday through Saturday. The event finale pays more than $100,000 to win, making it the highest-paying race on the West Coast this year.
"It's a huge week," he said. "In my opinion it's our biggest week of the year. I'm excited to get back to the track at two different tracks and for so many nights in a row."
Starks has been strong at both tracks this season. He won his lone 360ci winged sprint car start there and placed third during his only 410ci winged sprint car race at the track.
"I think it might change up the dynamic of this weekend with Elma being first," he said. "It used to be you'd race three hard nights at Skagit and then go to Elma the next night for a 360 show. Elma is a fun track so we're excited to start it there. With four straight nights of High Limit Racing it's going to be intense, but it's going to be exciting."
Starks is the leading feature winner in the 410 sprint car division at Skagit Speedway, where he has produced a trio of victories and six top fives - also a division best. His team leads the championship standings at the high-banked oval.
"I feel really good about this weekend," he said. "We had Dominic (Scelzi) in the car a couple of weeks ago. I think it gave the guys a different perspective to see how he was feeling and I think that will help us with our notebook. With a couple of weeks off I feel as fresh as I've been. I'm excited to hit it hard for those three nights. I think we can run up front. We'll have to be on it from the start."
Labor Day Weekend concludes on Sunday with a 360ci winged sprint car event at Grays Harbor Raceway, making it five straight nights of racing for Starks.
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.; and Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals with Kubota High Limit Racing; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Hagar Returns to Victory Lane at Riverside International Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Derek Hagar scored his seventh feature victory of the season last Saturday when he did double duty at Riverside International Speedway.
Hagar guided a McCord Farms 305ci winged sprint car to Victory Lane and he produced a third-place finish in his 360ci winged sprint car.
"It was an entertaining night," he said.
Hagar advanced from sixth to fourth place in the 305 heat race before charging from eighth to win the main event. The seven positions gained were the second most.
"We didn't get a good pill draw and we only passed two cars in the heat race," he said. "They don't do passing points so that made us start eighth in the feature. We couldn't get anywhere and we stalled out in fourth. We had a restart and I got up to third. First and second were racing each other pretty hard. It made it to where I could get to them. I slid for second. Then on the last lap the leader followed a lapped car into turn three. That killed his speed enough where I could make a move to slide both him and the lapper."
Hagar was stout in his race car as well, winning a heat race from the outside of the front row. He then maneuvered from fifth to third place in the main event.
"I thought I had enough points to be in the top two rows, but there was enough passing in other heats it put us fifth for the feature," he said. "I was pretty tight the whole race. I couldn't really maneuver like I wanted to and it was hard to pass cars for me. We were able to get up to third. I tried to dive under Aiden Gatewood going into turn three around midway. He turned down to hit the bottom and I bumped him and spun myself out. There wasn't a caution and we fell to seventh or eighth. We drove back up to third. Without that incident or with another caution or two I felt I had a car that could have contended for the win."
Hagar has recorded 11 podium results in his last 13 sprint car starts.
Hagar is slated to drive a McCord Farms entry this Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark., before racing for Paul Hart on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Bandit Outlaw Sprint Series.
"It's going to be exciting," Hagar said. "I'm anxious to see how this new engine will be compared to our competition. I'm looking forward to it and our expectations are high. I hope we can go out there and make the car owner proud."
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 24 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. (360 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 3 (5).
Aug. 24 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. (305 sprint car) - Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 1 (8).
SEASON STATS -
21 races, 7 wins, 13 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark.; and Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Bandit Outlaw Sprint Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines
DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.
"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
MUST SEE RACING SET TO CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH OWOSSO VISIT
August 28, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - The Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts will be racing for a total purse of $18,175 when they make their second and final appearance of the year at Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan this Saturday night August 31. The MSR National Series presented by Perfit will be joined by the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights for a double header winged sprint car treat.
Saturday's event will pay $4000 to win and Must See Racing today announced a $500 Fast Time bonus will be up for grabs. This is welcome news for Joe Liguori who has set fast time on multiple occasions in 2024. Rick Holley and Aaron Willison are other drivers who will welcome this announcement. Holley set quick time both times the series visited Owosso Speedway in 2023 and holds the all-time track record. Willison who hails from Langely British Columbia, Canada is known for setting track records all across the country.
The Owosso event will see the return of a couple standout drivers. In addition to Willison, Florida’s 14-year-old phenom Colton Bettis will make his second career MSR appearance. The teenager set fast time at Sandusky, Ohio on July 26 driving for the Sam Pierce / AP Development Aaron Pierce wrenched entry. Bettis was running up front during the feature event before mechanical issues sent him to the pits. He will now get a redo racing for the same team.
Willison's return to MSR competition is an interesting story. The recently crowned Northwest Sprint Tour Champion made his first career start at Lancaster, New York on June 1. In what appeared to be a one-off event driving the Dick Myers owned #50m has turned into several MSR appearances. Despite missing 2 events, the western Canada speedster finds himself inside the top 10 in points.
Ryan Litt, who won the most recent series event at Berlin on August 10 is also expected to participate. Litt brought his newborn daughter with him and found victory lane and instantly proclaimed her his good luck charm. It's all but certain baby Litt will be attending her second race.
The Labor Day Weekend Must See Racing appearance to Owosso Speedway annually draws one of the biggest car counts and crowds the series will race in front of. Saturday's event looks to be much the same. Over 30 cars between the National and Midwest Lights Series is already confirmed. Drivers from 5 different states and 2 Canadian provinces are expected.
Among the National Series drivers expected include Teddy Alberts, Adam Biltz, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, JJ Dutton, Tom Geren, Bobby Komisarski, Jimmy McCune, Kevin Mingus, Tommy Nichols, Charlie Schultz, Dorman Snyder, and more.
Joe Liguori continues his march towards his first MSR National Series championship with a commanding points lead. A tight points battle between Cody Gallogly and JJ Henes wages on in the Midwest Lights Series
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Andy Forsberg Nets 10th Place Finish During Gold Cup Race
of Champions
PETERSEN MEDIA: Picking up a top five just one week ago with
the High Limit Racing when the series invaded Placerville Speedway, Andy
Forsberg had another good showing with the National series as he finished
seventh in his preliminary night run on Thursday before a 10th place finish
in Saturday’s 40-lap finale.
“We put ourselves in a good spot after our prelim on
Thursday night, and Saturday night we came into the night sitting 18th in
points which lined us up fourth in our heat race,” Andy Forsberg said. “We
were able to lock into the feature which was a huge deal with the money they
had up for grabs just to make it so that was really cool for a lot of us
local drivers who made it in.”
Hitting the track on Thursday night, an adventurous
qualifying effort saw Forsberg 25th on the speed chart and out of the heat
race inversion which initially had him in a deep hole for the week ahead.
However, with another driver’s time being disallowed, it put Forsberg in
24th and on the pole of his heat race as the last car in the inversion.
Able to get the jump when the race went green, Forsberg
wired the field as he picked up the win and locked himself directly into the
preliminary night feature event as he looked to continue to add to his point
total for Saturday’s finale.
Lining up 15th in the ‘A’, Forsberg was able to move forward
as he navigated around the familiar bullring. Racing into the Top-10,
Forsberg hooked up in an exciting battle with Sean Becker as they jockeyed
for position lap after lap.
When the race drew to a close, Forsberg capped the night off
with a seventh-place finish.
Acting as a spectator on Friday night, Forsberg was back in
action on Saturday night for the 70th running of the Gold Cup Race of
Champions. Lining up fourth in his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver simply
needed to finish fourth or better to lock himself into the 40-lap finale.
Finishing third, Forsberg was securely in the feature event
as he was set to take the green flag from the 14th starting position. With
the track still very fast from over night rain that hit the area, the first
half of the race clicked off quick as Forsberg was able to work his way
forward.
Getting up into 10th during the back half of the race,
Forsberg capped the successful week off by taking the checkered flag in
10th.
“It was a great week, it was a fun event, and I am happy we
could race well,” Forsberg said. “We still have a lot of racing to do out
here now which is different than in years past, but now we get right back to
some 360ci action this week.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian
Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western
Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness,
Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway
Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-35, Wins-4, Top 5’s-18, Top 10’s-24
ON TAP: Forsberg will be in action this Saturday and Sunday
night at Placerville Speedway for the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’
him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him
on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race
VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
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Tanner Carrick Eyes Another NorCal Posse Shootout Crown After Wrapping High Limit Racing Swing
PETERSEN MEDIA: Spending the last two weeks running with High Limit Racing during their swing in California, things return to normal as Tanner Carrick now has his eyes set on another Nor*Cal Posse Shootout win as Placerville Speedway plays host to an unsanctioned 360ci show this Saturday and Sunday night.
“It was an up and down swing for us, but it is always good to run against those guys,” Tanner Carrick said. “We would have liked to have ran a little better, but we will now focus on some big races we still have left out here to run.”
This past weekend saw Carrick and the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl No. 83T team battle in Chico, CA for the Gold Cup Race of Champions.
Racing his way directly into his Thursday night prelim feature, Carrick took the green flag from the 14th starting position. Getting off to a good start, Carrick was up into sixth on the fifth lap, but he’d run into a little trouble on the eight lap as he got over the edge of the surface in turns three and four and fall back to 12th.
Getting back into 11th, some hard racing in the closing laps saw Carrick ultimately slip back to a 16th place finish when the checkered flag flew on his qualifying night.
Lining up seventh in his Saturday night heat race, Carrick needed to get ingo fourth to transfer directly into the 40-lap feature event. With his elbows up, the Lincoln, CA native worked hard as he ran towards a transfer spot.
Settling for fifth at the checkered, even though he didn’t transfer out of his heat race, it put Carrick in a good spot heading into the ‘B Main’ event.
Lining up fourth in the semi, Carrick got a strong start as he launched into second and gave himself a couple of insurance spots to play with. Keeping a tight hold on the runner up position, Carrick finished second and was safely in the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions feature event.
Lining up 21st on the starting grid, passing from deep in the pack proved to be tricky with the track having a ton of grip and speed in it. Racing into the Top-15 in just the first 14 laps of the race, Carrick got as high as 13th, but ultimately settled for a 15th place finish when the race came to an end.
“Big thanks to Clark and Shay for working so hard, and putting us in a good position to make the big show when it was all said and done,” Carrick said. “I am looking forward to Placerville Speedway this weekend because we have been really strong the last couple times out in our 360ci package.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 47, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 22, Top 10’s: 29
ON TAP: Carrick will be in action this weekend at the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout in Placerville, CA.
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Reinhardt Caps Good Weekend With Top Five at Kramer Klash
By mraddicted2dirt on Aug 26, 2024 03:57 pm
Abbottstown, PA – August 27, 2024
On the heels of a tough trip to Knoxville Raceway in early August that did not live up to what he expected of himself and his team, Kyle Reinhardt and his team took a weekend off to regroup.
They returned to action over the weekend and showed they are
ready to put the Midwest venture behind them and perform like they have
shown they can.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: August 23, 2024
Event: Jack Gunn Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 10th, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 9th (10)
DATE: August 24, 2024
Event: Kramer Klash
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 35 cars, Group B Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 4th (3)
NICE RECOVERY
Reinhardt kicked off his weekend at the $8,000-to-win Jack Gunn Memorial race at Williams Grove Speedway where he clocked in 10th quickest in the 28-car field.
He proceeded to log a 3rd place finish in his heat race to earn the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
Early in the finale, Reinhardt slipped outside of the top
ten, running 13th as the race neared its midpoint. A second-half push put
him back into the top ten on lap twenty and a last-lap pass put him 9th in
the final rundown.
RETURN TO FORM
Saturday night Reinhardt made the short tow from his race shop to the nearby Lincoln Speedway for the Kramer Klash, which offered up $7,300 to the winner in honor of the late Kramer Williamson and his famed No.73 Pink Panther race car.
Reinhardt posted the 4th fastest lap in Group B qualifying for the split 35-car field. The lap earned him the pole in his heat race, which he took full advantage of. The Neptune City, NJ native led all ten laps, besting Ryan Smith by 3.184 seconds.
The heat race win earned Reinhardt the 3rd starting spot for the 35-lap A-main. After running 4th over the first nine laps, he dropped to 5th. He held a firm grip on that spot through lap thirty when he made a final push forward, taking back 4th with five laps remaining and holding on to the checkers.
“I’m very happy with the speed we found. We made a lot of
changes to our car and are feeling comfortable with the direction we are
heading.”, Reinhardt commented.
UP NEXT
A three-race weekend lies ahead for Reinhardt. The Capitol
Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s
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$8,000-to-win Eash Brothers Tribute, followed by the Labor Day Duel on
Saturday and Sunday night at Lincoln Speedway.
SEASON STATS
29 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 17 top 15’s, 20 top 20
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
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Grant Brings Broom to DuQuoin as He Looks for Sweep
By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises Staff
(Du Quoin, IL) Illinois is unique in that it is home to two state fairs and the last two active one-mile dirt tracks that host auto racing. Twenty-three times, the driver that won the championship race at Springfield followed it up with a win in the Ted Horn 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Winning the Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield gives California’s Justin Grant the chance to be the twenty-fourth.
There will be some similarities between the 71st Ted Horn 100 and the 61st Bettenhausen 100 for Grant. He comes into the event chasing point leader Kody Swanson, the race is on a one-mile dirt track that he’s won on before, and like Springfield it will be a daytime race. Past that, DuQuoin is a different animal than the mile at Springfield, but one Grant is familiar with as the defending winner of the Ted Horn 100. Last year Grant started from the pole after going out nearly last in qualifying, then took the lead on lap 2 and was never headed. This year at Springfield, Grant set fast time and led all 100 miles from the pole position.
Grant clinched the 2022 Silver Crown championship at Springfield in 2020. This year, he has spent most of the year chasing 7-time Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson for the title. Swanson’s misfortune at WWT Raceway and Grant’s Springfield win drew him within 21 points of the championship. With 76 available at DuQuoin, plus dirt events at Eldora and Terre Haute and the season ender at Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Grant can get even closer to a second championship by winning the Magic Mile.
The 71st Ted Horn 100 is part of a huge weekend of racing that begins on Saturday afternoon, August 31 with USAC Silver Crown and Modifieds at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, and Sunday evening, September 1 with the ARCA Southern Illinois 100 and the Bill Oldani Memorial for the Modifieds at the Magic Mile.
Advance tickets for the DuQuoin State Fair races are available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200, by calling the DuQuoin State Fair box office at 618-542-1535, or by stopping by the DuQuoin State Fair box office.
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Huset's Speedway Welcoming World of Outlaws for $25k-to-Win Huset's Hustle Presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking and $100k-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 26, 2024) - Huset's Speedway hosts a marquee World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tripleheader this weekend.
The high-banked oval welcomes 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' on Friday for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking, which showcases a $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start feature. Additionally, it's Championship Night for the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks, which will battle in a $5,000-to-win main event.
As a reminder, the Huset's Hustle preliminary night that was contested in June has no bearing on Friday's program.
The World of Outlaws returns to the track on Saturday for the $15,000-to-win opening night of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the finale paying $100,000 to win and $2,500 to start on Sunday. Saturday's show is Ace Ready Mix Night and Sunday's is Myrl & Roy's Paving Night.
Huset's Speedway sponsored driver David Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 110 points over 10-time champion Donny Schatz. Carson Macedo, who swept last weekend's doubleheader in North Dakota and who has won three of the last four series races, is 114 points behind Gravel. Giovanni Scelzi (222 points out of the top spot) and Buddy Kofoid (282 points behind Gravel) complete the top five.
Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss and Kraig Kinser round out the top 10, respectively.
Kaleb Johnson leads the Huset's Speedway contingent into the weekend after he recently secured his first career track championship. Other top-10 drivers this season include Mark Dobmeier, Brendan Mullen, Tim Estenson, Christopher Thram, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Matt Juhl, Tyler Drueke and Scott Winters.
The main gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7 p.m. each night this weekend.
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Anyone who purchased a ticket or a four-day wristband for the nights of the event that were postponed in June can use it during the rescheduled event this weekend. The Huset's Hustle finale tickets can be used on Friday and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS can be used on Saturday and Sunday.
UP NEXT -
Friday for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and Saturday and Sunday for the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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Reutzel finds victory lane in final Knoxville visit of
the season
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) concluded their 2024 Knoxville Raceway campaign in the best manner possible, and that is in victory lane, scoring their sixth 360 triumph of the season in the facility’s final sprint car program of the year. Additionally, the victory increased the Clute, Texas, native’s overall win count to 11 since his schedule commenced, eight of which at the Sprint Car Capital of the World (two in 410 competition).
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprinter, earned a $3,000 payday for his efforts, taking command at the midpoint of the 20-lapper over Cam Martin and Joe Beaver; he started seventh.
The Knoxville Raceway 360 sprint car victory was the 15th of Reutzel’s career. Unfortunately, “A-Aron” was unable to find success in the 410 sprint car portion of the program, a broken axle being the culprit.
“We definitely have a bullet under the hood, and I have Don Long to thank for that,” said Reutzel in Victory Lane. “Our package in the 360 is so wide. I can experiment a little bit, and then we’re still usually right there at the end of the night. It was another great year. It was a lot of fun. I love racing here every week. There’s nothing like it.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024
campaign with a trip to South Dakota, joining the World of Outlaws for the
rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on
Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank
Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale
will award $100,000.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360
main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night.
Stats:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 27
Top-Tens: 31
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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Eliason finds top-five in coveted Gold Cup; High Limit West Coast Swing
continues tonight in Oregon
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) continued their High Limit Racing West Coast Swing in a big way during the recent weekend, not only representing the High Limit “High Rollers” respectably in his home state of California, but ultimately capping Silver Dollar Speedway’s Gold Cup Race of Champions with a top-five score, doing so in the event’s $100,070-to-win finale on Saturday, August 24.
Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, commencing main event competition from the outside of row four. The Visalisa, California, native scored a top-five during preliminary competition, as well, driving ahead two positions from seventh on Friday, August 23. The top-fives pad an already impressive California stat card for the RSR stable, finishing sixth and fifth in starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway, respectively.
“Another incredible weekend for this RSR team. Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for this opportunity. We had some rocky weekends, but we kept our heads up and kept moving forward. The positive attitude is certainly paying off,” Eliason expressed. “We still have a lot of racing left on the West Coast, and a lot of money to chase. We’ll work to keep this going.”
DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing West Coast Swing on Monday evening, August 26, at Douglas
County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon. Action will continue at Grays Harbor
Raceway in Elma, Washington, on Wednesday, August 28, followed by the
$102,626-to-win Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals on Thursday through Saturday,
August 29-31.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win
Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California,
on Saturday, August 24.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 25
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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Loss aims at $30,000 in upcoming Lincoln Labor Day
Weekend pair
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
HANOVER, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – Holiday stretches in Pennsylvania Posse Country usually translate into big money potential for open wheel competitors, and it’s certainly no different for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, as Pennsylvania’s finest 410 sprint car aces will likely battle in the Pigeon Hills during their holiday schedules – “The Boss” JJ Loss being one of them.
Loss, ace of his family owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will battle in the Pigeon Hills during each of Lincoln Speedway’s weekend blockbusters, chasing $15,000 in Saturday’s Kevin Gobrecht Memorial, as well as $15,000 in Sunday’s Laboy Day Duel.
Certainly no stranger to the Abbottstown oval, Loss has been a regular fixture all of 2024, and although tough luck has plagued much of his stat card, the young man out of Hanover is eager to turn the perception in a hurry.
“It’s been an up and down year for us, but we don’t let that get to us. We’re privileged to be out here doing this with our own team so we work to enjoy every minute of it,” Loss said. “We figured out a lot this past weekend, and even though we were short of making the A, I felt comfortable and we resolved a lot of issues. Before the weekend we ended up switching back to the Maxim that we raced last year, which took a little time to figure out, but we made leaps of progress. The consolation was non-stop, so it was going to be tough to make up any ground regardless.
“We’re excited for Labor Day Weekend,” Loss added. “The plan is to be at both of the Lincoln races. As long as nothing crazy or out of the ordinary happens, we’ll be at both.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with return visits
to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and Sunday,
August 31 and September 1. The Labor Day Weekend pair will award
$15,000-to-win each.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
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Andrews aims big in Attica Ambush after recent top-five
ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 26, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing made the most of their recent weekend in northwest Ohio, not only accumulating a top-five along the way, but turning the corner as a team, just in time for one of Attica Raceway Park’s most sought after weekends of the year.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, earned the aforementioned top-five at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, August 23. The Sandusky native finished fifth in his top-five appearance, improving four positions after starting from the inside of row five. The former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion launched preliminary competition with a heat race victory.
The eventual top-five was Andrews’ first of the 2024 season, simultaneously improving his top-ten tally to six.
“I think we are starting to turn the corner…it’s been a long time coming, but we’re excited about it,” Andrews explained. “We needed a good night like that, especially with a big two days ahead over Labor Day Weekend. There’s a lot of money on the line both nights so to get our first win of the season during that weekend wouldn’t be so bad.”
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing continued their recent weekend with a Saturday stop at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, concluding the FAST Series program 11th after starting 16th. Their evening commenced with the fifth-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish sixth in their respective heat race.
ON DECK: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s two-day Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, August 30-31.
SPECIAL THANKS: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 6
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg become acclimated, plan for South Dakota road trip
ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 26, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports made the most of their 2024 debut, becoming acclimated quickly and doing so at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Schuerenberg, a Sikeston, Missouri, native who joined the Mitchellville, Iowa-based open wheel program just before Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship program on August 24, finished 15th in his initial start in Troy Renfro’s No. 2KS, climbing three spots in total after finishing seventh during heat race competition.
With little time to waste, Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign in a big way, planning to join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in a major Labor Day Weekend agenda at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota.
“We’re pleased with Hunter’s performance. It was his first night in the car, but he showed us a lot of ability and a lot of potential, and that’s all we can ask for,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS, said. “The plan is to head to South Dakota this weekend and chase some big money at Huset’s Speedway.”
ON DECK: TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign a trip to South Dakota, joining the World of Outlaws for the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.
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2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS: Wins: 4 Top-Fives: 18 Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS: Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS: Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
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Greg Wilson strong in GLSS Ohio stops; Ohio tripleheader the potential
Labor Day plan
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – Making the switch to 360 sprint car competition (with the intent to save lap time on his 410 inventory) worked out in Greg Wilson’s favor, not only accumulating back-to-back top-five finishes with the Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS), but doing so close to home, joining the Michigan-based Series at Waynesfield Raceway Park and Millstream Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fourth and second in his weekend showing, highlighting each of his outcomes with an impressive rally from 13th at Waynesfield Raceway Park.
Wilson’s weekend performances also padded his 2024 stat card, climbing his way to 13 top-fives on the year, one of which an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series victory at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin.
“Overall, just a fun weekend for my family and I. Our partners play a pivotal role in allowing us to do what we do, but it’s my family that gets me through the weekends. I have the hardest working team in the pit area,” Wilson was quick to acknowledge. “Having success, and being so close to home, is just a great way to keep our momentum and confidence up. We’re excited to see what next weekend brings.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
Attica Raceway Park’s two-day Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, August
30-31 (Saturday still TBD), followed by a visit to Wayne County Speedway in
Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday, September 1.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 13
Top-tens: 16
Wins: 1
Westfall hard charges in Kokomo’s Smackdown; Texas and
Arkansas ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – It was a rocky start to their 2024 Kokomo Smackdown campaign at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, but Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports recovered in a hurry, not only qualifying for the weekend’s $30,000-to-win finale on Saturday, August 24, but the Forest, Ohio-based team ultimately Hard Charged their way to a top-15 finish – 15th at the line after starting 24th.
Adding some drama to their Saturday night performance, Westfall was forced to race his way into the Kokomo Smackdown main event, securing the 24th starting position with the Semi Feature’s final transfer spot.
The aforementioned Hard Charging Performance may be just what the team needed, as the momentum kick may prove beneficial in their upcoming return to Texas and Arkansas in early September.
Westfall and RMM are prior USAC winners at Texarkana 67 Speedway, notching a $10,000 payday in September 2023.
“It was a tough start to our week with not qualifying for the preliminaries, but we put it all together when it counted most. We still wanted more out of our finish, but considering how things started, we’ll take it,” Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, stated. “Can’t thank Ray Marshall enough for all that he does for this race team. We certainly couldn’t do this without him.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with a trip to Texas and Arkansas, visiting
RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas, on September 5, followed by a doubleheader
at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas, on September 6-7.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 7
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10.
Whittall quick in visits to Williams Grove and
Lernerville; Heavy Labor Day agenda on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (August 26, 2024) – It was a random weekend in the Keystone State for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, well, in some respect, visiting Williams Grove Speedway for the Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23, all before making a last minute visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 24. Two starts resulted in a top-ten for the Vincentown, New Jersey, native, doing so in The Grove’s $8,000-to-win Jack Gunn on Friday – he finished eighth.
Although Whittall, driver of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprinter, was short of top-ten at Lernerville Speedway, his first-ever visit to the Western Pennsylvania staple concluded in a respectable manner; 11th at the final checkers after commencing action with a heat race victory and his group’s fastest qualifying time.
“I wish it was a little bit closer to home, but I’m glad we made the trip. A fun place to race, for sure,” Whittall explained. “Overall, another sound weekend for our team. It’s been a great last few months. We have a pretty busy plan for Labor Day Weekend, and as long as things hold up and nothing unexpected happens, we’ll be racing all four days.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with an
action-packed Labor Day Weekend agenda, set to visit Williams Grove
Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Selinsgrove Speedway, and Port Royal Speedway
in consecutive fashion on Friday through Monday, August 30 through September
2.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 18
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Donny Schatz highlights North Dakota homecoming with
top-five at River Cities; Huset’s Speedway triple begins Friday
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 6526 (-110)
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Event: Gerdau Presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 5th (11th)
Date: Saturday, August 24th
Event: Gerdau presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 11th (10th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 26, 2024) – It was a North Dakota homecoming for Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing’s Donny Schatz, continuing their World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship quest with back-to-back Peace Garden State starts at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks and Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24.
Although bad luck kept the team short of their ultimate potential, losing a tire with four laps remaining at Red River Valley, Donny Schatz and TSR still managed to leave North Dakota with a top-five to their credit, finishing fifth at the always-exciting River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks on Friday. The ten-time World of Outlaws champion commenced main event competition from 11th on the grid, concluding with his 25th point-earning top-five of the year in 48 point-earning main event starts.
As noted, a late-race tire issue forced Schatz to slow with four remaining on Saturday; he was ultimately scored 11th.
With all results tallied, Schatz remains second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings, which is padded by a recent victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. The Fargo, North Dakota, native trails David Gravel by 110 markers heading into Huset’s Hustle and High Bank Nationals weekend.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a trip to South Dakota,
commencing action with the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens
Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the
BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August
31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 48
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 25
Top-10s: 41
Zearfoss finds top-ten twice in North Dakota WoO double;
Big money at Huset’s awaits
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – It was a consistent weekend through North Dakota for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, accumulating back-to-back top-tens in back-to-back starts at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. Zearfoss, who now owns 14 top-tens on the season with the Greatest Show On Dirt, finished ninth and 10th in his top-ten performances – a perfect momentum kick with big money on the table at Huset’s Speedway over Labor Day Weekend.
With his North Dakota stats taken into consideration, it’s been a productive few weeks for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, who pilots of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car. The “Jonestown Jet” launched his stretch of success with a top-ten outcome in the coveted Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on August 17.
“Just gonna work to keep things rolling,” Zearfoss was quick to say. “We’ve always enjoyed River Cities, so we were happy to get back there and show some speed. Same goes for Red River Valley Speedway…we were happy to get there and pad our weekend with another solid finish. We have a lot of money on the line this weekend at Huset’s Speedway. It will be a tough field, but we’re ready to get started.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a trip to South Dakota, commencing
action with the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers
Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s
High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The
weekend finale will award $100,000.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 14
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17. Earned top-tens in North Dakota visits to
River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on August 23-24.
Dietrich makes big moves at The Grove and Lincoln; Four
events in four days next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – Another start at Williams Grove Speedway resulted in another hard charging performance for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, this time rallying from the outside of row seven to score a top-five in the 42nd Annual Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Dietrich, who rallied from 18th to fifth just one weekend prior, concluded his Jack Gunn charge also in the fifth position, propelling his top-five tally to 29 on the season.
Although failing to match his top-five outcome from the night prior, Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, did the next best thing and rallied from the back to conclude Lincoln Speedway’s $7,300 Kramer Klash in the ninth position – a sound rebound after an incident nearly ended his run.
“No excuses…just gotta keep digging,” Dietrich said. “We’re definitely better than where we’ve been finishing. Just gotta get over that hump and have some things fall our way. We have a big weekend ahead, and a lot of reasons to get up front. We owe one to our fans.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with a busy four-day campaign across Labor Day Weekend, set to visit
Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway twice, and Port Royal Speedway in
consecutive fashion on Friday through Monday, August 30 through September 2.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 29
Top-Tens: 40
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn
Memorial on Friday, August 23.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
CRSA RETURNS TO CANADA FOR CANADIAN CRSA/CRATE CHALLENGE AT CORNWALL
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 22, 2024 –
CORNWALL, ONTARIO – O, Canada, CRSA is coming back!
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by Super Gen Products, announced today that they will return to Canada Oct. 5 for the Canadian CRSA/Crate Challenge at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Ontario. This race marks CRSA's return to Canada for the first time since 2008 and is the first CRSA-sanctioned race in Ontario.
The event will conclude the 2024 season as a non-point event. It will feature one of the highest purses in recent CRSA memory: $1500 to win, $250 to make the feature and $75 for tow money.
CRSA drivers led by Sherbrooke, Quebec’s Tomy Moreau, past champions Jordan Hutton and Dalton Herrick, and young guns from the likes of Blake Warner and Dillon Paddock are just the many that will represent CRSA at Cornwall. About eight to 10 Canadian crate drivers will look to spoil the night for the CRSA family of drivers. Lee Ladouceur, Ryan Poole, Cam MacKinnon and Matt Billings are some notables that race a crate sprint locally in Canada.
Cornwall Motor Speedway track promoter Raymond Lavergne contacted CRSA owner Mike Emhof, expressing his interest in bringing “The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” back to Canada. Emhof and his crew at CRSA also reached out to drivers expressing interest.
“I worked with Mike in the past, and he was a really nice, excellent and honest guy to work with," said Lavergne. "His past with the Patriot Sprint Tour was great. He worked with us as a promoter and we continue to work together. Sprint car racing in Canada is huge. I always want to give a chance for fans to see a new series.”
“We want to thank Raymond for hosting the CRSA Sprints and his excitement for sprint car racing,” said Emhof. “Many people don’t realize that sprint car racing is well known in Canada, and we’re proud to see CRSA gather interest.”
Current CRSA Sprints points leader Tomy Moreau's hopes of having a series race in his home country are under two months from coming true. One of the more dedicated drivers in the series, making around five to seven-hour trips to New York, Moreau considers this the biggest race of his career.
"Joining CRSA three years ago, I was dreaming that it could be cool to see them in Canada, but knowing everyone is working weekdays, I never expected it, really," Moreau said. "Cornwall is a track I started to go to when I was five or six years old, watching my dad race. I know this place like its home for me. Super excited to have a place on the schedule and hope everyone that will come will love it as much as me.”
Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks on CRSASprints.com, Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
Must See Racing
August 21, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - The Must See Racing Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series is back in action this Saturday night August 24, 2024, at Lorain Raceway Park in South Amherst. Ohio. It will be round #3 for the winged asphalt 602 crate series.
Several rainouts earlier in the year produced very few events for the series to kick off the season. The majority of the remaining events are on the back half of the schedule beginning with Saturday night's event at LRP. LRP is the unofficial home of the series as the track has hosted more Midwest Lights events since the inception of the series in 2020.
Saturday's event is expected to draw the biggest field of cars of the season. The series continues to grow and is slowly gaining new cars regularly. Supermodified regular Talon Stephens is expected to make his debut with the series this weekend, proof the series continues to gain new cars and drivers as the series grows.
The points battle is shaping up to go right down to the wire. Only 25 points separate the top 5. There is only a single point difference between first place and second place. Two-time and defending series champion Cody Gallogly only has a 1-point advantage over 2020 series champion JJ Henes. Andrew Bogusz is lurking in third place only 10 points out of the lead.
Other expected entrants this weekend include Charlie Baur, Parker Corbin, Matt Double, JD Evans, Lucas Krick, Ethan Rader, Joshua Sexton, Brandon Tregembo, Keegan Weese, and Rick Wichtner.
For more information on Must See Racing please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.mustseeracing.com
Covington Prepares for Montana After a Pair of Top-5s
Matt Covington Racing - Glenpool, Ok. (Aug 22nd, 2024) Last weekend's
action saw Covington and other fellow competitors shifting focus back to the
National tour after the weeks in Knoxville.
The results were a podium and a top-5 finish for Covington, landing a 3rd at
Dodge City Raceway, and 4th at Lincoln County Raceway in Nebraska.
“Not sure what to really say about last weekend and stay positive,” stated
Covington. “We were good both nights and had tons of speed with good
qualifying, heat, and dash efforts to put us up front. But again, we came up
short in the feature to get the win. We’ve been right in the mix for the
win, but not good enough to beat Sam who is on a roll right now. The one
positive is that it's pushing all of us on the Tour to get better and to
elevate our game out on the track. We will just keep plugging away and
working hard. Steven got the car ready and we will see if we can’t battle to
break through this weekend in Montana.”
Covington's upcoming weekend with the ASCS National tour will consist of a
two-night stop at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, Montana on Friday and
Saturday.
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024
season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout
the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star
Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE
Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products,
Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race
Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes,
Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder
Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise,
Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and
T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-30, Wins-1, Top 5’s-13, Top 10’s-19
ON TAP:
8/23/24 Big Sky Speedway-Billings, MT
8/24/24 Big Sky Speedway-Billings, MT
LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on
DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on
myracepass.com.
MERCHANDISE: Check out all of the MCR shirts that are now live on the
website and pitside in the trailer. www.mattcovingtonracing/shopping/
STAY CONNECTED: For all the latest news of Matt Covington during the 2024
season, visit his website, www.mattcovingtonracing.com, like him on Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/mattcovingtonracing, or follow him on X (formally
known as twitter), @mattcovington95 along with Instagram @mattcovingtonracing
and Tik Tok at @mattcoivngtonracing
Hunter Schuerenberg to pilot TKS Motorsports No. 2KS beginning Saturday
at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 21, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 21, 2024) – In hopes of tackling a busy late season campaign that will activate with Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night on Saturday, August 24, Troy and Tammy Renfro of TKS Motorsports are pleased to announce that “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is now the man in charge of their Iowa Barnstormers No. 2KS sprint car. The team, based in Mitchellville, Iowa, will measure their progress week to week, assembling a schedule as time progresses.
As noted, the Sikeston, Missouri, native will make his TKS Motorsports debut at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, wheeling in the speedway’s final sprint car program of the year. Certainly no stranger to Knoxville’s four corners, Schuerenberg made his most recent laps in the coveted Knoxville Nationals, qualifying for Saturday’s B-Main before finishing 15th.
Schuerenberg’s highlight reel runs deep, padded with success at the national micro level before transferring his attention to non-wing sprint cars and finally winged sprint cars in 2015.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Hunter Schuerenberg to TKS Motorsports. He’s a talented wheelman and I’m confident in his abilities. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re excited to get started,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “The goal is to head into Knoxville on Saturday with the intent to learn a lot about each other. I’m sure we’ll connect rather quickly.
“I want to thank Kelby Watt for stepping up last minute and driving for us last weekend at Jackson Motorplex,” Renfro added. “He didn’t have a lot of notice, but he did a great job and we’re grateful for that.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign
with Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on Saturday, August 24.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ
Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small
Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension,
Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components,
Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick
Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE
Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Alex Pokorski tallies IRA 410 seat time, hones in on MSA 360 home stretch
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team tacked on a few more pages to their 410 Sprint Car notebook during the team’s third start of the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season on Sunday, Aug. 18 in the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.
The 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner fired up the night by qualifying 22nd in the 27-car field after circling the historic third-mile clay oval in 13.858 seconds.
After rolling off eighth in the first IRA eight-lap heat race, Pokorski placed ninth, which put him in the 12-lap B main needing to finish in the top six to earn an A-main berth.
The West Bend, Wis. driver responded by advancing two spots from the eighth starting position to gain a berth in his second career 30-lap IRA 410 Sprint Car Series main event with a sixth place showing.
Pokorski survived four race stoppages, including a red flag leading to an open red period, to move up six spots from his 24th starting perch and claim an 18th place A-main finish in a race won by Joe B. Miller.
The result equaled Pokorski’s 18th place showing in his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 24.
“It was a fun night,” Pokorski said. “I feel pretty comfortable in the 410 car. We battled with engine heat issues all night. Hopefully, we can fix that.”
Pokorski was scheduled to compete in a Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Aug. 17, which was cancelled due to rain.
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for the final four races of the 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association season starting with a PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The 360 Sprint Cars will be joined by the Dirt Kings Late Model Tour, as well as the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods for the final points night of the 2024 campaign for both divisions.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
The event will be available to view via live stream via watchfye.tv.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Mulch Express of Wisconsin
The Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Mulch Express of Wisconsin return as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Based in Newton, Wis., Mulch Express of Wisconsin was founded in 2000 out of a desire to help control the cost and efficiency of installing mulch, bark, soil and playground chips. Over the course of the past 24 years, the specialty landscaping company has found its niche as the to-go mulching provider for municipalities, school districts, commercial businesses and residences throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. In addition, Mulch Express of Wisconsin has proudly served one of the top motorsports facilities in the world as the official mulch provider of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., as well as providing mulch services at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the 2024 Sprint Car campaign.
“We have a strong connection to Sprint Car racing after several years of competing in the 360 Sprint Car division with the number Gr8 car,” Wetenkamp said. “We feel Alex Pokorski is a good, up-and-coming 360 Sprint Car driver and a great individual to represent our Wisconsin-based specialty landscaping company.”
To contact or obtain additional information on Mulch Express of Wisconsin, call 920-726-4840, send an email to mulchexpressofwi@gmail.com or visit Mulch Express of Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 12
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 3
Interstate Racing Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Weekly Racing plus 305 Sprints on Armed Services Appreciation Night at Central Missouri Speedway Saturday!
Central Missouri Speedway
August 21, 2024
By Sam Stoecklin
This Saturday marks Armed Services and Military Appreciation
Night at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), featuring $5 grandstand admission
for active duty and retired military cardholders (discount does not include
dependents).
All four weekly race divisions will compete during the night
through their preliminary heat races and main events, including B-Mods,
Super Stocks, Midwest Mods, and Pure Stocks. The IMCA Race Saver 305 Sprint
cars will make their final appearance of the year at the track as the guest
class for the night.
Track points are on the line for all weekly classes. POWRi
National Points will be awarded to POWRi-sanctioned classes. Admission
Information: $15 Adult Gen Adm - Seniors 65 to 74 $12, $6 Kids Ages 6 to 12
- Kids 5 and Under Free. FREE: Seniors 75 and Up - Confined to Wheelchair.
All Pit Passes are $35 regardless of age.
Timeline: Pit gates open at 4:30, Grandstands at 5, Driver
Pill Draw Cutoff 6:15 (No passing points awarded if late), Pit Meeting 6:30,
Hot Laps at 7, racing to follow at approximately 7:30.
For all drivers searching for a change of scenery or those
who’ve been meaning to give CMS a try, there is no “track registration fees”
for the remainder of the year. This does not include pit passes or special
events. Drivers will still be required to complete registration and tax
forms.
Follow CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green, find CMS on YouTube
at CMS Going Green! Visit and bookmark our website at
www.centralmissourispeedway.net, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway.
Visit the CMS MyRacePass site at centralmissourispeedway.myracepass.com. CMS
is located 3.5 north of Warrensburg on Highway 13, or 13 miles south of the
I-70 Higginsville exit on Highway 13.
Thank you to our 2024 Primary Sponsors: Cliff Harris Auto
Group, Midwest Coatings Inc., Super 8 Higginsville, Seeburg Muffler, Comfort
Inn Warrensburg, KMMO FM 102.9, Alternative Wire & Cable, Better Country KIX
105.7 FM. Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Hammons Roofing, O'Reilly Auto
Parts, Moose's Market, Get ‘Er Done HVAC, and Foley Equipment.
Thank you to our 2024 Marketing Partners! O.K. Tire,
Eickleberry Concrete and Construction, KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM, O.K. Wheel &
Tire, D & D Excavating and Property Restoration, Elite Auto and Repair,
Kleinschmidt’s Western Store, Blue Springs Truck Line, DQ Grill & Chill
Warrensburg, United Rentals Warrensburg, Big O Tires, RacinDirt TV, Brooks
Automotive, and Phantom Distilling.
Follow CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green, find CMS on YouTube
at CMS Going Green! Visit and bookmark our website at
www.centralmissourispeedway.net, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway.
Visit the CMS MyRacePass site at centralmissourispeedway.myracepass.com. CMS
is located 3.5 north of Warrensburg on Highway 13, or 13 miles south of the
I-70 Higginsville exit on Highway 13.
Thank you to our 2024 Primary Sponsors: Cliff Harris Auto Group, Midwest Coatings Inc., Super 8 Higginsville, Seeburg Muffler, Comfort Inn Warrensburg, KMMO FM 102.9, Alternative Wire & Cable, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM. Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Hammons Roofing, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Moose's Market, Get ‘Er Done HVAC, and Foley Equipment. Thank you to our 2024 Marketing Partners! O.K. Tire, Eickleberry Concrete and Construction, KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM, O.K. Wheel & Tire, D & D Excavating and Property Restoration, Elite Auto and Repair, Kleinschmidt’s Western Store, Blue Springs Truck Line, DQ Grill & Chill Warrensburg, United Rentals Warrensburg, Big O Tires, RacinDirt TV, Brooks Automotive, and Phantom Distilling.
ESS Heads to Quebec for Pair of $3,000 to Win Events at Granby and Drummond
By Curtis Berleue (Granby, QC) | Each year, the Empire Super Sprints make an annual pilgrimage far north to the province of Quebec. 2024 is no different, as this weekend the stars of the Empire Super Sprints will invade Autodrome Granby on Friday August 23 and Autodrome Drummond on Saturday August 24.
Last season, Jeff Cook sat in victory lane at Autodrome Granby, marking what is likely his final ESS victory. At Autodrome Drummond last season, Matt Tanner was victorious when he picked up his second win of the season.
Headed into this weekends Quebec swing, there are nine points-paying events left on the Empire Super Sprints schedule. Two time and defending champion Jordan Poirier is once again atop the standings. While Poirier has yet to sit in victory lane in 2024, he has been a model of consistency having not finished outside of the top 10 in any event so far this season.
Second in points is New Jersey’s Davie Franek, just 17 points back from Poirier. Franek has three victories on the season thus far (Freedom, Fulton and Brockville), and will look to close the gap even further this weekend.
Third in points is Jason Barney, 91 points back from Franek, Matt Tanner sits fourth in points and Billy VanInwegen rounds out the top five.
For this weekend’s events at Autodrome Granby and Autodrome Drummond, be sure to check both the tracks and ESS social media pages for information regarding gate times and prices, along with a nightly order of events.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, August 23 – Autodrome Granby - Granby, QC ($3,000 to Win)
Saturday, August 24 – Autodrome Drummond – Drummondville, QC ($3,000 to Win)
Friday, August 30 – Brewerton Speedway – Brewerton, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Hartmann posts career-best IRA showing at Wilmot Raceway
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – As one of the most
frequented tracks on the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410
Sprint Car Series circuit, negotiating the nuances of Wilmot Raceway has
been an ongoing work in progress for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann
Racing team during the past three seasons of IRA competition at the tricky
three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval nestled in the tiny community of
Wilmot, Wis.
Hartmann, who posted a strong fifth place A-main finish in an unsanctioned 410 Sprint Car race at Wilmot on May 6, 2023, scored his first top 10 main event showing in IRA competition at the venerable speed plant by placing ninth in the annual Kenosha County Fair Night racing program on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The evening started well for the third-year IRA 410 Sprint Car Series driver as he ripped off the sixth fastest qualifying time in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.241 seconds on the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.
Hartmann then turned in a fifth place showing after starting third in the third eight-lap IRA Sprint Car Series heat race to earn his fifth IRA dash appearance of the 2024 campaign.
After starting third and placing fourth in the second four-lap IRA dash, the 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner launched from eighth in the 30-lap IRA main event.
Hartmann hovered around the eighth, ninth and 10th positions throughout the event before turning in a ninth-place A-main showing in a race won by Greg Wilson.
It was Hartmann's sixth top-10 A-main finish of the team’s 2024 campaign.
One night later, Hartmann and the team traveled to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the annual Corn Fest event with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 18th in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.762 seconds. From there, the fifth-year Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race to advance to the A-main.
After starting 16th in the 30-lap main event, Hartmann survived four race stoppages, including one red flag featuring an open red session, and drove a clean, consistent race to improve two positions on the way to a 14th place finish behind the winning car of Joe B. Miller.
"We had a good night at Wilmot," Hartmann said. "We definitely didn’t need the caution in the feature. It broke our momentum. We didn't have a great night at Angell Park. The car came to life finally with about 10 laps to go and I managed to get by a couple more cars before the checkered. We are looking forward to the IRA doubleheader at Plymouth and Sturgeon Bay over the Labor Day weekend."
Following an off weekend, the 87A Hartmann Racing team will embark on a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.
The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card with on-track action slated to begin at 5 p.m.
On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for the first-ever IRA Sprint Car Series event to be held at the slightly banked third-mile clay oval, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Shufflebotham Tree Service
Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding and snow removal with fully insured service and free estimates.
Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 23
IRA Events – 20
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 14
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 5
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Arenz cues up pair of 8s in IRA Wilmot, Angell Park action
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – Although going about it in two different ways the end result was the same for Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18.
With a Kenosha County Fair Night crowd looking on, Arenz night at Wilmot got off to a slow start with a late draw leading to a 22nd place qualifying run out of the 27 cars in attendance with a lap of 13.836 seconds.
The 17th year competitor started eighth and placed one spot short of an A-main transfer spot with a seventh place showing in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion then placed second after starting third in the 12-lap IRA B main to advance to the evening’s 30-lap IRA headliner.
As he has on a couple of other occasions this year, Arenz
flipped the switch into hard charger mode in moving up from the 20th
starting spot to come home with an impressive eighth place showing in the
30-lap IRA A-main.
“Like normal, I didn’t draw well, which caused us to qualify very late in
the group at Wilmot,” Arenz said. “The track was pretty tricky as it was dry
in some spots and had a lot of moisture in others. I didn’t hit my marks the
best, so our outcome wasn’t where we needed to be. After starting deep in
the heat race and realizing there wasn’t going to be a lot of passing
happening, we had to run the B-main. We made quite a few adjustments to our
set up and rolled out 20th for the A-main. I love racing at Wilmot and
typically have good results there. After struggling early in the night,
advancing 12 spots in the feature was what we needed. While doing
maintenance on Sunday morning we found that our chassis is bent, which could
be part of the struggle we had at Wilmot.”
One night later at Angell Park Speedway, Arenz enjoyed a much smoother and
consistent night of racing. He opened by qualifying sixth overall in the
27-car field with a lap of 13.288 seconds before advancing from the third
starting spot to place second in the third eight-lap IRA heat race.
Arenz then rolled off fourth before placing fifth in the first four-lap IRA dash to gain the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
The 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact Four-Cylinder and 2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod champion negotiated his way through three caution flags and a red flag which included an open red period to register an eighth place main event finish.
The weekend pair of eighth place showings pushed Arenz’s
number of top 10 A-main finishes to six in the 13 IRA Sprint Car Series
events the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team has contested during the 2024
campaign.
“At Angell Park, we had a lot better qualifying position and the heat race
results put us in the dash,” Arenz said. “We started in the back of the
dash, but it still allowed us a ninth place starting position in the
feature. There’s not much to say about the feature results as I bounced
around that same position the entire race. All in all, we are ready to
regroup and move on to Plymouth in a couple weeks for their fair night race.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder
of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” he said. “Anyone with an
interest can reach out to me for more info.”
Those interested in assisting the team as a crew member can send a direct
message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
Following an off weekend, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team will compete in a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.
The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card. On-track action begins at 5 p.m.
On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for IRA Sprint Car Series action, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Roth’s Auto Restoration
Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Roth’s Auto Restoration back as a sponsorship partner for the team’s sophomore season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.
Located at 113 Balsam Road in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Roth’s Auto Restoration has specialized in collision and auto body repair since 2008, providing exact color matching, paintless dent repair, car and motorcycle painting among many more services. Roth’s Auto Restoration service technicians are ASE certified, Axalta paint certified and PPG paint certified to ensure the best match for all vehicles. In addition to auto body repair, Roth’s Auto Restoration also offers base mechanical services such as brake work, tires, wheel balances and oil changes, along with free estimates and insurance work.
To contact or learn more about Roth’s Auto Restoration, call 920-980-0098, email tompainter1@yahoo.com or visit www.rothsautorestoration.com.
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920-323-7970.
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 13
IRA Events – 13
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 8
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Ryder Memorial and Point Championships on Fan Appreciation Night at Tri City Raceway Park
(August 21, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park will try again to complete the Ryder Memorial for the BRP Modified Tour this Sunday, August 25. In addition to the special event for the Big Block Modifieds, all divisions that compete at Tri City will crown their champions at the conclusion of the night’s activities. But, what is more, all fans will be admitted to the grandstands for just $10 as part of the second Fan Appreciation Night of the season.
“We are really looking forward to this event because the Modifieds are part of our heritage at Tri City,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “The extended forecast looks favorable, so we should complete this race as scheduled.”
The BRP Tour should bring twenty or more of the touring racers to Tri City. Modified drivers from at least three states and at least one Canadian province should be in the field this Sunday.
The BRP Tour has completed five races so far this season. Three of the victories have gone to New Yorker Erick Rudolph, who also leads the touring series points chase. Rudolph has also prevailed several times at Tri City. Canadian Mat Williamson and Buckeye Rex King, Jr. have the other two series victories.
Rudolph currently leads the Mod Tour points over Garrett Krummert. Krummert will be back in his own machine after taking Steve Slater’s car to a Tri City win a couple of weeks ago. Rex King, Jr. and Ayden Cipriano, names well familiar to the Tri City fans, are third and fourth in Mod Tour points. Tyler Willard sits in fifth heading into this week’s action.
Other Mod Tour drivers anticipated to be at Tri City include Dave Murdick, Will Thomas, Rick Regalski, Colton Walters, Dalton Slack, Brad Rapp, Jordan Ehrenberg, Mike Kinney, Rodney Beltz, Tom Holden, Shawn Kozar, Steve Barr, and Jeremiah Shingledecker. Many of these drivers have plenty of laps around the big half mile, so any one of them could challenge for the win.
The 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds will be led into battle by current points leader Chad Reitz, who lives only a few minutes away from the track. Steve Slater has returned to the seat of his car after missing a few races due to a health issue. Other track regulars who are expected to enter this Sunday include Hayden and Jimmy Holden, Lenny Liebold, III, Kyle Fink, Eric Beggs, Troy McGregor, and Kevin Green, and many more.
This race should serve as an excellent tune-up for the big Labor Day extravaganza. The Oil Region Classic will include a double feature program for the BRP Modified Tour.
Also on the card this Sunday will be the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. With his recent win, two time and defending track champion A.J. Flick jumped over Bob Felmlee in the point standings. Felmlee is only four points back, so the point championship is still in a state of flux. But it will all be resolved on Sunday night. Jeremy Weaver is still listed in third in the standings, but he has recently separated from the McMillen number 5 car and he is now driving his own 35W Sprinter. Top regional drivers like Jack Sodeman, Jr., Carl Bowser, Brandon Spithaler, and Michael Bauer are expected, along with a dozen or more track regulars.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will provide support for this big show. Rod Laskey has the point lead heading into championship night. However, Pat Fielding and Josh Seippel are within range, so strong finishes on their parts, together with some misfortune for Laskey, could vault either of them onto the lead.
The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will not be in action on August 25 due to a schedule conflict.
In their place, the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will compete. The RUSH Sportsmen will pay a hefty $1,000 winner’s share, with extra money for second and third place finishers as well. The extra purse money was made possible by the generosity of Complete Car Care Center of Seneca, PA; DeGroat Transportation of Oil City, PA; and The Vape Connection of Oil City and Titusville.
The Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m. This will be the second Fan Appreciation Night of 2024, with discounted general admission of just $10.
If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park for the re-set Ryder Memorial, the track will close out auto racing on the oval with the two-day Labor Day Oil Region Classic extravaganza on August 31 and September 1. Details will be forthcoming for the holiday event.
Also, plan to attend the first ever American Big Rig Race on October 19. The Mini Stocks will also be on that card.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
CRSA INVADES BREWERTON FOR FIRST TIME
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 20, 2024
There’s a first for everything.
That applies Friday night as the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products get set for its inaugural race at “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon,” Brewerton Speedway featuring extra money in the B-Main.
24 drivers will take the green for the feature, plus two spots for eligible tour provisionals. The race pays $1000 to win and $200 to start the feature. Thanks to iFreeze Storage and Distribution Center and many other sponsors, extra money will be paid in the B-Main Friday.
It is the first time CRSA has raced at Brewerton. With this, the 1/3-mile D-shaped oval becomes the 25th different track that CRSA gets to push off at.
Here are the top stories for the weekend.
Last Week: CRSA ran at Outlaw Speedway Friday for the first-ever race of the Dandy Triple Play.
First-time winners have been a key story in CRSA this season and it happened again in Dundee as Dan Craun took advantage of a Blake Warner mishap under yellow with 10 to go to take his first career CRSA victory.
Craun joins Matt Rotz, Dillon Paddock and Adam DePuy as first-time CRSA winners in 2024 through nine races.
The final laps were the longest of Craun’s career, having to hold off Dalton Herrick in lapped traffic to take the victory.
“This is awesome,” said Craun. “Sometimes I wish we had rearview mirrors, but we don’t. Every time we come up on lapped traffic, this is always gonna be a factor.”
Herrick was second, followed by Kyle Pierce in third.
Points Standings: With back-to-back podiums Saturday, Kyle Pierce was able to trim the gap on Tomy Moreau's points lead to 23. Dalton Herrick is just a little behind in third, 26 back.
Ron Greek moved to fourth in points, 97 behind, while Blake Warner dropped to fifth, 105 back.
The top 10 are John Cunningham, sixth; Cliff Pierce, seventh; Jerry Sehn Jr., eighth; Jordan Hutton, ninth; and Adam DePuy, 10th.
Here Comes the Money: There is a lot to be excited about Friday's race at Brewerton, but one that gets some drivers fired up is extra iFreeze B-Main money added to the purse.
In CRSA racing, it’s currently $200 to start a feature, with $50 tow money for those who don't make the show. Thanks to additional sponsorship, fifth through ninth-place finishers in the iFreeze B-Main will pay $150, 10th through 14th receive $125 and everyone on back receives $100.
iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, located in Fulton, NY, is a fully updated 120,000-square-foot facility offering storage and distribution for items needing refrigeration or to be kept frozen. The facility can store at temperatures as low as -18 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
“The purse of $1000 to win and $200 to start is excellent,” said Paul Colagiovanni, who was beneficial in negotiating the deal for CRSA to run at Brewerton. “CRSA has developed a good product and any track would benefit, in my opinion, from them coming along.”
Other partners that have stepped up to provide extra money include PJC Sprayfoam, Net Zero Builders, Westward Painting Company and Mike Emhof Motorsports.
Who to Watch: Since this is the first time CRSA has run Brewerton, it’s tough to tell who has experience unless you’ve run a 360 Sprint or a Micro Sprint.
The Empire Super Sprints have run two races at Brewerton so far this season. Drivers who ran with the ESS at Brewerton and have also entered a CRSA event this season include Jordan Hutton, Billy VanInwegen, Dan Bennett and Shawn Donath.
Donath’s best finish is a third earlier this season, Billy VanInwegen 12th, Hutton’s is 18th, while Bennett’s is 23rd
Tyler Graves and Emily VanInwegen each have an appearance at Brewerton this season but didn’t make the feature. Graves was 11th in the B-Main, while Emily VanInwegen was sixth.
Last year, Blake Warner, Johnny Smith and Chad Miller ran at Brewerton with ESS and only ran the B-Main. Warner's best finish was a fifth, Johnny Smith's a ninth and Miller’s a tenth.
From the Frontman: “When we were looking for tracks to fill the void for this weekend, we had been in talks with Brewerton about hosting a race. We have to thank Paul Colagiovanni for his assistance in setting this up and the management team at Brewerton Speedway for hosting us! We are looking forward to a great race and want to benefit those who don't qualify for our feature.” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track GM: “The fields have been strong wherever this series and we are pleased to welcome them to "The Demon," ~ Cory Reed
Up next: CRSA takes Labor Day weekend off, then returns Sept. 7 at Weedsport Speedway for round three of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Coverage can be seen live on DIRTVision.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1409 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -23
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -26
4. 28 Ron Greek -97
5. 21B Blake Warner -105
6. J27 John Cunningham -152
7. 4 Cliff Pierce -234
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -275
9. 66 Jordan Hutton -329
10. 99 Adam DePuy -331
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
6. 18C Dan Draun 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
Heat Winners
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 25G Tyler Graves 2
6. 18C Dan Craun 2
7. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
8. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
9. 88C Chad Miller 1
10. 23 John Smith 1
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
21. J27 John Cunningham 1
22. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 6
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 5
3. 29 Dalton Herrick 5
4. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
5. 3A Jeff Trombley 3
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 4s Johnny Smith 1
13. 48a Alysha Bay 1
14. 77 Matt Rotz 1
15. 99 Mike Kiser 1
16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
17. 99 Adam Depuy 1
18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
21. 18C Dan Craun
22. 25G Tyler Graves 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +44
2. 99 Adam DePuy +34
3. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +26
5. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 99 Adam Depuy 25
3. 21B Blake Warner 21
4. 77 Matt Rotz 20
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18
6. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
7. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
9. 3a Jeff Trombley 10
10. 18c Dan Craun 10
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
12. 28 Ron Greek 9
13. 121 Steve Glover 5
14. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
15. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.
Blackjack consistent at Missouri State Fair; Knoxville
Season Championship Night ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 20, 2024) - In terms of schedule,
it was a short weekend for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing - only
entering one event on Sunday, August 18 - but in terms of results, there was
nothing short about it, concluding his visit to Missouri State Fair Speedway
in Sedalia, Missouri, with a podium finish, his tenth top-five result of the
season.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, finished second in his podium outcome, taking
the lead at one point after commencing the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series
main event from the inside of row three. The Grain Valley, Missouri, ace via
Higginsville, Missouri, finished fourth in his respective heat race, kicking
off the evening with the fastest qualifying time - he was the last car to
take time.
“Overall, a solid night for our Casey’s | FVP team at
Missouri State Fair. Went out last and set quick time…that really set the
tone for us,” Brown noted. “We were good early on…found a different line
than everyone else which got us to the front. Unfortunately, Aryton [Gennetten]
was better than us late in the race. Found the bottom and snuck by.
Sometimes it’s better to be running second than leading. Regardless, I'm
proud of everyone. Ready to get back to Knoxville on Saturday.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night on Saturday, August 24.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 24
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia,
Missouri, on Sunday, August 18.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
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Two Huset's Speedway Champions Being Crowned Sunday During Royal River Casino Night Showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars Presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Two track champions will be crowned this Sunday at Huset's Speedway, which hosts Royal River Casino Night featuring The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking.
It's the final points race of the season for the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars ($7,000 to win) and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series ($1,200 to win). The Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks division will also be in action and has one more points night on tap after this Sunday's showdown.
Kaleb Johnson has wrapped up his first career track championship at Huset's Speedway as he holds an 88-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings.
The remainder of the top 10 is up for grabs with Mark Dobmeier leading Brendan Mullen and Tim Estenson by only two points for the runner-up position. Christopher Thram is only 13 points behind Dobmeier.
Justin Henderson, Tyler Drueke, Kerry Madsen, Matt Juhl and Chase Randall - the drivers ranked sixth through 10 th - are separated by only five points.
Brady Donnohue is on top of the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series championship standings with a 15-point advantage over Shayle Bade. Koby Werkmeister is three points behind Bade with Dusty Ballenger only two points behind her. Brandon Bosma and Tyler Rabenberg are tied for fifth - 22 points out of the lead.
J.J. Zebell is two points ahead of Cory Yeigh with defending track champion Zach Olivier four points behind Zebell in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks championship standings. Matt Steuerwald is nine points out of the top spot with Tim Dann only a dozen points behind Zebell.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Garet Williamson - 2(July 7 and July 28); Scott Bogucki - 1 (July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Cory Yeigh - 3(May 26, June 2 and July 28); Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26); and Gaige Weldon - 1 (July 28)
UP NEXT -
Sunday for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Estenson Joining World of Outlaws in North Dakota Before Tackling Huset's Speedway Points Finale This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Tim Estenson returns to the track this weekend refreshed following three weeks off.
"It's been pretty nice," he said. "Just like anything, sometimes you need a little break. When you get some time off you take advantage of it and refresh your mind. Now we're ready to go racing for the rest of the season."
Estenson will compete with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., during the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas. He will conclude the weekend on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
The World of Outlaws races are close to home for Estenson, whose best finish at River Cities Speedway this season is a sixth-place outing. Saturday marks his first visit this season to Red River Valley Speedway.
"It gives you a boost of confidence to have some family and friends who are close watching," he said. "I think you go into it with an open mind and hopefully start fresh with some good laps. A top 10 would be nice."
Estenson heads into Sunday's show at Huset's Speedway, which is the final points night of the season, tied for third in the championship standings - only two points out of second place.
"Qualifying is so important," he said. "Hopefully I can draw good and set down a good lap in qualifying. That's what really sets up a chance for a good night."
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 24 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Arai Helmets
Arai offers a variety of helmets for different riding styles and purposes, from motorcycle to automobile. For more information, visit http://www.AraiAmericas.com .
"I've been using Arai Helmets since 2018," Estenson said. "They are super comfortable. I took a big hit last year. I was wearing an Arai and the helmet did its job of protecting me."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Scores Top Five During FENDT Jackson Nationals Finale at Jackson Motorplex
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson highlighted the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with a fifth-place finish during the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars finale last Saturday.
Johnson was strong throughout a pair of MSTS Series nights and he made the main event during both World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series programs at Jackson Motorplex.
"We had a decent weekend in the 360," he said. "I thought we could have won on Thursday. We led a few laps until a tire delaminated. On Saturday we were all right. I was a little bummed to go backwards, but at the end of the day we finished in the top five."
The event started on Thursday, when Johnson qualified second quickest and advanced from fourth to second place in an MSTS Series heat race. He redrew the No. 2 to start the A Main on the outside of the front row. Unfortunately, a tire delaminated while Johnson was leading and he faded to a ninth-place result.
"I took the lead in traffic and then I noticed a vibration when I was trying to get around a lapped car," he said. "It kept getting worse and worse. I slowed my pace down so the vibration wasn't as bad. Toward the end I was going maybe a quarter throttle just to get to the end of the race."
Johnson earned enough points to lock into the feature redraw on Saturday. He pulled the No. 3 to line up on the inside of the second row.
"We had to change a bunch of stuff on the car and honestly I wasn't as comfortable as I felt I could have been," he said. "I was lacking rear grip where I needed it. I just couldn't find the speed to get around people."
The fifth-place finish was his 12 th top five of the season.
Both races with the World of Outlaws were similar for Johnson, who raced his way into the main event by way of transferring through the Last Chance Showdown. He finished 22 nd in the A Main each night.
"I felt we were a little off all weekend," he said. "We lacked the speed early, especially in qualifying as well as the heat race. We got better toward the Last Chance Showdown. Once you're back there you're in a pretty big hole. I feel we got better, but you can't dig yourself a hole when you're racing with the World of Outlaws. All in all, it wasn't horrible as we made both features, but we lacked a little speed."
Johnson ventures to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., this Sunday for the final points race of the season. With an 88-point lead in the championship standings and only 50 points per race night up for grabs, Johnson has secured his first track championship at the high-banked track.
"We're going to try a few things on the race car because we have a big three-day weekend with the World of Outlaws after that," he said. "We're not worried about the points so we'll try some things to better our team."
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 15 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 9 (2).
Aug. 16 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 7 (7); B Main: 2 (6); Feature: 22 (22).
Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 21; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 22 (23).
Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (360 sprint car) - Feature: 5 (3).
SEASON STATS -
40 races, 1 win, 12 top fives, 26 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 31 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - State Bank of Fairmont
State Bank of Fairmont is a long-time supporter of local auto racing. The Minnesota bank offers full-service banking on a local and personal level. For more information, visit http://www.SBOF.com .
"It's exciting for me to have the support of the State Bank of Fairmont," Johnson said. "They've sponsored some pretty big-name drivers over the years and it's an honor for me to be included in that group."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Historic Gold Cup Race of Champions Week is Finally Here
Silver Dollar Speedway's crown jewel event is up next!
Kubota High Limit Racing and Silver Dollar Speedway present the 70th running
of the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
With a $100,070 paycheck on the line, this year's Gold Cup
is the highest-paying race in California's dirt track history!
The High Rollers are ready to take on California's hottest
drivers for week two of High Limit's West Coast Swing. A 360 sprint car
event, headlined by NASCAR Champion Kyle Larson, will kick off Gold Cup this
Wednesday, August 21. Kubota High Limit Racing will then split the field on
Thursday and Friday before the final $100,070-to-win showdown on Saturday,
August 24.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Get to Chico:
Date: Thurs. Aug. 22 - Sat. Aug. 24
Ticket Sales: 10:00 AM
Pit Gates: 2:00 PM
Grandstands: 4:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Cash/Credit: This facility accepts cash, credit, and Apple Pay. The Beer Booth is cash only.
Tickets: 4-day reserved seating passes are available to purchase, $175 for ages 12+ and $80 for kids 6-11. 4-day general admission passes are also available for $145 for ages 12+ and $80 for kids 6-11. Single day passes are also available to purchase. Reminder: Only pre-sale ticket buyers are eligible for the DURST Dice Roll.
Pit Passes: 4-day pit passes will be available to purchase for $200. Pit passes for Saturday only are $60. Pit passes are not available for pre-purchase, but will be available at the track on race day.
Parking: General admission parking for this event is free.
Bags & Prohibited Items: All bags and coolers will be checked upon entry. Items not allowed: No coolers, outside food or beverage, or stadium seats.
Camping: Camping opens at 10:00 AM daily and is on a first come first serve basis. $10 for tents per night and $40 for dry camping. All spots with hook-ups are sold out.
Smoking Policy: No smoking is allowed inside this facility.
Streaming: If you can't make it to the track, catch all of
the action Live on FloRacing!
#GoldCup70 Schedule of Events
The off-track action cannot be missed at Gold Cup. From the Glow Party to the annual Miss Gold Cup Contest to Dirt Side Live! with host Kenny Wallace, Gold Cup is always entertaining.
Updated Schedule Link: https://www.silverdollarspeedway.com/goldcupschedule/
70s Themed Glow Party Set to Celebrate 70th Running of the
Gold Cup Race of Champions
Get ready to get your groove on 70s style this Thursday,
August 22, at the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by NAPA
Auto Parts!Silver Dollar Speedway invites race teams and fans to party like
it's 1970!
Following Thursday's preliminary race, head over to the
pavilion for a party for the ages. Wear something 1970s themed, and make
sure it glows! DJ KarLos will provide the tunes to party the night away!
World Famous Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest & Chili Feed/DJ
Following Friday's Preliminary Races
Following Friday's preliminary event, the world famous Miss
Gold Cup Bikini Contest will take over the Pavilion along with a Chili Feed
and DJ entertainment.
Stick around for good eats, beautiful ladies, and sick
beats, as we round the fourth turn towards Saturday's Gold Cup finale.
The $5,000-to-win Miss Gold Cup Bikini contest is still
accepting entries. All contestants must be 18 years or older to enter and
entries must be submitted by August 21. For additional information and to
enter, email Katelyn at sds.missgoldcup@gmail.com
#GoldCup70 Thursday/Friday Preliminary Rosters
The California Road Trip Continues as We Highlight Sweet,
Thorson and Raudman's Tunes at #GoldCup70
Week #2 of the Kubota High Limit Racing West Coast swing is
all golden! The 70th Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions will feature a
different playlist each night.
Kubota High Limit Racing's own, Chase Raudman, a California
native, will highlight the remainder of his playlist on Thursday night while
Tanner Thorson will control Friday's preliminary night, and Grass Valley's
Brad Sweet, will take over the final night. You can listen to Chase, Tanner,
and Brad's playlists along with all of the Kubota High Limit Racing High
Rollers Playlist by clicking here.
Cars & Coffee Car Show Added to #GoldCup70 Lineup, Sat. Aug.
24th
Silver Dollar Speedway's promotion team is constantly trying
to find new ways to elevate the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions
presented by NAPA Auto Parts off-track lineup of events.
New for 2024, the Gold Cup Race of Champions will have "Cars
& Coffee," located at the pavilion. Start off your day at the Silver Dollar
Fairgrounds with a fresh cup of coffee (Kenosis Coffee will be on-hand), and
check out some cool cars.
Cars & Coffee begins at 8:00 AM and runs until Noon.
Admission is FREE! Cash prizes are up for grabs and all cars are welcome!
Cornhole Tournament Kicks off Friday's #GoldCup70
Festivities
The off-track events are plentiful at #GoldCup70, and
Friday's is sure to entertain. Head over to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Friday, Aug. 23, for the Gold Cup Cornhole Tournament.
Starting at Noon, the Pavilion is the place to be. Huge
payouts are advertised for Friday's showdown. Drivers and new players are
welcome to bring a partner. Note: One of the cornhold partners must have a
Friday night grandstand ticket or pit pass to be team eligible.
If you're interested in playing, sign up on Scoreholio or on-site.
Monday, August 26: Douglas County Dirtrack's Showdown on the
River presented by Seven Feathers Casino
Wednesday, August 28: Grays Harbor Raceway
Thursday, August 29 - Saturday, August 31: Skagit Speedway's Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals
Andy Forsberg 4th with High Limit Racing at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Taking of the national Kubota High Limit Racing series as they invaded Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Andy Forsberg defended his home turf well as he picked up a 4th place finish against a loaded field of cars.
“We really had good speed all night long,” Andy Forsberg said. “We don’t run our 410 a whole bunch, so to do what we did against that caliber of cars is something be proud of, and hopefully we can continue that this week in Chico, CA.”
With 45 cars checked into the pit area to do battle with the High Rollers, Forsberg found himself in the first flight of qualifying but did find himself as one of the last cars out to take a time.
On this night the track was uncharacteristically wet, wet left a lot of speed in the surface as Forsberg was able to time the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in third fastest in his flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race alongside Corey Day, Forsberg won the drag race into turn one and quickly opened up his lead over the youngster. Picking up the win, Forsberg locked himself into the 35-lap feature event and was also securely in the impending Dash.
After starting fifth in the Dash, the Auburn, CA driver was able to improve his starting position in the feature event by a row as his fourth-place finish lined him on the outside of the second row.
When the 35-lap affair came to life, Forsberg ran in the fourth position until slipping to fifth on the 13th lap as Corey Day raced past him. Continuing to hold his own inside the Top-5, the laps clicked off in a hurry with no stoppages slowing the pace.
On the 27th lap, a slight bobble by the veteran saw him slick back to sixth and when the race went red on the 31st lap Forsberg found himself in fourth as two drivers inside the Top-Five got together.
As the action resumed, Forsberg continued to chase after Day as well as Justin Sanders as he looked for a spot on the podium but running out of time during the four lap sprint to the finish, Forsberg capped the night off with a fourth place finish.
“Obviously we want to win, but I am extremely happy with how things went, and we will try again this week,” Forsberg said. “Thanks to Brian, Paul, and everyone that continues to help us night in and night out.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-32, Wins-4, Top 5’s-18, Top 10’s-22
ON TAP: Forsberg gets right back to work on Wednesday night in Chico, CA,
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Mallett Riding Momentum Into Riverside International Speedway This Saturday
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Jordon Mallett will make his third visit of the season to Riverside International Speedway this Saturday.
Mallett's best outing at the track in West Memphis, Ark., this season is a fifth-place result on May 11 during the Hooker Hood Classic.
"It's one of those places I've always enjoyed going to," he said. "I've been fortunate to have quite a bit of success there. I look at this weekend as a tune-up for the big race there in September so we have a few things we want to try."
The bullring is a track where Mallett produced feature victories each year between 2013 and 2017.
"I feel we're a contender any time we pull through the pit gate," he said. "I have a lot of confidence going there because I know we have speed there for the most part. There's been a few nights that have thrown us curve balls. The track has changed quite a bit from a few years ago when I felt we were one of the better cars. I feel we can still be a little bit better there sometimes."
Mallett enters the race with three feature triumphs in his last six starts this season.
"I really feel like the confidence and momentum is on our side and that's how I intend to keep it," he said. "We have a really good balance right now. We have a good package and we're always trying to fine-tune it. It's really good to be running well and my confidence in the seat is helping us to be willing to try some things to get even better. I feel we've done a good job of executing this season and I'm eager to get back to Victory Lane."
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - KSE Racing Products
KSE Racing Products has been manufacturing premium oval track racing products for more than 35 years. All of its products are proudly built in the USA by a talented team of craftsmen at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just north of Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.KSE-Racing.com.
"Dan and Dave at KSE Racing Products have taken care of our steering needs for as long as I can remember," Mallett said. "It's been first-class service all the way. They always have top-notch service and a quick turnaround."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Starks Returning to Racing Saturday at Skagit Speedway After Special Week
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Trey Starks is enjoying his new title: father.
Starks and his wife, Ally, recently welcomed their first child into the world. The special life moment kept Starks out of his sprint car for last Saturday's race at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., where long-time friend Dominic Scelzi drove his car to a second-place finish in the 360ci winged sprint car feature and an eighth-place result in the 410ci winged sprint car main event.
"We want to thank Dominic for flying up to race our car in both divisions," Starks said. "It kept us in a good position in the points standings while I focused on a special moment with my family."
Starks continues to lead the Skagit Speedway owner standings in the 410 division. He leads both the owner and driver standings in the 360 division.
Starks plans on returning to action at Skagit Speedway this Saturday during the track's final 410 sprint car race prior to the famed Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals featuring the Kubota High Limit Racing series the following weekend.
"I'm excited to get back behind the wheel this Saturday for our final tune-up race before the Skagit Nationals," he said. "We've ran well this year and with big High Limit races at Skagit and at Grays Harbor in the next couple of weeks our goal is to go into them hitting on all cylinders."
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Post Two Podiums During FENDT Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports garnered a pair of podium results last weekend at Jackson Motorplex, which hosted the famed 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals.
The two third-place outings gives David Gravel 35 top fives in 50 races this season and pushed his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to 106 points.
The action began on Friday when Gravel set quick time during qualifying before he placed second in a heat race. A run from sixth to third place in the dash lined him up on the inside of the second row in the main event.
"I thought we had a really good race car there," Gravel said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "The track was slightly top dominant, but the lapped traffic really made it exciting. You could run the bottom groove there. On that restart Logan (Schuchart) chose to go high, and I just stayed low like (Carson) Macedo. And (Schuchart) just kind of ran defensive down there and bottled us both up and Sheldon (Haudenschild) got around us. I would've loved to have the opportunity to run second there and then in lapped traffic I thought Sheldon had an opportunity to win the race. But man, those lapped cars were not getting off the top, and it was kind of hard to pass them sometimes. I'm really, really happy with the car."
Gravel was strong once again on Saturday during the event finale. He timed in fifth quickest and won a heat race. Gravel was victorious during his opening round of the King of the Hill before losing the finale by less than three hundredths of a second. That gave him the outside front row starting position in the feature.
"The top of (turns) one and two was pretty good early on, but the top of (turns) three and four wasn't," he said. "I felt like I was right there on (Donny Schatz's) right rear, but I just wasn't able to get around him. I feel like that would've changed our race a lot there. Donny was good through lapped traffic. I just feel like in the middle of that race I kind of struggled to find a place in (turns) one and two where I felt good."
Next up is a trip to North Dakota with World of Outlaws races this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks during the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo during the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas.
Additionally, Big Game Motorsports offers its condolences to the family and friends of long-time World of Outlaws official Eloy Gutierrez, who passed away on Monday.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 16 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (3).
Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 1 (2); King of the Hill: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (2).
SEASON STATS -
50 races, 14 wins, 35 top fives, 44 top 10s, 48 top 15s, 48 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Schatz back on top in Jackson Nationals; Homeward bound
to North Dakota
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 6258 (-106)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 16th-17th
Event: Jackson Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, Minnesota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 10th (14th)
Saturday: 1st (1st)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 19, 2024) – Two nights at the Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, resulted in back-to-back top-ten appearances for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, highlighting the pair with a perfect 35-lapper in the $25,000-to-win finale on Saturday, August 17. Schatz, now a four-time winner with the Greatest Show On Dirt in 2024, started from the pole position Saturday night, forced to fend off Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild in the closing circuits for the five-figure payday.
The 46th Annual Jackson Nationals triumph was the second of Schatz’ storied career and his first since 2018, simultaneously increasing his 2024 top-ten tally to 40 in 46 point-earning starts.
“Man, on the racetrack you could go everywhere. We could run the bottom and the top. I ran in the middle there at the end. I kind of knew I needed to keep my tires underneath me. I was kind of hanging off of (Turn) 4. I don’t know what was going on up there, but that’s my own fault. I asked to get really tight, and sometimes you pay the price when you get over that crown that way.”
As noted, Schatz earned back-to-back top-tens in his Jackson Nationals visit, opening competition with a four-spot rally to tenth on Friday, August 16.
“All I can say is if you’re a fan, it’s a good time to be alive,” Schatz said. “These kids, I criticize them a lot, there’s no question. But it makes me damn proud to race with guys like Sheldon and Carson (Macedo) and see what’s happening because not only are they awesome, but they make the old guys like me even better. And that’s what this is all about. Happy to steal one from them tonight, that’s for sure.”
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a North Dakota doubleheader
at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 23, and Red
River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 24.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 46
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 24
Top-10s: 40
Zearfoss races to a top-ten in Jackson Nationals finale; BZR North Dakota
bound
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 19, 2024) – A sound recovery, nonetheless, Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing turned a mediocre outcome into a solid outcome in their two-day Jackson Nationals visit at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, concluding the $25,000-to-win blockbuster with a ninth-place score on Saturday, August 17. The Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, who is currently ninth in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings, commenced action from row two, utilizing a runner-up performance during heat race competition to qualify for the evening’s dash.
As noted, Zearfoss, ace of his own Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, put together a sound recovery in his Jackson Nationals attempt, opening the weekend with a 15th-place outcome on Friday, August 16.
The “Jonestown Jet” will now turn his attention further north, set to invade North Dakota for starts at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on August 23-24.
“Happy with how our weeknd ended. Two top-tens would be better, but to cap the weeknd like we did is a great transition into our upcoming trip to North Dakota,” Zearfoss said. “Hats off to the team and all of their hard work. To move from Knoxville right into another big weekend at Jackson is no easy task. We’re ready to get moving north.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a North Dakota doubleheader at River
Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 23, and Red River Valley
Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 24.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 12
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals
finale on Saturday, August 17.
Whittall pads stat book with impressive weekend; Williams Grove and
Lincoln on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (August 19, 2024) – It was an impressive weekend in Posse Country for New Jersey’s own Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten appearances in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway, but highlighting the weekend agenda with back-to-back podiums at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” doing so in the annual Living Legends Dream Race.
Whittall, pilot of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, finished second in each of the aforementioned podium appearances, nearly sweeping the $12,500-to-win pair. The Vincentown, New Jersey, native commenced each of the 25-lappers from row three, pulling even with eventual feature one winner, Robbie Kendall, with two to go, all before making up a two second margin on Mike Wagner in the final laps of feature two.
As noted, it was a three-for-three weekend in the top-ten category, opening his racing agenda with an eighth-place score at The Grove on Friday.
“What a weekend,” Whittall was quick to mention. “Our confidence is sky high right now and that’s the most important part. We wanted the wins, but the great finishes will prove just as valuable. There are a lot of big races ahead this fall and we want to be in a battle for all of them. So many people to thank for our recent successes. It’s been a great ride.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with
starts at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, August 23-24. The events will award $8,000 and $7,300,
respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 17
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal
Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
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Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Dietrich rallies big at The Grove; Aims for big results
in Jack Gunn Memorial and Kramer Klash
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 19, 2024) – Three main events in two days resulted in a pair of top-five appearances for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, doing so at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprinter, finished fifth and third in his top-five accomplishments, highlighting all results with in impressive rally at The Grove on Friday.
A rally, indeed, Dietrich commenced action from the outside of row nine, battling ahead 13 positions in the Yellow Breeches 500 – impressive enough to secure the evening’s Hard Charger Award. “Double-D” out of Gettysburg raced on to finish third in the first of two Living Legends Dream Races at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, kick-starting action from seventh on the 25-lap starting grid.
Unfortunately, Dietrich was unable to finish the second Dream Race event; he was scored 23rd after starting fourth.
“Just gotta keep plugging away,” Dietrich expressed. “There’s a lot of money on the line again next weekend. We’d like to take it all. That would be a great segway into September, for sure.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with starts at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and
Saturday, August 23-24. The events will award $8,000 and $7,300,
respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 28
Top-Tens: 38
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from
18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the
first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Thiel highlights Illinois/Wisconsin triple with top-ten
at Wilmot; IRA schedule continues at Plymouth and The Hill
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 19, 2024) – Another busy August weekend resulted in another stack of accomplishments for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, continuing their 2024 agenda with a two-state tripleheader on Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. The team ultimately joined MOWA on Friday before resuming IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action on Saturday and Sunday.
Things started off slow for the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native, but ultimately improved, overcoming a MOWA “DNF” at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, on Friday (power steering issue) to earn a top-ten with the IRA at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday – sixth at the final checkers after commencing action from one spot better. Thiel, a full-timer with IRA in 2024 and three-time winner, was third in his respective dash to earn the aforementioned third-row starting position.
Nearly matching his top-ten outcome from one night prior, Thiel and Team 73, backed by Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, and Diamond Pools, concluded their sweep with an 11th-place score on Sunday at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, cutting a tire early before recovering.
“Just one of those weekends. We had some high points, but not where we wanted to be,” Thiel explained. “Happy for Team 73 regardless. It’s been an up and down season for us, but the work never stops. Not sure of our plan for the coming weekend. We have some things to catch up on before the IRA schedule resumes Labor Day weekend, so we’ll see what happens.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will resume IRA action with a Labor Day Weekend
doubleheader at the Plymouth Dirt Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday and
Sunday, August 31 and September 1.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 17
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and
seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July
19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot,
Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing perfect with POWRi
at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
ODESSA, Mo. (August 19, 2024) – It was a night to remember for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car team, not only scoring Xavier’s first-ever 410 sprint car triumph, but doing so against some stout company, and at one of the nation’s premier dirt racing facilities.
Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia, No. 74 sprinter, achieved his first-ever 410 victory during POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series competition at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17, commencing main event competition from the pole position after earning the most preliminary points.
The young man out of Odessa raced the 30-lap distance unscathed, earning $5,000 for his victory, as well as forever bragging rights.
Ayrton Gennetten finished second with Blake Hahn rounding out the podium.
“The top was about as thin as it gets with it being pretty treacherous,” said Xavier Doney in the Wheatland, Missouri, victory lane ceremony celebrations. “I was fortunate to be in clean air and recover pretty easy after overcooking it a couple of times.”
Concluding his POWRi weekend with a double top-ten outcome, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing capped their trek through the Show-Me State with a seventh-place result at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 18.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Greg Wilson almost perfect in IRA weekend through
Wisconsin
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 19, 2024) – Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing were almost perfect in their two-day swing through the Badger State, not only accomplishing back-to-back podium finishes with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, but attaining a victory in the process, doing so in an impressive manner at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17.
Impressive as noted, Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, scored his Wilmot triumph from the outside of row seven, rallying big to not only check off his first victory of the season, but simultaneously achieve the evening’s Hard Charger Award; Wilson advanced the most feature positions.
Not stopping there, Wilson’s road trip through the land of cheese continued Sunday, August 18, at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, nearly doubling up on victories with a third-place finish after starting in the exact same position. The podium helped the Benton Ridge, Ohio, native and former All Star champion increase his season’s top-ten count to 14, 11 of which within the top-five.
“Just can’t say enough about this Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 team. My family, all of our partners…if it wasn’t for their hard work and dedication, weekends like this wouldn’t be possible,” Wilson was quick to acknowledge. “We’ve been taking things week to week, day to day in most case scenarios, and this decision certainly paid off.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be released in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 11
Top-tens: 14
Wins: 1
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TKS Motorsports to return to Knoxville Raceway for Season
Championship Night
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – It was a stout two days in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for Iowa’s own Kelby Watt and TKS Motorsports, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt for the annual Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. When the dust finally settled on Saturday night, the Mitchellville, Iowa-based operation found themselves with back-to-back A-Main appearances, highlighting each of their respective starts with a 17th-place score in the $25,000 finale.
With Watt and TKS Motorsports joining forces in the few days prior to the Jackson blockbuster, their outcomes were respectable, earning their place in Saturday’s big dance via fourth-place finish during heat race competition.
“It was a solid weekend for our team, considering what little preparation we had. Regardless, Kelby did a great job with becoming acclimated with our car and we’re pleased with what he was able to do,” Troy Renfro, owner of the TKS Motorsports, Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, stated. “Our team’s plan is to switch our focus back to Knoxville Raceway this weekend. It’s pretty hard to believe that the season championship is already here. It’s been a great year and we hope to cap Knoxville Raceway’s schedule in a big way.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s
season championship on Saturday, August 24.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
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Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Chris Andrews Racing eyes upcoming starts at Attica and Waynesfield
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (August 19, 2024) – The end of August is quickly approaching, but the action is far from over, as Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another Ohio doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, this time visiting Attica Raceway Park and Waynesfield Raceway Park. Andrews, who finished 13th in his most recent visit to Attica on August 16, will roll into the weekend with eyes on the prize, working hard to achieve his first victory of the season.
“We’re still plugging away. That’s all we can do,” Andrews, driver of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, said. “Our preliminary effort was pretty good on Friday at Attica, just needed to be better in the feature. That’s been our story a lot this year, but we’re having fun.”
As hinted, Andrews’ preliminary effort was sound on Friday before finishing 13th, kicking things off with the fifth-fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by a fourth-place finish during heat race competition. There were 25 cars in attendance.
Saturday’s Waynesfield visit will feature the FAST Series.
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with visits to Attica Raceway Park and Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday
and Saturday, August 23-24.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 5
Eliason strong at Kings and Placerville; Set to chase
$100K at Silver Dollar
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – Cory Eliason’s return to California has been golden thus far, padding his recent stretch of High Limit Racing competition with back-to-back top-ten appearances, one of which a top-five, in visits to Kings Speedway in Hanford, California, and Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. Eliason, who hails from Visalia, highlighted the pair with a fifth-place run at Placerville, charging ahead three spots from row four.
Just one night prior, Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, No. 8 sprint car, finished sixth at Kings Speedway, maintaining his place within the Peter Murphy Classic top-ten after starting seventh. Eliason is currently 12th in the High Limit Racing championship standings, padded by four top-fives in 31 feature appearances.
“Feels good to be back in California. I’ve been excited for this stretch of schedule all season, so it’s great to finally be here,” Eliason expressed. “It’s been a pretty good stretch so far. All we can do is continue this momentum through Silver Dollar beginning Thursday. There’s a lot of money on the line next Saturday and we hope to be a part of it.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing West Coast Swing through California with Silver Dollar
Speedway’s 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions on August 22-24. The weekend
finale will award a $100,070 top prize.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in
High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, August 16-17.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 23
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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Reutzel scores top-five in Jackson Nationals; Knoxville
Season Championship Night ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – In all, it was a sound and consistent effort for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) in the 46th Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex, not only attaining back-to-back top-fives in the two-day blockbuster, but doing so against the Greatest Show On Dirt – a perfect momentum kick leading into Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on August 24.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, finished fourth in each of his top-five appearances, advancing two spots from sixth on each occasion. In addition, the Clute, Texas, native won his respective heat race during the $25,000-to-win finale, ultimately securing his place within the first few rows of the 35-lap main event.
As noted, the double top-five will prove as an important momentum kick leading into the coming weekend, as Reutzel will return to the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, August 24, set to continue his battle for the track title; he trails 95 markers heading into the season finale.
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024
campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night program on
Saturday, August 24. Reutzel trails Austin McCarl by 95 markers.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws
Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17.
Stats:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 30
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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Ryder Memorial Postponed One Week, and Championships Will Be Decided
(Franklin, PA August 18, 2024): The Ryder Memorial for the BRP Modified Tour and the 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds was postponed at Tri City Raceway Park due to forecasts of severe thunderstorms and rain. The event will be made up this Sunday, August 25.
“We had to be considerate of the travel time and costs that many of the competitors would face,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “So, we made an early announcement on the fate of the program.”
“Because August 25 was set to be a Sunday Thunder event, it was easy for us to slide the Ryder Memorial back a week,” he added. The extended forecast looks good, so this important event should be held under favorable conditions.
In addition to the Ryder Memorial, next week’s racing will decide the point championships for the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars and the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks. Both classes will go down to the wire and the titles will be determined by the finishes that the racers compile in heat races and their feature events.
The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will not be in action on August 25 due to a schedule conflict. In their place, the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will compete.
The Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m. This will be the second Fan Appreciation Night, with discounted general admission.
If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park for the re-set Ryder Memorial, the track will close out auto racing on the oval with the two-day Labor Day Oil Region Classic extravaganza on August 31 and September 1. Details will be forthcoming for the holiday event.
Also, plan to attend the first ever American Big Rig Race on October 19. The Mini Stocks will also be on that card.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
Doran Binks’ SwansonFinishes Second
In Mission Foods No. 77 on Saturday
In Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield
And Still Leads USAC Silver Crown Point Standings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 18 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson recorded their best dirt-track finish of the 2024 USAC Silver Crown season to date with their Mission Foods No. 77 when they placed second in the 61st running of the Bettenhausen 100 Saturday on the 1-mile track at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Swanson qualified second with a time of 31.974 seconds, only 0.333 off the 31.641-second lap that Justin Grant turned to earn the pole. Grant led all 100 laps of the race, which attracted the largest field so far this season with 40 entries. But with the runner-up finish Swanson and Doran Binks Racing still lead the driver and entrant point standings with four races remaining in the 14-event season.
Unofficially Swanson and Doran Binks Racing lead Grant and Hemelgarn Racing 608 to 587. In the driver standings Seavey is currently third followed by C.J. Leary and Kaylee Bryson.
Shane Cottle, who started fourth in Saturday’s race, was able to get by both Swanson and third-place starter Trey Osborne on the first lap to slot into second place. That set up a battle royale as Swanson tried his best to regain the position with the No. 77, which is a Maxim chassis with a Hampshire Chevy engine.
Steve Gennetten (17th) and Korey Weyant (19th) made contact in Turn 3 with two laps down and Gennetten flipped, which brought out a red flag. Neither driver was hurt but they were both out of the race, and several other drivers reported to the work area at that time with various mechanical issues.
The restart was single file, not double file like the original start, and the top five of Grant, Cottle, Swanson, Jerry Coons Jr. and Brady Bacon remained the same with three laps in the books. Logan Seavey passed Bacon for fifth on lap six and Coons for fourth on lap 11 to put himself right behind Swanson as the field made its way around the historic track, with the state fair’s carnival rides flanking part of the speedway for a picturesque summertime scene of traditional Americana.
The right-rear tire of Chase Stockon’s car shredded to bring out a yellow on lap 15 and drop him out of the top 10, although he rebounded to finish tenth. That yellow lasted two laps.
Swanson tried his best to get around Cottle and he came very close numerous times, drawing up just two- or three-tenths of a second behind him. On lap 30 Grant led by 0.749 seconds over Cottle, while Swanson was 0.225 behind Cottle and 0.634 ahead of Seavey. Swanson set and reset his fastest race lap numerous times as he tried to find a way by Cottle while keeping Seavey at bay.
Their intervals had widened a bit by the halfway point, when Grant had a 1.059-second lead over Cottle while Swanson was 0.568 of a second behind Cottle and 0.896 ahead of Seavey.
With 40 laps to go Grant’s lead was 1.767 seconds. Swanson was hounding Cottle, only 0.133 of a second behind, while Seavey was 1.699 seconds behind Swanson’s car, which is sponsored by Wilke Orthodontics and Glenn Farms in addition to Mission Foods.
Swanson had just bettered his fastest race lap on lap 62 when Cottle’s engine blew in Turns 3 and 4. That vaulted Swanson to second, but he knew first-hand the disappointment that Cottle felt since the same thing had happened to Swanson less than 24 hours earlier when his engine blew at World Wide Technology Raceway while he was leading with 58 of 60 laps complete.
Although there was no caution flag for Cottle, there was one for another Shane, Shane Cockrum, who also had an engine let go while he was running sixth to bring out the final yellow flag on lap 69. That yellow erased Grant’s 1.961-second lead over Swanson, and Swanson’s 1.859-second advantage over Seavey. Seavey, Coons (fourth), and Bacon (fifth) had all run their fastest laps of the race on lap 68 before the yellow came out.
Grant was able to maintain his lead after the restart, although Swanson set his fastest lap of the race on lap 79 with a time of 32.442 seconds. It was the third-fastest lap anyone ran. Bacon set the fastest lap on lap 81 with a 32.418, while Grant was second-fastest with a 32.423 on lap 77.
Swanson was less than a second behind Grant in the late stages of the race through lap 88, but then the interval increased to a second as they encountered lapped traffic. At the checkered Grant was more than 3 seconds ahead of Swanson, who was 1.825 seconds ahead of Seavey. Coons and Bacon rounded out the top five.
“We’ve been trying to get better on the dirt, and I’m proud of my guys,” Swanson said after the race. “Justin is a smart racer and he put one over on us, but I’m thankful for everyone on the Doran Binks team for all their hard work and for the support of our sponsors like Mission Foods, Wilke Orthodontics, and Glenn Farms. It’s been good.”
The next event is at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., on Aug. 31. Then the series goes back to Doran Binks Racing’s home state of Ohio to race at Eldora Speedway Sept. 20-21. A show rained out earlier in the year will be made up at Terre Haute, Ind., on Oct. 6, and the season finale is at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind., on Oct. 19, not far from Swanson’s home in Indianapolis. He is a native of Kingsburg, Calif.
The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing, see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
Doran Binks’ SwansonSets Fastest Lap Ever Run
By a Traditional USAC Silver Crown Car
But Engine Blows Just Short of Victory at WWTR
MADISON, Ill., Aug. 17 — Doran Binks Racing’s Kody Swanson set several new records Friday in USAC Silver Crown competition at World Wide Technology Raceway, but unfortunately the engine expired in the Mission Foods No. 77 just two laps from victory in the 60-lap race while he had a 3.804-second lead. He ended up 12th in the official rundown of the Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown Presented by Welsch Heating and Cooling.
Earlier in the day Swanson won the pole and bettered his own track record at the 1.25-mile, paved oval by over 2 miles per hour when he topped qualifying with a lap in 30.239 seconds for an average speed of 148.814 miles per hour. That extended his series record for the driver with the most pole positions in history to 53. What’s more, it was the fastest official lap turned in a traditional USAC Silver Crown car ever. It was the team’s sixth pole so far this year.
Swanson also topped the only practice session with a 30.626-second lap to begin the day’s competition with the No. 77, which is also sponsored by Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics.
He also set the fastest lap of the race with a lap in 31.148 seconds while he was leading. Dakoda Armstrong, who ended up winning the race, was second in that category and Justin Grant, who finished second in the race, set the third-fastest lap. All three set their fastest laps on lap 45.
Swanson led at the initial drop of the green flag for the race, but the caution came out almost immediately when some of the track’s lights went out on the frontstretch and Turn 1. There were no laps in the books. That yellow turned into a red and there was over a 20-minute delay before the race could be restarted.
Bobby Santos III had qualified second but he had to go to the rear when his car needed assistance to fire. That put C.J. Leary in second and Armstrong third for both starts.
Armstrong got the edge on the complete restart and led the first 41 laps with Swanson in hot pursuit. Leary ran third initially, but Armstrong and Swanson were able to spurt away from the pack. Armstrong led by over a second by lap six and over 2 seconds by lap nine. Swanson was working hard to catch him, however, and by lap 23 he was just 1.083 seconds behind the leader. Two laps later the interval between the top two was just 0.542 seconds, while Leary was 3.855 seconds behind Swanson in third.
Swanson ran Armstrong down. On the next lap (lap 26) Swanson was just 0.290 seconds behind him. He mounted a serious challenge for four laps, but couldn’t make a pass stick and by lap 30 Armstrong’s advantage was back to 0.825 seconds.
Swanson kept focused and he kept flying. He again methodically cut into Armstrong’s lead, and by lap 36 he was right behind him again, only 0.331 seconds back. He bettered his best lap regularly around lap 40, and on lap 42 he edged under Armstrong in Turn 2 to take the lead.
Once in front, Swanson was able to immediately increase his advantage. He was already 0.496 seconds ahead of Armstrong by lap 43, and he was over 1 second ahead by lap 48 and 2 seconds ahead by lap 51.
He was 3.804 seconds ahead when the engine blew in Turn 3 with 58 laps complete. White smoke inundated the cockpit but Swanson was able to keep the car off the wall and spun low in Turn 3 to bring out the only yellow since the complete restart at the beginning of the race.
Armstrong led the last two laps to win, with Grant second. Both said their cars were nearly out of fuel at the end.
It was a good points day for Grant, who is second to Swanson in the point standings. Going into the race Swanson led by 55 points; after the race his lead was 30. Swanson has 541 points and Grant has 511.
Kaylee Bryson passed Leary on the last lap for third place. Leary finished fourth and Santos rounded out the top five.
The next USAC Silver Crown race is tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 17) on the dirt track at the Springfield (Ill.) State Fairgrounds.
Swanson is a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis. Doran Binks Racing is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing, see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
Jeff Gilliand and Al Priester memorials highlight high paying event at Michaels Mercer raceway for special Friday August 23rd show.
By Jim Balentine (Mercer,Pa)
On a special “Friday night lights” Friday august 23rd Michaels Mercer Raceway will present their last 410 sprint car feature of the season with the Ohio based Aaron Fry led FAST TI22 performance 410 sprints competing for $7500 to win and $450 to start as of this writing plus lap money and a dash for cash in the prestigious “Jeff Gilliland Western Pa. sprint car championship”.
The “Al Priester Memorial for 602 crate modifieds will also be on the bill racing for a record $1771 to win, as well as the final point night for the Racesaver 305 sprints and the mini stocks.
Local hot shoe, Brandon Spithaler is leading the points for the FAST 410 series. Indiana’s Zane DeVault and Michigan’s Bobby Elliot are trying to catch Spithaler for the title.
The race is being held in memory of Jeff Gilliland who passed away at just 50 years old Jeff loved the races, especially sprint cars. His grandfather Richard Hawley as well as Jeff's 2 uncles, Lloyd Hawley and Vern Hawley, and our cousin, Jimmy Hawley (his favorite) were all race car drivers locally.
Jeff was able to be in the pit often when he was younger and healthier.
Friday, August 23rd the "Jeff Gilliland Memorial western Pennsylvania sprint car championship Race" featuring the FAST on Dirt 410 sprints cars will be running for a record $7500 to win and $450 to start plus lap money and other contingency prizes.
The historic “Western pa sprint car championship”began in 1966 with a 100-lap event with Ralph Quarterson as its first winner. Quarterson went on to win the next three events until the race was canceled in 1970. The race was revived in 1971 and remained a 100-lap event until 1977, where it was reduced to 50 laps.
The 1978 Western PA Sprint Championship was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws and was won by Johnny Beaber of Gibsonburg, OH. The race ran until 1982 before it returned in 2004. The all star circuit of champions sanctioned the event in the 2010s. Adam Kekich won in 2019 and 2020; Sye Lynch in 2021, 16 year old Leyton Wagner won in 2022 and six time track champion and 24 time feature winner Bob Felmlee won it last year.
The winners list is a hall of fame group of legendary drivers. Ralph Quarterson (5), Bobby Allen (4), Johnny Beaber(2), Ed Lynch, Jr. (2), Brian Ellenberger (2), Adam Kekich (2), Kenny Weld (1), Jan Opperman (1), Buddy Cochran (1), Lynn Paxton (1), Lou Blaney (1), Carl Bowser (1), Danny Holtgraver (1), Tim Shaffer (1), Darryn Pittman (1), Sye Lynch (1), Leyton Wagner (1), Bob Felmlee (1).
The evening will also include the Al Priester memorial for the 602 crate modifieds which as of now pays $1771 to win
On July 6, 1970 Allen Priester later to be known as “Big Al” was born the son of George and Edna Priester. Al married his wife Tammy on August 10, 1991. He started his family in 1992.
Al started his love for racing with his father beginning with a stock car and moving onto modifieds. Al enjoyed racing with his son with their family and friends in the stands. The memorial is paying at least 1571 to win and has gained the interest of many upstate NY teams. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction behind the grandstands before the races start. All proceeds will benefit St Jude children’s hospital.
The Competitive Racesaver 305 sprints have yet to have a repeat winner will be racing as well as the mini stocks who have had 3 winners in 4 events.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm Grandstands open at 5 pm Qualifying at 7 pm Racing to follow immediately after.
Concessions will be open but outside food and drink are permitted inside. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit card facility at all ticket booths and concessions.
Camping is permitted at no charge with No hook ups available. Please park your campers along the tree line by the pits and also behind the grandstand as well. Please park perpendicular to the tree line to allow as many campers as possible.
The rodeway inn right off of I-80 at rt 19 is the host hotel of Michaels mercer raceway with plenty of trailer parking. Please call the hotel directly at 724-748-3030 and mention the raceway when booking your room for a discounted rate.
Free Admission – Pack the Track Night at Clinton County
Speedway
Mill Hall, PA – The promotional team at the Clinton County
Speedway is bringing back “Pack the Track” night on Friday, August 23rd with
free general admission to everyone. It has been 20 years since Pack the
Track night has been offered to fans.
“Thanks to the generous support of two local businesses, we
are able to offer free general admission to everyone. We want to pack the
track and showcase what a great entertainment value the speedway provides to
families,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Bill’s Happy Camper and
NAPA Toner Auto Parts have been great partners of the speedway and have
joined forces to make this event possible.”
Fans will witness a four-division show featuring the
RaceSaver Sprints cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, and the Four-Cylinder
stock cars. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps begin at 7PM.
Pack the Track night is a great opportunity to come and
experience the speedway. The speedway has had a number of improvements in
recent years including new fencing and the addition of grandstand seating.
The speedway also has concessions available offering a variety of food
options and fan favorites.
In addition to the Pack the Track promotion, Century 21 –
1st Choice Realty will present the kids activity for those 12 and under.
During intermission, kids will participate in a cash and candy scramble on
the front stretch. The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing will also be there
with their vintage cars.
Bill’s Happy Camper is the leading RV and travel trailer
dealer in the region, providing sales and service. Their inventory boasts an
extensive variety of towable RVs and campers including sought after models
from Forest River. They also feature luxury lines like Riverstone and
Riverstone Legacy. Bill’s Happy Camper is located in Mill Hall.
NAPA Toner Auto Parts with locations in Mill Hall and Jersey
Shore provides quality automotive parts for cars and trucks. They have a
knowledge staff to help you find the right parts needed to get your job
done. NAPA Toner Auto Parts is your one stop shop for everything automotive.
Century 21 – First Choice Realty is a local real estate
agency, led by real estate broker Bob Boob. The agency serves the Clinton
and Lycoming County markets, with offices in Lock Haven and Jersey Shore.
The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile dirt oval located the Fairgrounds in Mill Hall. For the latest speedway information visit clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit their Facebook page.
RAIN OVERSPREADS SHARON SPEEDWAY DURING "LOU BLANEY MEMORIAL" FORCING THE EVENT TO BE POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
August 17, 2024
(Hartford, OH)...After dodging thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and early evening on Saturday, rain finally overspread Sharon Speedway around 7:30 p.m., which ultimately forced the "Lou Blaney Memorial" to be postponed to Saturday, September 21. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars completed qualifying with Brandon Spithaler (13.858) and Zane DeVault (14.057) fastest in their respective flights and the Big-Block Modifieds were close to concluding warmups when rain began to fall. During the rain delay, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion was interviewed by Mike Ackelson, took part in a q&a session, and signed autographs for the fans.
A complete new show for the 16th annual "Lou Blaney Memorial" will now take place on September 21 for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars, which will still compete for the $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start payoff and will be joined by the BRP Tour for the Big-Block Modifieds. Warm-ups will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying for the Sprints with racing action scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30.
All pit pass wristbands and general admission tickets from Saturday night will be good for September 21. All online advance tickets and camping site permits will be reissued. For ticketing questions, please contact the office at 330-772-5481.
The rain out sets up a huge month of September for Sprint Car racing at Sharon! The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprints will race the Saturday portion of the "Apple Festival Nationals" on the 7th in a $4,000 to-win/$400 to-start event. The "Lou Blaney Memorial" on the 21st will be a non-sanctioned event paying $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start. "The Greatest Show on Dirt"- the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars return on the 28th for another $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start payday that will conclude the 95th anniversary season.
Up next at Sharon is the "Bill Gabrielson Memorial" this Saturday night (August 24) paying $2,058 to-win/$258 to-start for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. Also on the card will be the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical in the final "Steel Valley Thunder" show of 2024. Hot lap/qualifying for the UMP Mods will get underway at approximately 6:30 p.m. followed by racing at 7.
"410" Sprint Car Flight A Qualifying: 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:13.858[13]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.937[1]; 3. 22D-Cole Duncan, 00:13.991[10]; 4. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:14.027[3]; 5. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:14.059[6]; 6. 11-Carl Bowser, 00:14.086[2]; 7. 29M-Logan McCandless, 00:14.095[16]; 8. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:14.153[17]; 9. 2-AJ Flick, 00:14.237[11]; 10. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:14.294[18]; 11. 11J-David Kalb, 00:14.374[12]; 12. 10-Dave Blaney, 00:14.469[15]; 13. 3-John Jerich, 00:14.529[14]; 14. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 00:14.550[4]; 15. 47L-Dusty Larson, 00:15.093[8]; 16. 21-Bryan Salisbury, 00:15.145[5]; 17. 47-Cameron Nastasi, 00:15.882[7]; 18. 22C-Jon Carpenter, 00:16.116[9].
"410" Sprint Car Flight B Qualifying: 1. 4-Zane DeVault, 00:14.057[9]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:14.148[3]; 3. 29F-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.276[1]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 00:14.305[15]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:14.314[5]; 6. 6-Bob Felmlee, 00:14.321[6]; 7. 08-Danny Kuriger, 00:14.341[2]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.346[17]; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich, 00:14.535[4]; 10. 46-Michael Bauer, 00:14.606[7]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus, 00:14.667[11]; 12. 21N-Andy Priest, 00:14.671[8]; 13. 15-Mitch Harble, 00:14.859[12]; 14. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:15.136[14]; 15. 5H-Jordan Harble, 00:15.192[18]; 16. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:15.241[10]; 17. 33-Brent Matus, 00:15.440[13]; 18. 7T-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 00:15.754[16].
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Midway Speedway with POWRi 410 Outlaw League Postponed Due to Soaking Rainfall Midway Speedway with POWRi 410 Outlaw League Postponed Due to Soaking Rainfall
Lebanon, MO. (8/15/24) Saturating weekly precipitation exceeding six inches with additional overnight rainfall has forced Midway Speedway and POWRi Sprint League officials to postpone the Friday, August 16th Showdown Nationals event featuring the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as local divisional competition. Series and track officials are working diligently for a suitable make-up date to be announced upon confirmation.
Next on the yearly schedule for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will be on Saturday, August 17th at Lucas Oil Speedway in the Summer Thunder followed by the Missouri State Fair Speedway on Sunday, August 18th. ‘Show-Me-State Throwdown’ bonus winnings are still in play with any driver able to win both nights earning an additional $2500.
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CRSA BEGINS THE DANDY TRIPLE PLAY THIS WEEKEND
Press Release By: Marty Czekala
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products kick off the Dandy Triple Play this weekend at Outlaw Speedway Friday and Woodhull Raceway Saturday.
Friday’s race at Outlaw Speedway was initially scheduled for June 21 but was postponed due to rain. It is the seventh time CRSA has made the trip to “The Baddest Dirt Track on the Planet.” Last year, current series points leader Tomy Moreau won his second career race.
Saturday is also the seventh time CRSA has pushed off at the Woodhull Raceway. In six races at “New York’s Toughest Bullring,” the series has seen six different winners. Last year, Jordan Hutton took the checkered flag en route to victory lane.
Here’s a look at the stories entering the weekend.
Last Week: CRSA returned to Thunder Mountain Speedway Aug. 10 for the third round of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.
Kyle Pierce came from the fourth position and passed Billy VanInwegen underneath with eight to go to score his second win of the season.
This was a memorable win for "The Flyin’ School Teacher” as students of his fourth-grade class at Spencer-Van Etten were in attendance to watch him race.
“I hope they come back with us," said Pierce in victory lane. “If you told me I was gonna do that, I wouldn't believe you."
Billy VanInwegen finished runner-up, while Emily VanInwegen finished third.
Points Standings: With his win last Saturday, Kyle Pierce trimmed his points lead in the series championship to 26 on Tomy Moreau, who is still looking for his first win of the season after a fifth-place finish last night. Dalton Herrick also looks to close in, as he is now 28 points back on Moreau with a fourth-place run last weekend.
Blake Warner, 71, back on the leader, is in a battle for fourth with Ron Greek, the latter 11 behind Warner.
The top 10 are John Cunningham, sixth; Jordan Hutton, seventh; Adam Depuy, eighth; Jerry Sehn Jr., ninth; and Cliff Pierce, 10th.
A New Series: This Friday kicks off the Dandy Triple Play. This three-race series travels to Outlaw and Woodhull, both tracks near a local Dandy convenience store.
Dandy is a complete, convenient store with excellent food service and a large selection of fuel. With over 60 locations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, Dandy's mission is to ensure that every customer receives courteous service while providing quality products at a fair price in a safe environment.
To celebrate the first race, the top three Friday and Saturday will receive gift cards to Dandy.
Are you heading to the race at Outlaw? Eat at Dandy, down the road from the track on 53 Water St. CRSA recommends the chicken and waffle sandwich and the brisket special.
Last Time at Outlaw & Woodhull: Last time at Outlaw, Tomy Moreau held off Dillon Paddock and Dalton Herrick to score his second career CRSA win.
In the feature, Moreau and Paddock would go to war in the opening laps, trading slidejobs, with Paddock taking the lead. Moreau would get a good restart before the halfway point and pass the No. 8, whose car wasn’t the same in dirty air. Herrick took advantage of it, closing in on "The Canadian Kid" at a point, but it wasn’t enough as Moreau picked up his second win of 2024, the last time he took the checkers.
Last year at Woodhull, Jordan Hutton took advantage of a Moreau mishap on lap seven to take the lead and beat Scott Landers to the line to win. It was one of the five wins that the No. 66 recorded.
Due Up: Tomy Moreau continues to control the 2024 overall season with five top fives and six top 10s but has yet to find victory lane. Could this weekend be the time?
Moreau last won at Outlaw on July 6, 2023, and knows how to get it done. As for Woodhull, Moreau led the first six laps before a flurry of restarts on lap seven and Moreau lost grip to bring out a yellow.
Moreau looks to better his best finish of the season, a third at Land of Legends back July 4.
By the Numbers: Outlaw has seen five winners, with Darryl Ruggles as the only repeat winner in 2014 and 2016. Dalton Herrick, in fact, joins Ruggles as the only active CRSA driver to have multiple top fives here.
For Woodhull, Billy VanInwegen, John Cunningham and Jeff Trombley are the only active drivers with multiple top fives at two. In six different races, Woodhull has yet to see any repeat winners. The most recent winners currently racing are Jordan Hutton and Trombley.
From the Frontman: “We’re ready to start a new miniseries with the Dandy Triple Play. It’s been a long time in the making, but we want to thank Paul Harkenrider and the entire Dandy team for supporting the CRSA Sprints in 2024. It will be great to head there before race night Friday!” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoters: “It doesn’t happen very often that both parties have an opening in their respective schedules to re-book a rained-out event, but we lucked out on this one as both Outlaw and CRSA had this coming Friday, Aug. 16, open for their return engagement." ~ Tyler Siri, per Outlaw Speedway’s press release
“We are very excited to have the 305s back at Woodhull. Woodhull's high banks are unique and take some extra TLC to master the setup.” ~ Nikki and Terry Brewer, Woodhull Raceway
Up next: CRSA gets set for its inaugural trip to Brewerton Speedway Aug. 23.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1246 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -26
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -28
4. 21B Blake Warner -71
5. 28 Ron Greek -82
6. J27 John Cunningham -139
7. 66 Jordan Hutton -166
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -177
9. 4 Cliff Pierce -208
10. 99 Adam Depuy -308
Previous Winners @ Outlaw
1. Darryl Ruggles (2) 2014, 2016
2. Danny Varin (1) 2012
3. Jeff VanSteenburg (1) 2012
4. Jordan Hutton (1) 2022
5. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023
Previous Winners @ Woodhull
1. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2009
2. Matt Tanner (1) 2010
3. Jeff Taylor (1) 2011
4. Tyler Boniface (1) 2017
5. Jeff Trombley (1) 2018
6. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
3. 77 Matt Rotz 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
Heat Winners
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
7. 88C Chad Miller 1
8. 23 John Smith 1
9. 25G Tyler Graves 1
10. 18C Dan Craun 1
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
21. J27 John Cunningham 1
Top 5s
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 5
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 4
4. 29 Dalton Herrick 4
5. 3A Jeff Trombley 3
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 4s Johnny Smith 1
13. 48a Alysha Bay 1
14. 77 Matt Rotz 1
15. 99 Mike Kiser 1
16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
17. 99 Adam Depuy 1
18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +35
2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
3. 4 Cliff Pierce +27
4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +26
5. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 99 Adam Depuy 25
3. 77 Matt Rotz 20
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18
5. 9k Kyle Pierce 18
6. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
8. 3a Jeff Trombley 10
9. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
10. 28 Ron Greek 9
11. 21B Blake Warner 6
12. 121 Steve Glover 5
13. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3
14. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
SETH DYER MAKING HIS SECOND 2024 PERRIS YOUNG GUN SPRINT CAR START THIS SATURDAY
(Yucca Valley, CA, August 13, 2024) Seventeen-year-old Seth Dyer will make his second 2024 appearance in the Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Car Series this Saturday night, August 17th. The race comes three weeks after his last outing when he placed fifth in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event at the Santa Maria Speedway.
Saturday’s show will be the third time the Yucca Valley, California, driver has raced a full-size sprint car. The first came on September 20th, 2023. On that night, the youngster shocked everyone, looking totally comfortable in a much larger and more powerful car than he had ever driven before. He steered the restricted 410 to a fifth-place finish in the main. His only appearance in the car this year was at the Salute to Indy at Perris on May 25th. That evening he came home fourth in the feature.
Seth’s last CLS outing was at Santa Maria on July 27th. The confident teen ripped a lap of 14.560 in qualifying. That was the fourth quickest in a 15-car field that, in addition to the CLS regulars, also featured some big guns from Northern California’s Bay Cities Racing Association. After a fourth-place result in his heat race, the high school student started the 20-lap main event in sixth. He advanced one spot forward to finish fifth. It was his third top-five with the CLS in 2024.
That night, Seth left Santa Maria with 894 points. That leaves him a mere 10 points out of fourth and only 49 points out of third going into the next CLS race at the Bakersfield Speedway on September 13th.
Seth’s father, Jeff, who suffered a concussion and a broken arm in a wild crash at Perris on July 13th, reported on Tuesday that his recovery was going slow but well, and is getting better each day. Being that he is out for the foreseeable future, he has announced that USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series star AJ Bender of San Diego will be in his #4 lightning sprint car for three upcoming races. All three will be in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. The first will be shown worldwide when the CLS joins the World of Outlaws at the Bakersfield Speedway on September 13th. Twenty-four hours later, Bender will steer the powerful #4 at the beachside Ventura Raceway. The third race will be at the Merced Speedway on October 4th.
To see Seth in action on Saturday, spectator gates at the west’s nicest half-mile clay oval will open at 5:00 PM, and the first race will be at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.
Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris.
In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.
Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main
7/27/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
EDDIE TAFOYA JR HEADS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY FOR SATURDAY’S USAC/CRA RACE
(Chino, CA, August 14, 2024) After a month away from the
racetrack, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will climb back into his gorgeous #51T Avanti
Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car for Saturday’s Brother Brett Classic
at Perris Auto Speedway. It will be his first race back on the track since
July 27th.
After 11 of the 23 races on the 2024 USAC/CRA schedule, Tafoya, who calls Chino Hills, California home, sits ninth in the championship standings. Over the last six series starts, the 27-year-old has finished ninth or better every time. His best result came when he placed fourth at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8.
Tafoya’s season at Perris got off to a rocky start in the first two races. In the season opener in February, he was on the verge of breaking into the top five on lap nine when he was blasted from behind on the front straightaway. The blow sent him careening into the inside wall, causing front-end damage that knocked him out of the race. Three weeks later, at The PAS, he was racing inside the top 10 when a steering issue sent him into the turn three wall, ending his night.
Since the first two races, things have gone much better for Tafoya at Perris, the track that is located closest to his Chino Hills, California home. In the last four races at the track, he has placed in the top 10 every time. He finished ninth on April 27th and then recorded back-to-back eighth-place results at the Salute to Indy on May 25th and on June 22nd. His best finish of the year at Perris came five weeks ago when he took the checkered flag in seventh place.
In addition to contesting the USAC/CRA Series, Tafoya, the 2018 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns Champion and the 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, is also a regular in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging. He is currently sixth in USCS points, and his overall best result of 2024 came in the USCS race at Santa Maria on June 15th when he finished second.
To see Tafoya and the remainder of the USAC/CRA stars in action on Saturday at Perris, spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM, and racing will commence at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366772 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For those who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track’s website is http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/ and the office phone number is (951) 940-0134.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
Reinhardt Reflects on Tough Knoxville Nationals Week
Knoxville, IA – August 14, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
The stage doesn’t get any bigger for a 410 sprint car driver than the Knoxville Nationals. Every August well over one hundred of the best in the world descend upon the small town in Iowa to see how they measure up and to try to grab their share of the loot from the lucrative event.
In his third trip to the Nationals back in 2021, Kyle Reinhardt reached the B-main on Saturday night after a solid week of performances. To add to that achievement, the Neptune City, NJ native had entered the 360 Nationals the week before and came away with the Rookie of the Year award for that event.
It’s the toughest week of the year in sprint car racing and Reinhardt has lived the ups and downs since his first Nationals in 2017, reaching the Saturday night B-main two times.
Last week he was back again for the 2024 edition to take another shot at his first Nationals Saturday A-main in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91. QUICK RESULTS
DATE: August 4, 2024
Event: Capitani Classic Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 82 cars, Group B Qualifying 34th, Heat 9th (12), B-main 9th (16)
DATE: August 8, 2024
Event: Knoxville Nationals – Qualifying Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 54 cars, Qualifying 45th, Heat 10th (9), C-main 11th (7)
DATE: August 9, 2024
Event: Knoxville Nationals – Prelim Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 79 cars, Group 1 Qualifying 29th, Heat 6th (9), B-main 5th (7)
DATE: August 10, 2024
Event: Knoxville Nationals – Championship Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: C-main 22nd (11)
CAPPY SHAKEDOWN
Reinhardt unloaded a newly built No.91 for the Capitani Classic last Sunday aiming to shake it down at what is likely the most difficult one-day sprint car show to qualify for.
With 82 cars on hand, Reinhardt turned in the 34th quickest lap in Group B qualifying, then passed three cars to finish 9th in his heat race to move into the B-main.
From his 16th starting spot in that last-chance race, Reinhardt looked very racy. He charged up to 7th before a late-race slip dropped him to a 9th-place finish. While he did not advance to the A-main, it was a productive night settling into the new car.
“We had a really good car there in the B-main. I missed my mark just a little bit going into (turn) one there with a couple of laps to go and that ended up costing me two spots but we learned some things about this car tonight, so we will take that.”, Reinhardt commented. THE NATIONALS
Thursday was qualifying night for Reinhardt and his team. His qualifying lap, 45th fastest in the field of 54 cars, was the beginning of a tough night. He struggled in his heat race and retired early from the C-main, officially finishing 11th.
Reinhardt was looking to hit reset and climb out of the hole the following night, Friday’s Hard Knox program. After qualifying 29th in Group 1, he logged a 6th-place finish in his heat race.
The car was decent in the heat race but after a few more adjustments, Reinhardt found himself in the B-main with the best car he had all week. He started 7th and needed to reach the top three to advance to the A-main.
He quickly raced into the top five and soon after, slipped into 4th and moved alongside the 3rd place car. Just as he did, the race was slowed for an incident, forcing him to restart in 5th since the lap had not been completed.
In the remaining laps, Reinhardt wasn’t able to build the momentum needed to get back within striking distance of a transfer spot. He settled for a 5th place finish.
“If that race had stayed green the whole way, I’m confident we had the car to transfer. That was the best we have been all week.”, Reinhardt said. “I think we solved an issue we have been fighting back home in PA too.”
At Knoxville, every spot matters. The competition is incredibly tight. Had Reinhardt made that transfer Friday night, he would have kicked off his Saturday night in the B-main but instead he started mid-pack in the C-main.
When the green flag dropped on the C-main Saturday night, it didn’t take Reinhardt long to figure out they just weren’t as good as they had been Friday night. He opted to park the No.91 early rather than spend resources. SUMMING IT UP
Qualifying is certainly a huge key to any team’s Knoxville Nationals week but the format does give teams a chance to claw their way back into the mix if they can improve their performance Friday on Hard Knox night.
Reinhardt had some momentum at the end of that Friday night program and was hoping it would carry him forward Saturday night but it didn’t unfold that way.
“I’m definitely disappointed in our performance.”, Reinhardt said. “We didn’t qualify well any of the nights we hit the track. We still had our chances though and we got much better Friday night but it was too little, too late.”
“We have already talked about next year and agreed we need to come out here for a race or two before the Nationals to prepare and put a good effort in. We have had some good years out here and we know we have the stuff to reach the A-main on Saturday.” UP NEXT
Reinhardt will take this weekend off, then return for a two-race weekend on August 23rd-24th.
Friday night he will compete at the famed Mechanicsburg, PA oval, Williams Grove Speedway, in the track’s Yellow Breeches 500 night. The following night the Neptune City, NJ native will enter the Kramer Klash at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. SEASON STATS
27 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 15 top 15’s, 18 top 20
Photo Credit: Clayton Peters Photography Photo Credit: Paul Arch PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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16TH ANNUAL "LOU BLANEY MEMORIAL" SATURDAY AT SHARON; $12,000 TO-WIN/$1,200 TO-START FOR "410" SPRINTS PLUS BRP MOD TOUR; APPEARANCE BY RYAN BLANEY
August 14, 2024
(Hartford, OH)...Sharon Speedway is set for one its biggest races of the 95th anniversary season this Saturday night (August 17)! The 16th annual "Lou Blaney Memorial" will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars and the BRP Tour for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds. Warmups will begin at 6:30 with p.m. with qualifying and racing to follow. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Ryan Blaney, will be making an appearance!
The "Lou Blaney Memorial" will celebrate the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame driver, who won more than 600 feature victories during a five-decade career. The legend has at least 121 Modified wins and another 11 documented in a Sprint Car at Sharon alone. Blaney passed away in 2009 after battling Alzheimer’s. Not only does the event focus on remembering the late Lou Blaney, but also honors him by raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and the Alzheimer’s Association.
This year's "Lou Blaney Memorial" event for the Sprint Car boasts a feature payoff $45,750 with $12,000 going to the winner and a whopping $1,200 to-start! It took 10 years, but there was finally a repeat winner for the Sprint Car portion of the event in 2018, and it was none other than track owner, Dave Blaney. In 2019, Dave's younger brother Dale captured his first event, while in 2020 year it was Dave's son-in-law, Cale Conley, winning his first!
Tony Stewart, won the inaugural event in 2009. Mike Lutz was the first local winner taking the 2010 version. Texan Sam Hafertepe, Jr. won in 2011, while five-time World of Outlaws Champion, Brad Sweet, was victorious in 2012. Jack Sodeman, Jr. became the second local driver to win the prestigious event in 2013, while Dave Blaney won his father’s memorial for the first time in 2014. Another WoO racer in Sheldon Haudenschild won the 2015 event. Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver won the biggest race of his career in 2016. Christopher Bell, who has went on to NASCAR glory, won his first race at the track in 2017. Spencer Bayston became a new winner in 2021 before becoming a national touring driver. Ohio standout Cap Henry etched his name in the history books by winning in 2022. Last season saw two-time All Star Champion, Tyler Courtney, become the 14th different winner in 15 years!
Sharon has completed four "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 12 with 53 cars on hand! And most recently, Dale Blaney was victorious for the 21st time of his career at Sharon on July 27 winning the $4,000 event.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will make their fourth appearance of the 2024 season on Saturday night in a $2,500 to-win BRP Tour event. There have been 12 different winners in 15 “Lou Blaney Memorial” Modified events; however, it has been five years since a local was victorious.
New York legend Jack Johnson captured the inaugural 2009 race, while local Ohio drivers Jim Rasey and Rob Kristyak stole the thunder in 2010 and 2011. Kevin Bolland won the prestigious event in 2012 and fellow western Pa. racer Dave Murdick joined him in 2013. In 2014, Rex King, Jr. won the event part of his dream season, while in 2015 Jim Weller, Jr. added his name to the win list. Rasey became the first repeat winner in 2016. Jeremiah Shingledecker got his first event win in 2017, while New York’s Mike Maresca ended the locals’ run of eight straight event wins thanks to his victory in 2019. Five years after his first win, King, Jr. added his second event win in 2019. Erick Rudolph and Chad Brachmann became the third and fourth Empire State racer to be victorious in the event in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Rudolph became the event's third repeat winner by capturing the 2022 event. Last year saw another invader win as Mat Williamson of Ontario, Canada captured his first career Sharon Speedway victory.
The BRP Tour has completed five events this season with Rudolph winning three of them, while Williamson and King have also scored Series wins. Rudolph leads Garrett Krummert, King, Ayden Cipriano, and Tyler Willard in the points.
Thus far this season at Sharon, Rudolph has won in both of his visits for $4,000, while Cipriano captured his first career big-block win on June 1 worth $2,000. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature on Saturday night will receive a $100 Summit Racing Equipment gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature.
"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $12,000 2. $4,000 3. $2,500 4. $1,800 5. $1,500 6. $1,450 7. $1,400 8. $1,375 9. $1,350 10. $1,325 11. $1,300 12. $1,275 13. $1,250 14. $1,225 15-24. $1,200. First 4 non-transfers in B main $200, all other starters $150.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was founded in 2018 by Lou’s grandson, Ryan Blaney, and his family, and they work hard to make a difference for Alzheimer’s patients and the families and caregivers that surround them. On Saturday, the RBFF will provide many opportunities to donate to the cause while experiencing the excitement of the night.
The "Lou Blaney Memorial" will include a raffle auction and a silent auction. Some items that will be in the silent auction include signed racing gloves worn by Dave, Dale, and Ryan, along with replica helmets, merchandise bundles and more! The silent auction will go live for viewing on Friday, August 16, with bidding beginning on Saturday morning. All bidding will take place online, with the link to register being released on social media on the 16th.
Attendees will also be able to check out Ryan’s 2023 NASCAR
Cup Series Championship trophy for a donation of $5. With the donation, you
will be able to see it up close and can take a photo with it.
The RBFF is encouraging attendees to wear a Lou Blaney or Lou Blaney Memorial shirt of their choice to participate in the “Lou Out” sponsored by Colonial Companies. Colonial Companies has had a long-standing, supportive relationship with Lou Blaney and the Blaney family. Those who wear said shirts can enter a free raffle drawing for a chance to win $100 with 10 winners chosen, thanks to Colonial Companies generous donation. Make sure to stop by the “Lou Out” tent in the Fan Zone to enter the raffle. Donations will also be taken to receive more raffle tickets for extra chances to win.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation booth will also be set up in the Fan Zone, selling merchandise and providing Alzheimer’s information to those in need. Lou Blaney Memorial shirts will also be sold in the Fan Zone and on the backstretch.
Funds raised from the night will be donated to the Mahoning Valley and Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For more information regarding the RBFF and the efforts they will be hosting that night, please contact Leah Blaney at leah@ryanblaneyfamilyfoundation.org.
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone. The fan zone, which includes a concession and restrooms, debuted in 2020. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes going on sale at 3 p.m. General admission will also open early at 3 p.m. Motor heat will be at 6:15 p.m. Warm-ups are slated for approximately 6:30 followed by Sprint Car qualifying and Modified warm-ups with heat race action to follow.
Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $30. Children under 14 and parking are FREE. Advanced general admission and reserved tickets are on sale by visiting https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/. Pit passes are $40. Camping is $25; permits must be obtained through the above ticket link. As a reminder, stadium seats, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.
The next event at Sharon Speedway will be on Saturday, August 24 for the "Bill Gabrielson Memorial" paying $2,058 to-win/$258 to-start for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. Also on the card will be the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical. Hot lap/qualifying for the UMP Mods will get underway at approximately 6:30 p.m. followed by racing at 7.
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Braden Chiaramonte Scores First Career USAC/CRA Win
PETERSEN MEDIA: In a year of firsts for young Braden Chiaramonte, he added another first over the weekend. Battling with the USAC/CRA Series at Santa Maria Speedway, Chiaramonte scored his first career win with the series as he led all 30 laps in doing so.
“The Non-Wing season has definitely been tough at times this year, and a huge learning curve, but it feels really good to finally get my family car in USAC/CRA victory lane,” Chiaramonte said.
With 24 cars checked in at the recently revived Santa Maria Speedway near San Luis Obispo, CA, Chiaramonte got his night kicked off by timing in seventh fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up fourth in his heat race, the El Cajon, CA racer had his elbows up as he worked his way forward at the onset of the race. Picking up a couple of positions quickly, Chiaramonte settled into second where he went on to finish.
Moving into the 30-lap feature event, Chiaramonte found himself on the pole of the 30-lapper as he had his sights set on his first career series triumph.
In what was his seventh career series start, Chiaramonte mashed the gas when the green flag was displayed as he jumped out to the early lead and set an early pace around the 1/3 mile oval.
Leading the way over the likes of Kaleb Montgomery as well as Logan and Cody Williams, the youngster never wavered as he continued to hold command of the race.
After coming from last to first to win his first race of the season in Sprint Car Challenge Tour action earlier this summer, this one came a bit easier for him as he was able to fend off the challenges and lead every lap and score the win.
With the win, Chiaramonte becomes the 84th career winner with the series, as he now turns his attention back to winged race.
The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.
ON TAP: Chiaramonte is idle for the next two weekends before he heads back to Placerville Speedway in Placerville, CA on August 31st and September 1st for the Nor-Cal Posse Shootout.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.
Jeff Gilliand and Al Priester memorials highlight high paying event at Michaels Mercer raceway for special Friday August 23rd show.
By Jim Balentine
(Mercer,Pa)
On a special “Friday night lights” Friday august 23rd Michaels Mercer Raceway will present their last 410 sprint car feature of the season with the Ohio based Aaron Fry led FAST TI22 performance 410 sprints competing for $7500 to win and $450 to start as of this writing plus lap money and a dash for cash in the prestigious “Jeff Gilliland Western Pa. sprint car championship”.
The “Al Priester Memorial for 602 crate modifieds will also be on the bill racing for a record $1771 to win, as well as the final point night for the Racesaver 305 sprints and the mini stocks.
Local hot shoe, Brandon Spithaler is leading the points for the FAST 410 series. Indiana’s Zane DeVault and Michigan’s Bobby Elliot are trying to catch Spithaler for the title.
The race is being held in memory of Jeff Gilliland who
passed away at just 50 years old
Jeff loved the races, especially sprint cars. His grandfather Richard Hawley
as well as Jeff's 2 uncles, Lloyd Hawley and Vern Hawley, and our cousin,
Jimmy Hawley (his favorite) were all race car drivers locally.
Jeff was able to be in the pit often when he was younger and healthier.
Friday, August 23rd the "Jeff Gilliland Memorial western Pennsylvania sprint car championship Race" featuring the FAST on Dirt 410 sprints cars will be running for a record $7500 to win and $450 to start plus lap money and other contingency prizes.
The historic “Western pa sprint car championship”began in 1966 with a 100-lap event with Ralph Quarterson as its first winner. Quarterson went on to win the next three events until the race was canceled in 1970. The race was revived in 1971 and remained a 100-lap event until 1977, where it was reduced to 50 laps.
The 1978 Western PA Sprint Championship was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws and was won by Johnny Beaber of Gibsonburg, OH. The race ran until 1982 before it returned in 2004. The all star circuit of champions sanctioned the event in the 2010s. Adam Kekich won in 2019 and 2020; Sye Lynch in 2021, 16 year old Leyton Wagner won in 2022 and six time track champion and 24 time feature winner Bob Felmlee won it last year.
The winners list is a hall of fame group of legendary drivers. Ralph Quarterson (5), Bobby Allen (4), Johnny Beaber(2), Ed Lynch, Jr. (2), Brian Ellenberger (2), Adam Kekich (2), Kenny Weld (1), Jan Opperman (1), Buddy Cochran (1), Lynn Paxton (1), Lou Blaney (1), Carl Bowser (1), Danny Holtgraver (1), Tim Shaffer (1), Darryn Pittman (1), Sye Lynch (1), Leyton Wagner (1), Bob Felmlee (1).
The evening will also include the Al Priester memorial for the 602 crate modifieds which as of now pays $1771 to win
On July 6, 1970 Allen Priester later to be known as “Big Al” was born the son of George and Edna Priester. Al married his wife Tammy on August 10, 1991. He started his family in 1992.
Al started his love for racing with his father beginning with a stock car and moving onto modifieds. Al enjoyed racing with his son with their family and friends in the stands. The memorial is paying at least 1571 to win and has gained the interest of many upstate NY teams. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction behind the grandstands before the races start. All proceeds will benefit St Jude children’s hospital.
The Competitive Racesaver 305 sprints have yet to have a repeat winner will be racing as well as the mini stocks who have had 3 winners in 4 events.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm
Grandstands open at 5 pm
Qualifying at 7 pm
Racing to follow immediately after.
Concessions will be open but outside food and drink are permitted inside. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit card facility at all ticket booths and concessions.
Camping is permitted at no charge with No hook ups available. Please park your campers along the tree line by the pits and also behind the grandstand as well. Please park perpendicular to the tree line to allow as many campers as possible.
The rodeway inn right off of I-80 at rt 19 is the host hotel of Michaels mercer raceway with plenty of trailer parking. Please call the hotel directly at 724-748-3030 and mention the raceway when booking your room for a discounted rate.
Placerville Speedway
Placerville, CA…There have been a lot of questions regarding this Saturday’s Kubota High Limit Racing event at Placerville Speedway due to the recent Crozier Fire.
Russell Motorsports Inc. understands the importance of the fairgrounds as a community hub for staging emergency personnel and has been in contact with the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Cal Fire, the Forest Service and other agencies.
With that said, the amazing firefighting efforts continue to gain containment and Placerville Speedway has been given the full GREEN LIGHT to hold this Saturday’s annual Gold Rush Classic.
A portion of the fairgrounds will still be occupied by personnel, which will slightly alter the normal parking and camping area.
Several shuttles will be running before and after the races to get fans back to their vehicles that are parked in and around the fairgrounds’ vicinity. We also recommend carpooling and/or using ride share services if possible.
Adjustments will also need to be made for camping at the event. For those who already have reservations, please call the fairgrounds to confirm your spot at 530-621-5860.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is Reserved at the Kubota High Limit Racing Gold Rush Classic this Saturday August 17th. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-081724
Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or via the Pit Pay App to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
$4,037.00 BROTHER BRETT TROPHY DASH AWAITS THE USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS SATURDAY AT PERRIS
(Perris, CA, August 13, 2024) A track record trophy dash
purse of more than $4000.00 awaits the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA
Sprint Car drivers this Saturday night, August 17th, at the Brother Brett
Classic at Perris Auto Speedway. As this piece went to press, the exact
figure was $4,037.00. That total could rise before race night. In addition,
the winner of the 30-lap main event will pocket $4,500.00. Spectator gates
for the thrilling night of racing and clean family fun will open at 5:00
p.m. and the first race will take Steve Russell’s green flag at 7:00.
Saturday’s race salutes Brett Taylor, who passed away at the age of 66 on March 18th of this year. Affectionately known to everyone in racing as “Brother Brett,” he knew everybody, and everybody knew him. His friendly, funny personality endeared him to everyone he ever encountered, whether at a racetrack, with the local high school football team, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, or the Ventura County or L.A. County Fire Departments. Simply put, he was a loved individual.
“The racing world sorely misses Brett,” longtime friend and Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian said. “He did not have a mean bone in his body, and he had a heart of gold. He had a friendly greeting for everyone, whether they knew him or not. He would come to the racetrack, and the first thing he would ask was what he could do to help. Brett lit up a room when he entered. If you were having a bad day and Brett would show up, he put a smile on your face. He was just an amazing man. We hope to see a lot of his racing friends on Saturday night.”
“So far, more than $4,000.00 has been donated for Saturday night’s Brother Brett Trophy Dash,” Kazarian continued. “That much money is pretty much unheard of for a trophy dash. Heading into Sunday night, the purse stood at $500.00. Then our Chris Holt put a note on Facebook saying the race could use some help. In a span of about 24 hours, Brett’s racing friends jumped in and donated over $3,500.00 extra for the dash so it stands at a little over $4,000.00 right now. It could grow to even more by Saturday. It is not just about the money, though. Winning a race dedicated to the driver’s friend will carry a lot of weight. ”
The Brother Brett Trophy Dash is not the typical trophy dash. And we are not just talking about the money. A long-time staple in auto racing, the trophy dash, which has become nearly extinct, matched the fastest four cars from qualifying for three or four laps. As racecars became more expensive, car owners and drivers were concerned that the reward was not worth the risk, and trophy dashes have disappeared from much of the racing landscape.
Besides the money, the format for Saturday’s dash is different. It is a Speedway Motorcycle Racing format. The fastest four drivers from qualifying will contest four three-lap races. They will line up in the traditional two rows. However, the positions will rotate for each of the races. Thus, each driver will start in every starting spot one time. The winner of each of the races will receive three points. Second will get two points, third will get one, and the car that finishes last will get a zero. At the end of the fourth race, the points will be tallied, and the driver with the highest total will receive the lion’s share of the money. If there is a tie for first, the drivers will come back to settle it with a two-lap runoff. If there is a tie for second or third, the drivers involved will split the combined payouts of those two spots.
“The crowd loves this format,” Kazarian said. “It goes by really fast and is very exciting and interesting. It has become a tradition to have it once a year for quite some time now. This year it falls on the Brother Brett Classic Night.”
The Brother Brett Trophy Dash is not the only place where extra money is up for grabs. On Monday, Kazarian took a call from Brett’s longtime friend, “Big Mike” Grosswendt of All Coast Construction. He is donating $1,000.00 to the winner of Saturday’s main event.
“Mike Grosswendt used to pick up Brett and bring him to the races at Perris,” Kazarian stated with a smile. “They were great friends. Mike has been a tremendous supporter of sprint car racing over the years. He got ahold of me on Monday and said he wanted to donate $1,000.00 to the winner of the Brother Brett Classic main event. That, along with the winner’s share of the main event purse and the $500.00 Avanti Windows and Doors bonus that goes to the winner at every USAC/CRA race, means the winner of Saturday’s 30-lapper will receive $4,500.00. The winner will get much more if he or she does well in the dash, too.”
In addition to the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars in the Brother Brett Classic, the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and the PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks will be on hand Saturday. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to twelve get in for only five dollars, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.
Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy tickets in advance, there will be plenty available at the ticket window every race night.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC FOR THE AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS
September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Hagar Posts Podium Outings at Riverside International Speedway and Greenville Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - GREENVILLE, Miss. (Aug. 13, 2024) - Derek Hagar earned a podium result during each of the last two weekends.
Three has been the common number throughout three races in August as Hagar has placed third in a heat race two out of three times and third in the feature two out of three times.
"I need to get on up there and win," he quipped.
A home race on Aug. 3 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., showcased Hagar advancing from sixth to third place in a heat race and from fourth to third place in the main event while driving a McCord Farms 305ci winged sprint car.
"We fought some handling issues early and had some mechanical woes," he said. "We fought for what we could and made it work to finish third. Marshall (Skinner) won so Mr. McCord had two cars in the top three."
Hagar tackled an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints doubleheader at Greenville Speedway last weekend. He opened the action on Friday by placing third in a heat race before maneuvering from ninth to sixth place in the A Main.
"I got a couple of cars on the start," he said. "I lost brakes about halfway through. I kept having to pump them to make the car work because the track was heavy and choppy. We didn't have the best night, but there's nights like that."
The weekend concluded on Saturday with Hagar hustling from fourth to win a heat race. He started on the outside of the front row in the feature and finished third after leading the first nine laps, marking his ninth podium result in the last 11 sprint car starts.
"I was leading and got held up in traffic," he said. "They were pushing up and I turned to go underneath them. They turned down and I had to get on the brakes so Brad (Bowden) got by me. We had a restart and I tried to slide Brad. I jumped the cushion and got into the wall. That slowed my momentum up and allowed Chase (Howard) to get by me for second."
Hagar will be off this weekend before racing at Riverside International Speedway on Aug. 24.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 3 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (4).
Aug. 9 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 6 (9).
Aug. 10 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 3 (2).
SEASON STATS -
19 races, 6 wins, 11 top fives, 14 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
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"B & D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B & D is recommended to save the day."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Dominic Scelzi Gearing Up for Busy Weekend With High Limit and Trip to Washington
Inside Line Promotions - FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi has been eagerly anticipating this time of the racing season for months.
The Kubota High Limit Racing series is competing along the West Coast for the next three weeks followed by three straight weekends of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races in California.
"I'm incredibly excited," Scelzi said. "This time of the year is something I look forward to every year. It's a lot of fun. It's very intense and it can bring out the best in you or the worst in you. Last year we had the best national swing we've ever had. This year we're running against two national series so I'm really looking forward to the challenge."
The High Limit Racing action begins on Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., before heading to Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., on Friday.
"It's great racing at those tracks," Scelzi said. "It feels like you are going home. That's two places that have been good to me a lot more than they haven't. Those are probably my two favorite tracks in California."
Scelzi will hop on an airplane Saturday morning to venture to Washington to drive in two sprint car divisions for Trey Starks that night at Skagit Speedway in Alger.
"Trey and his wife are expecting their first child so it's awesome to be able to more or less repay the favor," he said. "When we were going to have a child I wasn't certain I'd be able to make the race so we brought Trey down. I was able to race it, but I was thankful he was able to do that. To be able to repay that favor means a lot."
SEASON STATS -
33 races, 3 wins, 12 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Friday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., with Kubota High Limit Racing and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - K&N Filters
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"K&N Filters gives our motors the maximum performance they can possibly have," Scelzi said. "They are the best product on the market and we've enjoyed getting to know everyone at K&N throughout the years."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record 12th-Place Result at Knoxville Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel moved forward every time he competed last week during the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.
Gravel qualified eighth quickest to open his preliminary night at Knoxville Raceway last Wednesday. He then advanced from seventh to sixth place in a heat race and from seventh to fourth place in the B Main to garner the final transfer position into the feature with a last-lap pass.
Gravel charged from 24 th to 15 th in the A Main. His nine positions gained were the second most.
Once preliminary points were tabulated, Big Game Motorsports missed a lock-in spot into Saturday's main event by only six positions. That lined Gravel up on the outside of the third row in the B Main. He gained a trio of spots to finish third, earning a transfer into the 50-lap main event for the 12 th straight year that the event has been contested. Gravel continued passing in the feature as he rallied from 19 th to 12th. It was the fourth-most positions gained.
The 12th-place finish was Gravel's sixth-best outing during the event.
Another marquee event is on tap as the team heads to Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., this Friday and Saturday for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals. Gravel enters with a 98-point lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 7 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 6 (7); B Main: 4 (7); Feature: 15 (24).
Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - B Main: 3 (6); Feature: 12 (19).
SEASON STATS -
48 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 42 top 10s, 46 top 15s, 46 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Excitement Extends Beyond the Track at Jackson Motorplex Throughout This Week's FENDT Jackson Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 13, 2024) - The 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals is much more than simply a race.
The three-day spectacle, which runs this Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex, showcases the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Friday and Saturday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars will race on Thursday and Saturday, and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing duke it out on Thursday and Friday.
The gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. each race night. Additionally, Race Day Live! will air from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the beer garden those three nights with special interviews throughout the program.
Racing fans and local community members will have a variety of entertainment in addition to the action on the track this week.
It begins on Wednesday with the annual golf tournament sponsored by Security Bank at the Jackson Golf Course slated for 11:30 a.m. The Jackson Days Block Party will be held downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Jackson Days Parade slated for 6:30 p.m. A fan fest featuring live music from Fat City All Stars will be held at the track starting at 7 p.m.
Several fun events on Thursday include a free family swim at the JCC Swimming Pool from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame is open at the track from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday begins with the Lions Pancake Feed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the track with the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame being open from noon until 7 p.m. Additionally, the FENDT Fun Day Friday runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday showcases the Lions Pancake Feed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the track with the Family Trail Bike Ride and the Jackson Days Derby Races on Main Street at 9 a.m. A drivers meet and greet will be held at Smokin' Java at 10 a.m. That's also the start time for the Hot Wheels Blue Track Racing on Main Street. The Jackson Racing Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The track features mimosas and a bloody mary bar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the beer garden from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A bags tournament is at 11:30 a.m. at the track with the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony starting at 1 p.m.
Also of note, an exclusive Marv DeWall Racing Exhibit is at the Jackson Center for the Arts each race day (2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday). There will also be a post-race concert following each race night with DJ-2D Productions on Thursday and Saturday and The Jeremy DeWall Band on Friday.
Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend.
Visit the Jackson Chamber of Commerce online for updated information about the community events this week.
Race tickets for the FENDT Jackson Nationals can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Thursday - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Friday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Saturday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Alex Pokorski paces strong Akright Auto Racing Team Plymouth Dirt Track effort
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 13, 2024 – The father-son driving tandem of Alex and Paul Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team turned in one of the best overall performances of the 2024 season with both drivers posting top-10 A-main showings in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Alex Pokorski opened the evening by qualifying fifth overall in the 21-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car field after touring the third-mile clay oval in 12.680 seconds.
After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap heat race, the fifth-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car competitor slipped past Billy Kreutz on lap five en route to a third-place showing.
Following the 10-car invert, the West Bend driver started the 25-lap main event from the seventh starting spot. Alex took advantage of the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface to advance to fourth after sweeping past Tony Wondra on lap 10.
A restart on lap 14, pushed Alex back to fifth in the running order, where he finished the race won by Ben Schmidt. It was Alex’s third top-five main event finish and eighth top-10 showing in 12 MSA events contested thus far during the 2024 campaign.
Alex heads into the final four events of the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car campaign second in the chase for the division title, 27 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt. “It was a lot of fun and the track was very racey,” Alex said. “I had a close call at the end when I hooked the cushion, which cost us a position or two. It ended up being a solid night.”
Paul Pokorski qualified seventh overall out of 21 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car entries after turning in a lap of 12.743 seconds.
He started the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race outside the front row before powering around polesitter Tony Wondra to take the lead in turn two of the opening lap.
The 32-year racing veteran held off T.J. Smith in the closing laps to wrap up his second heat race victory of the 2024 season.
The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion took off from the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main and held his own inside the top 10 throughout the event on the way to a 10th place showing, which marked his second top-10 A-main finish of the 2024 season in six events behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.
“I thought last night went okay,” Paul said. “It seemed like the most consistent night we’ve had so far this year. The car was pretty good for qualifying, but my laps could’ve been a little smoother. I thought the heat race went really well. In the feature, we could’ve been a touch better. Overall, I’m happy with the way things went. I think for running a part-time schedule, we’re doing alright. It takes a little longer to learn things and make progress when we only run some of the races. I have to thank Aaron and Fred Pederson and Dan Hoerig for all their hard work each week on the 53A car whether I’m driving or Spyder [Akright] is driving.”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for a doubleheader weekend of 360 and 410 Sprint Car racing competition. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Alex will compete with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The program will include special guest appearances from the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and Street Stock divisions with the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods also featured.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
For those unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed on www.watchfye.tv.
One night later, Alex is scheduled to wheel the team’s 410 Sprint Car with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. during the annual Corn Fest event.
The Badger Midgets will also be on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with open ceremonies slated at 6 p.m.
The event will be available to view via live stream at Floracing.com.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Ace Hardware ( Sheboygan Falls and Kiel locations)
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have the Ace Hardware locations in Sheboygan Falls and Kiel, owned by Dick Fotsch, on board as sponsorship partners for the 2024 racing season.
Located at 1246 Fond Du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Falls Ace Hardware opened in September 2013. As a locally owned and managed Ace Hardware store, Falls Ace Hardware is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Known for being ‘the Helpful Place,’ the staff of Falls Ace Hardware offers its customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.
To contact Falls Ace Hardware, call 920-467-2900 or visit fallsace.com.
Kiel Ace Hardware is located at 1120 State Highway 67 in Kiel, Wis. To contact Kiel Ace Hardware, call 920-894-3000.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410) Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 12 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 3 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9 Heat Race Victories – 3 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3 Heat Race Victories – 2 Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Sprint Invaders Take On 34 Raceway and Peoria This
Weekend!
by Bill Wright
August 13, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders are back in action this weekend, with events on Friday, August 16 at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa and the Peoria Speedway in Illinois on Saturday, August 17. In addition to the $2,000 to win events, there will be a point fund paying the top five car owners, with the overall point earner taking home a bonus $1,000 to sweeten the pot!
Friday marks the 77th feature run at 34 Raceway in Sprint Invaders history. Dustin Selvage won the event there in May, and Tasker Phillips captured the feature in June. Selvage’s win put him in a four-way tie with Matt Rogerson, Jerrod Hull and Paul Nienhiser on the all-time win list there with five. John Schulz and Josh Schneiderman have four wins apiece, and Bobby Mincer, Kaley Gharst, Matt Sutton, Ryan Jamison and Jon Agan have three. Two-time winners at the 3/8-mile oval include Joey Moughan, Chris Martin, Terry McCarl and Chase Randall. This will be the last time the Sprint Invaders have a chance to tune up on the 3/8-mile oval before the $5,000 to win “Fall Haul” there on Saturday, September 28.
The grandstands open Friday at 5 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for 6:30. Adult tickets are $18 with students and seniors admitted for $15. Kids 10 and under are FREE. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Compacts and Mini-Haulers are also in action.
Saturday will be the ninth time the Sprint Invaders have descended on the quarter-mile bullring in Peoria. Ryan Jamison is only two-time winner there, and Bobby Mincer, Jerrod Hull, Roger Crockett, Bret Tripplett, Jon Agan, and Paul Nienhiser, who won there in 2023, also have victories.
The gates open in Peoria Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Grandstand tickets are $20 with kids 10 and under FREE. UMP Late Models, UMP Hornets, B-Mods and Kid Mods will also be running.
Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (5) and in the current point standings heading into the weekend. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Tasker Phillips and Cam Martin round out the current top ten in the standings.
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain)
Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Rain)
Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Friday, September 27 - TBD
Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
1. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1963 (5)
2. Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1872
3. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1842
4. Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1763
5. Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1733
6. McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1553
7. Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1522
8. Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1407
9. Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 1201 (1)
10. Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198
11. Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 1128
12. Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962
13. Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 899
14. Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849
15. Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833
16. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797
17. Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793
18. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781
19. Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669
20. Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar
A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive
Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset
Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning &
Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors
B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing
$50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car
Rental
$75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan
Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products
Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Contingency Sponsors
Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products
TULLBORO AND FARRELL FINISH ON A HIGH
THE Tullboro team and Ryan Farrell combination completed their most recent
North
Queensland Sprintcar adventure over the weekend, and despite some challenges
along the
way, they managed to finish their Thunder in the Canfields campaign on a
pleasing note.
Contesting the final two Thunder in the Canfields rounds last Friday and
Saturday night at
Cairns Speedway, Farrell, aboard the Qld # 1 Wolf Contracting Australia
supported Triple X
car, was in outstanding form, where he dominated Friday night’s feature race
by leading the
entire 30-lap journey and then backed up that form by putting in a similar
performance
during Saturday night’s feature race. In the process of these performances,
Farrell managed
to set a new track record.
Despite finishing this year’s Thunder in the Canfields on a high, it wasn’t
all plain sailing for
the Tullboro team and Farrell duo, after they were stuck down the previous
weekend at
Cairns Speedway for the opening two nights with an issue. After ending night
one fifth
highest in the point standings, the team and Farrell had a mechanical issue
rear its head,
and it consequently saw them forced to miss taking their place in the
feature-race field.
In between the two Thunder in the Canfields weekends, the Tullboro team
worked hard on
resolving this mechanical issue, which was traced back to a faulty ignition,
and they certainly
bounced back in the best possible way with Farrell in great form that led to
them picking up
a clean sweep of the final two nights of the Thunder in the Canfields event.
Prior to the two weekends of the Thunder in the Canfields, the Tullboro team
and Farrell
ventured to Mareeba Speedway, which is one hour inland of Cairns, for the
King of Kerribee
event, and it resulted in the duo enjoying a solid performance, where they
won the opening
of the twin-feature races and then later in the night finished just off the
podium in fourth in
the second feature race, which was a full inversion of the finishing
positions from feature
race # 1.
Tullboro team owner and crew chief Brodie Tulloch was really pleased,
despite the
hardships, with their North Queensland campaign that saw them compete in
five race
meetings over three weekends.
“This is the second time that Ryan (Farrell) and I have travelled up to
North Queensland, and
we really enjoy the whole experience with the strong field of drivers and
the great
hospitality shown to us by the locals for us visiting teams, especially from
main rival Brodie
Davis and his car owner Leigh Holman who housed our car during our trip and
allowed us
use of his workshop,” he said.
“It was very pleasing to finish our trip the way we did by winning the final
two nights, and
Ryan and I really got a handle of things after the team’s misadventures from
the opening
two nights in Cairns, and Ryan showed yet again that despite his veteran
status he can still
well and truly wheel a Sprintcar to a high standard.”
The next outing for the Tullboro team is set to be with New Zealand star
Michael Pickens for
the two-night Sprintcars Harbour City Thunda at Gladstone Speedway on
September 20 and
21 that pays $10,000 to the winner each night.
The Tullboro team is currently working on securing a naming right’s
corporate supporter for
the duration of the events running with Pickens. If anyone is interested,
please message the
Tullboro team Facebook page for further details.
Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
• Wolf Contracting Australia
• Anytime Plant & Equipment
• TLC -Territory Logistics Company
• P&J Transport
• Matt Hall's Mobil 1 Premium Service Centre
• DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland
• Racing Fix Media
• Correct Automotive
• Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental
• Performance Racegear
• Horne Motorsport Repairs
• BHR Fabrications
• Down Under Graphics
• BK Trading
• Wrapbagz
SPECIAL THANKS: The Tullboro team had great support from Phil & Jo - P&J
Transport from
Perth and Andrew & Lyn - TLC Territory Logistics Company from Darwin who
were present
to help pit crew on the car.
To find out more about Tullboro and to follow their racing activities, LIKE
them on Facebook
by searching Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental.
MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR FRED RANNARD, SR. OPEN WHEEL
CLASSIC
The momentum is building for the eighth annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel
Classic coming up on Saturday, September 7 at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz,
British Columbia. It is a rare occurrence at the Ľ mile paved oval when fans
get to witness a night of racing featuring open wheel cars only.
As usual the three classes competing will be sprint cars, dwarf cars and
midgets. Cars from all over B.C. And Washington will be represented by the
Can-Am Sprint Car series, the Vancouver Island Dwarf Car Club, the AMCA
Bandit Dwarf Cars and for the first time the Northwest Focus Midgets will
join the Agassiz midgets.
"Last year we had the largest car count, biggest crowd, most prize money
paid and most giveaways for the fans that we've ever had," said Fred Rannard,
Jr. "This year should be even bigger and better."
Thanks to our great sponsors approximately $15,000 in prize money will be on
the line including $500 to win, $400 for second and $350 for third place in
each of the three 30 lap feature races. Contingency awards will again be
provided by our friends at Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products and Harding
Motorsport Supply and as always there will be lots of prize giveaways for
the fans.
Friday, September 6 the pits will open at 2:00 with practice from 4:00-7:00
followed by a complimentary barbecue for drivers, crews and officials.
Saturday, September 7 will see the pits open at 1:00, spectator gates at
3:30, meet and greet autograph session at 5:30 with racing at 6:00.
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Thanks to the following for their support of the eighth annual Fred Rannard,
Sr. Open Wheel Classic: Brian's Auto Glass, Bulldog and Sons Transport,
Missile Motorsports, Jim and John Steele, Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products,
Harding Motorsport Supply, Leslie McKellar Photography, Key Welding, Bob
Unger, The Willison Family, Tron Fabrication, Rob Angus Real Estate, Crazy
Cowgirl Beef Jerky, the Shaun in the Dirt podcast, Chris Thimer, Patty
Bennett Trophies, Kurt Bliss Photos, Kinetic Signs, Jiffy Lube of Chilliwack,
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$5,000 to Win Cole Cup at Utica Rome Speedway Next for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (Vernon, NY) | After a week off from action, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to hit the track again this weekend at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. Saturday, August 17 will see the return of the Cole Cup. The $5,000 to win event is the highest paying full points event on the tours 2024 calendar.
This will be the second of three scheduled stops for the Empire Super Sprints at Utica-Rome this season, with Stewart Friesen picking up the win in the first back on July 4 as part of the CNY Speedweek. Friesen is also tied with Jason Barney for the most wins in the history of the Cole Cup, winning the first two running’s in 2013 & 2014. Barney’s victories in the event came in 2017 and 2022. Other winners of the event are Mark Smith (2016) and Davie Franek (2019).
As the series inches closer to the conclusion of the 2024 season, Jordan Poirier still sits atop the points standings with 1332 points, holding a lead of 26 points over Davie Franek (1306). Jason Barney is currently third with 1288 points, followed by Matt Tanner and Billy VanInwegen to round out the top five.
A full listing of information for this weekends event including gate prices, start times and a schedule of events will be available on both the Utica-Rome Speedway and Empire Super Sprints social media pages, along with the Utica-Rome Speedway website (www.uticaromespeedway.com).
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Saturday, August 17 – Utica-Rome Speedway - Vernon, NY ($5,000 to Win Cole Cup)
Friday, August 23 – Autodrome Granby – Granby, QC ($3,000 to Win)
Saturday, August 24 – Autodrome Drummond – Drummondville, QC ($3,000 to Win)
Dover Eager to Move Forward Following Frustrating Moment at Knoxville Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2024) - Jack Dover showcased speed throughout the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.
Dover drove for Tim Estenson Motorsports at the marquee event hosted by Knoxville Raceway last weekend, when a simple mistake proved costly.
Dover kicked off the event last Wednesday by qualifying sixth quickest. He placed eighth in a heat race and 10 th in the B Main. The team returned to the half-mile oval on Friday for Hard Knox Night and Dover continued to hone in. Out of 80-plus competitors, he qualified 10 th quickest in his group and placed second in a heat race to transfer into the main event. However, Dover didn't drive to the scales directly after the race and was disqualified.
"I've never had that in my entire career," he said. "I was so in a zone. I heard my two-way radio, but I couldn't tell you a word they said. I was pumped. I had figured the points I had and where we were sitting. We were going to have the best run I've ever had in my career at the Knoxville Nationals. I was thinking about the important things except the most important thing at that time.
"I'm very disappointed in myself. I've been doing this a long time to make a silly mistake like that. We probably would have started third or fourth row in the A Main. We've been trying this for 18 years and finally put ourselves in a good spot and I made a mistake that cost us our best run ever."
Dover hustled from 11 th to sixth in the C Main and from 21 st to 17 th in a B Main that night. He wrapped up the event the following night by charging from 17 th to 10 th in the D Main. It was the most positions gained in the race when no other driver passed more than two cars.
"I am very, very pleased with the speed we had," he said. "I was not expecting to have the speed and results that we had to be honest. The first night at Knoxville was my fourth night in a race car this season. We passed a ton of cars all week."
Dover will drive for Tim Estenson Motorsports this Friday at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.; Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.; and Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., during a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints tripleheader.
"My expectations are high," he said. "I think we can run in the top three every night. After last week I feel great. Considering it was my fourth through sixth races of the season, we had really good speed and passed a lot of cars so that makes me feel really good."
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 7 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 8 (7); B Main: 10 (6).
Aug. 9 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: DQ (1); C Main: 6 (11); B Main: 17 (21).
Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - D Main: 10 (17).
SEASON STATS -
6 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.; Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.; and Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
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"We became friends with The Briley Family of West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns a few years ago," Dover said. "They are a great family who run a great business and we're happy to have them on board."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Mallett Produces Wins at Hattiesburg Speedway and Greenville Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - GREENVILLE, Miss. (Aug. 12, 2024) - Jordon Mallett has enjoyed a strong start to August with a pair of feature victories and four top fives in four feature starts.
Mallett was triumphant each of the last two weekends, scoring a USCS Series win at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Aug. 2 and an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints triumph at Greenville Speedway last Friday.
"We've been working really hard in the shop while we had some time off," he said. "It was strange having several weeks off in the summer, but that's how the schedule played out. I'm glad to get back to work and that the hard work is paying off. I'm pleased with the direction everything has been headed."
Mallett won a heat race and hustled from sixth to second place in the dash before capturing the USCS Series main event from the outside of the front row on Aug. 2.
"Hattiesburg is a place I had a chip on my shoulder as we'd done everything but win there," he said. "We rolled in on Friday and I knew we could win. It was a matter of getting ourselves in a good position and we were really good right out of the box. We started second in the feature and took the lead the first lap and went uncontested for the whole race. I think we lapped up to fourth place. I thought I had set a moderate pace, but realized afterwards we set a very fast pace. That's always encouraging."
Mallett advanced from fifth to second place and won the dash the following night. He ended the feature with a runner-up result.
"We rolled into Saturday and picked up where we left off," he said. "It was kind of the same story with a super good race car. We won the dash and looking back that's what got us. I wish we would have ran second because the outside lane was taking off a lot better. I did all I could do to get a really good start, but I was beat by the time we got to the flagstand. I got up top and rode. I felt I had the best race car, but wasn't able to do anything with the leader on the top-dominant track."
The team ventured to Greenville Speedway last Friday for the opening round of a doubleheader. Mallett swept the night, winning a heat race from the outside of the front row before advancing from sixth to garner the main event triumph.
"We've been honing in our program and we unloaded really good," he said. "The track was super treacherous and tricky. We made the feature redraw and then I pulled the back of the redraw numbers so we started sixth in the feature. I tried to set my own pace and pick cars off as we got to them. I had a really good car and was able to work my way through there to pull off a win. We were good about anywhere we needed to go even though the top was dominant.
"I got the lead around Lap 18. I made it to second and ran the leader down. We started to get to traffic and I threw a slider at him. I started getting a chance to go to work on him. About the time I went into attack mode he broke or ran out of fuel and I just about smoked him on the straightaway. I almost junked both of us. His car woke back up and we raced down into the corner, but the same thing happened and he slowed to bring out a caution."
Mallett led the remainder of the race for his third triumph in his last five starts.
The weekend wrapped up on Saturday with Mallett maneuvering from fifth to second in a heat race and from fifth to fourth place in the A Main.
"I feel like we should have been better," he said. "We were a little bit off and the track was a little different than the night before. I knew we could run good on the top. The bottom was also there on Saturday. I only made it about six or seven laps down there before I jumped to the top. I got a real bad bounce going through a hole. I thought I was going to get upside down. When I hit the wall it broke the Jacob's Ladder. I managed to keep going, but knew our bid for the win was over. We were able to salvage a fourth-place finish. It was one of those moments that could have been a lot worse."
Mallett plans to take this weekend off before returning to action on Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 2 - Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (6); Feature: 1 (2).
Aug. 3 - Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (5); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (1).
Aug. 9 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (6).
Aug. 10 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (5); Feature: 4 (5).
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
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"Porter Commercial Refrigeration is a huge supporter of our team," Mallett said. "They are always stepping up to help us however they can and we really appreciate the partnership."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Captures First Career Knoxville Raceway Victory During 360 Knoxville Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson achieved a life-long dream by not only winning at Knoxville Raceway, but doing it during the 360 Knoxville Nationals.
Johnson highlighted a career-best week and a half at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World' by winning a preliminary night of the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank on Aug. 1.
"Part of me felt it was a long time coming," he said. "We've ran 360s there for about five years. To do it at a moment like that was huge. It made me realize I'm very fortunate. It was really cool."
Johnson guided a Dennis Gainey owned race car to the 14 th quickest qualifying time. He then advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race and caught the pole position for the A Main. Johnson led all 20 laps for his first-ever victory at the track.
"The invert definitely helped and it was a good night to start on the pole," he said. "It also helped we had a really good car. I was able to maneuver through traffic and pick cars off as needed."
Johnson ranked eighth in overall event points following the preliminary nights, giving him the eighth starting spot in the A Main on Aug. 3. He battled inside the top 10 all night before ending a career-best ninth.
"I was a little bummed at first because I felt we had a fifth- or sixth-place car," he said. "It was really tough to pass. Trying to get by some cars I hurt myself. I got stuck spinning my tires trying to slide someone. All in all, a top 10 at the 360 Knoxville Nationals isn't anything to complain about."
Johnson shifted gears to drive for Aaron Long during the 410ci winged sprint car action at Knoxville Raceway last week. The team advanced from 12 th to sixth during a B Main at the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank on Aug. 4. Johnson opened the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's last Thursday with a run from 14 th to 11 th in the main event.
The breakout night came one evening later during Hard Knox Night as Johnson timed in ninth quickest in his group and won a heat race. He maneuvered from 13 th to eighth in the A Main.
"For when we went out and qualified it was a huge improvement from the night before," he said. "I felt pretty good. The track was more bottom dominant. We were up to seventh and I made a mistake clipping the berm, but other than that it was a good night. I was hoping to make the A Main to put ourselves in a decent spot for Saturday. For that team not racing there and it being their fourth race this year it shows how much speed their car has. We were all pleased the result."
The strong outing lined Johnson up on the outside of the seventh row in the B Main on Saturday. He quickly advanced inside the top 10 before the night ended early with a crash.
"I feel like every time we hit the track all week we got better," he said. "They were able to learn off me and I was able to learn off them. We kept getting better and more to my liking toward the end. I felt we had a very fast race car. I think it was a mistake on my part trying too hard. I knew we had a fast car. I drove it in the middle where there was some moisture. I caught a slick spot and it turned the car around.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to drive for Aaron Long and his team as well as for Dennis Gainey and his team the week before. It was my best Knoxville Nationals in both divisions and was a lot of fun."
Johnson will return to his race car this weekend to compete Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., during the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 1 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (1).
Aug. 3 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Feature: 9 (8).
Aug. 4 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 24; Heat race: 7 (8); B Main: 6 (12).
Aug. 8 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 34; Heat race: 3 (2); Feature: 11 (14).
Aug. 9 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 8 (13).
Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - B Main: DNF (14).
SEASON STATS -
36 races, 1 win, 11 top fives, 24 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Blondie Motorsports
"I was fortunate enough that Dan and Carlene Afdahl reached out to join our team," Johnson said. "They support plenty of sprint cars around the area and it is special that we were chosen to partner with."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Starks Selects Dominic Scelzi to Race for Team This Week as Family Grows
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2024) - Trey Starks has chosen Dominic Scelzi as a fill-in driver for this Saturday's event at Skagit Speedway.
Starks and his wife, Ally, are expecting their son to be born this week so the focus shifts to the growing family. Scelzi, a long-time friend, is flying in from California Saturday morning to drive for Starks in both the 410ci and 360ci winged sprint car divisions at the high-banked track in Alger, Wash.
"With everything that is going on it's best to bring someone else in and who better than Dominic," Starks said. "I did this for him essentially for his second kid even though he ended up still running. I can't think of anybody else I'd have do this."
Starks leads the 410 sprint car championship standings by 46 points and the 360 sprint car championship standings by 100 points.
"It's a race we can't miss," he said. "This is one of two or three weekends where they do this running both classes. I don't know if that (running the 360 division) was necessarily our goal to start. I guess if we weren't leading the 360 points it wouldn't be something we'd worry about. We've done so well in that class this year it's something we're sticking with. It'll be an exciting week all around."
Starks is the leading feature winner at the track this year as he has captured a division-best three 410 sprint car wins, a division-best four 360 sprint car victories and even a sportsman sprint car triumph.
Scelzi recently finished fifth at the track during the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals - an event he won in 2023.
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 24 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
World of Outlaws Headline Three Sprint Car Divisions Competing at Jackson Motorplex This Week During the 46 th Annual FENDT Jackson Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 12, 2024) - It's FENDT Jackson Nationals week at Jackson Motorplex.
The elite dirt oval hosts three straight nights of racing this weekend with the gates opening at 4 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p.m. each evening as the marquee event runs Thursday through Saturday.
Two sprint car divisions will be in action every night, culminating with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in a $25,000-to-win main event Saturday night. The World of Outlaws will also battle on Friday in a $12,000-to-win main event.
The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing encompass the racing program on Thursday. Points accrued from their respective programs will lead into the finale with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing competing in a $2,500-to-win A Main on Friday and the MSTS 360 Sprint Cars in a $5,000-to-win A Main on Saturday.
David Gravel enters the weekend leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 98 points over 2018 FENDT Jackson Nationals winner Donny Schatz with two-time defending champion Carson Macedo (130 points back). Giovanni Scelzi (204 points) and Buddy Kofoid (252 points) are also currently in the top five. Logan Schuchart - the 2020 and 2021 event champion - Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss and Kraig Kinser round out the top 10 in the World of Outlaws standings, respectively.
Sam Henderson holds a two-point advantage over Brant O'Banion in the MSTS 360 Sprint Cars championship standings. Jacob Hughes is 32 points behind Henderson with Corbin Erickson 33 points back and Dylan Opdahl 36 points out of the lead.
Lee Goos Jr. is seven points ahead of Brandon Bosma in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing championship standings at Jackson Motorplex. Matt Johnson sits 12 points from the top spot with Jake Greenwood 23 points behind Goos Jr. and Amelia Eisenschenk 25 points back.
The fun at the track begins on Wednesday featuring a fan fest with live music starting at 7 p.m. Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend. Stay tuned for a release showcasing all of the activities for the fans surrounding the event.
Also of note, Shawn Neisteadt will host Race Day Live! at the beer garden from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Special guests will join him for interviews each night.
Race tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Thursday - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Friday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Saturday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Kubota High Limit Racing blasts into Placerville Speedway August 17th
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…The High Rollers of Kubota High Limit Racing make their much-anticipated debut at Placerville Speedway on Saturday August 17th, when the annual “Gold Rush Classic” invades the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
Grass Valley native and current Placerville resident Brad Sweet brings the point lead into the West Coast Swing. The Placerville Speedway stop hands out $12,000-to-win and is the final Winged 410 Sprint Car event of the season at the quarter mile.
Sweet has six wins on the season and sits atop the standings over Indianapolis, Indiana’s “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney; Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks; St Helena’s Rico Abreu and Clovis phenom Corey Day, who is fresh off a third place run at the Knoxville Nationals.
California favorites who have competed locally this year that will be sure to challenge the national contingent include Bradway Memorial winner and current NARC point leader Justin Sanders of Aromas, multi-time Placerville winner this year Shane Golobic of Fremont, 9-time track champion Andy Forsberg from Auburn, recent Forni-Humphreys Classic winner Dominic Gorden of Clovis, along with Fresno’s Dominic Scelzi, Clarksburg’s Justyn Cox, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, Lemoore’s Cole Macedo and others.
Kubota High Limit Racing was founded by former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, along with co-promoter Brad Sweet, the five-time Outlaw champion.
“When Kyle Larson and I started the Kubota High Limit National Series we wanted to grow events and visit tracks that produce great racing across the United States,” Sweet commented after the schedule was released. “Placerville Speedway is always action packed and I’m excited to compete aboard my NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 car in front of my hometown crowd. The Gold Rush Classic is an event I’ve won before, and I look forward to trying to do so again on August 17th.”
The Gold Rush Classic also begins the final stretch of Sprint Car racing at the track this season. The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood is fast approaching over Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday August 31st and September 1st.
Both nights of the Posse Shootout will feature Winged 360 Sprint Cars and the High Sierra Industries Wingless Spec Sprints. The double header will showcase the rich history of Placerville Speedway like everyone has come to love during Legends Night. The event had become so popular however, that it’s now coined as Legends Night(s) “The Epic Double.”
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is Reserved at the Kubota High Limit Racing Gold Rush Classic on Saturday August 17th. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-081724
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Gold Rush Classic
Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra
Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco
Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec
Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/
Legends Weekend
Tanner Carrick Scores 6th Win of 2024 Friday at Ocean Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Making the trip to Ocean Speedway over the weekend to take part in the track’s Johnny Key Classic weekend, Tanner Carrick was dominant on Friday night as he scored his sixth win of the season before picking up a sixth place finish during Saturday’s Johnny Key Classic finale.
“Friday night we were really good, and if it wasn’t for a caution, I think we would have worked our way further up the back half of the field,” Tanner Carrick said. “The 360 program has been strong the last few weeks and with some big 360ci events coming up later on in the Fall it is a great feeling for us.”
Friday night, Carrick kicked the weekend off by timing the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T entry in 4thquickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Carrick did not let the prime starting position go to waste as he mashed the gas and powered his way to the important heat race win.
By way of his win, Carrick made himself eligible for the Trophy Dash where his two pill lined him up on the front row of the four-lap shootout. Getting the jump, the Lincoln, CA driver was able to race into the lead and never look back as he grabbed the win and earned the pole for the 30-lap feature event.
When the green flag was displayed to the field, Carrick continued to flex his muscle as he did all of Friday night. Getting the jump, Carrick quickly reached the back of the pack and began racing his way through the back of the field.
Not phased whatsoever by slower traffic, Carrick was able to pass cars at will as the laps continued to click off.
A late caution bunched the field back up, but Carrick was not to be denied on this night as he powered his way to his sixth feature event win of the 2024 season.
Back in action for one final race of the year at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA, Carrick got off to another good start as he timed in 2nd fastest in time trials amongst the 27 cars that made their way to the track for the Johnny Key Classic.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick raced to a second-place finish which locked him into both the feature event as well as the Trophy Dash.
Gridding the field from the second row in the Dash, Carrick slipped back to a fifth place finish which placed him in the third row for the Johnny Key Classic feature event.
As the race came to life, Carrick settled into fifth for the opening laps, before he moved into fourth on the 10th lap, and found himself on the podium by the halfway point as he commandeered the third position.
Running in third as the laps clicked down and the end of the race drew closer, Carrick slipped back to fourth on the 20thlap and was back to fifth on the 25th circuit.
Struggling to maintain his position in the last few laps of the race, Carrick fell back to sixth on the 27th lap where he went on to finish.
“Saturday night we were solid up until the midway point of the feature,” Carrick said. “We made good progress early then I couldn’t do much and lost a few spots. Still, good to get a win, and now I’m excited to get back in the 410ci car and race with the High Limit Series this week.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 41, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 22, Top 10’s: 29
ON TAP: Carrick is slated to battle with High Limit Racing as the series makes it’s debut in CA this week. He is slated to compete in Tulare, CA on Thursday, Hanford, CA on Friday, and Placerville, CA on Saturday.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Ashton Torgerson Scores Pair of 7th Place Finishes in
Sprint Car Action
PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning home to California to compete in his family owned winged 360ci sprint car with the scheduled midget races in PA rained out, Ashton Torgerson had a very consistent weekend as he picked up two seventh place finishes during two nights of action at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA.
Kicking the weekend off on Friday night, Torgerson wasted no time shaking any sprint car rust off as he timed in second fastest in time trials after going out very late in the qualifying session.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Torgerson slipped back during the eight-lap race as he finished sixth and knocked himself out of Dash eligibility.
Still, locking into the feature event the Glendale, AZ pilot lined up in the 17th starting position with 30-laps to make a run through the field.
When the race came to life, Torgerson was slowly able to begin his march towards the Top-10. Racing into 14th just before the halfway point, Torgerson moved into 12th on the 16th lap.
Continuing to work around the immaculately prepared Ocean Speedway surface, Torgerson took over 10th on the 19th lap. Though time was running out, he continued to get better as the race drew on. Moving into 9th on the 20th lap, Torgerson then found himself up into the seventh position on the 21st lap.
Once in seventh, he settled in and capped Friday night off with the Top-10 finish.
Returning to the track on Saturday night for another night of winged 360ci sprint car action, Torgerson again timed in well as he stopped the clocks sixth quickest of the 27 drivers that had checked into the pit area for the Johnny Key Classic.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Torgerson got the jump and took control of the race. Leading from flag to flag, Torgerson picked up the win and earned a spot in the Trophy Dash.
Drawing the one for the Dash redraw, Torgerson led the field to green for the 4-lap shootout to set the first four rows of the ‘A’ Main event.
Finishing second, the Xtreme Outlaws Midget Series regular was on the fornt row of the 31-lap feature event as he started alongside Bud Kaeding.
When the race went green, Torgerson slipped back to third, but was back into second by the fifth lap. Running well with the lead pack of cars, Torgerson continued to battle for second and third until he slipped back to fifth on the 14th lap.
After slipping back, the youngster continued to look for a way back forward but opened himself up and fell back as far as eighth as he worked around the coastal bullring.
Battling between seventh and eighth for the final six laps of the feature event, Torgerson was able to secure seventh on the final lap and cap his weekend off with a pair of Top-10’s as he now shifts his attention to 410ci action this week.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-59, Wins-5, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-39
ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will continue to race at home as he is now set to take on High Limit Racing Thursday night in Tulare, CA, Friday night in Hanford, CA and Saturday night in Placerville, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.
Doran Binks’ Swanson Leads Wire to Wire
In Mission Foods No. 77 and Pads Points Lead
As Series Makes First Visit to Jennerstown Speedway
JENNERSTOWN, Pa., Aug. 11 — The USAC Silver Crown series’ first event ever on
Jennerstown Speedway’s 0.522-mile asphalt oval Saturday night was record-setting and memorable for Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson. Driving the Mission Foods No. 77, the seven-time series champion led all 100 laps of the feature to extend his record for the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown victories in history to 44.
Swanson lapped through sixth place, taking the checkered flag a whopping 3.907 seconds before Dakoda Armstrong, the runner-up, did the same. It was Swanson’s fourth win of the year, and it extended both Swanson and Doran Binks Racing’s lead in the point standings.
It was a team effort. The Doran Binks crew made numerous changes to their Lanci Ford-powered car to trim 0.295 seconds from the best lap they ran in Friday’s practice sessions to the 18.019-second lap Swanson put down in qualifying on Saturday. That was an automatic new track record and it extended his record as the driver with the most poles in series history to 52. It was the team’s fifth pole so far this year.
The pressure was intense for the first half of the race. Defending champion Logan Seavey, who started second, was only 0.457 seconds behind Swanson when the first of two caution flags waved on lap nine. That yellow lasted for three laps and it flew after the eighth-place driver, Kaylee Bryson, had a mechanical issue.
Seavey was 0.670 seconds behind Swanson at the one-quarter mark, but Swanson had a 1.023-second lead when the final caution flew on lap 29 when Nathan Moore spun and hit the Turn 1 wall after contact with Tyler Roahrig.
Armstrong took second from Seavey on that restart but Seavey got him back on the following lap, lap 33. They were all still close to Swanson’s car, which is also sponsored by Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics, and on lap 35 Swanson’s advantage was only 0.32 seconds. He set the fastest lap of anyone in the race on lap 36 with a time of 18.223 seconds, however.
Armstrong passed Seavey for second again on lap 42. While they were battling, Swanson increased his lead to over 1 second by lap 43. He was 1.202 seconds ahead of Armstrong at the halfway point.
The margin dropped to about half a second around lap 60, but it was back to a full second five laps later. Swanson was 1.302 seconds ahead of Armstrong on lap 75, and then he was able to pad his lead to over 2 seconds by lap 83 and over 3 seconds by lap 89. He was 4.255 seconds ahead on lap 97.
Following Swanson, Armstrong, and Seavey at the checkered were Taylor Ferns in fourth and Bobby Santos III in fifth. C.J. Leary, Justin Grant, Nathan Byrd, Kyle Steffens and Trey Osborne rounded out the top 10.
It was the 15th different track where Swanson has won a USAC Silver Crown race, another all-time record.
“The car was pretty good,” Swanson said in victory lane. “The handling went away a little halfway through, but not enough to keep us from winning. It’s a fun track. I appreciate the work of the Doran Binks team, the support of our sponsors, and for all the people who came out tonight.”
Swanson had competed at Jennerstown only once before, as he drove a late model here in 2021. Another member of the Doran Binks team, David Doran, drove in ASA stock car races here in the past.
Swanson is a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis. Doran Binks Racing is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
Swanson and Doran Binks Racing had a 31-point advantage in the point standings over Justin Grant and Hemelgarn Racing going into Jennerstown, 423 to 392. They left Pennsylvania with a 55-point edge, 499 points to 444.
This coming weekend is huge for the series, as it has a race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., on Friday, Aug. 16 and another one the following day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. The series closes out the month with a race at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Ill., on Saturday, Aug. 31. The entire 14-race schedule can be found at usacracing.com.
The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing, see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
Zearfoss one spot from Knoxville Nationals A-Main appearance; Jackson
Nationals highlights coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – It was a heartbreaking moment for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, and although the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native was one spot short of a Knoxville Nationals A-Main start – finishing fifth from ninth in the Saturday B-Main – there were plenty of shining moments, launching his entire Knoxville Nationals effort with a seventh-place score in Wednesday’s preliminary main event.
Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, started 11th in his preliminary main event attempt, battling ahead to the aforementioned seventh-place finish to secure his Saturday evening B-Main appearance.
Regardless of the overall outcome, the effort was outstanding, already aiming to keep his momentum alive in the upcoming Jackson Nationals in Jackson, Minnesota.
“So close on Saturday,” Zearfoss stated. “We had a great week so there’s nothing to hang our heads about. Just a great effort by this entire team and all of our partners. Just needed a little bit more, that’s all. Regardless, we have another big week ahead. Every weekend is a new weekend.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Jackson Nationals at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 11
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday,
July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance;
finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main.
Dietrich concludes Knoxville Nationals campaign in
Saturday’s B-Main; Upcoming agenda weather pending
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing did their best to qualify for the 50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale on Saturday, August 10, and despite all attempts, they were a tad short, capping their four-day campaign 16th in Saturday’s B-Main, transferring through the evening’s C-Main just prior.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, launched his Knoxville Nationals preliminary effort with a 16th-place score in Wednesday’s A-Main, and although a sound finish, he was just short of a “lock in” spot forcing the Gettysburg native to Friday’s Hard Knox. Dietrich raced on to finish 15th in the last chance A-Main, setting up his eventual C-Main start for Saturday.
Nonetheless, Dietrich is already home and ready to get back to work, setting aim on a Central Pennsylvania/Ohio/New York trio on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 16-18; all still to be determined.
“We had a great trip to Knoxville. Made the best of it despite missing the A,” Dietrich, a ten-time winner in 2024, said. “Just a big thanks to Gary Kauffman and all of our partners for giving us the opportunity to go out there and compete. It’s the toughest race in the country. All we can do now is reset to get back at it this weekend.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Weather pending, Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their
2024 campaign with a routine campaign in the Keystone State, set to visit
Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Selinsgrove Speedway in
consecutive fashion Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. Schedule could
change pending forecast with visits to Sharon Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and
Utica-Rome Speedway also in the mix.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 36
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of
Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Xavier Doney enjoys Knoxville Nationals experience; POWRi
triple next for the Schnee-Lawson House Car
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (August 12, 2024) – In all, a great effort and a great Knoxville Nationals experience for Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing, capping the four-day “Granddaddy Of Them All” at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with a D-Main start on Saturday, August 10. Doney, a recent WAR Sprints winner at Lake Ozark Speedway and ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprint car, was scored 15th in his D-Main appearance, activating all preliminary competition with an 18th-place finish in Thursday’s B-Main.
With his preliminary results short of a “lock in” position, Doney’s Knoxville Nationals effort continued on Friday, August 9, participating in the Hard Knox program giving competitors one last chance to improve their starting positions for Saturday’s finale. The Odessa, Missouri, native raced on to finish 13th in the second of two B-Mains, thus placing him in the aforementioned Saturday D – a valiant effort for the Knoxville Nationals rookie.
Although the coveted Knoxville Nationals are officially in the books, Doney’s busy August agenda is far from over, already aiming ahead at a trio of POWRi 410 starts on Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. The POWRi trio will consist of three Missouri tracks beginning with a stop at Midway Speedway on Friday, August 16.
In addition, Natalie Doney, Xavier’s younger sister and Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars teammate, will also be in action during the coming weekend, set to take on 305 action at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 17.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will resume their 2024 campaign with a
POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series three-pack across the Show-Me State on August
16-18 visiting Midway Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and Missouri State Fair
Speedway in consecutive fashion.
Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will also be in action at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 17, set to compete in the 305 Sprint Car division.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
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Westfall on top with BOSS Series at Waynesfield; USAC schedule continues
at Red Hill Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (August 12, 2024) – With USAC National Sprint Car commitments on hold until Thursday, August 15, Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports had the opportunity to venture out, returning to Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (BOSS) competition with a visit to Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday, August 10. The last minute visit resulted in victory for the Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native, outdueling Ricky Lewis in a lap-to-lap nailbiter for his first BOSS triumph of the year.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, started sixth on the BOSS feature grid, kicking off preliminary action with the fastest time within his respective group, followed up with a runner-up finish during heat race competition.
Although the win was Westfall’s first with BOSS, it was not his first all together, securing his first triumph of the year at Paragon Speedway in late June. Additionally, Westfall is certainly no stranger to BOSS competition, nor victory lane, securing two titles in three years before making the jump to USAC.
“That was fun and much needed,” Westfall was quick to add. “Indiana Sprint Week was a tough stretch, but to come out of that and get a victory right away is pretty motivating. We’ve always ran pretty well at Waynesfield, so to get back there and get a win is special. Just a big thanks to Ray Marshall for his continued support. He’s the one that makes all of this possible.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner,
Illinois, on Thursday, August 15.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 7
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in
Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS
Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday,
August 10.
Greg Wilson so close at Tri-City Raceway Park; August
agenda still undetermined
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 12, 2024) – Greg Wilson’s last minute decision to visit the Keystone State certainly paid off, and although the former All Star champion and Benton Ridge, Ohio, native was short at attaining a much wanted victory, he was close, capping his three-race weekend with a runner-up finish at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 11. A close battle, Wilson was in charge before losing the top spot to Apollo’s AJ Flick, edged-out at the line by less than a second.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, commenced his eventual three-race weekend with a visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday, August 9, followed by the Phil Walter Classic at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 10. Although a rough start to the weekend, not finishing at Lernerville, Wilson rallied big at Clinton County, driving ahead from 20th to finish 12th.
Wilson’s runner-up finish at Tri-City resulted in his ninth top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing his top-ten tally to 12.
“So close to getting that first win of the season. Just a tad short,” Wilson expressed. “In all, a fun weekend in Pennsylvania for our team. Can’t thank Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, and DNC Hydraulics for making all of this possible, and my family – they’re the backbone of this operation and I couldn’t do what I do without them. We’re not too sure of the plan for this weekend, but we’ll figure something out soon.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be released in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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Eliason and RSR cap Knoxville effort in Saturday’s B-Main; West bound to California
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2024) – It was a hard-fought effort in the Hawkeye State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), eventually concluding their 2024 Knoxville Nationals attempt with a B-Main start in the four-day finale on Saturday, August 10. Eliason, who rallied ten positions to finish 14th in his respective preliminary A-Main on Thursday, August 8, finished seventh in Saturday’s B-Main, commencing action from row two.
Although short of attaining a starting position in Saturday’s 50-lap “Granddaddy Of Them All,” Eliason and RSR are content with their Knoxville Nationals performance, already setting aim on a West Coast road trip with High Limit Racing that begins August 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway.
“It was our goal from the start to make Saturday’s A. That’s what everyone is there to do. Unfortunately, we were a little short, but we had a solid package all week and we’re content with our progress,” Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, said. “Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for the opportunity. This program is still relatively new, but it’s been a great experience and I’m extremely grateful. Here’s to a big trip on the West Coast.”
ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing West Coast Swing through California, Oregon, and Washington beginning with stops at Thunderbowl Raceway, Kings Speedway, and Placerville Speedway on Thursday through Saturday, August 15-17.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale.
Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 10 Top-Tens: 21
SPECIAL THANKS: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center, Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Randall and TKS Motorsports thrilled with Knoxville
Nationals effort; Jackson Nationals on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2024) - Two major weekends
at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” resulted in two major
accomplishments for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, racing on to qualify
for each of the country’s biggest events for their respective divisions; the
360 Knoxville Nationals and the coveted Knoxville Nationals featuring the
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Although shy of the ultimate goal, the
eventual end outcomes were perfect in their own right, capping the evenings
23rd and 22nd, respectively.
Impressive enough, the young man out of Waco, Texas, earned
top-five scores in each of his Nationals preliminary efforts, highlighting
said starts with a fourth-place result in Wednesday’s Knoxville Nationals
main event on August 8. The top-five, mixed with a four-spot rally to win
his respective heat race, allowed Randall to lock himself into Saturday’s
50-lap “Granddaddy Of Them All.”
Randall and TKS Motorsports finished second in their 360
Knoxville Nationals preliminary feature on August 1, advancing ten positions
from 12th on the starting grid.
“Just an incredible effort by this entire TKS Motorsports
team. I know we didn’t have the A-Main results we wanted, but to put
together two solid weeks like that says so much and I’m proud of everyone,”
Troy Renfro, owner of the Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des
Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ
Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “This was a total team effort and everyone
plays an important role. The Nationals may be done, but we still have work
to do. Here’s to continuing our successes this weekend at Jackson Motorplex.”
As noted, Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports will continue
their 2024 campaign with the Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex.
Certainly no stranger to the state-of-the-art complex, Randall is a recent
winner, clinching a $7,000 payday after leading every lap on July 26.
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a
visit to the Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and
Saturday, August 16-17. The annual Jackson Nationals will award
$25,000-to-win on Saturday.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 - led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals
A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms,
Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson
Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Brown earns top-ten in Knoxville Nationals, awarded Mr.
Sprint Car; Missouri State Fair on coming agenda
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 12, 2024) - Brian Brown and Brian
Brown Racing put it all together in their 2024 Knoxville Nationals effort,
not only qualifying for Saturday’s coveted 50-lap program featuring the
world’s most talented open wheel aces, but racing on to secure a top-ten
outcome - sixth at the final checkers after starting one position worse.
Brown, who secured a top-ten finish in Thursday’s
preliminary main event to “lock in,” used his Knoxville Nationals success to
attain the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award; a $6,500 prize. Given
annually, the Mr. Sprint Car achievement is awarded to the driver who
accumulates the most points during all of Iowa’s prestigious events; 360
Knoxville Nationals, Capitani Classic, Front Row Challenge, and Knoxville
Nationals.
“A solid week for our Casey’s | FVP team. Didn’t draw the
best number in our preliminary night on Thursday, but to go out late and
still record the fourth-fastest time says so much about our program. That
set the tone for our entire week,” Brown, ace of the Brian Brown Racing,
Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew
Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, said. “We
struggled a tad in our preliminary feature on Thursday…just kinda
overcompensated from Sunday night and really couldn't’ get going. We decided
to go back to our old notes and return to the basics for Saturday’s
50-lapper. It ended up working out…hot lapped well and the first 25 laps
were really solid, as well. I don’t think the break at halfway really helped
us much because I thought we were good enough to pass a few more cars.
“Regardless, just a solid 50 laps. Very, very proud of our
team, as well as all of our partners. Ten days can make for a long stretch,
especially at that level. Everyone faced off well against adversity and
never quit working. In the end, we were the most consistent car in winning
the Mr. Sprint Car Award, so that should say enough right there.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday,
August 18.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 23
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani
Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville
Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
Schatz bests field in Friday’s Hard Knox to secure
Knoxville Nationals A-Main; Jackson Nationals begins Friday
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5888 (-98)
Dates: Wednesday through Saturday, August 7th-10th
Event: Knoxville Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Wednesday: 18th (19th)
Thursday: Did Not Compete
Friday: 1st (1st)
Saturday: 13th (21st)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 12, 2024) - It was a roller coaster
week for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, with plenty of
highs and lows in between. In fact, the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series champion did not secure his Knoxville Nationals A-Main appearance
until Friday, August 9, when the Fargo, North Dakota, native claimed victory
in the Hard Knox program.
Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford
Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts,
Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, won
the Hard Knox main event from the pole position, forced to compete in
Friday’s “last chance” event after failing to attain enough points through
preliminary competition on Wednesday, August 7; he finished 18th in the
evening’s A.
After setting Friday’s fastest qualifying time, Schatz had a
little help in his heat race, as Jack Dover (3rd) missed the scales and the
ensuing disqualification lifted Schatz (4th) into a transfer spot. With the
main event lined up on qualifying times, Schatz earned the pole.
“It wasn’t the prettiest, but this is the Knoxville
Nationals, and I guess sometimes you’ve got to be lucky too,” Schatz said of
his Friday victory. “I guess when it happens to you it’s great, and when it
doesn’t happen to you it’s not so great… You’ve got to take it in steps. The
first thing you’ve got to do is get it in the show.”
The Hard Knox victory allowed Schatz to start 21st in the
50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale on Saturday, August 10 - just behind the
eventual Saturday B-Main transfer cars. The 11-time Knoxville Nationals
champion drove through to finish 13th.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Jackson Nationals at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, August
16-17.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 43
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 23
Top-10s: 38
WILMOT RACEWAY 2023 TRACK AND 10X IRA 410 WINGED CHAMPION BILL BALOG LOCKED INTO KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FINALE
(Wilmot, Wis., Friday, August 9, 2024)--Bill Balog known as
the North Pole Nightmare originally from Alaska now Hartland, Wis., gave
himself a birthday present by locking in a spot for the top 16 starting
positions in the Knoxville Nationals Saturday, August 10 "A" Main feature.
A North Pole High School graduate, Balog,10-time Interstate
Racing Association(IRA) Champion plus the reigning 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410
Winged Outlaw Sprint Car Season Series Champion, became the first ever
representative of both the series and the track to secure a berth in the
prestigious final race of the "super bowl" of sprint car racing held in
Knoxville, Iowa.
Included among Balog's many victories, are three IRA
Founders Night Main events at Wilmot, where the IRA was founded over 50
years ago, in 2016, 2017 and 2020.
A solid performance in the preliminaries on his birthday on
Thursday, August 8, locked Balog into his first ever Nationals A main in his
first fill season campaigning on the national World of Outlaws traveling
tour.
With Wilmot Raceway quiet the weekend of August 10 preparing
for the upcoming Kenosha County Fair, many will be tuned into Facebook as
well as DirtVision which broadcast's the Nationals Live, and MyRacepass
which is a live feed scoring system for updates on one of the most
successful drivers to compete in Wilmot's 74-year history.
Wilmot Raceway resumes action on Fair opening night,
Wednesday, August 14 as the grandstand action features the Lift Pro/Hepfner
Racing Products Wings Series 604 Winged Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, Unified
Street Stocks and B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto
Repair of Kenosha and Lindenhurst, IL Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars.
On Thursday, August 15 will be Badger Truck & Tractor Pulls
with combine demolition derby prelims.
PI Motorsports Tractor & Truck Pulls with the combine
demolition derby finale plus fireworks highlighting the Friday, August 16
program.
On Saturday, August 17, the Bumper to Bumper Interstate
Racing Association Outlaw Sprint Cars have their final 2024 appearance at
their birth place in the Annual Roger Iles Tribute. Wisconsin Auto Meter
Powered By Gandrud Performance Wilmot Raceway Catalyst Exhibits WingLESS
Sprints plus 11-75 Sports Complex IRA Lightning Sprints complete the all
open wheel sprint car show.
The fair grandstand events conclude with the traditional
International Demolition Derby on Sunday afternoon, August 18.
For information on Wilmot Raceway check the official website wilmotraceway.com, the track Facebook page, or phone the track side race line 262-862-2090. For fair information check kenoshacofair.com, the fair Facebook page or phone 262-862-6121.
KLOTZ AND COMETIC PRESENTING 2024 OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN
MIDGETS
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (August 8, 2024) – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s
Open Wheel Showdowns at both the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and
Irwindale Speedway will feature Midgets competing for a five-figure payday
of $10,000 to win each 2024 feature. Klotz has joined the action as the 2024
sponsor for the Klotz Synthetics Midgets, presented by Cometic Gasket.
The 2023 edition of Midgets at Open Wheel Showdown saw an
all-star field of competitors with the all-time winningest USAC Silver Crown
driver Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. prevailing for the $10,000 prize.
Open Wheel Showdown Los Angeles, racing at the half-mile
Irwindale Speedway, has been announced for 2024. The event coming this
November 22-24 has attracted another world-class field of asphalt Midgets.
Swanson returns and will be joined by 2023 Pink Lady Classic Sprint Car
winner Evan Margeson of Tacoma, Wash., the world’s youngest Midget champion
and current NASCAR XFINITY rookie Jesse Love of Menlo Park, Calif.,
versatile racer Nathan Byrd of Sun City, Ariz., and a plethora of strong
competition from the Northwest. National talents Todd Bertrand of Brookyln,
CT., Mario Clouser of Auburn, Ill., and NEMA standout Avery Stoehr of
Freetown, Mass. are also entered.
Irwindale last hosted asphalt Midgets at the 2011 Turkey
Night Grand Prix where Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong triumphed against a field
which included Bryan Clauson, Kyle Larson, Kody Swanson, Chris Windom, and
many other drivers who have made professional careers in the sport.
The 2023 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas was a revival of
national asphalt Midgets at the .375-mile Bullring at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway for the first time since 2011 as well. Swanson’s victory in the
40-lap feature came over teammate Todd Bertand, 2023 Little 500 winner Jake
Trainor of Medway, Mass., Tanner Swanson, and Ione, Calif.’s Justin Grant.
In 2024 the Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas hits the track on
November 14-16 before traveling west to Irwindale the following weekend.
Both Open Wheel Showdowns include Winged Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Super
Modifieds competing.
Registration is open for both Klotz Synthetics Midgets presented by Cometic Gasket events at www.OpenWheelShowdown.com Registration is just $155 and sets the tire selection order at each event.
DEBBY REMNANTS CLAIM PENN CAN; CRSA TURNS ATTENTION TO THUNDER MOUNTAIN
Press Release By: Marty Czekala | August 8, 2024
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. – CRSA officials and Penn Can Speedway officials have called off Friday's running of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series due to rain.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby continue to pour into Pennsylvania, leaving officials with no choice but to pull the plug on Friday's event.
“We hope everyone stays safe and hope the best for everyone impacted by the storm,” said Mike Emhof, CRSA promoter.
Emhof, Keith Beach and his team at Penn Can Speedway are in talks to find a new date for this race, initially scheduled for June 14. Stay tuned to CRSASprints.com or follow on Facebook and X @CRSASprints for further updates.
"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" now focuses on Saturday's event at Thunder Mountain Speedway, which is also part of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. Can’t make it out? Action can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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AFTER TWO MONTHS OFF BRODY ROA RETURNS TO RACING SATURDAY AT SANTA MARIA
(Cypress, CA, August 7) After more than two months on the
sidelines, 2023 Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series champion
Brody Roa will return to action this Saturday night at one of his best
tracks, the Santa Maria Speedway. Roa will be steering the beautiful Jayson
May #8M 360 powered car against a strong field of 410s in his eighth race of
the year.
Roa’s last appearance came at the annual Salute to Indy at Perris Auto Speedway on March 25th. On that night, the Garden Grove, California racing star finished third in the main event. However, the 410 engine in May’s car suffered some damage. That engine is still on the operating table, so the team is installing the 360 for this week’s show. It is the same 360 that Roa drove to a win over a field of USAC/CRA 410s at Santa Maria two years ago this weekend.
In nine USAC/CRA races at Santa Maria dating back to 2017, “The Pride of Garden Grove” has four wins, two runner-up results, and one third-place finish. He only placed out of the top three two times.
“It has felt like an off-season,” Roa laughed about his two months out of the saddle. “At this point, I feel like I have retired. I have missed it. It is not that easy being off that long. Part of the plan this year with the family was to take some time off. But these two months were kind of an unplanned time off.”
“I am running Jayson’s car again with his 360 that we won all those races with a couple of years ago,” Roa continued. “It is the same one we won with in the CRA race two years ago at Santa Maria. Hopefully, we can do the same thing this Saturday. That would be a nice way to come off the layoff. I know that engine, and I know that it runs. At the end of 2021 and into 2022 we really worked on it. I know that thing is a hitter and I know it can do it. I have all the confidence in the world going into this weekend.”
While he has not raced in two months, Roa has still had an impressive season. Despite a broken drive shaft in the Jack Yeley Car knocking him out before the main event at Cocopah in March, a nasty crash in hot laps at Mohave Valley in April, and a rainout at Kern in May, Roa has finished in the top four in four of the five mains he has started this season. His totals include victories in two Inland Rigging Ultimate Sprint Car Series races at the Bakersfield Speedway on April 20th and May 18th. The only race he was out of the top four was when he placed eighth at Perris on April 27th.
“I think we had the package to make it five wins in the five races, but we were just working through some bugs,” Roa offered on his year thus far. “The 410 deal is still pretty new for Jayson. We have had some issues. They build their own motors, and they are working through those issues. Their 360s are really good, and I know the 410 will get there.”
Check with Roa in the pits after Saturday’s last race to pick up one of his great looking 2024 #8M racing shirts.
To see if Roa can do it on Saturday at Santa Maria, the gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will start at 5:00, and the first race will start at 6:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.
Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
MUST SEE RACING TO MAKE TWENTIETH APPEARANCE AT BERLIN SATURDAY
August 9, 2024 – Holly, Michigan - When the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts returns to action this Saturday night August 10, it will be a small milestone of sorts. It will be the twentieth appearance of the series at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.
Berlin Raceway was part of the inaugural MSR season with an event on September 25, 2010. In fact, Berlin has hosted at least one event each season since. Some years the series has appeared at Berlin Raceway as many as three times in a single season.
It’s no secret that Berlin Raceway fans love their winged sprints as evidence of the huge crowds that regularly attend MSR events. Berlin Raceway has also been the site of some very exciting MSR events over the past fourteen years.
Saturday’s twentieth edition looks to rival past events with a strong group of contending drivers who plan to entertain fans with another night of thrilling winged sprint car action.
Current points leader Joe Liguori is expected to compete and try to build on his current points lead.
Defending champion Jason Blonde is also entered and is looking to pick up his first MSR victory of the season. Blonde was victorious in the 2023 MSR season opener at Berlin.
Other expected entrants include five-time MSR champion Jimmy McCune, Brady Allum, Teddy Alberts, Adam Biltz, Tom Geren, Rick Holley, Bobby Komisarski, Ryan Litt, Kevin Mingus, Charlie Schultz, Dorman Snyder, Aaron Willison, and many more.
Weather conditions for Saturday’s Berlin Raceway are
expected to be near perfect. A high of 71 degrees, and virtually no chance
of rain, will greet fans and competitors this weekend.
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Late Models and More Coming to Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA August 6, 2024): After a highly successful Fan Appreciation Night, Tri City Raceway Park is getting ready for the stretch run of the 2024 season. With just five races left on the 2024 schedule, there will be an exciting change of pace to the racing program set for this Sunday, August 11. The ULMS Late Model Series will be back at the big Venango County oval for the first time since 2021.
“We are so pleased that the fans came out to support us on Fan Appreciation Night,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “We hope that they enjoyed themselves and liked what they saw and that they make plans to come back before the curtain falls on our first season of operation,” he added. “This Sunday would be a great time for all to see the return of the ULMS Late Models.”
“We are excited to be back at Tri City Raceway Park,” said ULMS Series Director Trevor Zuver. “The race will pay $5,000 to win and $500 to start, so we expect a good turn out of racers,” he added. Zuver anticipates that this purse structure will be the norm for 2025, with some higher paying races mixed into the schedule. “I hope this event is successful because we do want Tri City on our schedule for the years to come.”
One driver that Zuver has confirmed will be Max Blair, of nearby Centerville. “Max cut his teeth at Tri City, and he was a big advocate for this race to be added to the schedule,” Zuver explained. “He does not get to race so close to home very often, so he is really looking forward to this.”
Zuver’s ULMS regulars will be led into battle by Michael Lake. The Uniontown driver currently sits atop the series standings in this, his rookie season with the touring series. Logan Zarin, of Moon Township, has committed to the event, along with Dave Stamm, of Millmont. Dylan Lewis will make the long tow from Oakland, MD, and Jon Rohacevich will carry the flag for the Empire State.
Regional talents like Jared Miley, the winner of the last ULMS race held at Tri City, and Alex Ferree, a recent ULMS winner, will be ready to go.
And, Franklin’s own Tyler Wyant will continue his development as a Late Model racer at a track that he mastered as a teenager driving a Pro Stock. Wyant has made several Pro Stock appearances at Tri City this season, so maybe fans will get to see him race in two divisions!
In addition to the ULMS Late Models, the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be racing, along with the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks and the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars. The 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds will have the week off, but they will return for the big Ryder Memorial event sanctioned by the BRP Modified Tour on August 18.
There is a tremendous battle for the top spot in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. Bob Felmlee is clinging to a one-point lead over two-time and defending track champion A.J. Flick. Matt Farnham picked up his second victory of the season last week, and he will face challenges from Andy Cavanaugh, Jeremy Weaver, Jack Sodeman, Jr., and many more!
In the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, Rod Laskey now leads Pat Fielding by twenty-eight markers in the quest for the track championship. Josh Seippel is also in contention for the title. Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, Jason Kimmy, and Bobby and Jake Whitling are just a few of the other racers who could snatch a win!
John Mollick still has a firm grip on the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Car standings. But, Blaze Myers Brent Rhebergen, Arnie Kent, and Joe Buccola are ready to step into victory lane, too.
Ticket prices for this special event will be $20 for adults. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be $18, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be free. Pit passes will be $40, except for those age two or under. They will be admitted to the Pits for $15.
The pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Late Model hot laps will be at 5:45, with qualifications immediately thereafter. The heat races will follow.
Mark your racing calendars for the Ryder Memorial on August 18. The BRP sanctioned Modifieds will be back with a double feature program on September 1 as part of the big Oil Region Labor Day Classic.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
CRSA READY FOR FIRST TWO-IN-TWO OF SEASON
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Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 7, 2024 – Photo By: Dylan Terry
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products are ready for a weekend road trip to Penn Can Speedway Friday and Thunder Mountain Speedway Saturday for rounds three and four of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series.
For Penn Can, this is the makeup race from June 14 that was rained out. It will be the 34th time "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" takes to the track in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania It is the first of two trips on the 2024 calendar.
As for Thunder Mountain, this is the second trip this season to the high-banked facility in Center Lisle. The track hosted the season opener in which defending series champion Jordan Hutton kicked off the season with a win.
Here’s a look at what to expect for the weekend.
Tune In: Both races can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV, with Marty Czekala on the call. Penn Can can also be seen on Race Report TV. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Last Time Out: CRSA traveled to Fonda Speedway July 27 for the second round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
Looking to tie the record for CRSA wins at Fonda with four, Jordan Hutton took the win over Jeff Trombley with a last-lap pass around the outside in turn two.
The win was Hutton's third of the season, making the driver of the No. 66 a perfect two-for-two in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
“It means a lot to win at Fonda,” said Hutton, whose win rate at Fonda is at 44 percent. “I saw him go low entering one when the white flag came out; I said, 'I got him now.’”
Trombley was half a mile away from scoring his 14th career CRSA victory, which would have tied him with Danny Varin, Josh Pieniazek and Scott Goodrich for all-time victories. The win would’ve also been his first since 2022. However, a cylinder dropped into the corner, causing Trombley's No. 3a to lose power.
Points Standings: With a fifth-place finish at Fonda, Tomy Moreau increased his points lead in the CRSA standings to 36 after seven races over Kyle Pierce.
Pierce is in a tight battle for second as Dalton Herrick has closed in for the spot with three points separating the two drivers.
After a violent flip that he walked away from last weekend, Blake Warner has lost ground in the championship race. He is now 75 points behind Moreau. Ron Greek rounds out the top five, 86 points behind.
The rest of the top 10 is John Cunningham sixth, Hutton seventh, Adam Depuy eighth, Jerry Sehn Jr. ninth and Cliff Pierce 10th.
For the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, the top four in points are separated by six markers. Billy VanInwegen holds a four-point lead on Herrick, Hutton is third five back and Kyle Pierce is fourth six behind.
Embrace the Grind: August will be a busy Month for the CRSA Sprints, as five races, including a pair of two-in-twos, will be contested in the eighth month of the calendar.
The series was scheduled to run at Utica-Rome Speedway last Friday but was rained out.
The weekend after Penn Can and Thunder Mountain, CRSA has another two-in-two at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play events.
Finally, the month ends Aug. 23 when CRSA heads to “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon” Brewerton Speedway for the first time in series history. It will be the first time in recent memory a 305 Sprint race will be contested on the 1/3-mile facility.
Last Time at Penn Can & Thunder Mountain: The last time the 305 Sprints were at Penn Can on King of the Can, Kyle Pierce took the checkers. On one of the biggest weekends of the year at the 3/8-mile facility, “The Flyin' School Teacher" made his way from fourth to the front. It was a bounce-back win for Pierce after a tough season.
For Thunder Mountain, Jordan Hutton took the lead on lap seven from Johnny Smith and Billy VanInwegen to beat 24 other drivers and Mother Nature in the season opener.
The defending champion enjoyed the bottom throughout the race, but at the halfway point of the 25-lap feature, Hutton took advantage of it to win by five seconds. It was Hutton's first-ever top-five at Thunder Mountain.
Herrick’s Heirs: Dalton Herrick is one of the drivers to watch out for this weekend. The 2022 series champion in the No. 29 has the second most top fives of any driver at Penn Can at eight, including a win in PA in July 2022. Last time at Penn Can, Herrick finished fifth after starting 11th.
As for Thunder Mountain, Herrick is on another level. Leading the categories with four wins and nine top-fives, Herrick knows how to find his way to victory. Last May, Herrick put No. 29 in fourth place.
“We’ve been good there, but trying to figure out the new surface,” said Herrick in a preseason interview. “It’s always suited our style. One of those places that has a ton of bite and suited my style. I want to lean on something against the fence and hammer the top.”
By the Numbers: At Penn Can, the average car count since 2014 is over 19. 72 drivers have finished in the top five all-time and 25 drivers have recorded a checkered flag. Jeff VanSteenburg and Joe Kata lead the way in wins with three.
For Thunder Mountain, 12 drivers have taken a checkered flag and 45 drivers have recorded a top five finish. While Herrick is on top, Dana Wagner is second with four top five finishes. The average car count has been under 20 cars since 2012.
From the Frontman: “It’s great to return to the Southern Tier! We haven’t raced down there in about two months and we’re looking forward to great shows with great fans at Thunder Mountain and Penn Can.” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoters: “The team here is excited to have the CRSA Sprints back for their first of two showings of the 2024 season. Mike and his team always bring a great show and we know our fans love it.” ~ Keith Beach, Penn Can Speedway
“Thunder Mountain is a high banked track, very wide and gives lot of room for racing. We’re excited to welcome the CRSA Sprints back to the track after they kicked off our 2024 season.” ~ Karl Spoonhower, Thunder Mountain Speedway
Up next: CRSA has another two-in-two of the season Aug. 16 and 17th at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play races.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1096 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -36
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -39
4. 21B Blake Warner -75
5. 28 Ron Greek -86
6. J27 John Cunningham -129
7. 66 Jordan Hutton -140
8. 99 Adam Depuy -158
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -169
10. 4 Cliff Pierce -196
Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 331 pts
2. 29 Dalton Herrick -4
3. 66 Jordan Hutton -5
4. 9K Kyle Pierce -6
5. 21B Blake Warner -21
6. 28 Ron Greek -25
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -28
8. 22 Tomy Moreau -30
9. 18 Timmy Lotz -36
10. 1NY Mark Reynolds -49
Previous Winners @ Penn Can
1. Jeff VanSteenburg (3) 2008, 2010, 2013
2. Joe Kata (3) 2013x2, 2014
3. Chuck Alessi (2) 2007, 2008
4. Eddie Strada (2) 2015, 2016
5. Josh Flint (2) 2016, 2020
6. Kyle Pierce (2) 2021, 2023
7. Billy Jaycox Jr. (1) 2007
8. Jim McCaffrey (1) 2007
9. Brian Davis (1) 2008
10. Matt Tanner (1) 2008
11. Tyler Rice (1) 2011
12. Tommy Martocci (1) 2011
13. Mike Kiser (1) 2012
14. Brittany Tresch (1) 2012
15. Brian Carber (1) 2012
16. Jeremy Quick (1) 2014
17. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015
18. Brian Krummel (1) 2016
19. Thomas Radivoy (1) 2017
20. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2020
21. Jeff Trombley (1) 2021
22. Kevin Nagy (1) 2021
23. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022
24. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2022
25. Tim Iulg (1) 2023
Previous Winners @ Thunder Mountain
1. Dalton Herrick (4) 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021
2. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007
3. Jamie Russell (1) 2007
4. Jeff VanSteenburg (1) 2012
5. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015
6. Kyle Smith (1) 2016
7. Brian Krummel (1) 2016
8. Eddie Strada (1) 2017
9. Peter Dance (1) 2022
10. Ron Greek (1) 2022
11. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2023
12. Jordan Hutton (1) 2024
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
Heat Winners
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
7. 88C Chad Miller 1
8. 23 John Smith 1
9. 25G Tyler Graves 1
10. 18C Dan Craun 1
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 3
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 3
5. 29 Dalton Herrick 3
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 4s Johnny Smith 1
13. 48a Alysha Bay 1
14. 77 Matt Rotz 1
15. 99 Mike Kiser 1
16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
17. 99 Adam Depuy 1
18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +32
2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28
4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
5. 99 Adam Depuy +24
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 99 Adam Depuy 25
3. 77 Matt Rotz 20
4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
6. 3a Jeff Trombley 10
7. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
8. 28 Ron Greek 9
9. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
10. 21B Blake Warner 6
11. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
12. 121 Steve Glover 5
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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Justyn Cox puts on charge at Forni-Humphreys Classic/ High Limit West Coast Swing Up Next
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…Competing at the Forni-Humphreys Classic this past Saturday night in Placerville, Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing battled their way from 13th starting to secure a sixth-place finish by the conclusion.
“Last Saturday was a good day, not the exact finish we wanted, but we had to dig out of a hole and the team worked well to change a steering box from qualifying to the heat race,” Cox said.
He began the evening by qualifying 12th in Group B time trials aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.
Starting from sixth in the heat race, after replacing the steering box, Cox got up on the wheel and carved his way forward to claim third, transferring into the Forni-Humphreys Classic feature.
The heat race finish placed him on the inside of row seven for the 30-lapper. Cox raced around 10th over the first half of the race and then fought his way into ninth on lap 16, before charging into seventh with 10-circuits remaining.
The 30-year-old picked up another position on lap 25 and crossed under the Ron Stahl checkered flag in sixth.
“Passing in heats at Placerville is pretty tough, so we really rebounded well and helped save the night for the most part,” stated Cox. “In the main we were good. It’s hard to get going at times, especially with such a deep field, so we’ll take a sixth-place finish after starting from 13th.”
Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing now get set for an aggressive stretch of races coming up over the next month. It all begins with Kubota High Limit Racing converging in the Golden State this coming week.
The BHR No. 42x will roll into Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare for the $25,000-to-win “Thursday Night Thunderbowl” event on August 15th. One night later the team then tackles the $20,000-to-win “Peter Murphy Classic” at Kings Speedway in Hanford.
The triple header all finishes up at Placerville Speedway on Saturday August 17th, with the $12,000-to-win “Gold Rush Classic” invading the red clay.
Once that big weekend is complete, it will then be time for the $100,070-to-win “Gold Cup Race of Champions” at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico.
“I’m looking forward to all the big stuff ahead,” Cox commented. “Our next month is all with High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws, so it’s going to really test us. I hope for some solid runs and to see how we stack up against the best.”
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Placerville Speedway Quick Recap-
Saturday August 3: Qualified (12th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-
Thursday August 15: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Kubota
High Limit Racing (Thursday Night Thunderbowl)
Friday August 16: Kings Speedway in Hanford – Kubota High Limit Racing
(Peter Murphy Classic)
Saturday August 17: Placerville Speedway – Kubota High Limit Racing (Gold
Rush Classic)
LIGUORI ENTERS BERLIN EVENT WITH MSR POINTS LEAD
August 7, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - Heartbreak is something Joe Liguori is all too familiar with. Two years ago, it appeared as if he would win his first career Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts championship. Heading into the series finale he held a slim point advantage over Charlie Schultz. All he had to do was finish ahead of Shultz and the title was his.
In his heat race he had a driveline come apart and he was forced to the pits and unable to finish. After repairs, he would have to start at the rear of the field. When the dust had settled, he came two positions short of finishing ahead of Schultz and lost the championship.
Then last season he was forced to sit out most of the campaign due to repeated engine issues. A wasted season in Liguori’s eyes.
Now he finds himself atop the current point standings with a comfortable lead. But how comfortable? Only Liguori can answer that question.
The Liguori name has been famous for heartbreak unfortunately. His grandfather Ralph Liguori was often the victim of misfortune. Many times, the elder Liguori would be leading, or in contention for a good finish only to be bitten by bad luck. Blown motor, crash, mechanical failure, you name it, he experienced it. The younger Liguori himself often jokes about the Liguori jinx.
It appeared that 2024 would be different. He kicked the season off with the biggest win of his career. He won the 10K ‘Children’s Dream Fund 50’ co-sanctioned MSR / BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series event in Florida. He took the points lead prior to the July 26 Sandusky Speedway event.
But bad luck crept up again, and he lost a motor at Sandusky. Liguori’s friends John Reiser and Adam Biltz stepped up and let him drive their car to hold the points lead. It wasn’t the finish Liguori wanted, but it was a finish.
Liguori returns to competition this Saturday night August 10 at Berlin Raceway. Liguori will be behind the wheel of the car he has a lot of confidence in. The Hurricane chassis he nearly won the 2022 MSR championship with, and the car he has won all his career MSR feature victories with.
“At Sandusky I thought we were pretty competitive, and then another engine issue” explains Liguori. “We got off to a great start this year. Engine issues have been our downfall the last couple of years. There's nothing you can do. It is what it is.
“We decided to put the Hurricane back together for this weekend’s Berlin race. We haven’t run that car since South Boston a couple years ago when it crashed. Our spare motor was sitting in that car so that’s why we decided to get the car back out. It’s taken us a year and a half to afford the parts to put back on it.
“This is the car I won in at Anderson, South Carolina and Montgomery, Alabama. It’s actually Troy DeCaire’s favorite race car. He won a lot of races in it for George Rudolph and Dick Fieler. It’s an old car built in 2000 and has been fixed a few times. Every time it gets fixed it seems to get better.
“Everything’s looking promising this weekend if all the cards go in the right direction. We’re hoping the good luck we’ve had with this car in the past stays on our side this time and it stays there for a while” concluded Liguori.
For more info on this Saturday’s August 10, 2024, Berlin Raceway event please visit http://www.mustseeracing.com
Sharon Speedway Hosts 16th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial with Ryan Blaney Family Foundation to Raise Money for Alzheimer’s
August 6, 2024
(Hartford, OH)...The 16th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial will be held at Sharon Speedway on Saturday, August 17, at Sharon Speedway. This race focuses on remembering the late Lou Blaney, while also honoring him by raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will include the "410" Sprint Cars racing for $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start and the BRP Modified Tour.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was founded in 2018 by Lou’s grandson, Ryan Blaney, and his family, and they work hard to make a difference for Alzheimer’s patients and the families and caregivers that surround them. On Saturday, August 17, the RBFF will provide many opportunities to donate to the cause while experiencing the excitement of the night.
The Lou Blaney Memorial will include a raffle auction and a silent auction. Some items that will be in the silent auction include signed racing gloves worn by Dave, Dale, and Ryan, along with replica helmets, merchandise bundles and more! The silent auction will go live for viewing on Friday, August 16, with bidding beginning on Saturday morning. All bidding will take place online, with the link to register being released on social media on the 16th.
Attendees will also be able to check out Ryan’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy for a donation of $5. With the donation, you will be able to see it up close and can take a photo with it.
The RBFF is encouraging attendees to wear a Lou Blaney or Lou Blaney Memorial shirt of their choice to participate in the “Lou Out” sponsored by Colonial Companies. Colonial Companies has had a long-standing, supportive relationship with Lou Blaney and the Blaney family. Those who wear said shirts can enter a free raffle drawing for a chance to win $100.
10 winners will be chosen, thanks to Colonial Companies generous donation. Make sure to stop by the “Lou Out” tent in the Fan Zone to enter the raffle. Donations will also be taken to receive more raffle tickets for extra chances to win.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation booth will also be set up in the Fan Zone, selling merchandise and providing Alzheimer’s information to those in need. Lou Blaney Memorial shirts will also be sold in the Fan Zone and on the backstretch.
Funds raised from the night will be donated to the Mahoning Valley and Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For more information regarding the RBFF and the efforts they will be hosting that night, please contact Leah at leah@ryanblaneyfamilyfoundation.org.
Paul Pokorski lands familiar 4 in Plymouth top 10
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 6, 2024 – After campaigning a
No. 4 car under the Pokorski Motorsports banner for 29 seasons, Paul
Pokorski returned to the driver’s seat of the car his son, Alex, now pilots
on a full-time basis for the Akright Auto Racing Team and turned a solid
top-10 A-main showing in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest
Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track
in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 3.
With Alex off for the night to attend a wedding, Paul opened
the night by qualifying 11th overall in the 25-car field with a lap of
13.407 seconds. The 32-year competitor rolled off from the fifth starting
spot in the second eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race needing a top-five finish to
transfer to the 25-lap A-main. However, Pokorski slipped back one spot to
place sixth, which put him in the B main.
The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series
champion started second in the 12-lap B main and dueled throughout the race
with polesitter Scott Conger before coming home with a second place showing
to advance to the A-main.
“I was a little disappointed with the results from
qualifying and the heat race,” Pokorski said. “I felt the car was down a bit
on power, but I thought it may just be me. The B-main went about as well as
expected. I had a really fun battle for the last four or five laps with
Scott Conger. Scott’s a good friend and always a really clean racer. So, I
had no concerns about running close to him and it was a lot of fun. I wish
we had just been one spot better, but it really made no difference because
we were both going to start the feature event.”
The West Bend, Wis. driver started 17th in the 25-lap
PDTR-MSA main event and used the high and low side of the multi-groove
racing surface to advance eight spots and secure a ninth place showing in a
race won by Joseph Hintz.
Pokorski’s run from 17th to ninth netted him the Hard
Charger Award in the 25-lap A-main.
“I didn't have any grand plan in the A main,” Pokorski said.
“We just tried some things outside of the ordinary to learn and make some
progress. I was happy with the result. Going from 17th to ninth was about as
well as I could have expected. We took the motor out on Sunday because I
wasn’t happy with the way it was performing and we did find some issues.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with the night. I’m sure we’ll get our engine
figured out this week, so we, hopefully, will have a great night next week
when Alex gets back in the car.”
Alex Pokorski will return to the seat of the No. 4 Alex
Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team car for the next Plymouth Dirt Track
Racing program at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday,
Aug. 10.
The evening will also feature the finale of the 2024 106.5
The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals
and B Mods.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30
p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright
Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch
Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic
Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel
and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property
Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC
Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright
Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at
https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
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The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to
have Countryside Designs, Inc. on board as a sponsorship partner for the
2024 racing season.
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owner/architect Brian Breit and located at 7573 Jills Court in West Bend,
Wis., Countryside Designs, Inc. offers large and small custom home design
and planning services, specializing in lake homes, boat houses, old word
timber barns, as well as log and timber framed homes. Design services for
home additions and renovations are also available.
For more information on what Countryside Designs, Inc. has
to offer, visit 262-707-3603.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase –
Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
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services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage
services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 11
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 8
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 11
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Austin McCarl and Brian Brown at Top of MPV Express Jesse
Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings!
by Bill Wright
Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2024 – Austin McCarl and Brian
Brown have currently separated themselves from the rest of the field in the
race for MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings and a quest
for the $6,500 top prize. Things continue tonight on night #1 of the 63rd
NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s.
McCarl currently leads Brown, Kerry Madsen, Emerson Axsom,
Cole Macedo, Kasey Kahne, Justin Peck, Jamie Ball, Jake Bubak and Parker
Price-Miller.
About MPV Express
MPV is a locally owned and operated trucking company based
out of Little Rock, AR. MPV is dedicated to building and maintaining
long-term relationships with their customers and providing unrivaled freight
solutions all while maintaining the highest level of service. They maintain
a fleet of tractors and trailers that currently service 32 states. Their
trucks are GPS equipped to provide real time updates and tracking for our
customers. It all started in April 2003 with one driver, one truck, and a
vision to expand on the need for dependable customer-oriented service.
Current 2024 MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car”
final standings…
2024 – 1. Austin McCarl, Iowa, 178 points; 2. Brian Brown,
Missouri, 176 points; 3. Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 135
points; 4. Emerson Axsom, Indiana, 129 points; (tie) Cole Macedo,
California, 129 points; 6. Justin Peck, Indiana, 121 points; (tie) Kasey
Kahne, Washington, 121 points; 8. Jake Bubak, Colorado, 119 points; (tie)
Jamie Ball, 119 points; 10. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 114 points.
History of the Southern Iowa SprintWeek Jesse Hockett “Mr.
Sprint Car” standings…
2023 - 1. Anthony Macri, Pennsylvania, 203 points ($6,500);
2. Chase Randall, Texas, 199 points ($2,500); 3. Brian Brown, Missouri, 186
points ($1,000); 4. Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN, 184 points; 5. Kerry
Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 178 points
2022 – 1. Aaron Reutzel, Texas, 264 points ($6,500); 2.
Giovanni Scelzi, California, 254 points $2,500); 3. Brian Brown, Missouri,
236 points ($1,000); 4. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 232 points; 5. Kyle
Larson, California, 224 points
2021 – 1. Gio Scelzi, California, 267 points ($6,000); 2.
Brian Brown, Missouri, 240 points ($2,500); 3. Justin Henderson, South
Dakota, 211 points ($1,000); 4. Cory Eliason, California, 200 points; 5.
Shane Golobic, California, 182 points
2019 - 1. James McFadden, Victoria, Aust., 276 points; 2.
Aaron Reutzel, Texas, 257 points; 3. Cory Eliason, California, 234 points;
4. Brian Brown, Missouri, 213 points; 5. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 205
2018 - 1. Carson Macedo, California, 330 points ($2,000); 2.
Gio Scelzi, California, 287 points ($1,250); 3. Terry McCarl, Iowa, 256
points ($750); 4. Tim Kaeding, California, 240 points; 5. Cory Eliason,
California, 233 points
2017 - 1. Brian Brown, Missouri, 332 points ($1,500); 2.
Greg Hodnett, Pennsylvania, 261 points; 3. Brad Sweet, California, 238
points; 4. Ian Madsen, New South Wales, 236 points; 5. Trey Starks,
Washington, 218 points
2016 – 1. Jamie Veal, Victoria, 271 points ($2,500); 2. Ian
Madsen, New South Wales, 257 points ($1,000); 3. Danny Lasoski, Missouri,
222 points ($500); 4. Terry McCarl, Iowa 221 points; 5. Kerry Madsen, New
South Wales, 217 points.
2015 – 1., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 277 points ($2,500); 2.,
Danny Lasoski, Missouri, 275 points ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 259
points ($500); 4., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 246 points; 5., Kerry Madsen,
New South Wales, 234 points.
2014 – 1., Brian Brown, Missouri, 296 points ($2,500); 2.,
Mark Dobmeier, North Dakota, 271 points ($1,000); 3., Terry McCarl, Iowa,
257 points ($500); 4., Ian Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 232 points;
5., Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Texas, 219 points.
2013 - 1., Kevin Swindell, Tennessee, 312 points ($2,500);
2., Brian Brown, Missouri, 288 points ($1,000); 3., Kyle Larson, California,
285 points ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 268 points; 5., Jason
Johnson, Louisiana, 250 points.
2012 - 1., Kyle Larson, California, 350 points ($2,500); 2.,
Brian Brown, Missouri, 276 points ($1,000); 3., Tim Kaeding, California, 268
points ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 253 points; 5., Tim Shaffer,
Pennsylvania, 246 points.
2011 - 1., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 321 points ($2,500);
2., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 291 points ($1,000); 3., Jason Johnson,
Louisiana, 259 points ($500); 4., Daryn Pittman, Oklahoma, 237 points; 5.,
Tim Shaffer, Pennsylvania, 227 points.
2010 – 1., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 276 points ($2,500);
2., Brooke Tatnell, New South Wales, Australia, 229 ($1,000); 3., Jason
Johnson, Louisiana, 219 ($500); 4., Bronson Maeschen, Iowa, 215; 5., Brian
Brown, Missouri, 207.
2009 - 1., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 276 points ($2,500); 2.,
Brian Brown, Missouri, 253 ($1,000); 3., Johnny Herrera, New Mexico, 239
($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 224; 5., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 213.
2008 - 1., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 314 points ($2,500); 2.,
Billy Alley, Nebraska, 274 ($1,000); 3., Brooke Tatnell ($500), New South
Wales, Australia, 271; 4., Tyler Walker, California, 261; 5., Jason Johnson,
Louisiana, 233.
2007 – 1., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 266 points ($2,500); 2.,
Kaley Gharst, Illinois, 252 ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 249 ($500);
4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 192; 5., Jonathan Allard, California, 182.
2006 – 1., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 309 points ($2,500);
2., Billy Alley, Nebraska, 247 ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 227
($500); 4., Don Droud, Jr., Nebraska, 201; 5., Gary Wright, Texas, 187.
2005 – 1., Billy Alley, Nebraska, 303 points ($2,500); 2.,
Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 258 ($1,000); 3., Daryn Pittman,
Oklahoma, 235; 4., Jesse Hockett, Missouri, 227; 5., Jesse Giannetto, Iowa,
214.
2004 - 1., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 217 points ($3,000); 2.,
Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 183; 3., Zach Chappell, Oklahoma,
182; 4., Tim Kaeding, California, 165; 5., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 160.
2003 – 1., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 238 points ($2,500); 2.,
Erin Crocker, Massachusetts, 186; 3., Travis Rilat, Texas, 183; 4., Kerry
Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 177; 5., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 175.
2002 – 1., Ricky Logan, Arkansas, 202 points ($1,500); 2.,
Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 186; 3., Daryn Pittman, Oklahoma, 171; 4., Brad
Furr, California, 170; 5., Kasey Kahne, Washington, 160.
Those seeking information on the two participating tracks of the MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award are encouraged to visit their websites at www.knoxvilleraceway.com and www.oskychallenges.com, respectively.
Tanner Carrick 2nd at Forni-Humphreys Classic
PETERSEN MEDIA: Fresh off of a win at Placerville Speedway one week ago, Tanner Carrick and the Carrick Motorsports team returned to the famed bullring on Saturday night with $8585 on the line for the winner, and after a hard fought battle with Dominic Gorden, Carrick ultimately settled for a second place finish.
“Clark and everyone gave me a great car, I just made a mistake when we were out front on traffic and it cost us a win,” Carrick said. “Gorden was good, and he was even better in open track so once we got out front after that caution he was tough to catch.”
With 35 cars checked into the pit area for the track’s crowned jewel for weekly action, Carrick timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T in seventh fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick raced his way into the second position but needed to get to the top spot to guarantee a berth in the redraw. Finishing second, Carrick has some good fortune on his side and ended up being the fastest qualifier in his heat to transfer so earned that redraw spot.
Pulling the four in the draw, Carrick got off to a great start when the 30-lapper went green on the freshly groomed Placerville Speedway. Racing into third on the eighth lap, Carrick continued to patiently work his way forward amongst the lead group of cars.
Taking over second on the 12th lap, Carrick slid into the lead in front of the packed crowd on the 14th lap as the leaders raced through extremely dense traffic. Leading two laps, Carrick would need to quickly get out of the gas on the 16th lap and it allowed Dominic Gorden to close and take over the lead before the first stoppage of the race came on the 18th lap.
When the race resumed, Carrick settled into second as Gorden quickly gapped the field before the yellow flew a lap later. The next restart saw Gorden again gap Carrick as he held down second and waited until traffic came into play in the closing laps.
Not quite able to close like he had hoped in the final laps, Carrick closed his night out with a hard fought second place finish.
“When there is big money on the line you obviously push a little harder to get those wins, and I think I pushed a little too hard too early and it bit us,” Carrick added. “Still, a great night and a good result heading into some big races the next month.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 39, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 21, Top 10’s: 27
ON TAP: Carrick and team will travel to Ocean Speedway this Friday and Saturday night for the Johnny Key Classic.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Justin Sanders 4th at Forni-Humphreys Classic with Dale Miller Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA- Checking in at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night and taking part in the lucrative Mark Forni-CJ Humphreys Classic, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports continued to run extremely well on the hill as Sanders tallied a fourth place finish after taking the green flag from the eighth starting spot.
“We had another good car, but the way the track was and the way our draw went it kind of hurt us,” Justin Sanders said. “We had a couple of really long green flag runs to get going, but it was tricky to make up ground and we just kind of took what we could, and I made a couple of mistakes pushing it. ”
35 cars packed into the pit area at Placerville Speedway, and Sanders got the night underway by timing the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in 4th fastest after going out very late in the qualifying session.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders flexed his muscle early as he mashed the throttle and left the field behind. Surging to the win, Sanders punched his ticket into the 30-lap feature event and also earned a spot in the redraw where the eighth placed him in the fourth row of the main.
Following a track prep session prior to pushing out for the ‘A’, Sanders was set for action as he took his spot in the fourth row. When the race came to life, the Aromas, CA pilot quickly moved into sixth as over half of the race clicked by before a stoppage was needed.
During the extended green flag run Sanders continued to search around the extremely slick surface as moved into 5th on the 10th lap before taking the fourth spot as the red flag was needed on the 18th lap.
Making an uncharacteristic mistake when the action resumed, Sanders slipped back to eighth as he slipped over the edge of the rack but wasted no time making up for lost time.
As the laps clicked off Sanders was back into fifth on the 25th lap, and then raced into fourth with just three laps left in the race.
When the 30-lapper came to a close, Sanders capped the night off with a fourth place finish.
“I was trying to use that restart to make some momentum and get some driver forward, I just misjudged a little,” he said. “Thankful to have a fast car to drive, and looking forward to trying again at Chico, CA in a few weeks.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 9, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-9, Top-10’s-9
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders will return to action on August 21st in Chico, CA.
Triple Dose of Iconic Missouri Venues for POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League August 16-18
Belleville, IL. (8/6/24) Adding to a robust yearly seasonal schedule of outstanding and premier open-wheel events, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next headline a triple shot of Show-Me-State destination dirt tracks with visits to Midway Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and the Missouri State Fair Speedway on August 16-18.
Debuting at Midway Speedway, in Lebanon Missouri, on Friday, August 16th the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will headline ‘The Showdown Nationals presented by Start2Finish TV’; additional classes of competition are also slated to include the POWRi-sanctioned Super Stock, B-Mod, Pure Stock, and Midwest Mod divisions as well as the crowd-favorite Crown Vic class for a full night of on-track enthusiasm.
Returning in heightened anticipation to the ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks’, in Wheatland Missouri, on Saturday, August 17th the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will showcase a night of on-track adrenaline festivities with additional classes of competition scheduled to include the POWRi 305 Sprints, POWRi Super Stock, and USRA Stock Car divisions.
Headlining competition at the historic half-mile in Sedalia Missouri to conclude the Missouri State Fair activities as well as the triple-threat Missouri sweep; classes scheduled to compete include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, POWRi B-Mod, and POWRi Super Stock divisions.
Friday, August 16 | Midway Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:30 PM
Hot Laps 7:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496434.
Saturday, August 17 | Lucas Oil Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps 6:30 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/490998.
Sunday, August 18 | Missouri State Fair Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 12:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 5:30 PM
Engine Heat: 5:45 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Additional event-specific details can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496437.
The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League for each night will be 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-20:$500. All Non-Qualifiers: $100.
Current Top-10 placements in the 2024 points in the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League standings will receive one FREE pit pass for each night of entered competition on August 16-18.
All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
Complete Midway Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews, and facility features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting Midway Speedway on Facebook | 22301 Hwy B Lebanon, MO 65536.
Additional details including the yearly schedule, guest information, and driver dashboard can be accessed online at www.lucasoilspeedway.com or follow along on Facebook and Twitter | 18842 Speedway Drive Wheatland, MO 65779 | (417) 282-5984.
More information on the Missouri State Fair Speedway including fair times and prices can be found on Social Media Platforms or at www.mostatefair.com | 2503 West 16th Street Sedalia, MO 65301 | 660-530-5600.
Sign up for a subscription and catch all the excitement LIVE or ON-DEMAND, visit www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing, and on Facebook at POWRi.
POWRi to Sanction Texas Sprint Series; Start2Finish Signs as Presenting Series Sponsor
Belleville, IL. (8/6/24) Adding attraction within the Lonestar State, Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. (POWRi) is excited to announce the sanctioning of the Texas Sprint Series (TSS) for the 2024 racing season and beyond. In a move that promises to elevate the series to new heights, POWRi's involvement will bring enhanced organization, media coverage, and competitive opportunities to the Texas-based sprint car series.
As part of this thrilling development, Start2Finish TV, a growing name in streaming services and promotion, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Texas Sprint Series. This partnership is set to bring a fresh wave of enthusiasm and professional support to the series, benefiting drivers, teams, and fans alike.
“The sanctioning by POWRi and the sponsorship from Start2Finish mark a new era for the Texas Sprint Series,” stated Chris Walters, Director of the Texas Sprint Series. “These partnerships will not only boost the operational aspects of our series but also offer our competitors greater exposure and more opportunities to highlight their talents.”
Debuting in 2024 in a Texas-sized POWRi 410, Elite Outlaw, and Texas Sprint Series Showdown at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track during the Fall Double-Header. Featuring the fast-paced actions of the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints, running in conjunction with the Elite Outlaw Sprints, as well as the introduction support of the POWRi Texas Sprint Series on October 4-5.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Texas Sprint Series into the POWRi sanctioning family,” said Series Director Talin Turner of POWRi. “This partnership aligns thoroughly with our mission to promote and support grassroots racing across the country. Our goal is to support the growth of this exciting series and to help create memorable experiences on and off the track, we believe in the potential of the Texas Sprint Series and are committed to contributing to the overall success.”
Starting with a limited schedule of three races in 2024 with future expansions already in place for next season and beyond, the POWRi Texas Sprint Series presented by Start2Finish TV will also host the enticing asphalt event at Houston Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 19th.
Continue to monitor the website and social media postings for future event information, series developments, and overall updates about the POWRi Texas Sprint Series presented by Start2Finish TV.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, and on Facebook at POWRi.
ALL IN: Brian Brown aims in on 63rd Knoxville Nationals
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 6, 2024) - For much of the open wheel world, all eyes will be on Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and for Higginsville, Missouri’s Brian Brown, it will be no different, ready to tackle the “Granddaddy Of Them All” beginning with qualifying on Thursday, August 8.
For Brown, ace of his own Brian Brown Racing, Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car and former multi-time 360 Knoxville Nationals champion, a “410” Knoxville Nationals championship would be a first-ever achievement, permanently placing himself in the history books alongside other winners such as Steve Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Donny Schatz, and reigning champ, Kyle Larson.
Although unable to defend his 360 Knoxville Nationals title, “Blackjack” will roll into the 63rd running of the coveted Knoxville Nationals (August 7-10) with a recent top-five to his credit, two to be exact, finishing third during 360 preliminary action before finishing fourth in the weekend finale; he started ninth.
“We’re most definitely excited about our qualifying night on Thursday,” Brown stated. “We had a great 360 Knoxville Nationals effort. We were in a great position to win on Friday during our preliminary night, but it just didn’t play out 100 percent and we ended up third. Our car in Saturday’s final was a rocket ship. Able to drive ourselves from ninth to fourth, just needed a caution late to bunch the field back up again. Hard to tell what would have happened then.”
Adding to his recent momentum kick, Brian Brown finished tenth in the Sunday night Capitani Classic at Knoxville, followed by a ninth-place score in Monday’s Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway. In addition, Brown set Quick Time in Sunday’s Capitani, racing on to a runner-up finish during heat race competition. Blackjack would go on to start second on the main event grid.
“In the ‘A’ we tried some things that we’ve never done before, just trying to make some extra gains,” Brown, about the Capitani, said. “Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t. That’s all part of racing, especially at this level. We now know what we need to do to improve and I’m confident in saying we are more than ready for Thursday.”
ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 9 Top-Tens: 21
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge.
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64TH JOHNNY KEY CLASSIC SET FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT OCEAN SPEEDWAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 6, 2024) – Ocean Speedway in Watsonville at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will host the 64th Johnny Key Classic on Friday and Saturday nights with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo 360 Sprint Cars competing each night.
Both nights also include Western Midget Racing and Hobby Stocks. Four Bangers will join the excitement on Friday night as well.
Adult tickets are $25 each night. On Friday night, pit gates open at 2pm with pill draw closing at 4:30pm followed by the drivers meeting at 4:45pm Spectator gates open at 4:30pm. On Saturday night, all times will be one hour earlier. For more information visit www.OceanSpeedway.com
Opening night on Friday hands out $2,000 to the Ocean Sprints winner, while Saturday’s finale is $3,000 to win, $1,000 for second, and $800 for third.
Each night will have a guaranteed $300 to start the main event. Extra money will also be on the line for fast time and hard charger both nights in memory of JP Morgan, who considered the Key Classic to be his favorite event.
Dominic Scelzi is the defending Johnny Key Classic winner, taking both the 2022 and 2023 editions. The Johnny Key Classic was first held in 1954, just two months after his death. The event took place at the San Jose Speedway between 1954 and 1977, then moved to the San Jose Fairgrounds Speedway dirt track from 1978 through 1999. The event was revived in 2007 after an eight-year absence when promoter John Prentice brought the race back as an event at Ocean Speedway. It has been a mainstay on the 360 Sprint Car calendar since then.
The former winners list of the Johnny Key Classic is a who’s who of motorsports in Northern California, with winners including four-time winner Howard Kaeding, three wins for Clyde Palmer, and two wins each for Burt Foland, Bill Scott, Scott Luhdorff, Chuck Miller, Brent Kaeding, Ronnie Day, Tommy Tarlton, Rico Abreu, and Justin Sanders. Nick Rescino leads all drivers with six triumphs.
Salinas’ Caleb Debem leads the 2024 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo standings after 11 features completed. 2022 champion Kurt Nelson of Gilroy is second in the standings ahead of Bradley Dillard of Oakdale, Chris Nelson of Gilroy, and Vince Giannotta of Hollister.
Other Ocean Sprints feature winners this year include Bud Kaeding with two triumphs including on Friday August 2, two wins for Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, and single victories for Dominic Gorden of Clovis, Cole Macedo of Lemoore, Concord’s Joey Ancona, and Gauge Garcia of Lemoore.
The Western Midget Racing action is part of its Triple Crown Series which began at the Howard Kaeding Classic. Friday pays $500 to win and Saturday pays $1200 to the victor. Oakley’s Bryant Bell, Santa Cruz’ Logan Mitchell, and San Jose’s Anthony Bruno are the top drivers in the championship battle in 2024.
2023 Hobby Stock champion Joe Gallaher leads 2020 IMCA Sport Modified champion Adriane Frost in the Hobby Stock battle this season. Joe’s grandson Bobby is third in the standings.
Four Banger racing has had six different feature winners this season. Peter Vannerus of Felton has steered his blue and orange pickup truck into the points lead ahead of Thomas Cumming of San Jose and former champion Nicole Beardsley of Felton.
Past Winners of the Johnny Key Classic: 1955 Al Pombo 1956 Clyde Palmer 1957 Ray Raineri 1958 Rick Henderson 1959 George Benson 1960 Marshall Sargent 1961 Clyde Palmer 1962 Clyde Palmer(3) 1963 Marshall Sargent 1964 George Snider 1965 Burt Foland 1966 Burt Foland(2) 1967 Bill Scott 1968 Howard Kaeding 1969 Bill Scott(2) 1970 Don Epperson 1971 Everett Edlund 1972 Nick Rescino 1973 Howard Kaeding 1974 Nick Rescino 1975 Nick Rescino 1976 Tony Ringo 1977 Danny O’Neill 1978 Johnny Brazil 1979 Howard Kaeding 1980 Brent Kaeding 1981 Mike Sargent 1982 Nick Rescino 1983 John Viel 1984 Nick Rescino 1985 Rich Voss 1986 Nick Rescino(6) 1987 Howard Kaeding(4) 1988 Rod Spencer 1989 Scott Luhdorff 1990 Danny Olmstead 1991 Terry McCarl 1992 Scott Luhdorff(2) 1993 Chuck Miller 1994 Chuck Miller(2) 1995 Rick Martin 1996 Bud Kaeding 1997 Craig Smith 1998 Ronnie Day 1999 Eric Rossi 2007 Jason Statler 2008 Brent Kaeding (2) 2009 Tommy Tarlton 2010 Tim Kaeding 2011 Ronnie Day (2) 2012 Tommy Tarlton (2) 2013 Rico Abreu 2014 Rico Abreu (2) 2015 Andy Forsberg 2016 Justin Sanders 2017 Buddy Kofoid 2018 Tanner Thorson 2019 Justin Sanders (2) 2020 Mitchell Faccinto 2021 Shane Golobic 2022 Dominic Scelzi 2023 Dominic Scelzi
Xavier Doney concludes Indiana Sprint Week; Knoxville Nationals on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (August 5, 2024) – It was a tough week in the Hoosier State for Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing, and although the Odessa, Missouri-based open wheel program missed A-Main competition in each night of their Indiana Sprint Week agenda, the potential, drive and determination was there, highlighting all attempts with a near miss at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 1 – fifth in the consolation Semi with only four making the cut.
In addition, Doney, wheelman of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprinter, was well within a transfer position in Saturday’s consolation Semi at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, that until disaster struck resulting in an upside-down race car. Contact with the outside retaining wall was the culprit, battling for third at the time of the incident.
Across the Midwest in Grain Valley, Missouri, Natalie Doney, the younger sister and teammate of Xavier Doney – also in charge of a Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car – was in action at Valley Speedway, eventually concluding her 305 sprint car start with a top-ten score on Saturday, August 3. The top-ten, finishing eighth officially, was her second at the Valley short track since June 1.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will resume their 2024 campaign with
the coveted 63rd Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville,
Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint
Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July
26.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
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Westfall highlights demanding Indiana Sprint Week campaign with impressive top-ten at Kokomo; USAC schedule to continue at Red Hill
ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 5, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (August 5, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports put together an impressive campaign in their 2024 Indiana Sprint Week agenda, not only recording seven consecutive feature starts against a stout level of USAC National Sprint Cars competition, but ultimately highlighting their crisscross through the Hoosier State with an impressive rally at Kokomo Speedway, climbing from a provisional starting position to finish within the top-ten.
Westfall, driver of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished ninth in his Kokomo Speedway appearance, commencing July 27 action from the outside of row 13. The top-ten was Westfall’s sixth of the 2024 season, all of which highlighted with a victory at Paragon in late June.
In addition to his top-ten at the Kokomo bullring, Westfall’s other Indiana Sprint Week results include a 15th-place score at Lincoln Park on July 26, 12th at Lawrenceburg on July 30, 12th at Circle City on July 31, 15th at Terre Haute on August 1, 13th at Tri-State on August 3, and 20th at Bloomington on August 4. Other ISW stats include three heat race victories, as well as a six-spot charge at Indianapolis’ Circle City.
“It’s the biggest week of the year for us and we enjoy the opportunity to be a part of it each and every time. We’re always striving to do better, everyone is, but we’re happy with our outcome,” Westfall expressed. “Can’t thank Ray and all of Ray Marshall Motorsports enough for the opportunity. We have a little bit of time before our USAC schedule resumes, but we’ll be ready to go.”
ON DECK: Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Thursday, August 15.
SPECIAL THANKS: Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
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STATS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 2 Top-Tens: 6
HIGHLIGHTS: Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23. Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27.
Chris Andrews rebounds with top-ten at Fremont Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FREMONT, Ohio (August 5, 2024) – The weekend prior may have resulted in some tough finishes for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but the Sandusky ace rebounded big on Saturday, August 3, concluding Fremont Speedway’s Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) program with a top-ten outcome – his fifth of the 2024 season.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com, No. 15C sprinter, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, advancing two positions after starting from the outside of row five. In fact, Andrews, the former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion, was as high as fourth before settling for eighth at the final checkers, nearly clinching his first top-five of the year.
“Much better on Saturday, that’s for sure,” Andrews was quick to state. “We were better than eighth, just slipped back some before the end. Hats off to the team and all of their efforts. It’s hard to believe we’re already into August, but we’re not done yet. We’re hoping to keep this momentum going.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with an off weekend, followed by a return visit to Attica Raceway Park in
Attica, Ohio, on Friday, August 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 5
Hutchison records top-ten in RUSH Sprints debut; Tri-City
return set for August 11
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. (August 5, 2024) – A weekend visit to Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, resulted in a top-ten appearance for Western Pennsylvania’s own Cullen Hutchison and car owner Joe Lockhart, doing so in Hutchison’s first-ever RUSH Sprints start on Sunday evening, August 4. The 12-year-old out of Butler finished tenth in his top-ten outcome, commencing the Fan Appreciation Night program from row eight; there were 18 cars entered for action.
For Hutchison, who made the jump to the RUSH level from the national micro sprint scene, the experience was rewarding, as well as exciting, already setting aim on another weekend visit to Tri-City Raceway Park with car owner Joe Lockhart on Sunday, August 11.
“That was a great experience and a lot of fun,” Cullen Hutchison, driver of the Lockhart Raceway No. 83, said. “I can’t thank Joe Lockhart and Lockhart Raceway enough for this opportunity, and a big thanks to Logan Lockhart for some driving tips. It’s a dream come true to be racing a sprint car and I’m ready to do it again.”
ON DECK:
Cullen Hutchison and car owner Joe Lockhart will visit Tri-City Raceway Park
in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 11.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Cullen Hutchison would like to thank all of his marketing partners including
Lockhart Raceway in Seneca, Pennsylvania.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Eliason and RSR secure top-fives in 360 Nationals
preliminary and finale; To be featured in today’s Sprint Car Open House at
American Table/P.O.Box
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) put it all together in Knoxville Raceway’s annual 360 Knoxville Nationals, not only securing back-to-back top-five appearances in Friday’s preliminary as well as Saturday’s finale, but ultimately highlighting the three-day showcase with a podium, doing so in Friday’s preliminary A-Main.
Eliason, driver of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished second in his preliminary outing, commencing action from the outside of row two. A rally from fifth to third during heat race competition set the tone for his eventual feature performance.
Eliason and RSR raced on to finish fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale; they started third.
“Overall, happy with our 360 Knoxville Nationals effort. We were strong both nights out and that’s really motivating heading into the Nationals this weekend,” Eliason stated. “Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for this opportunity. This is a home game for us in some respect, and I couldn’t be more excited to be here. This is the place where everyone wants to win, and like everyone else, that’s our goal.”
Unfortunately, Eliason’s effort in the Capitani Classic on Sunday, August 4, was shy of his 360 Knoxville Nationals campaign, capping the weekend-ending showstopper in the evening’s B-Main.
Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing will continue their busy stretch in the Hawkeye State with another full week of competition, continuing on with Southern Iowa Speedway’s Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.
Before the team arrives at Southern Iowa Speedway, they’ll pay a visit to American Table Restaurant/ The P.O. Box Sports Bar in Oskaloosa, Iowa, headlining the Sprint Car Open House beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, visit American Table and The P.O. Box on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555881659276.
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024
campaign with Southern Iowa Speedway’s 29th Annual Front Row Challenge on
Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August
7-10.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished
fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 21
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Reutzel and RSR consistent in 360 Nationals/Capitani
Classic effort; To be featured in today’s Sprint Car Open House at American
Table/P.O.Box
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) put together a sound effort in Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Knoxville Nationals (August 1-3) and Capitani Classic (August 4), not only qualifying for each of the respective main events, but racing on to finish 14th in back-to-back fashion – an incredible feat considering 102 entries made the call for the 360 Nationals, and 82 for the annual Capitani Classic.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, utilized a solid preliminary effort on Thursday to lock themselves into Saturday’s 360 Knoxville Nationals main event, kicking things off with the fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by an eventual B-Main victory and a charge from 21st to 15th.
A heat race victory in Sunday’s Capitani Classic propelled the Clute, Texas, native to the evening’s headliner.
Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing will continue their busy stretch in the Hawkeye State with another full week of competition, continuing on with Southern Iowa Speedway’s Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.
Before the team arrives at Southern Iowa Speedway, they’ll pay a visit to American Table Restaurant/ The P.O. Box Sports Bar in Oskaloosa, Iowa, headlining the Sprint Car Open House beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, visit American Table and The P.O. Box on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555881659276.
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024
campaign with Southern Iowa Speedway’s 29th Annual Front Row Challenge on
Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August
7-10.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360
main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the
top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360
action and eighth during 410 action.
Stats:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 24
Top-Tens: 28
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
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Carquest And Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Celebrate Automotive Aftermarket Parts Provider’s Golden Anniversary
Donny Schatz and the No. 15 Team to Chase 12th Knoxville Nationals Title
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2024) – With the 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals kicking off this week in Iowa, the familiar No. 15 of Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) will carry a distinct gleaming hue. Teaming up with marketing partner Carquest to help celebrate the iconic brand’s golden anniversary on the biggest stage in Sprint Car racing, the TSR entry will carry a specialty scheme keynoted in gold chrome and Carquest blue as the team helps the automotive aftermarket parts provider celebrate its 50-year anniversary.
“This is one of sprint car racing’s crown jewel events, and we’re thrilled to partner with Tony Stewart Racing to feature Carquest and our 50 years of serving customers with excellence,” said Mike Cooper, Advance Auto Parts and Carquest senior vice president, professional sales. “Donny Schatz has had an incredibly competitive season representing Carquest, and our team and family of Carquest independent owners will be following along closely as Donny goes for a record win at the Knoxville Nationals.”
In addition to presenting a chrome paint scheme, the No. 15 team’s pursuit of a 12th Knoxville Nationals crown will also pay tribute to the independent spirit that Carquest’s store owners have persevered with for the past 50 years. The driving force behind the brand’s historic success, TSR will also host five of the top fundraising store owners for Carquest’s Hire Heroes USA Fundraiser that took place earlier this year with the brand family.
Those stores and respective owners who will join TSR for this week’s Knoxville Nationals include:
Carquest of Vandalia Owner: Randy Meyers Belgrade Auto Supply Owners: Sam Green & Jeremy Meirhofer Kittrell Auto Supply Owner: Buddy Kittrell D & M Auto Owner: Doug Urmston Carquest of Mexico Owner: Randy Meyers
For a fifth consecutive season, Carquest, an American automotive parts distribution network owned and operated by Advance through over 1,100 independent retailers, has supported TSR and Schatz as a co-primary partner as the team for four seasons. Carquest is part of the Advance Auto Parts family, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers with over 4,700+ locations across North America.
The busiest 10 days of Sprint Car racing saw the TSR team post a fifth-place finish on Friday, Aug. 2 to kick-off the weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (I-55 Raceway) with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series (WoO.) On Saturday, Schatz and the No. 15 team found their way to the podium with the 10-Time WoO Champion driving to a hard fought second place run in the prestigious Ironman 55 event at I-55 Raceway. Making the overnight drive from Missouri to Iowa, Schatz and the No. 15 team wrapped up a three-day stretch of racing with a ninth-place finish at Knoxville Raceway in the Capitani Classic.
Schatz and the No. 15 team open their pursuit of the 2024 Knoxville Nationals title this Wednesday, Aug. 7. Hotlaps are slated to begin at 7 pm CT with a full racing program to follow. All four nights of the Knoxville Nationals can be streamed live using the DIRTvision.com streaming service. For additional details pertaining to the Knoxville Nationals, please visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com.
Andy Forsberg Salvages 10th Place Finish at Forni-Humphreys Classic
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night to take part in the 19th Forni-Humphreys Tribute, Andy Forsberg had a tough night that he was able to manage as he picked up a 10th place finish.
“We were just kind of a step off all night, but we put ourselves in a good enough spot to where I could fake it and hang on to a Top-10,” Andy Forsberg said. “We have been running the car that got bent in Oregon, so now we may need to go through and see if something is fatigued or more bent now because we just were not very good.”
35 cars checked into Placerville Speedway with over $8500 up for grabs to the winner. Forsberg got the night kicked off by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg slipped back a couple of spots as he worked around the slick Placerville Speedway surface and ended up finishing fourth.
With the fast qualifier in his heat race failing to transfer, Forsberg was the fastest to transfer through his eat and earned a spot in the redraw where the seven-pill put him in the fourth row of the 30-lapper.
On the slick surface, Forsberg just simply could not get going as he had the last few weeks on the Ľ mile bullring. Battling between 9th and 12th for the duration of the feature, Forsberg continued to search around the slick surface trying to find grip as laps clicked off quickly.
Keeping right with fellow Championship hopefuls, Tony Gomes and Bubba DeCaires, Forsberg was able to keep his mount in the Top-10 as he finished his night off with a 10th place finish.
“We have a couple of weeks off before we get back to racing when the High Limit Series comes to town,” Andy Forsberg said. “It will give us some time to do some homework and hopefully run well in front of our hometown fans when the National guys come to town.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-31, Wins-4, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-21
ON TAP: Forsberg will be idle this week but returns to action on August 17th at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Tony Gomes Earns Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award at Forni-Humphreys Classic
PETERSEN MEDIA- Though he would have preferred to be on the top of the podium celebrating his second career Forni-Humphreys Classic win on Saturday night, Tony Gomes still earned quite the consolation prize as his charge form from 18th to 8th earned him the Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award that was lucrative in its own right.
“Saturday got off to a great start for the team, but I made a mistake in the heat race that put us in a hole,” Tony Gomes said. “We had a great car all night, so we were able to dig out and to earn the Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award in honor of our fallen brother is pretty cool.”
With 35 cars checked in to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tony Gomes and the C&M Motorsports team got off to a quick start as the Modesto, CA pilot timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, a unique track on this night saw a cushion build in one and two about halfway up the track surface. Charging into one and two when the heat went green, Gomes caught it wrong and nearly got his mount upside down as he brought his entry to a stop and was forced to the back of the pack.
Finishing sixth in his heat, Gomes was forced into the semi, where he lined up in the fifth position with only four transfers into the $8585-to-win feature event up for grabs.
On the slick surface, Gomes was able to make a couple of big moves early as he worked his way into the second position. Hanging on to finish second, Gomes was safely in the 30-lap feature but he was mired deep in the field as he rolled off from the 18th starting position.
Following a rework on the racing surface prior to the feature event, Gomes was set as he took the green from the 18th starting position. As the race came to life it quickly got into a great rhythm as laps began clicking off in rapid fire fashion with no stoppages.
Working his way forward, Gomes was just outside of the Top-10 when the red flag was needed on the 18th lap. Once the action resumed, he continued his fight forward as he was able to get by the likes of Andy Forsberg and Bubba DeCaires as he moved into eighth in the closing laps.
As the laps wound down, Gomes staked his claim inside the Top-10 and capped his charge off with a run from 18th to 8th to earn the Davy Thomas Hard Charger and take home over $2000 in doing so.
“As we get down to the end of the point season you do start looking at the points battle and for us we salvaged a few points and gained on the three drivers that are ahead of us,” Gomes added. “I really want to thank Cody, Mandi, and the guys for their continued faith in me, and staying positive when things get a little tough.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes are TBD on their next event at this time.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-10
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Dakota Albright Continues Rookie Campaign At Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Eager to get back to racing after having his feature event cut short last week, Dakota Albright saw a miscue in his heat race put himself in a deep hole for the rest of the night at Placerville Speedway this past Saturday night that ultimately kept him out of the 30-lap feature event.
“I felt good heading into Saturday night, and I knew I just needed to put us in a good spot with my qualifying laps,” Albright said. “I ended up timing in good enough to give us a shot to get the transfer in our heat, but I made a mistake and biked up which cost us too much track position.”
35 cars packed into Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the 19th Annual Forni-Humphreys Classic, and Albright got his night underway by timing the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/Sacramento Battery/Morgan Precision Roofing backed No. 34 in 10th quickest in his qualifying group.
Lining up in the fifth starting position in his heat race, Albright was focused on getting into the Top-4 and earning the automatic transfer out of his heat race. When the heat race came to life, the Waterford, CA driver quickly worked into fourth, but he then biked up the racetrack and slipped back seventh.
On the outside looking in, Albright made a couple of laps on the bottom groove before moving to the top to try to find some late race magic. Getting back into sixth, Albright ran out of time in his heat and ultimately finished seventh which put him in the 12-lap ‘B’ Main.
Lining up in the sixth row of the ‘B’, Albright hit the track on a fresh surface as it had just underwent a quick tune up session with slick conditions greeting the field up until this point.
With the high groove the preferred line in the semi, Albright continued to figure out the Placerville Speedway cushion as he was able to get up into ninth. Though well out of a transfer spot, he continued to run the top and actually worked into eighth on the final lap with a car getting out of sorts on in front of him on the final stanza.
“It was a tough field with it being a big race, but with how I felt the last couple of nights out I was hopeful and eager for this past weekend,” Albright said. “If I can run a mistake free heat race, that changes the night drastically, but in hindset I was able to make a lot of laps and run the cushion for a lot of laps so I just need to log those and look ahead.”
Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.
ON TAP: Albright’s next event is TBD with the track having an extended break on the horizon with the Knoxville Nationals, and High Limit and World of Outlaws West Coast Swings impending.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.
You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.
WILLISON RETURNS TO MUST SEE COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY AT BERLIN
August 4, 2024 – Holly, Michigan - Langley, British Columbia, Canadian driver Aaron Willison headlines a stout field of Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts sprint cars heading into this Saturday’s August 10 event at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.
Willison has been nothing short of sensational in MSR competition in 2024. Despite missing two races, he still finds himself sitting tenth in the series championship points chase.
He made his MSR debut at Lancaster Motorplex June 1 in Lancaster, New York. He was sensational right out of the box in the Dick Myers owned #50m Mopar powered machine. Starting in the seventh starting spot, Willison put on a thrilling drive to the front and worked himself into position for a shot at the win on the final corner of the final lap of the race. He was able to get alongside eventual race winner Bobby Santos III to no avail and was forced to settle for second place.
In victory lane he commented on his late race charge to MSR PA announcer Jacob Seelman. “One or two more laps, and I think we might have gotten him,” said Willison. “It was such a pleasure to drive this 50m for Dick Myers; he put together a rocket tonight. It was rolling really well. It’s a shame that track position got the best of us at the end, but we had fun driving up through the field.”
Even race winner Santos acknowledged how much of a threat Willison was. “That was tough, both in the middle and at the end,” said Santos in victory lane. “That 50 car has been the model of [asphalt] winged sprint car racing for a long time now, and then putting someone as talented as Aaron Willison in it is a scary thing. He was coming there at the end.”
In Willison’s most recent MSR appearance at Owosso Speedway on June 22, he put it all together and won his first career MSR feature victory in only his second career series start. He won in dominating fashion no less, winning by a ten second plus margin of victory. It was one of the most dominant MSR performances seen in many years.
Willison and car owner Dick Myers have formed a lethal combination. Many believe this is the most dominant the Myers owned car has been since the late Cameron Dodson wheeled the same car in the mid-2000’s.
Competing in MSR events is no easy task for Willison. It’s approximately 2400 miles one way and necessitates a whole day of travel time with layovers. Arriving at the airport early in the morning is a common place.
The duo will now head to Berlin Raceway where Myers has had tremendous success over the years, winning multiple winged sprint car races with different drivers. In addition, Willison is at the top of his game and is fresh off the 50K Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas last December. He also picked up 10K for victory in Colorado last month. If Willison and Myers have it their way, it could be a long night for the competition this Saturday night at Berlin Raceway.
Saturday’s event will also be the second round of the ’Fast
Car Dash’ mini-series.
For more information on Must See Racing please visit
http://www.mustseeracing.com.
CRSA STATEMENT ON PROTEST
A protest was lodged against the No. 80 of Bobby Parrow post-race from last night's CRSA-sanctioned weekly 305 event at Land of Legends Raceway.
The protest was presented to CRSA Director Mike Emhof post-A-Main utilizing the proper presentation methods outlined in the 2024 CRSA Rulebook and the RaceSaver National Engine Rule Guidelines. It outlined the legality of the crankshaft installed in the No. 80's engine.
Parrow was notified by CRSA Director Mike Emhof and CRSA Engine Sealing Tech Director Rob Noacker within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the A-Main.
Mr. Parrow's car was impounded and locked into a building for the night. At 9 a.m., Emhof and Noacker met the Parrow team at Land of Legends Raceway, loaded the car into a trailer to be transported and teched at the team's shop and observed the entire process of the technical inspections. Parrow's team cleaned the racecar and removed the engine, placing it on a stand for tech inspection.
Mr. Noacker inspected all four RaceSaver seals and determined they had not been tampered with and were in place, as the tech sheet indicated from the original sealing process. The oil pan was removed and the crankshaft was inspected for proper material, weight and size. All items were found to be in the specification and as noted on the original technical inspection sheet. Other items checked included connecting rods, valve springs and rocker arms; no infractions were found.
We thank Mr. Parrow and his team for working with CRSA throughout this process. The protest money was distributed to Mr. Parrow and Mr. Noacker per the outlined information in the CRSA rulebook. Land of Legends Raceway Promoter Paul Cole was informed of the findings. He will make Mr. Parrow's A-Main points and purse money available.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Eyeing Continued Success at Knoxville Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - PEVELY, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports is heading into another crown jewel event with momentum.
The team ventures to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, this week to tackle the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's, which runs from Wednesday through Saturday. It's an event David Gravel, whose preliminary night is Wednesday, won in 2019. He's guided the team to a second-place finish each of the last two years, including a run from the 22 nd starting position last season.
"We have high expectations," he said. "We have to keep checking boxes off the list and take it one race at a time. It starts with having a good prelim night. If you start in that invert in the feature you know you're in a really good position to have a lot of points. That's what the event is all about - putting yourself in position."
Gravel has produced a top-two result at the marquee event, which showcases 100-plus of the top sprint car drivers in the country, during three of the last four years. He won a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race at Knoxville Raceway in June for his 12 th career 410ci winged sprint car victory at the track. Additionally, Gravel, who leads the World of Outlaws with 13 series triumphs this year, is 2-for-2 this season in six-figure races as he earned his first career Kings Royal title and he won the Joker's Jackpot last month.
"There's highs and lows in racing," he said. "Luckily, we've had more highs this year. Every year has been pretty good. Right now we're on another level as a race team and we're firing on all cylinders."
The team is coming off a pair of top-10 finishes during the Ironman 55 hosted by Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 during the weekend.
Gravel timed in seventh quickest in his group both nights. He placed fourth in a heat race on Friday and third on Saturday. Gravel advanced from 13 th to seventh in the feature on Friday and from 10 th to sixth in the A Main on Saturday.
He is currently leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 90 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
Aug. 2 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 7 (13).
Aug. 3 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (10).
SEASON STATS -
46 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 42 top 10s, 44 top 15s, 44 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Karter Sarff Sweeps Weekend with POWRi National Midgets and Xtreme at I-55 Raceway
Pevely, MO. (8/3/24) Karter Sarff would lead fourteen laps
of thrilling action at Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway to earn his sixth
career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in
conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, on
Saturday Night’s support of the Ironman 55 in exhilarating thirty-five lap
action to earn the $7500-payday.
Early on-track excitement with twenty-four entries to the
POWRi National Midgets, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midgets,
would find Joe Wirth start the action off with a quick-time in group hot-lap
qualifying with a time of 12.830-second as Cannon McIntosh, Karter Sarff,
and Gavin Miller would each notch heat racing victories.
Setting the feature field would find the high-point
qualifier Cannon McIntosh roll an invert of zero to set himself and teammate
Ryan Timms on the front row leading the field as the green flag flew with
Cannon McIntosh gaining the initial advantage on the opening lap as Ryan
Timms, Thomas Meseraull, Karter Sarff, and Hayden Reinbold battled inside
the early top five.
Overtaking for the top spot outside of turn two on lap five
would find Ryan Timms surpassing a bobbling Cannon McIntosh for the lead as
Thomas Meseraull and Karter Sarff battle intently for the final podium
placement as Hayden Reinbold, Zach Daum, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller,
Ashton Torgerson, and Tyler Edwards raced inside the contending top ten.
Bunching the field back together after a lap seven caution,
Cannon McIntosh would use a perfect restart to briefly grab the lead before
Ryan Timms retook the first position. Thomas Meseraull, Karter Sarff, and
Hayden Reinbold would all run different lines within the contending top five
with Sarff taking third low and Meseraull running fourth on the top side as
the night's second caution would wave on lap fifteen.
Restarting smoothly out front, Ryan Timms would attempt to
hold off the quickly gaining Karter Sarff on the low side as Cannon McIntosh
held Thomas Meseraull and Hayden Reinbold at bay with Zach Daum, Ashton
Torgerson, Jade Avedisian, Tyler Edwards, and a hard-charging Chase
McDermand running top ten.
Sticking to the low-line speed, Karter Sarff would shoot to
the lead briefly as Ryan Timms would mount a charge back to the front of the
field with an outstanding battle breaking out for the lead with Karter Sarff
prevailing with ten laps remaining.
Catching lap traffic in the waning laps, Karter Sarff would
never waver from the speedy bottom of I-55 Raceway to sweep the weekend in
gaining his third seasonal victory with Ryan Timms holding the runner-up
spot as Cannon McIntosh finalized the podium placements in a hard-fought
feature.
“I was flat on the mat the whole race and ran out of
tear-offs halfway through, I’m worn out but all I could think about was how
good it was going to be to cash that paycheck,” said an elated Karter Sarff
in the I-55 Raceway winner’s circle.
Flying through the field would find Zach Daum finish fourth
with Thomas Meseraull rounding out the POWRi National Midget League, running
in conjunction with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota,
top-five finishers at Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway in support of the
Ironman 55.
POWRi National Midgets & Xtreme | Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | 8/3/24:
Hoosier Racing Tire Quick Group Qualifying Time: 77-Joe Wirth(12.830)
Flying A Motorsports Heat Race 1 Winner: 71K-Cannon McIntosh
Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race 2 Winner: 21K-Karter Sarff
MVT Services Heat Race 3 Winner: 97-Gavin Miller
Victory Fuel High Point Qualifier: 71K-Cannon McIntosh
Meru Safety Hard Charger: 40-Chase McDermand(+15)
Toyota Racing Development Feature Winner: 21K-Karter Sarff
Feature (35 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[3]; 2. 67-Ryan
Timms[2]; 3. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[1]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 5. 7X-Thomas
Meseraull[4]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[5]; 8.
40-Chase McDermand[23]; 9. 14S-Tyler Edwards[9]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[11];
11. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[12]; 12. 71-Jade Avedisian[10]; 13. 97-Gavin
Miller[6]; 14. 98-Gunnar Setser[8]; 15. 50-Daniel Adler[17]; 16. 51B-Joe B
Miller[15]; 17. 44-Branigan Roark[21]; 18. 7-Shannon McQueen[20]; 19. 77-Joe
Wirth[14]; 20. 66-Jayden Clay[24]; 21. 33-Jacob McFarlin[22]; 22. 72J-Sam
Johnson[19]; 23. 5U-Peter Smith[18]; 24. 56D-Mitchell Davis[13].
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 2. 67-Ryan
Timms[4]; 3. 14S-Tyler Edwards[2]; 4. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[1]; 5.
50-Daniel Adler[7]; 6. 72J-Sam Johnson[6]; 7. 33-Jacob McFarlin[8]; 8.
44-Branigan Roark[5].
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[1];
3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 4. 55-Trevor Cline[6]; 5. 67K-Ashton
Torgerson[7]; 6. 56D-Mitchell Davis[3]; 7. 7-Shannon McQueen[5]; 8.
66-Jayden Clay[8].
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[1]; 2. 7X-Thomas
Meseraull[3]; 3. 98-Gunnar Setser[2]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[7]; 5. 51B-Joe B
Miller[5]; 6. 5U-Peter Smith[6]; 7. 77-Joe Wirth[4]; 8. 40-Chase
McDermand[8].
Qualifying 1 (3 Laps): 1. 67-Ryan Timms, 00:13.112[3]; 2.
71K-Cannon McIntosh, 00:13.113[2]; 3. 14S-Tyler Edwards, 00:13.302[6]; 4.
26-Corbin Rueschenberg, 00:13.313[1]; 5. 44-Branigan Roark, 00:13.442[4]; 6.
72J-Sam Johnson, 00:13.446[8]; 7. 50-Daniel Adler, 00:13.568[7]; 8. 33-Jacob
McFarlin, 00:13.907[5].
Qualifying 2 (3 Laps): 1. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold,
00:12.885[4]; 2. 56D-Mitchell Davis, 00:12.928[6]; 3. 21K-Karter Sarff,
00:12.931[5]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum, 00:12.993[2]; 5. 7-Shannon McQueen,
00:13.214[7]; 6. 55-Trevor Cline, 00:13.229[8]; 7. 67K-Ashton Torgerson,
00:13.253[1]; 8. 66-Jayden Clay, 00:13.546[3].
Qualifying 3 (3 Laps): 1. 77-Joe Wirth, 00:12.830[4]; 2.
7X-Thomas Meseraull, 00:12.864[3]; 3. 98-Gunnar Setser, 00:12.920[6]; 4.
97-Gavin Miller, 00:12.930[2]; 5. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:13.043[1]; 6.
5U-Peter Smith, 00:13.147[5]; 7. 71-Jade Avedisian, 00:13.172[7]; 8.
40-Chase McDermand, 00:13.172[8].
More information about the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota can be found online at www.xtremeoutlawseries.com
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as
race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at
www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at
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UTICA-ROME RAINED OUT DUE TO FORECAST WEATHER
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 2, 2024
VERNON, N.Y. - CRSA officials and track officials at Utica-Rome Speedway have called Friday’s running of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge a rain out due to predicted weather.
Numerous forecasts have predicted skies opening throughout the day that could prevent the track from being ready to race or even the racing card from finishing.
Mike Emhof and BD Motorsports Media are diligently working to secure a new date for the event. Stay tuned for updates on CRSASprints.com and on Facebook/X @CRSASprints.
"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" are now gearing up for the first two-in-two of the season at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway Aug. 9-10 for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series events. Can’t make it? Action can be seen on Dirt Track Digest TV with Penn Can, also available on Race Report TV.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
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Arenz puts on back-to-front show in Plymouth IRA action
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 31, 2024 – With a total of 37 A-main victories covering four diverse racing divisions and a total of three track titles to his credit during his 17-year racing career, The Plymouth Dirt Track is a special place for Travis Arenz.
Considering his resume at the third-mile clay oval, strong performances at his home track shouldn’t come as a surprise. The latest show-stopping fete of Arenz’s impressive accomplishment-filled career came on Saturday, July 27 when “Mr. Excitement” came through the B main to record a stirring top-five showing in a Bumper to Bumper 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The night got off to an extremely slow start for the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. racer as he timed in 25th quick in the 28-car IRA field with a lap of 13.196 seconds on a rapidly drying out racing surface.
After being buried in the ninth starting position in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, Arenz advanced three spots to come home sixth to fall just one spot out of an automatic transfer to the 25-lap A-main.
Starting third in the IRA B-main, the 2021 and 2022 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion came home second to earn a berth in the 25-lap headliner.
After rolling off from the 20th starting position, Arenz negotiated two red flags and a pair of caution periods while mounting a furious change from the back to the front of the field.
Utilizing the top, middle and bottom grooves of the dry, smooth and multi-groove Plymouth Dirt Track racing surface, Arenz bolted into the top 10 on lap 16. He then benefitted from a pair of caution flags during the final 10 laps of the race to weave his way past a slew of fast cars to advance to the checkered flag in fourth place behind race winner Joel Myers Jr.
Arenz’s plus-16 position A-main run netted him his third top-five and fourth top-10 main event showing in 11 IRA events during the 2024 campaign.
“As usual, I didn’t draw the best to start the night,” Arenz said. “When we were supposed to go out for engine heat, my car wouldn’t fire. We found a fueling issue. Once that was taken care of, it finally fired and we were able to hot lap. Qualifying was horrible. The car handled horribly and the motor fell on its face.
“I missed the setup a bit in the heat race, which caused us to have to run the B-main,” he said. “We transferred to the A-main and I was able to drive from 20th up to fourth. I went into the feature knowing I needed to be patient and hit my marks. I quickly started picking off cars each lap and just knew I had to stay consistent. This was an outcome we really needed.”
The team’s schedule for the remainder of the 2024 season will depend in part on available crew help.
“As for future racing, I would like to race as much as
possible,” Arenz said. “However, that will include talking to the crew to
see who can go to which events. Currently, I’m looking for another set of
crew hands to help finish the year.”
Anyone interested in assisting the team as a crew member is invited to send a message to the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.
Following two weekends off, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team intends to return to action with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for a fair-filled doubleheader weekend kicking off with the annual Kenosha County Fair event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The all-open-wheel event will also feature the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and the IRA Lightning Sprints.
Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m.
The IRA 2024 doubleheader weekend wraps up with the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18 with the Badger Midgets filling out the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with engine heat at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Lake Auto Glass and Service
Travis Arenz Motorsports is thankful to have Lake Auto Glass and Service on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series campaign.
Located at 718 South Wisconsin Drive in Howards Grove, Wis., Lake Auto Glass and Service offers a full line of comprehensive auto glass repair and replacement services, including windshields, side windows, vent windows, back windows, side mirrors, rearview mirrors and chip repair, along with vehicle lockout services and window regulator repair.
In addition, the highly qualified and experienced Lake Auto Glass and Service team provides same-day service, 24/7 emergency service, free mobile service, free online quotes and full lifetime warranties with all insurance work accepted.
To contact Lake Auto Glass and Service, call 920-277-9153, email glass@lakeautoglass.com or visit http://wiautoglass.com/.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 17 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 11
IRA Events – 11
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 7
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 7
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Hartmann conquers adversity to salvage solid IRA showings
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 31, 2024 – A doubleheader weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27 presented Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team crew with a steady procession of mechanical maladies to untangle.
However, undaunted, the young team showed its resiliency in putting a car on the track capable of maneuvering up through the field and Hartmann delivered the precision moves on the track to match.
The weekend opened at the sprawling Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway commonly dubbed “the horsepower half-mile” for the seventh annual Harry Neitzel Tribute on Friday, July 26. However, motor issues kept Hartmann from registering a qualifying lap or producing a heat race result.
After the crew worked feverishly to figure out the issue, Hartmann fired off the 20-lap Harry Neitzel Tribute A-main from the 16th starting spot in the 19-car field. The third-year IRA 410 Sprint Car Series full-time competitor drove a solid race to improve three positions and come home with a 13th-place showing in a race won by Scotty Thiel.
One night later, the 87A Hartmann Racing team returned to its home track – The Plymouth Dirt Track – for the IRA’s second appearance of the 2024 campaign at the venerable third-mile clay oval.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Rookie of the Year Award winner turned in the 21st fastest qualifying lap in the 28-car field with a lap of 13.002 seconds.
After starting seventh and finishing sixth in the third IRA eight-lap heat race, the Plymouth, Wis. driver started 17th in the 30-lap main event. In a race that produced four stoppages on two red flags and two caution flags, Hartmann picked his way through the field to register a plus-five 12th place showing in a race won by Joel Myers Jr.
Overall, the weekend concluded with Hartmann advancing a total of eight positions in A-main competition and recording the team’s ninth top-15 A-main showing of the 2024 campaign.
“Fuel issues were the problem with the motor on Friday at Dodge County,” Hartmann said. “It was a whirlwind of a weekend. The hood was off the car a total of seven times on Friday and Saturday. Despite that, I’m glad we were able to move forward in both features. We’re fully focused on coming back stronger after the Knoxville Nationals break.”
After taking the next two weekends off with a break in the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series schedule, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to return to action with the IRA 410 Sprint Car Series for a fair-filled doubleheader weekend kicking off with the annual Kenosha County Fair event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The all-open-wheel event will also feature the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and the IRA Lightning Sprints.
Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m.
The IRA 2024 doubleheader weekend wraps up with the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18 with the Badger Midgets filling out the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with engine heat at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.
Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a Realtor in the community.
Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her for the special Racing Rates!
You can find her on Facebook @ KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 17 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, August 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 21
IRA Events – 18
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
WESTERN MIDGET RACING TRIPLE CROWN RACES TO JOHNNY KEY
CLASSIC IN WATSONVILLE
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 1, 2024) – The second
weekend of the inaugural Western Midget Racing Triple Crown hits the dirt at
Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10 for
the 64th Johnny Key Classic. WMR racers will compete for $500 to win
Friday’s feature and $1200 to win / $150 to start on Saturday.
Both nights of the Johnny Key Classic feature the Ocean
Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. Friday racing also includes Hobby Stocks
and Four Bangers. Saturday will be a three-division bill of Ocean Sprints,
Western Midget Racing, and Hobby Stocks. For more information, visit
www.OceanSpeedway.com
Top finishers in Friday night’s race will lock into the fast
heat for Saturday’s action, with the second heat race setting the grid
behind them. A field over 16 cars will lock in the top-eight from Friday
while a field under 16 cars will lock in the top-six from Friday. Friday’s
feature is a 20-lap contest while Saturday is scheduled for 25-laps.
The opening Triple Crown weekend came over July 12 and 13
with the 14th Howard Kaeding Classic at Ocean Speedway. 2023 Western Midget
Racing champion Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. executed a perfect weekend
with a pair of victories and a seizing of the overall series points lead.
Bell has ridden that hot streak to a sweep of last weekend’s races at Ocean
and Antioch as well, giving the driver of the Boscacci Racing No. 09 Spike
Chassis plenty of momentum heading into the Johnny Key.
In addition to the strong race purses, the Triple Crown
points fund pays $1000 to win, $750 for second, and $500 for third. Finishes
of second and third during the HK Classic place Payette, ID’s Teddy Bivert
into second in the Triple Crown championship. Bell’s Boscacci Racing
teammate Anthony Bruno of San Jose scored finishes of fifth and second to
rank third. Jerry Kobza’s pair of fourth place runs and performances of
sixth and fifth for Todd Hawse give them fourth and fifth in the Triple
Crown standings.
The 2024 Triple Crown then concludes on October 25 and 26
for the So-Cal Shootout, with Friday’s action at Kevin Harvick’s Kern
Raceway Dirt Track as part of the famed October Classic event with NARC 410
Sprint Cars also competing. Both the Triple Crown and the 2024 WMR
championship wrap up with their finale on Saturday October 26 at Ventura
Raceway.
In the 2024 overall Western Midget Racing championship
battle, Bell leads Santa Cruz’s Logan Mitchell, Bruno, Las Vegas’ Kyle
Hawse, and Santa Clarita’s Adam Weisberg.
For more information visit www.WesternMidgetRacing.com
2024 WMR Schedule – Subject to Change
March 16 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Anthony Bruno
March 29 Ocean Speedway – RAIN OUT
March 30 Marysville Raceway – RAIN OUT
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 4 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
May 17 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 18 Petaluma Speedway w/ BCRA Tom Manning Memorial – WINNER: Logan
Mitchell
June 7 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 8 Petaluma Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 22 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
July 12 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER:
Bryant Bell
July 13 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 26 Ocean Speedway - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 27 Antioch Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
August 9 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic**
August 10 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic**
September 21 Bakersfield Speedway
October 25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway October Classic**
October 26 Ventura Raceway**
SKAGIT THINKS PINK
FOR LADIES NIGHT - AUG 3
By Erik List
FREE ENTRY FOR THE LADIES!
Alger, WA – It's Ladies Night at Skagit Speedway this Saturday, August 3rd.
All ladies get in free and receive a rose while supplies last.
On-track action will feature, for the second week in a row, the 360 Sprint
Cars and joining them are the Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Skagit
Aggregates IMCA Modifieds.
This year we are all about PINK to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. We
will have special event apparel available and prize drawings throughout the
night.
This past Friday and Saturday, July 26-27 wrapped up the 34th annual Bob's
Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals, and it was a weekend thriller for the 360s.
During the opening night A Main, Dominic Gorden made his way from 18th to
first to win, and then on the final night the local Trey Starks picked up
his fourth 360 win in six features at Skagit Speedway. Starks pocketed
$15,000 and will look to continue the momentum this week. The Puyallup
native leads Skagit Speedway points with 660. Jesse Schlotfeldt is second
with 527 points, and Colton Heath is third with 562 points. Heath won on
Ladies Night last year, with Jason Solwold second and Chase Goetz third.
The Sprint Car action continues with the Sportsman Sprints for their seventh
time this year if you throw out the rain-out night. Last time out on July
13th, Levi Hillier became the first driver this year to win two feature
events in the division. Hillier is two for four in features contested this
year for the driver of the 00. Kai Dixon leads the points race with 647
points – he also has one win in six features contested. Jayden Whitney is
second with 621 points, and Alden Ostrom is third with 617 points – he has
also found victory lane once this year.
Making their return to Skagit Speedway for the first time since July 6th are
the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. Their last time out, Jeff Westergard
got his first Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds feature win. Westergard
started ninth and made the pass for the lead on lap 12. The driver of the 66
sits atop the points standings with 183 total points. Rick Smith is second
with 170, and Ben Gunderson third with 167. Smith won on ladies' night last
year, with Adam Holtrop finishing second and Geoff Morris in third.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway
so you
don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend,
and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
Adults: $20
JR. SR. MIL. First Responders: $15
Family 4 pack (2 adults, 2 junior): $60
Pit Pass (includes Admission): $40
Children 6 and under free
CUT TIRE ENDS EDDIE TAFOYA JR’S NIGHT AT VENTURA – SANTA MARIA IS UP NEXT AUGUST 10
(Chino, CA, July 30, 2024) Southern California Racing Star
Eddie Tafoya Jr. had a shot in the Surecan Shootout at the famous Ventura
Raceway. However, a cut tire knocked the pleasant driver out of the Ultimate
Sprint Car Series 30-lap main event presented by Inland Rigging.
Tafoya, the 2018 PAS Young Guns champion and 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, was racing the family-owned #51T for the first time in USCS competition. Two years prior to Saturday’s show, Tafoya drove to his first-ever USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Woodland Automotive Display fast time at Ventura. On the same night, he finished 5th in the 30-lap main event. Therefore, it came as no surprise to anyone when he drove to the second fastest time in his qualifying group of eight cars at the Shootout. After qualifying, he continued to show speed in his 10-lap heat race. Starting on the outside of row two, he drove forward to finish second.
The main event saw Tafoya coming off the outside of row five in 10th. The veteran driver worked his way up to eighth in the caution flag-plagued race. Most importantly, he stayed out of the numerous tangles. However, on one of the restarts, he got clobbered from behind. The blow tore a hole in his left rear tire and knocked the 27-year-old Chino Hills, California driver out of the race. Unfortunately, that saddled him with a 21st-place finish.
Despite the disappointing outcome, he is sixth overall in the USCS championship standings.
Tafoya is amidst a three-week break in his racing schedule. He used the first part of his time off to grab some sun and fun south of the border. When he gets back, he will be prepping his cars for a pair of races in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. First up will be an August 10th outing at the Santa Maria Speedway where he finished second in a USCS race on June 15th. One week later he will return to his home track, Perris Auto Speedway.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main
Sprint Car Driver Wayne Johnson Announces Retirement!
(July 31, 2024 – Oklahoma City) - After an illustrious 37-year career, sprint car driver Wayne Johnson from Oklahoma City has announced his retirement from full-time racing. After a devastating crash in High Limit action at the Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway back in April caused severe injury to his arm, leaving little to no movement, he felt it was time to hang up the helmet.
“Doctors said it will take a year and a half to get 60% movement in my arm and at my age, that just too long to sit idle,” according to Wayne, who will turn 53-years old on August 5. “I will still stay involved in the sport, but my role will be drastically different.”
His career started back in 1987 at Fairgrounds Speedway in OKC where he won the tracks 100-inch modified rookie of the year honors, finished third in the final point standings and collected four feature victories throughout the state. He would move to the tracks 100-inch super modified division in 1988-1990.
Since his move to sprint car racing in 1991, where he won rookie of the year honors with the National Championship Racing Association outlaw sprint car division, Wayne has won 190 of the 1757 events he had competed and has won at 62 different tracks in 21 states and three countries. He has competed at 217 different tracks in 36 states, four Australian states plus Ontario, Canada.
Since 1993, Wayne has amassed 59-career victories, fourth all-time with the series. He is the leading “A” feature starter with ASCS at 552.
Wayne would like to recognize and thank the following car owners for being a major part of his sprint car career: Ernie Messmer (11), Barry Grabel (24), Bobby Sparks (91), Chris Archer (1a), Tom Willis (39), Bill Harvel (44), Fred and Jo Threat (29), Bob Vielhauer (12x), Al Christopher and Scott Billish (14aj), Mike Hammers and Robbie Forbes (94), Dan Oswalt (1d), Glenn Styres (0), Miles Hill (77x), Pete Postuback (25), Joe Zerlofe (3), Ray Williams (22), Jack Yeley (2j), Scott Benic (2), Luch Monte (17/USA 1), Brett Smith (39), Bryan Gossel (6j), Brian Sumby (38), Court Grandstaff (66), Guy Forbrook (5) and Todd and Kelly Carlile (2C).
A major announcement on the future of the 2C Racing Team for 2025 in the coming days.
Accomplishments:
59 Career ASCS Feature Wins
20 Career Knoxville Raceway Feature Wins (13 – 360’s/7 – 410’s)
4 NCRA 410 Feature Wins
2 NCRA 360 Feature Wins
2 WoO Gumout Feature Wins
1987 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch modified rookie of the year
1988 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch super modified rookie of the year
1991 NCRA Limited Sprint Car rookie of the year
1992 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch Super Modified Point Champion
1997 Short Track Nationals Champion
2007-2008 Mr. Sprint Car Award
2000 ASCS National Champion
2000 Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion
2004 Western Australia Speedweek Champion
2008 Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion
2008 Knoxville Nationals Prelim Victory
2008 Canadian Nationals Champion
2010 and 2014 East Bay King of the 360’s Champion
2012 and 2015 ASCS Speedweek Champion
2020 WoO Sprint Car rookie of the year
(David Smith, Jr./OKTidbits PR)
CRSA RETURNS TO HOME OF HEROES TO KICK OFF AUGUST
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 31, 2024
Take two.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products are set for their first of two trips to the Utica-Rome Speedway Friday for round three of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
CRSA was supposed to race at “The Home of Heroes” June 7 but was canceled due to rain. The series will also head to Utica-Rome Sept. 27 for the season's penultimate race.
This is the 20th time "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" has visited the 1/2-mile facility. The last time CRSA was in Vernon, Jordan Hutton scored a victory over Billy VanInwegen and Cory Sparks.
Here’s a preview for the weekend.
Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Last Time Out: CRSA traveled to Fonda Speedway last Saturday for the second round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
Looking to tie the record for CRSA wins at Fonda with four, Jordan Hutton took the win over Jeff Trombley with a last-lap pass around the outside in turn two.
The win was Hutton's third of the season, making the driver of the No. 66 a perfect two-for-two in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
“It means a lot to win at Fonda,” said Hutton, whose win rate at Fonda is at 44 percent. “I saw him go low entering one when the white flag came out; I said, 'I got him now.’”
Trombley was half a mile away from scoring his 14th career CRSA victory, which would’ve tied him with Danny Varin, Josh Pieniazek and Scott Goodrich for all-time victories. The win would’ve also been his first since 2022. However, a cylinder dropped into the corner, causing Trombley's No. 3a to lose power.
Points Standings: With a fifth-place finish last Saturday, Tomy Moreau increased his points lead in the CRSA standings to 36 after seven races over Kyle Pierce.
Pierce is in a tight battle for second as Dalton Herrick has closed in for the spot with three points separating the two drivers.
After a violent flip that he walked away from last weekend, Blake Warner has lost ground in the championship race. He is now 75 points behind Moreau. Ron Greek rounds out the top five, 86 points behind.
The rest of the top ten is John Cunningham sixth, Hutton seventh, Adam Depuy eighth, Jerry Sehn Jr. ninth and Cliff Pierce 10th.
As for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge, Hutton and Trombley are the drivers to beat early. With three races remaining, they are separated by 10 points toward the miniseries championship. Herrick, Moreau and Depuy are just a little behind, with Depuy fifth, 43 points back.
Embrace the Grind: August will be a busy month for the CRSA Sprints, as six races, including a pair of two-in-twos, will be contested in the eighth month.
Following Utica-Rome, the series has a two-in-two at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series races on the weekend of Aug. 9.
The weekend after, CRSA has another two-in-two at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play events.
Finally, announced by Mike Emhof at the drivers meeting last
weekend, the month ends Aug. 23 when CRSA heads to “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon”
Brewerton Speedway for the first time in series history. It will be the
first time in recent memory a 305 Sprint race will be contested on the
1/3-mile facility.
Who’s the favorite? Jeff Trombley would have to be the man to beat. He is the only active driver in CRSA action to have multiple wins at Utica-Rome Speedway, with two.
But after dropping a cylinder last Saturday and experiencing engine glitches in his last two races, his status remains in question. So, who should we look out for?
Mike Kiser has four top fives at Utica-Rome and a win in 2016. The No. 99k finished second in July 2022.
Dalton Herrick and John Cunningham have never won at Utica-Rome but have three top fives here. With both coming off season-high finishes last weekend at Fonda, it could boost momentum.
Active drivers with wins at “The Home of Heroes” include Darryl Ruggles, Kyle Pierce, Alysha Bay, Jordan Hutton and Chad Miller.
By the Numbers: At Utica, the average car count since 2015 is over 22 cars. 47 different drivers have finished in the top five. Utica has also been known for its parity of winners, with 17 drivers taking a checkered flag. Jeff Trombley and Jeff VanSteenburg each lead the way in top fives with six.
From the Frontman: “We’re coming off a successful event at Brett Deyo’s Fonda Speedway and now we head toward another track he co-promotes Friday. If you enjoyed what you saw last Saturday, especially with our great finish, head to the gates at Utica-Rome!” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: “Utica-Rome has become a hotbed for Sprint Car racing in Central New York. The fans love Sprint Cars and always put on a great show.” ~ Brett Deyo
Up next: CRSA has their first two-in-two of the season Aug. 9 and 10th at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series races. Can’t make it? Both races will be streamed on Dirt Track Digest TV.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1096 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -36
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -39
4. 21B Blake Warner -75
5. 28 Ron Greek -86
6. J27 John Cunningham -129
7. 66 Jordan Hutton -140
8. 99 Adam Depuy -158
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -169
10. 4 Cliff Pierce -196
I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 343 pts
2. 3A Jeff Trombley -10
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -27
4. 22 Tomy Moreau -33
5. 99 Adam Depuy -43
6. 9K Kyle Pierce -45
7. 28 Ron Greek -52
8. J27 John Cunningham -56
9. 99K Mike Kiser -59
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -64
Previous Winners @ Utica-Rome
1. Danny Varin (2) 2011, 2012
2. Jeff Trombley (2) 2017, 2022
3. Steve Lapine (1) 2006
4. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007
5. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2008
6. Jeremy Quick (1) 2009
7. Mason Olmstead (1) 2009
8. Jamie Christian (1) 2010
9. Matt Tanner (1) 2010
10. Josh Pieniazek (1) 2011
11. Chad Miller (1) 2015
12. Eddie Strada (1) 2015
13. Mike Kiser (1) 2016
14. Alysha Bay (1) 2021
15. Kyle Pierce (1) 2021
16. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2022
17. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1
Heat Winners
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
2. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
7. 88C Chad Miller 1
8. 23 John Smith 1
9. 25G Tyler Graves 1
10. 18C Dan Craun 1
11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
12. 33 Scott Landers 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
14. 17E Ethan Gray 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
19. 99K Mike Kiser 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4
2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 3
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 3
5. 29 Dalton Herrick 3
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2
10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 4s Johnny Smith 1
13. 48a Alysha Bay 1
14. 77 Matt Rotz 1
15. 99 Mike Kiser 1
16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
17. 99 Adam Depuy 1
18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +32
2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28
4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
5. 99 Adam Depuy +24
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41
2. 99 Adam Depuy 25
3. 77 Matt Rotz 20
4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
6. 3a Jeff Trombley 10
7. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
8. 28 Ron Greek 9
9. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
10. 21B Blake Warner 6
11. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
12. 121 Steve Glover 5
13. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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Alex, Paul Pokorski swap top-10s at Dodge County, Plymouth
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 30, 2024 – The last scheduled doubleheader weekend of the 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series season produced a garden variety of results while cultivating one top-10 A-main showing apiece for Akright Auto Racing Team drivers Alex and Paul Pokorski in MSA action at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. for the seventh annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race on Friday, July 26 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27.
Returning to the site of his first MSA A-main victory on June 2, 2023, Alex Pokorski timed in ninth out of the 21 entries on hand at Dodge County with a lap of 19.380 seconds on the sprawling “horsepower half-mile” facility.
After starting second in the first MSA eight-lap heat race, Alex raced to his third heat race victory of the 2024 season. Following the dice roll invert, the fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer started ninth in the 20-lap main event.
The 2023 MSA and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner drove a steady race to rack up a solid seventh-place showing and nail down his sixth top-10 main event finish of the 2024 campaign in a race won by Brandon Berth.
“Racing at Dodge County was fun,” Alex said. “I like racing there. I got a perfect start and was able to set sail in the heat race to get the win. I wish we would've been able to finish a little better in the feature.”
On Saturday, July 27, Alex posted the 13th fastest qualifying lap in the 23-car Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car field in 13.774 seconds.
He then started fifth and placed fourth in the third eight-lap heat race to earn the 13th starting position in the MSA portion of the Harry Neitzel Tribute Race main event. The race got off to a rough start for Pokorski as he collided with the spinning car of Justin Erickson in turn two on lap 3, which resulted in him retreating to the work area. Following some quick crew work, Pokorski returned to the track just in time to restart the race at the rear of the field.
Pokorski then put together an impressive run back to the front over the final 22 laps to secure a 12th-place showing in a race won by Kurt Davis.
“Our night at Plymouth was a bit rocky,” Pokorski said. “Qualifying didn't go our way. The heat race was better against tough competition. The feature did not start well with the wreck. The crew did a great job changing a shock and a radius rod to get me back out. The race after that point was fun. The track was pretty even on the top and bottom. We got back past 10 cars or so, which was good.”
Paul Pokorski made his fifth start of the 2024 season in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car for PDTR-MSA action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27.
After earning the fast qualifier award in his most recent outing in the 53A car during the rain-shortened PDTR-MSA program on Saturday, July 13, the 32-year racing veteran qualified ninth overall in the 23-car field with a lap of 13.658 seconds.
Paul then lined up on the outside of the front row in the second eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race. He got a good jump at the start and led every lap en route to his first heat race victory of the 2024 campaign.
Following the dice roll invert, Paul claimed the pole position in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event.
After a rough start, which saw him fall back to ninth on lap six, Paul used the low groove to power back up to the fifth spot on lap 14. However, the 2024 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion lost three spots in the final stretch of the race to register an eighth-place showing, which was his first top-10 main event finish of the 2024 season.
“Qualifying went okay and the result was about what I expected,” Paul said. “We had a red flag during the session that negated what I think might’ve been my best lap, but that’s the way it goes. We made some pretty significant changes before the heat race and they did what I hoped they would do and the car was really good.
“In the feature, I just made the mistake of not committing to the top at the start," he said. "Instead, I decided to sort of run a slide job line into the corner through the middle. It didn’t work! I ended up getting stuck in the middle with cars on both sides through one and two and lost a bunch of spots. I moved up as the race went on, and the car felt pretty good until about the last six laps. So, I started to hunt around, which was a mistake on my part again. I did get going pretty well on the top, but with only two laps or so left, there was only so much to be gained. Overall, it wasn’t too bad of a night. I just hate backing up in a main event.”
With Alex off to attend a wedding, Paul is scheduled to fill in behind the wheel of Alex’s No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team car for the next PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car event this Saturday, Aug. 3 at The Plymouth Dirt Track.
The PDTR Grand Nationals, B Mods, IRA Lightning Sprints and High School Racing Association will also be in action.
The program will feature a kids' coin and candy drop sponsored by VanDerVart Concrete, as well as a coloring contest with prizes for the winners.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Real Estate Property Shop – Sue Erdman
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Real Estate Property Shop – Sue Erdman as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
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Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
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With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 10
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 7
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 10
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 7
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
USL returns to Creek County Speedway with added money up
for grabs
By John Rittenoure
GLENPOOL, Okla. (July 30, 2024) - The Ortco, Inc. United
Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair is back in action on
Saturday with a stop at Creek County Speedway where added money will be on
the line.
Thanks to Terry Mattox Promotions Saturday’s main event will
pay $1,500-to-win and $300-to-start. In addition heat race winners will earn
$200 and non-qualifiers $100. And $100 tow money will be paid to USL
competitors with perfect attendance.
Tim Kent leads the points race by just eight points over
Brock Cottrell. Close behind is Matt Sherrell in third, Joshua Tyre just one
point behind Sherrell in fourth and defending champion Johnny Kent in fifth.
Point portions are very close throughout the top 10 with only 137 points
separating first from tenth.
Pits open at 5 p.m. and grandstands at 6. Hot laps are
scheduled for 7:30 with racing at 8.
2024 Feature Winners: 3/30 - Rees Moran - Red Dirt Raceway;
4//13 - Rees Moran - Creek County Speedway; 6/7 - Wout Hoffmans - Tulsa
Speedway; 6/8 - Ty Hulsey, Creek County Speedway.
2024 Top 10: 1. Tim Kent 585; 2. Brock Cottrell 577; 3. Matt Sherrell 544; 4. Joshua Tyre 543; 5. Johnny Kent 535; 6. Jimmy Forrester 514; 7. Elizabeth Phillips 495; 8. Justin Patocka 494; 9. Cody Whitworth 472; 10. Greg York 448.
About United Sprint League
Owned by Michael Tyre, the USL sanctions 360 two-barrel /
305 non-wing sprint car events throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states
with goals of supporting sponsors and providing fans the the opportunity to
enjoy the excitement of non-wing sprint car racing.
Website: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1794.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSprintLeague.
About Ortco Inc.
Ortco Inc. manufactures qualify oilfield parts from American
made bar and shaped steel on computerized CNC machinery. Products are then
Heat Treated, coated for rust prevention, and warehoused for shipments
across the globe. Ortco also utilizes high quality investment castings for
safety clamps and various tongs.
Website: http://OrtcoInc.com.
United Sprint League Marketing Partners
Ortco, Inc., Same Day Auto Repair, Speed Stix Shocks, D&G Contracting, DFR Discount Tire, Passing Points Podcast, Kent Fireworks, Hoss Media.
Gravel Surpasses 100 Career World of Outlaws Wins as Big Game Motorsports Doubles Up During Week in Northeast
Inside Line Promotions - WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (July 30, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel recently became the eighth different driver in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to reach the 100-win mark.
Gravel was victorious on Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., during the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals to accomplish the feat. He backed it up the following night at Weedsport Speedway as the victory during the Empire State Challenge was No. 101 with 'The Greatest Show on Dirt.'
"It's definitely surreal," he said. "When you get to the 80s and 90s you start paying attention and counting down. The night of the race on Saturday I wasn't really thinking about it at all and was focused at the task at hand. After the race was over it set in that shoot, this was my 100 th win."
Gravel was strong throughout four races in five days in the Northeast last week. He qualified fourth quickest, won a heat race, placed second in the dash and ended second in the Bricker's Bash feature on Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa.
"We were strong all night long," he said. "The track got rough and heavy and we settled for second. We were a little too tight. The track was getting rough in turns one and two. It was a lot wetter than we expected. As the fuel load burned off and we had a long green-flag run our car got better. The red came out and we put some fuel in the car and it wasn't the same."
Two nights later, Gravel set quick time in qualifying before he finished second in a heat race, won the dash and recorded a second-place outing in the feature at Williams Grove Speedway.
"I had a really good opportunity to win the race and came up a little short," he said. "We challenged for the win and slid for it, but got passed back. T.J. (Stutts) got his wing back and was able to really operate all over the track. We were dependent on having to run the cushion. Obviously you wanted to win, but it's cool seeing guys win their first career World of Outlaws race. It's something he'll never forget."
The second half of the weekend yielded a pair of triumphs with a rally from fourth to Victory Lane on Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway.
"We were able to get to third right away," Gravel said. "(Daryn) Pittman was pacing Donny (Schatz) pretty well and he was running down the track. I was able to run up the track and build some speed up. He poked his nose on Donny and that baited him to move down. That left the top open for me. When I got to second I was able to get some speed and get by Donny. We had a caution late. The track always changes and I wasn't really sure where to run, but luckily I was able to be good enough to get the job done."
Gravel advanced from third to win on Sunday at Weedsport Speedway, where he garnered a victory for the fourth straight year.
"To continue winning there was a great cap to the week," he said. "We got to second fairly quick and from there I tried to process what lanes are best to figure out where I needed to be. I think midway through that race I was able to get a run off turn four to take the lead. I tried the bottom of turns three and four where the leader had been running and felt really good down there."
The team heads back to the Midwest this weekend for the Ironman 55 on Friday and Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. Gravel leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 110 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 24 - BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 2 (2).
July 26 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (1).
July 27 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 1 (4).
July 28 - Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).
SEASON STATS -
44 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 40 top 10s, 42 top 15s, 42 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., for the Ironman 55 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
Dominic Scelzi Captures Two Podiums in Oregon and Top Five in Washington
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 30, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi's return from a concussion that sidelined him multiple weeks was a success.
Scelzi posted two podiums and three top fives during four races in the Northwest last week, earning him third place in the Northern Speedweek Tour standings.
"I felt like I kept getting better throughout the week," he said. "We were pretty fast from the get-go. During the main event on Saturday I felt pretty close to being 100 percent."
The week began last Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore., where Scelzi set quick time during qualifying. He then placed third in both a heat race and the main event.
"We were quick time with a new track record, which was really neat," he said. "We went from fourth to third in the heat race. Unfortunately, in the main event we had the ignition box fall out of the car. It somehow came loose right when we took the green. It hit the kill switch so I had to go to the work area. We got it back in and drove from last to third."
The strong rally was followed by another consistent night on Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.
"We went out dead last and were third quick," he said. "We won the heat race from fourth so that put us on the pole of the feature. It was slick on the bottom so I was trying my hardest to beat the outside guy into turn one. We had three shots at it and just couldn't do it. On the last attempt he drove around me and Dominic Gorden hit the bottom to get by us. We were third in turn one and ran there the rest of the race."
Scelzi ventured to Skagit Speedway on Friday for the opening night of the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals. He timed in 24 th quickest before winning a heat race from fourth and the B Main from the outside of the front row. Scelzi advanced from 21 st to 11 th in the main event.
"We couldn't seem to turn any RPMs in qualifying or really the whole night," he said. "I felt the car felt good and my laps were good, but we just didn't have the speed we needed. We went 21 st to 12 th in 10 laps and got a flat left tire. We changed that and restarted at the back and climbed up to 11th."
The 10 positions advanced marked the second-most spots gained.
The event concluded on Saturday with Scelzi strong from the opening green flag as he hustled from fifth to win a heat race.
"We won the heat race from fifth so that started us 12th," he said. "They had an issue with the power at the race track and started a little bit later. It kept some grip in the track throughout a lot of the feature. I struggled to move forward the first 20 laps. I was finally able to put a couple of guys away and I'd say around Lap 25 we started to push our way forward. We drove up to fifth and were really close to getting on the podium. I think the way we finished left a good taste in everyone's mouth."
Scelzi made a last-lap pass to garner a fifth-place finish. It earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars and marked Scelzi's 12 th top five of the season.
He will take the next couple of weeks off before tackling Kubota High Limit Racing shows on Aug. 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.; on Aug. 16 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.; and on Aug. 17 at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 23 - Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 3 (4).
July 24 - Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 3 (1).
July 26 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 24; Heat race: 1 (4); B Main: 1 (2); Feature: 11 (21).
July 27 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Heat race: 1 (5); Feature: 5 (12).
SEASON STATS -
33 races, 3 wins, 12 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.; Aug. 16 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.; and Aug. 17 at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif., for the 49er Gold Rush Classic with Kubota High Limit Racing
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Scelzi Enterprises
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"Scelzi Enterprises is a family business that has been around far before I was born," Scelzi said. "It gives me a lot of pride to represent our family business on the side of our race cars."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Kyle Larson returns to Thunderbowl Raceway August 15 with Kubota High Limit Racing
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA…Former Trophy Cup winner and NASCAR champion Kyle Larson is set to make his Thunderbowl Raceway return when Kubota High Limit Racing, co-owned by Larson and Brad Sweet, invades the facility on Thursday August 15th.
The Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Car event at Thunderbowl Raceway is already one of the more anticipated nights of the season in Central California with $25,000 being handed out to the winner.
The Tulare County Fairgrounds based venue has been well documented as one of Larson’s favorite tracks over the years. In 2013, the Elk Grove native captured one of the wildest Trophy Cup’s in recent memory, which is still vividly discussed each season among race fans.
Just two years ago, the now 32-year-old also tallied a World of Outlaws triumph at the one-third mile clay oval. The Tulare event is scheduled to be his only High Limit appearance of the California Swing.
“We are looking forward to having High Limit Racing at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway on August 15th,” commented track GM Josh Miller. “With $25,000 on the line and Kyle Larson returning, along with all the great High Limit drivers and California competitors, it should be a can’t miss night.”
The one-night show for 25 Grand is dubbed as “Thursday Night Thunderbowl” and jump starts a big stretch to end the season at Thunderbowl Raceway. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/4cMalsj - If you can’t make it to the track, all races can be seen live via FloRacing.
Just one month after the High Limit event, Thunderbowl Raceway then gears up for the two-night World of Outlaws sanctioned Dennis Roth Classic on September 20th and 21st. The finale dishes out a stellar $83,000 to the winner.
Following that, two massive weekends of racing will occur in October, with the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial first up on Saturday October 12th. The evening of racing showcases both the NARC 410 Sprint Cars and the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.
The Faria Memorial will be a perfect appetizer for the 30th annual Trophy Cup that begins on Thursday October 17th. The three-night spectacle showcases a record $300,000 purse with $30,000 plus winnings going to the high point driver after the final night.
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway then caps the season with a special event featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder 360 Sprints on Wednesday November 20th.
Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.
For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts
The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds.
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Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway Upcoming Events
Thursday August 15: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Legends of Kearney Bowl ($25,000-to-win)
Friday September 20: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and LOKB (Dennis Roth Classic) Saturday September 21: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Western RaceSaver 305s ($83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic)
Saturday October 12: NARC 410 Sprint Cars and Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)
Thursday October 17: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Friday October 18: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Saturday October 19: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing
Wednesday November 20: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars
Huset's Speedway Points Battles Going Down to the Wire
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Huset's Speedway only has four nights of racing remaining this season.
The high-banked oval will take the next three weekends off out of respect to several marquee events in the region. The next race at the track will be Aug. 25 for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars.
It will mark the final points night for the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series. The Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks have two points races remaining.
Kaleb Johnson is the only driver who has wrapped up his position as he secured his first career track championship at Huset's Speedway last weekend. He owns an 88-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings. A maximum of 50 points can be accrued on any given points night.
The other drivers in the top five are all tightly contesting the remaining podium positions. Mark Dobmeier is two points ahead of Brendan Mullen and Tim Estenson. Christopher Thram is only 13 points behind Dobmeier.
Additionally, the drivers ranked sixth through 10 th - Justin Henderson, Tyler Drueke, Kerry Madsen, Matt Juhl and Chase Randall - are separated by only five points.
Brady Donnohue reclaimed the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series championship lead following last Sunday's program. He owns a 15-point advantage over Shayle Bade with Koby Werkmeister only 18 points back. Dusty Ballenger ranks fourth - 20 points behind Donnohue - with Brandon Bosma and Tyler Rabenberg tied for fifth at 22 points out of the lead. With the feature having a one point per position drop starting with 40 points for the victory a lot will be decided within the top five during the final points night.
The top four drivers in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks championship standings are separated by only nine points. J.J. Zebell is two points ahead of Cory Yeigh with defending track champion Zach Olivier four points out of the top spot. Matt Steuerwald is nine points behind Zebell with Tim Dann only a dozen points out of the lead.
Tickets for all of the remaining races at Huset's Speedway this season can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Garet Williamson - 2(July 7 and July 28); Scott Bogucki - 1 (July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Cory Yeigh - 3(May 26, June 2 and July 28); Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26); and Gaige Weldon - 1 (July 28)
UP NEXT -
Aug. 25 for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
Estenson Powers to Second-Place Outing at Hamilton County and Top 10 at Huset's
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Tim Estenson recorded a runner-up result last Wednesday to kick off a three-race week.
Estenson advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race before he placed second in the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa.
"We went in green trying to figure out how to get the best finish we could," he said. "We were able to pass in the heat race to be the high-points guy for the feature redraw. There were only nine cars, but some quality drivers. We were lucky to draw the No. 2 and we started next to Austin McCarl. It was all about the start and he got a little better start. He had the preferred line into turn one. We spread out from there. We were able to catch him in traffic, but not get around him."
The second-place outing increased Estenson's lead in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.
He returned to MSTS 410 Sprint Cars competition on Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., where Estenson qualified 10 th quickest in his group. A seventh-place result in a heat race was followed by a win in the B Main, transferring him into the back of the main event. Estenson gained a trio of positions to finish 18th.
"There was a lot of quality cars there at Jackson," he said. "Our pill draw wasn't good so that put us toward the back of Group B. We ended up 10 th and lost ground in the heat race. We had to run the B Main and we were able to try some stuff. We won that and felt really good. We moved up somewhat decent early in the feature, but the track was so wide and fast it was tough to really move forward."
Estenson leads the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars standings by 28 points with three races remaining this season.
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Estenson timed in eighth quickest. He was fourth in a heat race to garner the 11 th starting spot in the A Main.
"We drew bad again, but were able to qualify pretty good as we were eighth out of 30 drivers," he said. "In the heat race we fell back a spot and so we missed the feature redraw. We started 11 th and it went right to the fence and we got up to eighth. Toward the end of the race I did a 360 and kept it going, but lost a couple of spots. I should have stayed up top instead of searching, but at the end of the day we still went forward and the car was in one piece."
Estenson's 10th-place run was his 14 th top 10 of the season. He is tied for third in the Huset's Speedway championship standings - only two points out of second place - heading into the final points race.
Estenson plans to take the next couple of weeks off before resuming competition Aug. 23 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., and Aug. 24 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. He will also compete on Aug. 25 at Huset's Speedway.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 24 - Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa - Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 2 (2).
July 26 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 7 (5); B Main: 1 (2); Feature: 18 (21).
July 28 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 10 (11).
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 24 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 23 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Aug. 24 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Aug. 25 at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Yamalube
In the mid-1960s Mr. Leo Lake, National Service Manager for then Yamaha International Corporation realized the sportcycle market needed a high quality oil that enhanced reliability, durability and dependability because "off-the-shelf" automotive oils simply didn't live up to Yamaha's standards.
After some service issues in the early '60s, Leo pursued the lubrication side of the problem for the next two years, convinced it had to do with lubrication and not the engine itself. After having tested hundreds of combinations Leo developed a blend that in 1967 became the iconic YAMALUBE brand and to this day we still embrace his uncompromising commitment to quality and performance.
Simply put, Yamalube is the only oil "built around" the unique demands, operating characteristics, and applications of not only Yamaha engines, but all Powersport engines. For more information, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com .
"Yamalube makes top-of-the-line lubricants and cleaning products that help our race car operate well and look nice," Estenson said.
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Posts Two Podium Performances at Jackson Motorplex
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson highlighted a four-race weekend with a pair of podium results.
Johnson earned third-place finishes on Thursday and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. On Thursday, he qualified third quickest, placed third in a heat race and advanced from seventh to third during the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Midwest Power Series feature.
"We did well at Jackson both nights," he said. "We qualified and ran well in the heat race on Thursday. I was able to utilize the bottom to get by cars in the feature. It was mainly around the top and I was able to poke it around the bottom groove to get a podium."
That continued on Friday during the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars event at the track. Johnson was seventh quickest in time trials and he won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw of the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle - an event named after his grandfather.
"Friday was an important night for me and my family," he said. "We qualified decent and won the heat race. In the feature, once we got to traffic I got to fourth and moved up to second for a green-white-checkered restart. I could have got second, but a mistake on the last lap cost us a spot. I drove it in too hard and it let Garet (Williamson) get by me."
Johnson shifted gears to drive for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, where drivers got one last night in prior to the upcoming 360 Knoxville Nationals. Johnson timed in 15 th quickest in his group before he won a heat race and a B Main to advance into the back of the main event.
"We didn't qualify the greatest," he said. "We were running a different car so it took me a bit to get comfortable. Once I did I felt I could pass cars anywhere. We drove it into the top 10 before a late caution when I think the tires sealed over. When we came in they almost felt like slicks. With that many cars, we knew it'd be tough so I guess finishing 13 th out of 62 drivers isn't horrible."
The weekend concluded on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Johnson was 12 th quickest in qualifying. He placed second in a heat race before ending the night 12 th in the A Main.
"I think qualifying buried us for most of the night," he said. "We were all right in the heat race. In the feature we had a good car, but a couple of mistakes put me back to 15th. We climbed back a few positions. The main thing is the car is in one piece."
Johnson will return to Knoxville Raceway this weekend for the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great National Bank that runs Thursday through Saturday. He will then pilot a car for Aaron Long on Sunday during the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great National Bank.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 25 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 3 (7).
July 26 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 3 (5).
July 27 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 1 (2); B Main: 1 (3); Feature: 13 (21).
July 28 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 12 (13).
SEASON STATS -
30 races, 0 wins, 10 top fives, 21 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 25 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great National Bank and Sunday at Knoxville Raceway for the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great National Bank
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Innovative Design/Sletten Properties
Innovative Design is an architectural firm owned by Lanny Auringer and Sletten Properties is a property owner and management company owned by Lanny and wife, Tammy. Together, they design, develop and manage the commercial and retail workspaces they lease in Sioux Falls, S.D.
"Lanny is a big-time fan and supporter of racing," Johnson said. "We really appreciate him letting us use one of his shops. I feel extremely fortunate to have him on our team and I'm grateful for what he's done to help us."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Mallett Bound for Mississippi This Weekend for USCS Series Doubleheader
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (July 30, 2024) - Jordon Mallett will return to action this weekend for the first time in more than a month.
Mallett plans to race on Friday and Saturday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., with the USCS Series. It will mark his first time competing since June 29.
"We're going in this weekend with a full head of steam," he said. "We've been working hard at home to make sure everything is prepared and ready. It's been nice to spend a few weeks off with family and our new baby. Now the focus is on racing and winning races."
Mallett has enjoyed success at Hattiesburg Speedway, where he last competed in June 2022 when he earned a third-place result. He placed fifth at the track the previous year and third in 2020. Mallett also scored results of second and third at the track in 2018, which started his current five-race top-five streak there.
"It seems like I make a visit there every year at some point," he said. "That's one of those places where I'm eager to win at because we've done everything but win. It's one of those places that has had my number. We've been consistent and always fast, but just haven't gotten a win yet. Hopefully that changes this weekend."
Mallett enters the weekend with two wins this season, including one during USCS Series competition.
SEASON STATS -
12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red River Rack Co.
Red River Rack Company, which is based in Gainesville, Texas, provides storage solutions to large and small tire dealers alike, providing single tier storage to rack supported catwalk systems nationwide and fabricating of the highest quality IBC compliant staircase and many other system components.
"We partnered with Red River Rack Company a few years ago," Mallett said. "They've been family friends for years so we're pleased to have them on board."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Starks Garners Second Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals Title in Last Three Years
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 30, 2024) - Trey Starks produced his second Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals triumph in the last three years on Saturday at Skagit Speedway, where the $15,000 payday was the most money he's earned in a single race in his career.
Starks kicked off the event on Friday by setting quick time during time trials.
"We went out in the middle and it seemed like we squeezed everything the track still had," he said. "After I went out it was difficult to get into the top five so we went out just early enough to get a good lap.
"The heat race inversion was eight and we went eighth to fourth, which built pretty good points. That was good enough to be second in points going into the feature."
The feature inversion lined Starks up on the inside of the ninth row.
"We were in this position at Dirt Cup and maybe tried too hard and was too aggressive," he said. "I told myself we could be aggressive, but we needed to finish the race. A top 10 would be plenty fine. We rolled our way up through the main and picked off what we could get. We were probably a top-five car, but had a couple of cautions not fall our way. I ended up eighth, which put us second in points overall and in a good spot going into Saturday.
"We didn't have much to do until after the heat races. We rolled into the pole shuffle. We won it for second place and were close in the battle for the pole position against Dominic Gorden. The bottom was preferred and we were on the outside. I thought we put up a good fight for not being in the preferred line."
The pole shuffle started Starks on the outside of the front row in the 40-lap main event.
"It had its fair share of cautions and drama," he said. "We took the green and the preferred line was on the bottom so we fell into second. I pedaled as hard as I could on the top to make it work. I could feel it slowly start to come my way. I wanted to get there, but not let him hear me. That's a difficult thing to do. We ran behind him for about five laps and had a caution. On the restart I started taking runs at him and could tell the bottom was starting to go away. I knew at this point he could hear me so it was about making the right decision when he switched lanes to capitalize.
"He switched around Lap 9 or Lap 10. I was able to turn it down underneath him and pass him coming from the top to the bottom out of turn four. I think we held the lead for maybe five laps. We had a restart and I kinda knew it was coming, but we slid each other back and forth for two or three laps until a red came out. It was really close at the line and I didn't know who had the lead. Unfortunately for him, when we refired after the red he had an issue and had to go to the tail. I wish we could have battled it out without him having to go to the back.
"We had a few more restarts and it was mainly about navigating traffic. We had one restart toward the end where I left the bottom open and I think (Jason) Solwold may have passed me, but I was able to carry momentum around the top to get back by him. Dominic Gorden made it back to second and he was close. I could see after watching the race that if I had made a significant mistake in traffic he would have been there for the win. You had to drive as hard as you could for 40 laps and hope you ended up on the right side of it. Fortunately we did."
Starks returns to Skagit Speedway this Saturday. He leads the 360ci winged sprint car championship standings by 88 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 26 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 4 (8); Feature: 8 (17).
July 27 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Pole Shuffle: 2 (2); Feature: 1 (2).
SEASON STATS -
19 races, 9 wins, 14 top fives, 15 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Jackson Motorplex Season Finale Showcasing Three-Day FENDT Jackson Nationals Featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 30, 2024) - The final Jackson Motorplex event this season is a big one.
The top-notch facility showcases the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals Aug. 15-17 with a trio of winged sprint car classes competing. Only two divisions will duke it out per night with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing kicking off the action on Aug. 15.
The MSTS 360 Sprint Cars will battle for $3,000 and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing top prize is $600. However, drivers will be accruing points during the opening night that will line up the heat races for their finales. The $2,500-to-win Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing finale is Aug. 16 and the $5,000-to-win MSTS 360 Sprint Cars finale is Aug. 17.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be in action on Aug. 16-17 with the opening night paying $12,000 to win and $1,200 to start and the finale $25,000 to win and $2,000 to start.
Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend.
There will be a variety of options to entertain the fans throughout the week as well, including the annual golf tournament sponsored by Security Bank on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The tournament is open to the public and starts at 1 p.m. at the Jackson Golf Course. A fan fest featuring live music will be held at the track starting at 7 p.m. that night.
Race tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Aug. 15 - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Aug. 16 - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Aug. 17 - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Dover Driving for Tim Estenson Motorsports at Knoxville Nationals
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (July 30, 2024) - Jack Dover is driving for Tim Estenson Motorsports next week during the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.
The marquee event runs Aug. 7-10 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and will likely draw more than 100 competitors.
"We're going to tear everything apart this week," he said. "We'll do maintenance and we'll make sure the trailer is stocked. We want to head over, be competitive and have fun."
This will mark the season debut in the No. 14 for Dover, who has served as the crew chief for the team the last two seasons. He drove the car to a pair of third-place results in two starts last year.
"We had a couple of nights planned to race it this season, but things came up," he said. "Last Saturday we were supposed to race at Knoxville, but we found some debris in the engine. It would have been huge if I had been able to run so we could get the car dialed in."
Dover is seeking his first career A Main start at the 410 Knoxville Nationals.
"I want to make the A Main at these big events, but I think even making the C Main or B Main is a huge deal," he said. "I think the closest I've been is I missed it by one spot two years in a row around 2007 or 2008. It was when I was running Knoxville weekly. To make the Knoxville Nationals A Main, I've been trying for so long so I'd be ecstatic. The big thing is we want to do well, but we need to have fun with it as well."
SEASON STATS -
3 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Aug. 7-10 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Carpet Land
Carpet Land has been family-owned and operated for more than 25 years and has two convenient locations in Lincoln, Neb., and Omaha, Neb. Carpet Land's goal is to provide the largest selection of in-stock flooring at discounted prices for its customers. Along with Nebraska's largest in-stock carpet inventory, the company also carries large amounts of vinyl, tile, wood, laminate, luxury vinyl tiles and planks, area rugs and room size remnants. For more information, visit http://www.CarpetLandonline.com .
"We are really excited to have Carpet Land back as part of our team," Dover said. "They've been a great supporter of racing in Nebraska and I can't wait to see them to Victory Lane a lot this year."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Brian Brown eyes another 360 Knoxville Nationals
championship
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 30, 2024) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown
and Brian Brown Racing put together another consistent effort during the
recent weekend, not only securing back-to-back top-ten appearances in starts
at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and Knoxville Raceway in
Knoxville, Iowa, but the Higginsville, Missouri, native secured a podium in
the process, accomplished in the aforementioned start at Lakeside on Friday,
July 26.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, finished third in his podium effort, commencing
the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint start from the pole position. Blackjack raced on
to lead much of the program, losing command with less than a handful
remaining.
The following evening at the “Sprint Car Capital of the
World,” Brown finished sixth, improving three positions after starting from
the inside of row five. Blackjack’s top-ten total now stands at 17 on the
season, seven of which recorded within the top-five.
A victor already this season, as well as a two-time 360
Knoxville Nationals champion (2014, 2023), Brown will return to the Marion
County Fairgrounds half-mile in the coming days, aiming to claim throne in
the national 360 blockbuster for a second consecutive season.
“It’s that time of the year and we couldn’t be more excited.
Pumped to spend the next two weeks at Knoxville Raceway,” Brian Brown said.
“Hats off to this entire Casey’s | FVP team. We put together another sound
effort this past weekend and I’m confident that momentum will move right
into the 360 Knoxville Nationals.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville
Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 17
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi
start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July
27.
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Can Am, Brockville Next for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (LaFargeville, NY) | The month of August for the Empire Super Sprints will start out with the first visit of the year to both the Can-Am Speedway and Brockville Ontario Speedway. By this point in the season, both tracks had already hoped to have a visit from ESS in the books, however Mother Nature had other plans as both the tours scheduled visit to Brockville on June 22 and Can-Am on July 3 were rained out.
When the stars of the Empire Super Sprints roll north this weekend, two-time champion and current points leader Jordan Poirier will be the one every driver has their sights on to beat as he is also the most recent winner at Can-Am, having won 2023’s CNY Speedweek stop at the track.
With last year’s visit to Brockville also falling to rain, it’s anyone's guess as to who could be sitting in victory lane at the 3/8 mile oval. The last time the tour made a stop there was in 2019, and the only active driver with a win at the track in ESS action is Jason Barney, with that win coming 7 years ago.
While there are still 12 points-paying races left on the 2024 ESS schedule, the battle in the standings is starting to heat up. Defending champion Jordan Poirier currently sits atop the list with 1117 points, holding a slim 8-point lead over Jason Barney. Davie Franek is third with 1062 points, followed by Matt Tanner and Billy VanInwegen.
All persons entering the pits on Saturday at Brockville should be reminded that a digital waiver must be signed per the tracks insurance, and no paper waiver will be available at the track. The waiver can be found at https://bos.speedwaiver.com .
The official order of events for both nights, along with pricing for each event can be found on both tracks’ website and Facebook pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media channels.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, August 2 – Can-Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Saturday, August 3 – Brockville Ontario Speedway – Brockville, ONT ($2,000 to Win)
Saturday, August 17 – Utica-Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($5,000 to Win Cole Cup)
Forni-Humphreys Classic takes center stage at Placerville Speedway Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…The biggest event of the Berco Redwood/ Hoosier Tires championship season invades Placerville Speedway this Saturday August 3rd, with the $8,585.85 to win “Forni-Humphreys Classic” set for action at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
An exciting four division program will be offered to race fans showcasing the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, who will battle for the $8,585.85 grand prize, along with the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association.
The Forni family has a great history in El Dorado County, with deep ties to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and much of the land on which it sits. Much like his forefathers, Mark Forni had a great passion for the county fair and its attributes, especially the racetrack.
From the time he was a young child and the days when Placerville Speedway was known as Hangtown Speedway, Mark was actively involved with the weekly auto races, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need involved with the sport he loved.
Later in life, Mark continued his contributions to local auto racing, sponsoring many race teams with his business, Forni’s Trucking. He later became a member of the El Dorado County Fair Board and focused on the issues regarding the future of the fair and the speedway. Mark Forni believed in working relationships. He understood the importance of race promoters, sponsorships, and the one key element for every event to be successful, the spectator.
In November of 2004, Mark was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. During his final months, Mark had the opportunity to say goodbye to friends and family and spend some special moments with his wife and children, a bittersweet time for those who knew and loved him so much. In the summer of 2005, Mark passed away at the early age of 45.
Saturday will also be our way of remembering our fellow fallen friend C.J. Humphreys, who we lost in February of 2023.
Affectionately known as the “Happy Camper” C.J. ranks number five in all-time Winged 360 Sprint Car wins on the red clay, having earned 25 victories in his career. He also holds the honor of being the original North vs South Civil War Series champion during the 1991 season.
Chris and his No. 85 Sprint Car were as synonymous as any in the Placerville Speedway pit area over the years. His competitive spirit and all-around good-natured attitude have been sorely missed around the track.
Saturday’s 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic is also the final tune-up prior to the Kubota High Limit Racing event on August 17th.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday August 3rd, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-080324
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday August 3: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic
Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Gold Rush Classic
Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Carson Hammes Sixth at Marysville Raceway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting back to racing action on Saturday night, Carson Hammes continued his strong 2024 season as he tallied a sixth-place finish at Marysville Raceway.
With 15 cars on hand for the tracks first point paying race in a few weeks, the younger of two Hammes brothers timed the STS Farming/All About Fire Protection/Summit Partners backed No. 56C mount in seventh quickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Hammes knew the importance of grabbing the win. Getting the jump when the green flag was displayed to the field, Carson Hammes drove away from the field and raced to the important heat race victory.
Pulling the two in the redraw, Hammes found himself on the front row of the feature event as he looked to score his second feature event win of the 2024 season.
Slipping back to fourth when the race came to life, Hammes settled in as he chased after the likes of his brother, Dawson, Dryver Dothage, and Adrianna DeMartini.
While running in fourth, Hammes felt pressure from a surging Jake Haulot who was racing his way through the field and towards the front. Finally giving up the fourth spot on the 12th lap, a wild lap 13 saw him slip back to eighth.
Settling back in, the Marysville, CA driver worked his way back into seventh, where he went on to take the checkered flag, but after post race tech he was officially moved up one position and was scored sixth in the final rundown.
Hammes Motorsports would like to thank Movement Brewing, STS Farming, All About Fire Protection, Summit Partners Burbank Agency, Escalera Inc., Harper Inc., and Ace Attorney Services for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 10, Wins: 1, Top 5’s: 4, Top 10’s: 5
ON TAP: Hammes returns to action on Saturday night at Marysville Raceway.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Carson Hammes by following him on Twitter @CarsonHammes.
Ashton Torgerson Tallies Two More Top-10s with Xtreme Outlaws Midgets During Oklahoma Double
PETERSEN MEDIA- Continuing to compete with this Keith Kunz Motorsports team during his rookie campaign with the Xtreme Outlaws Midgets, Ashton Torgerson continues to stack Top-10 finishes as he picked up two more in Oklahoma.
Kicking the weekend off at Arrowhead Speedway on Friday night, the Rookie of the Year contender timed in sixth fastest in his qualifying flight and that put him in the third row of his heat race.
Starting and finishing sixth in his heat, Torgerson moved into the feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the 17th starting position. Battling for 15th and 16th in the opening stages of the race, Torgerson moved into 13th on the race’s sixth lap.
Continuing to feel out the Oklahoma track, Torgerson worked into 12th on the 11th lap, and cracked to Top-10 right at the halfway point of the 25-lapper. Continuing to battle hard, he took over seventh on the 20th lap and held on to that position over the final five laps as he recorded his 34th overall Top-10 finish of the 2024 season.
Saturday night the series stayed in Oklahoma, but the scene shifted to Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, OK. Getting off to a much better start on this night, Torgerson timed in third quickest in his time trial group and that lined him up on the front row of his heat race.
Slipping back to third when the field shuffled out as the heat came to life, Torgerson’s third place finish put him in the feature event and placed him in the fourth row on the starting grid.
As the feature came to life, Torgerson spent a big majority of the race running in the seventh position, but as the laps wound down, the action picked up as he found himself in a few different battles.
Working into sixth on the 20th lap, Torgerson spent the next 10-laps swapping fifth and sixth as he found himself in a very entertaining battle. Going back and forth, Torgerson ultimately lost the spot to Cannon McIntosh on the final lap as he took sixth when the checkered flag flew.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-55, Wins-5, Top 5’s-14, Top 10’s-35
ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will continue to battle with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series this weekend as he will be in action on Friday and Saturday night at I-55 Raceway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.
Early Contact Derails Dakota Albright at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Fresh off of racing his way into his first career Winged Sprint Car feature event, Dakota Albright found himself in another feature on Saturday night, but after a good start to his race, contact from a spinning car brought his night to an early end.
“Saturday night, I really put us behind early after time trials, but Rick and Dan continued to do their thing,” Dakota Albright said. “We started in the back of the feature, and the first few laps felt great but contact ultimately ended our night early.”
With 24 cars on hand Saturday night in Placerville, CA, the Waterford, CA driver ended up ended up 22nd fastest in time trials after a mistake on the first lap ultimately hurt both laps.
“We hot lapped really well, so I thought I was going to be able to get us timed in better than I had been, but I made a mistake,” Albright added.
Finishing sixth in his heat race, Albright was set for the 25-lap feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the 21st starting position. On a surface that still stayed in good shape through the night with cooler temps on hand, Albright was able to make some early headway.
As the race came to life, Albright was able to get his right rear up on the cushion and pick up a few positions as he raced into 18th. Feeling comfortable upstairs, he stayed committed and found himself in 17th a lap later as he still worked through heavy traffic.
Admittedly feeling the best he had felt to date, trouble struck on the fourth lap. Racing into turns three and four, a car lost the handle on the cushion and as it spun, Albright couldn’t avoid as he took a big hit to the right rear corner of his car.
Forced to the work area, the damage was too much to overcome and his night was over.
“I was pretty bummed with how the night ended,” Albright said. “It has been a bit of a learning curve for myself, and I felt like things were coming together in the feature, but it was short lived. Looking forward to trying again this weekend.”
Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.
ON TAP: Albright will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.
You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.
Tony Gomes 4th at Placerville Speedway Heading Into the Mark Forni/CJ Humphreys Classic
PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to action at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports continued their stretch of top finishes at the bullring as Gomes took the checkered flag in fourth.
“We were solid again from start to finish, and that is a big testament to Cody, Bobby, and John’s hard work,” Tony Gomes said. “Aside from some bad luck, the entire month of July went really well for us, and it has us eager to battle for the Forni/Humphreys Classic this week.”
24 cars checked into the speedway with the point race season starting to wind down. Gomes got off to a quick start in the Lund Construction/Anrak/Same Rhodes backed No. 7C as he timed 12th fastest after being the first car to take a time.
With the track taking shape through the duration of the qualifying session, Gomes’ front row heat race position was idle for the conditions as he needed to pick up the win to earn a spot in the nightly redraw.
Lining up on the outside of the front row of the fourth and final heat race of the night, it took three start attempts to finally get underway, but once the race was on, Gomes was able to take off.
Leading from start to finish, the Modesto, CA driver’s win moved him into the nightly redraw where the seven put him in the fourth row of the feature event alongside Andy Forsberg.
Slipping back to eighth when the race came to life, Gomes settle in and used an early restart to get back into sixth. Once back in sixth, he continued to hold the spot until another restart allowed him to power his way in fourth.
Once in fourth, the lead pack of cars broke away but they all ran similar speeds as they kept a similar distance between themselves.
As traffic became a factor in the waning laps, it did allow Gomes to close in on third running Andy Forsberg as he looked for a spot on the podium following his win two weeks ago.
Though he was able to putt close to Forsberg, Gomes capped this night off in the fourth spot, as he now turns his attention to the Forni/Humphreys Classic.
“The fact that we got even better as the race moved on, it has me really optimistic heading into one of our biggest races of the year, the Forni/Humphreys Classic,” Gomes said. “It is good to get another good finish for Cody, Mandi, and this team, but it would be even more special to win this race again this weekend.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-11, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-9
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Andy Forsberg 3rd At Placerville Speedway Amidst Torrid Championship Battle
PETERSEN MEDIA: Back to regular season points action at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night after claiming the Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek title last week, Andy Forsberg worked his way to a third-place finish as he continues to take part in an ultra-tight championship battle with Shane Hopkins and Bubba DeCaires.
“It was another strong night for us from start to finish,” Andy Forsberg said. “We were fourth quick to get the night underway, but I think I left something on the table. I knew what I needed to do, I just didn’t do a very good job executing my plan.”
With 24 cars on hand, Forsberg attacked the unseasonably tacky track in time trials, as he timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in fourth fastest in time trials.
Needing to simply run inside the Top-5 in his heat race to advance to the redraw based on his qualifying time, Forsberg scored a second place finish but the redraw was unkind as he the eight put him in the fourth row of the 25-lapper.
With the track getting slick when the feature event rolled around, Forsberg got a great jump as he was quickly into third and chasing after the lead duo of Tanner Carrick and Shane Hopkins.
Pressuring Hopkins, who is also in the hotly contested championship fight, Forsberg seemed to lose a little ground to him as the raced through turns one and two, but in three and four he was able to gain on Hopkins, so it turned into a high speed game of cat and mouse.
With both drivers on their game and not making any mistakes, Forsberg continued to battle but, in the end, settled for a third-place finish heading into this weekend’s Mark Forni/CJ Humphries Classic.
“We were really good in the feature, but Carrick and Hopkins were good as well,” Forsberg said. “I could gain on Hopkins in three and four, but I’d lose it all in one and two so it was kind of an interesting battle between us. Good result, and hopefully we can be back up there battling for $8500 this weekend.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-30, Wins-4, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-20
ON TAP: Forsberg and company return to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the Mark Forni/CJ Humphreys Classic.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Joel Myers Jr Scores First Win at Hayward Motorsports In Thrilling Fashion
PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting right back to work with Hayward Motorsports following his first Kings Royal Apperance, Joel Myers Jr was able to breakthrough and score his first win with the team as he made a last lap move during IRA action at Plymouth Dirt Track.
“We have been getting better, and learning each night we have hit the track, and to come from eighth and get our first win is cool and I am happy to get Brodie Hayward and all of our partners a win,” Joel Myers Jr said.
Making the trip to Wisconsin on Saturday night, the Sebastopol, CA driver kicked things off by timing the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors/Byrd Racing backed No. 19H in fourth quickest in time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, ‘Jr’ was able to work his way into second as the race got underway. Finishing second, the 18-year-old was securely in the feature as well as in Dash 2 where his fourth-place finish put him in the fourth row of the feature event.
Settling into sixth when the green flag was displayed to the field, Myers Jr broke into the top-five on the fifth lap as he seemingly got stronger as the laps clicked off.
The 11th and 12th circuits saw him make a couple of big time moves as he raced into third as the race approached the halfway point. Continuing to battle around the Plymouth Dirt Track, Myers Jr worked into second with just 10-laps to go in the race and his focus turned to leader, Blake Nimee.
Chasing after Nimee, Myers Jr was able to get around him on the 27th lap to take over the race lead. Able to stick the bottom for the final trips around the track, the youngster was able to score his first win with Hayward Motorsports, and it was also his first career 410ci win in the United States after success the last two years in New Zealand.
“This has been a great opportunity to work with Hayward Motorsports, and I am very grateful to be in this position,” Myers Jr said. “Noah West, Brodie, and everyone have been great to work with, and hopefully we can pick a few more up before the season ends.”
Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gillstap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 33, Wins-8, Top-5’s- 12, Top-10’s-18
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports are TBD on this weekends plans.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Tanner Carrick Dominates at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Building off of a pair of podium finishes last week to cap off Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek, Tanner Carrick continued to climb the ladder as he dominated to 25-lap feature event at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night to record his fifth feature event win of the season.
“We had a lot of speed last week, but my dash redraw skills really hindered us and these races are tough to win from the third and fourth row,” Tanner Carrick said. “Saturday night things went our way, and we had a really good car and that showed as we led all 25 laps and scored the win.”
With 24 cars checked into the pit area for one final tune up at the bullring before this coming week’s Mark Forni/CJ Humphries Classic, Carrick stopped the clocks with the third quickest lap in qualifying time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Lincoln, CA driver got a strong start aboard the CVC/Cemex/California Waterfowl backed No. 83T as he raced into second.
Hanging on to the runner up finish, Carrick was safely in the redraw with his qualifying efforts, and some good luck was on his side as the ‘two’ put him on the front row of the 25-lapper.
Sharing the front row with youngster, Austin Wood, Carrick got the jump as the field raced out of turn four. The slick Placerville Speedway surface was to Carrick’s liking as he was able to move all around the speedway as traffic came into play.
A couple of stoppages sprinkled through the race were essentially all that could slow him on this night as he led all 25-laps and recorded his fifth feature event win of the season, marking his first at Placerville Speedway.
“Thanks to Clark and Shay for their hard work and continuing to give me a good car,” Carrick noted. “I love racing at Placerville because it is so unique and such a tricky place to figure out. If you can run well here night in and night out, it typically means you can go run well anywhere with how challenging it can be. Glad to get the win, and hopefully we can do it again with a lot of money up for grabs this week.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 38, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 20, Top 10’s: 26
ON TAP: Carrick will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Donny Schatz just shy of Summer Nationals title; $25,000 Ironman 55 next
Jul 29, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5602 (-110)
Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Event: Bricker’s Bash
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 8th (7th)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 26th-27th
Event: Summer Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 11th (15th)
Saturday: 2nd (1st)
Date: Sunday, July 28th
Event: Empire State Challenge
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, New York)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 5th (8th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 29, 2024) – Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing’s four-race stretch through Pennsylvania and New York was an all-around success story, not only completing the two-state swing with three top-ten scores, but a pair of top-fives in the process, one of which a podium in the annual Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals finale on Saturday, July 27.
Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished second in his Williams Grove Speedway podium appearance, leading the first 12 laps from the pole position before commencing a battle with championship rival, David Gravel.
Gravel, the eventual Summer Nationals champion, got by Schatz on lap 13, only to lose command to the ten-time World of Outlaws champion the following circuit. The Fargo, North Dakota, native would maintain the point until lap 19 when Gravel snuck back by entering turn one and two. Despite the fact, Schatz did everything he could to reclaim command, showing his nose to the Connecticut native on multiple occasions.
“We were decent,” Schatz said of Williams Grove. “From the word go we were okay, and the longer I ran the looser I got. I tried moving the wing, and it kind of made me a little bit worse, so I kind of had to go back. I just kind of started searching around the racetrack. I tried the top. I tried the middle. It seemed like that yellow helped. It cooled the tires down and I could go for a few laps. I just couldn’t get in the racetrack the way we needed to. We were there, but I guess we’ll have to settle for second tonight.”
Schatz and TSR kicked-off their Summer Nationals effort with an 11th-place score from 15th one night prior, launching their entire Pennsylvania visit with an eighth-place performance at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The four-race stretch eventually came to a close Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway; Schatz finished fifth from eighth on the starting grid.
With all results considered, Schatz remains second in the 2024 World of Outlaws championship chase, trailing Gravel by 110 markers. To date, Schatz owns 36 top-ten appearances in 41 starts, 21 of which recorded within the top-five.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Ironman 55 at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday,
August 2-3. The winner of the 55-lap finale will take home the iconic
dumbbell trophy and $25,000.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 41
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 21
Top-10s: 36
Zearfoss highlights return to Posse Country with top-five at BAPS; Ironman 55 ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 29, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing made the most of their return to Pennsylvania Posse Country, highlighting their four-race stretch (night four being a visit to New York) with a top-five at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 24. Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprinter, finished fourth in his top-five appearance, improving two positions after starting from the outside row three.
The “Jonestown Jet” kicked-off preliminary competition with the eighth-fastest qualifying time of 33 entries, racing on to a runner-up performance during heat race action, and a sixth-place outcome in the evening’s dash.
In addition, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visited Williams Grove Speedway for the annual C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, followed by a one-night stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28. Doing his best to match his BAPS outcome, the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native finished 15th, 23rd, and 15th, respectively.
The top-five in BAPS’ Bricker’s Bash was his first of the World of Outlaws season.
“A great way to open our return to Pennsylvania. We wanted that success to continue through Weedsport, but it was great to get things going that way and show a ton of speed in front of all of our partners and fans,” Zearfoss noted. “We have to turn our focus back west, but we’ll be back to Pennsylvania soon enough.”
ON DECK: Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3. The winner of the 55-lap finale will take home the iconic dumbbell trophy and $25,000.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including: Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Press: www.fullyinjected.com Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS: 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 11
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS: Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
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Double-D tenth twice in Summer Nationals; All eyes on Knoxville, Iowa
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (July 29, 2024) – Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing put together a sound performance in their two-day Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals appearance, capping the Central Pennsylvania staple with back-to-back top-ten outcomes, finishing tenth in each as the result of forward progress.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, advanced a total of nine positions in his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series effort, driving forward from 12th on Friday before rallying seven spots on Saturday. Dietrich’s Saturday night charge was good enough to earn the evening’s Hard Charger Award – awarded to the driver who advances the most feature positions.
“We wanted more, but we’re already looking forward. Excited to get to Knoxville,” Dietrich, a ten-time winner in 2024, mentioned. “The goal is to go out there and represent our partners and fans at the highest level. We’re pretty lucky to be associated with so many great people, and the fan support is second to none. We’re gonna let it all hang out at Knoxville and see what happens.”
As noted, Dietrich is a ten-time winner thus far in 2024, ready to roll into the 360 Knoxville Nationals with 36 top-tens to his credit, 26 of which accumulated within the top-five.
COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.
SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 10 Top-Fives: 26 Top-Tens: 36
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Xavier Doney sixth in POWRi start at Lakeside; Indiana Sprint Week and Knoxville Nationals all ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (July 29, 2024) – Despite Saturday’s planned visit to I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, ending before it started, canceled due to a short car count projection, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing made the most of their Friday night POWRi 410 Outlaw start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, capping their evening in the Sunflower State with a top-ten appearance – highlighting all preliminary competition with a heat race victory.
Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprinter, finished sixth in his top-ten appearance, commencing main event competition from fourth on the grid.
Although a short weekend in terms of starts, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing have much to look forward to, set to join the USAC National Sprint Cars for Indiana Sprint Week (ISW) competition beginning at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 30. The Odessa, Missouri, native will compete in the remaining five rounds of ISW, all of which concluding at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, on Saturday, August 3.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with USAC’s Indiana Sprint Week competition beginning Tuesday evening, July 30, at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana:
July 30 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN July 31 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN August 1 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN August 2 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN August 3 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN
Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with a 305 sprint car start at Valley Speedway on Saturday, August 3.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21.
SPECIAL THANKS: Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com. POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com. POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com. USAC Racing: www.floracing.com. High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/ Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Whittall battles Outlaws in Posse Country; Team aims at
late season success
Jul 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 29, 2024) – It was a high flyin’ weekend in Posse Country for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, continuing their 2024 campaign with the two-day Summer Nationals – featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series – at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Two starts resulted in two main event appearances for the Vincentown, New Jersey, wheelman, highlighting the pair with a 19th-place score in the $20,000-to-win weekend finale on Saturday, July 27.
Although short of the ultimate goal, Whittall, ace of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, is still as eager as ever, working to continue their pre-Outlaw success once the Knoxville Nationals have concluded.
“It’s a tough program, that’s for sure,” Whitall, describing Williams Grove Speedway’s Summer Nationals, said. “We’re privileged to be a part of it, and I’m privileged to be a part of such an incredible team. We’re going to take some time off during the Knoxville Nationals before resuming our schedule immediately after. We had a ton of momentum heading into the Summer Nationals, so the goal is to pick up right where we left off.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will enjoy some time off before returning
to Central Pennsylvania competition following the Knoxville Nationals.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 14
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Thiel perfect at Dodge County Fairgrounds; IRA championship chase continues with Wilmot and Angell Park double August 17-18
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 29, 2024) – It was a night to remember for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only concluding their Friday night visit to Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series triumph, but securing a perfect scorecard in the process, commencing preliminary competition with the night’s fastest qualifying time, as well as heat race and dash victories. Impressive enough, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native led every circuit of the 20-lap contest, earning a $4,000 payday for his efforts in his third IRA victory of the season.
Although unable to match his Friday night perfection, Thiel’s Saturday night IRA effort at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, was just as impressive in its own right, persevering for a sixth-place result after starting 17th on the A-Main grid.
“I really didn’t realize how good we were on Friday until the night came to a close. Looking back, we’ve put together a really sound package for Dodge County and it definitely showed this weekend,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, explained. “We obviously wanted to repeat our efforts on Saturday at Plymouth, but a late pill kinda put us behind the eight ball. We tried some things to dig ourselves out of the hole, and I’m not sure anything really worked out in our favor. Regardless, to salvage a top-ten says a lot.”
Thiel and Team 73 are currently in charge of the 2024 IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship chase, holding a 65-point margin over Hanna City, Illinois’ Jake Blackhurst.
“We’re going to enjoy a few weeks off before our next IRA start at Wilmot,” Thiel continued. “We had the Knoxville Nationals on our calendar all year, but we want to be smart with our motor situation and be ready for the remaining IRA races, as well as some other events we plan to attend.”
ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will enjoy some time off before resuming IRA action at Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 3 Top-Fives: 9 Top-Tens: 16
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26.
SPECIAL THANKS: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners: Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis, Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Greg Wilson impressive in Sharon Speedway visit; Upcoming
agenda TBD
Jul 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 29, 2024) – Despite a slow start to the weekend that resulted in an AFCS A-Main miss at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, July 26, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing turned things around in a hurry, concluding their last minute visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, with impressive rally from 16th to finish third – Wilson’s eighth top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing his overall top-ten count to 11.
Head turning for most who witnessed, Wilson’s hard-fought rally from row eight helped Ohio natives capture all three spots on Sharon Speedway’s podium, the top taken by Dale Blaney with Cole Duncan finishing second. Wilson secured his third-place finish on the final circuit, cruising by former World of Outlaws champion, Dave Blaney.
“We’ve always enjoyed racing at Sharon Speedway and we were happy to put together a massive improvement on Saturday night, especially after a not-so great start to our weekend at Attica,” Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, said. “Can’t say enough about everyone behind this Greg Wilson Racing team. Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics, DNC Hydraulics…they all play a major role in keeping us on track and we’re proud to give back by putting up solid results.”
Although short of matching their final Sharon Speedway outcome, Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing put together another charge at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28, concluding their World of Outlaws start in the Empire State with a 14th-place score after starting from row 11.
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news
to be released in the coming days.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 8
Top-tens: 11
Wins: 0
Randall and TKS Motorsports record incredible five-start
stretch; 360 Knoxville Nationals ahead
Jul 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – It was an incredible run for the “Quickest Chicken” Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, capitalizing on a busy, five-race campaign with five consecutive top-ten scores, all of which highlighted with a $7,000 victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26. Randall, now a four-time winner in 2024 with Mitchellville, Iowa’s TKS Motorsports, led all 25 circuits of the Border Battle main event – his first triumph of the year at the state-of-the-art complex.
“It’s really special to win a really, really special race,” Randall said in Jackson Victory Lane. “I definitely felt a lot of pressure. Once I got to lapped traffic I was committed to the top in (turns) one and two. Once I got close to guys I felt myself slowing down and couldn’t get off the corners. I was searching a little bit. I saw the bottom was still good in (turns) one and two. We were able to hold them off.
“We’ve been making a lot of gains the past couple of weeks on the bigger tracks. It’s good to head into these next couple of weeks with a lot of momentum.”
In addition to his victory, Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, finished fourth during 360 action at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25, seventh and fifth during 410 and 360 action at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27, and second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 28 – the weekend’s final Border Battle program. Impressive enough, Randall led much of Huset’s Sunday night showstopper, taking command on lap nine before surrendering the top spot to Garet Williamson on lap 24. The runner-up performance was Randall’s fourth of the year on the Huset’s highbanks.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Chase, especially leading into the 360 Knoxville Nationals,” Troy Renfro expressed. “He’s really making our jobs look easy. We’re confident big things are ahead this weekend at Knoxville Raceway.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville
Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 23
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five
consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson
Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a
$7,000 payday.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms,
Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson
Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
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Andrews to return to Fremont for AFCS start August 3
Jul 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 29, 2024) – It was a tough weekend in the Buckeye State for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, and although the OTS Truck Centers | Kenworth of Cleveland No. 15C team was forced to conclude their two-race agenda with a 19th-place highlight at Fremont on July 27, things are already looking up, aiming at a fresh start with their first event of the new month on Saturday, August 3.
Andrews, a former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion, will kick-off his August campaign back at “The Track That Action Built,” setting his targets on a $4,000 Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) payday. Andrews’ typical Friday night destination, Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, is closed due to their annual Fair.
“Just one of those weekends that we hope to forget about,” Andrews expressed. “We had some motor issues on Friday at Attica that took us out of the picture, and we just couldn’t find our feet on Saturday at Fremont. Regardless, a new month gives us a fresh start. All we can do is work to improve.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with another Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) start at Fremont
Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, August 3.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
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Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4
Eliason and RSR score back-to-back top-fives; 360
Knoxville Nationals on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – It was a busy weekend in the Keystone State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), joining not only High Limit Racing, but also the World of Outlaws in an action-packed Pennsylvania schedule including starts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. When the weekend chaos settled, Eliason and RSR found themselves with a pair of top-five appearances, scored in back-to-back fashion on July 23 and July 24.
Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in each of the aforementioned top-fives, the first in a High Limit Racing start at Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday, July 23, and the second in a World of Outlaws appearance at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Impressive enough, Eliason’s top-fives were the product of forward progress, advancing from tenth in Lernerville’s Silver Cup and from ninth at BAPS’s Bricker’s Bash.
In addition, Eliason and RSR recorded 17th and 11th-place finishes in Williams Grove Speedway’s Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
“Just a great weekend overall for this Ridge & Sons Racing team. It was a great momentum kick leading into the Nationals stretch at Knoxville Raceway,” Eliason explained. “It was a busy schedule, but we need to be conditioned to it. We have a lot of racing on the agenda for the next two weeks and I’m sure we’ll be ready for it.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024
campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360
Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville
Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in
World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 19
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
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Aaron Reutzel rolls to 360 triumph at Jackson Motorplex; 360 Knoxville Nationals activates Thursday
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – A perfect momentum kick rolling into the 34th edition of Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Nationals, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing turned four starts into a trio of top-ten appearances, highlighting their final July weekend with a 360 sprint car score at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 25. The triumph, Reutzel’s tenth of the 2024 season overall, was accomplished in fantastic fashion, earning a margin of victory that nearly surpassed the four-second mark.
“The track was phenomenal,” Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, was quick to say in Jackson Victory Lane. “Hats off to the track crew there. It was a good crowd tonight. It’s an awesome night.”
Although Reutzel’s 410 Border Battle start the following night at Jackson Motorplex concluded with a “DNF,” forced to retire due to incidental contact while battling for a podium spot, the Clute, Texas, native raced on to conclude his weekend of competition with a pair of top-tens at the Sprint Car Capital of the World; eighth during the 410 portion of the program and second during the 360 portion of the program. Reutzel’s 360 podium was the product of a four-spot jump from the outside of row three.
With all results considered, Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing will roll into the 360 Knoxville Nationals with a combined 28 top-ten appearances, 24 of which within the top-five including the aforementioned ten victories. Reutzel’s 360 Nationals qualifying night is set for Thursday, August 1.
ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360 main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360 action and eighth during 410 action.
Stats: Wins: 10 Top-Fives: 24 Top-Tens: 28
SPECIAL THANKS: Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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Skagit Speedway Press Release: Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals Preview
Alger, WA – It is time for a doubleheader weekend at Skagit Speedway this Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, for the 34th annual Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals featuring the 360 Sprint Cars, and the Hornets for their Hornet Nationals presented by K Pro Auto.
Big money will be on the line this weekend as the 360 Sprint Cars will run for a $15,000 to win top prize on the final night and $3,000 to win prize on night one. The Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals also rounds out the 2024 Tribute to Fred Brownfield Northern Speedweek Tour. The Speedweek will have traveled to Grays Harbor Raceway for two nights, then a night at Southern Oregon Speedway and Willamette Speedway before heading to Skagit.
Before the action on track heats up, join us at Bob's Burgers & Brew in Burlington, just off Cook Road, between 5 and 7 pm on Thursday, July 25th, for a chance to see some Sprint Cars and enter the drawing for gift baskets.
In the most recent 360 competition at Skagit Speedway, Trey Starks was finally dethroned as the lone 360 winner this year. Robbie Price found his way to victory lane on Saturday, July 6th, beating out Jesse Schlotfeldt and Jason Solwold. Trey Starks leads the 360 Sprint Car points battle with 458 points, three top fives in four features. Cam Smith sits second with 405 points, Colby Thornhill is third with 396 points, Colton Heath is fourth, and Chase Goetz is fifth.
Looking into the past, Dominic Scelzi won the 2023 Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals, Seth Bergman finished second, and Jason Solwold was third. Since 2010, Travis Jacobson went on a three-year run from 2010-12, Shane Stewart picked up a win in 2013, Seth Bergman knocked off two back-to-back in 2014-15, Roger Crockett (2016), Jason Solwold (2017), Buddy Kofoid (2018), JJ Hickle (2019), and Garen Linder (2021), and Trey Starks (2022).
Joining the 360 Sprint Cars this weekend are the Hornets for their Hornet Nationals. Brian Michelson won the Hornet Nationals in 2023 and has already picked up two wins and three top fives at Skagit Speedway this year. However, Colin Sims picked up the most recent win during Les Schwab Tire Centers night.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
CRSA PREPARES TO END JULY AT FONDA
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 24, 2024
After two weeks off, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products return to Fonda Speedway for round two of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge to close out July.
Fonda was scheduled to be on the calendar June 1 but was eventually canceled, making Saturday’s race the lone trip to “The Track of Champions.”
This is the 30th time CRSA has pushed off at Fonda, with its first event run in 2009.
Here’s a look at the headlines for Saturday night.
Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.
Last Time Out: CRSA made the trip to Land of Legends Raceway July 4 for the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge, which saw a battle between track regulars Dillon Paddock and Darryl Ruggles. Paddock would grab the lead from "The Motorized Madman" with eight laps to go and not look back to score his first career CRSA and 305 Sprint victory.
“It’s about time,” Paddock said post-race. “I feel like it was long overdue. All my guys and sponsors stick with me. No one gives up. They want to see us do good and we keep coming out no matter what happens the week prior.”
Ruggles was second, Tomy Moreau third, Bobby Parrow fourth and Jordan Hutton fifth.
Two days later, the series saw another first-time winner at Genesee Speedway, Adam DePuy, leading all 25 laps from the pole to score his win. After a long career of racing street stocks, DePuy switched to 305 Sprints last season, and the move paid off July 6.
“It feels great,” said DePuy post-race. "We worked hard and had trouble all year. I took it to Dave Gray's house and made some changes; the car was a rocket."
Cliff Pierce recorded his best career finish in second, Ron Greek third, Kyle Pierce fourth and Tomy Moreau rounded out the top five.
Maiden Victories: Half the races have seen first-time winners in six events this season. May 18, Matt Rotz scored his first CRSA victory in addition to Paddock and DePuy’s victories.
In weekly action at Land of Legends (non-series), other first-time winners include Timmy Lotz and Lance Dusett.
The series has a chance Saturday to see three straight first-time winners, something that hasn’t happened since 2012, when Scott Goodrich, Brittany Tresch and Jeff VanDusen recorded wins at Skyline, Penn Can and Five Mile Point, respectively.
New Points Leader: After Genesee, there is a new points leader toward the series championship. Sherbrooke, Quebec’s Tomy Moreau now leads by 33 points over Kyle Pierce. Dalton Herrick and Blake Warner are tied for third, 41 behind, while Ron Greek is fifth, 75 back.
“I know it's very early, lot of racing to go, but we've been working for that the past year and a half and it's paying off!" said Moreau on social media. "Now, let's keep working to win races. The rest will go together."
"The Canadian Kid" is one of the more dedicated drivers on tour, the only full-time driver North of the border, driving five hours to Fonda Saturday night.
Schedule Update: After June was rained out, Mike Emhof Motorsports and some track officials have updated the schedule for makeup dates.
Penn Can Speedway, supposed to run June 14, will now run Aug. 9 on the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.
Outlaw Speedway, scheduled for June 21, will be contested Aug. 16 to kick off the inaugural Dandy Triple Play.
The races at Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway will not be made up.
CRSA is still working on a rescheduled date with Afton after the July 19 contest was dropped.
Last Time at Fonda: A part of Fonda 200 weekend last year, CRSA last pushed off Sept. 15, saw Jordan Hutton score his fifth win of 2023 and eventually clinch the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Championship. Blake Warner recorded his best CRSA finish in second, while Billy VanInwegen rounded out the podium in third.
Down the I-90: Only one race of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge has taken place this season at Weedsport back on Memorial Day weekend. Jordan Hutton scored his second win of the season over Jeff Trombley and Scott Landers.
To this date, Hutton is the only repeat winner of 2024, with “J-Hutt” also scoring a win at Thunder Mountain May 4.
By the Numbers: The average car count at Fonda since 2014 is just under 21 cars. There are 14 winners with Danny Varin and Mike Kiser each coming home first four times. Kiser, Jeff Trombley and Cory Sparks have at least 10 top fives.
From the Frontman: “We’re due up for an I-90 Pit Stop Challenge event, as it has been a while since we were last at Weedsport. We’re excited to return to Fonda, especially after the new surface recently put on. We hope you join us Saturday!” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: "We are very pleased to have made great progress on the track surface at Fonda, and we look forward to the CRSA drivers being able to use multiple grooves to thrill the fans Saturday." ~ Brett Deyo
Up next: CRSA hits Utica-Rome Speedway, also part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Aug. 2. Can’t make it out? Tune in on FloRacing.
Standings
1. 22 Tomy Moreau 934 pts
2. 9K Kyle Pierce -33
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -41
4. 21B Blake Warner -41
5. 28 Ron Greek -75
6. J27 John Cunningham -120
7. 99 Adam Depuy -144
8. 66 Jordan Hutton -149
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -153
10. 4 Cliff Pierce -172
I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 172 pts
2. 3A Jeff Trombley -5
3. 33 Scott Landers -6
4. 8 Dillon Paddock -9
5. 4s Johnny Smith -13
6. 53 Shawn Donath -13
7. 21Z Zach Sobotka -18
8. 99 Adam Depuy -20
9. 29 Dalton Herrick -20
10. 56V Billy VanInwegen -21
Previous Winners @ Fonda
1. Danny Varin (4) 2011, 2012, 2013x2
2. Mike Kiser (4) 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022
3. Cory Sparks (3) 2011, 2014, 2016
4. Josh Pieniazek (3) 2014, 2015, 2018
5. Jeff Trombley (3) 2018, 2019, 2022
6. Jordan Hutton (3) 2021, 2022, 2023
7. Kyle Smith (2) 2016, 2017
8. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2009
9. John Matrafailo (1) 2010
10. Tyler Rice (1) 2012
11. Jordan Thomas (1) 2015
12. Brett Jaycox (1) 2017
13. Josh Flint (1) 2021
14. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
5. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
6. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2
4. 99 Adam Depuy 2
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
6. 88C Chad Miller 1
7. 23 John Smith 1
8. 25G Tyler Graves 1
9. 18C Dan Craun 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
13. 17E Ethan Gray 1
14. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
15. 28 Ron Greek 1
16. 21B Blake Warner 1
17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3
2. 9K Kyle Pierce 3
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 3
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
5. 29 Dalton Herrick 2
6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2
8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2
9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
10. 33 Scott Landers 1
11. 4s Johnny Smith 1
12. 48a Alysha Bay 1
13. 77 Matt Rotz 1
14. 99 Mike Kiser 1
15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1
17. 99 Adam Depuy 1
18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1
19. 28 Ron Greek 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 9K Kyle Pierce +31
2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +24
4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
5. 99 Adam Depuy +21
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30
2. 99 Adam Depuy 25
3. 77 Matt Rotz 20
4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10
5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10
6. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
7. 28 Ron Greek 9
8. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
9. 3a Jeff Trombley 7
10. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
11. 121 Steve Glover 5
12. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
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FAST Series Back at Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA July 24, 2024): After a masterful performance on Sunday in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars, A.J. Flick made himself the driver most likely to knock off the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series when the tour makes its second and final stop for the 2024 season. Flick, a two-time and defending track champion, overcame a misfortune in the hot laps and the failure to start his heat race to score the impressive win. He raced from sixteenth on the grid to take the checkers and the fat pay envelope that came with it.
What is more, Flick took sole possession of second place in the 2024 point standings. He is now just one counter behind Bob Felmlee. Flick is no stranger to come from behind championship runs. He once came back from a deficit exceeding seventy points to upset Jack Sodeman, Jr. for the title.
Jeremy Weaver, who entered last week’s race tied with Flick for second, now sits eight points out of first place, so don’t count him out just yet, either.
Sodeman and Andy Cavanaugh are eighty-one and eighty-eight points out, respectively. While they each still have mathematical chances to climb up to the first position, it will take a combination of good finishes on their parts with some bad luck on the parts of Felmlee, Flick, and Weaver, for either of them to accomplish the goal.
All five competitors are expected to be in the field, along with other Tri City regulars, such as Bodey McClintock, Carl Bowser, Michael Bauer, and Gale Ruth, Jr.
The FAST Series will be bringing in a ringer. The series points leader and defending champion is Brandon Spithaler, who has been a sporadic visitor to Tri City this season. Zane DeVault is the only other touring driver who has a shot at Spithaler. DeVault, who has also appeared at Tri City in Sunday Thunder events this season, is forty-two points behind Spithaler entering this weekend’s action. Bobby Elliott is currently third, with Weaver, Dale Blaney, and Ricky Peterson occupying positions four, five, and six.
Other regional talents like Matt Farnham, Adam Kekich, Logan McCandless, Sye Lynch, and Mark Smith may also be on hand.
Three other divisions will also be in action. The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will pit the potent Ford of Chad Reitz, the current points leader, against the Bowtie Brigade, led by Steve Slater’s machine. Reitz got back to Victory Lane last Sunday. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will continue the intense battle between Josh Seippel and Rod Laskey for the track title. Currently, Seippel leads Laskey by four points. But veterans like Pat Fielding, Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, and Bobby Whitling may have something to say about things before the final checkered flag falls in 2024.
The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will have the weekend off, as they are slated to appear at another area speedway. Filling in for them will be the RUSH Sportsman Modifieds. Kole Holden currently leads the points, but there may be some familiar names in the field, too. Logen Lockhart, a regular runner with the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints also crosses over into the Sportsmen Modified ranks. Karston King, the son of Big Block Modified star, Rex King, Jr., may make his first Tri City start. Chas Wolbert is back behind the wheel of his Sporsman Modified. Perhaps Garrett Krummert and Ayden Cipriano will do double duty racing the RUSH Mod and 358 Modifieds as well.
Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this special program. So, adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification. Children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. The Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (ages 2 and under). They will be admitted to the Pits for $15.
The Pit gates will be open at 2 p.m. Spectator admissions will start at 4 p.m. Practice sessions and qualifying for the FAST on Dirt Sprint cars start at 5:30 p.m. Racing will begin at 6 p.m.
If you cannot make it to the track this week, there will be a Sunday Thunder program on August 4. Then, Tri City will present a pair of special events on August 11 and 18. The ULMS Late Models will be in on the 11th, and the BRP Modifieds will be in on the 18th.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses),
Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
Career-best A-main showing drives Hartmann through Minnesota, North Dakota swing
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 24, 2024 - Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing crew made a long 621-mile one-way trek for a challenging three-race swing through Minnesota and North Dakota pay off with a career-best showing at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. on Friday, July 19 to highlight the team’s entry in the third annual Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series - Northern Outlaw Sprint Association. Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings Mini Series.
Hartmann opened the weekend by timing in sixth in Flight A and overall in the 36-car field with a lap of 14.097 seconds in the 87A Hartmann Racing team's first appearance at the three-eighths-mile Norman County Raceway in Ada. Minn. on Thursday, July 18.
After starting and finishing second in the second IRA-NOSA eight-lap heat race, Hartmann was involved in an unusual incident before the start of the 25-lap main event, which resulted in contact with the car of Laela Eisenschenk, which had spun out on the four-wide parade lap.
Following a trip to the work area to change a right rear tire, Hartmann started the event at the rear of the field in the 23rd position. The third-year IRA competitor drove a consistent and level-headed race while negotiating four more caution periods to come home 14th in a race won by Mark Dobmeier.
One night later, the team traveled to Grand Forks, N.D. for the first half of back-to-back weekend events at the high-banked quarter-mile River Cities Speedway on Friday, July 19.
Hartmann qualified second in Flight B and seventh overall in the 40-car field with a lap of 10.416 seconds before starting fourth and finishing fifth in the fourth eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race.
After lining up on the pole of the first four-lap IRA-NOSA dash, Hartmann posted his first career dash victory and the initial pole position of his Sprint Car career for the evening’s 30-lap main event.
Following two false starts, Hartmann accelerated into the lead on the opening lap to pace an A-main race for the first time in his five-year Sprint Car career. The Plymouth, Wis. racer remained at the point for the first 11 laps before eventual race winner Mark Dobmeier maneuvered around Hartmann to gain the top spot on lap 12.
After Scotty Thiel and Andy Pake slipped past the 87A machine during the final three laps, Hartmann recorded his initial top-five main event finish by coming home with a career-best fourth place A-main finish.
In the final event of the team’s three-race western swing at River Cities Speedway on Saturday, July 20, Hartmann qualified 12th in Flight B and 20th overall in the 42-car field with a lap of 10.644 seconds. He then started sixth and finished sixth in the third IRA-NOSA heat race.
Hartmann qualified for the A-main by placing third in the 12-lap IRA-NOSA B-main from the fourth starting spot.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner rolled off 23rd and moved up seven spots to place 16th in the 30-lap IRA-NOSA main event, which was won by Mark Dobmeier.
“Man, it felt good for our team to finally put together a solid night at River Cities on Friday night,” Hartmann said. “I would’ve liked to have been a couple of spots better, but a solid fourth place finish is pretty damn good. We were starting to think we couldn’t even buy luck. The weekend had its ups and downs with me having two weeks out of the seat and getting familiar with a brand-new car.
“I’d say we’re onto something good,” he said. “I’m so proud of this team for how far we have come. We’ve battled with multiple problems throughout the season, but that’s racing. We’re knocking on the door for that first win. I’m excited for a couple of nights of racing back home this weekend.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is set to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, which kicks off with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.
The team’s doubleheader racing weekend wraps up with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP
For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.
HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.
Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.
For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver
Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 19
IRA Events – 16
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Following hiatus, Arenz returns to IRA action for three-race western swing
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 24, 2024 – After sitting on the sidelines for nearly six weeks with motor issues, Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsport Team got back in the saddle again for the three-race Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Northern Outlaw Sprint Association swing through Minnesota and North Dakota Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20.
In his first appearance at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., Arenz opened the tripleheader race weekend by qualifying third in Flight A and 13th overall in the 36-car field with a lap of 14.345 seconds on the three-eighths-mile clay oval on Thursday, July 18.
The 17th-year competitor finished seventh after starting third in the third eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race before starting second and finishing third in the 12-lap B main to earn a spot in the 25-lap headliner.
After starting 23rd, the 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion moved up nine spots to place 16th in a race won by Mark Dobmeier.
One night later, the team moved on to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. for the first of back-to-back nights at the high-banked quarter-mile clay oval.
The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver clocked in fifth in Flight A and sixth overall in the 40-car field in IRA-NOSA qualifying with a time of 10.393 seconds. He then started and finished second in the first IRA-NOSA eight-lap heat race to advance to the 30-lap main event.
Arenz fired off from the 11th starting spot and improved three positions to record a solid eighth place finish in another race won by Mark Dobmeier.
In the final night of the three-race swing at River Cities Speedway on Saturday, July 20, Arenz turned in the ninth fastest qualifying time in Flight A and 23rd in overall qualifying in 10.668 seconds. He then finished second from the fifth starting spot in the first eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race to claim the 11th starting position in the 35-lap headliner.
Fourteen laps into the event, Arenz's evening ended following an incident in turn three while running 11th. He was credited with a 22nd place finish.
“I was definitely going crazy without being able to compete for the last handful of weeks, but I was thankful to be able to go to a new track and return to River Cities last week,” Arenz said. “I would like to say driving a Sprint Car is like riding a bike. In some ways it is. However, there are a lot of things that go into our operation that benefit us much more when we compete weekly.
“As for my performance, I would have preferred a better outcome,” he said. “Our crew was smaller than normal, so the few people we had were asked to take on more responsibility. I missed some of my marks on the track, and I missed the set ups a touch. But all in all, I’m glad to be back at the track competing.”
The Travis Arenz Motorsports team is scheduled to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, which kicks off with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.
The team’s doubleheader racing weekend wraps up with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – PalletWorks LLC
Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have PalletWorks LLC on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s 2024 campaign with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series.
Located at N5826 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., PalletWorks LLC is a wood container and pallet manufacturing company, specializing in packing and crating materials.
To contact PalletWorks LLC, call 920-467-2600.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver
Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 10
IRA Events – 10
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 7
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Clinton County Speedway offers Pack the Track - Free Admission
July 25, 2024
Free Admission – Pack the Track Night at Clinton County
Speedway
Mill Hall, PA – The promotional team at the Clinton County
Speedway is bringing back “Pack the Track” night on Friday, August 9th with
free general admission to everyone. It has been 20 years since Pack the
Track night has been offered to fans.
“Thanks to the generous support of two local businesses, we
are able to offer free general admission to everyone. We want to pack the
track and showcase what a great entertainment value the speedway provides to
families,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Bill’s Happy Camper and
NAPA Toner Auto Parts have been great partners of the speedway and have
joined forces to make this event possible.”
Fans will witness a five-division show featuring the
RaceSaver Sprints cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, East Coast Legends,
and the Four-Cylinder stock cars. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps begin at
7PM.
Pack the Track night is a great opportunity to come and
experience the speedway. The speedway has made several improvements in
recent years including new fencing and the addition of grandstand seating.
The speedway also has concessions available offering a variety of food
options and fan favorites.
The Pack the Track night is part of a two-race weekend at
the speedway. On Saturday, August 10th the 410 Sprint cars will be in
competition for the annual Phil Walter Classic paying $6,300 to win. The
East Coast Legends and Four Cylinders will also be part of the Saturday
racing program.
Bill’s Happy Camper is the leading RV and travel trailer
dealer in the region, providing sales and service. Their inventory boasts an
extensive variety of towable RVs and campers including sought after models
from Forest River. They also feature luxury lines like Riverstone and
Riverstone Legacy. Bill’s Happy Camper is located in Mill Hall.
NAPA Toner Auto Parts with locations in Mill Hall and Jersey
Shore provides quality automotive parts for cars and trucks. They have a
knowledgeable staff to help you find the right parts needed to get your job
done. NAPA Toner Auto Parts is your one stop shop for everything automotive.
The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile dirt oval located the Fairgrounds in Mill Hall. For the latest speedway information visit clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit their facebook page.
Sprint Invaders Take on All Comers Tuesday in Bloomfield!
by Bill Wright
July 25, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders return to the Bloomfield Speedway on the Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, Iowa, and will be vying for a top prize of $4,000! The event will be this Tuesday, July 30, and will be held two nights before the 360 Nationals commence in Knoxville, making it a bit of a mystery who will be shooting for the higher payday.
The series will be making its tenth appearance at the 3/8-mile oval, but its first in two years. Paul Nienhiser was the winner of that event. Kaley Gharst leads in wins at Bloomfield with the Sprint Invaders, having collected three. Jon Agan is a two-time winner, and Jerrod Hull, Josh Schneiderman and Chris Martin have also won there.
Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (5) and in the current point standings heading into Independence. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Tasker Phillips and Cam Martin round out the current top ten in the standings.
Hot laps are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, with racing to follow. Grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, and 12 and under are $10!
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1963 (5) Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1872 Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1842 Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1763 Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1733 McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1553 Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1522 Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1407 Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 1201 (1) Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 1128 Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 899 Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Covington Shifts Focus to Knoxville, After Runner-up at 81
Matt Covington Racing – Glenpool, Ok. (July 25th, 2024) Matt Covington and crew are prepped and ready to roll for Knoxville. They will take on the famed Knoxville Raceway this weekend to tune up for the next week's 34th Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Nationals.
This past week Covington ran with the ASCS National series at Lakeside and 81 Speedway where he picked up a 6th placed finish Friday, followed by a runner-up effort on Saturday.
“We are very optimistic to get these next couple of weeks of racing underway,” stated Covington. “The car felt good at Lakeside and 81 Speedway, but Knoxville is a different beast on its own and can humble you real quick. Right now, we got a good balance and we found a decent baseline a few weeks back when we went to Knoxville. But this weekend will be good to get some more laps and experience to get the car dialed in for nationals. We have the equipment and the motors to get good results if we can hit a decent setup and I do my part. Our goal is to make the 360 A-main and go from there, its been a few years since we got to race the main on Saturday.
Up next for Matt is a week full of racing in Iowa. This weekend will host the weekly Knoxville show and then he’ll come back next Thursday for his 360 Nationals qualifying night. That weekend will conclude on Saturday night with the 360 Nationals finale.
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024 season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-25, Wins-1, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-16
ON TAP: 7/27/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia. 8/1/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia. 8/3/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia.
LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on myracepass.com.
MERCHANDISE: Check out the New 2024 shirts that are now live on the website and pitside in the trailer. www.shopmattcovington.com
Smith Titanium Ups the Heat Race Ante For 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction
(PETERSEN MEDIA)- As the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction draws closer, sponsor money and added bonuses continue to roll in and longtime supporters of the event, Smith Titanium, have upped the ante for the event as heat races will now be even more lucrative.
“Smith Titanium has been a fantastic supporter of our event for years, and we are thrilled to have them back on board in 2024 as the have beefed up their heat race sponsorship,” Terry McCarl said. “Stevie Smith is a racer, and it is no surprise that his product has the racer in mind, and I’m honored he continues to use our event to give back.”
In 2023 heat races were already lucrative as they were valued and just over $2000 to win in product bonuses and cash. In 2024, Smith Titanium is handing out their signature brake system to each heat race winner bumping the value of each heat win over $3000 with their system retailing at over $2800.
This system will provide each winner everything they need to switch their brake system over as it includes the inboard titanium rotor, inboard BIG radial mount caliper, splined rotor hub, ti bolts for tie wire, two sets of inboard pads, and one rear inboard brake line with banjo and straight fittings.
If a fast qualifier intends on taking home the goods, they will have to do it from the third row as the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge Pres by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction will utilize the Knoxville Raceway weekly format with heat races inverted by six, and the point structure used to determine the feature line up and foot-race drivers.
“We love sprint car racing,” Stevie Smith of Smith Titanium said. “Terry McCarl puts on a great show and it has been extremely successful over years. We want to support him, his team, and all of the racers that show up and compete.”
Smith Titanium is a company whose parts are built by racers and with the racers in mind. With over 31 years of racing experience, Stevie Smith came from a time where racers built their own parts. He took that experience to make Smith Titanium what it is today.
The industry leader in titanium products, Smith Titanium manufactures their titanium nuts and bolts with top notch American bar, and can produce about 1400 fasteners daily. Smith Titanium takes pride in the fact that all of their parts are built in house in United States and parts are tested before hitting the market.
As we continue to count down to the 29th running of this prestigious event, the sponsorship and bonuses continue to roll in, so fans, drivers, and teams are encouraged to check back in for our latest announcements in the coming days.
Priding itself on being a family friendly event, The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction again offers the budget friendly Infield Pass option that allows families to walk or drive into the infield with their own food and beverage for the low cost of $25 if you purchase in advance, or $30 on the day of the event.
From the singing of the National Anthem to the waiving of the checkered flag, The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa continues to pride itself on continually giving back to the fans as well as the competitors. From kid’s toys to 2000 hats, shirts and koozies, the team will continue to make the night memorable for fans of all ages. The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge team also was able to obtain 50 Pizzas from Casey’s General Store to provide to each team that singed in at the pit gate.
The 2023 running of the race saw Australian standout, James McFadden race his Roth Motorsports entry to the win as he took home over $25,000 in cash and prizes.
Heat race wins were also lucrative as over $2000 was paid out in cash and prizes thanks in part to the good people at SmithTI, Ultra Shield, HRP, Elite Wings, SkinFusionFX, and Dingus Lounge.
Other prizes that were given away were courtesy of Sander Engineering, KSE, Chalk Stix, Pro Shocks, Snap On, Hoosier, Hoseheads, Sprint Car Unlimited, and the Rens Family.
As of now, the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge Presented by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction will offer the 410ci winner $21,000 to win, and $1000 to start the feature event. Along with winged 410 Sprint Cars, the Sea Foam Race Saver Sprint Cars will also be on the card.
The 410 Sprint Cars will be required to use the Knoxville legal muffler, while the Sea Foam Race Saver 305’s have no muffler rule.
General Admission ticket prices are as follows and are currently available at www.oskychallenges.com, or by calling our office 515-957-0020- Adults $35 and Kids 12 and under $15.
Reserved Seating (top 5 rows of grandstand) is available for $40 a seat ($15 for kids 12 and under), and these can only be purchased by calling the office at 515-957-0020.
Infield Party Passes are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 on race day. To purchase the discounted pass, call 515-957-0020,
The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa is also proud to be a part of the FloRacing family. As much as fans are encouraged to attend the event in person and attending a party and having a race break out, the FRC is happy to have a back up option for fans to view the event on FloRacing.
Front Row Challenge Ent. would like to thank Sage Fruit, Your Life Iowa, Sea Foam Motor Treatment, Dingus Lounge, Elite Wings, Chalk Stix, Country Builders Construction, Deberg Concrete, Priority Aviation, Smith Titanium, Housby Mack, Kraig Ford, Oskaloosa True Value, McKay Group, MyRacePass, Wilwood Brakes, HRP, Speedway Motors, KSE, Hoosier, Schoenfeld, Saldana Tanks, Hoseheads, Snap-On, Ultra Shield, Sprint Car Unlimited, Skin Fusion FX, Taso’s Steakhouse, JG, Octane Ink, and Pro Shocks for their support.
MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024
To say the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series (MTSS) is going to be epic will be a massive understatement.
The Sprintcar Entrants Group (SEG), as the convenor of the MTSS, is proud to release the calendar for the upcoming season – there will be 23 nights of racing, with 22 of those contributing to the MTSS championship.
The highlight is the big news from last week that High Limit Racing is bringing its high-profile series to the Perth Motorplex for three nights - December 28-29-30, with the feature race on the final night paying $100,000 to win.
SEG chairman Geoff Kendrick said it was an honour to have the first High Limit International events in WA, which would be part of a huge nine-round USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Series that kicks off at the Perth Motorplex on Boxing Day.
He started discussions with Brad Sweet and High Limit Racing before he arrived in WA for last year’s successful Speedweek series.
“Those conversations with Brad ramped up when we took the Americans on a boat cruise here in Perth when we had a day off from racing during Speedweek last season,” Kendrick said.
“From there serious conversations were held between myself, Gavin Migro from the Perth Motorplex, High Limit Racing and Flo – it took a lot of meetings over winter and from there we have collectively been able to announce one of the biggest speedway events and the highest paying sprintcar race in Australia’s history.
“While a lot of attention will be on the three High Limit International nights, they are part of a big Speedweek series that will also have big payouts each night and the overall Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series that will also have record prize money this year – we will have more announcements on that in the near future.
“It’s been amazing from everyone involved to put this deal together and it will be a great thing for Australian speedway.
“We could have up to at least 10 American drivers here to take on local and interstate drivers which is a great showcase for sprintcar racing.”
The SEG was formed 25 years ago and is always looking at ways to better the sport.
Kendrick said they always hoped to get to this level and the announcement of High Limit International is part of the bigger picture.
“We will have record prizemoney this season and to mark the 25th anniversary, we will also be paying $25,000 to our series champion at the end of the season,” he said.
“At our end of season awards night last season, we paid $150,000 in cash and contingencies, something we are building on and will be announcing more details on in the near future.
“And we have to acknowledge the awesome support from Paul Davies and the team from Maddington Toyota that has backed us all the way and played a pivotal role in helping us grow the sport.”
2024-25 MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES (subject to
change)
Rd1 - Perth Motorplex - Powerpalooza - October 19
Rd2 - Perth Motorplex - Westernapolis - October 26
Rd3 - Perth Motorplex - King of Wings - November 9
Rd4 - Bunbury Speedway - November 23
Rd5 - Perth Motorplex - WA Sprintcar Championship - November 30
Rd6 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Rd1 - December 26
Rd7 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 28
Rd8 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 29
Rd9 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 30
R10 - Bunbury Speedway - Speedweek Rd5 - January 1
Rd11 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Muster - January 2
Rd12 - Bunbury Speedway - Speedweek Rd7 - January 4
Rd13 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Rd8 - January 10
Rd14 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Final - January 11
Rd15 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Nationals - February 7
Rd16 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Nationals - February 8
Perth Motorplex - Midweek Sprintcar Mayhem - February 12
Rd17 - Perth Motorplex - Krikke Boys Shootout - February 14
Rd18 - Perth Motorplex - Krikke Boys Shootout - February 15
Rd19 - Ellenbrook Speedway - March 2
Rd20 - Perth Motorplex - Silver Cup - March 8
Rd21 - Perth Motorplex - Gold Cup - March 15
Rd22 - Perth Motorplex - Series Grand Final - March 29
"410" SPRINTS RETURN TO SHARON ON SATURDAY NIGHT FOR $4000 TO-WIN; PRO STOCKS, RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS & ECONO MODS ALSO PART OF "BILL KIRILA MEMORIAL"
July 24, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...Sharon Speedway will return to action for the annual "Bill Kirila Memorial" this Saturday night (July 27) as the 95th anniversary season rolls on. Great weather is in the forecast as the "Super Series" program presented by Bala Management will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars along with the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical. It's Bucks Fab and Mark Thomas Ford Night. Race time is 7 p.m.
Saturday night will honor the memory of the late Bill Kirila. Kirila was one of the owners of Sharon along his brother Ron and the Blaney and Weller Families when the track changed ownership in 2002. Kirila of Brookfield, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on June 23, 2006 at the age of 68. He was a graduate of Brookfield Ohio School and went on to become the Vice President of Kirila Contractors.
Due to two prior rain outs, the "410" Sprint Cars will now race for the first time for the new 2024 minimum purse structure of $4,000 to-win, $400 to-start on Saturday night thanks to Bala Management in what will be the first non-sanctioned event of the season. The same format as in years past will be utilized with group qualifying to set the heat race lineups.
Sharon has completed three "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. And most recently, Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 12 with 53 cars on hand!
For the first time in five weeks, the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will return to the track at Sharon. The Pro Stocks were part of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car show when a big field of 35 cars were on hand for the 2024 opener. On that night, Christian Schneider won his first career Sharon race worth $1,000 as he became the 219th different driver to win a Pro Stock race in the history of the track. The last two times this Stocks have raced have saw Curt J. Bish win from sixth as he's upped his career win total to 13, which is fourth amongst active racers. Twenty-four or more cars on Saturday will mean a $750 to-win feature event.
The HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds are back for the third straight Saturday. Kole Holden, who leads RUSH's $3,500 to-win Weekly Series Championship, won the June 22 opener at Sharon. Chas Wolbert won the $800 special for his 21st career win at the track and more impressively milestone 50th of his career in the division! And last Saturday, saw veteran Rob Kristyak become the third different winner in three races this season. Holden and JC Boyer are still tied for the Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series points lead, which takes into account all events at Raceway 7 and Sharon.
Like the RUSH Mods, the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical are back for what will be their fourth show of the season on Saturday night. The Econo Mods made their first appearance of the season on June 15 when Joe Gabrielson made a winning debut in the division. Gabrielson's victory was the 10th of his career at the Hartford, Ohio as he has nine career UMP Mod wins to his credit. Since calling Sharon Speedway his weekly stop, Dennis Lunger, Jr. is now two-for-two! Lunger won the $800 special on July 12 part of the World of Outlaws Late Model program then won last Saturday night for $600 with 24 cars on hand. Jeremy Double is still looking for his first win of 2024 to become the division's all-time winningest driver.
Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the Pro Stock division. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature.
The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the Econo Mods or Pro Stocks. The recipient amongst any of those competing divisions will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.
"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $4,000 2. $1,500 3. $1,100 4. $800 5. $650 6. $625 7. $600 8. $575 9. $550 10. $500 11. $475 12. $450 13. $425 14. $410 15-24. $400. Tow/Non-Qualifiers $100.
There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes going on sale at 4 p.m., while general admission opens at 5. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed by heat race action at 7.
Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $15, while seniors are $13. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be upgraded on race night at the track office. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Coming up on Saturday, July 27 will be the return of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds racing for $2,000 to-win. The Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will be competing in "Ray's Race" remembering the late Ray Virgile. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical will also be on the card. Racing will get underway at 7 p.m.
Rookie Hartlaub Focused on Improvements After Mixed July Performances; Big Week Ahead Against Touring Series
Abbottstown, PA – July 23, 2024
After facing tough fields and logging five top-ten finishes that translated to finishing 5th in the point standings in the 9-race Pennsylvania Speedweek series in early July, Kody Hartlaub carried a little extra confidence with him.
That said, the 410 sprint car rookie knew none of those accomplishments would guarantee him anything going forward. In sprint car racing, everything is earned and nothing is given. When mid-July rolled around, it was time to get back to learning and earning. QUICK RESULTS
DATE: July 13, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA Stats: 27 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 4th (4), A-main 7th (1)
DATE: July 19, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Clinton County, Mill Hall, PA Stats: 30 cars, Group A Qualifying 4th, Heat 3rd, A-main 11th (11)
DATE: July 20, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA Stats: 17 cars, Heat 6th (6), A-main 17th (DNS/11)
PLUGGING AWAY
When Williams Grove Speedway rained out on July 12th, Lincoln Speedway became the first up for Hartlaub following Speedweek. He picked up where he left off, qualifying 3rd quickest, finishing 4th in his heat race, and earning the pole for the A-main.
Hartlaub led early but fell to 3rd on lap nine. By the halfway mark he was running 5th. He maintained his grasp on the spot for a long stretch before slipping to 7th in the final laps.
On July 19th the Trone Outdoor No.39 team made their way to a special 410 sprint car event at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA. In his first competitive laps at the track, Hartlaub qualified 4th fastest in Group A and finished 3rd in his heat race.
Hartlaub started 11th in the main event and raced his way up to 8th in the opening laps before a bobble cost him all his forward progress.
After finding his rhythm again, Hartlaub pushed his way back into the top ten again. Unfortunately, another slip in the late going left him with an 11th-place finish.
Saturday night July 20th Hartlaub returned to his home track, Lincoln Speedway. He started 6th in his heat and showed speed but an early decision to attack the low line on the opening lap left him pinned on the bottom until nearly the midpoint of the race.
When Hartlaub finally got to the high line around the speedway, he was fast. It was too late though and he settled for the 6th-place finish.
Upon his return to the pits, the team discovered an issue. An oil pump failure sidelined Hartlaub for the remainder of the night.
“We have been so good early every night. I mean really good. I couldn’t ask for more there but we have been struggling in the feature with a full load of fuel.”, Hartlaub said.
“We need to figure that out and make some changes but it’s not all the car. I still have some learning to do behind the wheel too. The more I race, the more experience I get so I hopefully don’t repeat mistakes.”
“I’m not happy with the results the past couple weeks but we just have to keep plugging away. We need to work on our slick track setup. We have some ideas and we are going to go test soon to hopefully zero in on the changes this car needs to be as fast at the end of the night as it is at the beginning.”
THE WEEK AHEAD
Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will travel to Lernerville Speedway on July 23rd for the High Limit Racing Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. It will be another new track for the 410 sprint car rookie.
“The competition will be tough and I will have the added challenge of a new track, but I will approach it like any other race.”, Hartlaub said of his maiden trip to the western Pennsylvania facility.
“Since I have been racing a lot more with the Trone 39 team, I have been more calm during race night. My thoughts and energy are focused on learning from every opportunity and doing the best job I can.”
“That’s a byproduct of having great people around me. Kevin (Frey), John (Trone), and everyone else not only do their part, they are also very supportive. That allows me to focus on my role as a driver. It’s a great team to be a part of. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”
The following night they will return to Central PA to take on the World of Outlaws at BAPS Motor Speedway on July 24th and they will close out the Outlaw’s PA summer swing at Williams Grove Speedway on July 26th and 27th.
SEASON STATS
32 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s, 22 top 15’s, 29 top 20
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Dawson Hammes Races to Sprint Car Challenge Tour Top-10 at Marysville Raceway
PETERSEN MEDIA: With Northern CA fires forcing a regularly scheduled Sprint Car Challenge Tour race in Yreka, CA to be moved to Marysville, CA last week, Dawson Hammes and company made the decision to take part in the mid-week race where Hammes raced to a ninth place finish.
“With the last minute schedule update, we made the decision to head out and support the track and get another race in,” Dawson Hammes said. “It ended up being a really solid night for us, and I am extremely thankful to everyone who helped us get to the track and race in some brutal heat.”
With 24 cars checked in last Thursday night, Hammes got his night kicked off by timing the Movement Brewing/STS Farming/All About Fire Protection backed No. 55D entry in fifth fastest overall.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Hammes went toe-to-toe with some of the regions best as he raced hard with Tyler Thompson and Dylan Bloomfield. Finishing third, Hammes locked into the 35-lap feature event where he rolled off the starting grid from the 12th starting spot.
On the very slick Marysville Raceway surface, Hammes ran in the Top-10 during the opening laps before a misstep saw him slip back to 14th just before the race’s halfway point.
Working his way back into 13th, Hammes continued to patiently work the tricky surface and used a couple of late restarts to his advantage. Moving into ninth on a lap 22 restart, Hammes jumped into eighth until the caution flag flew with four to go.
The next restart saw Hammes slip back to ninth, where he hung on to finish to close his Thursday night out.
Friday night, the team rinsed and repeated as they headed north with the series and checked into Silver Dollar Speedway for the penultimate night of SCCT Speedweek.
With 40 cars in the pit area, Hammes timed in 18th fastest in his qualifying flight but rebounded very well in his heat race.
After lining up ninth, the Marysville, CA driver worked his way forward to finish fifth and secure the final transfer into the 35-lap Tyler Wolf Memorial feature event.
Taking the green flag from the 20th spot, the race got off to the worst start possible for Hammes. A pile up in turn three and four resulted in severe damage to his mount, and it brought his night to a close before getting one lap completed.
“I was looking forward to running the Friday night feature after racing into the show form the back of our heat,” Hammes said. “Unfortunately an early pile up ended our night before it got going.”
Hammes Motorsports would like to thank Movement Brewing, STS Farming, All About Fire Protection, Summit Partners Burbank Agency, Escalera Inc, Harper Inc., and Ace Attorney Services for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 11, Wins: 1, Top 5’s: 4, Top 10’s: 8
ON TAP: As of now, Hammes’ next scheduled race is July 27th at Marysville Raceway.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Dawson Hammes by following him on Twitter @Hammer55D, or on Instagram @dawson_hames55d.
Pokorski nets top-five, vaults to peak of PDTR 360 Sprint Car heap
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2024 – As the 2024 racing season traverses the half-way point, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team appears to be hitting its stride.
In a season hindered by rainouts and curfew-infringed events, Pokorski completed the team's fourth full night of competition in 11 tries with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Cars by turning in a strong fourth place A-main performance at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 20 to move to the top step in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car points standings.
The fifth-year Sprint Car driver opened the night by qualifying ninth overall in the 23-car field with a lap of 13.707 seconds around the third-mile clay oval.
After the scheduled outside front row starter scratched from the race, the West Bend, Wis. driver moved up a spot to roll off from the outside front row starting position in the first eight-lap PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association heat race.
The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Driver Award winner ducked low to slip past polesitter Scott Conger and take the lead in the second turn of the opening lap.
Pokorski cruised from there to post his second PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race victory of the 2024 campaign.
A 10-car inversion saw Pokorski start fourth in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car A-main. Pokorski drove a smooth race on the smooth, dry and multi-groove racing surface while hovering between third and sixth in the running order.
When the leaders hit heavy lapped traffic on lap 14, Pokorski skillfully weaved through a gaggle of slower cars to secure the fifth spot before a red flag appeared on lap 18 when Ben Schmidt collided with the turn three wall and flipped.
When the race resumed, Pokorski was able to pick up one more spot as he worked his way past Randy Post to secure fourth on lap 21. The new PDTR 360 Sprint Car points leader held on over the final four laps to secure a fourth-place finish, which marked his second top-five and fifth top-10 main event showing of the 2024 PDTR-MSA season.
“We had good speed all night,” Pokorski said. “I needed to find the top a little sooner near the end of the feature. If I had found it a lap or two sooner, we could've finished third. It's fun to race back and forth with some of the guys. I think the competition has improved a bit this year, so it has required us to work harder to get top-five finishes. I’m looking forward to the doubleheader this weekend.”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series starting with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.
The team’s double dip racing weekend wraps up at The Plymouth Dirt Track with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Cars on Saturday, July 27. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.
To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit www. lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 8 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 8 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 2 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5 Heat Race Victories – 2 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 4 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Post delivers career-best PDTR 360 Sprint Car performance
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2024 – In his third season behind the wheel of a Sprint Car, Randy Post established not one, but two career firsts in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 20.
Post opened his breakout night by turning in the 12th fastest qualifying lap in the 23 car field in a time of 13.793 seconds. The Oostburg, Wis. driver then lined up on the pole of the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race and went on to lead every lap on the way to his first career heat race victory in the seat of a 360 Sprint Car.
The 10-car main event inversion dice roll landed Post on the pole of the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main. The former Street Stock competitor settled into second in the running order behind eventual race winner T.J. Smith on the opening lap of the main event.
Post maintained the runner-up spot through the first 13 laps until Ben Schmidt took over second on lap 14. As the leaders worked through thick lapped traffic, Brandon Berth snuck past to move Post to third when a red flag was displayed after Ben Schmidt hit the turn three wall and flipped on lap 18.
The final seven laps saw Justin Erickson, Alex Pokorski and T.J. Haddy slip past before Post came home with a career-best sixth place A-main showing.
“We didn’t really do a whole lot different for qualifying,”
Post said. “We changed our starting stagger and just went into it with a
mentality to go out and see what happens. The heat win was a first in the
Sprint Car. We had a few heat wins in the Street Stock in 2021. But those
didn’t feel nearly as good as this one did.
“After watching the track evolve throughout the rest of the heat races, I
knew no matter what kind of track work they did, it was going to dry out,”
he said. “I was hoping the track would be smooth, so we tried some new shock
adjustments and a few different small adjustments to the car with a goal of
finishing in the top five, while trying not to put too much pressure on
getting a particular result. We just wanted to have fun and try out some new
adjustments. I was very pleased with the way the race went and I was very,
very pleased with the results.”
The Randy Post Racing Team will return to action with the Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series for the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.
Post will complete a doubleheader weekend with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car Series at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27, which will also feature the third scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2024 campaign at The Plymouth Dirt Track. The Sheboygan Flooring B Mods round out the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action”
scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post
Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg
Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany
and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton
Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54
on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit
www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Oostburg Automotive
Randy Post Racing is pleased to have Oostburg Automotive as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.
Since opening in November 2013 under the ownership of Eric Woleban, Oostburg Automotive is a full-service automotive repair center, which prides itself on customer satisfaction and doing the job right the first time.
The trained staff at Oostburg Automotive covers oil changes, tire rotation, balancing, repair, mounting and alignment services, as well as general AC, headlight, bulb, coolant flushes and transmission services, along with Interstate battery installment and light diesel work.
In 2021, Oostburg Automotive expanded to include an additional service bay on the south side of its building, located at 1147 Center Ave. in Oostburg, Wis.
To contact Oostburg Automotive, call 920-564-5030 or visit http://oostburgautomotive.com.
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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver,
Dam, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA
360)
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Placerville Speedway caps busy month with Carnett Clash
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…Placerville Speedway is set to finish off the month of July with one its more special nights of the year for the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks, with the annual “Carnett Clash” taking place this Saturday.
The 59th season of competition at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bullring continues its summer run with a loaded card at the event. Along with the Late Models and Pure Stocks, we also welcome the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks and Vintage Hard Tops.
This Saturday is also the final event to offer free parking thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association. Live music will be performed from 4-6pm at the entertainment zone featuring the tunes of Tamra Godey.
Bryan Carnett was a true fan of the stock car divisions at Placerville Speedway while racing, owning, and sponsoring both Pure Stocks and Late Models throughout the decade he spent at the track. Bryan had a knack for storytelling. He could carry on a conversation with anyone and oftentimes had people in tears laughing from his sense of humor.
He was known for his generous, caring personality and was always willing to give of himself to help someone in need. On October 18, 2015, after a short but aggressive battle with brain, bone and lung cancer, Bryan passed away at his home in Placerville surrounded by his family.
Martinez driver Anthony Slaney brings the Mountain Democrat Late Model point lead into Saturday on the strength of three wins in five races. Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr. isn’t far behind however, as he sits just seven points back in second.
Five-time track champion Nick Baldwin has earned four wins with the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and stands 10-points up on Kevin Jinkerson going into the Carnett. The Mountain Democrat Trucks are all about Mike Miller, who has secured four wins and maintains a 43-point advantage at the top.
The Thompson’s Winged Sprint Cars also showcase a close battle with just one-point separating Andy Forsberg and Shane Hopkins at the front of the standings. Bubba Decaires ranks third, just five-markers back, while recent winner Tony Gomes is only 18-points back in fourth.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday July 27th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-072724
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
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Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday July 27: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, Hard Tops | Carnett Clash
Saturday August 3: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models,
Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic
Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and
Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 49er Gold Rush Classic
Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing head to Santa Maria Speedway Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Santa Maria, CA…Coming out of an off weekend Bates-Hamilton Racing and driver Justyn Cox are set to resume the NARC 410 Sprint Car campaign with a trip south to Santa Maria Speedway this Saturday.
“I’m excited to try out Santa Maria Speedway for the first time this weekend,” commented Cox. “I’ve never set foot there but it’s always fun to have the opportunity to run a new track. I know there is a rich history at this facility, so I am super happy to add Santa Maria to the list of tracks I’ve competed at.”
Cox has put together a consistent season overall in 2024, with 16 top-10 efforts in 21 starts. He has also accumulated eight top-five finishes, along with a victory at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon.
“We have been very consistent so far this season, while having been fast and smooth for a majority of it,” said Cox. “I’m happy with everything, but like any racer, you’re always looking for more.”
The 30-year-old currently stands third in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series standings heading into Santa Maria Speedway on Saturday.
Along with his NARC triumph at Cottage Grove Speedway, Cox has also earned a pair of ARP Fast Time Awards, two Dash wins and a trio of Heat Race victories.
The Santa Maria event marks the final series race until October 5th, as the national tours get set for an extended stay in the Golden State.
“I think the next few months will certainly be challenging and we have to step it up to contend with the traveling guys,” he stated. “It’s always fun going against the best though and I think if everything aligns our way, we can have some good showings with them.”
If you can't make it to the track, this Saturday's event at Santa Maria Speedway can be seen live via FloRacing.
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
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Saturday July 27: Santa Maria Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars
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The Kaeding family has had a long and successful history in both racing and business in California. Over the years they combined the two into a successful racing business. The property where the business is located has been in the family since the early 1940’s. They are proud to represent the finest manufacturers in the business.
“Brent Kaeding has been an integral part of helping us build our program since the winter of 2019,” said Hamilton. “He, Bud, BF, Brian, and Red have gotten us everything we need to compete at this level. My association with the Kaeding family goes back over 40-years.”
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Zearfoss eager for multiple starts close to home
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 22, 2024) – It was an up and down week in the Buckeye State for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, and although the team out of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, was unable to qualify for the weekend’s headliner – the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal – they did manage to create multiple highlights, one of which an A-Main start in Friday’s Knight Before the Kings Royal.
Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished 20th in the Friday night headliner, commencing action from row 13.
In addition, Zearfoss opened his week at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, with an A-Main start in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17, concluding the twin-feature program with a 17th-place score in Feature A.
“It’s always great getting back to Ohio, especially Eldora Speedway, but it’s time to go home,” Zearfoss mentioned. “It was an up and down week for us, and we wanted more out of our results, but those are some tough events with loaded fields. I’m proud of what we accomplished and we’ll head home to BAPS and Williams Grove with our heads up ready to go again.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a return visit to the Keystone State
– their home state – for visits to BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July
24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. In
addition, Zearfoss will visit Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on
Sunday, July 28.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 10
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13.
Thiel impressive in River Cities doubleheader; Dodge County and Plymouth to conclude July campaign
ByTyler Altmeyer Jul 22, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 22, 2024) – The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 put up big numbers in their three-day King of the Wings campaign across Minnesota and North Dakota, not only concluding action with a pair of top-ten finishes, but ultimately highlighting all performances with a top-five at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, July 19. Thiel, a two-time IRA winner in 2024, finished second from tenth in his top-five appearance, simultaneously attaining his eighth top-five of the season.
Impressive enough, the following evening in the second of two nights at River Cities Speedway, Thiel and Team 73 climbed from 17th to finish seventh – a head-turning rebound after an engine change forced the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native to miss qualifying time trials.
Launching their weekend in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Thiel kicked-off his three-race King of the Wings tour with a 12th-place performance on Thursday, July 18, doing so at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota. Despite the outcome, the Big Wheel seemed invincible at the start, leading the first 11 circuits before slipping over the outside cushion.
“First of all, I want to thank all of the teams who stepped up to help us out at River Cities. The engine change put us in a hole early, but to rebound like we did says a lot about this team. I think we had a winning car,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “Overall, a pretty solid weekend considering the big picture. We hope to do a little bit better this weekend when we get back to work at Dodge County and Plymouth.”
ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series doubleheader in the Badger State, visiting Dodge County Fairgrounds and the Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 8 Top-Tens: 14
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20.
SPECIAL THANKS: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners: Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis, Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Natalie Doney scores three top-tens in two days; Xavier Doney aims big in upcoming POWRi doubleheader
Jul 22, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (July 22, 2024) – Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing put together an impressive campaign in their recent weekend of competition, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten appearances, but doing so in just two days of action, and across two different divisions.
Natalie Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, No. 74 sprinter, finished sixth, third, and seventh in her weekend slate, opening competition with a sixth-place run in I-35 (Mo.) Speedway’s Racesaver class on Saturday, July 20. The young lady out of Odessa, Missouri, raced on to finish third in the 305 sprint car division at Double X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, July 21, all of which capped with a seventh-place outcome in Double X Speedway’s 360 sprint car main event on the same night. Impressive enough, Natalie’s 305 and 360 features were back-to-back, forcing her to skip car adjustments with fuel added, only.
Natalie’s older brother and teammate, Xavier Doney, spent his Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, joining the Midwest’s finest for a Knoxville Nationals tune-up attempt. Although scored 21st in the evening rundown, Doney’s performance was respectable, passing multiple cars before the conclusion of the program. The recent POWRi WAR winner will look to add to his July momentum with a POWRi 410 doubleheader in Kansas and Missouri.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with a pair of POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints starts at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior).
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21.
SPECIAL THANKS: Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com. POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com. POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com. USAC Racing: www.floracing.com. High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/ Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Another AFCS pair ahead for Chris Andrews Racing
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 22, 2024) – It will be another routine weekend in the Buckeye State for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, set to visit Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. The weekend pair will award $4,000-to-win, respectively.
Andrews, ace of the Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, No. 15C sprint car, will roll into the weekend fresh off of a start with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt in a midweek visit to Attica on Tuesday, July 16. Dubbed the Brad Doty Classic, Andrews was just short of attaining a main event start, concluding his efforts in the B-Main after winning the evening’s C-Main.
Although short of a World of Outlaws feature appearance, Andrews will enter the upcoming AFCS pair with four top-tens to his credit, the most recent earned at Fremont Speedway.
“The Brad Doty Classic is a special event and we were happy to be a part of it,” Chris Andrews noted. “We would have liked to end our night in the A rather than the B, but those things happen. We’ll get back on track with a few solid nights this weekend.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with another Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) weekend at Attica
Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4
Eliason advances ten spots in High Limit’s $100,000
Joker’s Jackpot; Lernerville’s Don Martin Memorial next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – It was a big money potential at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although the team was shy of qualifying for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20, they had plenty of shining moments, all of which highlighted with a ten-spot rally in High Limit Racing’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18.
Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished 13th in his ten-spot effort, qualifying for the $100,000-to-win main event with a third-place finish in the evening’s B-Main.
In addition, Eliason and RSR finished tenth in the second of two High Limit Racing Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16, climbing ahead from the inside of row eight.
A quick turnaround, Eliason and RSR will continue their full-time High Limit Racing campaign with Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday, July 23. The Western Pennsylvania staple will award a $25,000 top prize.
“We wanted more out of our week at Eldora, but to put up a big rally in the Joker’s Jackpot is pretty special,” Eliason explained. “Hats off to this entire team. There’s a lot of pressure leading into a week like that, but they hung tough and kept delivering. We’re due for a win and I owe them one. Excited to get to Lernerville and compete for another $25,000.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High
Limit Racing campaign with a visit to the famed Lernerville Speedway in
Sarver, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 23. The midweek showcase will award a
$25,000 payday.
In addition, the team will join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s
Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s
Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 17
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Aaron Reutzel continues winning ways at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Although making a midweek trek to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, visiting Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels and Joker’s Jackpot, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) eventually made their way back to Knoxville Raceway, doubling up in their Saturday night efforts with action in the 360 and 410 divisions.
When the dust finally settled at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Reutzel, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, was right back on top of the podium, outdueling Austin McCarl in the 410 main event to secure his second division win of the season – the 11th of his career. The Clute, Texas, native started third on the main event grid, taking command officially in turn two on lap 12. He kicked off his 410 effort with the fastest time in qualifying.
Ultimately working toward an evening sweep, Reutzel was in contention during the 360 main event, as well, that until a nowhere-to-go situation ended his feature campaign. Up until that point, Reutzel’s 360 effort was flawless, earning the evening’s fastest qualifying time before winning his respective heat race.
“The car was great,” Reutzel said in Knoxville Victory Lane. “The open red helped us. I knew (Austin) wasn’t going to get off the bottom. We changed gears there, and tried to get up there and make speed. It played out good. I was really good on the short run, and I started struggling as soon as I got by him. I got the wing back and made it better. We’ve been so close to winning in the 410, and I keep giving them away. I’m glad to finally get a win in the 410 again.”
As noted, Reutzel and RSR opened their week with action at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, highlighting their two-day agenda with an 11th-place score on Wednesday, July 17. The Knoxville, Iowa-based team qualified for the $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18; they were scored 22nd.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with “Border Battle” competition at Jackson Motorplex in
Jackson, Minnesota (July 26), Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (July
27), and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota (July 28).
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second
Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20.
Stats:
Wins: 9
Top-Fives: 22
Top-Tens: 25
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Starks Tackling Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals at Skagit Speedway This Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Trey Starks is aiming to win one of the country's top 360ci winged sprint car events, which is hosted by Skagit Speedway this weekend.
The high-banked dirt oval in Alger, Wash., showcases the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday with the finale paying $15,000 to win.
"We've raced pretty good this year and have done well at Skagit so hopefully that translates toward a successful weekend," he said. "This is probably the biggest 360 sprint car race in the Northwest all year and one of the best in the country."
Starks has been strong during the event in past years. Last year he hustled from 12 th to fourth during the preliminary night and was in contention during the finale when a mechanical problem occurred. Starks advanced from 16 th to third during the 2022 preliminary night before he won the finale. In 2021, he ended fourth during preliminary action and was eighth in the finale.
"It was a big win for us in 2022 and we were right there last year until about 10 laps to go," he said. "I feel confident we have similar speed heading into the event this year so hopefully luck is on our side."
Starks has won three of the four 360 sprint car races at the track this season and he currently leads the championship standings by 53 points.
SEASON STATS -
17 races, 8 wins, 13 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals
MEDIA LINKS -
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
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Kubota High Limit Racing Sprint Cars Open New Era for Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup
Sarver, PA (July 21, 2024) The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series will usher in a new area for one of the annual cornerstones of the Lernerville Speedway schedule as the series becomes the new sanctioning body of the annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup scheduled for Tuesday, July 23. And though the series may be different, the racing should be on point as it always has been through 32 years of existence. Based on the success of the Commonwealth Clash from September of 2023, the second visit from the national touring series is primed to leave fans on the edge of their seats once again as Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Corey Day and even more series followers prepare to do battle for the $25,000 top prize. The Silver Cup also brings out a good amount of true outlaws and top regional hot shoes who will be ready to make their mark on the national stage on the 4/10 mile Sarver, PA speed plant.
Here Come the High Rollers
The series will be making their second all-time appearance at Lernerville on Tuesday night, following a very successful debut in September, 2023 for the Commonwealth Clash in an event that saw a record crowd fill the stands at The Action Track. The High Limit Racing Sprint Cars bring a formidable list of drivers with national touring experience including former World of Outlaws and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car champions, Knoxville Nationals winners and also attract a large number of true outlaws and top regional drivers wherever they go. Expect some uncommon names to the pits on Tuesday night as drivers from all over the country and world will be looking to take home the $25,000 top prize. Fans will want to stay tuned to the Kubota High Limit Racing pages on Facebook and Twitter as the expected drivers list make their way around social media. Former multi-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Brad Sweet leads the way in the current point standings followed by former All Star Circuit of Champions champion Tyler Courtney, 2022 Kings Royal champion Brent Marks, crowd favorite Rico Abreu and rising superstar Corey Day.
Current Series Point Standings 1 Brad Sweet 1836 2 Tyler Courtney 1755 3 Brent Marks 1607 4 Rico Abreu 1563 5 Corey Day 1552 6 Justin Peck 1502 7 Parker Price Miller 1459 8 Spencer Bayston 1438 9 James McFadden 1396 10 Zeb Wise 1316
Locals Looking to Make Good in 2024
In 2002, Ed Lynch Jr. scored his historic upset of the World of Outlaws in the Silver Cup and since then, the area’s best local drivers have been looking to do the same. It would take a fortunate break or two throughout the program for any local driver to accomplish the feat again given the cost and expense disparities between professional drivers and weekend warriors in this day and time. But, the first step in the process is to show speed and several drivers on the local scene have set themselves up to have tremendous finishes in recent seasons. Apollo, PA pilot Sye Lynch hasn’t been on the local scene as much in the past two seasons as much as he has been since becoming a true outlaw, running select shows at the national and regional level. Lynch has earned a pole position and placed himself in the dash of the Silver Cup before and has had some similar success this year. Brandon Spithaler has three wins at Lernerville in 2024 and has shown flashes of magic during time trials before at various events both at Lernerville and with the FAST Series based out of Ohio where he is the current points leader. Meanwhile, seven time Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Car champion AJ Flick has won three feature events at The Action Track as well in 2024 including a $4,000 payday in the Western PA Sprint Speedweek stop on May 31. Flick also scored an overall quick time on June 28 when the Peoples Sprints used group time trials to line up heat racing for the night.
Previous Winners/Collecting Cups
Thus far, no driver has come close to collecting as many cups as Donny Schatz (7) and Mark Kinser (5) in the first 32 years of competition. However, Kyle Larson could come close to them with his next feature win which would give him four, and if that were to occur in 2024 he would become just the second driver in event history to win three Silver Cups in a row.
2023 - Kyle Larson 2022 - Kyle Larson 2021 - Brad Sweet 2020 - Donny Schatz 2019 - David Gravel 2018 - Kyle Larson 2017 - Donny Schatz 2016 - David Gravel 2015 - Overall Dale Blaney; Features- Dale Blaney, Cody Darrah 2014 - Overall Donny Schatz; Features- Donny Schatz, Cody Darrah, Jake Warren, Tyler Barton 2013 - Overall Donny Schatz; Features- Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman 2012 - Overall Craig Dollansky Features- Craig Dollansky, Tony Stewart 2011 - Overall Tim Shaffer Features- Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer 2010 - Overall- Donny Schatz; Features- Lance Dewease, Joey Saldana 2009 – Overall-Danny Lasoski Features- Danny Lasoski, Stevie Smith 2008 – Steve Kinser 2007 – Donny Schatz 2006 – Donny Schatz 2005 – Tim Shaffer 2004 – Sammy Swindell 2003 – Did not run 2002 – Ed Lynch Jr. 2001 – Mark Kinser 2000 – Sammy Swindell 1999 - Mark Kinser 1998 - Mark Kinser 1997 - Mark Kinser 1996 - Mark Kinser 1995 - Stevie Smith 1994 - Steve Kinser 1993 - Jeff Swindell 1992 - Sammy Swindell (inaugural race)
Tickets-Times-and Details
Advance tickets for both reserved ($40) and general admission ($35) seating are available online at Lernerville.com, and with each ticket purchased in advance goes a free fan pit pass upgrade. Advance purchases can be upgraded at the upgrade area located to the right of the main ticket window. Tickets will also be available at the ticket window on race day with the same prices in effect. Debit and credit cards are accepted at all our ticket windows and also in the pits. Pit passes will be available for $55. Pits will open at 2 PM on race day with grandstands and pit pass upgrade areas opening at 4 PM. Grandstand areas will remain locked until then. Fans with pit pass upgrades will be allowed into the pits at 5 PM. A limited amount of mezzanine level tickets (Elevated platform area directly above the staging lanes located adjacent to the pit grandstands) will be made available to the public as well. To purchase a ticket lanyard to the mezzanine level, fans will need to first purchase a pit pass and then make their way to the pit concession stand where lanyards for the mezzanine will be available for $75.
On the track, hot laps are scheduled to start at 6:30 PM followed by qualifying and opening ceremonies. For those who cannot be with us in person, the entire night of racing will be broadcast at Floracing.com.
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall pleased with Eldora
effort; Three state Border Battle ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) - Chase Randall and TKS
Motorsports let it all hang out at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio,
joining High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in the
four-day Kings Royal Week on July 17-20. Although the team was ultimately
short of qualifying for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday night,
the team out of Mitchellville, Iowa, had a lot to show for, kicking off
their week at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track with a 12th-place score on
Wednesday, July 17.
Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your Alternative,
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, started 15th in his 12th-place
effort, qualifying for the first of two Double Down Duels A-Mains with a
fifth-place finish during heat race competition.
With their visit to the Buckeye State officially complete,
Randall and TKS Motorsports will now turn their attention west, set to
compete in the three-state “Border Battle” at Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville
Raceway, and Huset’s Speedway.
“It was great to join High Limit Racing and the World of
Outlaws at Eldora Speedway. It’s one of dirt’s biggest stages and we were
privileged to be a part of it,” Troy Renfro explained. “Hats off to Chase
and the entire team. We knew it was going to be a challenge from day one,
but everyone worked hard and kept their heads up. Racing can be frustrating,
but we’ll shake it off and prepare for another big weekend across the
Midwest.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
“Border Battle” competition at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota (July
25-26), Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (July 27), and Huset’s Speedway
in Brandon, South Dakota (July 28).
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
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Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 18
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Blackjack satisfied with Eldora performances; A return to
Knoxville ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 22, 2024) - In all, it was a sound
Eldora Speedway performance for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, capping
their four-race High Limit and World of Outlaws campaign with three main
event starts, all of which highlighted with a 14th-place score in High Limit
Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. A strong preliminary
effort allowed Brown to start from the pole position, but an eventual tire
pressure issue kept the Higginsville, Missouri, native from being a winning
threat.
In addition, Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's
Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld
Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, raced on to an 18th-place score in the Knight
Before The Kings Royal on Friday, July 19, and a 19th-place score in the
$175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20. “Blackjack” started 13th
and 16th, respectively.
Unfortunately, Brown’s effort in High Limit Racing’s
$100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18, concluded in the
evening B-Main.
“We had a hard-fought weekend where we had to work for
everything we accomplished. In the end, we were happy to qualify for three
of four features. It was an incredibly competitive field of cars,” Brown
stated. “We had a solid night going on Wednesday, that until we ran into
some tire pressure issues which really caused havoc for me inside the car.
We had great speed the other nights, as well, just needed to be more
consistent. Regardless, proud of this Casey’s | FVP team. My guys continue
to work their tails off and I’m proud of their efforts.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27.
Friday’s agenda is still TBD.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 15
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,300
convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to
become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest
pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods,
quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza,
donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and
snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched
service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that
is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive
price.
The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality
batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles.
FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive,
RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide
array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air
filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.
FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry's highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.
Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing just short in 41st Kings Royal; Four runner-up finishes in five starts
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5054 (-66)
Date: Tuesday, July 16th Event: Brad Doty Classic Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, Ohio) Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 2nd (11th)
Dates: Wednesday through Saturday, July 17th-20th Event: 41st Kings Royal Week Series: High Limit Racing & World of Outlaws Track: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes: Wednesday | HL: 2nd (8th) Thursday | HL: 2nd (5th) Friday | WoO: 4th (25th) *Hard Charger Saturday | WoO: 2nd (20th) *Hard Charger
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 22, 2024) - Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing put together an impressive display in their week-long venture within the Buckeye State, and although the Brownsburg, Indiana-based operation was unable to achieve victory, they finished in the next best position - not only once, but four times - highlighting their entire week with a head-turning performance in the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20.
Schatz, the six-time and defending event champion leading into the week, finished second in the coveted Kings Royal, commencing his main event campaign from 20th on the starting grid. The performance was sound enough to secure the evening’s Hard Charger Award.
Impressive enough, the Fargo, North Dakota, native accomplished the exact same Hard Charging feat just one night prior, but this display was from deeper in the field, concluding the Knight Before The Kings Royal with a rally from 25th to finish fourth.
In a dramatic finish, David Gravel, the eventual winner of the $175,000 Kings Royal, hit the outside retaining wall on lap 36, which ultimately opened the door for Schatz. Unfortunately, he was unable to capitalize.
“We’re a little short,” Schatz, at Eldora, said. “I guess I’m happy we got there. The guys did a great job all week. We had to change a few motors to get things the way we needed. That stings a little bit to get there. I felt really good. It’s just I’ve said it a hundred million times – the last eight laps of those 40 at this race are a whole different dynamic. I got the lead and started to just slip a little bit. I didn’t let my tires slip once, or I knew I was never going to get it back. And I didn’t slip them, but just as our fuel load came off, I started struggling. David got up on there and got the job done. He got in the fence there, and I don’t know how he drove out of that. I wasn’t going to do what he did, so he won.”
High Limit Racing sanctioned the first two nights of Kings Royal Week on Wednesday and Thursday, and with two nights of action came two runner-up performances for Donny Schatz and TSR - the highlight of the pair occurring in the $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18.
As noted, the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion finished second in four of five Ohio starts, launching his impressive stat stretch with a runner-up finish in Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16. Nearly driving to victory from 11th, Schatz was forced to complete his impressive display with a crooked nose wing, knocked loose after incidental contact at the beginning of the 40-lapper.
“It (nose wing) didn’t really affect it like everybody thinks,” Schatz, at Attica, said. “We’re not on the gas that hard here, and I think there were probably parts of the racetrack where it helped. Ultimately, I think I would’ve liked to have had it there and seen what happened. All in all a good effort. The guys got things rolling, and they’re working. This is the type of racetrack that happens in the summer. We had an opportunity. That’s all you can ask for.”
ON DECK: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a return visit to the Keystone State, stopping at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. In addition, Schatz will visit Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz: Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
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2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics: Races: 37 Wins: 3 Top-5s: 19 Top-10s: 33
Doran Binks’ Swanson Comes from Eighth to Fifth
In Mission Foods No. 77 and Pads Points Lead
As Series Makes First Visit to Salt City Speedway
HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 22 — The first USAC Silver Crown race ever held at Salt City Speedway presented many questions to the drivers and teams who competed in Saturday night’s 100-lap race at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson worked through those questions, focused on the big picture, and advanced from eighth to fifth to pad their lead in the entrant and driver point standings.
Swanson had a 10-point lead over Justin Grant in the point standings before the race, but he left Kansas with a 31-point advantage over him in the driver point standings thanks to his work in the No. 77. Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics are among the companies that sponsor the car, which is a Maxim chassis powered by a Hampshire Chevy engine.
Kevin Thomas Jr. established an automatic track record and earned the pole when he topped qualifying with a time of 21.090 seconds for the half-mile dirt track. Swanson, who has four fast time awards this year, qualified eighth in the very close field assembled for the Murphy Tractor & Equipment Salt City 100.
Thomas led the first 68 laps, but lost the lead to fellow front-row starter C.J. Leary on lap 69 in Turns 3 and 4 while dealing with lapped traffic. Unfortunately the pair made contact in Turn 2 working lap 84, which sent Leary flipping coming out of Turn 2 and onto the backstretch. He emerged from his wrecked car under his own power, but he was done for the night. Thomas led the rest of the race and posted his first series victory. In victory lane he apologized to Leary for his role in the accident.
Logan Seavey, the series’ defending champion, finished second while young Trey Osborne placed third. Chase Stockon, who started beside Swanson in row four, finished fourth and Swanson was fifth. At the checkered flag Swanson was 0.702 seconds behind Stockon and 2.823 seconds ahead of the sixth-place finisher, Kaylee Bryson, who had gotten close a couple of times in the early going.
Swanson was eighth for the first 55 laps of the race. He advanced to seventh on lap 56 when Mario Clouser dropped from sixth to eighth. He gained one more spot to move into sixth when the driver who had been fourth, Grant, had mechanical issues. He got fifth on lap 84 after Leary flipped.
There were six yellow-flag periods in the race.
After being seventh in the first two practice sessions on Friday night, Swanson was third in the final practice session that day. He was also third in hot laps on Saturday night with a 21.135.
“We went from eighth to fifth in the race tonight,” Swanson said afterwards. “A new track comes with a lot of unknowns, and we gave it our best shot. We just didn’t quite have enough.
“Thanks to all the fans who came out and supported this event,” he added. “I hope we’ll be back again next year!”
The event was streamed live on Flo Racing.
There are four USAC Silver Crown races scheduled for August: Aug. 10 at Jennerstown (Pa.) Speedway; Aug. 16 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.; Aug. 17 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., and Aug. 31 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. For the complete schedule and more info see usacracing.com.
For more information on Doran Binks Racing, see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.
Jackson Motorplex Hosts Two Nights of Racing This Week During Jackson County Fair
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 22, 2024) - Jackson Motorplex showcases a pair of racing nights this week during the Jackson County Fair.
The electric dirt oval hosts the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting on Thursday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will both be in action.
The 360 sprint cars will duke it out during the $3,000-to-win Wieskus Memorial. Additionally, there is a $250 Hard Charger Award courtesy of Quick Change Rebuilds as well as bonus money throughout the program in honor of the Wieskus Family.
On Friday, the track opens the three-race Border Battle with the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars battle for the $7,000 top prize with the feature paying $1,000 to start. Each heat race is $250 to win. The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing is also part of the racing program.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m. both nights.
The Border Battle also features races on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. GRP Motorsports is offering tow money to the teams that compete in all three nights of The Border Battle.
On Thursday, adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
On Friday, adult tickets are $25 at the gate or $20 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $12 at the gate or $9 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true
UP NEXT -
Thursday for the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting featuring the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
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Friday for the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Kaleb Johnson Posts Top Five at Knoxville Raceway During First Race With Aaron Long
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson tied his season-best result at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday when he produced a fourth-place finish while making his debut driving for Aaron Long.
Johnson qualified ninth quickest in the 410ci winged sprint car division before he advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race. He then gained a spot in the main event to earn his eighth total top five of the season.
"I was very pleased with it," he said. "We qualified pretty average. We fine-tuned the car all night and got me more comfortable. The heat race went pretty well, especially with how the track was. It stayed wet, which is unusual for Knoxville. In the feature I fell back a spot early, but worked my way back into the top five and got up to fourth. I thought for our first night it went pretty well."
Johnson also competed in the 360ci winged sprint car division for Dennis Gainey. He was sixth quickest in his qualifying group and moved from fifth to fourth place in a heat race, earning the night starting spot in the A Main.
"I feel we qualified decent for going out in the later portion of the group," he said. "In the feature we started ninth and stayed there the first few laps before we had a red. After the next restart the guy in front of me hopped a wheel. It sent him straight up the track and I had nowhere to go and away we went. It was the wrong place at the wrong time type of thing."
The collision resulted in Johnson flipping, ending his night early with a 21st-place finish.
This week will showcase four straight nights of racing with Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., hosting a Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars show on Thursday before the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork on Friday featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. Johnson will then pilot a car for Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway before heading to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday. He enters the night leading the track's championship standings.
"I'm looking forward to the busy weekend," he said. "I feel we had a good run at Jackson this year so hopefully we can build on that and put together some solid finishes there. I'm really excited for Friday's race since it's in honor of my grandpa. Saturday will be our last time at Knoxville prior to the 360 Nationals so hopefully we can get dialed in. And we've been consistent at Huset's so the goal is to put together another solid night there."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 20 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 4 (5).
July 20 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 21 (9).
SEASON STATS -
26 races, 0 wins, 8 top fives, 19 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 21 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for The Border Battle
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking
Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com .
"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Estenson Scores Sixth-Place Result at River Cities Speedway to Highlight Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - GRAND FORKS, N.D. (July 22, 2024) - Tim Estenson highlighted a three-race weekend with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series with a sixth-place run on Friday at River Cities Speedway.
He qualified eighth quickest and won a heat race to advance into a dash. Estenson placed fourth in the dash before he moved up a spot to finish sixth in the main event.
"We qualified decent and had a good spot in the heat race," he said. "We capitalized with a heat race win so we made the dash. They reworked the track. The bottom was so good and we were only able to move up a spot in the feature to end up sixth."
The weekend began on Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., where Estenson timed in fourth quickest in qualifying. A seventh-place result in a heat race relegated him to the B Main, which he won to transfer into the back of the A Main. Estenson then charged from 21 st to 11th, marking the second-most positions gained in the feature.
"We shook down a new car and we went forward so that was nice," he said. "The track rubbered down so it was pretty singled out about halfway through."
The weekend concluded on Saturday at River Cities Speedway, where Estenson set quick time during qualifying. He improved a position to place third in a heat race before drawing the back of the dash. A fifth-place result lined him up on the outside of the fifth row in the main event.
"We came out of the box with quick time overall," he said. "We moved up a spot in the heat race to make the dash, but we drew the worst spot there. Early in the feature we were good and I was up to fifth or sixth. We were gaining some momentum. There was an open red and Jack (Dover) made the right adjustments. Too many yellows and another red flag blew up our momentum. Then I made an error and blew it off turn two on the white flag lap. I got too aggressive and that was a tough way to end it."
The late incident relegated Estenson to a 13th-place finish.
A busy week is on tap with Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars races on Wednesday at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. The weekend wraps up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
"Hamilton will be a new track for me so I'm looking forward to it," he said. "I'm excited to go back to Jackson, where I had a good run a couple of weeks ago. And then we've been getting better and having a solid year at Huset's so I'm aiming to qualify a little better on Sunday to set ourselves up for the end of the night."
Estenson enters the week with a 32-point lead in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings. He ranks second in the Huset's Speedway standings.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 18 - Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 7 (3); B Main: 1 (1); Feature: 11 (21).
July 19 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 6 (7).
July 20 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 13 (10).
SEASON STATS -
25 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 21 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for The Border Battle
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - JDP Electric, Inc.
JDP Electric, Inc. provides professional electrical services for residential, commercial and industrial establishments of Fargo, N.D. For more information, visit http://www.JDPElectric.net .
"Joel Peterson has been a long-time friend of our family," Estenson said. "JDP Electric, Inc. is one of the top electrical companies in the Fargo area and quite possibly the state, and has been a valued sponsor of our team since 2018."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Dominic Scelzi Showcases Speed During First Weekend Back in Sprint Car
Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi returned to action last weekend after taking a couple of weeks off to recover from a vicious wreck.
Scelzi was a contender both nights at Grays Harbor Raceway, where he kicked off a doubleheader on Saturday by advancing from fifth to second place in his first heat race and from fourth to win his second heat race.
"We were really good," he said. "We rolled the bottom to second in the first heat race and I felt that was good. In the next one we started fourth and ripped the outside to get around everybody."
Scelzi lined up on the outside of the front row in the feature and quickly took the lead.
"We had three starts before it stuck," he said. "I won the first two and lost the next one, but I got the lead on Lap 2 and led until around Lap 10. With it being my first night back I felt a little rusty. The lapped cars were all over the track and I was a little timid in traffic. I had a couple of cars block me and that let Colby (Thornhill) by. I pulled up to him in traffic and in clean air a couple of times, but wasn't able to get back to the lead."
Scelzi's runner-up result marked his 10 th top five of the season. It also locked him into the feature redraw on Sunday. He pulled the No. 2 to start the main event on the outside of the front row for the second night in a row.
"The track was really good," he said. "It had a little more grip on the top, but it was wide and good. Turns three and four were really wide. On the start the leader tried to slide us into turn one and we drove around him. We set our own pace. Things were going well, but the engine expired around midway through the race."
Scelzi's mechanical woes relegated him to an 18th-place result.
The team has four races in the Northwest on tap this week with action on Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; on Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and on Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., during the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals. Scelzi won the marquee event last year.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 20 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Heat race #1: 2 (5); Heat race #2: 1 (4); Feature: 2 (2).
July 21 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Feature: 18 (2).
SEASON STATS -
31 races, 3 wins, 10 top fives, 13 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 27 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red Rose Transportation, Inc.
Red Rose Transportation, Inc., is a full-service transportation provider that partners with its clients to understand their business and develop creative, cost effective and efficient logistics solutions that will help the clients stay competitive. For more information, visit http://www.RedRoseTransportation.com .
"My mom and uncle started Red Rose Transportation in 1996 so it's been a huge part of our race program since Day 1," Scelzi said. "Everyone there has been an integral part of our team and we're grateful for their support. I also work there so it's meaningful to have a family business play such a big role both on and off the race track."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Huset's Speedway Winner's List Reaches 30 as The Border Battle Presented by Nordstrom's Automotive Arrives This Sunday
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 22, 2024) - Parity has been a theme at Huset's Speedway throughout the season.
Thirty different drivers have been victorious during 33 total main events contested at the high-banked track. One more opportunity to add new names to the winner's list is Sunday during The Border Battle presented by Nordstrom's Automotive.
The event featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars - paying $7,000 to win - the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series is the final show before Huset's Speedway takes approximately one month off out of respect for several marquee events in the region.
Both the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series have had a new feature winner during all eight weekly points races this season. In fact, the only two regular drivers to repeat victories this year are Zach Olivier and Cory Yeigh in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks.
With so much parity, consistency has been key in all three divisions.
Kaleb Johnson has built a 63-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings thanks to a division-best eight top 10s. He is also tied for the most top fives with four.
Koby Werkmeister leads the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings by six points over Brady Donnohue. Both drivers lead the division with six top 10s.
J.J. Zebell owns a 13-point advantage in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings. He has posted a division-best six top-five finishes.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
There will be prizes for the fans courtesy of Nordstrom's Automotive during the night.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Scott Bogucki - 1(July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16); and Garet Williamson - 1 (July 7)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)
UP NEXT -
Sunday for The Border Battle presented by Nordstrom's Automotive featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Tanner Carrick Records Pair of Podium During CA Swing of SCCT Speedweek
PETERSEN MEDIA: Taking the last few weeks off from racing, Tanner Carrick returned this week as he took part in the California portion of Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek, and picked up second and third place finishes.
“It felt great to get back racing,” Tanner Carrick said. “Unfortunately Crew Chief Clark Riolo had been under the weather the last few weeks, and we took some time off. He still isn’t quite 100%, but he wanted to get back to the track like all of us, and we made the best of it.”
Returning to racing on Thursday night in Marysville, CA, Carrick showed some early signs of rust as he timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T in 20th fastest.
Finishing fourth in his heat race, the Lincoln, CA driver lined up 17th in the feature event and finally returned to form. Amidst dense traffic for much of the feature event, the Lincoln, CA driver was able to fight his way forward and crack the Top-10.
Continuing to battle, Carrick earned PitStopUSA Hard Charger honors as he closed the night out with a sixth place finish.
SCCT Speedweek traveled to Chico, CA on Friday night, and Carrick got off to a much better start as he timed in third quickest before winning his heat race and locking into the Dash.
Finishing fifth in the Dash, the winner ultimate took the Tyler Wolf Challenge and moved back to start 19th, so it placed Carrick in the second row of the feature event.
Following an early pile up on the race’s first lap, Carrick settled into third as he chased after Kenny Allen and Shane Golobic who were battling in front of him.
As rubber began to go down on the speedway, both Carrick and Golobic got by Allen as he now ran in second. Holding down second, a late surge by Dylan Bloomfield saw him find another strip of rubber as he got to the outside of Carrick and dropped him back to third, where he went on to close his night out at.
Making their way to the Saturday night finale in Placerville, CA, Carrick again got off to a quick start as he timed in third quickest, and locked into the Dash with a fourth place finish in his heat.
Drawing the six pill in the redraw, another fifth place finish put him in the third row for the 35-lap feature event.
Following a pre race track prep session, the track made for two lanes and allowed drivers to move around.
Racing his way into third, Carrick continued to chase after the lead duo of Shane Golobic and Justin Sanders. During the final green-flag run of the race, traffic became a factor and it allowed Carrick to close in on Sanders.
Coming to the checkered flag, Carrick was able to edge him at the line, and claim a runner up finish to close out a three-race stretch.
“It was great to have speed after a little hiatus,” Tanner Carrick noted. “I need to a clean a few things up, but we will be fine once we get back into the swing of things.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 37, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 19, Top 10’s: 25
ON TAP: Carrick will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Pick Up Third and Fourth Place Finishes During Return to Action
PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to action for the first time in over a month over this past weekend, Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders recorded third and fourth place finishes as they took part in the final two nights of Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek.
“We definitely wanted to be a few spots better both nights, but running in the rubber on Friday made passing tough, and we just couldn’t quite get the drive we needed in the feature on Saturday,” Justin Sanders said. “It was great to get back racing with Dale Miller, and I thank him, Tara, and all of our partners for supporting the team.”
Friday night saw the team check into Silver Dollar Speedway for the penultimate night of SCCT Speedweek. Earning fast time honors in flight ‘A’, Sanders raced to a second-place finish in his heat race, and locked the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA into the High Sierra Industries Dash.
Drawing the seven, Sanders finished sixth in the six lap shootout, but with a driver taking the Tyler Wolf Challenge it bumped the Aromas, CA driver into the fifth starting position for the 35-lap feature event.
Able to get into third when the race came to life, rubber began to go down on the speedway, and it made passing tough as Sanders settled into line. Despite a late run from Dylan Bloomfield who made another line work, passing was at a premium and in the end Sanders capped the night off with a fourth place finish.
Saturday night, the team returned to action as they checked in at Placerville Speedway, a venue that has been extremely kind to them over the last few seasons.
Going out last in qualifying, Sanders made the best of the bad draw as he timed in ninth quickest which was good enough to put him on the front row of his heat race.
Getting the jump from the second starting position, Sanders was able to score the win and lock himself back into the ever-important High Sierra Industries Dash.
Starting and finishing third in the six-lap shootout, Sanders got a great start in the feature event as he powered into second and began his race-long pursuit of Shane Golobic.
On the slick surface, Sanders was able to close in and pressure Golobic on a few occasions, but untimely cautions were unkind to five-time series winner in 2024.
Continuing to challenge under green flag runs, the final extended run of the night saw lapped traffic get thick amongst the leaders. In the closing laps, a slower car gave Sanders issues and allowed Tanner Carrick to nip him at the line as he ended up with a third place finish.
“We had a couple of good runs where I thought he had a chance to battle for the lead, but cautions kind of hindered us,” Sanders said. “Still, great to get back in Dale Miller’s car, and I can’t wait unitl we can try again.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 8, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-8, Top-10’s-8
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports will be idle for the next few weekends as Justin Sanders will turn his attention to NARC action.
Andy Forsberg Wins 2024 SCCT Speedweek Championship
PETERSEN MEDIA: New to the Sprint Car Challenge Tour schedule in 2024 was Western Speedweek including three races in Oregon and three races in California. Despite not running in Oregon in several years, Andy Forsberg was up for the challenge as he was able to claim the Speedweek Championship when the busy week came to a stop on Saturday night.
“It was a grueling week, but dating all the way back to last Saturday, it all went really well for our race team,” Andy Forsberg said. “It’s a testament to everyone who helps our team out, as well as our sponsors for ensuring that we are always putting our best foot forward.”
Six-Races in six night spread across two states at six-different tracks is simply no easy task. For Forsberg, he was a model of consistency each and every night. Though he didn’t score any feature event wins, the Auburn, CA driver was able to tally three podium finishes, four total top-fives and was in the Top-10 all six nights.
Making his first visit to Cottage Grove Speedway in over 20 years to kick the week off, Forsberg had a very good battle with eventual race winner, Tyler Thompson, in the early goings of the feature event before ultimately settling for a runner up finish to get the week off and running.
Heading to Coos Bay Speedway on Tuesday night, cooler weather and rain slowed the program down, but in the end, Forsberg was back up on the podium aboard the Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry.
Checking in at Douglas County Dirt Track on Wednesday night, Forsberg earned quick time honors in qualifying, but the track wasn’t one that he was able to adapt and take a liking too.
Playing it conservative with a long travel day ahead, Forsberg still put up a good fight as he tallied a 10th place finish.
Returning to California on Thursday night, Speedweek rolled into Marysville, CA where Forsberg hooked up in a knock out, drag out fight with Colby Copeland and Shane Golobic.
Back on the podium, Forsberg tallied a second place finish as the end of the week drew closer and the scene shifted to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA.
Racing from the ninth starting position, ‘Mr. Excitement’ worked his way to a fifth place finish on the rubber down surface, and in doing so took over the Speedweek points lead heading into the Saturday night finale.
Placerville Speedway played host to the final event of the week, and Forsberg got off to an uncharacteristically slow start on the famed bullring as he timed in 10th fastest with 28 cars checked into the pit area.
Running second in his heat race, he missed the dash, and lined up in the fifth row of the 35-lap feature event having a 6 point lead over Dylan Bloomfield who started a row ahead of him.
Keeping pace with Bloomfield for much of the race, Forsberg saw his Speedweek Championship hopes start to slip away in the race’s final laps as Bloomfield was able to create some separation, and put enough cars between himself and Forsberg to take the title.
However, Forsberg stayed the course and pounced as Bloomfield tripped on the cushion in the race’s final two laps. Pulling back up behind Bloomfield, Forsberg’s ninth place finish was enough to give him the overall championship.
In doing so, Forsberg also now finds himself atop the Sprint Car Challenge’s overall series standings lead with just a couple of events left to run in 2024.
“We aren’t a team accustomed to being on the road, so I do think the plan we had in place with getting a couple of houses to rent instead of a hotel, played a huge role in our success all week,” Forsberg said. “We were able to eat a little better than your typical overnight trip, and work leisurely at the house instead of in a parking lot and I think that makes a huge difference. I believe this was only my second ever complete Speedweek, and to win it is pretty cool.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-29, Wins-4, Top 5’s-16, Top 10’s-19
ON TAP: Forsberg is set for a very light weekend as he will be in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Sunflower State Showdown and Summer Sizzler Ahead for POWRi 410 Sprints July 26-27
Belleville, IL. (7/17/24) Returning to racing action with a
pair of potential venues with the quickest times on the seasonal schedule,
the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next witness a double dip of
sweeping and sprawling on-track action with stops around the Kansas City
region at Lakeside Speedway and I-70 Speedway on July 26-27.
Beginning on Friday, July 26th in Kansas for the first time
in League history, Lakeside Speedway, in coordination with T2 Promotions,
will host the ‘Sunflower State Showdown’ featuring the headlining POWRi 410
Outlaw Sprint League, support classes scheduled to compete in Kansas City
will also include Pure Stock, E-Mod, and Stock Cars.
Heading east into Missouri across the KC Metro and towards
the outskirts of Odessa Missouri, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will
then headline the second yearly $6K-to-Win trip to I-70 Speedway on
Saturday, July 27th in the ‘Summer Sizzler’; classes also scheduled to
compete include a POWRi Super Stock versus USRA Stock Car $1,500-to-Win
duel.
Friday, July 26 | Lakeside Speedway | Sunflower State Showdown Details:
Pits Open: 3:00 PM
General Admission: 5:30 PM
Drivers Registration: 4:00-6:00 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 PM
Engine Heat: 6:45 PM
Hot Laps: 7:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496431.
Saturday, July 27 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Summer Sizzler Details:
Pits Open: 2:00 PM
General Admission: 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:30 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496404.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1718/tickets/1370475.
All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive
benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual
point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available
online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
For additional information on Lakeside Speedway such as
points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakesidespeedway.net or on
major social media platforms | 5615 Wolcott Drive Kansas City, KS |
913-299-9206
For additional information on I-70 Motorsports Park such as
season schedule, and track data visit www.i70motorsportspark.com or on major
social media platforms | 12773 N Outer Rd Odessa, MO 64076 | (816) 393-0001
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I-70 Speedway Increases Payout in Summer Sizzler for POWRi 410 Sprints July 27th
Belleville, IL. (7/22/24) Enticing open-wheel enthusiast in racing action in one of the fastest speeds on the seasonal schedule, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next see an increased payout as I-70 Speedway heightens anticipation for the Summer Sizzler on Saturday, July 27th.
Heading east into Missouri across the KC Metro after a Lakeside Speedway debut and towards the outskirts of Odessa Missouri, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will then headline the second yearly trip to I-70 Speedway on Saturday, July 27th in the ‘Summer Sizzler’ for a now $6K-to-Win, $700-to-Start, headlining event; classes also scheduled to compete include a POWRi Super Stock versus USRA Stock Car $1,500-to-Win duel.
Saturday, July 27 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Summer Sizzler Details:
Pits Open: 2:00 PM
General Admission: 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:30 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496404.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1718/tickets/1370475.
The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League for Saturday, July 27th will now be 1.$6,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8-20. $700. | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.
All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
For additional information on I-70 Motorsports Park such as season schedule, and track data visit www.i70motorsportspark.com or on major social media platforms | 12773 N Outer Rd Odessa, MO 64076 | (816) 393-0001
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14th Annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial Entries Open for POWRi 410 & WAR Sprints
Belleville, IL. (7/22/24) The prestigious Fourteenth Annual
Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial rapidly approaches at Lucas Oil
Speedway from September 12th to September 14th with pre-entry open for
competitors in the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League and the POWRi Wingless
Auto Racing Sprint League.
Commemorating the lives and legacies of a pair of
Show-Me-State racing legends Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin, this year’s
JHDMM promises to be a thrilling experience for fans and participants alike
with pre-entries open and available for both POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints as
well as the POWRi WAR Sprint League at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/10242.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Hockett/McMillin Memorial
has grown into one of the most anticipated premier events on the racing
calendar, upping the ante in 2024 by forming an all-POWRi 410-Sprint
double-docket of on-track action, Lucas Oil Speedway will witness both Wing
and Traditional varieties the same weekend for the first time in venue
history. Featuring top-tier sprint car racing, the memorial attracts the
best drivers from across the nation, all competing for the coveted titles
and a share of the impressive prize purses.
"We are honored to host the Hockett/McMillin Memorial and to
celebrate the lives of two incredible individuals who had a profound impact
on the world of racing," said Talin Turner of POWRi. "This three-day event
is not only a chance to see some of the best racing talent in action but
also an opportunity for the racing community to come together and remember
Jesse and Daniel."
Jesse Hockett, known as "The Rocket," and his cousin and
crew chief Daniel McMillin, both left a remaining legacy in the open-wheel
racing world. Hockett was celebrated for his versatility and skill across
various racing formats, while McMillin was recognized for his exceptional
technical acumen and dedication to the sport. Their untimely passings left a
void in the racing community, but their spirit lives on through this annual
event at the ‘Diamond of the Dirt Tracks’.
Event Highlights:
• Exciting POWRi Sprint Car Racing: Watch as the nation's
top drivers in wing and non-wing divisions battle it out in high-speed,
high-stakes races.
• Memorial Tribute: A special tribute to Jesse Hockett and
Daniel McMillin will be held, celebrating their contributions to the sport
and their enduring legacy.
• Fan Activities: Enjoy a variety of fan-centric activities,
including autograph sessions, meet-and-greets with drivers, and
family-friendly entertainment.
Payouts for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints preliminary nights
on Thursday, September 12th & Friday, September 13th will be 1. $3,000, 2.
$1,500, 3. $1,300, 4. $1000, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $500, 9. $480,
10. $460, 11. $440, 12. $420, 13-24: $400; Non-Qualifiers: $100.
The payout for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial Championship
Night Saturday, September 14th for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints will be 1.
$10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $2,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,150, 7. $1100, 8.
$1000, 9. $900, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $525, 15. $500,
16. $475, 17. $450, 18. $425, 19-24: $400; Non-Transfers: $100.
Payout for preliminary nights for POWRi WAR on Thursday,
September 12th & Friday, September 13th will be 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3.
$600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11.
$225, 12. $220, 13. $225, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200; Non-Qualifiers:
$50.
The payout for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial Championship
Night Saturday, September 14th for the POWRi WAR Sprint League will be 1.
$4,077, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $550, 7. $525, 8. $500,
9. $475, 10. $450, 11. $445, 12. $440, 13. $435, 14. $430, 15. $425, 16-22:
$400; Non-Transfers: $50.
Future details and information will be released once
finalized, continue to monitor the track and series websites and social
media accounts for further developments.
Tickets for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial are now on sale
and can be purchased through Lucas Oil Speedway at https://www.stubwire.com/venue/lucasoilspeedway/wheatland/3667/
or at the gate.
Join POWRi Racing and Lucas Oil Speedway for a weekend of exhilarating racing and heartfelt remembrance at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial – where the past meets the present, and legends live on.
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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 18
IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 720; 2. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 700; 3. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 688; 4. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 669; 5. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 654; 6. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 636; 7. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 618; 8. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 604; 9. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 558; 10. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 539; 11. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 535; 12. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 532; 13. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 530; 14. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 529; 15. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, and Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., both 520; 17. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 518; 18. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 510; 19. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 504; 20. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 496.
State Point Standings
California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 116; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 108; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 107; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 105; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 102; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63; 10. Brendan Warmerdam, Lemoore, Calif., 38.
Colorado – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 75; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 73; 3. Johnny Boos, Lakewood, Colo., 64; 4. Derek Schramek, Fountain, Colo., 32.
Delaware – 1. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 40; 2. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 39; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 38; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 37; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 36; 6. Christian Rumsey, Slate Hill, N.Y., 35; 7. Mark Bitner, Columbus, N.J., 34; 8. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 33; 9. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 32; 10. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 31.
Georgia – 1. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., and Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., both 76; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 71; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 70; 5. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 65; 6. C.J. Miller, Hickory, N.C., 38; 7. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 37; 8. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 36; 9. Cory Hunsberger, Doylestown, Pa., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 35.
Indiana – 1. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., 392; 2. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 370; 3. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 354; 4. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., 335; 5. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 324; 6. Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., 310; 7. Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., 299; 8. Tyson Lady, Fillmore, Ind., 268; 9. John Wolfarth, Boonville, Ind., 266; 10. Dustin Clark, Washington, Ind., Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., and Barry Miller, Bedford, Ind., each 265.
Iowa – 1. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 227; 2. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 194; 3. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 192; 4. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 158; 5. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 151; 6. Tadd Holliman, Murray, Neb., 135; 7. Madi Miller, Vail, Iowa, 133; 8. Shadrach Sporaa, Boone, Iowa, 123; 9. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 112; 10. Johnny Sullivan, Arnolds Park, Iowa, 98.
Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 340; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 283; 3. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 263; 4. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 254; 5. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 237; 6. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 235; 7. Raymond Seemann, Jetmore, Kan., 232; 8. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 216; 9. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 199; 10. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 187.
Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 40; 2. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 39; 3. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 38; 4. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 37; 5. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 36; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 35; 7. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 34; 8. Alfred Galedrige Jr., Greenwood, Ind., 33; 9. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 32; 10. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 31.
Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 104; 2. Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 84; 3. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 81; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., 79; 5. Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., 74; 6. Dale Schweikart, Linden, Pa., 73; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 71; 8. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 70; 9. Josh Spicer, Julian, Pa., and Alex "A.J." Barton, Bedford, Pa., both 66.
Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 379; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 361; 3. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 268; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 257; 5. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 232; 6. Chris Graf, Glencoe, Minn., 225; 7. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 218; 8. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 196; 9. Trevor Serbus, Olivia, Minn., 195; 10. Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., and Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., both 189.
Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 249; 2. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 227; 3. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 204; 4. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 182; 6. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 165; 7. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 143; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 122; 9. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 120; 10. Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., 112.
Nebraska – 1. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 480; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 462; 3. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 460; 4. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 394; 5. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 373; 6. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 355; 7. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 351; 8. Chad Koch, Murdock, Neb., 346; 9. Adam Gullion, Lincoln, Neb., 339; 10. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 307.
New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 189; 2. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 184; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela/, 169; 4. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 164; 5. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 160; 6. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 150; 7. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 149; 8. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 145; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 144; 10. Kevin Nagy, Gilbert, Pa., 141.
North Carolina – 1. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 126; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 110; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 109; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 92; 5. Chris Lamb, Reidsville, N.C., 86; 6. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 85; 7. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 76; 8. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 72; 9. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., and Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., each 66.
North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 225; 2. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 211; 3. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 193; 4. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 170; 5. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 148; 6. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 147; 7. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 144; 8. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 136; 9. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., both 104.
Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 297; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 281; 3. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 238; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 218; 5. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 202; 6. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 179; 7. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 176; 8. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 159; 9. Chase Baker, Waynesville, Ohio, 154; 10. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 152.
Oklahoma – 1. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., and Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., both 108; 3. Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., 103; 4. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 102; 5. Blake Scott, Pauls Valley, Okla., 99; 6. Robert Sellers, Mustang, Okla., 96; 7. Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., 93; 8. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 90; 9. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 88; 10. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 86.
Pennsylvania – 1. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 574; 2. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 566; 3. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 562; 4. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 491; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 437; 6. Dustin Young, Danville, Pa., 353; 7. Kasey Weaver, Everett, Pa., 345; 8. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 324; 9. Logan Spahr, Lewisberry, Pa., 310; 10. Michael Alleman, Port Royal, Pa., 301.
South Carolina – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 115; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., and Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., both 114; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 107; 5. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 101; 6. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 95; 7. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 87; 8. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., and John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., both 67; 10. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 65
South Dakota – 1. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 430; 2. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 418; 3. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 406; 4. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 403; 5. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 391; 6. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 380; 7. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 372; 8. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 367; 9. Corbin Erickson, Sioux Falls, S.D., 345; 10. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 342.
Texas – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 434; 2. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 406; 3. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 385; 4. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 358; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 309; 6. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 268; 7. Thomas Johnson, Deridder, Louisiana, 266; 8. Ryan Stone, Slaton, Texas, 264; 9. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 262; 10. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 238.
Virginia – 1. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 187; 2. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 183; 3. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 170; 4. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 164; 5. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 154; 6. John Smith, Brightwood, Va., 124; 7. Chris Ware, Williamsburg, Va., 119; 8. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 113; 9. Matthew Mullins, Newport News, Va., 110; 10. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., and James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., both 96.
West Virginia – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 40; 2. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 39; 3. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 38; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 37; 5. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 36; 6. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 34; 8. Nathan Emig, Dalzell, S.C., 33; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 32; 10. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 31.
EDDIE TAFOYA JR. GOES FROM THE BACK TO SEVENTH IN PERRIS USAC/CRA RACE – VENTURA THIS WEEK
(Chino, CA, July 17, 2024) After an early program set back
in hot laps, Eddie Tafoya Jr. had an impressive recovery by going from 15th
to seventh to capture the ”In Memory of Jim and Chet Gardner Hard Charger
Award” at last Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race
at Perris Auto Speedway. This week, the veteran racer will head to the
Ventura Raceway for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series event presented by Inland
Rigging.
Tafoya, who turned 27 a few days before the race, was coming into the night after an eighth-place finish on the same half-mile clay oval three weeks earlier. Bolstering his effort in the pits on the evening was Zac Bozanich. While Tafoya had worked with Bozanich on the Tom and Christy Dunkel Inland Rigging #17T, it was the first time the award-winning crew chief was helping Tafoya with his family-owned #51T.
Unfortunately, things did not get off to a good start in hot laps. Tafoya, who lives in Chino Hills, California, had a big vibration in the car. Turns out the rear end of his car was letting go. He quickly returned to the pits where the crew swarmed over the machine to get it back on the track.
“The first lap of hot laps, I had a real bad vibration coming out of two,” Tafoya lamented. “I pulled her back into the pits and figured out the whole rear plate was cracked, the gears were stripped, and it started throwing the lower shaft out of it. At that point, it was kind of a scramble time to try and get the spare one off the wall. Luckily we got that done before the heat races. It put us behind the eight-ball, but we made the best of it.”
“I trust all the equipment we have,” Tafoya continued when asked if that affected his focus for the remainder of the night. “All of our spares are real good. We didn’t know that rear end was a thicker wall tubing. So, our bleeders did not work. I was out of luck on the bleeders for the rest of the night. That kind of sucked.”
While the team did get it changed for the heat races, they could not do it in time for qualifying. Thus, Tafoya had to start at the back of the eight-car field in the second heat race. He moved forward to finish sixth. Then, the personable driver had to start last in the 16-car, 30-lap main event. That is when things turned around.
In a main that had more than its share of chaos, Tafoya, who is seldom involved in any of the mayhem, used his track savvy to avoid getting tangled up in any of the wrecks.
“When you are starting back there, you kind of pick your battles,” Tafoya stated. “You know when to go and when not to go. Luckily, I could see those pileups coming from a mile away. I did my best to stay out of them, and luckily it worked out.”
“I felt really good,” Tafoya said when asked if he thought he had a car that could have been a contender if he started closer to the front. “When Tommy (eventual winner Tommy Malcolm) went by me, I did not really want to mess with him too much. I felt I was not too far off his pace, and the same with AJ (second-place finisher AJ Bender). I feel if we could have been up there closer to the front on the start we could have fought for a podium position.
When the checkers ended the race, Tafoya crawled out of the car in seventh place. It was his sixth top 10 finish in nine USAC/CRA starts in 2024. The result also kept him seventh in the series championship standings heading into a busy month of August that will see races on the 10th at Santa Maria, the 17th at Perris and the 31st at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
Tafoya enjoyed having Bozanich work on the car in the pit area. In his years working with Brody Roa, Bozanich captured the coveted USAC/CRA Crew Chief of the Year Award one season and was the champion crew chief in 2023. Needless to say, Tafoya would not mind working with him again in the future.
“We are definitely on the same page when it comes to setup stuff,” Tafoya said. “It is easy to work with someone when you are both thinking the same about the car and are not butting heads. It is definitely easier when you are making decisions. It was the first time he helped on the #51T. I try to get as much help as I can whenever I can. So, hopefully, it works out a few more times this year and he can be with us.”
This Saturday, Tafoya will make the 100-mile track to the Ventura Raceway, which is located on the beach at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, to drive his own #51T car. At the first USCS race at the track on June 1st, he led the field into turn one after the green flag. However, his steering broke, and he slammed into the turn-one wall and tipped over. That left him with a 23rd-place finish.
While the June 1st race result at Ventura was not to his liking, Tafoya has done well at the track in the past in USAC/CRA competition. His best showing at Ventura came in May 2022, when he set the fastest qualifying time and finished fifth in the main event.
“I feel good,” the 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year responded when asked about this week’s race at the beach. “The time before we ran good, and at Turkey Night (last November) we were winning heat races and qualifiers. So, I definitely feel good going back there on Saturday.”
Tafoya’s best finish in the first four races with the USCS was a second at Santa Maria on June 15th. He enters Saturday’s fray fifth in series points.
Spectator gates for Saturday’s USCS race at Ventura will open at 3:00 p.m., with racing at 5:30. Adult tickets are $22.00. Seniors 60 and over, military with ID, and students with an ID get in for $18.00. Children 12 and under are free when they are accompanied by an adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/, and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
Michaels memorial 410s paying $3000 to win and Brp mod
tour $3000 to win. Plus Racesaver 305s, 602 crate mods, and mini stocks.
By Jim Balentine
(Mercer,Pa)
This Saturday July 20 2024, Michaels Mercer Raceway will be honoring the Michaels family who is in their 2nd tenure of ownership at the historic speedway along with the 410 sprint cars paying $3000 to win as well as the BRP modified tour paying $3000 to win.
Our regular divisions the Racesaver 305 sprints, 602 crate modifieds and the mini stocks will also highlight the card.
the 410s will qualify for heat race positions and the big block modifieds will be run by the BRP modified tour.
A large amount of 410 sprints are expected with no other track running them within a two hour radius.
There will also be kids bicycle races where at intermission the youngsters will have a chance to race on the speedway in age -grouped events. Power wheels and tricycles will have separate races. Helmets are required by Pennsylvania law.
The kids club will also return with 6 lucky children being driven down with the pits to view the race cars up close along with the drivers that will begin at 5:45. Each child under 16 will get a ticket as they come in the gate and we will draw six lucky winners at 5:30. We will draw one more ticket at intermission for the Mercer kid of the night as they will be down in victory Lane with every winning driver.
The Michaels family have been involved in racing since the 1970s as patriarch of the family Howard owned cars that ran at Mercer throughout the years. Howard and the family were also instrumental with rebuilding the race track in 1994 after being left for dead after the 1989 racing season. They sold the track after the 1996 season and son Harold Michaels competed in the small block modified/big block modified division for many years in the 1990s. In 2019 Howard’s son Ed along with his brother Earl Repurchased the facility and continues the rich tradition at the historic speedway.
Pit admission will be $35 and $30 for seniors and Kids under
10 $30
Grandstand admission $18 Adults $16 for seniors and kids under 10 free.
Pit gates will open at 4 PM
Grandstand will open at 5 pm
Hot laps/ 410 sprint qualifying at 6:15 and the first heat takes the green
at 7 PM.
All drivers must have working raceivers and use the red ambit transponder system. The yellow units will not work.
Concessions will be open. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit facility at all locations.
For more information on Mercer please visit our Facebook page or our website: www.MichaelsMercerraceway.com You can also contact the track at 724-662-1310 or on Facebook messenger.
THE “SMOKE SHOW” HOLLEY AMONG SANDUSKY ENTRANTS
July16, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – Rick Holley hasn’t gotten off to the start that he would have liked this season. But despite his early season disappointment, he has a lot going for him. He currently sits in third place in the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts point standings and just became a grandfather to baby girl Francis. When Holley returns to racing action Wednesday night July 24 at Sandusky Speedway for the next stop on the MSR 2024 title chase he will be in a completely different mindset. He finds himself in the thick of the MSR title chase and now carries the title of grandpa.
“It’s different now being a grandpa” explains Holley. “I don’t get over enough, of course. It’s amazing how 7 pounds can change your perspective on family and life. You’ll probably see her at the track later this summer” Holley proudly stated.
In the meantime, it’s back to business for the “Smoke Show”. Currently sitting third in points, he hopes to move up a position or two before the season ends.
One of the highlights for Holley in 2023 was setting quick time at Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan both times MSR competed there. With new pavement, Holley’s driving style mixed well with the new asphalt. He ended up with the all-time track record at the second event there over Labor Day Weekend. He thought he had a chance to lower it even more before the rains came during the June 22 event just a few weeks ago.
“We’re close right now. The last race at Owosso kinda messed me up. I went out and scuffed some new tires in the final practice before qualifying. Then the rain came, and they used our times from the second practice to set the feature lineup. In the first practice I was second quick. The car in practice felt better than what it did in the fall. I think I had something for them. I’m looking forward to getting back there in the fall”.
Holley relies on his son Chance to do the setups. The duo seems to click everywhere they go and are always competitive.
“A few years ago, I was trying to do the set-up and everything else. One day I told Chance I’m turning all the set-up stuff over to you. You take care of that, and manage that, and I’m gonna drive the car. We talk about everything, but I usually just go with what he suggests. We’ve been good the past couple years”.
Holley is selling his own t-shirts this year with a picture of his car throwing an enormous amount of smoke. The shirts are courtesy of the nickname “Smoke Show” given to him by Joe Liguori.
“I was wearing a t-shirt with a picture of my car with smoke coming off the right rear. Joe Liguori saw it and said, ‘That’s quiet the smoke show’. It’s stuck ever since” laughs Holley.
“I like Sandusky a lot. It’s a track where you must pick your battles. You must decide if you’re gonna drive it hard and stay on the outside or finesse the car and be on the bottom. But I like our chances there. I’m going for a top three, but a win would be great” concluded Holley.
In other Must See Racing news longtime series car owner John Reiser will be returning to competition with driver Adam Biltz at the July 24 Sandusky Speedway event. The Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series will also be in action giving fans a double-header of winged sprint car action. For more information on Must See Racing please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit http://www.mustseeracing.com.
Empire Super Sprints Invade Albany-Saratoga and Fonda This Weekend
By Curtis Berleue (Malta, NY) | Following another successful CNY Speedweek, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to roar back to action this weekend. An eastern NY doubleheader will see the tour make their only stops of 2024 at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway this Friday night, followed by the Fonda Speedway on Saturday.
Friday’s action at Albany-Saratoga will be the 34th visit in tour history to the 4/10 mile oval located in Malta, NY. Last season, it was Matt Tanner in victory lane at ‘The Great Race Place’. In 33 previous events run, Craig Keel and Dan Kaszubinski are tied for a tour record four wins each. No currently active driver, however, has been able to repeat success at Albany Saratoga, with Tanner, Jordan Poirier and Jason Barney scoring the three most recent victories.
Saturday’s stop at the Fonda Speedway will be the annual Earl Halaquist Memorial. Each year, the Earl Halaquist Memorial is held in honor of one of the most accomplished sprint car drivers in the Northeast, Earl Halaquist. Competing across NY, NJ, PA, VA, NC, MD VT, Canada and more, Halaquist amassed 53 URC wins and six championships. Halaquist, a World War II veteran, was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, IA in 2000 before his passing in 2001.
Last season’s Earl Halaquist Memorial winner was Danny Varin, who has amassed an impressive 7 wins in his last 8 ESS starts at the Fonda Speedway. Varin is also coming off a win in the most recent ESS event – Sunday July 7th’s visit to the Weedsport Speedway – his second win thus far in 2024.
Additional support on the weekend will come from We Know Tools – Paul Wehnau’s Snap-on on Friday night as the presenting sponsor of the Cobra Coaches Dash, and One Zee Tees on Saturday as the dash presenting sponsor.
Additional information on the weekends event including gate times, admission prices and a nightly schedule of events can be found on both tracks websites/social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), Twitter (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, July 19 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway – Malta, NY ($2,000 to Win)
Saturday, July 20 – Fonda Speedway – Fonda, NY ($2,000 to Win Earl Halaquist Memorial)
Friday, July 26 – Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Outlaw Summer Nationals)
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Booth in Ohio This Week; Auction Saturday at Eldora!
Knoxville, IA, July 16, 2023 – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum will be present during festivities at Attica Raceway Park and Eldora Speedway in Ohio this week! Enter for your chance to win the Triple X/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car, and attend our auction on Saturday, July 20, at Eldora!
First off, the Brad Doty Classic kicks things off on Tuesday, July 16, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Things move over to the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20. The booth will be open all day for Wednesday’s “Double Down Duels,” Thursday’s “Joker’s Jackpot,” Friday’s “Knight Before the King’s Royal,” and Saturday’s 41st King’s Royal.
In addition to visiting the booth, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be holding its annual King’s Royal Auction Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST at the barn in the Fan Zone! Items will include autographed photos, die-casts, collectibles and much more! All proceeds benefit the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa.
Be sure to visit the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Facebook page for updated auction lists and information.
For more information on the Triple X/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car or if you can’t make it to Ohio this week, visit www.WinASprintCar.com to get your tickets!
For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
One Sprint Capital Place
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-6176
Fax: 641-842-6177
E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com
Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com
Huset's Speedway Showcasing Big Money This Week Throughout Four-Day Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Another giant week of racing has arrived at Huset's Speedway with four straight nights of racing on tap.
The track hosts the 14 th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass Wednesday through Saturday. The Bargain Barn Tire Center Night kicks off the action on Wednesday and features the $6,000-to-win Ben Nothdurft Memorial for the RepairableVehicles.com Tri-State Late Models as well as the IMCA Dirt Crown Stock Cars in a $3,000-to-win feature.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits the high-banked oval the following three nights with $10,000-to-win preliminary nights on Thursday and Friday setting up a $53,000-to-win main event on Saturday during Kwik Star Night. The Tri-State Late Models will also compete on Thursday with the Malvern Bank SLMR Series racing for the $5,053 top prize on Friday and Saturday.
Ricky Thornton Jr. currently leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings by a whopping 255 points with two more nights of racing before the series arrives at Huset's Speedway. Jonathan Davenport ranks second with Devin Moran (305 points back), Tim McCreadie (625 points behind Thornton Jr.) and Hudson O'Neal and Mike Marlar (720 out of the top spot) rounding out the top five.
Chad Holladay is atop the SLMR Series West Division championship standings by 30 points over J.C. Wyman. Bill Leighton is third (42 points behind Holladay), Tad Pospisil (44 points back) ranks fourth and Jesse Sobbing (72 points out of the lead) sits fifth.
Blair Nothdurft is the Tri-State Late Models points leader with Scott Ward (20 points back), Corey Zeitner (22 points), Chase Alves (55 points) and Trevor Anderson (74 points) sitting in top-five positions.
The gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. each night.
Adult reserved tickets are $25 and $22 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $15 on Wednesday. Reserved adult tickets are $40 and $37 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $20 on Thursday and Friday. Adult reserved tickets are $40 and $37 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $25 on Saturday.
Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
14 th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass - Wednesday for Bargain Barn Tire Center Night featuring the Ben Nothdurft Memorial with the RepairableVehicles.com Tri-State Late Models and IMCA Stock Cars; Thursday featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Tri-State Late Models; Friday featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Malvern Bank SLMR Series; and Saturday for Kwik Star Night featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Malvern Bank SLMR Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Solid Throughout Week in Wisconsin
Inside Line Promotions - WILMOT, Wis. (July 15, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel recorded a trio of top-six finishes last week during three World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races in Wisconsin.
The action started on Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, where Gravel qualified fourth quickest and won a heat race. He placed third in the dash before ending the night sixth in the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial main event.
"The first night everything was going well," he said. "We had a little malfunction and the left rear shock broke. Running sixth with three shocks is a good run, but obviously we weren't happy because we should have been on the podium that night."
The team ventured to Wilmot Raceway on Friday for the first night of the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40. Gravel timed in ninth quickest overall before he advanced from third to second place in a heat race to make the dash. He picked up a pair of positions in the dash to finish fourth before gaining a spot in the A Main.
"We didn't qualify exactly where we wanted to be, but we were able to race into the dash through the heat race," he said. "We had an okay dash draw and gained a row there. In the feature I didn't get a good start and was stuck on the outside and lost two spots. I had to race my butt off to get to third. I felt we were maybe good enough to run second, but ran out of time."
The weekend wrapped up on Saturday at Wilmot Raceway, where Gravel qualified third quickest and won a heat race. He pulled the highest number - eight - during the dash draw.
"We qualified well and heat raced well, but it was a terrible dash draw and we only gained one spot," he said. "I'd say we were our worst all week in that feature. We clawed our way to fifth. If we're not happy with a fifth place, that shows where we are at as a team."
Gravel currently owns a 58-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings.
This week features five straight races in Ohio starting on Tuesday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic. Eldora Speedway near Rossburg is the site of the following four nights with the $100,000-to-win Joker's Jackpot featuring the Kubota High Limit Racing on Wednesday and Thursday followed by the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal featuring the World of Outlaws on Friday and Saturday.
"You just break up the week by the events," Gravel said. "We start with Attica. That's the hardest part of the week is racing at Attica, driving several hours and then getting set up at Eldora. We'll get through the Brad Doty Classic first and then it's separate events with Wednesday lining up Thursday. Really you're just chasing money Wednesday to Saturday. You try to set yourself up to win these races. A lot of obstacles get thrown at you. You just have to try to stay focused at the task at hand."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 10 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (2); Feature: 6 (3).
July 12 - Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (3); Dash: 4 (6); Feature: 3 (4).
July 13 - Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 7 (8); Feature: 5 (7).
SEASON STATS -
35 races, 9 wins, 24 top fives, 31 top 10s, 33 top 15s, 33 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Tuesday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic and Wednesday through Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, for the Joker's Jackpot and Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Kubota High Limit Racing
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Starks Produces Runner-Up Result at Skagit Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 15, 2024) - Trey Starks captured his division-best sixth top five of the season last Saturday at Skagit Speedway.
A runner-up result marked the 11 th total podium outing of the season for Starks and his first in the last five races.
"It was nice to get a clean night with no crashes or any other misfortune," he said. "After what we went through it's nice to not be rebuilding a car on our wash day. That's definitely a positive."
Starks qualified second quickest to open the program before he charged from fourth to win a heat race. That earned the pole position for the main event.
"It was on the fence, like Tulare style," he said. "It was awesome, but our package isn't tailored to that and I'm not the best at that. They had reworked the track just a little before we went out for our feature. The first couple of laps it was hard to tell where the top groove was. We got into traffic and I felt we were setting a good pace. There were a couple of mistakes I made in traffic that hurt our momentum. That allowed Colby (Thornhill) to get close. I made another split-second decision that slowed us down going into turn one. He was coming with a big head of steam and threw a close, but perfect slider on us to come right in front of my nose. As we came back around off turn four and came across the start/finish line the caution came out so that gave him a clear track.
"I knew the only way I was going to beat him was to find something different. I rolled my wing all the way to the back trying to make anything other than the top work. We were really close, but weren't quite there. We raced hard for a few restarts and came up about a car length short at the finish. It's tough to lead like that and not win the race, but I think we saw the type of race track we'll see at the High Limit shows and we have a lot of ideas of what we can do."
Starks led the first 17 laps of the race before he ended second. He remains on top of the Skagit Speedway championship standings by 50 points.
Starks will take this weekend off before returning to Skagit Speedway on July 26-27 for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 13 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 2 (1).
SEASON STATS -
17 races, 8 wins, 13 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
July 26-27 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Kaleb Johnson Earns Top Five at Jackson, Knoxville and Huset's During Stout Weekend; New Opportunity Arrives This Week
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson is coming off the best weekend of his season as he powered to a pair of podiums and a top-five result at three different tracks.
Johnson placed second at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars on Friday before he tied a season-best fourth-place finish at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday. The weekend concluded on Sunday with a third-place run at Huset's Speedway.
"I felt it went very well," he said. "We had a little luck play into our favor on Sunday, but we grinded and made it through. We had a good night at Jackson and also at Knoxville. All in all, it was a good weekend."
Johnson kicked off the busy weekend on Friday at Jackson Motorplex, where he advanced from eighth to fourth place in a heat race and from eighth to sixth place in the dash. He continued to move forward in the A Main as he tied a season-best performance with a runner-up showing.
"With no qualifying and starting last in the heat race I knew it wouldn't be easy," he said. "We made it to fourth in the heat race. We redrew the eight for the dash and advanced a couple of spots. We got the car a lot better for the feature. I was able to drive by cars and get up to second. I was very happy with the result, especially considering how we started the night."
Johnson piloted a car for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. He qualified second quickest and gained a spot in a heat race to place fifth. That lined Johnson up on the inside of the second row in the main event.
"I was supposed to start third, but the leader jumped the start so I moved up," he said. "I stayed behind (Aaron) Reutzel for most of the race. I was a little too patient with a lapped car and it ended up costing me at the end, but I felt it was a big improvement."
Johnson ventured to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He timed in seventh quickest and ended second in a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. Johnson pulled the No. 5 to start the A Main on the inside of the third row. He battled for a top five throughout much of the race before being involved in a late-race incident on a restart. As the field bunched up and two drivers collided in front of him, Johnson appeared to be trapped in the melee, but he was able to get away and keep his running position. Despite a damaged nose wing, he finished the race in third place to extend his lead in the championship standings.
"It was a positive," he said. "With how things shook out, the car was in one piece. I held my own and stayed consistent and tried to stay out of wrecks. At the end of the day, we finished third so that's what matters."
Johnson plans to compete at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday. He'll make his debut with Aaron Long in the 410ci winged sprint car division and will race for Gainey in the 360ci winged sprint car division.
In addition to Saturday's event, Johnson will drive for Long at the Capitani Classic as well as the Knoxville Nationals next month.
"I'm thankful and excited for the opportunity," he said. "I'm looking forward to kicking things off in Aaron's car. Hopefully we can make some good laps and get everything rolling well going into the Capitani Classic and 410 Nationals."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 12 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Heat race: 4 (8); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 2 (6).
July 13 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 4 (3).
July 14 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (5).
SEASON STATS -
24 races, 0 wins, 7 top fives, 18 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Cressman Sanitation
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"Johnn has come on board to help us out tremendously," Johnson said. "It's pretty cool to see his business take off in recent years and he's giving back to racing. I feel blessed to have his support."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Jackson Motorplex Preparing for Back-to-Back Sprint Car Shows July 25-26
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 15, 2024) - A two-night sprint car showdown invades Jackson Motorplex next week when the track hosts back-to-back nights with two sprint car divisions on July 25-26.
It begins on Thursday, July 25, with the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will encompass the racing program, which was postponed from May 24 because of wet weather.
A lot of money is on the line for the 360 sprint cars as the Wieskus Memorial main event pays $3,000 to win. Additionally, there is a $250 Hard Charger Award courtesy of Quick Change Rebuilds as well as bonus money throughout the program in honor of the Wieskus Family.
GRP Motorsports is offering a $3,000 bonus if the driver who wins the 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on July 20 can also win at Jackson Motorplex on July 25.
Jackson Motorplex showcases the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork on Friday, July 26. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will race for $7,000 to win and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will also compete.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m. both nights.
For the July 25 event, adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
For the July 26 event, adult tickets are $25 at the gate or $20 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $12 at the gate or $9 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
July 25 for the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting featuring the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
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July 26 for the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
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Hollingsworth Finishes Second
In Gene Nolen Classic at Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind., July 15 — Shane Hollingsworth of Lafayette, Ind., put the famous yellow Nolen Racing No. 20 asphalt sprint car on the podium in second place Saturday night in the third annual CB Fabricating Gene Nolen Classic presented by “The Herald Bulletin” at Anderson Speedway. The 100-lap race honoring Nolen Racing’s founder is a crown jewel of the 500 Sprint Car Tour, and it was streamed live worldwide on Dirtvision.
Kody Swanson was going for his third Gene Nolen Classic victory in a row, but unfortunately his Nolen Racing No. 4 sponsored by KECO Coatings was involved in a racing incident while running fourth and he had to pull into the infield off Turn 1 with only eight laps complete. He ended up 18th in the final rundown.
Earlier in the day Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, was the fastest qualifier with a lap in 11.232 seconds for the quarter-mile track. Bobby Santos III was second-fastest in qualifying, just 0.140 off Swanson’s time. Hollingsworth was the third-fastest qualifier with a time of 11.391.
However, with the series’ inversion Shane Butler, who was the fifth-fastest qualifier, got the pole with Santos in second, Hollingsworth in third, and Swanson in fourth for the start.
Butler led the first 14 laps until he also pulled off the track due to a mechanical issue. That gave the point to Santos, who led the rest of the race with Hollingsworth right behind him. Hollingsworth ran nose to tail behind Santos, just milliseconds behind, until Santos was able to gain more of an advantage in the last 10 laps. Santos’ margin of victory was 1.268 seconds.
In addition to trying his best to pass Santos, Hollingsworth had to fend off the challenges of Jackson Macenko, who finished third, just 0.482 behind Hollingsworth. Billy Wease placed fourth, and Joe Liguori rounded out the top five.
Wease set the fastest lap of the race and Macenko was second in that category, underscoring the challenge Hollingsworth was dealing with in order to keep the youngster behind him. Hollingsworth set the third-fastest lap of the race. Those three were all faster than the winner, who set the fourth-fastest lap. Even though Swanson only ran eight laps, he still set the sixth-fastest race lap.
With 25 laps complete Hollingsworth was only 0.254 behind Santos, and at the halfway point he was 0.173 behind. Hollingsworth was only 0.227 behind Santos on lap 75. With just 10 laps remaining Santos’ edge was still only 0.338.
“I used my stuff up with about 15 laps to go; I was spinning my tires too much,” Hollingsworth told the Dirtvision audience. “But finishing on the frontstretch is always good. We gave it all we had, and I was glad to come home second for Nolen Racing.”
“I got my left-front [tire] into Shane’s rear bumper when the top three all stacked up, and it essentially folded the front axle up, breaking a radius rod on each side to hold it in place,” Swanson said. “I felt awful for the team. They brought a great car, and I hate that I wasn’t able to race it to the finish for them.”
The Nolen Racing cars ruled the practice sessions. Swanson was fastest in the first practice session with a time of 11.422, while Hollingsworth was fastest in the second practice session with a time of 11.414.
For more information follow Nolen Racing on Facebook and X and see the series’ website at 500SprintCarTour.com.
Dakota Albright Qualifies for First Career Sprint Car Feature As Spencer Motorsports Returns to Track
PETERSEN MEDIA- Dealing with engine woes since the first of June, Dakota Albright climbed back aboard the Spencer Motorsports winged 360 on Saturday night in Placerville, CA and was able to lock into his first career feature event.
“It felt great to get back in the 360ci, but it took me some time to get reacclimated,” Albright said. “I didn’t do a great job in time trials or the heat race, but I did a better job in the ‘B’, and put us in the feature which is a great feeling. I have a lot to clean up, but this was a good return to the car.”
Timing in 21st fastest in qualifying time trials, Albright finished sixth in his heat race aboard the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/Sacramento Battery/Morgan precession Roofing backed No. 34.
Relegated to the semi, Albright looked forward to getting more laps in the car, but wanted to make sure he was able to transfer to the feature event. Settling into second as the race came to life, Albright felt comfortable as he ran solidly inside a transfer position.
Battling some brake issues late in the race, Albright gave up the second position, but a third place finish was good enough to extend his night and lock him into his first career Winged 360ci 25-lap feature event.
Making some adjustments before the feature event, and getting his brake issue resolved, Albright made the call for the 25-lap finale on a very slick Placerville Speedway surface.
Able to search around the track and try a few things from the tail of the field, the Waterford, CA driver wanted to make sure to keep his nose clean and avoid any trouble ahead of him.
Doing just that, he went on to cap the night off with a 16th place finish.
“It was great to get into the feature, and make a lot of laps,” Albright added. “Rick Spencer, Dan Lind, and everyone on this team has worked very hard to get the car back out, and I need to get a little more aggressive on my end, but I was happy to make the ‘A’.”
Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.
ON TAP: Albright will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.
You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.
Braden Chiaramonte Set to Resume SCCT Campaign as Speedweek Kicks Off Tonight
PETERSEN MEDIA: Winning the most recent Sprint Car Challenge Tour event at Antioch Speedway just one week ago, Braden Chiaramonte brings the series point lead into a grueling six-race Speedweek that kicks off tonight in Cottage Grove, OR.
The El Cajon, CA youngster heads into the big week of action fresh off of a ninth place finish at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night with the Tiner Hirst Enterprise team.
During Saturday night’s action, Chiaramonte kicked the night off by timing the THE/Hepfner Racing Products/Eagle Motorsports Inc. backed No. 94TH entry in 14th fastest in qualifying time trials.
Making big changes to his entry prior to the heat race, Chiaramonte looked very sporty when his heat came to life. Quickly moving into third, the youngster was able to work the top and bottom grooves around the Ľ mile bullring as he looked for a way into second.
Settling for third, Chiaramonte was locked into the feature event as he rolled off the starting grid from the outside of the fourth row. On a very slick surface, Chiaramonte battled hard with some of the track’s veteran drivers as he kept his car inside the top-10 during the duration of the race.
While unable to mount a charge toward the front, he was able to record a ninth place finish as he now turns his attention to hitting some unfamiliar tracks during a three-race stretch in Oregon.
The six-race swing comes to life tonight as the Sprint Car Challenge Tour heads to Cottage Grove, OR before hitting Coos Bay Speedway in Coos Bay, OR on Tuesday night, and Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, OR on Wednesday night. Thursday-Saturday the action returns to CA as he will hit Marysville Raceway, Silver Dollar Speedway, and Placerville Speedway.
The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.
ON TAP: Chiaramonte and Tiner Hirst Enterprise are now set for SCCT Speedweek. All six-nights of action can be viewed on CaliDirt.TV.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.
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Andy Forsberg 2nd at Placerville Speedway to Unofficially Open Speedweek 2024
PETERSEN MEDIA: While SCCT Speedweek officially comes to life tonight in Cottage Grove, OR, Andy Forsberg got the party started unofficially on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway where he tallied a second place finish.
“We had a pretty big week ahead, and Saturday really kicked the mayhem off,” Andy Forsberg said. “To start a busy week out with a second place finish in really good for our team, but I really wanted to win the box of Kings Meat that was up for grabs to the winner.”
Forsberg got the night kicked off in grand fashion as he earned quick time honors aboard the Meridian Cameras/PCH/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 mount.
Needing to just transfer through his heat race to make the redraw, the Auburn, CA driver settled into fourth when the race went green and that is where he finished.
Locking into the feature, Forsberg was also set for the redraw, where the five pill placed him in third row for of the 25-lap feature event.
When the feature event came to life, Forsberg rode around in fourth for the early stanzas of the event as much of the field worked the high side of the speedway.
Moving into third on the 11th lap, a caution flag two laps later lined him up behind Tony Gomes and Shane Hopkins. When the action resumed, Forsberg overtook Hopkins for second, and began chasing after Gomes who ran comfortably up front.
With Gomes setting a torrid pace, Forsberg slowly inched closer as he chased after him and also dealt with slower traffic. The final laps saw Forsberg close in drastically on Gomes and it looked like an opportunity might present itself for a last lap pass.
As the duo took the white flag, and lapped car got over the cushion in front of them and as he wildly returned to the racing surface, both drivers took evasive action to avoid and it allowed Gomes to beat him to the checkered flag as he tallied a second place finish at the stripe.
“We have been rolling along well as of late, and the last thing we wanted to do was tear any equipment up, so it was good for us overall,” Forsberg added.
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-23, Wins-4, Top 5’s-12, Top 10’s-13
ON TAP: Forsberg will be back in action tonight (July 15) in Cottage Grove, OR to open SCCT Speedweek. Tuesday night will be in Coos Bay, OR, Weds night in Roseburg, OR, Thursday night in Marysville, CA, Friday night in Chico, CA and Saturday night in Placerville, CA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Tony Gomes Powers to Win at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- After showcasing a ton of speed at Placerville Speedway during the two-races over the 4th of July Weekend, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports continued to show case speed on Saturday night as the Modesto, CA driver scored his first feature event win of the season.
“Saturday was a great night, and after having a lot of speed lately, we did what we needed to do and scored a big win in front of a lot of friends and sponsors,” Tony Gomes said.
The night kicked off for Gomes as he timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in fifth fastest in time trials which was good enough to put him on the front row of his heat race.
Needing the win for the all-important redraw spot, Gomes hammered the throttle when the green flag flew and jumped into the early lead. Leading from flag to flag, Gomes’ win locked him into the feature event as well as the redraw where the two-pill put him on the front row of the feature event.
On a very slick Placerville Speedway surface, Gomes got into a hotly contested battle with Shane Hopkins on the opening lap, and while Hopkins led officially, a couple of exchanged sliders ultimately saw Gomes take over the spot on the second lap.
Out in front, Gomes set a very solid pace as he worked the tricky cushion to perfection and opened a comfortable lead over Andy Forsberg who had moved into second.
Traffic in the closing laps allowed Forsberg to close in on Gomes and he made sure not to make any mistakes in the closing laps of the race. The most tense moment of the night came on the white flag lap as another car slipped over the cushion in turn two and was air born in front of the leaders as he re-entered the surface.
Able to avoid any trouble, Gomes was able to go on and claim the popular in on King’s Meats night at the speedway.
“It feels great to get a win for Cody and Mandi,” Gomes said. “They have done so much for me this year, but for many years in my career. I also want to thank Cody and Bobby for working so hard to keep us fast, and a special thank you to all of our great partners who keep us out and racing.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-10, Wins-1, Top 5’s-3, Top 10’s-8
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Joel Myers Jr 2nd at Paragon Speedway with Hayward Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA: Following a break from racing action, Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports returned to action over the weekend, and after rain cancelled Friday’s program at Circle City Speedway, Myers Jr scored a runner up finish with the FAST Series on Saturday night at Paragon Speedway.
“It was great to get back in action with Hayward Motorsports over the weekend,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We have been gaining speed night in and night out, so to run second and get on the podium is great.”
With 20 cars on hand, Myers Jr earned fast time honors in his qualifying group aboard the Shiti Coolers/Gilstrap Motors backed No. 19. Myers Jr time was also good enough to give him fast time honors overall in his first appearance at the track.
Advancing from fourth to second in his heat race, Myers Jr was all set for the 30-lap feature event where he rolled off the starting grid from the fifth starting position.
Powering his way into third when the race came to life, the 18-year-old who hails from Sebastopol, CA slipped back to fourth briefly in a close knit battle, but settled back into third on the seventh lap.
Continuing to hold down the final spot on the podium, Myers Jr continued to have a very strong showing on the unfamiliar setting as he closed in on the lead duo. Moving into second on the 20th lap, Myers Jr continued to battle traffic as he chased after the race lead.
Holding on to second, Myers closed his night out with a second-place finish as he now gets ready to run his first ever King’s Royal.
“It was a great way to get back together and get ready for some big races,” Joel Myers Jr noted. I am excited for how our schedule is shaping up and I am excited to compete in some big races for the first time.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 27, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 11, Top-10’s-17
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr will be at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday night for the Brady Doty Classic, before heading to Eldora Speedway for racing action Weds-Saturday.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
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Estenson Posts Top 10s at Jackson Motorplex and Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Tim Estenson captured a pair of top-10 results last weekend.
The action began on Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., where Estenson used a late restart to power from third to win a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars heat race. That made him the high-points driver and earned a spot in the dash. Estenson continued forward in the dash as he maneuvered from sixth to fourth place.
"I think it was really good, especially at a place where I've struggled at," he said. "I was lucky to get that yellow in the heat race and I was able to move around and get momentum. The car was really good all night. I think the biggest thing that helped was that I was able to capitalize on the starts in the heat race and dash.
"In the feature I stayed up top too long. They had reworked the track a bit and the bottom turned out to be the best place early. I dropped back to eighth or ninth and worked my way back to sixth."
Estenson's sixth-place result marked his 10 th top 10 of the season. It also propelled him into the lead in the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Estenson qualified eighth quickest. A fourth-place finish in a heat race ranked him ninth in overall points to miss the feature redraw by only one position. That started him on the inside of the fifth row in the main event.
"I watched the first heat race and the bottom was where it was at," he said. "It shifted by my heat race. I didn't get the best start and lost some momentum. I tried to stick the bottom and it didn't work out. I was playing catch up from there.
"In the feature we were decent at the beginning, but struggled as the race went on. I was trying everything, slowing up my entry, trying to drive it harder, moving my wing back. It was one of those deals where it was disappointing, but at the same time we had some luck to move up to second in points."
The 10th-place result helped guide Estenson into second place in the Huset's Speedway championship standings. His six top 10s at the track this season rank second most.
Estenson plans to race this Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., and Friday and Saturday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series.
"Those races are close to home so it'll be fun," he said. "We're working hard in the shop to get prepared for this three-day weekend and hopefully we can capitalize with some wins."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 12 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 4 (6); Feature: 6 (4).
July 14 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (2); Feature: 10 (9).
SEASON STATS -
22 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 11 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., and Friday and Saturday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
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"Chris Roseland and the team at Backlund Plumbing have been a long-time sponsor of Jack (Dover) and we're excited to have them also backing our team," Estenson said. "We're grateful for the support and are excited for a successful season together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
AFTON OFF FRIDAY; MAKEUP DATE TBD
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 15, 2024
AFTON, N.Y. - Due to the Afton Fair this weekend, track management at Afton Fairgrounds Speedway had to drop the CRSA Sprints Friday. A full racing program is still planned at the track.
CRSA and track officials are working on a new date for the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series event. Stay tuned to CRSASprints.com and CRSA's Facebook and X pages for a schedule update.
"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" now turn to July 27 for their next race at Fonda Speedway for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Can’t make it to the track? Tune in on FloRacing.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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Sprint Invaders Return to Independence Tuesday for the First Time in Ten Years!
by Bill Wright
July 15, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will storm the Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, Iowa, Tuesday night, July 16.
It will be the third time for the Sprint Invaders in Independence. Terry McCarl won both previous events there in 2013 and 2014. The race will be held in conjunction with the Buchanan County Fair.
Paul Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (4) and in the current point standings heading into Independence. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Cam Martin and Tasker Phillips round out the current top ten in the standings.
Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with racing to follow. Grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for kids 13-17 and kids 12 and under are FREE! The cost for the Buchanan County Fair is $5, however, There will be an opening on the west side of the ticket booth for those who will just be attending to see the race. Going through that opening will avoid the $5 fairgrounds admission. Shuttles will be available to transport those parking in the fairgrounds parking lot to the opening. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts will also be on the card.
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
1. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1740 (4) 2. Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1656 3. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1640 4. Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1567 5. Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1533 6. McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1377 7. Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1330 8. Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1227 9. Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 10. Tasker Philips, Pleasantville, IA, 990 (1) 11. Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 12. Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 917 13. Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 14. Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 15. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 16. Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 17. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 18. Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 693 19. Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 20. Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Contingency Sponsors
Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products
The Schatz Show in Wilmot’s Badger 40 finale; Brad Doty
Classic and Kings Royal highlight major week in Ohio
Jul 15, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4676 (-58)
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Event: Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 8th (7th)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 12th-13th
Event: Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 6th (14th)
Saturday: 1st (1st)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 15, 2024) – Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing put on a Wisconsin clinic during their recent week of competition, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten results, finishing no worse than eighth overall, but earning a $12,000 victory in the process, that of which taking place in Wilmot Raceway’s Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 finale on Saturday, July 13.
As hinted, the victory, Schatz’ third of the 2024 season and second-ever during Badger 40 competition, was earned in fantastic fashion, taking command over Buddy Kofoid on lap ten before driving off to a seven second advantage. Impressive enough, Schatz’ final margin of victory was accomplished in the final 18 circuits, as caution flags negated an already established command of six seconds leading up to the aforementioned yellow.
Adding to Schatz’ Wilmot stat card, the Fargo, North Dakota, native opened Badger 40 action with a hard charging performance on Friday, July 12, advancing eight positions from 14th to finish sixth. The eventual Hard Charger Award was the sixth of 2024 for Donny Schatz and TSR – a series-leading achievement.
“Last night was really trying, but that’s what makes nights like this so much more important,” Schatz said on Saturday. “The guys spent a lot of time today digging and changing things. It was a whole different race car tonight. Hats off to them – Scuba (Steve Swenson), Todd (Devnich), and Dauson (Heitritter). There’s a lot of communication there, and that’s what it takes to be in this situation.
“We won the Larry Hillerud Memorial, so that’s pretty damn cool. Larry was a North Dakota boy with tons of passion for this sport. I’m sure he’s up there arguing with my dad about something. I’m pretty honored to win this tonight.”
Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing opened their Wisconsin road trip with an eighth-place score in Wednesday’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway; they started seventh.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s Brad
Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a visit to the World’s
Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday
through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on
Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit
sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 34
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 16
Top-10s: 30
Zearfoss with back-to-back top-tens in Wilmot’s Badger 40; Brad Doty
Classic, Kings Royal highlight upcoming slate
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 15, 2024) – Despite a slow start to his week in the Badger State, scored 22nd in a Wednesday night visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss turned things up in a hurry, ultimately concluding his Wisconsin road trip with back-to-back top-ten appearances at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, highlighting all results with a sixth-place score on Saturday, July 13.
Zearfoss, ace of his Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, climbed seven positions to secure his sixth-place outcome, qualifying for World of Outlaws main event action with a fourth-place result in his respective heat race.
Ultimately outdoing his Friday night result, the former Port Royal Speedway track champion kicked-off WIlmot Raceway’s annual Badger 40 with a tenth-place outcome after starting eighth, launching his preliminary effort with the fastest qualifying time of the night – his first of the season and the second of his career.
“What a great effort at Wilmot Raceway…we needed that,” Zearfoss acknowledged. “Hats off to this entire Brock Zearfoss Racing team. We maintained focus and accomplished what we set out to do. Obviously, the goal is to win, but a solid momentum kick has to start somewhere. No better time to get rolling than right now.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty
Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a visit to the World’s Greatest
Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through
Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on
Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit
sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 10
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished
tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and
Saturday, July 12-13.
Whittall continues impressive stretch with another
top-five at Port Royal Speedway
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 15, 2024) – Another Port Royal Speedway start resulted in another Port Royal Speedway top-five for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, capping their evening at the Juniata County “Speed Palace” with a fourth-place score after starting two positions worse. Impressive, nonetheless, Whittall’s recent stretch of Port Royal Speedway success spans one month, igniting his trail of top-tier outcomes with a victory June 15.
Including the aforementioned victory, Whittall, driver of his family owned JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, has earned seven top-tens at Port Royal in 2024, two of which occurring during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek on July 3 and July 6.
“We’re having a lot of fun right now and our results reflect that,” Whittall expressed. “Our confidence is at an all-time high right now and we’re only getting better. We have an off-weekend coming up, but then we’re right back to work with a pair of Outlaw starts at Williams Grove. This is a great time of year to be hot.”
In total, Whittall and JW Motorsports own 14 top-tens on the season, nine of which accumulated within the top-five.
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will enjoy an off weekend before
continuing their 2024 campaign with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway on July 26-27.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 14
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal
Speedway on Saturday, July 13.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Thiel quick with Outlaws at Wilmot; Will work toward crown in IRA King of
the Wings trio
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 15, 2024) – It was a hard-fought battle in the Badger State for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in a trio of starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13), respectively. But when the dust finally settled, the recent IRA Outlaw Sprint Series winner found himself with three main event starts in three tries, highlighting all outcomes with an 11th-place score at Wimot on Friday, July 12.
Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, battled ahead five spots to earn the aforementioned 11th-place finish, earning his place in the Badger 40 opener with a fourth-place score during heat race competition.
As noted, Thiel was three-for-three in main event appearances, finishing 16th with the Greatest Show On Dirt at Beaver Dam on Wednesday, and 24th in the Badger 40 finale at Wilmot on Saturday. Deceiving in some respect, Thiel’s Beaver Dam result was impressive, battling back to 16th after restarting at the tail due to a spin.
“We’re always striving for more, but we managed to put together some solid runs against the Outlaws and we’re proud of that. Advancing as far as we did at Wilmot on Friday is something to be proud of. I think we were even better than where we finished, we just needed to capitalize earlier on in the program,” Thiel explained. “Hats off to this team. Racing at that level can be pretty demanding, but they never give up. We have another big weekend ahead, so we’ll head to Minnesota and North Dakota with the goal to win.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with three nights
of Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings action on Thursday through Saturday,
July 18-20. Featuring the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, action will begin at
Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota, on Thursday, followed by
back-to-back nights at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota,
on Friday and Saturday.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 12
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Wilson highlights World of Outlaws Wisconsin road trip
with top-ten; Doty, Kings Royal highlight coming week
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 15, 2024) – It was a competitive week in the Badger State for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, and despite launching his trip to the Upper Midwest with a missed main event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, July 10, the two-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion rebounded respectably, concluding the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, with back-to-back main event starts, highlighting all with a top-ten on Friday, July 12.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished ninth in his top-ten appearance, racing ahead two spots from row six. The Benton Ridge, Ohio, native utilized a third-place finish during heat race action to qualify for the evening’s Badger 40 opener.
Although shy of matching their top-ten outcome from Friday, Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing concluded their visit to Wilmot Raceway with a 13th-place score on Saturday, July 13, driving ahead six spots after starting the Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 from the inside of row ten.
“Another great week with the World of Outlaws in the books. They are the best in the world for a reason, so to conclude our trip with a top-ten, and close to a top-ten, is pretty special. We enjoy getting out on the road when the opportunity allows, but there’s no place like home, and we have some pretty big events close to home this week,” Greg Wilson said. “The Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal are very special to us and there’s nothing we want more than to represent our partners well on the big stage. Here’s to an exciting week at Attica and Eldora.”
ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a
visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio
– on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st
Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 7
Top-tens: 10
Wins: 0
Randall races to two top-tens in three starts; Eldora Speedway on deck
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – It was another productive weekend in the Upper Midwest for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, concluding their Minnesota and Iowa double with a pair of top-tens in three main event starts, all of which highlighted with a runner-up score at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13. Activating his weekend agenda in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Randall finished eighth at the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12; he commenced action from row six.
Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, earned his runner-up performance during Knoxville’s 360 main event. Climbing forward from 13th on the starting grid, Randall and TKS captured the runner-up position with a double pass with two circuits remaining. For his efforts, the “Quickest Chicken” out of Waco, Texas, earned the evening’s Hard Charger Award – all of which accomplished in a non-stop 18-lapper.
Unfortunately, Randall’s effort in Knoxville Raceway’s 410 main event was cut short, scored 21st due to mechanical failure after making contact with the inside berm.
“We’re happy with our weekend results and we’re proud of what Chase has been able to do. We probably should have been three for three in the top-ten category, but mistakes and issues happen, so we’ll put that behind us and move forward,” Troy Renfro expressed. “We have a massive week ahead. All eyes will be on Eldora Speedway and we’re excited to be a part of such an historic event.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a
visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio
– on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st
Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit
sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 18
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at
Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second
during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Andrews back in the top-ten at Fremont Speedway; Brad
Doty Classic ahead
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 15, 2024) – Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, has been tough to master for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but the Sandsusky native finally found some rhythm, concluding Saturday’s Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) program with a top-ten finish – his first of the season at The Track That Action Built.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, advancing two spots from the outside of row five. The former Attica Raceway Park track champion qualified for main event action with a fourth-place score during heat race competition.
His recent Fremont outcome included, Andrews now owns four top-tens on the season, three of which accumulated at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.
“We’ve been trying to find some rhythm at Fremont all season…better late than never,” Andrews expressed. “Happy to pad the stat column a little bit. The goal is to put our momentum to work Tuesday night at Attica.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Brad Doty Classic, featuring the World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series, on Tuesday, July 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4
Eliason and RSR with momentum kick rolling into Eldora’s 41st Kings Royal
Week
Jul 15, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Momentum is the key, and for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), momentum is finally on their side, concluding their recent High Limit Racing start with a top-five finish at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13.
Eliason, a full-time High Limit Racing “High Roller” aboard Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, advancing three positions after commencing the $25,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial from eighth on the grid.
The Visalia, California, native kicked off preliminary competition with the eighth-fastest qualifying time, capping that with a runner-up finish during heat race action.
“Overall, a solid night for our Ridge & Sons Racing team. It’s good to have a nice momentum kick leading into one of the biggest weeks of the year,” Eliason expressed. “We’ll head into Eldora with our heads up and our confidence high. There’s a lot of money on the line all four days, so we’ll do our best to capitalize on that.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024
campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will
cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit
sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished
fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth,
Ohio, on Saturday, July 13.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 16
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Aaron Reutzel and RSR cap Knoxville visit with double
podium, fifth 360 victory
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 15, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Aaron Reuzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) have been on a tear at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, continuing their stretch of success Saturday, July 13, with another top-five sweep, this time accomplishing back-to-back podium finishes including a victory in the 360 sprint car portion of the program. Reutzel, now a five-time 360 winner at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in 2024, led all 18 circuits of the non-stop, $2,000-to-win main event, simultaneously increasing his Knoxville 360 career win total to 14.
As noted, Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, found the podium twice on Saturday night, concluding the evening’s 410 main event with a third-place finish. The Clute, Texas, native started eighth on the feature grid, taking the final podium spot from Altoona, Iowa’s Carson McCarl on the final circuit.
Reutzel activated the 410 program with the second-fastest qualifying time of 38 entries; a vital stat considering qualifying plays a major role in the Knoxville Nationals.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora
Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The
week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:
July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit
sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville
Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished
third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13.
Stats:
Wins: 8
Top-Fives: 21
Top-Tens: 24
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
JEFF DYER IS AWAITING SURGERY AFTER A CRASH IN SATURDAY’S USAC/CRA MAIN EVENT AT PERRIS
(Yucca Valley, CA, July 14, 2024) Veteran Southern
California sprint car driver Jeff Dyer is currently in the hospital waiting
for surgery after a crash in Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA
Series main event at Perris Auto Speedway. The popular driver suffered a
broken right humorous bone in the grinding pile-up that occurred on lap 25
of the main event. In addition to the broken bone, he also suffered a
concussion and will be confined to the hospital for a week.
The incident happened when another driver’s steering box malfunctioned, and his car pounded the turn one crash wall. When he came off the wall, the driver began to flip down the track. Dyer, with nowhere to go, got clobbered by the flipping car, and they hit cage to cage.
“I just saw him jumping the cushion in turn one,” Dyer said from his bed at the Riverside University Hospital. “I tried to turn down, but he started to flip. I do not remember anything after that. When I hit him, we hit cage to cage. Our cage got pushed in pretty good. We think that is when I broke my arm as my seat got hit really hard. When that happened, it knocked me out and it knocked the wind out of me. We think my foot stayed on the throttle.”
What happened next was something Dyer is probably glad he cannot remember. His 900-horsepower car blasted head-on into the turn-two crash wall and then into one of the track’s sponsor billboards before tumbling back down to earth. Safety crews were on the scene in a flash, and he quickly regained consciousness. He remembers the safety crew telling him to “shut the fuel off.” At that point, he did not realize he was hurt until he tried to get out of the car, and his “arm was not working.” He then remained in the car for quite some time as the EMTs wanted to ensure his arm was stabilized before they removed him for the trip to the hospital.
“I did not even know that happened until someone told me,” he said when reminded he clobbered the crashwall and the billboard. “I just thought I hit Logan and came to a stop. I did not know all of that other $#@? happened until afterward.”
Dyer, a Yucca Valley, California resident, is resting kind of uncomfortably as he waits for Monday’s surgery.
“I am pretty sore,” he said. “Of course my arm hurts really bad. It was a clean break all the way through. So they are going to put some rods and pins in it and put me back together like Humpty Dumpty.”
Another injury in the crash is the car. Dyer's teenage racing son Seth reported that he thinks the car is junk. However, the engine is fine, as it did not get over-revved in the crash.
There has been a big outpouring of best wishes and prayers for Dyer on the Internet, and he appreciates that.
“That is really cool, man,” he said from the hospital. “I appreciate that and thank them very much. I heard a lot of people came down to the pit afterward and helped everyone load everything up. So, that was pretty cool, too. Thanks to those people as well.”
While his arm is broken and needs fixing, one thing that has remained intact is Dyer’s tremendous sense of humor.
“I am glad I could make the 9.8 scale,” he laughed when told that’s what judges would have scored the crash. “That is nice. As long as I entertained, that is what we are there to do.”
In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.
Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main
SEXTON GATLIN RACING READY FOR PERRIS AFTER ROUGH NIGHT AT SANTA MARIA
(Lakeside, CA, July 11, 2024) After getting hit by what
seemed like everything but the track ambulance at Santa Maria, Sexton Gatlin
Racing drivers Brent Sexton and his son Grant have dusted themselves off,
repaired their damaged cars, and are ready for Saturday’s Avanti Windows and
Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris Auto Speedway. Gates at the famous
Riverside County half-mile oval will open at 5:00 p.m., and the first
exciting race will take the green flag at 7:00.
The Sexton Gatlin Racing rig made the nearly 300-mile trip north to Santa Maria with three cars inside. One each for Brent and Grant to race in the USAC/CRA Series and a lightning sprint for Lakeside, California flat track motorcycle racer Braydin Collie to use in the companion California Lightning Sprint Car Series race.
Brent and Grant were matched up against 24 other top-of-the-line USAC/CRA cars. 2023 Rookie of the Year Grant recorded the best lap of the duo when he shot around the banked 1/3 mile oval in 14.140. That was good enough for the 14th best time of the night. Brent, a 52-year-old who is running for Rookie of the Year this season, stopped the clocks at 14.907 in his ex-Rico Abreu 360. That placed him 19th fastest of the 26.
The top five finishers in each 10-lap heat went straight to the 30-lap main event. Drivers finishing sixth on back would have to run the B main. Brent steered the #44 to a seventh-place finish in his heat, meaning he would have extra work in front of him to try and get to the main. Grant, who will turn 20 on Tuesday, fared better when he finished fifth and booked his ticket for the 30-lapper.
Brent, who was born in Tennessee, had his work cut out for him in the B main. The three-time lightning sprint car champion was lined up against nine other drivers. The first seven finishers would make it into the A main. In baseball vernacular, the drivers finishing eighth through 10th would hit the showers. The veteran performed well and finished third. That allowed him to join Grant in the A main.
Unfortunately, things unraveled in a hurry in the A for both drivers. Grant started 14th, and Brent began in 18th. The chaos started at the beginning of the A main when a car got sideways at the start, leaving Brent nowhere to go. The veteran tipped over. The result was the left rear rim was bent into the bleeder valve. Initially, the crew could not get the wheel nut off until they used a jack to split the wheel apart. Amazingly, they finally got the job done and changed the left rear shock as well, and he was ready for the restart.
Coming off his series-best sixth-place finish at Perris a couple of weeks earlier, Grant got caught up in someone else’s mess on lap two and flipped. The car suffered costly damage, including a broken Jacob’s ladder, exhaust, shocks, and right rear wheel. His #22 was too damaged to continue, and he ended his race with a very frustrating 20th-place finish.
With Grant out, SGR fans focused on Brent, who raced for the duration of the 30-lap event and finished 15th.
Coming into Saturday’s sixth series race of 2024 at Perris, Grant is tied for 14th in the championship standings. One spot and six points behind his youngest offspring is Brent.
Collie made his lightning sprint car debut in the fast Sexton Gatlin Racing #44, normally steered by Brent. To say it was an impressive debut is a vast understatement. Being his first time in a lightning sprint, it was no surprise that the flat tracker qualified last in the 14-car field. After all, he had never raced a lightning sprint prior. He also placed last in his heat. However, in the main event, he nearly captured the “Hard Charger” award, going from the 13th starting spot to finish sixth.
Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 3rd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
Braydin Collie 2024 Results
7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
Midwest Dirt Nationals with POWRi Sprint Leagues Canceled Due to Soaking Rainfall Midwest Dirt Nationals with POWRi Sprint Leagues Canceled Due to Soaking Rainfall
Paducah, KY. (7/12/24) Drenching overnight precipitation blended with additional projected dangerous thunderstorms has forced Paducah International Raceway and POWRi Sprint League officials to cancel the Saturday, July 13th Midwest Dirt Nationals event featuring the headlining POWRi Sprint Leagues as well as local divisional competition.
Up Next for the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League will be a two-day stay at Mason City Speedway, in Mason City Iowa, running in conjunction with the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th.
Next on the yearly schedule for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will be on Friday, July 26th at Lakeside Speedway with the Sunflower State Showcase followed by the Summer Sizzler at I-70 Speedway on Saturday, July 27th.
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Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.
The 11th TYLER WOLF MEMORIAL FAN AND RACE TEAM INFORMATION
CHICO, Calif., July 11, 2024…On Friday, July 19, we will honor, celebrate, and remember former sprint car champion Tyler Wolf at Silver Dollar Speedway. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the Hobby Stock division are scheduled to entertain our passionate fans of dirt track racing.
On October 28, 2012, Redding driver Tyler Wolf’s fast-rising sprint car career was halted when he lost his life after hitting the turn two wall at Calistoga Speedway. Wolf was the youngest 410 Sprint Car Track Champion at Silver Dollar having won the title in 2011 at just 19 years old. To honor him, the Silver Dollar Speedway started the Tyler Wolf Memorial in 2013.
Former winners of this event include 2013 Andy Forsberg, 2014 Rico Abreu, 2015 Jonathan Allard, 2016 Kyle Hirst, 2017 Kyle Hirst, 2018 Tanner Thorson, 2019 Sean Becker, 2021 Andy Forsberg, 2022 Tanner Carrick, 2023 Landon Brooks.
This year, the race will intertwine with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour (SCCT) Speedweek that starts in Oregon and concludes at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night July 20.
Chuck Wolf will offer a $200 bonus for fast time. Chuck is also bringing a new batch of Tyler Wolf memorial shirts to sell Friday night of the race.
The Hobby Stock belt is up for grabs. With the cancellation of July 4th, we will conclude the second and final Silver Dollar Speedway Hobby Stock belt to the overall combined point winner of this race, and a previous race held June 28th.
RACE INFORMATION
The pit gate will open at 2 PM. Mandatory driver’s meeting at 5 PM.
SCCT engine heat 5:30 PM. Hot laps 5:45 PM. SCCT Qualifying 6:10 PM. Hobby Stock Hot Laps 6:30 PM. SCCT Heat races 7 PM. (times subject to change)
RACE HAULERS
Race Teams: Please use the Costco entrance area once again to access the pit area. Take the Martin Luther King Pkwy and turn in between Costco and the Water District building. Please no parking in reserved spots. ALL Hobby Stock drivers please park on the outskirts of turns three and four.
FAN INFORMATION
The front gate will open at 5 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the front box office starting at 5 PM. Here is the direct link to buy tickets in advance of Friday’s race. There is a slight charge to but the ticket on-line at https://silverdollar.ticketspice.com/tyler-wolf-memorialscct
Tyler Wolf Memorial/SCCT Get tickets online for Tyler Wolf Memorial/SCCT here. silverdollar.ticketspice.com
The pricing for this event at the front box office is as follows: Adults (18 – 64) $25.00, Seniors (65 +), Juniors (13-17), Military with ID are $20.00. KIDS 12 and UNDER are FREE. As always, FREE PARKIING.
LODGING and CAMPING
The Oxford Suites in Chico is now your home away from home for race fans visiting the Silver Dollar Speedway. The Oxford Suites are located just two miles from the racetrack and is surrounded by plenty of places to eat and shop while in Chico. Reservations can be made online using promo code: SPEEDWAY at www.oxfordsuiteschico.com or by calling the Hotel directly at 530-899-9090.
First come, first serve for camping this weekend. We are using the pit road area by the pit gate entrance. No camping inside is allowed. A member from SLC Promotions will come by your motorhome to receive payment. The cost is $50 per night. Please do not stop by the fairground’s office.
JEFF DYER GETS HIS FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR AT THE SANTA MARIA SPEEDWAY
(Yucca Valley, CA, June 27, 2024) Jeff Dyer finally shook
the giant gorilla off his back and won his first main event of the season by
dominating last Saturday night’s California Lightning Sprint Car Series main
event at the Santa Maria Speedway. Dyer’s 17-year-old son Seth ended up 12th
in the same main event after being knocked out by a broken injector wire. In
the companion Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Doug Fort
Memorial 30-lap main event, California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff got
beaten around like a pinata but still came home 14th.
Sporting new Power Performance Protection Engines, things started out well enough for the Dyer Motorsports duo in qualifying with the CLS. Jeff was the second quickest of the fourteen cars on hand at 14.314. Seth’s best time was 14.782. That ended up being the sixth fastest of the night.
On Saturday, Seth was the first member of the Yucca Valley, California-based team to contest a race at the 60-year-old track. The teen started on the front and finished third in the first heat. Moments later, the patriarch of the family, Jeff, took to the track. He started on the outside of the front row and advanced forward to finish second.
Jeff, who has a Santa Maria winner’s trophy from 2019 sitting on his mantle, started on the outside of the front row and stormed into the lead at the start of the main event. Even at that early point in the race, it was evident that he was far faster than all the other cars as he quickly pulled away from the competition. Seth, who came into the night 4th in the championship point standings, was coming from the inside of the second row in the 25-lapper. The talented teen ran in the top five the whole time he was on the track. However, that time ended 17 laps before the checkered flag ended the race. That is when the injector wire broke and saddled in with a frustrating 12th-place finish.
Out front, Jeff’s only worries came in the form of two yellow flags during the race. However, those worries turned out to be minor because the two times the green flag came back out, he simply motored away from the pack. At the end of the 25th and final lap, he had a full straightaway advantage over his closest pursuer.
“We have had our struggles this year,” the happy CHP officer told the large enthusiastic crowd after his win. “We have been super-fast. It is the first year we have had where we keep blowing engines. We haven’t changed anything. It held together tonight. The track was technical and heavy. I have always had a little trouble freeing my cars up to run the top. They do not really run too good in the heavy stuff. It was kind of slick down below and that is what it stayed at. When you are leading, you never move from what you are doing until they try to pass you. I knew that if I was fast enough they were going to have to wind them up.”
Dyer’s performance in the Cal Sun Racing/Dyer Motorsports #39 in the USAC/CRA portion of the program, got off to a good start when he qualified 10th fastest in the 26-car field. A fourth-place finish in his 10-lap heat race gave him one of the five direct transfers to the main event. The veteran started the main in the 10th spot. With the car working as well, a top-10 finish was certainly in the offing for the night. Unfortunately, he got clobbered. The incident cracked the housing on his rear end, bent a shock, flattened the left rear tire, and bent the steering wheel (another car’s tire entered the cockpit and tagged the steering wheel). Despite the damage, his crew got the car back on the track for the restart, and he finished the race in 14th place.
Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Seth will return to action with his dad when the California Lightning Sprint Cars return to the Santa Maria Speedway on July 27th for round #2 of the CLS/BCRA Civil War Series.
In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.
Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main
EDDIE TAFOYA JR. RETURNS TO ACTION SATURDAY WITH THE USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS AT PERRIS
(Chino, CA, July 11, 2024) After a two-week break in his busy racing schedule, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will be back in the gorgeous, family-owned #51T for this weekend’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris Auto Speedway. The track’s 2018 Young Gun Sprint Car Series champion will enter the battleground eighth in USAC/CRA points.
The Chino Hills, California resident, who turned 27 on Wednesday, comes into Saturday’s Perris race after a busy month of June that saw him compete seven times. Four of the races were in his native California, and three were in Indiana, a hotbed of open-wheel racing. One other race that he was in the “Hoosier State” for was rained out.
The likable driver's best June result came in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging main event at the Santa Maria Speedway on June 15th when he placed second. That event was sandwiched in between USAC/CRA races at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8th and Perris on the 22nd. He placed fourth at Kern and came from the back to finish eighth at Perris.
Earlier in the month of June, Tafoya finished 23rd when something broke in his steering while leading the field into turn one at the USCS race at Ventura on the 1st. He then jetted to Indiana and finished eighth in the A main at the Lawrenceburg Speedway on the fifth and 12th at the Lincoln Park Speedway 24 hours later. He wrapped up his Indiana journey with a sixth-place finish in the B main at Bloomington on the seventh before flying back to California for the Kern race 24 hours later.
Unlike June, when Tafoya originally had eight race dates on his schedule, there are only two scheduled thus far in July. The first is this Saturday’s USAC/CRA affair at Perris. He will follow that up when the USCS returns to Ventura on the 20th.
If you are coming to Saturday’s race, be sure to stop by Eddie’s pit and wish him a belated Happy Birthday.
Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. at Perris on Saturday, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th Main
OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN ANNOUNCES THIRD LOCATION
Davey Hamilton Jr. has announced there will be an addition to his Open Wheel
Showdown events. In addition to the 2024 Las Vegas and Irwindale events, the
Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown will race at Citrus County
Speedway in Inverness, Florida on February 27th - March 1, 2025.
This stop on the Open Wheel Showdown tour will feature only winged pavement
sprint cars, and not national midgets and super modifieds like previous Open
Wheel Showdown events. Hamilton also indicated the Children’s Dream Fund
Open Wheel Showdown is potentially the start of a traveling series of winged
pavement sprint cars across the country in 2025.
“This is great for our sport,” Hamilton said. “JJ (Dutton) called me and
told me his ideas, and it was all about putting the logistics together to
bring our partners and staff in for this. This is not only good for Open
Wheel Showdown, but it’s exciting to do it same weekend as the INDYCAR
Series race at St. Petersburg, so we can have those guys come out and
support what we’re doing. My goal is to see Open Wheel Showdown grow into a
national tour in 2025 and this is a great kick off to it.”
Purse and event format will be announced soon. Plans include a Thursday
practice night followed by two complete nights of racing. If a driver can
win both nights, a bonus will be awarded and will also be announced soon.
Registration for the event will start after the 2024 finale of Open Wheel
Showdown. The Las Vegas Open Wheel Showdown will be November 14-16, 2024,
followed by Open Wheel Showdown Los Angeles on November 22-24, 2024 at
Irwindale Speedway.
This Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown is a collaboration between JJ
Dutton, Citrus County Speedway owner William Ray, and Davey Hamilton Jr.
“Citrus County Speedway could never be prouder to host the Children’s Dream
Fund Open Wheel Showdown,” explains William Ray. “We’ve come a long way in a
short time. From a helmet walk during the Sandi DeCaire Classic 41, to the
first Children’s Dream Fund 50 with the Southern Sprint Car Shootout.”
“Hopefully the awareness of the Children’s Dream Fund Organization has
opened a lot of new doors for the less fortunate and families in need. The
Children’s Dream Fund is an amazing organization and has helped many
families. With JJ Dutton and Davey Hamilton Jr. at the wheel, you can only
be successful.”
“To the drivers, teams, and fans, I want to say thank you for your
participation in last year’s Children’s Dream Fund 50,” Dutton said. “We
want to say thanks to Davey Hamilton, Jr. and Citrus County Speedway for
working together to make the event possible in 2025.”
“This race is very dear to my heart. My daughter had been in a fight for her
life the last three years. Through the tough times of her treatment, the
Children’s Dream Fund reached out to me and my family and just wanted to
help put a smile on Sadie‘s face to pick her up. They sent us to Las Vegas
to meet Gordon Ramsay. If you think last year was big, I promise you: you
haven’t seen nothing yet!”
Rules, race format, and officiating will all be done by Open Wheel Showdown.
Tires will be available on site through Open Wheel Showdowns partner Hoosier
Racing Tire. The event will be broadcast on Speed Sport.
SANDUSKY UP NEXT FOR MUST SEE RACING
July 11, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – After two failed attempts to get the Must See Racing event at Sandusky (Ohio) Speedway held, the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts will attempt to get the event off the ground Wednesday August 24.
Two previously scheduled MSR events were cancelled this spring due to saturated grounds. The area received record amounts of rain for the month of April. Now both the MSR National Series and the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series will join forces for a mid-week twin-bill of winged sprint car racing. This will be the first time the MSR National Series has competed at Sandusky Speedway for the first time since August 25, 2019.
The MSR Wednesday night event will kick off a busy weekend that will conclude Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 with the annual Hy-Miler Super Modified Nationals. ISMA-MSS Super Modifieds will roll into town to conclude one of the most iconic open wheel weekends in Northern Ohio.
The early expected entry list for this event is now over 20 cars and may be one of the strongest fields seen in a while. Eight states and Canada make up the expected entry list.
Current MSR champion Joe Liguori headlines a list of expected entrants that also includes former MSR champions Charlie Schultz, Jimmy McCune, and defending series champion Jason Blonde.
Seven-time USAC Silver Crown champion and three-time Little
500 champion Kody Swanson is expected to compete in his first winged
pavement sprint car race since 2015.
Other drivers expected to compete include Adam Biltz, Jeff Bloom, Shane
Butler, Tom Geren, Davey Hamilton Jr., Rick Holley, John Inman, Bobby
Komisarski, Ryan Litt, Kevin Mingus, Tommy Nichols, Johnny Petrozelle,
Dorman Snyder, Joe Speakman, and Macy Williams.
The expected list also includes Bobby Santos III who won the first two MSR events of the season including the $5,000 to win event at Lancaster, New York in June. Santos is also coming off a $10,000 victory this past Saturday night at Dacono, Colorado. He will be looking to add even more money to his bank account.
MSR officials also announced today that the Midwest Lights
Series have been invited to participate in Friday night’s event along with
the ISMA-MSS Super Modifieds. The Midwest Lights Series now competes two
times in three days. It will be a busy three days for the Midwest Lights
Series to say the least. A full field of Midwest Lights Series competitors
is expected both days.
For more information on Must See Racing please visit http://www.mustseercing.com
PICKENS AND TULLBORO JOIN FORCES
THE Tullboro team is excited to announce that they have joined forces with
one of the world’s top speedway drivers, Michael Pickens, for selected major
410 Sprintcars shows during the early stages of the 2024-25 season.
With the likes of current Australian 410 Sprintcar Champion Lachlan McHugh
and recently crowned Queensland LS 360 Champion Ryan Farrell having recently
steered Sprintcars for theCaboolture, Queensland-based Tullboro team, Brodie
Tulloch, who is the team owner, is looking forward to having Pickens, from
Auckland in New Zealand, step into the Qld # 74 Tullboro supportedSpike car.
“Michael’s resume of over 200 wins around the world in both Midgets and
Sprintcars speaks for itself, and it’s really exciting to have a world
calibre speedway driver join our team,” he expressed.
“The Tullboro team and Michael are joining together with one ambition, and
that is to contend for nothing but wins, and I’m confident we have a strong
package that is going to allow us to get the best out of Michael as a
driver.”
Pickens, who has been a regular visitor over the past two decades to
Australia competing mainly in Midgets and in recent years in Sprintcars, is
equally excited about joining the Tullboro team.
“I’m excited about doing some more Sprintcar racing again in Australia, and
I’d like to thank Brodie and the Tullboro team for the opportunity,” he
enthused.
The early plans for the Tullboro team and Pickens duo are to contest two
major events in the state of Queensland in the twin $10,000-to-win nights of
the Harbour City Thunda at Gladstone Speedway on September 20 and 21 and the
Thunder On The Downs at Toowoomba Speedway, which are another two $10,000 to
win nights, the following weekend on September 27 and 28.Later in the year
in November, the Tullboro team have put in an expression of interest with
Pickens as their driver for the upcoming Sprintcars in the City at the
pop-up NAPA Speedway track as part of the Adelaide 500 Supercars event.
The Tullboro team is currently working on securing a naming right’s
corporate supporter for the duration of the events running with Pickens.
Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
• Correct Automotive
• TLC -Territory Logistics Company
• P&J Transport
• Racing Fix Media
• DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland
• Coast Vending
• BHR Fabrications
• Wolf Contracting
• Goldstar Transport
• Horne Motorsport Repairs
To find out more about Tullboro and to follow their racing activities, LIKE
them on Facebook by searching Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental.
Hartlaub’s Breakout Performance: Five Top-Ten Finishes in
PA Speedweek, 410 Rookie Earns Top-Five in Points
Selinsgrove, PA – July 10, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Consider these facts. Before the 2024 Pennsylvania Speedweek, Kody Hartlaub had fewer than 30 races under his belt in a winged 410 sprint car. Nearly a dozen of those were before this season and had been scattered randomly, providing no real consistent learning opportunity.
Hartlaub’s 410 starts had all been made at four different tracks. On just six occasions the New Berlin, PA driver raced a 410 sprint car on back-to-back nights and never more than that.
On June 29th, Hartlaub embarked on ten straight nights of racing known as Pennsylvania Speedweek. Oh and, did we mention he has a day job? It would be a grind like he had never faced before and it would include three tracks he had never raced before at any level.
A rookie can’t become a veteran in ten days but it is
certainly possible for a rookie to learn a ton and take a giant step
forward, assuming he or she is up to the task. It certainly appears Hartlaub
was up to it.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 28, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 1
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 34 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 16th (9)
DATE: June 30, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 3
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group A Qualifying 1st, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 10th (6)
DATE: July 1, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 4
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 1st (2), A-main 3rd (1)
DATE: July 2, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 5
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 24 cars, Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 9th (9)
DATE: July 3, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 6
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 14th, Heat 8th (8), B-main 8th (11)
DATE: July 4, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 7
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (5)
DATE: July 5, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 8
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 32 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 14th (15)
DATE: July 6, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 9
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group A Qualifying 7th, Heat 7th (3), B-main 4th (1), A-main
20th (24)
DATE: July 7, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 10
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA
Stats: 23 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (1)
OPENING VOLLEY
The opening weekend of the 2024 edition of PA Speedweek was scheduled for the three tracks where Hartlaub had the most experience: Williams Grove, Lincoln, and BAPS Motor Speedways. That was a plus for the Littlestown, PA native.
On opening night, Hartlaub posted the 5th quickest time in Group B and a 2nd place finish in his heat race, providing himself with a starting spot inside the top ten. He slid backward a little but still posted a very respectable 16th-place finish.
Hartlaub noted before Speedweek that he was still learning the intense pace of a 410 feature and acknowledged how even the smallest mistake can cost a driver multiple positions. It was obvious as Speedweek unfolded that held true on a few occasions for him.
After Saturday night’s action was rained out at Lincoln Speedway, the series moved to BAPS Motor Speedway where Hartlaub grabbed everyone’s attention by ripping off the fastest lap of the night in qualifying. He kept the momentum up with a 3rd place finish in his heat race and a top-ten finish in the A-main.
Monday night at Lincoln Speedway, his home track, Hartlaub showed he had the experience he needed there to compete. He qualified 5th quick, won his heat race, and finished 3rd in the feature.
UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY
At this point in the week, Hartlaub was 6th in points and it appeared he would be a factor in PA Speedweek, but would the next phase of the series on unfamiliar turf tell a different story for the 410 rookie?
Hartlaub seemed to answer that question quickly Tuesday night at Grandview Speedway when he clocked in 6th quickest overall and claimed a runner-up finish in his heat race. He didn’t falter in the A-main either, bringing home a 9th-place finish. It might have been the night some folks, if they weren’t already, became believers.
Port Royal Speedway on Wednesday took a little wind out of Hartlaub’s sails. Although he had a few laps under his belt at ‘The Speed Palace’, they weren’t much to go on and they came in different cars. He qualified 14th in Group B and finished 8th in his heat, both low points of the week thus far.
The team corrected a left front shock issue after the heat race which made the car better for the B-main but it wasn’t enough and Hartlaub’s night ended in 8th place in the consolation race.
Thursday was a new day. Hartlaub shook off the disappointing night and rolled south to Hagerstown, MD for night seven of PA Speedweek. Again he faced a new track and again he impressed immediately.
Hartlaub qualified 4th quickest overall and took the win in his heat race over Anthony Macri who started alongside the Trone No.39 on the front row.
The qualifying efforts earned the 5th starting spot for Hartlaub in the 30-lap finale. Although he lost a few spots, an 8th-place finish was a great result under the circumstances.
The run also put Hartlaub in 5th in the PA Speedweek point standings with three races remaining.
BRING IT HOME
Back on more familiar turf Friday night a Williams Grove, Hartlaub turned in a respectable lap that put him 8th fastest in Group B. A 4th place finish in his heat race put him 15th in the starting lineup for the $20,000-to-win Mitch Smith Memorial.
Hartlaub dropped back as far as 17th in the early going but rebounded for a 14th-place finish.
The remaining two races at Port Royal and Selinsgrove Speedways would test Hartlaub to hang on to a top-five points position. As documented, Port Royal was the lone blemish on his week thus far and Selinsgrove would be another brand-new facility for him.
Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, Hartlaub showed improvement over his previous outing there by clicking off the 7th-best lap in Group A qualifying to earn the 3rd starting spot in his heat race. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned in that qualifying race and he slid backwards to a 7th place finish.
Hartlaub recovered by transferring to the feature through the B-main with a 4th-place finish. After starting 24th, he went the full 30 laps to record a 20th-place finish. It was a small victory for Hartlaub, who had never been able to get a full night under his belt at the Juniata County Fairgrounds oval.
By the time the series reached Sunday’s finale at Selinsgrove Speedway, there was probably no reason for anyone to be surprised when Hartlaub qualified 2nd quick overall in his first competitive laps ever on the track. There’s a chance there were raised eyebrows though when he backed it up by winning his heat race.
In the redraw, Hartlaub pulled the pole. He raced inside the top five until nearly the halfway mark, then slipped a couple of spots to wind up 8th in the final rundown. It was his 5th top-ten finish in nine Speedweek races and it was his 8th top-ten finish in his last twelve races in the Trone Outdoor No.39.
Hartlaub earned 5th in the final series points. He also earned a lot of respect and numerous fans in the process.
It’s going to be a fun second half of 2024 to watch and no one will be surprised when Hartlaub parks the No.39 in victory lane. The only question is when and where will it happen.
“Pennsylvania Speedweek was ten days of pure hard work and dedication to a sport we all love. I had the opportunity to race at three new tracks and keep learning this 410 thing. Overall I consider this a great week with 1 quick time, 3 heat race wins, and 5 top-ten feature finishes.”, Hartlaub commented.
“With this being my rookie 410 season there is always room for improvement but I am super proud to finish 5th overall in Speedweek points. I want to thank John Trone, Kevin Frey, Barry Jacobs, Kevin And Stacy Hartlaub, Pat Brewer, Audrey Hartlaub, Austin Funk, Justin Reece, Patrick McCole, Mike McDonald, Jimmy O’Brien, Jessica O’Brien, and everyone else who helped this entire week.”
“I also want to send a huge thank you to our partners who make this all possible: Trone Outdoor, J Fuels, Brewer Home Improvements, Moose Blocks, Bigham Appraisals, T&N Solutions and Griffith Plumbing Services. My partners have stuck with me through this transition and I greatly appreciate that.”
UP NEXT
Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will return to their regular weekly cadence this week, competing at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night July 12th and Lincoln Speedway Saturday night, July 13th.
SEASON STATS
29 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 19 top 15’s, 25 top 20
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Kody Hartlaub and crew chief Kevin Frey discuss qualifying approach during
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FLOWDYNAMICS SPRINT CAR TEAM RACING ON ITS HOME TURF, PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY, THIS SATURDAY
(Ontario, CA, July 10, 2024) The Flowdynamics Racing Team, consisting of Matt McCarthy and Logan Williams, gets back in action this Saturday, July 13th, when the West Coast’s premiere traditional sprint car series, the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, returns to famous Perris Auto Speedway. It will be race #10 of 23 on the 20-year-old association's schedule.
Williams, who lives in Yorba Linda, California, was in action last Saturday night when the series made its first stop at Santa Maria Speedway since August 6, 2022. The race was the third on the 60-year-old 1/3 mile banked clay oval since the middle of last month. A tough field of 26 cars and a large, enthusiastic crowd showed up for a night of exciting 410 sprint car racing.
Williams kicked off his night by recording the 11th fastest time in the
talent-laden field with a lap of 14.061. That put him on the inside of the
second row in his 10-lap heat race, where he was matched up against eight
other drivers, including his two older siblings. The 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of
the Year flew into the lead on the back straight on lap three and went on to
score his initial heat victory of the year by more than a full straightaway.
At the first USAC/CRA main event at Santa Maria in 703 days, Williams was coming from the 11th spot in his handsome #5W Flowdynamics sprint car. It was a technical “Cowboy Up” track that was capable of biting at any time. Williams kept his nose clean, stayed out of trouble, and came home in the eighth position.
The result saw Williams record his eighth top-ten finish in nine starts in 2024. In what has been his breakout season, he remains in fourth place in the championship standings, only eight points in arrears to his older brother Austin, who sits third. Additionally, entering Saturday’s race, he is only 45 markers out of first.
For McCarthy, who thus far has confined his racing to Perris
this year, Saturday will be his sixth start of the season. He has been fast
every night and has won heat races on three of the five appearances.
However, he has been the victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong
time later in the shows. His best finish of 2024 came on April 27th when he
started 14th and drove forward to finish sixth in the main event. While he
is not concerned with points this season, he goes into Saturday’s race 18th
in the standings.
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Matt McCarthy at Perris on June 22. Kenny Lonngren photo.
Williams is not the only one in the Flowdynamics team in contention for a championship. Car owners John and Tammy McCarthy are currently third in owner points. Like Williams, they are only 45 points out of first place.
Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or mailto:john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main
SCCT 360s primed to tackle Western Sprint Speedweek on July 15th-20th
By Gary Thomas
Cottage Grove, Oregon…For the first time in its history the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour readies for Western Sprint Speedweek this coming Monday through Saturday, showcasing six straight nights of racing at six different venues.
Everything kicks off at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Oregon this coming Monday July 15th. The popular quarter mile bullring launches the biggest week of racing yet for the SCCT 360s since debuting in 2017. Pit meeting on opening night will occur at 5pm, with cars on track at 5:45.
Tuesday July 16th then brings the Sprint Car Challenge Tour to Coos Bay Speedway, followed by the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon on Wednesday July 17th. Speedweek continues south after that, heading back into California for a night of racing at Yreka Speedway on Thursday July 18th.
A certain highlight of Speedweek takes place on Friday July 19th when SCCT invades Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico for the 11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial.
When 20-year-old Tyler Wolf lost his life at Calistoga Speedway in 2012 it was one of the darkest days in recent memory for the California racing scene. The Redding native had captured the Silver Dollar Speedway track title one year prior and was well liked throughout the pit area.
The event in his memory continues to be one of the special shows each season at Silver Dollar Speedway.
SCCT Western Sprint Speedweek all comes to a climax at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway on Saturday July 20th.
The overall SCCT Speedweek champion will take home $3,000 as part of a $6,000 total point fund. The runner up nets $2,000, while third place will claim $1,000.
With the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus Award automatically added in during Speedweek, each main event will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win. The 24-car feature also dishes out a minimum of $400-to-start every night.
The most recent Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour event saw El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte pick up a thrilling victory in Antioch on June 15th. By doing so, the 17-year-old sits atop the SCCT standings going into Speedweek.
Hanford’s Michael Faccinto, Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Aromas’ Justin Sanders and Livermore’s Travis Labat round out the top-five through the first six events of the season.
Additional drivers looking to run the full SCCT Speedweek include Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Oregon racer Tyler Thompson, Arizona driver Corbin Rueschenberg, Fresno’s Mariah Ede, Roseville’s Colby Copeland, Wilton’s Ashlyn Rodriguez, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Windsor’s John Clarke and others.
Tickets and Details:
Cottage Grove Speedway is located at 2150 N Douglas Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1377/tickets/1381392
Directions from the South:
Take Exit 174
Turn Right at the Light
Turn Left at the next Light onto Gateway (you will see all of the fast-food restaurants)
Just past Victorico's turn right onto Oswald (it's a small street and easy to miss)
Immediately turn right onto Ostrander
Follow Ostrander until it makes a sweeping left turn then turn right and go under the overpass
Follow that road all the way in, it will turn to gravel and you will see the Speedway sign.
If you try to follow google maps it takes you to a railroad bridge to short for trailers to go under
For more information, visit www.cottagegrovespeedway.com
Coos Bay Speedway is located at 94320 Highway 42 in Coos Bay, OR 97420. More info can be found at http://www.coosbayspeedway.us/
Douglas County Dirt Track is located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex at 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1452/tickets/1384806 - More info can be found at www.douglascountydt.com
Yreka Speedway is located at 1712 Fairlane Rd in Yreka, California. More info can be found at https://yrekaspeedway.com/
Silver Dollar Speedway is located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, a half-mile west of SR 99 on Park Ave in Chico, California. For directions and a map visit http://www.silverdollarspeedway.com/fan-info/directions/
Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-072024 - For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint-SCCT
Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf
Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)
410 DOUBLE FEATURES
This Saturday at Skagit Speedway
By Erik List
Racing returns to Skagit Speedway this Saturday, July 13th, as we welcome
back the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman Sprint Cars, and Northwest Focus
Midgets.
This week sees the return of the 410s at Skagit Speedway, and this weekend,
they will run not one but two features. The KarMart 410 Sprint Cars will
make-up their race from June 29th, we lost that race due to weather. The
make-up race will take place after the scheduled July 13th 410 A Feature. We
will line the cars up in the order they were running on the track when the
rain hit, only allowing cars that were on the track at that time to
continue. We will then finish the remaining laps that were left.
Trey Starks leads the 410s points race with 819 total points. Starks has
amassed three wins in eight features and five top fives. Second is Jason
Solwold, who has 765 points, four top fives, and six top 10s in eight
features. Colby Thornhill sits third with 755 points, one win, three top
fives, and seven top tens in eight features as well.
Joining the 410s for another exciting weekend are the Sportsman Sprint Cars.
They last hit the track on June 29th but were part of the rainout. They did
not run their feature event. Kai Dixon, Levi Hillier, and Jayden Whitney won
the heat races—that was as far as they got. Dixon leads with points over
Alden Ostrom and Whitney. This year, Dixon, Whitney, Ostrom, Hillier, and
Starks are the only five winners through five features.
After being part of the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, the
Northwest Focus Midgets are coming back to Skagit Speedway. Jared Peterson
cleaned house during Dirt Cup by winning his preliminary night then leading
all 25 laps during the A-Main on the final night. Through four features at
Skagit Speedway, Peterson has won two, and Alex Peck, Shane Smith, and
Hannah Lindquist have won one. Peck leads the points with 313 points, second
is Peterson (301 points) and third is Tyler Luce (293 points).
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway
so you
don’t miss anything! We couldn’t be more excited about racing this weekend,
and we hope to see
you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
SCCT SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR JULY 18
Marysville, CA…Sprint Car Challenge Tour officials have announced an update to the SCCT Western Sprint Speedweek schedule.
Due to fires in the area, Yreka Speedway has been forced to cancel their scheduled Thursday July 18th Speedweek stop. The track is still able to hold this weekend’s Sport Mod event however, once that is completed, a full fire camp will move in, making it unable to operate the dirt track.
Thanks to Promoter Dennis Gage the Thursday July 18th date will now be held at Marysville Raceway. It marks the second appearance of the season at the track for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Pit gate will open at 2pm, with front gate opening at 5.
“Yreka Speedway was looking forward to hosting the Sprint Car Challenge Tour for Speedweek, but due to the fires up there it just won’t be possible,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “I want to send a big thank you to Dennis Gage for being kind enough to let us run Marysville Raceway in its place and keep Speedweek in its original format with six races at six different tracks.”
The overall SCCT Speedweek champion will continue to take home $3,000 as part of a $6,000 total point fund. The runner up nets $2,000, while third place will claim $1,000. Everything kicks off on Monday July 15th at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
With the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus Award automatically added in during Speedweek, each main event will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win. The 24-car feature also dishes out a minimum of $400-to-start every night.
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint-SCCT
Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Marysville Raceway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf
Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)
Clinton County Speedway Announces 2024 Limited Edition
Beer Can
Mill Hall, PA – The Clinton County Speedway has partnered again with local brewer, Lee Powers and his Floating Feathers Brewing Company of Mill Hall to produce its own beer.
“For the second year, we are releasing a beer that features the winner of our annual 410 Sprint Car race, the Phil Walter Classic, which is coming up in August,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Dale Blaney of Hartford, OH won last year’s racing event, so he has earned his place on our beer can.”
The beer is a 16-ounce pilsner. The can features a checkered flag background with the Clinton County Speedway and Floating Feathers Brewing Company logos as well as a picture of Blaney’s #32 410 Sprint Car.
“Working with Lee and his staff, we came up with the idea of a special beer for our largest race of the season,” says McCahan. “Last year we featured Billy Dietrich of Aspers, PA who won our race in 2022 and it was a huge hit with our fans and sold out quickly.”
Floating Feathers Brewing Company is producing 750 cans for
this year’s event. Fans can pre-order the beer at https://forms.office.com/r/rvvt3JXpfE.
The link is also available on the speedway’s Facebook page. Fans who
pre-order the beer will be able to pick it up at the Floating Feather’s beer
truck during the Phil Walter Classic on Saturday, August 10th. Cans of the
limited edition beer are being sold as a single can or in a four pack.
“We are very excited at Floating Feathers to provide locally
made beers and ciders with local ingredients for our local speedway,” says
Lee Powers, “Giving back proceeds of every beer to improve our local track
is important to us. Come out and enjoy the fast-paced action of the Phil
Walter Classic with a Floating Feathers brewski.”
The 410 sprint cars are featured at the speedway twice this season. The first 410 Sprint Car show is on Friday, July 19th paying $4,000 to win. The Phil Walter Classic for the 410 Sprint cars is on Saturday, August 10th, paying $6,300 to win.
The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay oval located
in central Pennsylvania offering weekly short track racing. For more
information and a complete list of events, visit the speedway’s website at
clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow them on Facebook.
Floating Feathers Brewing Company is a local family owned
and operated brewery that prides itself on making the best quality beers,
ciders, hard lemonades, seltzers and sodas with as many local ingredients as
possible. More information about the brewery can be found on its website at
floatingfeathersbrewco.com
Penn Ohio Pro Stocks Invade Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA July 10, 2024): This Sunday, July 14, the spotlight will shine on the Pro Stock division at the Tri City Raceway Park. The region’s top runners will be on hand, as the event will be part of the Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series. Of course, the track’s regulars will be there representing the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks.
“The Pro Stock class has long been part of the tradition at Tri City Raceway Park, and we are proud to have this battle among the best in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio at our track,” said the new owner Josh Shiffer.
“And, last week’s feature was a great example of the competitiveness that the Pro Stocks bring,” he added. Rod Laskey scored his first win of the season by holding off a strong challenge from Jackson Humanic, who was subbing for Josh Seippel. Seippel will be back from vacation in time for the invasion of the Penn Ohio series, in which he also competes. And, we know that Humanic will be hungry for a win after his strong finish last week.
Another track regular expected to be on hand will be Bobby Whitling. The “Seneca Slider” missed the last race due to a fuel pump failure detected at his garage. Tim Bish, a multi-time winner at Tri City this season, may return as well. He has been sidelined by an engine failure.
There will be plenty other talented drivers also carrying the Tri City flag, too. Pat Fielding, Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, Jason Kimmy, Aaron Smith, Andrew Hammond, Jake Whitling, Charlie McMillen, Matt Bernard, and Hunter Exley are some whose names will be familiar to the Tri City fans.
The invaders will include Chris Schneider, who has already been a winner at Tri City this year. Tyler Dietz, Joey Zambotti, Chase Lambert, Brandon Connor, Jason Fosnaught, Brett Hutira, and Tommy Dembowski are among the Penn Ohio Series regulars who are expected as well.
This will be a unique opportunity for the Pro Stock fans to see many of the top stars on the track together, as the Sunday race date eliminates schedule conflicts for so many of the competitors.
But, there will be three other classes in action also. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be on the card, along with the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints. And, the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be back after their brief hiatus.
On Sunday evening, Matt Farnham and Michael Bauer provided a last lap thrill in the 410 Sprint Car ranks, while A.J. Flick was closing in on them both! John Mollick picked up his second win of the season with young Blaze Myers right behind him in the Rush Sprinters.
While many of his competitors were enjoying the week off from racing, 358 Modified point leader Chad Reitz was at Tri City helping his friend, Bob Felmlee. Felmlee is the points leader in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprints. Reitz will be ready with his Ford powered Modified, the only Blue Oval among the Bowtie Brigade. Eric Gabany will probably be at the controls of Steve Slater’s car once again, as medical issues have kept Slater out of the seat for the last couple of weeks. Hayden and Jimmy Holden, Kyle Fink, Lenny Liebold, III, Makayla Shannon, Frank Guidace, Eric Beggs, Troy McGregor, and many others will be looking for their first wins this season.
Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this exciting event. That means adult admission will be $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 16), and military will be $13, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free, as usual at Tri City. The Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of those required for the infants (ages 2 and under). The youngsters will be pitside for just $15.
The pit gates will be open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will begin at 6 p.m. There will be practice for the Pro Stocks before the racing begins in earnest.
If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park this week, consider the weekend doubleheader coming up on July 20 and 21. Saturday will feature a Demolition Derby and an Enduro. Next will be a Sunday Thunder program, along with Bike races for the children. Helmets will be required for all riders. Also, mark your racing calendars for the return of the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series on July 28.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the courseof the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award. Currently leading in that category is Tim Bish.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
Petaluma Speedway visit nets another top-5 for Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing
By Gary Thomas
Petaluma, CA…The consistent stretch over the last month continued for Justyn Cox this past Saturday night, as he guided the Bates-Hamilton Racing entry to another top-five finish in NARC 410 competition at Petaluma Speedway.
Cox opened the evening by timing in 14th overall aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.
A fifth-place result in his heat race then placed the 30-year-old driver on the outside of row seven in the main event. He was able to avoid a pileup on the opening lap, before settling into seventh once the race got underway.
The challenging surface made passing opportunities limited, but Cox made the move to take over sixth on lap 11 and then navigated his way into the top-five on lap 23. He would go on to cross under the checkered flag in fifth at the conclusion of the contest.
“At Petaluma we rebounded from a tough start to the night and snuck into the top-5 at the end of the main event,” Cox said. “Going forward is always good, especially on that tricky surface.”
Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing now gear up for one of the biggest nights of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season, with the Howard Kaeding Classic up next at Ocean Speedway on Saturday July 13th.
“Hopefully the HK Classic goes smoother for us this season,” he commented. “We had a decent night going last year, before an opening lap flip from a half-spun car that ruined our race.”
Going into this weekend Cox continues to maintain third in the NARC standings and hopes for a good outing at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.
“I enjoy the cool weather and track shape of Watsonville so I hope we can put together a solid night. HK is a legend of our sport, and it’s always cool to race in his honor. I’d love to sign that trophy at the end of the night.”
Prior to the races on Saturday the annual HK Classic Luncheon will take place at the track, which benefits the Northern Auto Racing Club Benevolent Fund. Fans, racers and crew are encouraged to attend.
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
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Saturday July 6: Qualified (14th), Heat Race (5th), A-main (5th)
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Saturday July 13: Ocean Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (14th annual Howard Kaeding Classic)
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Alex Pokorski keeps it steady in MSA Eagle River Speedway return
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 9, 2024 – While the 2024 racing season has been far from predictable from a weather angle, Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team have been pillars of consistency in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition with the latest example of which coming via a solid sixth-place showing in the 25-lap main event at Eagle River Speedway in Eagle River, Wis. on Saturday, July 6.
The seventh overall MSA event and fifth complete race night of the 2024 season drew a field of 21 Sprint Cars for the second-ever Winged Sprint Car race ever held at the unique third-mile D-shaped clay oval.
The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor opened the night by qualifying third overall in the 21-car field with a lap of 13.875 seconds.
The West Bend, Wis. driver then lined up fourth in an eight-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car before moving past Clayton Rossmann and Bill Taylor to slip into the runner-up spot, where he ended the race.
After rolling off from the sixth starting position in the 25-lap main event, the 2023 PDTR and MSA Most Improved Driver Award winner dueled with a handful of his fellow competitors, including Clayton Rossmann, Justin Erickson and T.J. Haddy, for positions in and around the top-five throughout the race.
Following a spirited battle with Erickson in the closing laps, Pokorski pulled off a well-executed pass in turn four of the final lap to secure his fourth top-10 showing of the 2024 MSA campaign with a sixth-place finish in a race won by Ben Schmidt.
“We have been starting nights out really well,” Pokorski said. “We just need a bit more speed come feature time. It was fun to race side-by-side with guys in the feature, even though we didn't go anywhere. The Eagle River track is very nice. I wish it were closer to home so that we could race there more frequently.”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team will return to action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.
In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Professional Plating
Located at 705 Northway Drive in Brillion, Wis., Professional Plating Inc. was established in 1979 when Bob and Pat Endries, founders of Endries International, were looking for a dependable source of plating for the fasteners supplied to their customers. In May 1979, the zinc plating operation began with the barrel line being Professional Plating's sole production area. In June 1983, the company expanded its zinc plating capabilities with the purchase of a Cyclemaster rack line.
Over the past 45 years, Professional Plating has grown into one of the largest electroplaters in the Midwest, in addition to a large powder coating operation and an electrocoat facility.
Today, Professional Plating offers a wide range of services, including coating and plating, quality systems, trucking, shipping and packaging.
In addition, Professional Plating has been a five-time Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Award winner for both plating and powder coating, taking home the prestigious award each year that it has been offered.
For more information on the top-of-the-line services Professional Plating has to offer, call 920-756-2153, email larry.dietz@proplating.com or visit https://www.proplating.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
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Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 7 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 7 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4 Heat Race Victories – 1 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 3 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
THUNDER ON THE GRAND TO GENERATE THRILLING SPRINT CAR TURF WAR
Racers competing from far and wide Thursday and Friday at Ohsweken Speedway
Article Credit: Adam Ross
July 9, 2024, OHSWEKEN, ON – The best sprint car racers in North America converge at Ohsweken Speedway for Thunder on the Grand this Thursday and Friday night. Racers representing multiple sanctioning bodies and territories roll into Six Nations with $15,000 up for grabs.
“We haven’t seen this level of interest internationally since before the pandemic,” said Speedway General Manager Clinton Geofrey. “Some of the biggest names in our sport are headed our way, and our fans are the real winners.”
A typical Ohsweken Speedway sprint car race features competitors from Ontario, Six Nations, and maybe one or two from New York. With big money on the line this week drivers are expected from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Quebec to challenge the already-tough contingent of speedway regulars.
“Our regular racers can compete with anyone,” said Geoffrey. “Some of our invaders haven’t been here for five years or more. They will be surprised at how competitive our field has become.”
Scotland, Ontario’s, Dylan Westbrook has a bullseye squarely on his back. The winningest driver in speedway history is nearly undefeated in 2024 winning every main event except one at the lightning fast 1/3 mile oval. Last year’s dominator Mike Bowman of St. Catharines, Ontario, hopes slick track conditions will sway the advantage in his direction for two nights of action.
The Turner brothers Cory and Ryan have victory in mind with two nights of opportunity. The Tilsonburg and Dunnville residents respectively always show up prepared to battle for victory.
With upwards of 20 drivers expected from Ontario the other regions are equally well represented with talent.
Six Nations racers Glenn Styres and Aaron Turkey hope to keep the hardware close to home this week, and regardless of how many racers come from Quebec there’s one in particular who strikes fear into the competition.
Jordan Poirier has more wins in Ontario over the last five years than just about anybody, and he is entered for competition both Thursday and Friday.
More nostalgic Ohsweken Speedway fans will be quite familiar with names coming from the west. Michigan sprint car veterans Dustin Daggett and Gregg Dalman have past success at the Big O. They’ll be joined by Brad Lamberson, Eli Lakin and Ryan Ruhl. Ohio is home to the ultra competitive Max Stambaugh, and Phil Gressman, Kelsey Ivy and Canadian transplant Ryan Coniam will all venture around Lake Erie from the Buckeye State to chase racing glory.
The last batch of traveling racers represent the Empire Super Sprints from New York State. One of the longest tenured sprint car racing organizations in North America features talent like Jason Barney, Davie Franek, Matt Tanner, Jordan Thomas, Danny Varin, Billy VanInwegen and more.
Just qualifying for these events will be difficult, and all of the action starts at 7:30 pm both Thursday, July 11th, and Friday, July 12th. Be sure to come out early and enjoy some of the entertainment planned for both days.
For information on camping packages, or for ticket information visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com.
Leaf Racewear Partners with Choozr.ai to Launch Revolutionary Digital Body Measuring App for Custom Race Suits
London, ON, July 8, 2024 — Leaf Racewear, a leading innovator in high-performance auto racing suits, is excited to announce its partnership with Choozr.ai to introduce a groundbreaking new body measuring app. This state-of-the-art digital solution is designed to provide accurate customer measurements quickly and privately, ensuring perfect fits for Leaf Racewear's custom race suits.
The Choozr.ai app leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver measurements with an impressive accuracy rate. By integrating this app, Leaf Racewear can now offer an enhanced, streamlined process for creating bespoke race suits that meet the exact specifications of each customer.
Key Features of the Choozr.ai Body Measuring App:
• Precision Accuracy: Measurements delivered with an impressive accuracy
rate, helping to ensure perfectly tailored custom race suits.
• User Privacy: Customers can measure themselves in the comfort and privacy
of their own homes, with their data securely transmitted to Leaf Racewear.
• Speed and Convenience: The app simplifies the measurement process,
allowing tailors to receive detailed body measurements in minutes,
streamlining the entire tailoring experience.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed with both customers and tailors in mind,
the app features an intuitive interface that makes taking and submitting
measurements easy and straightforward.
"We are thrilled to partner with Choozr.ai to bring this innovative app to our customers," said Colin Grandy, CEO of Leaf Racewear. "Our goal is to provide our customers with a reliable, accurate, and private method of obtaining their measurements. This app will not only enhance the quality of our custom race suits but also revolutionize the way we interact with our customers."
Racers and crew members will benefit from the seamless integration of this technology into the custom race suit process. With the Choozr.ai body measuring app, Leaf Racewear is set to redefine the future of bespoke race suit tailoring.
About Leaf Racewear: Leaf Racewear is a premier provider of high-performance race suits, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship, Leaf Racewear continues to set the standard in the industry.
About Choozr.ai: Choozr.ai is a leading developer of digital
measurement solutions, dedicated to creating innovative tools that enhance
the accuracy and efficiency of the tailoring industry. By
combining advanced technology with user-centric design, Choozr.ai aims to
transform the way measurements are taken and utilized.
For more information about the new body measuring app or to
schedule a demonstration, please contact:
Colin Grandy
CEO
Leaf Racewear
Phone: 800-731-7735
Email: colin@leafracewear.com
Website: www.leafracewear.com
Kings Meats Burger Night on Deck at Placerville Speedway Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…Action returns to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based quarter mile this Saturday, as Placerville Speedway showcases a loaded program on Burger Night presented by Kings Meats.
This Saturday July 13th all Burgers will be ˝ price at the Speedway Café! It also continues free parking in July thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association.
Russell Motorsports Inc. presents a four-division “Thunder in the Foothills” championship program that will include the Thompson’s Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints, Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks.
An ultra close fight for the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged Sprint Car title is developing, with the top-three drivers separated by just 12-points.
Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires leads the way, as he looks to join his father as a Placerville Speedway champion. His dad Greg Decaires IV captured the track title four times in his illustrious career, while “G5” sits 11-markers up on June 29th winner Shane Hopkins going into Kings Meats Burger Night.
Nine-time Placerville champ Andy Forsberg is fresh off his third win of the season and heads into Saturday 12-digits back of Decaires. Modesto’s Tony Gomes and rookie Austin Wood of Sacramento round out the top-five in the standings.
The Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks also have a tremendous championship race taking place with Oakley’s Nick Baldwin leading Diamond Springs’ Kevin Jinkerson by five slim points. Both drivers have tallied three wins, along with top-five efforts each night.
Jinkerson has finished second to Baldwin in the standings four years in a row and will be looking to change that as the season winds down. Placerville’s Tyler Lightfoot, Orangevale’s Tommy Sturgeon and Cameron Park’s Jason Ramos complete the top-five in points.
Multi-time Mountain Democrat Mini Truck champion Mike Miller of Placerville leads the way into Saturday. Miller has captured three of the four events held and goes into the night 24-marker up on Howard Miller of Minden, Nevada.
The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Cars are always an exciting addition to the program and make their only Placerville Speedway stop of the season on Saturday. Oakley’s Jacob Tuttle sits atop the standings over Shawn Arriaga, Josh Young, DJ Johnson and Jimmy Christian. Young captured victory with the High Sierra Wingless Sprints at the track last month.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday July 13th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders.
Adult tickets cost $20, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-071324
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday July 13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints | Burger Night presented by Kings Meats
Saturday July 20: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour
and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | SCCT-Western Sprint Speedweek Finale
Saturday July 27: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and
Mini Trucks | Carnett Clash
Brown in the hunt at Knoxville until flat; Knoxville, Eldora on horizon
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 9, 2024) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing were well on their way to a Knoxville Raceway podium finish on Saturday, July 6, that until contact with the outside retaining wall - with just a handful of laps recorded - halted the Missouri native’s momentum.
Brown was battling for third when the accidental contact occurred; he started sixth and was ultimately scored 17th.
“That was my fault, not the wall’s fault…I shouldn’t have put myself in that position,” Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, said. “It was a solid night up until that point, qualifying fourth to get the evening rolling, and we even had a great car in the heat. I honestly thought we had a car that could contend for a win. Got from sixth to third in the first lap or so. Got settled in there and that’s when I got myself a little too high and made contact with the backstretch wall.
“I really like how we are at Knoxville as a team,” Brown continued. “Our qualifying, heat race and feature packages are all solid and that should pay off in August. We’re looking forward to another great night at Knoxville before we head to Ohio for the Kings Royal.”
As mentioned, Brian Brown, a recent winner at the Sprint Car Capital of the World - the 66th of his career - will return to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13. The Higginsville, Missouri, native will then turn his attention to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track - Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio - for the coveted Kings Royal.
ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 6 Top-Tens: 15
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/ X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
Sean Becker Surges To NARC Win at Petaluma Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- The last few weeks Sean Becker has known the Bjork Motorsports car was getting stronger by the race, and knew a win was on the horizon. Flirting with wins one week ago, Becker was able to breakthrough in a big way as he scored his first win with the team during Saturday’s NARC event in Petaluma, CA which was also Don Bjork’s first NARC win as a car owner.
“I am so extremely happy to get this win, and to give Don Bjork (car owner) his first NARC win,’ Sean Becker said. “We had been knocking on the door the last few weeks, and it feels great to finally break through and seal the deal.”
With 21 cars on hand for Dave Lindt Memorial, Becker got his night underway by timing the Bjork Construction backed No. 7B in fastest in qualifications.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Becker finished fourth which was good enough to lock him into the Trophy Dash.
Drawing the four, Becker tallied a fourth place finish which put him in the second row of the 30-lap feature event.
Jumping into third when race came to life following a multi car pile up that slowed the start of the race, Becker settled in as he worked hard on the unusually slick Petaluma Speedway surface.
Into second, Becker hooked up in torrid battle for the race lead as the laps continued to click down as he chased after the $5200 top prize.
In the waning laps of the race, Becker was able to power to the lead as he officially took the top spot on lap 29. A yellow the next lap put Justin Sanders right on Becker’s rear bumper. Able to fend off the red hot driver, Becker went on to captures his first feature event win with Bjork Motorsports.
“The track was extremely slick, but it was also abrasive so hitting your marks and conserving tires was really tricky,” Becker explained. “Luckily Brad Bumgarner gave me a super fast car right out of the box and it kept us in a good position all night long.”
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BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-18, Wins-1, Top 5’s- 7, Top-10’s- 14
ON TAP: Becker and Bjork Motorsports will be back in action Saturday night at Ocean Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: If you can’t be at the track, make sure to give Sean a follow on Instagram at @BeckerRacing23.
Reinhardt’s Pennsylvania Speedweek Cut Short
Bechtelsville, PA – July 9, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
The weather in Central Pennsylvania wasn’t the only thing that was too hot during PA Speedweek. Kyle Reinhardt battled engine overheating issues two nights in a row before cutting his week short to avoid hurting the engine.
Prior to the unfortunate issues, Reinhardt was headed for a career-best Speedweek points finish.
Entering the second half of the ten-race series, Reinhardt
sat 6th in the point standings.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: July 2, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 6
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 9th, Heat 5th (5), A-main 15th (18)
DATE: July 2, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 7
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 18th, Heat 5th (6), A-main 15th (15)
DATE: July 2, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 8
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 32 cars, Group A Qualifying 9th, Heat 7th (5), B-main DNS/11th (6)
TOO HOT
Wednesday night at Port Royal Speedway, a place that has been challenging in recent years, Reinhardt’s qualifying lap ranked him 9th in Group B and put him 5th on the starting grid for his heat race. With the top five transferring to the A-main, it put the New Oxford, PA driver in good position to make the show.
Reinhardt got the job done, finishing 5th and transferring to the feature. He went on to move forward a few spots and finish 15th in the 30-lap finale.
The following night the series visited Hagerstown Speedway, a track Reinhardt said he looks forward to racing each year when the sprint cars make their lone annual visit.
Reinhardt qualified 18th at the Maryland half-mile and logged another heat race finish of 5th to transfer to the A-main once again.
Despite managing an engine that was running hot during Thursday’s show, Reinhardt made it through the 30-lap feature to record a 15th-place finish.
Friday night Speedweek action returned to Williams Grove Speedway where Reinhardt had logged a top ten finish a week earlier in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.
His qualifying result was on par with the week before but he battled an overheating engine again in his heat race, slipping back two spots to a 7th place finish.
Reinhardt was forced to make the tough call to end his week before the B-main took to the track.
“Hate to have to pull the plug on our week but I just can’t afford to hurt this engine and my other engine is currently getting freshened. I want to thank David, Mike, Kent, and Chris for all their hard work and efforts this week.”, Reinhardt said.
“I think we made better improvements with the car but I
think we were being held back with engine issues during the week. Definitely
disappointing to end early after such a grueling effort all week long.“
UP NEXT
Reinhardt had already planned to take a break in his schedule after Speedweek. That break now becomes a must while he gets his engines back in race-ready condition before the World of Outlaws’ summer swing through Central Pennsylvania.
The Neptune City, NJ native plans to complete with the
Outlaws at BAPS Motor Speedway on July 24th and Williams Grove Speedway on
July 26th and 27th.
SEASON STATS
23 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 15 top 15’s, 18 top 20
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
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Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.
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Jackson Motorplex Starting Season Friday During Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout Presented by C & B Operations
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 8, 2024) - The much-anticipated Jackson Motorplex season opener arrives this week.
The scheduled opener rained out in late May, forcing all to wait a few extra weeks to visit the electric track that showcases the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations this Friday.
The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will duke it out for the $3,000 top prize with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing main event paying $1,000 to win.
Mark Dobmeier currently leads Tim Estenson in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.
The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing division is involved in five nights at Jackson Motorplex this season. The overall champion will earn a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Heser Auto & Detailing.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
Friday for the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Estenson Ties Career-Best Result at Huset's Speedway With Fifth-Place Outing
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Tim Estenson highlighted a three-race weekend by tying his career-best result at Huset's Speedway on Sunday.
Estenson finished fifth at the high-banked track to remain third in the championship standings.
"I think it was really good," he said. "Consistency has been key for us at Huset's. I'd say it was one of my best nights there this year."
Estenson qualified eighth quickest in his group and he won a heat race. He ranked ninth in overall points to start the main event on the inside of the fifth row. Estenson gained a couple of positions during the race before pouncing during a green-white-checkered finish to climb into the top five.
"We qualified pretty decent and got a good starting spot in the heat race and capitalized on that," he said. "Jack (Dover) had the car pretty dialed in. I felt good and we were able to move forward throughout the race."
Estenson also raced with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints on Friday and Saturday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., where he placed 14 th both nights.
"Both nights were really similar," he said. "We started out the night good, but I stepped on it in the feature both nights on a track that I've never really been good at. I just made too many mistakes. But we took what we could and went to somewhere familiar and capitalized on a good result on Sunday."
Estenson will return to Huset's Speedway this Sunday.
"I think it's a really good confidence booster," he said of his most recent race at the track. "We're qualifying somewhat decent and getting better. We're moving forward in most of them and our average finish is somewhere around seventh. We'll just keep working at it and stay positive and hopefully continue with consistent results that will lead to some podiums and a win."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 5 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 14 (3).
July 6 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 14 (7).
July 7 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 5 (9).
SEASON STATS -
20 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 9 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing
Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .
"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Mallett Back in Own Sprint Car This Saturday at Greenville Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (July 8, 2024) - Jordon Mallett returns to his No. 14 sprint car this Saturday after spending a little more than a month as a fill-in driver for Brandon Anderson Motorsports.
Mallett's first race back in his race car is an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints show at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss.
"I'm super grateful to have been in the No. 55b and am excited to be back in my car," he said. "I'm grateful for my partners and sponsors who have pushed me and been gracious to allow me to drive another car. I'm looking forward to using some of the experiences and things I've learned to better our program."
Greenville Speedway has been a strong track for Mallett, who has earned feature victories at the dirt oval in 2018 and in 2021. He placed fourth during his most recent visit in May 2022. Mallett also produced top fives at the track in 2011 and in 2015. In fact, he has five top fives and six top 10s in his nine career races at Greenville Speedway.
"I'm looking forward to getting back to Greenville," he said. "It's a track we've had success at in the past.We've ran there several times and I think we've won a couple of shows. It's either really slick or rough and heavy. I feel we have a pretty good package for both of those situations."
Mallett enters the weekend having earned a top 10 during eight of his last nine races this season.
SEASON STATS -
12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events
Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .
"We're excited to represent Awakening Events again this year," Mallett said. "Awakening Events, which has been a major part of our team for many years, puts on some of the best shows in the entertainment industry so we encourage everyone to check out their website for events in your area."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Andy Forsberg Picks Up Pair of Victories During 4th of July Week
PETERSEN MEDIA: A very busy 4th of July holiday saw Andy Forsberg and the Pacific Highway Rentals team take part in three different races and score two feature event wins as they took top honors at Marysville Raceway and Placerville Speedway.
“It was a good week for our team, despite my bonehead move on the 4th of July at Placerville Speedway,” Andy Forsberg said. “It was the triple digit nationals all three nights, so I really give it to my guys for working so hard despite the conditions being brutal.”
Forsberg kicked the busy week off on Wednesday night as he checked into Marysville Raceway. With the heat having an impact on the car count, Forsberg continued about his business and opened the night up with quick time honors in time trials.
Finishing third in the heat race, Forsberg locked into the redraw where he lined up on the front row of the 25-lap affair. When the race came to life, Forsberg got the jump over Justin Peck, and began to set a torrid pace as they worked around the bullring.
A couple of stoppages but Peck on Forsberg’s rear bumper, but in open track Forsberg was able to wire the field and score the feature event on back on July 3rd.
July 4th saw the team check into Placerville Speedway for the track’s annual Fireworks Spectacular points show.
Earning quick time honors in qualifications, a fourth-place finish in his heat race locked him into the feature event as well as into the redraw. Not having the best luck in the draw, the seven pill placed him in the fourth row.
Getting a great jump when the race came to life, Forsberg was up into third by the second lap as he chased after the lead duo of Dylan Bloomfield and Shane Golobic.
Briefly moving into second on a restart, Forsberg drifted back into third before a miscue on the 14th lap saw him get into the cushion too hard and upset his car to bring out the yellow. Restarting at the tail end of the field, Forsberg capped the night with an 18th place finish.
Saturday night again saw Forsberg and company check into Placerville Speedway as he looked for a bit of redemption, and the night did not get off to a great start for the team.
Fighting engine issues in hot laps, the team thrashed to make a fix before time trials, and with things still amiss, Forsberg made one lap and qualified eighth fastest.
Putting him on the front row of his heat race, the team continued to make changes under the hood before it was their time to hit the track.
Settling into second, a restart allowed Forsberg to power into the race lead and pick up the win.
With the engine much more lively, the team did a little tuning before the feature where Forsberg took the green flag from the third starting position.
As the race came to life, Bubba DeCaires jumped into the early lead as Forsberg settled into second and gave chase. Running second until the caution flew on the seventh lap, Forsberg used the restart to power into the race lead and being to drive away from the field.
Opening his lead up to over six seconds, a late yellow bunched the leader back up. Feeling some brief pressure from Shane Hopkins, Forsberg needed a lap to get going as he was able to pull away from the field and score his second win of the week.
“We cant event pinpoint what our issue was because we continued to change things, so we will have a little homework to do this week,” Forsberg said. “Big thanks to my guys for all of their help, and we are looking forward to a long week to recover before we get back to it on Saturday.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-22, Wins-4, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-12
ON TAP: Forsberg will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Hagar Posts Podium During USCS Series Show at Magnolia Motor Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - COLUMBUS, Miss. (July 8, 2024) - Derek Hagar earned his seventh podium result in his last eight races last Wednesday during a USCS Series event at Magnolia Motor Speedway.
Hagar finished where he started - second - in a heat race before he won the dash from the pole position.
"We really struggled all night to kind of get the speed we needed," he said. "The race track put new dirt on it so it holds moisture a lot longer than in years past. Once you get going it's hard to get by a car. We luckily made the dash and drew the No. 1 so that put us on the pole for the dash. The car felt great and we won that."
Hagar led the first few laps of the main event.
"Everything felt good the first four or five laps around the top," he said. "All of a sudden the bottom came in. I was way too tight to run down there. I tried to make the middle work and the top work, do what I could, but we ultimately finished third. I couldn't hold the bottom like they were. Every lap they kept pulling further and further from me until we got to traffic.
"Brady Baker passed me on an early restart on the bottom. I could tell I was getting more free up top. Once I moved down I had to slow up so much. It was burning the brakes off the car to keep it going. We made the bottom work for a couple of laps and almost got the lead back in traffic. I was running third and pulled up beside both of them, but a lapped car blocked me and right after that a caution came out. We never really got into thick traffic after that."
The third-place result was his ninth top five of the season.
Hagar plans to race either this Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints or Friday at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Ga., and Saturday at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., with the USCS Series.
"The weather looks good at both of them so it depends on what work is like this week," he said. "One is seven hours from the house and the other is three hours so we'll make a decision later this week."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 3 - Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 3 (1).
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 6 wins, 9 top fives, 11 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints or Friday at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Ga., and Saturday at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions® is the retail division of Nutrien® Ltd., the world's largest crop inputs company. We provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. We help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. For more information, visit http://www.NutrienAgSolutions.com .
"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
4th of July Podium Highlights Two-Race Week for Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports
PETERSEN MEDIA- A two-race week to commemorate the 4th of July saw Tony Gomes charge to a 3rd place finish on the 4th before issues on the 6th relegated him toa DNF after charging into the Top-5 after being collected in a lap one issue.
“The 4th got off to a bit of a slow start, but in the feature I knew I had to get up on the wheel and go after starting pretty far back, and we had a fun race that ended with a third place finish,” Tony Gomes said. “The sixth we were in a good starting spot, but I got caught up in a lap one issue and had to go to the back. Able to get back up to fourth, another issue arose and with nowhere to go our night came to an unfortunate end."
Kicking the long weekend off on Thursday night, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in 14th fastest and hand his work cut out for himself.
Finishing third in his heat race, Gomes lined up in the seventh row of the 25-lap feature event. With the track staying in good shape despite the high heat, Gomes was able to slice and dice his way through the field.
Working into the Top-5 just before the halfway point, Gomes continued to power his way forward. Working into third on the 14th lap, Gomes chased after Shane Golobic and Dylan Bloomfield who were out front.
When the Ron Stahl checkered flew, Gomes capped his night of with a run from 13th to 3rd.
Back at the track on Saturday night amidst blazing heat, Gomes’ night got off to a better start as he timed in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials before scoring a second-place finish in heat race competition.
Lining up eighth in the feature event, Gomes got off to another good start, however a multi car tangle with one lap in the books collected Gomes and relegated to him to the back of the pack.
Just as he did on Thursday, Gomes was a rocket from the rear of the field, and was back into the seventh spot by the seventh lap.
Gomes continued to work around the bullring and was up into the fourth spot on lap 16, and looking for more.
Unfortunately, the Modesto, CA runners’ night came to an end on the 18th lap as another multi car pile up collected him again in turns one and two.
“Saturday was definitely disappointing for our team since we were really running well after a really good run on Thursday,” Gomes said. “I cant thank Cody, John, and Bobby enough for their hard work, because the heat was brutal all weekend long. Those guys never gave up, and I wish Saturday could have produced another top three finish. Cody and Mandi continue to provide a great opportunity, and I’m very confident with the speed we have heading into Saturday’s event.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-9, Wins-0, Top 5’s-2, Top 10’s-7
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Dover Returning to Seat at Jackson Motorplex Friday With Tim Estenson Motorsports
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (July 8, 2024) - Jack Dover will pilot the Tim Estenson Motorsports No. 14 this Friday at Jackson Motorplex.
The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars event at the dirt oval in Jackson, Minn., will mark the first time this season that Dover will drive the car in which he primarily serves as the crew chief.
"Last year I got behind the wheel a couple of times during the season as I think it helps the program when I can feel some of the things Tim talks about," he said. "I'm also excited to head to a track where I've enjoyed a lot of success."
Dover last competed at Jackson Motorplex in June 2022, when he placed fourth and ninth, respectively. He posted a pair of third-place results there in 2021 and two fourth-place outings in 2020. Dover was victorious at the track in 2019, when he added four additional top fives. He recorded three wins there in 2018 and two in 2017.
"I've been fortunate to win a lot of races at Jackson and feel like I've been a contender in a lot of other races there," he said. "It's a track where I've had speed and been able to put myself in a good position come feature-time. That will be the goal again this Friday. I think if we can get ourselves into the first couple or few rows of the main event we can run up front."
Friday will mark Dover's fourth start of the season. He was victorious during his season opener in a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars race and placed third in a Malvern Bank 360 Sprints show before he finished in the B Main of a Kubota High Limit Racing event during his most recent start.
SEASON STATS -
3 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Husker Diesel
Husker Diesel, which is based in Gretna, Neb., offers in-house fabrication and specialty TIG welding, general automotive diagnostics and repair, engine and transmission building, pulling and racing truck builds, custom exhaust, alignments for over-sized and custom off-road trucks, wheel and tire packages, suspension work, custom dyno tuning, performance parts and much more all under one roof. For more information, visit http://www.HuskerDiesel.com .
"Husker Diesel has been with our team for the last couple of years," Dover said. "I've known Jake, who is a head guy there for 10 or 15 years. We've become close friends and I'm grateful for the support of everyone at Husker Diesel."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Finishes Sixth at Huset's Speedway and Ninth at Knoxville Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson produced a top-10 performance at both Knoxville Raceway and Huset's Speedway last weekend.
Johnson's best outing occurred on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where he qualified seventh quickest in his group and won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. He was the final driver to draw and the No. 5 was remaining, lining him up on the inside of the third row in the main event.
"We didn't qualify the greatest, but winning the heat race was crucial," he said. "In the feature, I fell back to sixth right away and raced there for a while. As we approached traffic you could almost put a blanket on the top six. I was up to fifth at one point and on the restart at the end I avoided a sideways car and lost a couple of spots. Even though I felt we were better than a sixth-place car, it went pretty well."
Johnson's sixth-place outing was his seventh top 10 in seven A Mains at the track this season. He continues to lead the championship standings.
Johnson also did double duty driving for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. His best run was in the 360ci winged sprint car division as he qualified 14 th quickest and placed fourth in a heat race before hustling from 16 th to ninth in the main event. That was the second-most positions gained.
"I was a little bummed we didn't qualify the greatest and lost a spot in the heat race," he said. "Each week we're trying something different. Come feature-time we get it figured out. Once we can get better at the earlier part of the night it'll be crucial.
"I was good early in the feature and got behind a car that got crossed up. I had to get out of the gas and the next thing I knew four or five cars passed me. There was a restart at the end of the race and I was able to move my wing back. I went where people weren't and was able to gain those spots back."
Johnson's night in the 410ci winged sprint car division came to an early end because of mechanical woes. He timed in 23 rd quickest in qualifying and won a heat race before being unable to finish the A Main.
Johnson will drive his car this Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., during a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars show before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He will also pilot a 360 sprint car for Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.
"I'm pretty excited to get back to Jackson," he said. "We haven't raced there all year. We have a lot of sponsors and support around that area. And hopefully we can continue to get better in Dennis's car at Knoxville and in ours at Huset's."
QUICK RESULTS -
July 6 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 24 (18).
July 6 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (16).
July 7 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 6 (5).
SEASON STATS -
21 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 15 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 17 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn.; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Oddson Underground, Inc.
Oddson Underground, Inc., of Windom, Minn., is a family owned business established in 1998. The business is an underground utility contractor that handles the installation of fiber optic, water, sewer, power, geothermal and other underground services. For more information, visit http://www.oddsonunderground.com .
"We're excited to have Oddson Underground return to our team this year," Johnson said. "They came on board with us in a pretty big way a couple of years ago and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership with them."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Bound for Week in Wisconsin
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports used last weekend's mid-season break to relax and regroup heading into the heat of the summer.
The team returns to action with a Wisconsin tripleheader this week featuring World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races on Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam during the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and Friday and Saturday at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot during the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40.
"I love going to Beaver Dam and Wilmot," driver David Gravel said. "The Wisconsin fans are awesome. It's two fun tracks. I'd like to get the No. 2 car in Victory Lane."
Gravel is seeking his first visit to the World of Outlaws Winner's Circle at Beaver Dam Raceway, where he placed third on May 31.
Gravel has won four of the last nine World of Outlaws races at Wilmot Raceway with triumphs in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2020.
He is currently on top of the World of Outlaws championship standings by 58 points.
SEASON STATS -
32 races, 9 wins, 22 top fives, 28 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., for the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and Friday and Saturday at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Excitement Brewing for Huset's Hall of Fame Night This Sunday at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - A special night is on tap this Sunday at Huset's Speedway, which hosts Huset's Hall of Fame Night.
The newest inductees are Gary Brown Jr., Vernon Hehn, Chad Mellenberndt, Barb Wieskus and Harlan TerWee.
According to the Huset's Hall of Fame website, Brown Jr. is second on the all-time win's list with 75 victories, propelling him to eight track championships in the Late Model Street Stocks class from 2001-15.
Hehn is tied for fifth on the Late Model Street Stocks win's list with 25 in his career.
Mellenberndt was the 1995 Outlaw Sprint Car champion at Huset's Speedway.
Wieskus was a staple at Huset's Speedway and numerous other tracks as a volunteer official scorer. She was a tremendous ambassador for Huset's Speedway and dirt track racing in general and is the first female to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
TerWee was one of the original racers at Huset's Speedway in the 1950s and early 1960s and was destined to have a brilliant career before tragically losing his life in a plane crash in 1963 with fellow Hall of Famer Robin Dump.
The celebration will be during an intermission in the racing program, which features the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
Kaleb Johnson leads Justin Henderson by 37 points with Tim Estenson 52 markers out of the top spot in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings.
J.J. Zebell holds a 10-point advantage over Cory Yeigh in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings. Zach Olivier and Tim Dann are tied for third - 12 points behind Zebell.
Koby Werkmeister took over the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series points lead by five points following the most recent race. Brady Donnohue ranks second with Shayle Bade third -14 points out of the lead.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16); and Garet Williamson - 1 (July 7)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)
UP NEXT -
Sunday for Huset's Hall of Fame Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
Starks Focused on Consistency at Skagit Speedway This Saturday
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 8, 2024) - Trey Starks is set to make his final 410ci winged sprint car start at Skagit Speedway in more than the next month this Saturday.
Starks is leading the championship standings at the high-banked oval by 54 points thanks to a division-best three wins and five top fives.
"We wrecked our primary car the opening night of Dirt Cup," he said. "Since then the chassis has been repaired and we're rebuilding the car from top to bottom so everything will be nice and fresh. I'm excited to get back in the 410 and back to Square One on that program after some chaos lately. We've had speed, but haven't had much luck the last couple of weeks so hopefully we can reset and get back to where we need to be."
Starks competed in a 360ci winged sprint car race at Skagit Speedway last Saturday. He set quick time during qualifying before advancing from fourth to second place in a heat race. That moved him into the feature redraw, in which Starks drew the highest number - eight - to start the main event on the outside of the fourth row.
"Qualifying was a little odd," he said. "We were set to go out around 18 th out of 26 cars. For some reason our transponder didn't register so I had to go back out at the end. The track may or may not have slowed down, but for having to go out at the end and going quick time was a good feeling. We got to second in the heat race and then unfortunately we drew the worst number we could in the feature redraw.
"In the feature, we worked our way up to third by about halfway. We had our sights on first and second. I think we were all on the same straightaway with a handful of lapped cars between each one of us. I may or may not have been able to get there without a caution, but unfortunately with about five laps or so to go we had an engine problem that ended our night. It's not ideal going into the Summer Nationals at the end of the month, but that's how it goes sometimes."
Starks was credited with a 17th-place finish. It snapped a three-race 360 sprint car winning streak at Skagit Speedway for Starks, who now holds a 53-point advantage in the championship standings.
QUICK RESULTS -
July 6 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 17 (8).
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 15 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Dietrich and GKR impressive in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign;
Williams Grove and Lincoln on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (July 8, 2024) – Danny Dietrich’s 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign was more than impressive, not only recording nine top-ten finishes in the nine contested events, but of those nine top-tens, six were recorded within the top-five, three of which victories. Dietrich’s Speedweek effort allowed the Gettysburg native to finish second in the final standings, missing the overall championship (behind Anthony Macri) by less than 30 markers.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, earned his Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek triumphs in starts at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, BAPS Motor Speedway on June 30, and Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.
Impressive statistics, nonetheless, of Dietrich’s trio of victories, two were accomplished in wire-to-wire fashion, leading every lap of main event action at BAPS Motor Speedway, as well as Selinsgrove Speedway. Dietrich’s season win count now stands at ten.
As already mentioned, Dietrich was nine-for-nine in the top-ten column, finishing no worse than eighth – doing so twice at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on July 5-6.
“Overall, a great week for Gary Kauffman Racing. It was demanding, for sure, but my guys never let up. They busted their butts every single night and it’s their effort that allowed us to have the success that we did,” Danny Dietrich expressed. “We wanted that Speedweek championship, and we were close, just needed some better results heading into the final weekend. Regardless, it was a great week.
“A big thanks to the fans for coming out and supporting us every night,” Dietrich added. “We wouldn’t be able to do this without them and we’re pretty blessed to have the support that we do in Central Pennsylvania.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with routine visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on
Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 34
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned
three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove
Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall quick in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek starts; The Grove and
Port Royal highlight coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 8, 2024) – In all, a successful 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, and although the New Jersey native did not participate in every round of the ten-race campaign, most of the events he did enter concluded with success, all of which highlighted with a podium run at Williams Grove Speedway to open Speedweek on June 28.
Whittall, ace of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, finished third in his podium appearance, commencing action from the pole position before leading the majority of the main event; he lost command with 13 circuits remaining.
In total, the recent Port Royal Speedway winner raced on to earn five top-ten outcomes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, finishing the aforementioned third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.
“A great Speedweek effort by this entire team. Things are really clicking and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish since getting that first win. It’s amazing what a little momentum and confidence will do to a race team,” Whittall answered. “Just can’t thank my family enough for the opportunity to do this. It’s a lot of time and sacrifice to keep a team together, especially in Pennsylvania. I’m confident our positive results will only continue.”
ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with
routine visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday
and Saturday, July 12-13.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 13
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten
finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove
Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at
Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and
fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Xavier and Natalie Doney with success in POWRi weekend at
Lake Ozark Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
ODESSA, Mo. (July 8, 2024) – Two days at Lake Ozark Speedway resulted in two days of success for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and Doney-Lawson Racing, joining POWRi’s finest for back-to-back nights of WAR and 410 Outlaw Sprint Series competition on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6. When the dust settled on Saturday night, the Doney-Lawson Racing duo, pilots of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis house cars, had plenty to show for, all of which highlighted by Xavier’s victory during WAR action on Saturday, July 6. The Odessa, Missouri, native actually swept the evening’s non-wing program, scoring victories in the WAR heat, as well as A-Main.
In addition, Xavier, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring sprint car, finished second to open Lake Ozark’s WAR doubleheader on Friday, July 5, accompanying his non-wing results with back-to-back top-tens during POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series action; he finished tenth on Friday and eighth on Saturday. The Missouri youngster utilized fourth and second-place heat race finishes to pad his eventual winged feature successes.
Natalie Doney, Xavier’s younger sister and teammate, joined in on the Lake Ozark Speedway Independence Day weekend fun, joining her brother for Saturday’s POWRi WAR portion of the program. Natalie raced on to finish sixth in the WAR main event – a great consolation after her regularly scheduled Saturday night agenda (Valley Speedway in a 305ci sprint car) was washed away due to Mother Nature.
Xavier Doney’s WAR triumph was his second since June 14, earning top honors at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will
continue their 2024 campaign with another POWRi doubleheader at Paducah
International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky, on Friday and Saturday, July
12-13.
Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will enjoy an off-weekend.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main
event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6
(finished second one night prior).
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
RMM and Westfall runner-up at Waynesfield; Team gears up for Indiana
Sprint Week
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (July 8, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports made the most of their holiday campaign, activating the extended weekend with a start at Waynesfield Raceway Park on July 3, followed by back-to-back USAC National starts at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, on July 5-6. Although a tough pair of nights in Putnamville, highlighting the USAC pair with an 18th-place score on Friday, the team ultimately activated their stretch with a key result on Wednesday.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished second at the Buckeye State bullring, nearly winning the event after growing a two-second lead. Caution flags would erase Westfalls’ commanding margin, and although the Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native returned to green with an impressive restart, an eventual run in with lapped traffic would prove his demise.
Westfall’s USAC National Sprint Cars commitments will not resume until July 26, as Indiana Sprint Week is set to activate with a return visit to Lincoln Park Speedway. ISW will visit Lincoln Park, Kokomo, Lawrenceburg, Circle City, Terre Haute, Bloomington, and Tri-State in consecutive fashion.
“A so-so weekend for our Ray Marshall Motorsports team. Had a hard time building some momentum at Lincoln Park, but we’ll get another shot when we return there for Indiana Sprint Week,” Westfall expressed. “Indiana Sprint Week is a big deal and we look forward to being a part of it. We’re hoping for a solid week and hopefully pad our stat book a little bit more.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with Indiana Sprint Week beginning July 26 at
Lincoln Park Speedway:
July 26 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN
July 27 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN
July 28 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN
July 31 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN
August 1 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN
August 2 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN
August 3 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Andrews consistent in AFCS pair at Attica, Fremont;
Fremont plus Attica’s Brad Doty Classic all ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 8, 2024) – Although shy of the top-ten in each of their weekend results, Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing put together a sound effort in their holiday visits to Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway, concluding the Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) pair with 12th and 14th-place finishes, respectively. Unfortunately, Andrews’ Attica result ended a recent streak of top-tens that stood at two entering the weekend.
Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, No. 15C sprint car, can attribute his sound weekend to his preliminary efforts, setting the fifth-fastest qualifying time at Attica before racing on to win his respective heat race. At Fremont, Andrews was forced to come through the evening’s B-Main, winning said consolation after a heat race spin forced him to do so.
“Made some mistakes, but in all, a decent weekend for us,” Andrews expressed. “We’ve been able to put together some decent performances, but we still want to do better. Can’t thank my team and all our partners for the opportunity to do this. There’s a lot of moving parts, but I’m fortunate to be surrounded by a lot of great people.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with an AFCS start at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, July
13. Andrews will also join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in Attica
Raceway Park’s annual Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 3
Loss to utilize Speedweek experience in future Posse starts
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
HANOVER, Pa. (July 8, 2024) – JJ Loss and JKL Racing put together a sound display in their 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign, joining the state’s finest in five of the ten scheduled programs including a pair at Lincoln Speedway, as well as one at BAPS Motor Speedway, Grandview Speedway, and Hagerstown Speedway, respectively. As hinted, Pennsylvania’s finest competed in each of the programs with Mother Nature interfering only once, that during night two at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway.
When the dust finally settled, Loss found himself in two Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek A-Mains, the first at Lincoln Speedway on July 1 and the second at Grandview Speedway on July 2. The 17-year-old out of Hanover, Pennsylvania – celebrating his first, full season in Pennsylvania Posse Country – highlighted his pair of Speedweek starts with a 17th-place score at Lincoln; he was scored 22nd at Grandview.
“We only entered five of the ten, but it’s still a demanding week,” Loss said, driver of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car. “It was a great opportunity to battle with the best night in and night out and I’m pleased with our performances. We’re still a very new team, and although the results may not suggest progress, we’re learning a ton and I’m excited to move forward.
“There’s still a lot of racing left on our calendar,” Loss added. “We want to put ourselves at the front and I know our potential is there. We just have to put it all together.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit
to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com
A-Aron and RSR second in Knoxville’s Nolan Wren Memorial
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8, 2024) – Not so often the case, Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) were one spot from victory in Saturday night’s Nolan Wren Memorial at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, losing command to eventual winner, Scott Bogucki, with less than two circuits remaining.
Reutzel, a seven-time winner on the season including four within the 360 ranks at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, led laps five through 18 before giving up the top spot, setting up his eventual podium run from fourth on the A-Main grid. It was heavy lapped traffic that kept Reutzel from attaining his eighth triumph of the season, forced to check up allowing Bogucki to slip by.
Nearly a double top-five night at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, the Clute, Texas, native was well on his way to a podium outcome in Saturday’s 360 sprint car portion of the program, that until contact with a lapped car with eight-to-go stalled his momentum; he was scored 21st.
Consistency a key factor, Aaron Reutzel and RSR remain in control of the 410 sprint car standings at Knoxville Raceway, leading Austin McCarl by 22 markers heading into the Marion County Fair.
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024
Knoxville Raceway championship chase with a return visit on Saturday, July
13.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second
in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6.
Stats:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 19
Top-Tens: 22
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports impressive in Iowa,
South Dakota double
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 8, 2024) - A winless weekend for
the “Quickest Chicken” Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, but the highlights
were just as impressive, not only kicking off their holiday stretch on July
6-7 with a hard charge at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, but
ultimately capping their campaign with a runner-up performance at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota. The podium outcome was the team’s 11th
top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing their top-ten total to 16.
As mentioned, Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your
Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey
Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, earned
Knoxville Raceway’s Hard Charger Award on Saturday, July 6, doing so with an
impressive rally from 21st to finish 12th. Power plant issues during
Randall’s heat race forced the Waco, Texas, native to the program’s B-Main;
he raced on to win.
Randall’s Huset’s Speedway outing commenced with a heat race
victory; he eventually started second on the feature grid. Additionally, the
runner-up finish was Randall’s third of the year on the Huset’s highbanks.
“We’re always striving to do better, but we’re proud of our
weekend results,” Troy Renfro stated. “For Chase to rebound like he did at
Knoxville says so much about his ability and his focus. And our time will
come at Huset’s Speedway. We were close again, just need to be a little bit
better.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
upcoming starts at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, and Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 16
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms,
Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson
Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic makeup set for Oct. 9 at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (July 5, 2024) - The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic, which was postponed by rain on June 29th at Lucas Oil Speedway, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9th.
It will be a complete, standalone program for the stars of 410 winged sprint-car racing with hot laps, qualifying, heat races, B-mains and A Feature.
Those with tickets for the June 29th event that was postponed can use their tickets for the make up race date. Or they can choose to use the tickets for any other event on the Lucas Oil Speedway schedule of equal value. The tickets will remain good for 12 months from the date of June 9th, 2024 until June 9th, 2025.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies.
Spectator admission:
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62 and up) and Military - $37
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (ages 5 and under) - FREE
Family pass - $90
Pit pass - $45
CAMPING: Daily Rates
Dry Camping - $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
Reserve Dry - $25/Night (limited Availability) (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
Reserved Electric & Water - $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) (Limited Availability)
JOSEPH J. OLIVIA ATTORNEY AT LAW BECOMES "OFFICIAL LAW FIRM" OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES; WILL ALSO PRESENT "UNDER CAUTION" AT ALL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENTS
By Mike Leone
July 5, 2024 -
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to welcome on yet another new marketing partner for the 2024 season. After becoming an associate sponsor of the recent "Bill Emig Memorial" that was presented by Sunoco Race Fuels June 20-22 at Lernerville Speedway, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law has been named the "Official Law Firm" of RUSH. In addition, the New Castle, Pa. based law firm will also present "Under Caution" at all RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events.
The "Bill Emig Memorial" was held at Lernerville part of the "Firecracker 100" for the sixth straight year featuring the Hovis RUSH Late Models in a $20,000 to-win Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. The caution-free event was won by Dave Hess, Jr. with a late race pass of Bryce Davis. And while Sunoco Race Fuels has been the presenting sponsor each of the last three years, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law came on board as an associate sponsor of the richest event of the season for RUSH.
"We have really expanded our marketing partnership outside of the traditional racing related companies," stated RUSH Director Vicki Emig. "We're really proud to add companies such as Gunter's Honey, Heritage Wine Cellars, Dusted Steak Seasoning, and now Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law this season alone. They've joined with other recent non-racing related companies such as Flynn's Tire, D&V Jewelers, and Sunbelt Rentals. It's great to have companies that offer a wide array of products and services see the benefits of becoming an marketing partner of RUSH."
"There are so many things that occur in life where every individual may need an attorney's services," added Emig. "Having personally worked with Joe I have no doubt that if needed our racers, teams, and the thousands of individuals throughout the RUSH fan base would be just as comfortable and satisfied with his expertise as I have been. I'm really looking forward to Joe attending some of our events to get to know everyone and become top-of-mind with the RUSH following."
Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law is located at 414 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, Pa. 16101. Olivia is a 2015 graduate of Allegheny College and 2018 graduate of Penn State Law. Olivia assists clients in almost every aspect imaginable including litigation, estate planning, family law, personal injury and criminal defense work. Olivia has successfully represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters from minor traffic offenses to homicide. For more information, call 724-510-8703 or e-mail olivia_law@outlook.com.
The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, Sunbelt Rentals, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, 3C Graphix, Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Dusted Steak Seasoning, Ontime Body & Graphic, Sherwood Wheels, D&V Jewelers, Dusted, Heritage Wine Cellars, Precise Racing Products, Wedge Motorsports, Racing Electronics, and Billy’s Garage.
E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.
Vinton on Sunday, Tipton on Wednesday for Sprint Invaders!
by Bill Wright
July 5, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders hit two bullrings in the next week. On Sunday, July 7, they make their second appearance of the year at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa, and on Wednesday, July 10, they’ll visit the Cedar County Fair Speedway in Tipton, Iowa.
This marks the sixth visit in the four years that the Sprint Invaders have provided excitement at the Benton County bullring. Paul Nienhiser has two wins in a row there with the series, having won last September, and earlier this year on May 5. Jonathan Cornell, Luke Verardi, and Cody Wehrle have also collected victories there.
The gates in Vinton open Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20, with Seniors and Vets $18. Kids 6-12 are $5, and 5 and under are FREE. IMCA Northern Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts are also on the card.
Next Wednesday will be the thirteenth time the series has attempted to tame the Cedar County quarter-mile in its history, but the first since 2018. The Sprint Invaders are happy to return as part of the Cedar County Fair festivities! Kaley Gharst, Ryan Jamison, Bobby Mincer, and Terry McCarl, who won the last time the series visited, are two-time winners at Cedar County. Jack Dover, John Schulz, Chris Martin and Bill Balog have also tasted victory.
Admission is FREE at Cedar County with your admission to the Fair. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Sport Compacts, A.I.R.S. and Midwest Jalopies are also in action.
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
1. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1740 (4) 2. Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1656 3. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1640 4. Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1567 5. Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1533 6. McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1377 7. Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1330 8. Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1227 9. Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 10. Tasker Philips, Pleasantville, IA, 990 (1) 11. Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 12. Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 917 13. Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 14. Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 15. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 16. Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 17. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 18. Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 693 19. Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 20. Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
FOURTH IN POINTS, LOGAN WILLIAMS GOES TO THE SANTA MARIA RACEWAY ON SATURDAY
(Ontario, CA, July 3, 2024) Enjoying the best season of his
career, Logan Williams will be behind the wheel of the Flowdynamics #5W when
the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series makes its first
appearance at the Santa Maria Speedway since 2022 this Saturday, July 6th.
Spectator gates at the newly reopened 1/3 mile banked clay oval will open at
4:00 p.m., qualifying will start at 5:00, and the first race will take the
green flag at 6:00.
Williams, who lives in Yorba Linda, California, has performed well in his last two outings at Santa Maria. On July 3, 2021, he placed eighth in the main. At the last USAC/CRA race at the track on August 6, 2022, he finished the 30-lapper in fourth place.
The 2013 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns champion and 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, Williams has been one of the most consistent drivers in the USAC/CRA Series this season. He has seven top-10s and four top-five finishes in the first eight races. The only night he placed out of the top 10 came at Perris when driveline issues sent him off the track early in the going on April 27th. He ended up 22nd on that night. Entering this Saturday’s race, he is fourth in the series championship point standings, and he is only five points out of third.
At the series last race at Perris on June 22nd, Williams and teammate Matt McCarthy, who lives in Riverside, California, had flashes of brilliance on what turned out to be a strange race. On a hot, windy night, Williams turned in the seventh fastest time of the 22 cars on hand during qualifying when he toured the half-mile oval with a lap of 17.651. McCarthy’s 17.950 was the 13th fastest on the night.
The times in qualifying ensured the teammates that they would be starting in the same heat race. In fact, they were starting nose to tail in the first heat. McCarthy was on the outside of row one and Williams was directly behind him. They finished next to each other for the second Perris heat in a row. At the Salute to Indy in May, McCarthy was second, and Williams was third when they were matched up in the same heat. This time, it was McCarthy for the win with Williams second. It was his third heat race win in five starts in 2024 for McCarthy, who makes his home in Riverside, California.
The main turned into one of the most bizarre races in the 28-season history of Perris Auto Speedway. Afternoon temperatures surpassed the century mark. To throw another wrench into the situation, Mother Nature was supplying wind. Normally when there is wind at Perris, it lays down late in the afternoon. On this occasion, the wind did not stop, and the temperature was 80 degrees when the main bumped off.
Williams started the 30-lap main in seventh, with McCarthy coming from 13th. Due to the heat and wind, the track quickly became very dusty, hindering the driver's visibility. McCarthy was involved in a skirmish with three other cars on lap 16, ending his night with an 18th-place finish.
Williams’ night ended on lap 20 when series officials threw the red flag and ended the race due to the dusty conditions. By that time, Williams had advanced his position to fourth. That gave him three straight top fours, including a second at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8th.
Adult tickets are $25.00 for Saturday’s race at Santa Maria. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or mailto:john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
SWEET LOCKED IN
The Landrigan Motorsport team is delighted to announce that American star Brad Sweet will once again drive for their team in Australia for the 2024-25 season. For the third season in a row, the Port Hedland, Western Australia-based Landrigan Motorsport team and Sweet will join forces, and it will see them aboard the USA # 49 NAPA Auto Parts / TLC Contracting supported Maxim compete in Western Australia during the busy Christmas-New Year period for the second season in succession. "The Landrigan Motorsport team is currently working hard during this off season in readiness for Brad's return to Australia," enthused Jamie Landrigan from the Landrigan Motorsport team. "Brad is one of the world's best Sprintcar racers and it's a big honour to be able to once again have him running for the Landrigan Motorsport team and being a part of the current Sprintcar racing boom here in Western Australia." Stay tuned for further announcements, such as schedule dates, team sponsor reveals, and much more.
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EDDIE TAFOYA JR. STARTS THREE STRAIGHT WEEKS OF RACING SATURDAY NIGHT AT SANTA MARIA
(Chino, CA, July 4, 2024) Eddie Tafoya Jr. begins three straight Saturday nights of racing when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series makes its first of three 2024 appearances at the newly rejuvenated Santa Maria Speedway this Saturday, July 6th. One week later, on July 13th, he will contest the USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway and will close the month when the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, presented by Inland Rigging, visits the Ventura Raceway on July 20th.
Tafoya, who will turn 27 next Wednesday, will be making his 21st start of the season on Saturday. As of late, the friendly racer has been steadily climbing higher on the USAC/CRA Series championship point ladder. The Chino Hills, California resident enters Saturday’s fray on the 1/3 mile banked clay oval eighth in the standings. He is a mere 10 points out of seventh and less than 90 points behind the third-place driver.
Advancing so high in the standings comes after a wild start to the season when he seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the first three USAC/CRA races of the year, Tafoya finished 21st, 16th and 12th. The main event finishing average of those three races was 16.33. In the last five races, he has a fourth, a sixth, two eight-place results, and a ninth. His average finish in the last five is 7.00. His overall average for all eight USAC/CRA races this year is 10.37.
The average for the last five races and for all eight races on the schedule would more than likely have been lower had the last series race on June 22nd not been stopped 10 laps early. Series officials red-flagged the event due to dusty conditions. In that race, Tafoya had to restart at the back after a tangle on lap 16. In just four laps, he raced all the way up to eighth. Had the race run its 30-lap duration; in all likelihood, he would have passed more cars.
In going to Santa Maria on Saturday, Tafoya returns to the site of his best finish of the year. On June 15th, he placed second in the USCS main event at the 60-year-old facility. In addition to it being his best finish of the year, it was also his best-ever finish at Santa Maria. The result came at the first race at the track since 2022. The surface that night was a tire eater. However, this will be the track’s second race since then, and teams are looking for improved track conditions on Saturday.
The gates for Saturday’s race at Santa Maria will open at 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will begin at 5:00, and the first race will start at 6:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main
June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main
June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main
June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th Main
GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW THIS SATURDAY!
By Erik List
Alger, WA - It's time to light up the sky this Saturday, July 6th, at Skagit
Speedway for the Les Schwab Tire Centers Fireworks Show. After Mother Nature
rained on our parade last Saturday, June 29th, this weekend, we bring the
360 Sprint Cars, Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds, and the Hornets out to
play.
After two weekends off, the 360 Sprint Cars are back for their fourth time
this year and the last time before the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals
on July 26-27. Through the previous three races, Trey Starks has won them
all, the Puyallup native has dominated Skagit Speedway behind the wheel of a
360. Starks leads the 360s points title with 372 total points. Cam Smith is
next closest at 304 points, and Colby Thornhill sits third with 296 points.
For the fifth time this year, the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds are back
at Skagit Speedway. Their last appearance was Saturday, June 15th (the
weekend before Dirt Cup), and Rick Smith got the win. Through those four
races, Tyson Blood got the first two wins of the year, James Bundy has one,
and Smith has the most recent win. With Blood's two wins, he sits atop the
points with 158, Jeff Westergard (who has put together a strong rookie year
in the Modifieds) sits second, and Adam Holtrop is in third. Westergard has
three top-five finishes and a top-ten through four features despite no race
wins.
After getting rained shortened last weekend, the Hornets are back to try it
again this weekend. Ian Buck and Wyatt Covert won the two heat races for the
Hornets last weekend. The top three points have stayed the same, with Brian
Michelson leading the way with Colin Sims and Scott Henry behind. Michelson
is still a perfect two-for-two in features contested at Skagit Speedway.
Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway
so you don't miss out on anything! We look forward to seeing you at the
track this Saturday for the Les Schwab Tire Centers Fireworks Show!!
Gates Open at 5pm
Will Call opens at 3:00pm
Hot Laps at 6:00pm
Racing starts at 7:00pm
Tickets are available online at
https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/
Adults $25
Jr-Sr-Mil $20
Kids 6 & under FREE
Family Pass $70 (2 adults & 2 juniors)
With break in IRA action, Hartmann to hit Outlaws tripleheader
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 3, 2024 – After bringing the first half of their 2024 season to a close with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, June 28, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are looking forward to meeting up with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series before taking on the remainder of the IRA schedule during the month of July.
Hartmann opened IRA competition at Beaver Dam Raceway by qualifying 20th in the 30-car field with a lap of 14.759 seconds.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver then gained one position in advancing from seventh to sixth in the second eight-lap heat race to secure a transfer spot to the 30-lap IRA main event.
After rolling off 18th in the 30-lap IRA main event, Hartmann came home with a 19th place showing in a race won by Max Guilford.
With 14 races remaining in the 2024 IRA season, Hartmann sits seventh in the IRA standings on the strength of four top-10 A-main showings in 13 IRA events.
The 87A Hartmann Racing team is set to take the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend off, before entering three NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series events over four days.
On Wednesday, July 10, Hartmann will compete in a makeup date for the rained-out June 1 Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial World of Outlaws event at Beaver Dam Raceway.
Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps and qualifying at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.
Hartmann will then head to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. for the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13.
Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m., qualifying at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. on both nights.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase –
Waldo Oil
The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Waldo Oil as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.
Located at 827 South First St. in Waldo, Waldo Oil provides fuel oils, propane gas, heating fuel, VP Racing Fuel, racing oil, and propane diesel services to the surrounding area.
To contact Waldo Oil, call 920-528-8232, email waldooil@live.com or visit waldo-oil-co.hub.biz.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Wednesday, June 10 – Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, July 12 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 13 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 16
IRA Events – 13
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Tony Jackson to Step Away From 410 Sprint Car Competition
While Focusing on Super Sportsman and Family
Newville, PA – July 3, 2024
by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Effective immediately, Tony Jackson has made the decision to step away from 410 Sprint Car Racing in the Scott Hess Racing no. 88 for the time being. While he will vacate the seat of the 410, Jackson will continue to drive for the team in the Super Sportsman ranks.
“I’m not quitting by any means, but I have some vacation planned and this is a good time to take a step back and take a breather” said Jackson, “We already kind of had a break planned, but this is a good time to try and reevaluate our program and see if we can’t get ourselves back on track as a team.”
Most recently, Jackson scored an 18th place finish on Friday during the Pennsylvania Speedweek opener for the team at Williams Grove Speedway, but failed to qualify for the A-main at BAPS on Sunday after finishing 14th in a B-main,
“When you have so much success in one division and then you go to the next one you expect to get your butt kicked,” said Jackson. “But when you go to a place where I’ve had so much success in BAPS and frankly just struggle, as a driver knowing we have the equipment and knowledge, it really weighs on you and that’s where I’m at.”
Following Jackson’s decision to step away from the 410 Sprint Car, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame driver Lance Dewease piloted the car at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night. Putting a veteran driver like Dewease in the car allowed for the team to gauge any potential issues that may be plaguing the rookie upstart 410 Sprint Car operation.
Dewease qualified 19th quickest out of 24 cars in attendance with a fastest lap of 13.020 seconds, before finishing sixth in a heat race to earn the 16th starting position for the A-main. He then advanced two positions in the feature to finish 14th.
Car owner Scott Hess appreciates Dewease stepping in for the night and believes the insight the veteran provided could be essential in the team’s future in the 410 ranks.
“I wish Tony was driving the car, but having the opportunity to put Lance in the car really came at the last minute and we figured he could maybe tell us what we’ve been doing wrong,” said Hess. “It took all of warmups and time trials for Lance to diagnose a throttle issue that may have been hurting us most the season in terms of speed and I can’t thank him enough for stepping in and lending a hand in a pinch.”
Jackson added that he was also grateful for the advice and knowledge Dewease provided.
“Lance is one of the best to ever do this deal, so having him in the car for a night or so was a no brainer in terms of helping us figure things out,” said Jackson. “He didn’t come in looking to take my ride and I was rooting for the team to do well and maybe find something. I wouldn’t say the results were what we hoped for, but the team learned from it and that’s what needs to happen to get us going.”
Hess emphasized that Jackson was still his driver, and he believes firmly in the talent the rookie upstart has. He noted that he was currently preparing the Sportsman for Jackson to run on Saturday at BAPS Motor Speedway and that any future plans for Jackson in the 410 would fully be in the hands of Jackson himself. He also added that there might be future opportunities for Dewease to run the car for a handful of shows if his schedule permitted.
“Look, I started this deal up because I believed in Tony and I still believe in Tony,” said Hess. “We’ve been friends for quite a while and coming off winning a ton of races in the Sportsman, I’m not sure any of us imagined just how hard this would be to break into the 410 ranks. “
“I want to be sure Tony’s heart is in this and I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for me and our sponsors and Tony regarding his family and career. Hopefully we can win a bunch of Sportsman races together and maybe Tony decides he wants to get back in the 410. If not, we’ll give Lance a few more cracks at things and we’ll just kind of play it by ear going forward.”
For Jackson, he’s incredibly grateful for all that Hess has done for him and continues to do for him and He’ll continue to strive for wins and success no matter what division he’s competing in.
“I just want to get back to having fun and competing for wins,” he said. “I put a lot of pressure on myself and Scott has kept telling me not to do that and just go out and drive relaxed. We’ll take some time for the family, try and win a few Sportsman shows, and the goal is to get back in the 410 and hopefully be better because of it.”
SEASON STATS – 24 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5, 2 top 10’s, 6 top 15’s, 12 top 20’s
UP NEXT – Saturday, July 6th at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA
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Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing secure 8th in Chico with Petaluma up next
By Gary Thomas
Chico, CA…Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing are locked and loaded to take on Petaluma Speedway this Saturday night, following an eighth-place result in Chico this past weekend with the NARC 410 Sprint Cars.
“The David Tarter Memorial in Chico was definitely a curveball of a night for sure,” Cox said. “There were some positives though and a lot of good learning in the main event for when we get back there for Gold Cup in August.”
The Clarksburg driver began the evening at Silver Dollar Speedway last Saturday by qualifying second in his group, before scoring a third-place finish in his heat race aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.
After a runner up result in the Dash, it placed him on the outside of the front row in the 35-lap feature.
“We timed in well and had a good run in both the heat and the dash,” he stated. “I fell to third on the start of the main and just rode around trying to figure out what the car liked, but I couldn’t get it dialed in perfectly.”
Once settling into third, Cox ran there for several laps, until getting over the edge slightly on a restart, dropping a few spots. The 30-year-old driver continued however and crossed the stripe in eighth at the checkered flag, continuing his string of consistent efforts as of late.
Cox spoke about trying to make things happen on a challenging surface during the main event. “On a restart everyone went to the bottom, and I tried to be a superhero on the cushion, but it bit me like it did many others. That allowed me to slip back a few spots, but I’m here to try my best and go forward. Sometimes that just doesn’t work out.”
Next up for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing is a trip to Petaluma Speedway for the $5,200-to-win David Lindt Memorial this Saturday.
“I’m excited for Petaluma on Saturday since the 42x has a great baseline at that track,” commented Cox, who continues to stand 3rd in the NARC standings. “I’m getting better there with each race, so I look forward to having the chance at trying to pull off another win. We will be racing with heavy hearts after losing our buddy Davy Thomas and I want nothing more than to win in his honor.”
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Silver Dollar Speedway Quick Recap-
Saturday June 29: Qualified (2nd), Heat Race (3rd), Dash (2nd), A-main (8th)
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-
Saturday July 6: Petaluma Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (David Lindt Memorial)
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Teichert Construction
Teichert is a construction company operating in California since 1887. Over the years, Teichert has grown into a diverse mix of businesses, most notably Teichert Construction and Teichert Materials. With a commitment to our family of employees, high quality of work, strong customer satisfaction, and giving back to the community, Teichert will continue to flourish in the 21st century and beyond.
Teichert is still family owned and operated today and continues to adhere to the basic principles of Adolph Teichert: Employees are like family – treat them that way and you will do well. Give back to your community. Be fair with your customers because they deserve it. And, never let go of our integrity. To learn more about the company visit https://www.teichert.com/
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Reinhardt Heating Up With Podium, Two Top 10’s During
Early PA Speedweek Action
By mraddicted2dirt on Jul 03, 2024 08:35 am
Bechtelsville, PA – July 3, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx
The first three months of the 2024 season were trying for Kyle Reinhardt. After a career-best 410 sprint car season in 2023 in which he recorded three wins and thirty top-ten finishes in sixty one races, the Neptune City, NJ native expected to pick up where he left off when he opened the new season.
It hasn’t worked out that way. The first dozen races resulted in just three top ten finishes, the best being a 7th.
The car that had been so good to him last year got dinged a bit late in the year and it just wasn’t the same after repairs were made over the winter. As Pennsylvania Speedweek approached, Reinhardt pulled out a fresh frame and things started to improve. Then during the opening weekend of Speedweek, Chris Shuttlesworth rejoined the team to turn the wrenches.
Now, four races into the Speedweek series, he has clicked
off three top ten finishes, including a podium at BAPS Motor Speedway in the
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars,
Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 28, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 1
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 34 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 10th (14)
DATE: June 30, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 3
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (1)
DATE: July 1, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 4
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 13th, Heat 4th (7), A-main 13th (14)
DATE: July 2, 2024
Event: PA Speedweek – Night 5
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 24 cars, Qualifying 17th, Heat 5th (6), A-main 8th (14)
BACK ON TRACK
On opening night of PA Speedweek at Williams Grove, Reinhardt qualified 8th in Group B and logged a 3rd place finish in his heat race, putting him 14th on the grid for the main event.
The night’s finale was a confidence-builder for Reinhardt. Despite getting crossed up early and slipping back as far as 18th, he drove back to a 10th-place finish by the end of the night.
Saturday night’s event at Lincoln Speedway rained out just after time trials, sending the series on to night three at BAPS Motor Speedway.
Everything clicked for Reinhardt on Sunday night. He timed 4th quick in Group B and went on to lead every lap to win his heat.
Drawing the pole for the feature certainly isn’t a bad thing, although it may have worked against Reinhardt Sunday. The high side was the fast way around BAPS Motor Speedway and he was lining up on the low side.
At the completion of lap one, Reinhardt had settled into third and was working to reel Danny Dietrich and Anthony Macri in. When the dust settled after thirty laps, the top trio remained the same. It was Reinhardt’s first podium of the season.
Back at Lincoln on Monday night with 36 teams on hand, Reinhardt qualified 13th in Group B, then pushed forward to a 4th place finish in his heat race after starting 7th. He went on to log a 13th place finish in the A-main.
On night five of PA Speedweek at Grandview Speedway, Reinhardt’s night got off to a tough start. He timed 17th overall and finished 5th in his heat race.
It was in the feature that Reinhardt bounced back. Showing that he made the right adjustments, he advanced six spots to an 8th place finish.
“We are finding speed and consistency this week. We’re
looking forward to continuing to build on that.”, Reinhardt said.
UP NEXT
Reinhardt currently sits 6th in the PA Speedweek points with five races remaining.
Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Thu 7/4 – Hagerstown Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway
Sun 7/7 – Selinsgrove Speedway
SEASON STATS
20 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 13 top 15’s, 16 top 20
Kyle Reinhardt rides the cushion at WIlliams Grove Speedway
on opening night of the 2024 PA Speedweek series. (Photo Credit: Jeremy
Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
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Rules Update Posted For 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (July 3, 2024) Announcing prior
to the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink the use of
common frame rules utilized by Midget sanctioning bodies for the 2025 event,
the final set of rules for the Chili Bowl has been published.
Along with the Chili Bowl frame guidelines, the rules
include information that has been published on the entry form for several
years regarding body panels, fuel usage, wheel covers, etc., as well as
information that is normally stated during the daily driver’s meeting.
“We want to make sure everyone knows what to expect and can
find the information without any issues, and really, the only thing that’s
been added that was different from 2024 is the frame guidelines,” stated
Tulsa Expo Raceway Technical Director Cody Cordell.
The rules are posted at
https://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=957815. The file listing
is on the About tab. Cars must pass inspection before being allowed on track
for practice or competition. That process will begin on Saturday, January
11, at Noon.
Any questions can be directed to Cody Cordell by calling
(918) 407-1879 or email ccordell@dirtcar.com.
The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals takes place January
13-18, 2025, under the giant roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. Fans
unable to attend the Chili Bowl Nationals can watch every lap live at
http://www.floracing.com.
For continued updates on the Chili Bowl Nationals, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Chili Bowl Nationals can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com.
Estenson Wins at Brown County Speedway and Hard Charges at Casino Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - WATERTOWN, S.D. (July 2, 2024) - Tim Estenson produced his second feature triumph of the season last Friday during his debut at Brown County Speedway.
Estenson advanced from third to second place in a heat race before winning the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event at the dirt track in Aberdeen, S.D.
"In the heat race the track was pretty slick with a lot of character," he said. "We were the last in the feature redraw and were fortunate the No. 3 was left so we started the feature third.
"There was a rain delay for a while. They reworked the track and got it smoothed out. It was hammer down. We got into second in the first couple laps. I was running behind the leader and he got into a lapped car so we inherited the lead and set sail from there. I just tried to keep my nose clean and get through traffic the best I could. We were able to capitalize and get the win."
The weekend concluded on Sunday at Casino Speedway.
"It was super slick and technical in the heat race," he said. "We were running second for about half the heat race before we were able to take the lead. Then a lapped car spun out in turn four. I pinched it and spun to avoid when another car ran into us, which crunched the header and popped the right rear lead. Unfortunately, the heat race buried us, but that's racing."
Estenson rebounded from the DNF in the heat race by winning the B Main from fifth and charging from 21 st to seventh in the NOSA Series and MSTS 410 Sprint Cars sanctioned A Main. That earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.
"We had a really good car, but early the car was hopping and bouncing," he said. "We had a red with about eight laps to go. I guess the left rear shock came off the arm so I raced most of it without the left rear shock. We were able to drive up to seventh by the end of it so that was pretty good given where we started and the problem we had with the car."
Estenson has a tripleheader on tap this weekend with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., on Friday and Saturday before heading to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday. Estenson ranks third in the championship standings at Huset's Speedway.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 28 - Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D. - Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 1 (3).
June 30 - Casino Speedway in Watertown, S.D. - Heat race: DNF (3); B Main: 1 (5); Feature: 7 (21).
SEASON STATS -
17 races, 2 wins, 3 top fives, 8 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 13 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., for the Independence Celebration with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Truline Logistics
Truline Corporation was founded in 1962 as a single truck operator carrying produce from the West Coast to the Midwest and hauling beef and other agricultural products back to the West Coast. In more than six decades since, Truline has expanded and added facilities across the country as it continues to focus on tailoring service to meet the needs of customers while promoting a family culture and great quality of life for the people they work with. For more information, visit http://www.TrulineCorp.com .
"Truline is a very respected company that has focused on exceeding expectations both with its services as well as the way people are treated," Estenson said. "We're thrilled to have the support of Truline and we look forward to a successful year together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Hagar Nets 10 th Top 10 of Season on Tricky Track During USCS Series Event
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (July 2, 2024) - Derek Hagar posted his 10 th top-10 result of the season last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway.
Hagar advanced from sixth to fourth place in a heat race and from 10 th to seventh place in the USCS Series main event.
"The pill draw was man's best friend," he said. "If you could start up front and on the outside you were gold. The track was so hard and there was a lot of water on it so it stayed greasy all night. It finally started moving down about halfway through the feature and it was wide open from there on out. I passed three cars on the start and that was all she wrote."
The result snapped a six-race streak of podium finishes.
Hagar gets the opportunity to bounce back quickly with USCS Series races this Wednesday at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss., and Thursday at Clayhill Motorsports Park in Atwood, Tenn.
"We've had good success at both of those tracks," he said. "I love Magnolia and am really looking forward to getting back there. The weather isn't looking as good for Thursday. Our goal is to race, but we'll play it by ear to see what Mother Nature throws at us."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 29 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 7 (10).
SEASON STATS -
15 races, 6 wins, 8 top fives, 10 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss., and Thursday at Clayhill Motorsports Park in Atwood, Tenn., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines
DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.
"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Mallett Grateful for Opportunity to Shine With Brandon Anderson Motorsports
Inside Line Promotions - TULSA, Okla. (July 2, 2024) - Jordon Mallett wrapped up his driving duties for Brandon Anderson Motorsports last weekend during an ASCS National Tour doubleheader at Tulsa Speedway.
Mallett ended his time behind the wheel with one win, three top fives and seven top 10s in eight feature races.
"I'm grateful for the phone call and the opportunity to drive for them," he said. "They brought me in and treated me like family. This sport is a vicious sport and it's really cool when things work out and you can mesh with people. I felt we did a really good job of all meshing from the start. They gave us the equipment and resources to not only be fast and competitive each night, but to win. I felt I was able to do the job I was tasked with to the best of my ability. It's not easy to jump in someone else's car and to only have one night in eight races of finishing outside the top 10 showed how well we gelled."
Last weekend got off to a frustrating start with Mallett qualifying seventh quickest in his group. He placed seventh in a heat race and fifth in the B Main to transfer into the back of the main event. Mallett gained a pair of positions in the feature to end 18th.
"It was one of those nights when we just didn't seem to be good," he said. "We timed in terrible and just struggled to find balance at that track. It happens from time to time.
"That was the worst qualifying I'd had with the team. We hadn't qualified outside the top two in our group other than once or twice. We were buried and had to start at the back in all the races. That place is tough to pass on so if you get behind in qualifying you're really in a bad spot. Once our qualifying result was off like it was we knew it was going to be an uphill battle all night and it was."
Mallett rebounded on Saturday as he qualified third quickest in his group and won a heat race to advance into the dash. Unfortunately, rain wiped out the remainder of the racing program.
"It's a very humbling sport and I've learned you have to have a short memory," he said. "We worked on it Saturday and changed up quite a bit of stuff on the race car knowing what we'd dealt with the night before. We came out swinging more at our normal stride. I felt we had a really, really good race car and then the rain came. That was a disappointing way to end the night because I felt we had a car that could contend."
Mallett plans to take this weekend off before he returns to his sprint car July 13 at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 28 - Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 7 (6); B Main: 5 (6); Feature: 18 (20).
June 29 - Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: Rained Out (6).
SEASON STATS -
12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT -
July 13 at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Water for Christ
Water for Christ was established from the joint passions of sharing the Gospel of Christ and supplying clean water to villages in developing countries. For more information, visit http://www.WaterForChrist.com .
"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Alex Pokorski tallies third top-10, eyes Eagle River jaunt
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 2, 2024 – After exhibiting plenty of speed right of the box, Alex Pokorski held tight throughout the night to secure his third top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season behind the wheel of the No, 4 Akright Auto Racing Team car in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29.
The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car competitor opened the night by ripping off the overall fastest time in group qualifying among the 24 cars in the field with a lap of 13.363 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.
The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Award recipient started fourth and came home second in the first 10-lap High Limit heat race.
Pokorski rolled off eighth in the 25-lap MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main and hung around the top-10 on a tricky dry, slick and dusty racing surface throughout the event. The West Bend, Wis. driver rallied in the latter stages of the race to secure a seventh-place finish in a race won by Robbie Pribnow.
The result was Pokorski’s third top-10 A-main showing in five MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car main events during the 2024 campaign.
“The night started very well and we had a solid car all night,” Pokorski said. “Unfortunately, doing well early starts us mid-pack for the feature. I wish we were able to get past a few more cars in the feature, but that's racing sometimes.”
Paul Pokorski made his third start of the 2024 season behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.
Paul qualified 16th overall with a lap of 13.986 seconds before starting and finishing seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race. The 32nd-year driver then topped off the night by advancing three positions from the 17th starting position to finish 14th in the 25-lap main event.
“I thought the car was okay in qualifying in the heat race,” Paul said. “It wasn’t spot on, but it was okay. We made pretty big changes throughout the night and the crew worked really hard. The track was kind of different than most other nights and I thought pretty good considering all the rain we’ve had.”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to make its second trip to Eagle River Speedway for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event on Saturday, July 6 in Eagle River, Wis.
Also on the card are 600 Micro Sprints, 300 Junior Sprints, B Mods and the Milwaukee Stock Car Association Vintage Modifieds.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team will then return to The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.
In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Bonafide Security Solutions
Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to welcome Bonafide Security Solutions as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Based in Brookfield, Wis., Bonafide Security Solutions is Wisconsin's premier source of commercial and residential security hardware and services, offering safes, vaults, locks, surveillance, alarms, security systems, banking security equipment, master keys, deadbolt locks, padlocks and more.
Bonafide Security Solutions supports its clients with expert delivery, installation of products and prompt service from experienced fully licensed, bonded and insured professionals. Customers also benefit from Bonafide Security Solution’s high level of integrity and professionalism, which make the company a trusted business partner.
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Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, July 6 – Eagle River Speedway, Eagle River, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Kaleb Johnson Drives Forward During Double Duty at Knoxville Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson nearly recorded a pair of top-10 results at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday when he did double duty at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World.'
Johnson's best outing came in his own 410ci winged sprint car. He qualified 12 th quickest and advanced from third to second place in a heat race and from 10 th to eighth place in the main event.
"I felt it went pretty well," he said. "Even though we went out late in qualifying we laid down a decent lap. We had a decent starting spot in the heat race and got by a car to run second. That put us starting 10 th in the feature.
"I didn't get the greatest start. And I missed the bottom a couple of times and let a few cars get by me. I used a late-race caution to my advantage to get back to eighth. All in all, it was a solid night."
Johnson put together a strong charge while piloting a 360ci winged sprint car for Dennis Gainey.
"We qualified pretty well, but mistakes happen and we had the wrong tire on so we were disqualified," he said. "I passed a couple of cars in the heat race. Then in the B Main I passed a couple and lucked out with some cautions."
Johnson maneuvered from ninth to sixth place in a heat race and from ninth to third place in the B Main to transfer into the rear of the A Main.
"In the feature I was able to use the top, middle and bottom to pass cars when I needed," he said. "Going from 23 rd to 11 th isn't bad considering we got no points for qualifying."
The run that gained a dozen spots was the second-most positions improved in the race.
Johnson will return to Knoxville Raceway this Saturday to drive for Gainey before he ventures to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday to pilot his sprint car. Johnson currently leads the championship standings at the high-banked track.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 29 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 8 (10).
June 29 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: DQ; Heat race: 6 (9); B Main: 3 (9); Feature: 11 (23).
SEASON STATS -
18 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 15 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking
Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com .
"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Starks Aiming for Fourth Straight 360 Sprint Car Win at Skagit During Final Summer Nationals Tune-Up
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 2, 2024) - Trey Starks is heading to Skagit Speedway this Saturday for one last tune-up for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals.
The marquee event that pays $15,000 to win - one of the biggest payouts across the country for 360ci winged sprint cars - will be hosted by the track during the final weekend of July.
"We'll be using this Saturday as our last tune-up for the Summer Nationals," he said. "We've had good success at the track this season, especially in our 360 car. Hopefully we can put together another strong night to head into Summer Nationals on a roll."
Starks has won all three 360 sprint car races at Skagit Speedway this season to build a 68-point lead in the championship standings.
He competed in a 410 race at the track last Saturday, setting quick time in qualifying before advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race. Starks drew the outside front row for the main event.
"We had an initial start, which I got the lead," he said. "Unfortunately, there was a caution before a lap was completed. We had a second start. Me and another driver were racing hard on the top when I got over the cushion and spun around. The caution came out and we went to the back. On the third start of the race, and I haven't figured out how it happened, but we went to take off and right before we came out of turn four the car in front of me waved his hand and pulled out of the way so I pulled under him. We went into turn one and the car in front of me either stopped or was going caution speed. I climbed his left rear and tipped over. Then it started pouring."
The feature was rained out before it was completed.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 29 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: Rained Out (2).
SEASON STATS -
15 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 14 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record Podium at Cedar Lake Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (July 2, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel captured his 17 th podium result of the season last Saturday during the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular hosted by Cedar Lake Speedway.
The two-race weekend was cut in half after Friday's program rained out. Gravel was efficient throughout Saturday's show. He qualified third quickest and won a heat race - his 18 th of the season - to advance into the dash. Gravel then finished where he started - second - to garner the outside front row starting position in the main event.
"I thought it went well drawing a late pill and qualifying well," he said. "We won the heat race and got a good dash draw. The track had some character. We had some flashes of doing some good things, but came up a little bit short."
Gravel battled between second and third throughout the race before ending third.
"There's a couple of little things I could have done on the track different and the same with the car," he said. "Logan (Schuchart) was really fast in open air. I felt we could keep up on the bottom, but it just seemed we couldn't make as much speed on the top.
"It's always good to be on the podium. We didn't lead any laps, but we were close. It was a decent podium. We're not ecstatic over it, but we're not upset as well."
Gravel will take this weekend off before resuming World of Outlaws competition July 10 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., during the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and July 12-13 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., during the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40.
Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 58 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 29 - Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (2).
SEASON STATS -
32 races, 9 wins, 22 top fives, 28 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s
UP NEXT -
July 10 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., for the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and July 12-13 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Jackson Motorplex Gearing Up for World of Outlaws at FENDT Jackson Nationals Next Month
Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 2, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is only a few weeks away from visiting Jackson Motorplex for one of the top events of the season.
The dirt oval hosts the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals Aug. 15-17 with the World of Outlaws finale paying $25,000 to win and $2,000 to start.
The Midwest Sprint Touring Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing kick off the tripleheader on Aug. 15 with the 360ci winged sprint car main event paying $3,000 to win.
The World of Outlaws will take stage the next two nights with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing having a $2,500-to-win feature on Aug. 16 and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series a $5,000-to-win main event on Aug. 17.
A dozen drivers are committed to the World of Outlaws this season with the top seven each earning at least one victory so far this year. David Gravel leads the way with nine trips to Victory Lane.
Gravel is also the championship leader by 58 points over Donny Schatz. Carson Macedo is 80 points behind Gravel with Giovanni Scelzi 94 points out of the top spot.
Buddy Kofoid (148 points back), Logan Schuchart (180 points back) and Sheldon Haudenschild (242 points back) are drivers who have produced a triumph and are within 250 points of the top spot in the championship standings entering July.
Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Landon Crawley, Kraig Kinser and Bill Rose are other full-time World of Outlaws competitors.
Tickets to see 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' at Jackson Motorplex are on sale at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
The Jackson Motorplex season opener is Friday, July 12, for the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing.
UP NEXT -
July 12 for Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com
X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
Post pads notebook with solid PDTR run
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 2, 2024 – Negotiating a tricky track surface with the poise of a seasoned veteran gave Randy Post the opportunity to add to his stockpile of valued information for future implementation in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29.
In his third full PDTR program of the 2024 campaign, Post opened the night by timing in 19th in the 24-car field with a lap of 14.288 seconds.
The third-year Sprint Car racer then started fifth and placed seventh in the third PDTR-MSA eight-lap heat race, which was contested on a significantly undulating track surface.
“Qualifying went well,” Post said. “The car was a touch loose. We could have adjusted better for the track. The heat race was a mess. There were cars almost spinning all over on the start. That caused us to lose a spot right away, but the car felt good.”
After a track rework yielded a more level racing surface, the Oostburg, Wis. competitor started and finished 19th in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event, which was won by Robbie Pribnow.
“The feature went really well for it being a one-lane track,” Post said. “We tried finding different lines that worked. However, we just lost spots as soon as we came off the bottom. I would like to give the track crew huge props for helping to make the track smoother than it was in the heats. They did the best they could with the time they had and I appreciate them.”
The Randy Post Racing Team is set to take a short break from competition to address chassis and motor issues.
“We won’t be heading to Eagle River for the MSA race this Saturday,” he said. “I found out on Sunday morning that our chassis broke on Saturday night. So, we are going to get it up to R&H and see if we can have it back in time before the July 13th race at Plymouth. We also have some motor issues that need to be addressed before the next race.”
After taking the upcoming weekend off, the Randy Post Racing team is scheduled to return to action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.
In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the
2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright
Auto, Oostburg Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole
Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider,
Colton Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Randy Post Racing is pleased to have Akright Auto back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 5
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 4
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 4
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Tanner Carrick 7th at Silver Dollar Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to action in California over the weekend, Tanner Carrick recorded a seventh-place finish at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday night before a part in Saturday’s feature resulted in a DNF.
“We just have had some bad luck the last couple of weeks that we really need to shake,” Tanner Carrick said. “We have a fast racecar, but some things are just out of your control.”
Kicking the week off at the Brownell/Herseth Memorial on Friday night, Carrick timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T entry in third quickest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick’s third place finish moved him into the Dash where a third place finish there lined him up in the second row of the feature event.
A wild start to the feature, saw the field eventually start the race single file after a couple of stoppages prior to completing one lap. Once underway, Carrick jumped ito a second but a misstep saw him get out of shape and slip all the way back to 11th.
Once he regrouped, the Lincoln, CA pilot worked into ninth by the seventh lap and settled in as we worked around the tricky surface. Getting into eighth at the halfway point of the feature event, Carrick continued to battle and worked into seventh with just a few laps left in the feature event.
Hanging on to seventh, Carrick took the checkered flag with a Top-10 and turned his attention to Saturday’s David Tarter Memorial.
With 30 cars on hand for Saturday’s program, Carrick by timing in 11th quickest in his qualifying flight before a fourth place finish in his heat race locked him directly into the 35-lap feature event.
Taking the green flag from the 15th starting position, Carrick’s feature event was ultimately cut short. Getting off to a good start Carrick was able to make up ground early as he worked around the slick racing surface. Taking advantage of a couple of early cautions, Carrick was up into the Top-10 when an open red flag was needed on the 15th lap.
Continuing to run in 10th, Carrick worked his way into ninth on the 22nd lap, and just as he did, issues arose on the left front corner of his car, and his night came to an end 12-laps before the finish.
“Unfortuantely the studs ripped off the left front brake caliper during Saturday’s feature,” Tanner Carrick said. “I felt good all night, but that is just some of the bad luck we have been dealing with.
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 34, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 17, Top 10’s: 22
ON TAP: Carrick will drop the 360ci powerplant in this week as he heads to Placerville Speedway on Thursday night.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
POWRi National & West Midget Leagues Prepare For Independence Celebrations At Lake Ozark Speedway
Belleville, IL. (6/23/24) Rousing the anticipation surrounding the Fourth of July weekend with on-track jubilations and celebrations, the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues will next compete in one of the most highly anticipated two-day nights of thrills in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV at Lake Ozark Speedway on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.
Commencing into the holiday on Friday, July 5th with a return to Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are set to include the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.
Concluding the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to honoring one of the most decorated and renowned wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues, the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League
Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.
Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496389.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390527.
All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, and on Facebook at POWRi.
POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League Primes For Lake Ozark Speedway Independence Celebrations
Belleville, IL. (6/3/24) Stimulating the Fourth of July weekend with on-track jubilations and celebrations, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next compete in one of the most highly anticipated two-day on-track nights of battles and thrills in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV at Lake Ozark Speedway on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.
Launching into the holiday on Friday, July 5th in a return to the sanctioning home facility in Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are set to include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League as well as the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.
Concluding the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to honoring one of the most decorated and renowned wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League
Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.
Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496389.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390527.
All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, and on Facebook at POWRi.
POWRi War Prepares For Independence Celebrations At Lake Ozark Speedway
Belleville, IL. (6/23/24) Challenging into the Fourth of July weekend of on-track exhilarations and commemorations, the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League will next witness the revisit of one of the most highly anticipated double-dip of non-wing battles in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV events at Lake Ozark Speedway on July 5-6.
Opening the holiday Weekend on Friday, July 5th with a return to the sanctioning home facility in Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are slated to include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, POWRi National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.
Wrapping up the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to yearly honors of one of the most iconic wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League
Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at
https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.
Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence
Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
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FIFTY-FIVE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES THE REVIVAL OF FRED BROWNFIELD’S NORTHERN SPEEDWEEK TOUR
Fifty-Five Promotions proudly announces the revival of Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour. This exciting development came to fruition in November when the team recognized the potential to launch a 360 sprint car series in the Pacific Northwest. With diligent efforts, they connected with tracks across Washington and Oregon to orchestrate the tour. In a respectful tribute to the late Fred Brownfield, whose contributions significantly shaped dirt track racing in the region, the team sought and received approval from Debbie Brownfield to honor his legacy and naming the tour after him. The tour is set to commence on July, 20th with a two-day event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma WA. The Hall of Fame Tribute 360 Battle Royale begins Saturday, July 20th paying $3,000 to the winner and concludes Sunday, July 21st paying $5,000 to the winner. The tour then proceeds to Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR on Tuesday, July 23rd, before heading off to race at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR on Wednesday, July 24th. Capping off the tour is a two-day event at Skagit Speedway in Alger, WA on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th for the Bob’s Burgers and Brew 360 Summer Nationals, where competitors will vie for the 5th highest paying 360 race in the country, paying $15,000 to the winner. Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour is also set to feature one of the most generous points funds, rewarding the top competitors with substantial prizes, ensuring an exhilarating series that honors a racing legend. Additional information pertaining to the rules package and format will be released on Tuesday, July 2. Speedweek Points Fund Payout 1st place $9,200 2nd place $4,000 3rd place $2,000 4th place $1,000 5th place $500
For questions, please email info@SkagitSpeedway.com
SOUTHERN SHOOTOUT SERIES ANNOUNCES ‘25 SKED; INCLUDES MSR CO-SANCTION
July 1, 2024 – Lakeland, Florida – The BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series today announced their 2025 schedule. Keeping with a familiar theme, the series announced their 2025 season schedule earlier than most to give teams plenty of time to plan their 2025 season and secure possible sponsorship. The series is set to embark on its tenth season in 2025.
The schedule features 15 dates at Auburndale and Citrus County Speedway’s. Citrus County Speedway will host the series on 8 occasions while Auburndale is set to host the series on 7 occasions. All events will be 40-lap winged events in 2025 except for a couple special events.
The 10th anniversary season will kick off February 1, 2025, at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida and conclude December 13, 2025, at the same venue.
The schedule includes a couple of crown jewel events. The 4th annual Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 returns to Citrus County Speedway on November 8. A multi-day co-sanctioned event with the Must See Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts returns in 2025 and moves to Auburndale Speedway March 15, 2025. The initial co-sanction between the two series early this year proved popular and both series have made an agreement for the cooperation to continue in 2025.
Details and purse format for this special event will be announced shortly. It is expected to be an epic North / South Shootout event much like it was in the spring, bringing MSR’s national drivers to battle the sunshine state drivers for ultimate bragging rights.
2025 will mark the tenth anniversary of the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series. In the eight seasons contested so far, John Inman is the only driver to have won the series championship more than once. The series has become one of the most competitive pavement sprint car series in the country. Other champions in series history include Dave Steele, Johnny Gilbertson, Troy DeCaire, Sport Allen, Davey Hamilton Jr., and Daniel Miller.
2025 SEASON SCHEDULE
2/1 – Citrus County Speedway
3/15 – Auburndale Speedway (MSR co-sanction multi-day dates TBA)
4/12 – Auburndale Speedway
4/26 – Citrus County Speedway
5/10 – Auburndale Speedway
5/31 – Citrus County Speedway
6/14 – Auburndale Speedway
6/28 – Citrus County Speedway
8/9 – Auburndale Speedway
9/13 – Auburndale Speedway
9/27 – Citrus County Speedway
10/18 – Citrus County Speedway
11-8 – Citrus County Speedway (4th annual Sandi DeCaire Classic 41)
12/6 – Auburndale Speedway
12/13 – Citrus County Speedway
Austin Torgerson 10th at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night after taking part in the Dave Bradway Memorial at the beginning of the month, Austin Torgerson put together a solid showing as he scored a 10th place finish.
With 23 cars checking in and taking part in the track’s annual Kid’s Bike Night, Torgerson got the night underway by timing in 15th fastest in time trials.
Lining up fifth in his heat race, the Glendale, AZ driver hooked up in a torrid battle with his younger brother, Ashton who ran ahead of him in fourth. Working the low side, Torgerson pulled even with his brother, but did not quite have the drive he needed to overtake the position.
Finishing fifth, Torgerson then turned his attention to the 25-lap feature event where he was slated to take the green flag from 15th starting spot.
From the eighth row, Torgerson drover a very smart race on the extremely slick Placerville Speedway surface.
Taking advantage of a lap 2 tangle that took place in front of him, Torgerson was quickly into 11th when the race went back to green.
Slipping back to 13th during an extended green flag run, He was able to race back into 11th by the 14th lap. Continuing to fight for track position, Torgerson broke into the Top-10 with just six laps left in the race.
Settling into 10th as the final laps clicked off, Torgerson took the checkered flag and capped the weekend off in 10th.
ON TAP: Austin Torgerson will get back to Micro Sprint action this week as he will take part in CA Speedweek which kicks off on Tuesday. The week long event is in Lemoore, CA to open before heading to Visalia, CA on Wednesday night and then to Stockton, CA on Friday and Saturday.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-36, Wins-6, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-15
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Austin Torgerson by following Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.
Tony Gomes Tallies 6th Place Finish at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back to the famed bullring in Placerville, CA, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports had another solid night on the hill as Gomes scored a sixth place finish.
“It wasn’t the best night for us, it wasn’t bad by any means, but we all want to finish a few spots better,” Tony Gomes said. “I am really happy that we have a quick turnaround this week and we get to try again on Thursday and then hopefully again on Saturday night.”
With 23 cars on hand for John Padjen Kids Bike Night, Gomes kicked the night off by timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in fourth quickest in qualifying time trials.
A three-heat program was utilized on Saturday night, and Gomes found himself on the front row of his heat race where he needed to score a win to earn a spot in the redraw.
Getting the jump, the red flag was needed for a rollover, and it turned into an extended stoppage as a medical emergency in the grandstands needed the attention of the EMT’s.
Once the action resumed, Gomes was back on the throttle as he powered to the lead and never looked back. Picking up the win, he earned a spot in the redraw where the six pill put him in the third row of the 25-lap feature.
Moving into fourth after a lap two incident took out a pair of drivers that were running ahead of him, Gomes flirted with taking over the third position but settled into fourth.
Slipping back to fifth, Gomes fell to sixth on a lap 11 restart and then found himself on a battle for the Top-Five as he swapped the spot the next few laps. Losing the battle, Gomes settled into sixth and fell to seventh on the 23rd lap but was right back up into sixth a lap later as he chased after Ashton Torgerson and Austin Wood.
Making a couple late attempts to get into the Top-Five, Gomes capped his night off with a sixth place finish.
“My guys definitely worked hard to give us the best shot in the feature, we were just a little off,” Gomes said. “Big thanks to Cody, John, and Bobby for always working so hard, busting their butts. Also, thanks to Cody and Mandi for their continued support. Excited to get right back up to Placerville on Thursday.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on July 4th, and then again on the sixth.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-7, Wins-0, Top 5’s-1, Top 10’s-6
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Andy Forsberg Pockets Pair of Runner Up Finishes Over the Weekend
PETERSEN MEDIA: Andy Forsberg and the PHR Racing team had another strong weekend in Northern California. Running in both 410ci and 360ci competition over the weekend, the Auburn, CA driver recorded two second place finishes.
“Overall it was another strong weekend for our race team,” Andy Forsberg said. “Friday night the track was a little interesting with it being super slick on one end and very heavy on the other. You basically had to gear up for one end or other and hang on at the opposite end.”
Heading to Chico, CA on Friday night for the Brownell/Herseth Memorial, Forsberg bolted his 410ci powerplant in and kicked the night off by timing in sixth fastest in time trials.
Needing to pick up the win to qualify for the redraw, Forsberg’s second place finish lined the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax entry up eighth in the feature event.
When the feature came to life, Forsberg was able to begin working his way forward as he raced into the Top-5 by the fifth lap, and was into fourth on the seventh stanza. Running in fourth for 10-laps, Forsberg worked into second on the 17th lap and began to chase after Cole Macedo.
Closing in on Macedo in lapped traffic as the laps wound down, Forsberg was able to erase is gap but didn’t have enough time to mount a challenge for the top spot as he ended up with a second place finish.
Heading back to the Auburn, CA shop, the team swapped to their 360ci car and headed to Placerville Speedway on Saturday for weekly points action.
Timing in eighth fastest in time trials, Forsberg again needed to win his heat race to earn a berth in the redraw, but another second place finish put him seventh on the starting grid for the 25-lap finale.
A good start to the race saw Forsberg jump into fourth on the opening lap, and then a tangle with a few cars ahead of him jumped him into third with one lap scored officially.
Moving into second when the race came back to life, Forsberg chased after Bubba DeCaires until the yellow flew on the 10th lap and bunched the field back up.
The ensuing restart was unkind to Forsberg as he dropped a few spots and slipped back to sixth.
Getting his elbows up, Forsberg worked his way back forward and got into third on the 21st lap.
With his sights set back on DeCaires for second, a move on the final lap of the race saw him take second where he went on to finish.
“We had a really good start in the feature, but then there was a restart right around the halfway point that saw him basically give up all those spots we picked up in the early part of the race,” Forsberg said. “Fortunately, we had a really good car and I was able to make up the lost ground and we ended up getting back to a second place finish.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-19, Wins-2, Top 5’s-9, Top 10’s-10
ON TAP: Forsberg has a busy week ahead as he will be at Marysville Raceway on Wednesday, Placerville Speedway on Thursday, and then back at Placerville Speedway on Saturday.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Racing Returns to Huset's Speedway This Sunday for Metro Construction Night
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 1, 2024) - Huset's Speedway management has been working diligently to repair the facility since the water receded from the recent flooding that hammered the region.
Racing has been given the green light to return this Sunday for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
The MSTS 410 Sprint Cars joins the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars for the first time this season after the scheduled season opener rained out. Kaleb Johnson leads the championship standings at Huset's Speedway by 37 points over Justin Henderson with Tim Estenson ranking third - 53 points behind Johnson.
Mark Dobmeier is the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars points leader by two points over Estenson with Ryan Bickett (six points behind Dobmeier) rounding out the podium.
J.J. Zebell holds a six-point advantage over defending track champion Zach Olivier in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings with Tim Dann seven points out of the top spot.
Tyler Rabenberg is three points ahead of Koby Werkmeister with Brady Donnohue and Jacob Peterson both 12 points behind the leader in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Event tickets for all remaining Huset's Speedway events this season be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
Sunday for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
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HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Schatz hard charges for top-five at Cedar Lake; Wisconsin trio to
kick-off WoO July campaign
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4254 (-58)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, June 28th-29th
Event: Independence Spectacular
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: 4th (10th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 1, 2024) – Friday’s festivities may have been washed away by Mother Nature, but Saturday went on as planned, as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series resumed their 2024 campaign with a visit to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Donny Schatz, a ten-time World of Outlaws champion who is currently second in the 2024 title chase, concluded the Independence Spectacular with his 15th top-five of the season, doing so with a fourth-place result after starting from the outside of row five.
Impressive enough, the six-position charge was good enough to secure the Fargo, North Dakota, native the evening’s Hard Charger Award – given to the driver who advances the most feature positions. Schatz kicked-off preliminary competition with the tenth-fastest qualifying time overall, followed by a fourth-place finish during his respective heat race.
As noted, Schatz is currently second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase, trailing David Gravel by a mere 58 markers heading into a busy July slate. Schatz owns 27 top-ten appearances in 31 World of Outlaws contests, 15 of which within the top-five, as well as a pair of victories – his most recent in Pevely, Missouri.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with an off weekend, followed by
a trio of Badger State starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot
Raceway (July 12-13).
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 31
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 15
Top-10s: 27
Xavier Doney pleased with High Limit performances; Natalie Doney finds
top-ten at Double-X
POWRi double highlights Independence Day weekend agenda
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (July 1, 2024) – It was a stout week in the Show-Me State for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and Doney-Lawson Racing, and despite the fierce competition, their performances were powerful, highlighting all outcomes with a top-ten accomplished by Natalie in a 305ci sprint car start at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.
Natalie, who finished sixth in the $1,200-to-win 305 staple, is certainly no stranger to rock-solid performances in her home state of Missouri, earning three top-tens during the month of June alone including a fourth-place result at Nevada Speedway on Saturday, June 15.
Xavier Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, No. 74 sprint car, may have missed the top-ten in his recent week of competition, but the overall outcome was just as impressive, concluding Lucas Oil Speedway’s High Limit Racing Diamond Classic preliminary with a 16th-place score on Friday, June 28.
Competing with some of the best open wheel aces in the country including James McFadden, Brad Sweet, and eventual winner, Tyler Courtney, Doney started tenth on the evening’s A-Main grid, securing his place within the Diamond Classic main event with a runner-up finish during heat race competition.
Xavier’s Lucas Oil Speedway conclusion was his best of the week, ending Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl, also featuring the High Limit Racing “High Rollers,” with a B-Main appearance on Wednesday, June 26; he advanced two positions from ninth to finish seventh.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will
continue their 2024 campaign with POWRI 410 Outlaw Sprint and POWRi WAR
Sprint starts at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday and
Saturday, July 5-6.
Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 305ci sprint car campaign with upcoming starts at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Big Wheel podiums at Beaver Dam; WoO Wisconsin invasion
looms
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Mother Nature may have ruined Big Wheel’s Friday visit to Outagamie, but Saturday’s visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, went on as planned, concluding the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series program with a podium performance – his second podium in less than a week.
Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished third in the aforementioned podium outcome, improving six positions after commencing action from row five. Impressive enough, Thiel’s entire preliminary effort was noteworthy, launching action with the fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by a third-place finish during heat race competition.
As noted, Thiel’s podium was his second in less than a week, also finishing third at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Podiums obviously included, Thiel’s top-five count now stands at seven on the season.
“Happy with our efforts at Beaver Dam. The guys have been working really hard on our program, so I’m happy to see everything paying off,” Thiel stated. “An early draw really set the tone for us, and to set quick time was really motivating, as well…we were struggling in that department. I think we were good enough to win, just ran out of laps. We’ll work to put this momentum to use when the Outlaws come to town.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with an off
weekend, followed by World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts at Beaver Dam
Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13).
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 12
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Westfall to continue USAC season with starts in Illinois and Indiana
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 1, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FOREST, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – It was an elbows-up weekend at Macon Speedway for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, and although the Buckeye State wheelmen were shy of the top-ten in each of their weekend outings, there were plenty of positives to consider, ultimately highlighting the Top Gun doubleheader with a three-position charge to 12th on Friday, June 29.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M non-wing sprinter, kicked-off his weekend at the Macon bullring with a 16th-place score on Friday, June 28.
Although a few days until competition resumes, Westfall’s USAC schedule will return to Illinois on Wednesday, July 3.
“A so-so weekend for the team. We wanted a little bit more out of our performances, especially after coming off of a win. But we’ll work to get a better start on our July schedule on Wednesday,” Matt Westfall explained. “Regardless, a big thanks to Ray Marshall and all of Ray Marshall Motorsports. He allows us to go out and do this every weekend and I’m privileged to be a part of it.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with upcoming starts in Illinois and Indiana.
The team will visit Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Wednesday, July
3, followed by a doubleheader at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville,
Indiana, on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Brown scores $6,000 at Knoxville; Will return to Sprint
Car Capital of the World July 6
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 1, 2024) – Brown’s weekend may have commenced on the wrong foot, but things improved in a hurry for the Higginsville, Missouri, native, eventually concluding the last weekend of June with a triumph at the Sprint Car Capital of the World on Saturday, June 29. Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, launched his winning effort from fifth on the grid, taking command from Emerson Axsom following a restart with four to go.
Although it was Brown’s first win of the season, the victory was the 66th of his career at Knoxville Raceway, kicking off preliminary competition with the second-fastest qualifying time followed by a runner-up finish during heat race competition. Impressive enough, the team was forced to swap engines after qualifying time trials – a slight hiccup in a solid evening effort.
As noted, Brown’s weekend got underway on the wrong foot, eventually missing main event competition with High Limit Racing at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Friday, June 28.
“Overall, a great night for this Casey’s | FVP team. Our preliminary effort was almost flawless, and although we were forced to swap engines after qualifying, the guys were ready and prepared and did a phenomenal job in getting that completed,” Brown stated. “The car was really maneuverable all night long. A little bit of chaos there at the end with Austin (McCarl) and Chase (Randall) getting together, but that set up the late restart that we needed. The plan was to do the opposite of what Emerson Axsom did..he went to the bottom and I ripped the top to get it done.
“That was a much needed win for this team. It wasn’t an easy start to the season, but the guys continued to come to work with a great attitude. Chad Morgan, Justin Lawyer, Dustin Brenneman, Lath Hicks…super proud of their efforts and I’m excited to give Knoxville another go this weekend.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 6.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 15
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
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Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,300
convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to
become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest
pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods,
quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza,
donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and
snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched
service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that
is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive
price.
The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive, RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.
FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry’s highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.
ABOUT BRIAN BROWN RACING:
Brian Brown Racing is a professional winged sprint car team that is based in
Grain Valley, Mo. Brian Brown, who is the owner and driver, has amassed 200+
total feature victories, as well as six track championships at the famed
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.BrianBrownRacing.com.
Wilson fifth at Attica; Moler, Beaver Dam, Wilmot on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – Initially, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing had planned on joining the Greatest Show On Dirt at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, but with transporter issues still a threatening factor, the team elected to stay closer to home, and their decision certainly paid off, concluding their Friday visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, with another top-five.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, improving three positions after starting from the outside of row four. The former All Star champion, as well as former Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, now owns seven top-five appearances on the season, simultaneously increasing his top-ten count to nine.
Wilson’s preliminary effort commenced with a runner-up performance during heat race competition.
“I think once we get these bugs worked out of our truck and trailer, we should be distraction free,” Wilson admitted. “Regardless, things worked out well on Friday. The plan is to hit the road a little bit these next few weeks beginning with a trip down to Moler on Friday. The plan is to head to Wisconsin immediately after and join the Outlaws at Beaver Dam and Wilmot.”
ON DECK: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with an OVSCA start at Moler Raceway Park in Bethel, Ohio, on Friday, July 5, followed by World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13).
SPECIAL THANKS: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/ X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 7 Top-tens: 9 Wins: 0
Randall and TKS Motorsports set future aim on Knoxville
and Huset’s
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports’ June slate is officially complete, and although their last start of the month concluded short of the goal – getting caught up in a late race incident that negated their podium potential – there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a heat race victory, kicking off the evening with the eighth-fastest qualifying time overall.
Randall, driver of the Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprinter, was third at the time of the aforementioned incident, collected by a spinning Austin McCarl.
In addition, Randall and TKS Motorsports joined High Limit Racing in Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl on June 26; they were scored 16th.
“Not the way we wanted to end our month, but we know we were good on Saturday. Those things happen, and unfortunately, they are most likely going to happen again. Regardless, we’re excited to roll into the month of July,” Troy Renfro, owner of TKS Motorsports, explained. “We are very proud of Chase and what he’s been able to accomplish so far this year. We’re ready to move ahead and aim big.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
visits to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 15
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Andrews ninth in Attica visit; Full AFCS weekend ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – Back-to-back Attica Raceway Park starts resulted in back-to-back Attica Raceway Park top-ten finishes for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, continuing their top-ten streak with a ninth-place score on Friday, June 28.
Andrews, a former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion and ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, No. 15C sprint car, improved two stops to achieve his top-ten outcome, kicking off preliminary competition with the fifth-fastest time of 30 entries, racing on to finish third in his respective heat race.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature ruined any chances of repeat success on Saturday; the event was eventually canceled.
“Things are improving and we’re excited about that. Still short of where we want to be, but progress is good and we’ll continue to improve,” Andrews noted. “Just hats off to everyone who plays a part in this team. It’s been a struggle to build momentum, but you have to start somewhere. We’ll head into the AFCS pair with hopes of continuing this forward progress.”
ON DECK: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full AFCS weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.
SPECIAL THANKS: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/ News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 0 Top-Tens: 3
Eliason and RSR rally big in Wheatland; Knoxville visit ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – It was a hard-fought week in the Show-Me State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing, and despite missing the top-ten in each of their High Limit Racing starts at Lake Ozark Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which an impressive rally in Lucas Oil Speedway’s Diamond Classic opener on Friday, June 28.
Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, No. 8 sprint car, finished 12th in the aforementioned Diamond Classic start, commencing main event competition from 26th on the main event grid. Although “Hard Charger” worthy, the Visalia, California, native just missed achieving the nightly award, as Chris Windom was able to advance 15 spots in the same main event.
Just two nights prior in Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl, Eliason finished 13th, maintaining his mid-pack presence after lining up five spots better.
Saturday’s Diamond Classic finale was eventually canceled due to Mother Nature.
“Not the success we were looking for, but the highs definitely outweighed the lows and we’ll move into our July schedule relatively satisfied,” Eliason explained. “The schedule only gets bigger and better from here, so we’ll head into July with our heads up and we’ll keep working toward that next win.”
ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Saturday, July 6.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.
Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 15
SPECIAL THANKS: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center, Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Reutzel victorious at Sprint Car Capital of the World;
Mid-Season championship ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 1, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Winning has been the goal from day one, and for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), their goals have certainly been reached, once again claiming victory at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, this time nailing down a $2,000 score in the Knoxville Raceway 360 sprint car program on Saturday, June 29. The victory was Reutzel’s fourth of 2024 in the 360 ranks, simultaneously securing the 13th of his career.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s familiar Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, secured his 360 triumph within the last few circuits, capitalizing on a late-race caution and ensuing restart. Impressive enough, the former three-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion started 11th on the feature grid, driving his way to a top-five position by lap six.
In addition, Reutzel finished fifth during the 410 sprint car portion of Saturday’s program, commencing competition from one spot better. The Clute, Texas, native now owns 18 top-five scores on the season, increasing his win total to seven since the start of the year.
“The track was absolutely phenomenal,” said Reutzel. “It was the best track all year, so maybe that will shut all the crybabies up who have been (complaining) about the track all year. The Dunkin’s do a great job, and you can’t tell me otherwise.”
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s Mid-Season Championship on
Saturday, July 6.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.
Stats:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 21
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
RACING RETURNS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY ON JULY 13TH
(Perris, CA, June 30, 2024) After taking this Saturday night
off, racing will return to Perris Auto Speedway on July 13th in a show
headlined by the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Joining the
#1 traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi will be the GAS
Chassis Young Gun Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprint Cars, and the PASSCAR Super
Stocks and American Factory Stocks. LKQ Pick Your Part will present the next
Night of Destruction on Saturday, August 10th. Spectator gates for both
shows will open at 5:00 p.m. and racing will begin at 7:00.
Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy tickets in advance, there will be plenty available at the ticket window every race night.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS
September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com
Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/
GAS Chassis
Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/
Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/
Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/
Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/
LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/
Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/
Mike’s Produce
Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/
Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/
Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/
Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/
Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/
Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/
Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/
4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/
For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.
Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl
Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/
Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/
DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.
mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.
Independence Day celebration launches big week at Placerville Speedway
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…Placerville Speedway is set to host a pair of special events this week, including the much-anticipated Freedom Fireworks showcase on Thursday, followed by Red Hawk Casino Night on Saturday July 6th.
This year’s Fourth of July Spectacular features three divisions in competition including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks.
The evening will be capped off in style with a massive fireworks display to commemorate the holiday. As always, patriotic music will be pumped out all night long via the PA system, during one of the most popular shows of the season.
Grandstand seating on July 4th is reserved. All kids 11 and under will be admitted free in the stands. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070424
Russell Motorsports Inc. offers Happy Hour until 6pm in the grandstands featuring discounted Coors Light and Coors Banquet at the beer booth. Live music will be performed by Ed Wilson pre-race from 3-6pm in the shaded entertainment zone behind the stands.
Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr. and Oakley’s Nick Baldwin bring the Winged Sprint Car, Late Model and Pure Stock point leads into the Fourth of July show respectively.
Hopkins is fresh off an impressive victory last Saturday, where he came from the rear to win his second career Placerville Winged 360 feature. Anthony Slaney captured gold in the Ltd Late Model main event last week while Kevin Jinkerson took home the Pure Stock finale.
The Freedom Fireworks event launches a busy week that also sees Placerville Speedway in action on Saturday July 6th for Red Hawk Casino Night at the races.
A four-division ‘Thunder in the Foothills’ championship program will showcase the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USAC Western States Midgets, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints.
The event on July 6th also kicks off free parking for fans every Saturday in July thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association.
Tickets and Details:
As noted, grandstand seating during the Freedom Fireworks event on Thursday July 4th is reserved. Adult tickets cost $20 while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. All kids 11 and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070424
Grandstand seating is then general admission on Saturday July 6th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $20, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070624
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks
Saturday July 6: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints | Red Hawk Casino Night
Saturday July 13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints | Burger Night presented by Kings Meats
Empire Super Sprints CNY Speedweek Kicks Off Wednesday
By Curtis Berleue (LaFargeville, NY) | Each season, one of the most anticipated events on the Empire Super Sprints schedule is the CNY Speedweek. Consisting of five nights of action in a row at five different tracks, it is one of the most grueling yet rewarding weeks of the season for 360 sprint car drivers in the northeast.
This year’s version will kick off on Wednesday, July 3 at the Can-Am Speedway in LaFargeville, NY. Just minutes from the Canadian border, the 4/10-mile oval is the traditional CNY Speedweek kick-off venue. Last year, Jordan Poirier sat in victory lane to start the week.
The following night, Thursday July 4, the tour will head south to the Utica-Rome Speedway. While this is the first trip of the season to Utica-Rome, three ESS events were at the track last year. In 2023, Paulie Colagiovanni, Danny Varin and Matt Farnham all found victory lane at the Vernon, NY facility.
Friday night, July 5, will see the second for three scheduled ESS events in 2024 at the Brewerton Speedway in Brewerton, NY. Earlier this season, it was Danny Varin who sat in victory lane. After the action on Friday evening, drivers and crews can look forward to the annual pit party.
One night later, the stars and cars of the Empire Super Sprints will head just a few minutes up the road to the Fulton Speedway for night number four on the week, on Saturday July 6. Two ESS events have already been completed at Fulton in 2024, with Jason Barney picking up the season opener on April 26, and the Memorial Day weekend event on May 25th falling to rain.
Rounding out the week will be the first of two stops in 2024 at the Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY. Local modified ace Larry Wight has been tough to beat in a sprint car at the 3/8-mile venue in recent years, having picked up the two most recent A-Mains held in 2022 and 2023.
Each event on the CNY Speedweek calendar will see a boosted purse, with the winner earning a cool $2,500. Special CNY Speedweek merchandise will be available to purchase at the ESS apparel trailer in limited supply at each track throughout the week. Additional information for each night, including admission prices and an order of events, can be found on each track’s website/social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), Twitter (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Wednesday, July 3 – Can-Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
Thursday, July 4 – Utica-Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
Friday, July 5 – Brewerton Speedway – Brewerton, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
Saturday, July 6 – Fulton Speedway – Fulton, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
Sunday, July 7 – Weedsport Speedway – Weedsport, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
WILMOT RACEWAY MONDAY, JULY 1 CAR LOAD/FIREWORKS NIGHT & WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINTS EVENTS JULY 11-13 NEXT AFTER JUNE 29 CANCELLATION
Mother nature wins for the fourth time out of eight
scheduled oval track events at the Wilmot Raceway 1/3-mile oval on Saturday,
June 29.
Track officials made the call late Saturday morning, June 29, due to over
1.5 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, combined with little sun and humid
conditions, the track was too saturated.
Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway
carload night Tuesday, July 2.
Next up is another event which was effected by Mother Nature as Wilmot Raceway officials moved the Independence Celebration Car Load & Fireworks Night ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again.
Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks.
On the July 1 Independence Celebration car load and fireworks night program are Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprints, B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair Bandits and Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints.
Special grandstand admission July 1 is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seat belted, paid upon entrance to the fairgrounds.
Races will still be normal start time of 6:45 p.m. Pits open at 3pm with all pit passes $30.00. Grandstands open at 5pm, hot laps at 5:45pm. Fireworks are planned around 9:15 pm.
For updated information phone trackside race line
262-862-2090, check official track website wilmotraceway.com or official
Raceway Facebook page.
Find more details at: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets/1375992
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 26, 2024)--Wisconsin will welcome the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year
during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot
Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13.
In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music
starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the
usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 14. For
complete information as well as camping availability, check the Wilmot
Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or the official Wilmot Raceway Facebook
page.
The Kenosha County Fair/Wilmot Raceway World of Outlaws weekend activities
begin on Thursday, July 11 with a fish fry by Twisted Quisine Catering 5
until 8 p.m.(or while supplies last), yard games along with Wilmot Raceway
Grill and The Garage open for food and beverages. Music provided by Nick Gz
5:30-9:30 p.m. This event is open to the public as well as campers.
On Friday, July 12 will feature baked goods at the Wilmot Raceway Grill 7
until 9 a.m. Lunch will be available 1 until 5 p.m. at Raceway Grill with
The Garage open. A scavenger hunt for youngsters is planned. Pits open at 2
p.m. with grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Nashville recording artist Eli Agler
& The Faster Horses will perform a concert commencing 30 minutes following
conclusion of the race program.
Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast at $10 per person ages 7 and
over. Campers receive 4 complimentary pancake breakfast tickets.
Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Hartland, Wis. home, World of
Outlaws Rookie contender, 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410 Winged Sprint Car
Champion, and 11-time IRA Winged Sprint Car Champion will have his car on
display and sign autographs 8 until 9 a.m.
Raceway Grill and The Garage will be open serving lunch and beverages 2
until 5 p.m.
Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands at 4 p.m. Best Dressed Race Gear
Contest will be held when stands open.
Red Rock It Band will perform a concert 30 minutes following conclusions of
the race program.
For ticket or pit pass information, contact SLS promotions which is leasing
the facility for the race event.
WingLESS Sprints are on the program both days.
For information or updates on Wilmot Raceway events or camping, phone
trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or
official Raceway Facebook page.
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The World of Outlaws two-day event will see the best Sprint Car drivers in the country battle for $12,000 paydays both nights at the 1/3-mile track.
California’s Carson Macedo, who’s in contention for the 2024 World of Outlaws title, has turned Wilmot into one of his best tracks, having won the last two Series races there. His win last year started a resurgence for the Jason Johnson Racing driver after a crash a few weeks earlier.
The event will be the final home state weekend for Wisconsin resident Bill Balog. He’s a 23-time winner at Wilmot, most recently winning with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in August last year.
In his first return to Wisconsin this year, Balog finished eighth at Beaver Dam Raceway.
They’ll be joined by the likes of 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz – who won at Wilmot in 2019 – current Series points leader David Gravel – who has four Series wins at Wilmot – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Logan Schuchart and more.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 12-13
Location – Wilmot, WI
Track Record – 12.397 seconds by Mike Reinke on Aug. 21, 2021
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (July 8, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ9PfqcaZA
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Wilmot –
2023 – Carson Macedo on July 8
2022 – Carson Macedo on July 9
2021 – Brad Sweet on July 10
2020 –David Gravel on July 11
2019 – Donny Schatz on July 13
2018 – Brent Marks on June 2
2017 – David Gravel on July 29
2016 – David Gravel on July 30
2014 – David Gravel on May 9
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 1
2006 – Mark Dobmeier on Oct. 14
Rain postpones Night 2 of Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 29, 2024) - A heavy downpour
immediately after qualifying with a strong thunderstorm soon following
forced postponement of Saturday night's Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Kubota High Limit Racing and Lucas Oil Speedway officials
are searching for a viable makeup date later in the season. Follow the Lucas
Oil Speedway Facebook page and the Kubota High Limit Racing Facebook page
for updates in the near future.
Tickets will be good for the makeup date or equal value of
any other event on the Lucas Oil Speedway schedule. Pit pass armbands are
good for any event of equal value for 12 months.
Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis won the Kubota High Limit
Series feature on Friday night, beating series points leader Brad Sweet.
Rico Abreu set a new track record on Saturday prior to the
rain with a lap of 12.829 seconds during Qualifying Group B. Abreu, of St.
Helena, Calif., displaced the previous mark of 12.998 held by Garet
Williamson of Columbia, in the POWRi 410 Bandit Sprint Series on Aug. 19,
2023.
The Heartland Modified Tour also was scheduled to compete
again on Saturday after Tyler Davis won Friday night's USRA Modified
feature.
LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (June 29, 2024)
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic
410 Winged Sprints
Qualifying Group A - 1. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:12.866[14]; 2.
8-Cory Eliason, 00:13.045[15]; 3. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:13.066[6]; 4. 12X-Roger
Crockett, 00:13.083[5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.101[9]; 6. 13-Justin Peck,
00:13.116[4]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell, 00:13.133[1]; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen,
00:13.150[2]; 9. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.233[12]; 10. 55-Chris Windom,
00:13.385[7]; 11. 77-Jack Wagner, 00:13.434[10]; 12. 45X-Jace Park,
00:13.496[3]; 13. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 00:13.589[8]; 14. 98P-Miles Paulus,
00:13.636[11]; 15. 8S-Steve Short, 00:13.870[13]
Qualifying Group B - 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:12.829[7]; 2.
1-Brenham Crouch, 00:12.912[11]; 3. 74-Xavier Doney, 00:12.929[5]; 4.
14-Corey Day, 00:12.933[14]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.979[10]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne,
00:13.023[4]; 7. 23-Garet Williamson, 00:13.080[2]; 8. 19H-Hunter
Schuerenberg, 00:13.159[8]; 9. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.376[9]; 10.
9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.420[3]; 11. 79-Gage Montgomery, 00:13.450[12];
12. 73-Samuel Wagner, 00:13.539[6]; 13. 75-Tyler Blank, 00:13.807[1]; 14.
22M-Rees Moran, 00:14.051[13]
Casey's Thursday Night Thunder next: A big July 4th
celebration is coming up on Thursday when Lucas Oil Speedway plays host to
its annual Casey's Thursday Night Thunder Kids' Night at the Races Presented
by State Tech.
All four of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Championship Series
will be in action with a giant fireworks display following the racing
action. A big highlight will be the Kids Bicycle Giveaway during
intermission. The speedway is asking drivers, sponsors and race fans for
help in donating new bicycles for youngsters ages 5-through-12 for the
giveaway.
Those interested can bring bicycles to the speedway office
during business hours or to the office before Thursday's races. Cash
donations which will be used for the purchase of bicycles also will be
accepted.
The kids can sign up at the RCR Designs Jr Fan Club table
before intermission for a chance to enter a drawing for the new bicycles of
various sizes.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 with hot laps at 6:30 and
racing at 7:05.
For ticket information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
SHARON FALLS VICTIM TO MOTHER NATURE ON SATURDAY FOR THE 2ND TIME OF 2024
June 29, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...For the first time since the scheduled May 11 opener, Mother Nature takes the checkered flag at Sharon Speedway. With early morning rain and a high likelihood of thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening, the decision was made to cancel Saturday night's racing program. Unfortunately it was the second time rain claimed a "Super Series" event presented by Bala Management.
There will be no racing over the 4th of July holiday. The next event will be Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 as the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Models will run a complete show each night. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods will also be on the card on Friday night, while the HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds will compete on Saturday night. For reserve tickets and advance general admission visit https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711#/?view=list&start=2024-07-01&end=2024-07-31&includePackages=true. For camping, VIP fan suite and patio suite seats visit https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/
Also, it was announced this week that the Saturday, July 20 "Steel Valley Thunder" program will feature $10 general admission, free hot dogs, and $2 beers. Stay tuned for additional details.
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter @sharonspdwy.
DYER MOTORSPORTS BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AND PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY RESULTS
(Yucca Valley, CA, June 27, 2024) After a tough weekend in the California Lightning Spring Car Series race at the Bakersfield Speedway, Jeff Dyer headed to Perris Auto Speedway for last Saturday night’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race. However, his night ended under a strange circumstance. Dyer and his son Seth will have this weekend off before returning to action on July 6th at the newly reopened Santa Maria Speedway.
The prior week at Bakersfield, Jeff was in a strange ride. After he detonated an engine in the #4 car at Ventura, six-time series champion Bobby Michnowicz loaned him his backup car for the race at the “Okie Bowl.” Seth, 17, was in his familiar #4JR. The teen, who presently owns family bragging rights in CLS, came into the event fourth in points. He was the seventh-fastest qualifier on the night with a lap of 15.937. Jeff, who was having some issues with his loner ride, timed in at 15.971.
For the second weekend in a row, Seth won his heat race. Jeff was matched against his youngest offspring in the same race, and placed third, directly behind his car owner, Michnowicz.
When the field rolled onto the racetrack for the main event at Bakersfield, Seth was on the pole for the second straight time. Due to his time in qualifying, Jeff started ninth. Seth sailed into the lead at the onset and set a blistering pace. Meanwhile, behind him, Jeff began putting on a show. Slicing and dicing his way from the back, he was in the top five on lap two. However, his night would come to a screeching halt on the third circuit when his engine, which was running too lean, slowed drastically, and he pulled into the infield. That saddled the California Highway Patrol officer with a frustrating 10th-place finish.
With Jeff on the sidelines for the duration, it was up to Seth to fly the family flag. He did just that. Like his win at the Imperial Raceway last October, he simply ran away from the field. By the end of the fifth lap, he had about a 1/3 straightaway advantage over the second-place car. However, the runner-up started inching closer to him on lap seven. Going into turn one on the 10th circuit, Seth’s car slowed dramatically and he coasted to a stop due to his engine dropping a valve. Instead of potentially bagging his initial win of the year, he ended up finishing ninth.
Last Saturday at Perris, Jeff was running his 410 car in the USAC/CRA Series. Things did not start out the way he wanted when his car jumped out of gear on his first qualifying lap, and he pulled into the pits. By the time he rolled back into staging, three cars were ahead of him. He would have gotten both of his laps immediately if it had only been two. Thus, he was only given one lap. Driving with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding the car in gear, he ended up 21st with a time of 18.596 .
Despite his qualifying time, Jeff placed fourth in his heat race and started 20th in the main. That is when the night unraveled. The temperature at the track in the afternoon was over 100 degrees, and the wind was blowing. The wind kept on blowing until after the main started, and the temperature was still in the low 80s. Conditions ended up being very dusty.
While his car was good, as evidenced in his heat race and at the start of the main, Jeff decided to pull in after[i] 14 laps due to the conditions. He ended up finishing 19th.
Dyer Motorsports gets this Saturday off but will return to action on July 6th at the Santa Maria Speedway. The show will include both the USAC/CRA Series and the California Lightning Sprints. Jeff will be racing the 410 with USAC/CRA for sure. He is confident that both of the lightning sprint car engines will be repaired and ready to go for the show. If only one is ready, it will go in Seth’s car, as he is still ranked fourth in CLS points.
The father-son duo from Yucca Valley, California last appeared at Santa Maria with the CLS on August 6th, 2022. Jeff finished 13th in the main, and Seth was one spot behind in 14th. Jeff's last appearance at the track with USAC/CRA was on July 3rd, 2021, and he placed 13th.
In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.
Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main
6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main
5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main
6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main
BACK TO BACK 410 WEEKENDS! The KarMART CJDR 410’s celebrate Armed Forces Night!
By Erik List
After an exciting weekend for the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars are back again for another fun-filled weekend this Saturday, June 29th, for Armed Forces Night -- members of the Armed Forces get in for just $5. The Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Hornets are joining the 410 Sprint Cars this weekend. After 40-plus Sprint Cars took to Skagit Speedway last weekend, June 20-22, the 900 horse-powered machines are back this weekend. Trey Starks has won the previous two weekly 410 races last dating back to June 1st, giving him three total 410 wins at Skagit Speedway this year. Diving into the weekly points battle, Starks leads over Jason Solwold, who has moved into second place ahead of Colby Thornhill, who's in third, and Robbie Price, who has dropped to fourth. Solwold was the highest finishing local driver on Saturday night of Dirt Cup finishing sixth. Thornhill finished seventh and Jesse Schlotfeldt rounded out the top ten, Starks finished 11th. The last time the Sportsman Sprint Cars hit the track at Skagit Speedway, Levi Hillier became the fifth different driver to win a feature through five races this season. The win was Hillier's first at Skagit Speedway. The 14-year-old made the pass for the lead on lap 18 of the feature and went on to lead the rest of the 25-lap race. In three features contested in the Sportsman Sprint Division for Hillier, he has finished in the top five every time. Kai Dixon leads the championship points battle over Alden Ostrom and Jayden Whitney. Through only two races at Skagit Speedway in the Hornets Division, Brian Michelson is a perfect two for two. They last hit the track on June 1st, during College and Kids Night. Michelson worked his way to the front from the 18th starting position in the feature. Those two wins have helped Michelson to the points lead as well. He leads over Colin Sims and Scott Henry. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there! Pits Open: 1:00 pm Will Call opens at 3:00 pm Gates Open at 5:00 pm Hot Laps at 6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com Adults: $20 JR. SR. MIL: $15 Family 4 pack (2 adults, 2 junior): $60 Pit Pass (includes Admission): $40 Armed Forces with ID: $5 Children 6 and under free
Autograph Night Coming at Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA June 27, 2024): This Sunday, Tri City Raceway Park will present a Sunday Thunder racing program with an autograph session for all divisions. “This is a perfect way for the fans to meet and greet the racers, get autographs and selfies,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “Hopefully, all of the Thunder will be on the track, and not in the skies above,” he said with a laugh. You may remember that the June 23 program was cancelled due to storms in the area.
The autograph session will be conducted on the front stretch, so fans will not need to purchase a pit pass to get up close and personal with their favorite drivers.
Jeremy Weaver, a/k/a “Hollywood,” may still be on Cloud 9 since he earned his first career 410 Sprint Car victory on June 16. What is more, the big win put him out front in the season standings in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. Weaver has some tough competition just a few points behind! Bob Felmlee is just two points back, and A.J. Flick is seven points in arrears. They are former champions at the speedway and they have also been to victory lane. Gale Ruth, Jr. is 38 points behind, so he, too, could move ahead with a good finish.
Chad Reitz still leads the point standings in the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. He got off to a quick start this season, with a couple of wins, but Erick Rudolph has carried the loot north of the border the last two races. Eric Gabany has stepped in to replace Steve Slater while he recovers from a medical condition. Together, their consistent efforts have the team solidly in second place. Teen Hayden Holden sits in third, just 39 points from first. He, too, could move ahead with a good finish.
There is a close battle for the championship in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, too. Pat Fielding is the new leader after Tim Bish had some misfortunes in the last event. Josh Seippel is only two points behind, and Rod Laskey is three points out. Bobby Withling, Tim Bish, and Charlie McMillen are also within shooting distance. So, that division will be one to watch closely as the season moves into the second half.
The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars will be back in action this Sunday. They were scheduled to be off last week due to a schedule conflict. John Mollick’s win on June 16 moved him to the points lead. The winner in the RUSH opener, Blaze Myers, had a poor finish in that event, and he slipped to fifth in the rankings.
The regular event ticket pricing will apply for this event. Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification, of course. Children (age 10 and under) will be admitted for free. The pit passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (age 2 and under). They will be admitted to the pits for $15.
The pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m.
If you cannot make it to the track this week, the July 7 program is one that all Sprint Car fans will love. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprints and the 4 Your Car Connection Spronts will be joined by the 305 Sprints. Plus, the make-up feature for the 305s will be held! In addition to the four, count ‘em four, Sprint races the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will be in action. And, there will be fireworks, too!
Coming soon will be some special events for the Penn Ohio
Pro Stocks Series (July 14), a demolition derby (July 20), Kids Bike Races
(July 21), FAST on Dirt Sprints (July 28, ULMS Late Models (August 11), the
BRP Modified Tour (August 18), and Fan Appreciation Night (August 25). And,
don’t forget the Oil Region Labor Day Classic )august 31 and September 1).
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the courseof the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
Kody Hartlaub Leads Laps, Continues To Build Momentum in
Trone 39
Abbottstown, PA – June 27, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kody Hartlaub opened up the month of June with two top-ten finishes for his new team, the Trone Outdoors No.39.
As the month moved on and headed towards the annual summer
tradition that is Pennsylvania Speedweek, the most grueling test his team
would face this season, Hartlaub and crew chief Kevin Frey were focused on
continuing to fine-tune the details that would make the East Berlin driver
more comfortable and further improve the team’s performance.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 14, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 19 cars, Heat 5th (7), A-main 16th (9)
DATE: June 15, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Lincoln Speedway
City, State: Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 26 cars, Heat 2nd (4), A-main 7th (6)
DATE: June 21, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Heat 3rd (2), A-main 9th (8)
DATE: June 22, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Lincoln Speedway
City, State: Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 18 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 4th (1)
CONTINUING CONSISTENCY
At Williams Grove Speedway on June 14th, Hartlaub moved forward in his heat race and started inside the top ten in the main event.
The night had the makings of another top ten, however Hartlaub slipped back a few spots out of the top ten in the early going, then late in the race the night took a turn for the worse when he got caught up in someone else’s accident. The damage ended his night early with a 16th-place finish.
The following night at Lincoln Speedway Hartlaub again moved forward in his heat race, capturing a runner-up finish and securing the 6th starting spot in the A-main.
Hartlaub charged toward the front in the early going, climbing as high as 2nd on lap nine. He slipped back, outside of the top five at the midpoint of the race and ultimately finished 7th.
CHEMISTRY
The June 21st & 22nd weekend brought the final tune-up races at Williams Grove and Lincoln before Speedweek. At ‘The Grove’ Hartlaub recorded another top-ten finish, a 9th in the final rundown.
Saturday’s race at Lincoln may have been the most telling and most valuable of Hartlaub’s first eight races in the Trone 39. He qualified 3rd quickest in the field and went on to win his heat race, but it was the A-main that provided the most valuable experience.
Hartlaub took command of the race from the pole position and remained out front for the first 24 laps of the 30-lap affair. He kept names like Wagaman, Rahmer, and Bollinger behind him.
As the race entered its final ten laps, Hartlaub was holding nearly a straightaway lead, navigating lapped traffic smoothly. With six laps remaining, he attempted to slide a lapped car that was racing in his preferred line but he couldn’t complete the pass.
Another attempt two corners later was the decision Hartlaub would later regret. The slide job killed his momentum and allowed Matt Campbell to close the gap and get by for the lead. The sequence not only stole his momentum, it also took him out of his rhythm and cost him two more spots in the final three laps to officially finish 4th.
“I know what I would do differently next time.”, Hartlaub said of the late-race decision that cost him the lead. “Inexperience bit me. Lesson learned.”
“I’m disappointed we didn’t get the win tonight but I can’t be unhappy about how we have been running only eight races in. We’re all working really well together, we’re competitive, we’re getting better every week, and we’re having fun.”
With a solid first month in the seat of the Trone No.39, Hartlaub appears ready to embark on the PA Speedweek journey. He heads into Speedweek having logged five top-ten finishes in his first eight starts aboard the Trone 39.
“We have got a really good chemistry in the shop and at the track. There has been great communication and collaboration. Kevin and I are working well together, making decisions together, and everyone involved has settled into their roles.”, Hartlaub added.
“As far as in the seat, I was worried about time trialing coming into the season because that was something we didn’t do much in 358’s and I knew it was something I would need to get good at to be competitive in a 410. Racing twice every weekend, many of them time trial shows has helped me tremendously. Not only with qualifying but with racing in general. Nothing beats seat time.”
“I take the history of this sport seriously, so being able to drive the Trone 39, which is an iconic car especially here in PA, means a lot to me and I’m going to work hard to keep this car at the front of the field for as long as I have the opportunity.”
UP NEXT
Hartlaub and team will tackle all ten nights of this year’s edition of the annual summer series.
Fri 6/28 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 6/29 – Lincoln Speedway
Sun 6/30 – BAPS Motor Speedway
Mon 7/1 – Lincoln Speedway
Tue 7/2 – Grandview Speedway
Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Thu 7/4 – Hagerstown Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway
Sun 7/7 – Selinsgrove Speedway
SEASON STATS
20 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 6 top 10’s, 14 top 15’s, 18 top 20
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Five drivers to watch as Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic makes its first visit to Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 27, 2024) - One of the most-anticipated
events of the Lucas Oil Speedway season is coming up Friday and Saturday
with the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.
Feature winners will earn $10,000 on Friday with the stakes
rising to $25,000 for Saturday's main-event winner. While many of the
nation's elite 410 Winged Sprint drivers will be on hand, here are five to
keep an eye on:
Corey Day: The 18-year-old from Clovis, California, already
was considered a rising star in the open-wheel world before he joined the
Kubota High Limit series prior to the 2024 season. Day has lived up to the
billing with five series feature victories, the latest of which might have
been the most impressive.
Day drove from a 15th starting position to the front in just
14 laps at Wednesday's Kubota High Limit Midweek Money Series at Lake Ozark
Speedway. Day led the rest of the way to earn the $20,000 prize.
It continued a huge recent stretch for Day. Last weekend, he
won $79,6000 at the Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington.
Earlier this year, he drove a late model on pavement for the first time, for
JR Motorsports, and won a feature at Hickory Speedway in North Carolina.
Brad Sweet: The 38-year-old Sweet, from Grass Valley,
Calif., co-owns the Kubota High Limit Series with his brother-in-law, Kyle
Larson. One of the big winners in sprint-car racing for two decades, Sweet
leads the Kubota High Limit points chase and has six feature wins and 24
top-10 finishes in 25 events.
The five-time World of Outlaw Sprint champion also has
extensive experience driving in the NASCAR Nationwide Xfinity Series and
Truck Series.
Tyler Courtney: Another long-time big name in open-wheel
racing, the 30-year-old from Indianapolis sits second in Kubota High Limit
points 88 behind Sweet with three feature victories in the Clauson-Marshall
Racing No. 7BC.
After dominating the USAC ranks in the late 2010s with a
Sprint Car and Midget championship to go along with 50-plus wins across
three divisions, Courtney switched to wing racing in 2021 and quickly became
one of the nation’s best.
Rico Abreu: Hailing from St. Helena, Calif., the 32-year-old
Abreu has picked up two feature wins on the Kubota High Limit circuit in
2024 and stands fifth in points coming to Lucas Oil Speedway. Abreu emerged
on the national scene by wining the Chili Bowl in back-to-back years, 2015
and 2016.
Abreu won four of six Kubota High Limit Midweek Madness
races in 2023 and came up a close second to Kyle Larson for the points title
before signing on for full-time High Limit Racing in 2024.
Ryan Timms: Another up-and-coming open-wheel star has
experience finding victory lane at Lucas Oil Speedway. Ryan Timms, a
17-year-old from Oklahoma City, captured the prestigious Jesse
Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial championship last fall, earning $10,000.
In limited action with the Kubota High Limit circuit in
2024, Timms has picked up a pair of top-10 finishes. He has eight feature
wins overall this season.
Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by
calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can
be purchased online.
Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour.
The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each
night.
The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota
Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman,
Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens;
Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry
Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan
Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad
Lyle.
The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m.,
spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday
and Saturday.
Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about
the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland
Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.
Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition
to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the
action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the
Midway.
Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country
and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as
"Jump-Country." Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at
venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium,
Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.
For more information on the band, visit
dirtroadaddiction.com.
Friday admission:
Two-day reserved - $80
Adults (13-and-up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $70
Two-day pit pass - $85
Saturday admission:
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $90
Pit pass - $45
TULLBORO’S EMOTION CHARGED NIGHT
FOR the Tullboro team, to say that last Saturday night’s rescheduled Queensland Titles at Maryborough Speedway was both busy and emotion charged would be quite the understatement.
In what was without a shadow of a doubt their busiest night of the 2023-24 season, the Tullboro team fielded a total of five cars across 410 and 360 Sprintcar competition, with current Australian Champion Lachlan McHugh, Brent Kratzmann - with current Supercars Champion Brodie Kostecki in the role of crew chief, youngster Bradi Owen and Jason Burton running in the 410s, and Western Australian hotshot Ryan Farrell competing in the 360s.
Apart from the hectic night planned, the Tullboro team went into the Queensland Titles with extremely heavy hearts, after the news earlier in the week that veteran crew chief and friend of the team Graham ‘Willy’ Williams, who was set to crew chief the Qld # 74 Correct Automotive supported car that McHugh was going to drive in the Queensland Title, had passed away suddenly and also another friend of the team and ex Sprintcar racer from Brisbane Tony Michell had died, too, in a separate incident. Despite the emotion, the Tullboro team decided to dedicate their Queensland Title campaigns to the memory of both Williams and Michell.
The highlight of the night was Farrell coming out on top in the Queensland 360 Sprintcar Title. After qualifying on pole position for the feature race aboard the WX # 95 Correct Automotive backed car by virtue of topping the time sheets in qualifying at the beginning of the night and then going on to win and finish second in his two heat races, the 2015 Australian 360 Sprintcar Champion used his three decades of experience throughout the 30-lap journey to inherited the lead from youngster Brodie Davis following him suffering engine issues during the middle stages and then go on to conserve his tyre wear and take out a solid victory.
In the Queensland Title for the 410 Sprintcars, the Tullboro team locked out the front row for the feature race with McHugh and Kratzmann sharing positions one and two. Both McHugh and Kratzmann started the night by being quickest in time trials and that put them in good stead for the remainder of the night after they had picked up mid-pack finishes in both of their two heat races. Come the feature race time, McHugh and Kratzmann were confident of being able to continue strong night, but a clash between the pair on the opening lap ended Kratzmann’s night prematurely with car damage and McHugh sustained a heavily damaged top wing. Despite the damage, McHugh battled hard for the rest of the 35-lap event and brought it home in third place on the podium.
Sprintcar newcomers and Tullboro team drivers Owen and Burton continued their learning curve throughout the Queensland Title, with Owen picking up his second ever heat race win and then going on to finish the feature race in eighth, while Burton ended up just outside the top 10 in the feature race in 12th.
Tullboro team owner Brodie Tulloch was pleased with the collective effort of the team throughout the Queensland Title event.
“It was certainly our biggest weekend for the whole team by fielding five cars and what made the effort even more impressive was the fact that were down a few crew members, but the team pushed on and we were rewarded with some strong results that was highlighted by Ryan’s Queensland Title win,” he commented.
“The whole team dedicated the Queensland Title campaigns to the memory of both Graham ‘Willy’ and Tony, and it was very pleasing to be able to come away from the event with our drivers flying the flag high for the team.”
The next major events for the Tullboro team and Farrell are set to be up in North Queensland for the $5,000 to win King of Kerribee at Mareeba Speedway on July 27 and then the annual Thunder in the Canefields at Cairns Speedway in North Queensland on the weekends of August 2-3 and August 9-10.
Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
· Correct Automotive
· TLC -Territory Logistics Company
· P&J Transport
· Racing Fix Media
· DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland
· Coast Vending
· BHR Fabrications
· Wolf Contracting
· Goldstar Transport
· Horne Motorsport Repairs
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SWANSON MAKES HIS WINGED RETURN AFTER NINE YEAR HIATUS
June 25, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts officials confirmed today that pavement sprint car guru Kody Swanson is one of the first entries for the July 5 event at Birch Run Speedway in Birch Run, Michigan. The single day event will also feature the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series.
It will be the first time Swanson has competed in a winged asphalt sprint car since 2015.It is no surprise Swanson is set to return to winged asphalt sprint car competition as it is quickly becoming very popular, and big paydays are becoming regular occurrences, for this sector of the sport.
Swanson is no stranger to MSR competition. In fact, he has one career victory with the series, but it wasn’t in winged competition. Swanson was victorious in the lone MSR non-winged event held at Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 2020 Indy Summer Nationals. Swanson’s last appearance in MSR winged competition occurred on May 23, 2012, at Anderson (IN) Speedway where he was runner-up to winner Jason Blonde.
Swanson will be aboard the potent Dick Myers owned #50m nicknamed the ‘Mopar Missile’. The Myers owned car is in the midst of a two-race podium finish. Canadian Aaron Willison found victory with the car this past Saturday at Owosso Speedway and was runner-up at Lancaster, New York June1 with the car.
“I had a couple conversations with Dick Myers in the spring about possibly running his car a time or two this summer during casual conversations. He knew I had an interest in doing a few winged shows this year. It was a matter of everything fitting together so we could come out and have some fun together this summer.
“He was the first guy who hired me to drive his car that I wasn’t close with already. I think he was the first guy to fire me too “laughs Swanson. “It’s all part of racing and I’m fortunate enough to have had a long career.”
“I think the last time I ran a winged pavement car was at Toledo in June of 2015, so it’s been a while” explained Swanson. “We blew up running second for Tom Brewer” Swanson remembers. “We qualified well and came from sixth to second pretty quickly. We ended up losing the motor and did a half spin in front of Aaron Pierce. We collected him and that was the last of that.”
Swanson does have one career winged pavement victory with the now defunct Hoosier Outlaw Sprint Series (HOSS) at Jones, Michigan in 2013 driving for Brewer. He’s hoping his most recent start will have the success he found at Jones, Michigan in 2013.
“At that point in time, I had a lot of opportunities with Tom Brewer to run some winged stuff. For one reason or another we always had tough luck or didn’t get the finish we wanted. But at that time, I was trying not to just be a pavement guy. In 2014 I was still chasing that first USAC Silver Crown title”.
“Instead of running so many winged races I ended up trying
to run more dirt sprint car races. It really helped me with what I was
missing to be a championship USAC Silver Crown contender. For a few years
the schedule was seventy percent dirt. That’s why it’s been so long since
I’ve really done any winged stuff. I have a lot of interest in winged stuff
now, knowing that the two Open Wheel Showdown events are coming up at the
end of the year.”
“I’m excited about it. I certainly haven’t done a lot of it, or a lot of it
lately. I know there is an opportunity for me to get comfortable, but I need
to improve. I’m excited to get that part started. If more opportunities like
this come up to run that type of car, and you can do it more often, you’re
only gonna get better at it. I’m excited to work with Dick again, be
competitive, and tackle Must See Racing competition. Hopefully I can get
caught up quickly and we can have a good day at Birch Run” finished Swanson.
For more info on Must See Racing and the July 5 Birch Run Speedway event please visit http://www.mustseeracing.com
Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing Set to Take on Four
Nights of Racing During Annual PA Speedweek
By jsnyder0306 on Jun 26, 2024 01:07 pm
Newville, PA – June 26, 2024
Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing are set to tackle four nights of racing as part of the 2024 Pennsylvania Speedweek series. The team will compete in a pair of events at Williams Grove Speedway (Friday, June 28th and Friday, July 5th) along with stops at BAPS Motor Speedway (Sunday, June 30th) and Hagerstown Speedway (Thursday, July 4th).
The ultra-competitive series spans 10 days at seven different facilities and guarantees a minimum of $ 10,000 to win for all events. In addition to the winner’s share of race day payouts, there is a large series point fund along with a multitude of contingency prizes up for grabs at each event.
With most of Pennsylvania’s best competitors expected to at least compete in a handful of events and many outside invaders looking to cash in on the fun, Jackson and Hess will have their hands full in their rookie crack at the legendary series.
“I think Speedweek is a cool deal and it’s a good opportunity to get some laps and run for some good money,” said Jackson. “Obviously as the 10 days go on, more and more cars will be showing up, so it’s going to be a learning experience and the goal will be to get in the show at each track we head to.”
Jackson enters the historic series with some momentum on his side, as he scored a career-best second-place finish two weeks ago in 410 Sprint Car competition at ‘The Grove’ during a night that saw the Newville, PA native win a heat race and lead 20 laps of the A-main.
It’s confidence from a run like that that has Jackson anxious for what Speedweek presents.
“Anytime you can lead some laps and contend for wins, you’ve got to feel good about what you’re doing and how you’re progressing,” he said. “We’re starting to figure out Williams Grove a bit and going forward it’s going to be the bulk of our attention in the 410. I’m looking forward to two nights there and hopefully building on the gains we’ve made in qualifying and heats.”
Along with a familiar stop at BAPS, which is a place Jackson has won several times in winged and wingless sportsman competition, the team will make a trip to a bit of a wildcard in Hagerstown.
Traditionally more of a late model staple in the Central PA and Maryland racing community, the track can often throw curveballs and bring about unique winners during the series. Jackson is no different than most, as he’s only ever competed twice at the Maryland facility, picking up a win in wingless sportsman action along the way.
“We’ve had Hagerstown circled all year as we’ve got some good sponsors out that way and this gives us a chance to let them see us closer to home and hopefully, we can represent them well,” said Jackson. “Hagerstown can be slick, so it’s tough to know how our program will stack up there. I have won there once before, so I guess that’s on our side. We’re going to go in with an open mind, make some good laps, and hopefully at the end of the night we’ll be talking about a feature run.”
SEASON STATS
21 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5, 2 top 10’s, 5 top 15’s, 10 top 20’s
UP NEXT
Friday, June 28th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA, Sunday, June 30th at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., Thursday, July 4th at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD, Friday, July 5th at Williams Grove Speedway.
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"SUPER SERIES" EVENT SATURDAY AT SHARON TO FEATURE "410" SPRINTS FOR $4000 TO-WIN; STOCKS, RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS & ECONO MODS ALSO IN ACTION
June 26, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...Racing action returns to Sharon Speedway this Saturday night (June 29) with a "Super Series" event presented by Bala Management. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars will highlight the program and will be joined by the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods. It's Kams Electric Night. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by racing.
The "410" Sprint Cars will race for the new 2024 minimum purse structure of $4,000 to-win, $400 to-start on Saturday thanks to Bala Management in what will be the first non-sanctioned event of the season. The same format as in years past will be utilized with group qualifying to set the heat race lineups.
Sharon has completed three "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. And most recently, Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on July 12 with 53 cars on hand!
The Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will make their fourth visit of the 95th anniversary season on Saturday night. The Pro Stocks were part of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car show when a big field of 35 cars were on hand for the 2024 opener. On that night, Christian Schneider won his first career Sharon race worth $1,000 as he became the 219th different driver to win a Pro Stock race in the history of the track. The past two Saturday nights have saw Curt J. Bish win from sixth as he's upped his career win total to 13, which is fourth amongst active racers. Twenty-four or more cars on Saturday will mean a $750 to-win feature event.
The HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds were finally able to complete their first event of 2024 last Saturday night. Kole Holden ended what was nearly a five-year winless drought at the track. The two-time track champion now has six career wins at Sharon and leads RUSH's $3,500 to-win Weekly Series Championship. Meanwhile, JC Boyer, who earned the $100 Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger gift card last Saturday, leads the Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series points, which takes into account all events at Raceway 7 and Sharon. The division's all-time winner, Chas Wolbert, has returned to the division in 2024 despite missing last Saturday night due to being on vacation, and will look to add to his 20 career victories.
The Whelen Econo Mods are back for what will be their second show of the season. The Econo Mods made their season debut on June 15 when Joe Gabrielson made a winning debut in the division. Gabrielson's victory was the 10th of his career at the Hartford, Ohio as he has nine career UMP Mod wins to his credit. Jeremy Double will try once again to break the tie with RUSH Sprint Car racer Brandon Blackshear to become the division's all-time winner at 22.
Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award on Saturday night to the "410" Sprint Cars. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature.
The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the Pro Stocks or Econo Mods. The recipient amongst any of those competing divisions will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.
"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $4,000 2. $1,500 3. $1,100 4. $800 5. $650 6. $625 7. $600 8. $575 9. $550 10. $500 11. $475 12. $450 13. $425 14. $410 15-24. $400. Tow/Non-Qualifiers $100.
There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes go on sale at 4 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 5 p.m. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed by heat race action at 7.
Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $15. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be upgraded on race night at the track office. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.
There will be no racing over the 4th of July holiday. The next event will be Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 as the World of Outlaws Late Models will run a complete show each night. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods will also be on the card on Friday night, while the HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds will compete on Saturday night. For reserve tickets and advance general admission visit https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711#/?view=list&start=2024-07-01&end=2024-07-31&includePackages=true. For camping, VIP fan suite and patio suite seats visit https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
Hartmann powers through tough four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ Indiana swing
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 26, 2024 – There were highs, there were lows and a little bit of everything in between as Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team tackled an ultra-challenging four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ weekend of 410 Sprint Car racing action co-sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association and Honest Abe Roofing Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series contested at four different Indiana speed plants on four consecutive nights running Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23.
The “Maverick Mayhem” festivities kicked off at Lincoln Park Speedway nestled in the city of Putnamville, Ind. with a voluminous field of 55 410 Sprint Cars packing the pit area for the highly anticipated event on the 5/16th-mile banked dirt oval on Thursday, June 20.
In his Lincoln Park Speedway debut, Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 21st overall in the 55-car field with a lap of 11.812. The third-year 410 Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race before opening ninth and placing seventh in the first 12-lap B main to miss transferring to the A-main by four spots.
The 87A Hartmann Racing crew then packed up and headed to another first-time track for the team, Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Ind., for the Kevin Huntley Memorial on Friday, June 21.
Hartmann turned in the 28th fastest overall qualifying lap in the stout 47-car field with a 10.982-second tour of the quarter-mile high-banked red clay oval. After starting fifth in the fourth 10-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann fell back five spots to place 10th on the rapidly slicked-off racing surface.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner then started 10th and moved up one position to come home ninth in the second 12-lap IRA-Maverick B-main to bring his night to a close.
Night No. 3 of “Maverick Mayhem” found the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team pulling into the Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. for another night of IRA-Maverick competition on the venerable and tricky quarter-mile high-banked clay oval on Saturday, June 22.
Hartmann adapted nicely to the third new track for the team in three straight nights by ripping off a lap of 12.541 seconds to place 14th overall in the stellar 51-car field.
After starting on outside of the front row in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann got a big jump on the start and was battling for the lead heading into turn three of the opening lap when a monstrous wheel stand exiting turn four vaulted his 87A machine into the front stretch wall to bring what appeared to have the makings of a promising night to an abrupt conclusion.
The 87A Hartmann Racing crew swiftly placed the Tri-State event in the rearview and turned their focus to preparing the team’s backup car to compete in the fourth and final installment of the four-racing “Maverick Mayhem” swing at the high-speed, half-mile Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday, June 23.
With 37 cars on hand, Hartmann registered the 12th fastest overall qualifying lap in 17.802 seconds. After launching from the third starting spot in the second eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann came home fourth to secure a transfer spot into his first “Maverick Mayhem” A-main of the humblingly difficult four-race stretch.
Hartmann lined up 15th in the 24-car field and dipped four spots to place 19th in the 20-lap A-main to bring the grueling “Maverick Mayhem” mini-series to a close.
“That was a tough weekend,” Hartmann said. “We struggled during the first couple of nights and had some bad luck. We found speed at Tri-State before disaster struck in the heat race.
“The team worked hard on Sunday morning and got us ready for Terre Haute,” he said. “I knew we had to pull out a feature start to close out the weekend. We missed the setup for the A-main, but we were happy to end the night with the car in one piece. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re ready to get back to racing around home this weekend at Outagamie and Beaver Dam. I’m so proud of this team for never quitting all week. They give it their all!”
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase –
Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair
The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.
Located at W4544 Lakepark Drive in Fond du Lac, Wis., Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair has provided quality auto repair and service to Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, St. Peter, Malone, Lake Winnebago, North Fond du Lac and East Central Wisconsin for over 60 years with a special emphasis on diesel truck and engine repair.
The current owners have worked hard to maintain the reputation Rich worked hard to establish before his passing by servicing all vehicle makes and models, including diesel vehicles and sprinter vans.
Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair’s ASE-certified technicians are committed to the best interest of customers and will complete auto and truck repairs promptly to get vehicle owners back on the road as quickly as possible. In addition, the front-of-house team is professional, friendly and committed to making the experiences of customers pleasant and comforting.
A brand new building has helped the staff of Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair take care of customers with grace and superior service while allowing auto mechanics to do car machining when they are unable to replace a part.
Other service offerings include free bumper-to-bumper comprehensive courtesy inspection with every auto repair service, a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty through NAPA, loaner vehicles, shuttle service and financing through two trusted sources.
To contact Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, call 920-922-7171, email richstruckandautorepair@gmail.com or visit www.richstruckandauto.com.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, June 29 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 12
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Wilmot Raceway
Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway carload night Tuesday, July 2.
As a result, Wilmot Raceway officials are moving that date ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again.
Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks.
On the Indepenence Celebration car load and fireworks night program are Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprints, B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair Bandits and Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints.
Special grandstand admission is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seatbelted, paid upon entrance to the fairgrounds.
Races will still be normal start time of 6:45 p.m. Pits open at 3pm with all pit passes $30.00. Grandstands open at 5pm, hot laps at 5:45pm. Fireworks are planned around 9:15 pm.
For updated information phone trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check official track website wilmotraceway.com or official Raceway Facebook page. Find more details at: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets/1375992
Kyle Keen Prepares for First 410 PA Sprint Speedweek
Competition
Port Royal, PA – June 26, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kyle Keen has been grinding through the first half of his first full 410 sprint car season, racing as often as possible to gain experience and shorten the learning curve.
Central PA is not the shallow end of the pool when it comes to sprint car racing, so the journey has required a lot of patience and the ability to recognize progress isn’t measured by finishing position.
The upcoming Pennsylvania Speedweek will be another
opportunity and test for the 410 rookie.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 21, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Group 3 Qualifying 6th, Heat 6th (6), A-main 20th (18)
DATE: June 22, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 14th, Heat 6th (5), A-main 16th (17)
WEEKEND RECAP
Before we get to Keen’s Speedweek plans, let’s take a quick look back at the recent weekend.
As he has been almost every weekend this season, Keen signed in at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night and Port Royal Speedway Saturday night.
While the finishes may not draw headlines, Keen has been getting more and more comfortable in the Fine Line Auto Body, Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers, Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, Shetron Trailers, Heishman Racing Fuels, DL Lehman Construction, Fuel Ox No.17k.
Friday night at ‘The Grove’, Keen made his 6th consecutive A-main and 10th in his first 14 attempts.
Saturday night at ‘The Speed Palace’, Keen qualified 14th in the field of 28, timing better than several veteran teams. He then went on to navigate a tough A-main and survive for a 16th-place finish.
The key takeaway is this: along the way, Keen is making shows and giving himself the chance to make as many laps as possible. Every lap is valuable seat time that provides experience. This is the year to learn and build a notebook for the future.
“I think the season so far has gone as expected. We’ve been getting humbled every week, but every week we keep on getting just a tick better. Last week was a big step for us as we qualified what we felt like was pretty well with the competition that is at port Royal right now. We out-qualified some veteran guys and I think that says a lot about how far we’ve come with the car, but as you look ahead you see how far we still have to go to be in the top 5.”, Keen shared.
“Nothing we have done on the track has been super sexy like you get with some of the younger kids that show up and jump in and go race. We’ve had to start from scratch with me as a driver and with a completely new 410 program and it’s taking time to learn the ropes of this deal. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. We keep on grinding every week, and every week we find something we could have been better at and get just that little bit much better. I’m excited for the future of this program. Do I think it’s going to take time? Absolutely. Will it be worth it? Without a doubt.”
The upcoming Pennsylvania Speedweek will be the toughest series of races Keen has tackled in a 410 sprint car yet. He sees it as another opportunity to learn and he’s ready for the challenge.
“Right now the priority is figuring out how to race well. We
are piecing together the night on the front end, but right now we are
struggling with the features. These guys are on it from the time they roll
the car out of the trailer. I’m excited for when we get to that point. I
really want to grow this team into a professional-looking operation with
results to match. I’m excited to get there and can’t thank all of our
partners who help us get to where we need to be.”, Keen said with a clear
tone of determination and anticipation in his voice.
UP NEXT
Keen will tackle five nights of the upcoming Speedweek. He will kick it off this Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway’s $10,000-to-win Speedweek opener.
Below is Kyle Keen Motorsports’ planned Speedweek schedule.
Fri 6/28 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sun 6/30 – BAPS Motor Speedway
Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway
SEASON STATS
358 SPRINT CAR: 1 race, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15, 1 top 20
410 SPRINT CAR: 15 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s, 10 top 20’s
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Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.
Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.
Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor
Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their
partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
Fine Line Auto Body
Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers
Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net
Shetron Trailers
Heishman Racing Fuels
DL Lehman Construction, LLC
Fuel Ox
Jeremy Zarfos Photography
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Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media
Godfrey Racing Engines
Luke Ritz Videography
Dominic Scelzi Sidelined for a Couple of Weeks After Rough Crash During Dirt Cup
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 26, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi is taking the next couple of weekends off from racing to recover following a rough crash during the opening night of the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup last Thursday.
Scelzi and a fellow competitor touched wheels going into turn one on the opening lap of a heat race, sending Scelzi into a series of flips that ended his weekend early at Skagit Speedway.
"A driver on the outside of me turned in really early and his left front was in front of my right rear," he said. "I never even saw him. It sent me flipping and it totaled the car. It was a pretty good crash."
Scelzi has bruised ribs and a minor concussion, forcing him to be sidelined to let his body heal.
"We're a good team and a strong team," he said. "I know we'll bounce back. Our summer schedule is more open now and we're going to hunt for wins."
Scelzi aims to tentatively return to racing on July 12-13 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., during the 14 th annual Howard Kaeding Classic with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo and the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 20 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 33; Heat race: DNF (9); B Main: DNS (14).
SEASON STATS -
29 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 25 top 20s
UP NEXT -
July 12-13 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., for the 14 th annual Howard Kaeding Classic with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo and the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
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Kids Bike Night on Tap Saturday at Placerville Speedway
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway is excited to host one of its more anticipated events of the season, with the annual John Padjen “Kids Bike Night” presented by the Pizza Factory set to occur this Saturday June 29th.
All kids 11 and under receive free admission during John Padjen Kids Bike Night on Saturday. As is tradition, children in attendance are invited to race their bikes on the track following heat race competition. Those competing in the races must wear a helmet.
If you’re looking for a delicious pre-race meal, make sure to stop by the Pizza Factory of Placerville, Pleasant Valley, Pollock Pines, Cameron Park, Auburn, Colfax, Rocklin or Ione to support this Saturday’s presenting sponsor. Outstanding and piping hot pizza, lasagna, freshly made salads and much more are offered at the Pizza Factory.
“This is always a tremendous show for the families to come out and enjoy a night of racing at,” commented track Promoter Scott Russell. “Kids Bike Night has been one of the long-standing events here and we’re happy to allow those 11 and under into the races for free on Saturday. When it comes to the future of our sport the younger generation is extremely important, so we hope everyone can bring their kids and maybe even some of their friends this weekend.”
This Saturday is also our way to remember former track Promoter John Padjen, who passed away in December of 2021. It was Padjen’s idea that brought about Kids Bike Night, which continues to be a mainstay at both Placerville Speedway and Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway to this day.
“John always had Kids Bike Night at West Capital Raceway, so he decided to bring that over to Placerville and Chico when he started running both venues,” said past Placerville Speedway Promoter Alan Padjen. “The bike nights have always been a hit with the families. It’s great that Placerville Speedway continues that tradition and it’s a perfect event to remember my dad at.”
In the early 1980’s, John Padjen came aboard Placerville Speedway to help rescue the community icon that was beginning to struggle in the way of management efforts. Already a successful motorsports promoter in Sacramento, Dixon and Chico, Padjen moved in and helped mold the foothill race facility into the successful, competitive track it is today. Padjen established a consistent Saturday night program to improve safety and visibility for both drivers and fans.
Tackling the high banked quarter mile this Saturday will be the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr., Oakley’s Nick Baldwin and Placerville’s Mike Miller sit atop the Sprint Car, Late Model, Pure Stock and Mini Truck standings respectively.
Tickets and Details:
Adult tickets for Kids Bike Night on Saturday June 29th cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 11 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-062924 or at the gate on race day. Seating is general admission on Saturday.
Grandstand seating is general admission, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or on Pit Pay to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday June 29: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by Pizza Factory
Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks
Saturday July 6: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints | Red Hawk Casino Night
Racing Resumes This Weekend at the Silver Dollar Speedway
CHICO, Calif., June 24, 2024…The bright lights, the sweet sounds, and the dirt track stars return to Silver Dollar Speedway this weekend with an action packed two nights of racing. Things heat up on Friday night, June 28, with the 16th running of the Browell / Herseth Classic featuring 410 sprint cars, IMCA Sport Mods, and Hobby Stocks. Then on Saturday night, June 29, the 12th edition of the David Tarter Memorial featuring the NARC 410 Sprint cars and the Nor Cal Dwarf Cars are set to entertain the passionate and loyal Silver Dollar Speedway fans.
Fan & Competitor Info
Pit gate is set to open at 2 p.m. each day for the competitors. On Friday night, the front grandstand gate will open at 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., sprint car qualifying 6:15 p.m., with opening ceremonies and heat race action beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday night, the front grandstand will open at 4 p.m. Happy Hour is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., sprint car qualifying 6:15 p.m., with opening ceremonies and heat races beginning at 6: 45 p.m.
Here is the direct link to buy tickets: https://silverdollar.ticketspice.com/june-memorial-weekend
June Memorial Weekend Get Tickets for June Memorial Weekend 2024. silverdollar.ticketspice.com There is a small fee associated with each ticket purchase online.
Friday night grandstand tickets are priced at $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for seniors, juniors, and military with ID. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Saturday night grandstand ticket prices are $30.00 for adults, $25.00 for seniors, juniors, and military with ID. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Tickets are also available for purchase each night of the event at the front box office.
RACE TEAMS
Please enter the fairgrounds through the side road by Costco off Martin Luther King Blvd.
TARTER FAMILY
During the 12th David Tarter Memorial, the NARC 410 Sprint Cars will race for incentives gathered by Howard and Shelly Tarter. Through the combination of merchandise sales, sponsors, and raffle prizes auctioned off on race night, thousands of dollars will be given away to the racers. This year the family is also introducing a 360-sprint car bonus on Saturday with the top three receiving an extra $500, $250, and $100.
LODGING and CAMPING
The Oxford Suites in Chico is now your home away from home for race fans visiting the Silver Dollar Speedway. The Oxford Suites are located just two miles from the racetrack and is surrounded by plenty of places to eat and shop while in Chico. Reservations can be made online using promo code: SPEEDWAY at www.oxfordsuiteschico.com or by calling the Hotel directly at 530-899-9090.
First come, first serve for camping this weekend. We are using the pit road area by the pit gate entrance. No camping inside is allowed. A member from SLC Promotions will come by your motorhome to receive payment. The cost is $50 per night. Please do not stop by the fairground’s office.
STREAMING
Both nights of racing will be broadcast on the streaming service Flo Racing.
ABOUT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY
Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked, quarter-mile clay oval racetrack located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds at 2357 Fair St., Chico, California. Opened in 1962, the track hosts multiple high-profile events including the marquee Gold Cup Race of Champions, Silver Cup John Padjen Classic, David Tarter Memorial, and the Fall Nationals in tribute to Stephen Allard
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ABOUT SLC PROMOTIONS
Founded in 2021 by championship auto racers Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson—along with business partner Colby Copeland—SLC (Sweet Larson Copeland) Promotions is dedicated to leading grassroots dirt track racing into the future while preserving the sport’s rich history. SLC manages and operates Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.
Former winners of the David Tarter Memorial:
2013 27 Sean Becker
2014 83jr Kyle Hirst
2015 3 Craig Stidham
2016 21x Kyle Hirst (2)
2017 83 Kyle Hirst (3)
2018 83 Kyle Hirst (4)
2019 94th Kyle Hirs (5)
2020 No Race due to Covid 19
2021 4sa Justin Sanders
2022 41x Corey Day
2023 17w Shane Golobic
2024 ?????????????????
Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing cap solid Dirt Cup with top-5 on Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Alger, Washington…Consistency has been the theme for Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing as of late. This past Saturday saw Cox wrap up the Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway by earning his third straight top-five effort at the event.
“Dirt Cup was a really good weekend for us,” Cox stated. “I felt like we put out a consistent car and put together smooth laps all week, which allowed us to run up front all three nights.”
Opening the 52nd annual Super Dirt Cup on Thursday, Cox timed-in eighth overall among the 48-car field. A seventh-place finish in the heat race gave him enough points to automatically move into the A-main, where he started from fourth.
A rough and tumble main event then ensued, but the 30-year-old hung strong and drove a smart race to flash under the checkered flag in fourth during a green-white-checkered restart.
Returning for the second prelim night on Friday Cox qualified 17th fastest, before finishing third in his heat race. With his point total it put the Lippert Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ ADS No. 42x mount on the inside of row three for the feature.
Cox once again ran a smart and calculated race, battling among the top-five during the 35-lapper. When all was said and done, he brought home a fifth-place finish at the conclusion.
Coming back on the final night, Cox won his heat race, which placed him into the pole shuffle. Following the shuffle, he started from the inside of row four during the 40-lap Dirt Cup finale. Running in sixth for a majority of the contest he made a last lap pass to cross the stripe in fifth, capping an ultra-consistent three nights at Skagit Speedway.
“Skagit is a fun track and I feel that we’ve always been sporty there,” said Cox. “Last year we didn’t get the full chance to showcase our speed, and this year everything went correct. Luckily, we were able to have a smooth, fast weekend. “I think if we had some yellows in the A-main on Saturday, we would have had a chance to race for a top-three.”
BHR gives a special thank you to Diamond Plastics & Specified Pipe, Lithia Ford, and Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Roseburg for the sponsorship of its trip to the Pacific Northwest. Also, a special thanks to Greg Hamilton for his hospitality and the use of his race shop while in Skagit. The team looks forward to coming back in August.
Next up for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing is a trip to Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this Saturday for the NARC 410 sanctioned David Tarter Memorial.
“I’m excited to get back to Chico and see what we can do,” he commented. “We’ve made some changes with the cars and I’m curious to see how it translates to the California bullrings.”
Going into the event Cox has moved to a season-high third in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series standings.
He continued, “We had a ton of speed during our last visit to Chico and I look forward to running a good race in honor of an old friend. We all miss David Tarter, and this is always a huge event that us Outlaw Kart kids want to win.”
would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.
Super Dirt Cup Quick Recap-
Thursday June 20: Qualified (8th), Heat Race (8th), A-main (4th) Friday June 21: Qualified (17th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (5th) Saturday June 22: Heat Race (1st), A-main (5th)
Saturday June 29: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (David Tarter Memorial)
Clow Valve
Clow Valve Company’s roots date back to 1878. Then known as James B. Clow & Sons, the company was a jobber of wrought iron pipe and other foundry products. In 1890, Clow added fire hydrants and waterworks valves to its line by becoming a distributor for the Eddy Valve Company of Waterford, N.Y. Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations, with those in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif.
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Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic coming to Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, Saturday
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 24, 2024) - One of the biggest events
on Lucas Oil Speedway's schedule is set for Friday and Saturday as many of
the nation's top winged Spring Car drivers will be on hand for the inaugural
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.
The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad
Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around
the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway with
winners earning $10,000 on Friday night and $25,000 on Saturday.
Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., has a series-high six
feature victories and 23 top-10 finishes in 24 events to lead the High Limit
season championship points. Three-time winner Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis
trails Sweet by 76 points with third-place Brent Marks of Myerstown, Pa.,
158 points behind the leader.
Fourth-place Rico Abreu of St. Helens, Calif., trailed Sweet
by 252 points and Corey Day of Clovis, Calif., rounds out the top five just
three points behind Aberu. Among other regulars on the tour is Kasey Kahne,
former NASCAR Cup Series driver for 18 seasons.
Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by
calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can
be purchased online.
Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour.
The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each
night.
The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota
Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman,
Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens;
Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry
Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan
Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad
Lyle.
The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m.,
spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday
and Saturday.
Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about
the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland
Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.
Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition
to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the
action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the
Midway.
Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country
and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as
"Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious
rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock,
pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse set lists and
their original music.
Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at
venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium,
Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.
For more information on the band, visit
dirtroadaddiction.com.
Friday admission:
Two-day reserved - $80
Adults (13-and-up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $70
Two-day pit pass - $85
Saturday admission:
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $90
Pit pass - $45
For ticket information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
Newlin Records 358 Podium Finish at Grove, Takes On Port
Royal in 410
Port Royal, PA – June 25, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Zach Newlin finally got to put a long-awaited two-race weekend under his belt for the first time during the 2024 season. He has had plenty of those in the past during his successful 305 and 358 sprint car days but when you are working to build your own 410 sprint car team, they don’t come as easily or frequently.
Friday and Saturday he doubled-up with the Mansberger Motorsports 358 and his own 410 sprint car to get some quality seat time.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 21, 2024
Class: 358 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Quick Stats: 29 cars, Heat 4th (4), A-main 3rd (1)
DATE: June 22, 2024
Class: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Quick Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 26th, Heat 9th (9), B-main 5th (8), A-main
23rd (23)
SO CLOSE
Friday night Newlin returned to the seat of the Mansberger Motorsports 358 sprint car for his 5th race of the year in the No.21m. After starting the season with a runner-up finish, the team has battled bad draws, incidents, and handling issues as they have worked to get back to racing at the front of the pack.
Newlin kicked off the night by claiming a 4th place finish in his heat race, which was all he needed to put his team in the redraw.
For a change, luck worked in Newlin’s favor and put him on the pole for the 25-lap Summer Series main event.
From the drop of the green, Newlin found himself in 2nd and chasing leader Adam Carberry. Numerous times throughout the event the Millerstown, PA native pressured the leader but it seemed each time he was about to strike, the caution lights would come on.
Newlin tried a final charge in the closing laps but jumped the cushion and packed his right side wheels with mud. Doug Hammaker took advantage of the opportunity to slip by, dropping Newlin to a 3rd-place finish.
“Those cautions sure didn’t help us tonight. Seemed like every time I would catch Adam (Carberry) and be ready to challenge for the lead the yellow would come out.”, Newlin said of the podium run.
“I could catch him (Carberry) on entry but he was a little better off the corner than I was. After the late caution, I knew I didn’t have many laps left, so I went to the cushion to try to build up some momentum for one last shot but that bit me. I got over the cushion and packed some mud in the wheel. That gave Doug (Hammaker) the chance to get under me.”
“I have to give a shout-out to my daughter for pulling the pole in the redraw. We haven’t had much luck pulling pills this year, so it was nice to have a little luck for a change!”
DIALING IT IN
Newlin made his second appearance of the season and second in a row with his family-owned 410 sprint car at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night.
In his debut the week before, Newlin experienced electrical or ignition issues that hampered his efforts to begin to build a notebook for the Ron’s RV Sales, Butler Hill Maple Farm, Tuscarora Roofing, Dillman Hauling No.11z.
Although the team thought they had found the issue from the previous week, Newlin’s night got off to a tough start when the issue resurfaced. As a result, he ranked 26th after qualifying and finished 9th in his heat.
In the B-main things began to turn around. Newlin charged from 8th to 5th by lap two and survived a restart after a caution to claim a transfer spot and put his bright green No.11z in its first A-main of the season.
Newlin exited the feature event after just seven laps when the problem returned. He was credited with a 23rd-place finish.
“The caution in the B-main probably saved me. The car started having issues again but it settled down during the caution and then ran well after that.”, Newlin commented.
“Unfortunately it started happening again early in the A-main. We will get it figured out in the shop this week.”
UP NEXT
This weekend Newlin will climb back into the seat of the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m 358 sprint car Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.
Newlin said the team will sit out of the upcoming Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speedweek.
“We’re not equipped for time trial shows right now. The engine we’re running is down on horsepower compared to most of these guys. We have to be smart about when and where we race to get the most laps to develop our notebook and our program.”, Newlin shared.
Stay tuned to Zach’s social media outlets listed below to be
the first to know when schedule updates are posted!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Ron’s RV Sales
Here at Ron’s RV Sales, I am passionate about a pleasant buying experience. No pressure or pushy salesmen, just a regular guy doing what he loves to do. Please stop in to say “Hi” & check out my inventory. — Ron
Visit Ron’s RV Sales Facebook page, give Ron a call at (717)
348-4520, or stop by to see him at 349 Industrial Park Road Mifflintown, PA.
Be sure to thank him for supporting racing!
Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!
Zach Newlin Racing can be contacted at ZachNewlin@gmail.com.
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Zach Newlin guides his new family-owned 410 sprint car to staging at Port
Royal Speedway (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Zach Newlin wheeled the Mansberger Motorsports 358 sprint car to a podium
finish at Williams Grove Speedway after challenging for the lead multiple
times. (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Broadcast coverage of Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com
Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is
available at FloRacing.com
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Huset's Speedway Reschedules Huset's Hustle Finale and BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS for Labor Day Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 25, 2024) - The BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS dates that were postponed last weekend because of intense rain and flooding have been rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend at Huset's Speedway.
With the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series already headed to the high-banked track for a doubleheader, Huset's Speedway officials have elected to make it a World of Outlaws tripleheader from Friday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, Sept. 1.
The opener on Aug. 30 will be the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking, which showcases a $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start feature. There will be a unique format to the race released later and the points from the Huset's Hustle preliminary night in June will not be a part of the program. Additionally, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks will be in action for their championship night.
The final two nights of the weekend - Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 - features the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the finale paying $100,000 to win and $2,500 to start. The preliminary night will be Ace Ready Mix Night and the finale will be Myrl & Roy's Paving Night. There is no support class either night, but the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will join the Outlaws each night.
Anyone who purchased a ticket or a four-day wristband for the nights of the event that were postponed can use it during the rescheduled event Labor Day Weekend. The Huset's Hustle finale tickets can be used on Aug. 30 and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS can be used on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
The next scheduled weekly program at the track is July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
Also of note, because of the schedule changes, the Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for both the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars ($7,000 to win) and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series ($1,200 to win) will be Aug. 25 during Royal River Casino Night.
Event tickets for all remaining Huset's Speedway events this season be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
UP NEXT -
July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Hagar Adds Two More Victories in Alabama to Bump Win Total to Half Dozen This Season
Inside Line Promotions - PHENIX CITY, Ala. (June 25, 2024) - Derek Hagar swept a weekend in Alabama with USCS Racing, giving him five feature triumphs in his last six starts and six wins in his last nine races.
"I'm feeling pretty good," he said. "Being back in our own car with that consistency feels pretty good. We're waiting on the No. 44 car to get another engine so we'll keep plugging away at our deal and hopefully keep scoring wins."
Hagar advanced from sixth to second place in a heat race to kick off the action at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton last Friday.
"We had a good car and the race track was pretty racy all night," he said. "We went from the back to second in the heat race so that put us as the high-points driver."
A fourth-place result in the dash started Hagar on the outside of the second row in the main event.
"I had a good start in the feature," he said. "The drivers in first and second got together so that put me restarting second. After that I was all over the guy for the lead. I was opening my entry trying to cross underneath him. He was doing a really good job of holding his line and making it to where I couldn't pass him. I kept working on him and working on him. I could got to the top and open my entry and then go down to carry speed on my exit. Every time I'd get a good run on him he'd be in the spot I needed to be. It was past halfway when I was able to get beside him and into the preferred lane into turn three. We got in a little traffic and he hesitated in the center of the corner and slipped up, and it was just enough I could get by him."
The victory was Hagar's fifth of the season.
He continued his winning ways on Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway, where he placed second in a heat race before capturing the dash and A Main.
"We were a little undergeared for the heat race and I didn't get a good start," he said. "We got a good dash draw, drawing the No. 2. We made a lot of adjustments and the car was totally different in the dash. We ended up winning it. Then we got the jump on the start of the feature and led the whole thing. The track started taking rubber around the top. Lance Moss was giving me hell. I was trying to save my tire and he wasn't. I could hear him on the top. We were coming to the checkered flag and someone blew up. I moved down and Lance got into some oil and about hit the turn four wall head on. Otherwise, I think we would have had a heck of a finish."
Hagar leads all drivers with three USCS Series wins this season.
He plans to compete this Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the USCS Series.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 21 - Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala. - Heat race: 2 (6); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 1 (4).
June 22 - East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala. - Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).
SEASON STATS -
14 races, 6 wins, 8 top fives, 9 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing
Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com .
"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Estenson Joining MSTS 410 Sprint Cars for South Dakota Doubleheader
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 25, 2024) - Tim Estenson is competing at a pair of South Dakota dirt tracks this weekend with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars.
Estenson will race on Friday at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen and on Saturday at Casino Speedway in Watertown. Friday will mark his debut at Brown County Speedway. Estenson last competed at Casino Speedway in September 2021, when he recorded a fourth-place result.
"We're looking for a podium each night," he said. "We've run with those guys and have had some success so I'm aiming to be in contention each night this weekend."
Estenson only got one night of racing in last week as rain washed out the final three rounds of the four-race BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS at Huset's Speedway. The only night that didn't face weather was Wednesday, when Estenson qualified 22 nd quickest in his World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series group.
"It didn't help us that I drew a high pill and that buried us in qualifying," he said. "We ended up right around where we went out. It was one of those deals where it's the best of the best, too. You have to be on your game every time you hit the track. On a positive note, we turned our fastest qualifying lap at Huset's this year."
Estenson then placed eighth in a heat race before finishing second in the C Main to transfer into the back of the B Main. He gained a pair of positions to end 20 th in the consolation race.
"In the heat race the car was good, but we were in the back of the pack and it was tough to move forward," he said. "That put us in the C Main. We were able to move up a spot and transfer. Then we passed a couple of cars in the B Main, but that field was tough.
"We're hungry for more and trying to find speed and get better. Right now the center off the exit of the corners is what is fighting us. We're super close, but just need that little extra. I think we can take another step in the right direction this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 22; Heat race: 8 (8); C Main: 2 (3); B Main: 20 (22).
SEASON STATS -
15 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 6 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D., and Saturday at Casino Speedway in Watertown, S.D., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Arai Helmets
Arai offers a variety of helmets for different riding styles and purposes, from motorcycle to automobile. For more information, visit http://www.AraiAmericas.com .
"I've been using Arai Helmets since 2018," Estenson said. "They are super comfortable. I took a big hit last year. I was wearing an Arai and the helmet did its job of protecting me."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
CK Mechanical to be presenting sponsor of 36th Brad Doty
Classic Micro Lite Last Chance Showdown
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ATTICA, Ohio (June 24, 2024) - In less than a month, the
Greatest Show On Dirt and Ohio’s finest open wheel aces will converge at
Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, all of whom battling for the coveted
36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products
crown. A premier event on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series schedule, the Brad Doty Classic, which will be contested on Tuesday,
July 16, boasts not only a $15,000 payday - the richest of the 2024 Attica
Raceway Park season - but a championship trophy and helmet, all to be
awarded in Victory Lane at the conclusion of the event.
The Brad Doty Classic championship trophy, a key element in
the aforementioned victory lane celebration, is as special as it is
historic, featuring every prior winner of the Buckeye State blockbuster
including the inaugural champion, “The King” Steve Kinser.
As custom to most World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events,
the 36th Brad Doty Classic will feature an entire Series program complete
with qualifying time trials, Gill Construction Heat Races, Toyota Dash
presented by Racing Optics, Callies Performance Products C-Main, Micro Lite
Last Chance Showdown presented by CK Mechanical, and of course, a 40-lap
main event.
As noted, CK Mechanical, a regional leader in plumbing,
HVAC, and electrical services, will return to the Brad Doty Classic in 2024
as the presenting sponsor of the Micro Lite Last Chance Showdown; a portion
of the program that will give competitors one last chance to qualify for the
evening’s 40-lap headliner.
Commencing operations in 2008 as a plumbing service
provider, CK Mechanical steadily made the transition to a full service
plumbing, HVAC, and electrical outlet by 2020, still providing service to
residential, industrial, and commercial customers throughout the greater
Ottawa, Erie, and Sandusky area. Boasting dedication and experience, CK
Mechanical has assembled a solid reputation, setting the standard for others
in the trade while providing the utmost customer satisfaction.
“I can’t say it enough, but Ray Brooks, who owns Gill
Construction as well as CK Mechanical, is not only a great friend, but a
dedicated race fan,” said Brad Doty, event co-promoter. “We’re privileged
and honored to have him and CK Mechanical associated with the Ohio Logistics
Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park.”
ABOUT CK MECHANICAL:
Operated by Ray Brooks and headquartered in Port Clinton, Ohio, CK
Mechanical began in 2008 as a plumbing company, focused on providing the
highest quality service to the Ottawa, Erie, and Sandusky areas. In 2020, CK
Mechanical transitioned into a full mechanical contractor offering plumbing,
HVAC, and electrical services for our residential, industrial, and
commercial customers. We aim to be your one-stop mechanical contractor from
start to finish. To learn more, visit CK Mechanical online at
https://ckmechanicalllc.com/.
TICKETS:
Reserved seats for the 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic
presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, are
now available and can be purchased online via www.atticaracewaypark.com or
by clicking here.
ADDITIONAL CK MECHANICAL MEDIA:
Online home: https://ckmechanicalllc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ck-Mechanical/100083508814617/
ADDITIONAL BRAD DOTY CLASSIC MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/braddoty18
Instagram: www.instagram.com/braddoty18
Facebook: www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark
X: www.twitter.com/atticaracewyprk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/attica_raceway_park
BRAD DOTY CLASSIC WINNERS:
ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
1989 - Steve Kinser
1990 - Jack Hewitt
1991 - Bobby Allen
1992 - Rained Out
1993 - Mark Keegan
1994 - Danny Smith
1995 - Randy Kinser
1996 - Dale Blaney
1997 - Tyler Walker
1998 - Jeff Shepard
1999 - Butch Schroeder
2000 - Kelly Kinser
2001 - Danny Smith (2)
2002 - Alvin Roepke
2003 - Dean Jacobs
2004 - Greg Wilson
2005 - Stevie Smith
LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK
2006 - Joey Saldana
2007 - Jac Haudenschild
2008 - Jason Meyers
2009 - Steve Kinser (2)
2010 - Dale Blaney (2)
2011 - Donny Schatz
2012 - Kerry Madsen
2013 - Donny Schatz (2)
2014 - Paul McMahan
2015 - Rained Out
ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
2016 - Donny Schatz (3)
2017 - David Gravel
2018 - Donny Schatz (4)
2019 - Brock Zearfoss
2020 - Kyle Larson
2021 - Spencer Bayston
2022 - Kyle Larson (2)
2023 - Kyle Larson (3)
Tony Gomes 4th in Return to Action at Placerville Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking a couple weekends off with Placerville Speedway dark, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports were back in action on Saturday night and the Modesto, CA driver scored a season best fourth place finish with the team.
“It was a really good night for our team, and it felt great to be back with C&M Motorsports, but I am a little disappointed I couldn’t get the job done from our front row starting position,” Tony Gomes said.
With 24 cars in attendance for the track’s first weekly points paying event of the month, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C mount in third quickest in time trials.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Modesto, CA driver took advantage of a new rule in place in 2024 as he was able to power to the win which automatically put him on the pole of the feature event in doing so.
Following a track re-work just prior to rolling out for the feature event, Gomes didn’t get the jump he hoped for when the Ron Stahl green flag was displayed to the field as he slipped back to third.
On a very racy surface, Gomes settled in and was able to race into second as he began to chase after race leader, Michael Ing, who was solidly out front but approaching the rear of the field.
Getting to Ing’s rear bumper, slower cars raced side by side in front of himself and Ing and it allowed Andy Forsberg to get by them both as it dropped Gomes back to third as they ran in heavy traffic.
Doing what he could to search for away around Ing to get into second, Gomes utltimatley lost another position to Michael Faccinto in his efforts as he capped his night off with a fourth-place finish.
“We certainly had a better car than how we ended up, and that’s on me,” Gomes added. “I am glad we are now getting into a busy part of the season so I wont have to think about this one too long and have a shot at redemption this weekend. Big thanks to Mandi and Cody for continuing to support my racing efforts with their great equipment, and also a big thanks to Cody, Bobby, and John for working so hard to put a fast car on the track.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports will be right back in action on Saturday night as they return to Placerville Speedway.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-6, Wins-0, Top 5’s-1, Top 10’s-5
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
New Track Record and Sixth Place Finish Highlight Maverick Mayhem for Joel Myers Jr
PETERSEN MEDIA: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports had another busy week as they took part of Maverick Mayhem in Indiana with the upstart Winged Maverick Sprint Car Series as well as the IRA Sprint Car Series. Running in three of the four races, a New Track Record and a sixth-place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway highlighted the week of action.
“It has been great getting to a lot of new tracks and adapting quickly,” Joel Myers Jr said. “Noah West and I have been gelling and figuring each other out and we have some good speed at these new places.”
Four-race stretch through Indiana kicked off on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, IN. The Sebastopol, CA driver got off to a great start as he established a New Track Record at the bullring aboard the SHITI Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors backed No. 19 entry.
Running second in his heat race, Myers Jr was locked into the feature event where he took the green flag from the seventh starting position. Getting a good start to the feature event, Myers Jr was up into fourth on the first lap, but as action moved quickly on the short track, he was back to sixth on the seventh lap.
Working around the LPS surface, Myers Jr searched both high and low as he ran well inside the Top-10. When the feature event drew to a close, Myers Jr capped the opening night of Maverick Mayhem off with a sixth place finish.
Friday night the scene shifted to Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, IN where Myers Jr timed in 12th fastest in time trials before advancing from sixth to fourth in his heat race and again locking into the feature event.
Taking the green flag from the ninth row, Myers Jr night was cut short as he got upside down on the second lap leading to extensive damage.
Going over the wreckage, the team ultimately made the decision to skip Saturday’s event to put their spare car together for Sunday’s event in Terre Haute, IN.
Getting off to a sluggish start at The Action Track, Myers Jr and company went to work to made adjustments for their heat race. Going from ninth to seventh in his heat, Myers Jr moved into the ‘B’ where he lined up back in 10th.
Having a great run on the famed ˝ mile, Myers Jr worked his way up to third and punched his ticket inot the feature event.
Lining up 22nd on the starting grid for the 20-lap feature event, Myers Jr continued his surge forward when the feature came to life.
Working into 16th in just five laps, Myers Jr was in 14th when the cross flags were displayed to field.
Continuing to fight forward, the 18-year-old was in 11th on the 14th lap, and made a brief appearance in the Top-10 by lap 16.
Falling back to 12th with three laps left in the race, Myers Jr was able to work into the 11th spot on the 19th lap where he went on to cap his night off.
“Aside from qualifying Sunday night, we were really good on a really tricky track,” Myers Jr said. “It definitely gives you confidence to have speed and move forward getting to these tracks for the first time, and it has us all excited as we continue to progress. A big thank you to Brodie Hayward and everyone that is associated with this team.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 26, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 10, Top-10’s-16
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and the Hayward Motorsports team will be idle for the next two weekends.
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.
To grab your Joel Myers Jr Merchandise, click over to www.shopjoelmyersjr.com
Andy Forsberg Storms to 2nd Win of 2024 Season
PETERSEN MEDIA: Saturday night at Placerville Speedway, Andy Forsberg had his elbows up on the slick Ľ mile bullring as he charged form his eighth starting position to capture his second win of the 2024 season.
“Saturday night we had 24 cars show up for Fan Appreciation night, and I thought the night went really well,” Andy Forsberg said. “It was the week after the El Dorado County Fair so it’s always a toss up with what we will get with the crowd and the track surface because how abused it gets but Scott Russell did a great job all week, and the fans showed up despite the high temps.”
With 24 cars on hand Saturday night, the Auburn, CA driver got off to a solid start as he timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in fifth quickest in qualifying time trials.
Moving into heat race competition, Forsberg lined up on the front row and needed to pick up the win the guarantee himself a spot in the nightly redraw.
Getting the jump, Forsberg looked strong in the eight lap race as he raced to the win and garnered a berth in the redraw where he didn’t quite have the luck he needed as the eight placed him in the fourth row of the 25-lap feature event.
With the track getting dry and slick as the night went on as well as the night featuring triple digit heat, a pre-race track rework took place and gave the surface some juice for the impending feature event.
When the race went green, Forsberg began his journey to the top spot as he was able to quickly break into the Top-Five. Running in fourth, Forsberg was able to move into third as the leaders got into traffic, and on the 13th lap he made a power move on the exit of turn two that saw him go to the outside and drive by the lead duo to take over the race’s top spot.
Out in front, Forsberg continued to set a torrid pace as he kept the field at bay. Leading the final 12 laps, Forsberg raced on to score his second win of the season which also marked his 71st career triumph at Placerville Speedway.
“It was a fun night at the track,” Forsberg said. “I feel like we have gotten our ducks in a row the last couple of months, and with the stupid stuff not happening we have been in contention night in and night out.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-17, Wins-2, Top 5’s-7, Top 10’s-8
ON TAP: Forsberg will be in action on Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA before returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Cole Macedo Lands on Podium at Super Dirt Cup
PETERSEN MEDIA- Despite having tough luck during the first two nights of the
Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, Cole Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports put
themselves in a good position for Saturday night’s finale where Macedo raced
his way to a third-place finish at the prestigious event at Skagit Speedway.
“We had a fast car all week, and I am glad we were able to
come away with a good finish on Saturday night,” Cole Macedo said. “We had a
good shot at finishing second, but traffic was tricky and we ended up
scoring a third place finish.”
Getting collected in a late race tangle on Thursday night,
and then dealing with an issue with his fire suppression system on Friday
night, the Tarlton Motorsports team was able to get Macedo out of the work
area each time and get him on track so he could score as many event points
as possible.
Sitting 7th in points heading into Championship Saturday,
Macedo lined up on the front row of his heat race and powered to the win.
With the heat win to his credit, the Lemoore, CA driver was locked into the
40-lap feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the sixth
position aboard the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment
Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed no. 21 entry.
When the feature event came to life, Macedo quickly moved
into fourth as he chased after the likes of Zeb Wise, Corey Day, and Justin
Sanders. Moving into third on the eighth lap, the action picked up as the
leaders got into traffic and created an epic battle for the second spot.
Racing into second on the 17th lap, Macedo and Wise waged
war on each other as they played a high-speed game of chess racing through
slower traffic.
Slipping back to third officially on the 20th lap, Macedo
kept him in his crosshairs as he worked around the famed bullring in the
pacific northwest.
Taking a couple shots at Wise late in the feature, Macedo
brough a busy stretch with the Tarlton Motorsports team to a close with a
third-place finish.
“My guys did an incredible job all week of getting us back
on track to get points to be in a good spot for the big show on Saturday
night,” Macedo said. “Things didn’t go our way, but when it counted, we were
right there. Thanks to the Tarlton family for allowing us to go on this
trip, and the Dyson family and all of our partners for continuing to support
this race team.”
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son
Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst,
Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod
Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for
their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 21, Wins: 3, Top 5’s: 16, Top 10’s:
17.
ON TAP: Macedo and company will head to Chico, CA this Friday and Saturday night as the NARC slate resumes with the David Tarter Memorial.
Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic coming to Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, Saturday
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 24, 2024) - One of the biggest events
on Lucas Oil Speedway's schedule is set for Friday and Saturday as many of
the nation's top winged Spring Car drivers will be on hand for the inaugural
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.
The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad
Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around
the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway with
winners each night collecting $15,000.
Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., has a series-high six
feature victories and 23 top-10 finishes in 24 events to lead the High Limit
season championship points. Three-time winner Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis
trails Sweet by 76 points with third-place Brent Marks of Myerstown, Pa.,
158 points behind the leader.
Fourth-place Rico Abreu of St. Helens, Calif., trailed Sweet
by 252 points and Corey Day of Clovis, Calif., rounds out the top five just
three points behind Aberu. Among other regulars on the tour is Kasey Kahne,
former NASCAR Cup Series driver for 18 seasons.
Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by
calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can
be purchased online.
Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour.
The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each
night.
The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota
Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman,
Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens;
Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry
Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan
Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad
Lyle.
The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m.,
spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday
and Saturday.
Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about
the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland
Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.
Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition
to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the
action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the
Midway.
Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country
and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as
"Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious
rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock,
pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse set lists and
their original music.
Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at
venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium,
Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.
For more information on the band, visit
dirtroadaddiction.com.
Friday admission:
Two-day reserved - $80
Adults (13-and-up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $70
Two-day pit pass - $85
Saturday admission:
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $90
Pit pass - $45
For ticket information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event,
contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email
at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
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Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in
Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is
available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this
sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing
experience.
For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by
following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at
www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway
Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race
recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and
schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title.
Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events.
Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of
the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and
regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling
League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the
Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
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2024 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:
AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, Proboat, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, Rains Ice Company, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Turn 1 Bar & Grill, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.
Huset's Speedway Management Thanks First Responders and Neighbors for Assistance During Flooding Last Weekend
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - Huset's Speedway management extends its most sincere gratitude to the fans, teams and sponsors that supported the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS as well as to the first responders and local neighbors who helped during the severe flooding that postponed the event last weekend.
Mother Nature refused to cooperate all week with multiple days of rain leading into one of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel events. The weather cleared enough to get in Wednesday's Huset's Hustle opener, which showcased 55 of the top sprint car drivers in the nation, before intense rain invaded the area late Wednesday night and continued through Saturday.
Several inches of rain drenched the already saturated ground, which created flooding that began in the early hours of Friday morning. At 2 a.m. that morning, Huset's Speedway management, the Huset's Speedway security team and local law enforcement went door to door to each campsite and race team on the property notifying campers of the potential for flooding, and advising that campers vacate the area. At 3 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Minnehana County.
Huset's Speedway management is grateful for the support of the Brandon and Split Rock Fire and Rescue teams for their help evacuating the balance of people who remained in their campers Friday morning. Also, a huge thank you is extended to the Minnehana County Sheriff's Office and the Brandon Police Department for their assistance along with many good Samaritans who brought equipment to help campers recover their personal belongings.
Flooding has started to slowly recede at the track and Huset's Speedway management is assessing the property damage this week.
An announcement about the rescheduling of the final night of the Huset's Hustle as well as the two nights of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS that were postponed last weekend will be released this week.
The next scheduled weekly program at Huset's Speedway is July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
UP NEXT -
July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Mallett Produces First ASCS National Tour Victory of the Season
Inside Line Promotions - LOCUST GROVE, Ark. (June 24, 2024) - Jordon Mallett executed a last-lap pass to score his first ASCS National Tour triumph of the season last Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway.
It marked his second career win with the ASCS National Tour and the first for Brandon Anderson Motorsports - a team that Mallett has been driving for during the last month.
"The way I see it is it took about five races or so for us to get comfortable and consistent," Mallett said. "We were up and down. Like we were fast, but sometimes not in the feature. At the ASCS National Tour Speedweek finale we finally put ourselves in a good spot as we were fast at the end just like we were in the beginning. Then at Batesville on Saturday we showed we could be good from hot laps all the way through. I was comfortable and we figured out some things and made smart decisions. It was a cumulative effort over the last month."
Mallett qualified second quickest in his group before he won a heat race.
"I don't have a lot of laps around Batesville even though it's close to home," he said. "I'd only been there a couple of times. We were good about any time we got on the track. The team worked hard all week and gave me a good race car from when we unloaded. We were quickest in hot laps by a good margin. We were faster in qualifying than in hot laps, but weren't quick time in our group. Then we won the heat race to make sure we could get in the dash since we couldn't fall back on our qualifying time. We had a really good race car and kept fine-tuning it. In the dash we ran third so we started the feature third. We kept working at the car and watching the track.
"We had a really good start to the feature. I knew (Matt) Covington would go to the top and I thought Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) would slide to protect. I got myself to second and jumped to the top. Sam set a really fast pace and we were able to match him. I didn't know if we were the only ones matching him until after the race. The first 15 laps me and Sam had five seconds on third place. We had a lot of flexibility in the car as I was able to run the top or the bottom or float through the middle. When we got to traffic the dirty air didn't bother us as we were consistent. We had a restart with 10 laps to go. When you're running second you get the opportunity to search around a lot. I was able to maintain with Sam while I was searching the track. I knew that if we could maintain while searching we had a pretty good race car.
"When we came to the restart I had a really good start. He rolled through the middle to the top. I ducked to the bottom and found a strip of moisture and was able to take the lead for a lap. That track is a momentum race track. Once he got wound up through the middle he drove around me before I could get up to get my own momentum wound up. I jumped up and kept pace with him. Toward the end my car kept getting better. With about three laps to go I was noticing there were a couple of spots kinda high off both corners that had started to clean off quickly. I felt that could take a little bit of rubber.
"Coming to the white flag lap through turns three and four I thought we only had one more shot. I was able to really enter the corner hard and charge the corner. I went into the middle and hit that clean spot on exit. I gained really quick from five car lengths back to right behind him at the white flag. We both went into turn one at the middle to top of the track. I followed him in and got myself in my own clean air. I slowed my car down and got square and shot up and cleared him by the time we got to the back straightaway. I went through turns three and four and charged it really hard and caught that strip coming off."
The last-lap pass resulted in Mallett's first ASCS National Tour win since October 2021.
"I'm really pleased to get back to Victory Lane with the ASCS National Tour and to be a part of the Anderson's first National win," he said. "It was also really meaningful to be able to pass Sam, who is one of the best 360 racers in the country, to earn the victory."
Mallett will venture to Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla., this Friday and Saturday for the ASCS National Series Dirt Down in T-Town with the ASCS National Tour. He placed fifth at the track in July 2022 during his only appearance.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 22 - Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).
SEASON STATS -
11 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla., for the ASCS National Series Dirt Down in T-Town with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - KSE Racing Products
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"Dan and Dave at KSE Racing Products have taken care of our steering needs for as long as I can remember," Mallett said. "It's been first-class service all the way. They always have top-notch service and a quick turnaround."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Shows Speed Early During World of Outlaws Race at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson pieced together one of his strongest starts to a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event last Wednesday at Huset's Speedway.
Johnson qualified 10 th quickest in his group and finished third in a heat race to kick off the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS. That locked him into a mid-pack starting position during the Huset's Hustle main event, but unfortunately mechanical woes sidelined him before the green flag was waved.
"I think we qualified well, especially for the cars that were in our group," he said. "I was hoping to get a spot or two in the heat race. I think going out in the first heat the track was a little narrow and tough to pass. About halfway through I could feel the motor losing a little bit of power. The end result wasn't great as we stuck a valve and broke some valve springs so we couldn't start the feature. We would have had it fixed to race on Friday, but Mother Nature had other plans."
The remainder of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS was postponed because of continuing rain and flooding.
Next up for Johnson will be double duty this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
"I'm excited for it as I'll run my 410 car and a 360 car for Dennis Gainey," he said. "I haven't gotten any 410 laps there this year so I'm excited to see where our stuff stacks up. And hopefully we can improve on our results with Dennis and the team."
Johnson has recorded a top 10 during all four starts at Knoxville Raceway this season, highlighted by a run from 12 th to fourth during his most recent visit.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: DNS (-).
SEASON STATS -
16 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Construction Products & Consultants
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"I've worked at Construction Products & Consultants for a few years," Johnson said. "We specialize in concrete and masonry products. It's pretty cool to have your work on the side of your race car and help you out in a big way."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Starks Battles Misfortune Throughout Dirt Cup to Finish 11 th During Finale
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 24, 2024) - Trey Starks entered the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup last weekend at Skagit Speedway as the 410ci winged sprint car points leader and the winningest driver at the track this year.
"You have to be fast and you have to have luck at these big events," he said. "I felt we were fast, but we didn't have very much luck. That's how a weekend like that falls apart."
Starks had high expectations going into the marquee event, which he began last Thursday by setting quick time in qualifying out of the 45-plus competitors. He then hustled from eighth to third place in a heat race to be the high-points driver entering the main event, which was inverted by 16 positions.
"Early in the feature I had a big run on someone and I pulled to the inside," he said. "I was going so fast compared to him he didn't see or hear me coming. At the end of the straightaway he went to the bottom. He turned into my right rear with his left front. I was going so fast it just took flight."
Starks got upside down during the incident, which ended his night early with a 24th-place result.
The team pulled out the backup car on Friday and once again pieced together a strong first half of the night, qualifying 10 th quickest and placing sixth in a heat race. That lined Starks up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event.
"We were running about sixth," he said. "A car did a wheelie in front of us and when he set it down I thought he'd get back on the gas. Once I realized he wasn't I locked it up, but we collided and it destroyed the car. We scabbed it back together and picked up a few spots after restarting at the back. When we came back into the pits and looked at the car it was like how did we get through that."
Starks was credited with a 14th-place result.
He ranked eighth in overall event points entering Saturday's finale.
"The motor was basically falling out of the car after Friday's race," he said. "We went home and were in a time crunch to have it put together and leave by 1 p.m. to get back to the track in time. Instead of fixing the motor mounts we put a different engine in the car. We fought the engine all night and we weren't sure why. So that threw another thing into the loop."
Starks placed second in a heat race before ending the night 11 th in the main event while using his third different race car in as many nights.
"The main thing was getting in a car that hadn't had a 410 in it in like four years," he said. "It's the spare, spare, spare car, but at that point we didn't have too many options. We just fought everything and just weren't where we needed to be.
"I don't like making excuses, but being on a different car every night was pretty difficult from both a driver and a crew standpoint. I was really bummed out after Thursday because I felt we had one of if not the fastest car in the pits. When you're racing really hard for each position and it's a split-second decision, it's easy to get into a racing deal. Unfortunately, we were on the wrong end of those most of the weekend."
Starks plans to return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday. He currently holds a 54-point lead in the 410ci winged sprint car championship standings at the track.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 20 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (8); Feature: 24 (16).
June 21 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 6 (6); Feature: 14 (8).
June 22 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 11 (9).
SEASON STATS -
15 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 14 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rally From 20 th to Ninth During BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Opening Night at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - David Gravel hustled the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 sprint car from 20 th to ninth place last Wednesday during the opening night of the four-day BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.
The final three nights of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel event at Huset's Speedway were postponed because of intense rain and flooding.
The action on Wednesday began with Gravel qualifying fourth quickest in his group. He then finished where he started - fifth - in a heat race.
"We qualified good, but I wasn't able to pass in the heat races," he said. "With how that format is you have to pass cars or you're left in the wind. I was able to just lock into the feature."
Gravel lined up on the outside of the 10 th row in the Huset's Hustle main event.
"We slowly picked them off," he said. "I ran the bottom mostly. We had to run the middle and ran the top a couple of laps, but our car was on the snugger side so we definitely liked the bottom. I felt by the end of the race we were decent. We just ran out of laps."
Gravel's run from 20 th to ninth was the second-most positions gained during the feature.
"We were content to finish where we did," he said. "It was acceptable for us, but we weren't happy with how the night was. I think that would have lined us up on the front row of a heat race on Thursday and if we won that we'd have been in a good position, but rain washed out the rest of the weekend."
Next up for Big Game Motorsports is the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular this Friday and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. Gravel owns a 56-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering the weekend.
"I'm very excited," he said. "I was able to win the second night there last year. I'm looking forward to going back. Hopefully it's nice and warm and slick like it normally is there and we get to do some racing."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (20).
SEASON STATS -
31 races, 9 wins, 21 top fives, 27 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Danny Dietrich eyes Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek title
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 24, 2024) – After an off-weekend to reset and recharge, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing are now more ready than ever, set to take part in the entire ten-race Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek slate that will commence officially at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 28.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, will roll into Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek fresh off of an Ohio Sprint Speedweek run that included eight starts in nine days complimented by a pair of podium finishes. Although outside of Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship contention, Dietrich was victorious in his annual visit to the Buckeye State, accomplishing said feat at Sharon Speedway on Wednesday, June 12.
“We needed a weekend off to kinda reset our heads and be ready for PA Speedweek. Ten days is a lot of racing, but there’s a ton of money on the line and we hope to be in contention each and every night,” Dietrich, a former two-time PA Sprint Speedweek champion, noted. “The fans are excited and I know we’re excited. Hopefully the weather cooperates and allows for a great ten days.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:
2024 PA SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, June 28 | Williams Grove $10,000 to Win
Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Wednesday, July 3 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
Friday, July 5 | Williams Grove $20,000 to Win
Saturday, July 6 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Sunday, July 7 | Selinsgrove $10,000 to Win
First through fifth in the final point standings will collect $6,000, $3,000, $2,700, $2,500, and $2,200 respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 20
Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall continues Port Royal hot streak; Pennsylvania
Sprint Speedweek agenda could include entire slate
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
VINCENTOWN, N.J. (June 24, 2024) – Although Justin Whittall’s complete Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek slate is still undetermined, planning to contend in most, if not all of the annual marquee, the New Jersey native’s momentum heading into the ten-race agenda will be hearty, capping his recent weekend of competition with a top-five score at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22.
Whittall, who earned his first victory of 2024 just one weekend prior at Port Royal Speedway, finished fourth in his most recent visit to the Juniata County “Speed Palace,” commencing main event action from the exact same position. In fact, it was a great evening on the whole for JW Motorsports, opening the $22,000-to-win Jim Kline Tribute with the fifth-fastest qualifying time of 28 entries, racing on to win his respective heat race.
Perfect timing, the event utilized a Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek format.
“Feels good to keep this rhythm going. Things are starting to turn for the better, and no better time to do so than right before Speedweek,” Whittall, ace of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, said. “Really happy for this team. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep this team in check and I’m proud to be connected with so many great people. Our plan is to be at all of Speedweek, but we’re still balancing some things out. We’ll see soon enough.”
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports plan to contend in all of
Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:
2024 PA SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, June 28 | Williams Grove $10,000 to Win
Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Wednesday, July 3 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
Friday, July 5 | Williams Grove $20,000 to Win
Saturday, July 6 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Sunday, July 7 | Selinsgrove $10,000 to Win
First through fifth in the final point standings will collect $6,000, $3,000, $2,700, $2,500, and $2,200 respectively.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic
Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime
Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 8
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts
at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday,
April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first
victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished
fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Westfall on top at Paragon; Macon’s Top Gun Special
highlights coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FOREST, Ohio (June 24, 2024) – It’s been a long time coming for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, but the Forest, Ohio-based non-wing venture finally scored their first triumph of the 2024 season, doing so at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 22. In fact, the trip to Paragon was as last minute as anything could get, immediately switching directions after their USAC doubleheader in Wisconsin was called off due to Mother Nature.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M non-wing sprinter, earned his Paragon victory from third on the grid, taking command officially with less than ten circuits remaining. The Johnson Memorial score earned Westfall a $3,000 payday; a great momentum shift heading into Macon Speedway’s highly anticipated Top Gun Special on June 28-29.
“We needed that one…we were kinda doubting ourselves a little bit, but we finally got over the hump,” Westfall said. “The first one is always the hardest to get, so hopefully this gives us a nice little boost heading into two days in Illinois.
“Macon is a wild place,” Westfall added. “We’re ready to get after it.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with a Top Gun Special doubleheader at Macon
Speedway in Macon, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth
$3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.
Andrews back in the top-ten at Attica; Routine weekend on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio (June 24, 2024) – Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing (CAR) notched another mark in the top-ten column during the recent weekend, concluding their Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) start at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 21, with ninth-place result, maintaining their place within the top-ten after commencing action two spots better.
For Andrews, ace of the CAR, Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com, No. 15C sprint car, the top-ten was his second of the season, earning his first in an Attica appearance just before FAST on Dirt’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Andrews is certainly no stranger to the Attica highbanks, earning back-to-back titles at the facility in the hay day years of his career.
Unfortunately, Andrews was unable to repeat his top-ten output at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 22; he ended his efforts with a 20th-place score.
“Feels good to get back in the top-ten at Attica. Our potential at CAR has been there from the start, it’s just putting it all together. Our goal is to get a win before the year is over,” Andrews expressed. “It was a hot weekend, so a big thanks to the fans for coming out and supporting the tracks on Friday and Saturday. Here’s to another solid weekend ahead.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with a full weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday
and Saturday, June 28-29. Saturday’s visit to Fremont will include FAST on
Dirt.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 2
JJ Loss on board for five nights of PA Sprint Speedweek
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
HANOVER, Pa. (June 24, 2024) – The end of June usually means one thing for Pennsylvania race fans: Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek. And for Hanover, Pennsylvania’s JJ Loss, who is halfway through his first, full season in the 410 sprint car ranks, it’s a time to garner extra lap time and experience, fully intent on participating in five nights of the ten-race schedule including Lincoln Speedway’s pair on June 29 and July 1.
Loss, ace of his own Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will roll into Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek fresh off of a Lincoln Speedway start on Saturday, June 22, concluding his evening in the Pigeon Hills 14th in the running order. Although far from Loss’ top result at the “Fabulous” facility, the 17-year-old is confident in his ability to run with the state’s top performers.
“We’re excited for Speedweek. It’s the week everyone looks forward to, whether you’re a fan or a driver, and to have the opportunity to compete in half of it is pretty special,” Loss explained. “Of course, we still have to take things day to day, but as long as nothing out of the ordinary happens, our plan is to be at Lincoln for both nights, as well as BAPS Motor Speedway, Grandview Speedway, and Hagerstown Speedway.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with five dates of
Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:
Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com
Thiel records solid results in four-day Indiana road
trip; IRA double ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 24, 2024) – Four days in the Hoosier State resulted in four solid results for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only finding the top-ten twice in the four-race stretch, but ultimately highlighting all outcomes with a podium at Terre Haute Action Track on Sunday, June 23. Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished third in his podium result, improving three positions after starting sixth on the A-Main grid.
Dubbed Maverick Mayhem, Thiel launched his quadruple-header (featuring the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Maverick Winged Sprint Cars) with a 12th-place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway on Thursday, June 20, followed quickly thereafter with a ninth-place score at Bloomington Speedway on Friday 21. “Big Wheel” raced on to finish 14th at Tri-State Speedway on Saturday, June 22, all of which concluded with the aforementioned podium at Terre Haute Action Track.
A competitive weekend, nonetheless, each of Thiel’s A-Main results were the product of forward progress, advancing 16 total positions with the most accumulated in his visit to Tri-State in Haubstadt.
“It was an awesome week, for sure. Those Indiana bullrings can be a lot of fun and I’m proud we were able to put up some solid numbers. I think we were a winning car last night…just didn’t get up on the wheel early enough,” Thiel expressed. “Just hats off to the team for hanging tough and making these last few weeks possible. We ended up racing nine events in 13 days. We’re a little closer to home this weekend so we’re hoping to put this Indiana momentum to good use and stretch our podium streak.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a Winsconsin
doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29. “Big Wheel” will visit
Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wisconsin, on Friday, followed by a return
visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 11
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place
finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at
Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished
third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute,
Indiana, on Sunday, June 23.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
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WORLD OF OUTLAWS LARRY HILLERUD MEMORIAL, OFF TRACK ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT WILMOT RACEWAY UPCOMING SCHEDULE
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 22, 2024)--Wisconsin will
welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the
final time this year during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial
Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13.
In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music
starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the
usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 14. For
complete information as well as camping availability, check the Wilmot
Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or the official Wilmot Raceway Facebook
page.
The planned USAC Amsoil National Sprints event at Wilmot Saturday, June 22
was cancelled due to heavy overnight storms and prediction for additional
heavy rains and storms. This marked the third oval track event lost to
weather out of seven scheduled this season.
Next up for the 1/3-mile clay oval is Saturday, June 29 with 11-75 Sports
Complex IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Unified Street Stocks and B&L
Office Furniture presented by Great American Tire & Auto Repair Bandit
4-Cylinder Stock Cars. Grandstands open 5 p.m. with admission $15 for ages
13 & over, ages 12 & under admitted free. Pits open at 3 p.m. with all pit
passes $30. Biggie Paws will have an information table about their adoption,
fostering and donation programs.
Off track from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30 Great American Tire &
Auto Repair, 4106 - 78th St. (Old Sears Pershing Plaza), Kenosha will be
hosting its annual car show. Wilmot Raceway race cars, Great Lakes Dragaway
drag cars, domestic, classic, modern, import, hot rods, as well as
motorcycles, are invited to participate. The show is free with entertainment
planned. Food and beverages will be available on site.
Independence Celebration car load and fireworks night is next on track for
Wilmot Raceway Tuesday, July 2 featuring Liftpro powered by Gandrud
Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Product Wings Wilmot 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprint
Cars, Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst
Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints and Bandits. Special grandstand
admission is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seatbelted paid
upon entrance to the fairgrounds. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. with pits
opening at 3 p.m. and all pit passes $30.00.
The Kenosha County Fair/Wilmot Raceway World of Outlaws weekend activities
begin on Thursday, July 11 with a fish fry by Twisted Quisine Catering 5
until 8 p.m.(or while supplies last), yard games along with Wilmot Raceway
Grill and The Garage open for food and beverages. Music provided by Nick Gz
5:30-9:30 p.m. This event is open to the public as well as campers.
On Friday, July 12 will feature baked goods at the Wilmot Raceway Grill 7
until 9 a.m. Lunch will be available 1 until 5 p.m. at Raceway Grill with
The Garage open. A scavenger hunt for youngsters is planned. Pits open at 2
p.m. with grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Nashville recording artist Eli Agler
& The Faster Horses will perform a concert commencing 30 minutes following
conclusion of the race program.
Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast at $10 per person ages 7 and
over. Campers receive 4 complimentary pancake breakfast tickets.
Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Hartland, Wis. home, World of
Outlaws Rookie contender, 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410 Winged Sprint Car
Champion, and 11-time IRA Winged Sprint Car Champion will have his car on
display and sign autographs 8 until 9 a.m.
Raceway Grill and The Garage will be open serving lunch and beverages 2
until 5 p.m.
Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands at 4 p.m. Best Dressed Race Gear
Contest will be held when stands open.
Red Rock It Band will perform a concert 30 minutes following conclusions of
the race program.
For ticket or pit pass information, contact SLS promotions which is leasing
the facility for the race event.
WingLESS Sprints are on the program both days.
For information or updates on Wilmot Raceway events or camping, phone
trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or
official Raceway Facebook page.
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The World of Outlaws two-day event will see the best Sprint Car drivers in the country battle for $12,000 paydays both nights at the 1/3-mile track.
California’s Carson Macedo, who’s in contention for the 2024 World of Outlaws title, has turned Wilmot into one of his best tracks, having won the last two Series races there. His win last year started a resurgence for the Jason Johnson Racing driver after a crash a few weeks earlier.
The event will be the final home state weekend for Wisconsin resident Bill Balog. He’s a 23-time winner at Wilmot, most recently winning with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in August last year.
In his first return to Wisconsin this year, Balog finished eighth at Beaver Dam Raceway.
They’ll be joined by the likes of 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz – who won at Wilmot in 2019 – current Series points leader David Gravel – who has four Series wins at Wilmot – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Logan Schuchart and more.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 12-13
Location – Wilmot, WI
Track Record – 12.397 seconds by Mike Reinke on Aug. 21, 2021
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (July 8, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ9PfqcaZA
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Wilmot –
2023 – Carson Macedo on July 8
2022 – Carson Macedo on July 9
2021 – Brad Sweet on July 10
2020 –David Gravel on July 11
2019 – Donny Schatz on July 13
2018 – Brent Marks on June 2
2017 – David Gravel on July 29
2016 – David Gravel on July 30
2014 – David Gravel on May 9
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 1
2006 – Mark Dobmeier on Oct. 14
Swanson Tops Qualifying at Madison Int’l Speedway
In Doran Binks Racing’s Mission Foods No. 77
And Still Leads Points Following 100-Lapper
OREGON, Wis., June 23 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson still lead the entrant and driver point standings in the USAC Silver Crown division following Friday night’s Bytec Dairyland 100 at Madison International Speedway, but their top rivals have drawn closer after a mechanical problem resulted in an 11th-place finish for the No. 77, which is sponsored by Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.
Earlier in the evening Swanson won the pole for the 100-lap race with a time of 17.062 seconds, extending his record as the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown poles in history to 51. C.J. Leary, Bobby Santos III, Dakoda Armstrong and Taylor Ferns rounded out the top five in qualifying.
Swanson led all 300 laps of the three previous pavement USAC Silver Crown races this year and he’s won this race three times (2018, 2019 and 2023).
But on Friday Leary was able to get around him on the outside going into Turn 1 of the half-mile paved oval on the first lap, and then Santos edged under him in the same spot on lap two to relegate him to third.
That set up one of the best battle of the evening, as Swanson hounded Santos for second while Ferns tried to get third away from Swanson as the trio played a high-speed game of cat and mouse.
Swanson eventually dropped to fourth but his drive came to an end when he suddenly slowed in Turn 3 to bring out the first of two cautions on lap 61 due to a mechanical issue that caused the No. 77 to lose fuel. He was pushed to the pits by a four-wheeler and the Doran Binks crew made quick repairs. Swanson was able to return to the rear of the field and run for about 10 more laps, and his official finishing position was 11th.
He wasn’t the only one who had their night come to an end prematurely. Ferns brought out the event’s only other yellow while running third working lap 75 when she stopped at about the same place Swanson had. Her car’s issue was a broken U-joint, and she ended up right behind Swanson in the final rundown, in 12th place.
And after leading from the start, Leary also ran into calamity in the same spot on lap 89, as he got a flat tire and had contact with Armstrong. He pitted for a new tire but he ended up ninth.
That gave the point to Armstrong, who went on to post his first USAC Silver Crown victory. Santos, Grant, rookie Trey Osborne and defending series champion Seavey rounded out the top five.
The race was streamed live by Flo Racing.
The next USAC Silver Crown race is the Sumar Classic on July 4 at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. The series then travels to Salt City Speedway in Hutchinson, Kan. July 19-20 prior to four events in August. The complete schedule is posted on usacracing.com.
For more information see DoranRacing.com.
IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 19
IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 553; 2. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 540; 3. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 456; 4. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 450; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 422; 6. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 406; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 394; 8. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 391; 9. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 389; 10. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 368; 11. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 359; 12. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 357; 13. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 355; 14. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 340; 15. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 335; 16. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 326; 17. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 322; 18. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 321; 19. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 320; 20. Bayley Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 319.
State Point Standings
California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 116; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 108; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 107; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 105; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 102; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63; 10. Brendan Warmerdam, Lemoore, Calif., 38.
Delaware – 1. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 40; 2. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 39; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 38; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 37; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 36; 6. Christian Rumsey, Slate Hill, N.Y., 35; 7. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 33; 8. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 32; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 31; 10. Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., 30.
Georgia – 1. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 40; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 39; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 38; 4. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 37; 5. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 36; 6. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 35; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 34; 8. John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., 33; 9. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 32; 10. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 31.
Indiana – 1. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 210; 2. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., and Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., both 205; 4. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 202; 5. Ethan Fleetwood, Smithville, Ind., 193; 6. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., and Barry Miller, Bedford, Ind., both 187; 8. Dustin Clark, Washington, Ind., 180; 9. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 176; 10. Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., 174.
Iowa – 1. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 115; 2. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 110; 3. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 99; 4. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 77; 5. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 68; 6. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 67; 7. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 55; 8. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 40; 9. Andrew Sullivan, Arnolds Park, Iowa, 38; 10. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 37.
Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 189; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 179; 3. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 145; 4. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 130; 5. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., and Charlee Chaffin, Cimarron, Kan., both 123; 7. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 116; 8. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 112; 9. Jeremy Campbell, Goddard, Kan., 108; 10. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 105.
Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 40; 2. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 39; 3. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 38; 4. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 37; 5. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 36; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 35; 7. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 34; 8. Alfred Galedrige Jr., Greenwood, Ind., 33; 9. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 32; 10. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 31.
Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 104; 2. Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 84; 3. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 81; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., 79; 5. Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., 74; 6. Dale Schweikart, Linden, Pa., 73; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 71; 8. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 70; 9. Josh Spicer, Julian, Pa., and Alex "A. J." Barton, Bedford, Pa., both 66.
Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 187; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 186; 3. Zach Glaser, Cleveland, Minn., 169; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 148; 5. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 142; 6. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 139; 7. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Rob Rawson, Big Lake, Minn., both 101; 9. Bruce Allen, Mankato, Minn., and Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., both 93.
Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 249; 2. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 227; 3. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 204; 4. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 182; 6. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 165; 7. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 143; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 122; 9. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 120; 10. Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., 112.
Nebraska – 1. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 319; 2. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 292; 3. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 288; 4. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 280; 5. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 254; 6. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 250; 7. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 247; 8. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 233; 9. Mike Boston, Lincoln, Neb., 225; 10. Chad Koch, Murdock, Neb., 223.
New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 156; 2. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 152; 3. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 137; 4. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 135; 5. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 123; 6. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 122; 7. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 121; 8. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 120; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 116; 10. Kevin Nagy, Gilbert, Pa., Aidan Borden, Jackson, N.J., and Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., each 105.
North Carolina – 1. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 74; 2. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 71; 3. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 66; 4. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 63; 5. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 55; 6. Chris Lamb, Reidsville, N.C., 54; 7. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 50; 8. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., and Nick Tucker, Mooresville, N.C., both 40; 10. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 38
North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 149; 2. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 138; 3. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 137; 4. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 130; 5. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 110; 6. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 108; 7. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., both 104; 9. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 75; 10. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 68.
Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 257; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 255; 3. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 202; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 183; 5. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 179; 6. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 168; 7. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 141; 8. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 139; 9. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 126; 10. Chase Baker, Waynesville, Ohio, and Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., both 123.
Oklahoma – 1. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 102; 2. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 88; 3. Brandon Jennings, Norman, Okla., 80; 4. Kayden Cole, Blanchard, Okla., 76; 5. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 75; 6. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., 71; 7. Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., and Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., both 70; 9. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 68; 10. Tanner Conn, Oklahoma City, Okla., Whit Gastineau, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., each 67.
Pennsylvania – 1. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 394; 2. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 339; 3. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 326; 4. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 304; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., and Dustin Young, Danville, Pa., both 267; 7. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 258; 8. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 232; 9. Michael Alleman, Port Royal, Pa., 223; 10. Mike Melair, Warrington, Pa., and Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., both 212.
South Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 77; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 76; 3. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 75; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 72; 5. John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., and Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., both 67; 7. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 63; 8. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 62; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 56; 10. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 40.
South Dakota – 1. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 324; 2. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 309; 3. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 299; 4. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 296; 5. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 283; 6. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 276; 7. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 268; 8. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 265; 9. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 261; 10. Tyler Rabenberg, Cambridge, Minn., 257.
Texas – 1. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 315; 2. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 288; 3. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, and Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, both 249; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 232; 6. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 231; 7. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 199; 8. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 192; 9. Thomas Johnson, Deridder, Louisiana, 191; 10. Herbert Wood, Kennedale, Texas, 179.
Virginia – 1. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., and Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., both 113; 3. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 106; 4. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 101; 5. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 95; 6. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 93; 7. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 86; 8. Donald Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 72; 9. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 67; 10. James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 62
West Virginia – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 40; 2. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 39; 3. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 38; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 37; 5. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 36; 6. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 34; 8. Nathan Emig, Dalzell, S.C., 33; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 32; 10. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 31.
CRSA RAINED OUT AT OUTLAW, MOVED TO AUGUST 16
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 21, 2024
DUNDEE, N.Y. – It’s the same stuff, different day for CRSA this month.
CRSA Sprints officials and Outlaw Speedway track officials have postponed Friday's first Dandy Triple Play event to Aug. 16 due to weather.
Numerous weather reports predicted thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, so racing was called off.
This marks the first time in series history (excluding the 2020 COVID-19 season) that CRSA does not race in June.
With the move to Aug. 16, CRSA now has a two-in-two weekend, with racing the following day at Woodhull Raceway, also part of the Dandy Triple Play.
The CRSA Sprints will take the following weekend off, then turn their attention to July 4 for a Stars and Stripes at Land of Legends Raceway for round two of the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. Can’t make it? Tune in live on DIRTVision.
After that, a quick turnaround to July 6 for the series return to Genesee Speedway in Batavia.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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IN THE THICK OF THE USAC/CRA CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT, AJ BENDER HEADS TO PERRIS SATURDAY
(Perris, CA, June 20, 2024) The saying “Good things come to
those who wait” seems to apply to AJ Bender's season in the Avanti Windows
and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. The San Diego, California resident not
only won his first series event at Perris Auto Speedway on April 27th, but
he also finds himself locked in a tight, early-season point battle for the
USAC/CRA championship.
Bender should be no stranger to longtime Southern California racing fans. After moving from Texas with his family when he was five or six years old, he and older brother Bobby eventually became regulars in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. Both made big impressions as fast, very capable drivers and in 2008, AJ won the CLS Rookie of the Year award.
After a few years in the CLS, Bender transitioned into the tough world of USAC/CRA 410 sprint car racing. He also had planned on competing in the newly created Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Car Series (now known as the GAS Chassis Young Gun Series) when it debuted in 2013. At the time, the Young Guns series was for drivers 14-21 with no prior sprint car experience. Since he fell within the age range, he was also allowed to run with the Young Guns. That is, he was allowed to compete with the Young Guns in one race.
At the 2013 season opener, Bender put such a whipping on the Young Guns field that a new rule was introduced. While there was no official name for the rule, it quickly became known as the “Bender Rule.” That was due to how badly he whipped the competition. From that day forward, drivers with USAC/CRA experience were no longer eligible to compete in the Young Gun Series. That rule still stands today.
“Yeah, I know about the rule,” Bender laughed when reminded. “I was very bummed about the rule. It is hard to believe that was 11 years ago.
In the seasons since his only Young Guns win, Bender, now 31, has honed his skill and has become a talented driver. While the majority of his racing has been confined to Perris, he has proved to be very adaptable at any track he competes on. His thrilling win in the sprint car portion at the 2021 Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway put the fans on their feet at the end of the race. Over the last few years, he has also scored wins with the occasional ride in a lightning sprint car. The most recent one of those came while driving for Northern California’s Brian Fonseca at the Ventura Raceway on May 11th.
Any victory is nice, but one that eluded Bender was a win in the USAC/CRA Series. Considered the premiere traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi, wins with the group are not easy to come by. Bender was aware of that, and despite a couple of heartbreaks, he never quit trying. He had not picked up a win through his first 118 starts in the West Coast group. That all changed on Saturday, April 27th, at Perris.
Bender was not having a spectacular season through the year's first four races. All told, he had one top 10 finish. That came at the Cocopah Speedway on March 23rd when he placed fifth. In the other four races, he was 12th and 16th at Perris and 15th at the Mohave Valley Raceway. At the race on April 27th, he qualified ninth fastest and won his 10-lap heat race. That placed him on the pole for the main. Over the years, the pole at Perris has not produced a lot of winners. This night it would be different.
In one of the best races at the track in recent years, Bender, driving the #21 DRC powered by a Shaver Engine and owned by his mom and dad, jumped into the lead, and set the pace for the first three circuits. The 30 lapper had seven lead changes, and Bender was engaged in every one of them. Performing flawlessly on the track’s famous cushion, he reclaimed the lead for two laps on lap 11. He then led laps 14 through 19 and finally 21 through 30. Unlike many drivers who luck into their first win, this victory was anything but that. It was a hard-fought-for, well-earned triumph.
“Absolutely, the feeling was through the roof,” Bender exclaimed of his first USAC/CRA win. “A feeling of what I have been trying for has finally been accomplished. But I told my dad when we left for home that night to forget it and go on to the next one. We have a long season ahead of us.”
“Maybe when I was younger, not that I did not care, but I did not take the time to learn this stuff,” the driver continued. “We have been with the CRA for a long time but we really never ran a full schedule. We pretty much only ran Perris. I feel like in the past four or five years I have done my homework. You know, taking the time to learn about the car and what I am feeling and what can make me go faster. I feel like a lot of my progression has been in the last four or five years. Kind of leading up to it (the first CRA win). I feel a lot of the time I have been close and I have had good cars. But it is racing and stuff happens.”
That win lit a fire under Bender. There have been two races since. The annual Salute to Indy at Perris on May 25th and the Golden Empire Clash at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway two weeks ago. The Dallas, Texas-born racer finished fifth and third in those races, respectively. The results have thrown him into the middle of a red hot championship race. The top six drivers are only 84 points apart. Bender is in the middle of the mix in third and is only seven points out of second.
“That alone is really cool,” he enthusiastically answered when asked how it felt being in third place. “Outside of when I ran the midget two years ago for a full season, I have never run a full season in a series in my racing career. This was kind of like a cool opportunity. This year, my dad said, ‘let's try to run the full season.’ I have always felt like I could be a good points racer because I feel like I am pretty consistent. On bad nights I try to come away with something out of it. It (being in the points race) makes me feel a little more confident and solidifies that I can do this. It is still a long season. Anything can happen. I try not to think about it too much, but it is hard not to think about it. It is cool to see your name on the stuff that they post.”
Not only is Bender in the thick of the points race but his mom and dad are as well. In the car owner points, they are second, only seven points back of the leader.
“That is pretty cool,” he responded about his parent’s lofty position in the owner points. “Especially since they (USAC/CRA) are offering money and stuff for the entrants.”
Bender was responding from his parent's garage while working on the racecar for this Saturday’s event at Perris. The friendly driver tries to work on the car a couple of days a week. It is hard to be there every night as he, his wife Tiffany, and daughter Reagan, who will soon turn five, live near downtown San Diego. The car is 45 minutes to an hour away in Ramona.
Family time with his wife and daughter is a big priority. Between the family, work, and living quite a distance from most of his competitors, he does not spend a lot of time with them.
“We don’t hang out outside of racing, but we are all pretty cordial to each other,” Bender said of his relationship with the other drivers. “That is nice. If they ask me something, I would not tell them a lie. I would tell them what is going on. It is kind of cool to be doing that with people you consider to be your friends. The racing community is kind of like your family. It is kind of nice not to have grudges or really dislike somebody. But at the same time, I wouldn’t give them an inch.”
To see if AJ Bender can pick up his second win of the year at Perris on Saturday, the fun begins when the gates open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first race will start at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at the following website https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday.
Bender wished to thank Bender Pool & Spa, Matrix Construction Services, Keys Brothers Racing, Lawler’s Towing, No Limit Powder Coating, and Brandit Designs for being marketing partners with him in the 2024 season.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571.
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
June 22nd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
June 29th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND SKY CONCERT” LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION
DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
THE FIRST 1,000 GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE HOT DOG COUPON AND A FREE AMERICAN FLAG.
July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS
September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com
Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/
GAS Chassis
Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/
Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/
Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/
Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/
LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/
Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/
Mike’s Produce
Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/
Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/
Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/
Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/
Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/
Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/
Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/
4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/
For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.
Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl
Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/
Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/
DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.
mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.
BROWN GEARED UP FOR 2024 SEASON
WITH the 2024 season soon to be getting underway at Darwin’s Northline Speedway in the Northern Territory, one driver who is very excited about that happening is local 410 Sprintcar youngster Hayden Brown.
Heading into his fourth in the 410 Sprintcar class, the 24-year-old has set himself one main goal for the 2024 season, and that’s to be consistently amongst the top-10 runners.
“I’m looking forward to the season ahead and hoping that it’s going to be a good one,” enthused the Darwin, Northern Territory-based racer.
“The family team and I have been working hard throughout the off season getting the car ready the best we can and also building up our sponsorship support, which includes getting a new major sponsor in the guys at Territory Plant Hire, and I’m proud to say I’m happy with how the off season has panned out, and now it’s time get amongst it out on the race track.”
With a 10 race meeting calendar making up the 2024 season, Brown has his eyes on not only contesting all of them but getting his NT # 77 Territory Plant Hire supported Triple X car running at the front of the field.
“With this being my fourth season in Sprintcars, I’m working on being more consistent throughout the night in order to be up there come feature race time, and the team and I have shown plenty of speed in patches last season, but the aim is to try and do that on a more regular basis,” he said.
“For the first couple of months of the season, the team and I will be hoping to be amongst the top-five contenders, but when the big shows come around in the months of August and September with a lot of interstate competitors, I’m aiming to be one of the best of the locals by qualifying into the feature races and seeing where I end up.”
There is no doubt that Brown and his family team are well prepared for the upcoming 2024 season, and they are hoping that this is going to be the catalyst for them upping the ante out on the race track.
The 2024 season begins for Brown and his team with this Saturday night’s Darwin Title at Northline Speedway.
2024 Season Schedule
June 22 - Northline Speedway (Darwin Title)
July 13 - Northline Speedway
July 27 - Northline Speedway
August 10 - Northline Speedway
August 24 - Northline Speedway
September 6 - Northline Speedway (Defend The Top End)
Weaver’s Win Earns Points Lead; RUSH Mods Sunday at Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA June 19, 2024): Jeremy Weaver’s first career win in the 410 Sprint Car division last Sunday at Tri City Raceway Park was a memorable one, for sure. But, little did he know as he celebrated in victory lane that he also became the points leader in the Krill Recycling season championship. Weaver vaulted from third to first in one fell swoop.
Weaver enters this week’s contest two points ahead of veteran Bob Felmlee and seven points ahead of two-time and defending champion A.J. Flick. You can count on seeing all three in action this Sunday, along with a dozen or more talented 410 Sprint Car racers.
Gale Ruth, Jr., Andy Cavanaugh, Cameron Nastasi, Bodey McClintock, and many more will try for their first wins of the season, which could shuffle up the point standings even more.
The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be on the card as well. The burning question is whether Erick Rudolph will make the trip from the Empire State to square off again with Chad Reitz. Both drivers have a pair of wins on the season, so Sunday could be a tie breaker for divisional bragging rights. Steve Slater is still under medical care, so Eric Gabany will probably be at the controls of Slater’s car once again. Gabany filled in admirably last week, finishing a close second to the invader. Maybe Gabany can bring home the win? Or, will it be Kyle Fink, who finally seems to have worked out the bugs that hampered his early season efforts.
There was also a change at the top of the standings for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks. Tim Bish encountered an engine problem in the make-up feature last week, and he did not compete in the regularly scheduled program. But, Pat Fielding ran both ends of the double header and, now, his consistency has put him out front in the championship contest. Josh Seippel sits just two points back and Rod Laskey is only three points out of the lead. Their competition will be intense. Nearly twenty Pro Stocks were on hand last week, and another banner field is expected.
The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars had their second event since being added to the Sunday Thunder line-up. The Rush Sprints will be racing at another area speedway this weekend due to a prior scheduling arrangement. So, pinch hitting for them this week will be the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds.
Racing action will start at 6 p.m., with practice for the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds only.
The pit gates will open at 2 p.m., as usual. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m.
The regular ticket prices will apply for this event. Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification of course. Children (ages 10 and under) will be free. Pit passes will be $35, with the exception that infant pit passes (for those ages two and under) will be $15.
If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park this week, there will be a Sunday Thunder program next week, plus an autograph session for all divisions.
Plus, watch the track social media feed for some exciting schedule changes in the coming weeks!
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
THREE SPRINT CAR CLASSES AND TWO STOCK CAR CLASSES SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
(Perris, CA, June 18, 2024) This Saturday night, June 22nd, Perris Auto Speedway will host the fastest traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi. The cars will be the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars but they will not be the only group of cars supplying the intense action. In addition to the 410 sprinters, the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and the PASSCAR Street and American Factory Stocks will also be on hand to thrill the crowd.
For the first time this season, coming into Saturday’s
Street Stock portion of the program, there is no tie for first in the
championship point standings. Over the first two races, James Altman Jr of
Lake Elsinore, and Ohio native Evan Sennett, who now lives in Riverside,
were tied for the top of the heap in the standings. That great battle hit a
bit of a rough patch at the last event on May 25th when a rod in Sennett’s
engine decided to escape from the block during the heat race.
Sennett’s misfortune, combined with another top-notch
performance by Altman, broke the tie and gave Altman some breathing room in
the championship standings. Altman, who has a win, a second place and a
third in the first three races of the year, now leads the title chase by a
single point!!! Taking up the chase and breathing directly down his neck is
Rancho Palos Verdes racer George Leventis, whose father, Chris is the
two-time defending class champion. Lake Mathews teen Cameron Pierce, another
second-generation racer, is third and is only nine points out of first.
Morgan Rowlan of Riverside and 2021 champion “Elkman” Brandon Kelly are
fourth and fifth. Personable Sennett and the senior Leventis are sixth and
seventh.
In the American Factory Stocks, Menifee's David Uraine leads
a tight battle that sees the top five only separated by 11 points. James
Keller of Jurupa Valley is second, five points behind Uraine. Nuevo's Ethan
Kintop is one point behind Keller. David Stites of Canyon Lake and Albert
Jurtado of Riverside are fourth and fifth and only trail the leader by 10
and 11-points respectively.
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American Factory Stock point leader David Uraine. Kenny Lonngren photo.
In the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprint Car class, Westminster’s
Brecken Guererro has a firm grip on the championship and the brand-new GAS
Chassis that will go with it. The first-year driver holds a 58-point lead
over fellow newcomer Jake McKee of Redlands. Riverside’s Cody Deloye and
Seth Dyer of Yucca Valley are third and fourth.
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Brecken Guerrero, who is in his first year racing sprint cars, leads the GAS
Chassis Young Gun Points.
Kenny Lonngren photo.
Like Guererro, Tustin’s Bob Suchy has a big lead over Yorba
Linda’s Greg Badgwell in the Senior Sprints. IE-based drivers Mike Kotlinski
of Nuevo and Murrieta’s Tyler Hatzikian are third and fourth.
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Tustin's Bob Suchy sits on top of the Senior Sprint points. Kenny Lonngren
photo.
All the fun begins when the gates open at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first race of the night will begin at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over it is $25.00. Kids 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00 and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at the following website https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday.
The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571.
PASSCAR Street Stock Points
1. James Altman Jr., Lake Elsinore … 59
2. George Leventis, Rancho Palos Verdes … 58
3. Cameron Pierce, Lake Mathews … 50
4. Morgan Rowlan, Riverside … 43
5. Brandon Kelly, Moreno Valley … 42
AMERICAN FACTORY STOCKS Points
1. David Uraine, Menifee … 44
2. James Keller, Jurupa Valley … 39
3. Ethan Kintop, Nuevo … 38
4. David Stites, Canyon Lake … 34
5. Albert Jurtado, Riverside … 33
GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints Points
1. Brecken Guerrero, Westminster … 180
2. Jake McKee, Redlands … 122
3. Cody Deloye, Riverside … 117
4. Seth Dyer, Yucca Valley … 53
PAS Senior Sprint Cars Points
1. Bob Suchy, Tustin … 187
2. Greg Badgwell, Yorba Linda …118
3. Mike Kotlinski, Nuevo … 111
4. Tyler Hatzikian, Murrieta … 60
To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.
2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule
June 22nd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
June 29th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND SKY CONCERT” LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION
DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
THE FIRST 1,000 GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE HOT DOG COUPON AND A FREE AMERICAN FLAG.
July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS
September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS
October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.
Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
Chris’s Hauling
Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com
Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/
GAS Chassis
Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/
Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/
Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/
Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/
LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/
Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/
Mike’s Produce
Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/
Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/
Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/
Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/
Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/
Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/
Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/
4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/
For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.
Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl
Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/
Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/
DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.
mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.
CRSA HEADS TO OUTLAW TO BEGIN DANDY TRIPLE PLAY
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Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 19, 2024
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by SuperGen Products, prepare to return to Outlaw Speedway Friday to begin the Dandy Triple Play.
It is just the seventh time the track in Dundee has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Tomy Moreau won his second career CRSA feature.
Here’s a look at the stories entering the weekend.
Last Race: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway May 31 for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.
This was a race in which the one that got away returned to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps, giving the win to Dalton Herrick.
"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”
Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.
A New Series: This Friday kicks off the Dandy Triple Play. This three-race series travels to Outlaw and Woodhull, both tracks near a local Dandy convenience store.
Dandy is a full convenient store with excellent food service and a large selection of fuel. With over 60 locations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, Dandy's mission is to ensure that every customer receives courteous service while providing quality products at a fair price in a safe environment.
To celebrate the first race, the top three Friday will receive gift cards to Dandy.
Are you heading to the race? Eat at Dandy, down the road from the track on 53 Water St. CRSA recommends the chicken and waffle sandwich and the brisket special.
We know Drama: In the last three races of action, exciting moments have unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half of the race. Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win at Land of Legends. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.
Bad Luck June: CRSA has yet to complete a single race in the sixth month of the 2024 calendar. All three events scheduled for June 1 at Fonda Speedway, June 7 at Utica-Rome Speedway and June 14 at Penn Can Speedway were postponed, leaving only one race on the calendar for June. The last time CRSA only contested one event in June was 2019, a race at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park.
What’s Happening?: With postponements the last few weeks, some drivers have had only one place to run Saturdays, Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua. Last Saturday, 23 drivers checked in and featured Timmy Lotz recording his first 305 Sprint victory over Darryl Ruggles and Bobby Parrow.
“Those (yellows) kept coming one after another, was just hoping they’d stop,” said Lotz in victory lane. "Was trying to figure out how to get around all that (lapped traffic), so I’m glad the caution came out for that (last) one. I didn’t even know it was the checkers, thought we still had one more (lap) to go and then I see (Hixson) throw the doubles (checkered flags) so I knew I was good to go.”
Johnny Kolosek and Ruggles have also won in recent weeks of action.
By the Numbers: At Outlaw, the average car count in the last three races is 19. Darryl Ruggles, Dana Wagner and Dalton Herrick have the most top fives at two. Ruggles is the only repeat winner at Outlaw. Other winners at “The Baddest Dirt Track on the Planet” include Danny Varin, Jeff VanSteenburg, Jordan Hutton and Tomy Moreau.
From the Frontman: "Finally, we're excited to return to racing! Based on what we’ve seen for sprint car racing at Outlaw, the racing has been incredible. Ensure you stay hydrated, bring your cool towels and do what you must do to stay cool. It’s going to be an excellent night to kick off summer.” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: “Mike Emhof has worked exceptionally hard in moving the CRSA Sprints into one of the major sprint car touring groups in the northeast. Each year, the series continues to grow in popularity, and they can boast of huge car counts wherever they go.”~ Tyler Siri, per Outlaw's press release
Up Next: CRSA takes the weekend of June 28 off, then returns to action July 4 at Land of Legends for a Stars and Stripes Spectacular special in the second race of the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. After that, a quick turnaround to Genesee Speedway in Batavia July 6.
Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16
3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25
4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26
5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31
6. 21B Blake Warner -40
7. 28 Ron Greek -40
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58
9. J27 John Cunningham -85
10. 99 Adam Depuy -139
Previous Winners @ Outlaw
1. Darryl Ruggles (2) 2014, 2016
2. Danny Varin (1) 2012
3. Jeff VanSteebburg (1) 2012
4. Jordan Hutton (1) 2022
5. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2
4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1
5. 88c Chad Miller 1
6. 23 John Smith 1
7. 25G Tyler Graves 1
8. 18c Dan Craun 1
9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 99 Adam Depuy 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
9. 33 Scott Landers 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 4s Johnny Smith 1
12. 48a Alysha Bay 1
13. 77 Matt Rotz 1
14. 99 Mike Kiser 1
15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27
3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14
Fastest Lap
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)
3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30
2. 77 Matt Rotz 20
3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
4. 28 Ron Greek 9
5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
8. 121 Steve Glover 5
9. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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SEXTON GATLIN RACING RETURNS TO ACTION SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
Brent is returning to action after working on his tan at the
river. Grant spent his vacation In Puerto Vallarta. Despite missing the last
two USAC/CRA races, both drivers are still ranked in the top 20 in points.
Brent, a three-time lightning sprint car champion who is a rookie in the
best traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi, is currently
17th in the series championship standings. Grant, who captured the 2023
USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award, is 20th.
Saturday will be the fourth appearance of the season for the beautiful Sexton Gatlin Racing #22 and #44 cars on the banked half-mile clay oval in Riverside County. Both drivers are hoping for better results than they achieved in the first three outings. For Brent, a 52-year-old who first raced at Perris over a quarter of a century ago, he has finished 13th, 15th, and 16th at the track this year. Grant, who will turn 20 in less than a month, has an 18th, 19th, and 21st.
Brent’s 13th at Perris was his best outing in the series in 2024. Grant’s best USAC/CRA finish thus far in 2024 was an 11th at Arizona's Mohave Valley Raceway on April 6th.
During his 2023 Rookie of the Year campaign, Grant had five top-10 finishes and one top-5. His best finish was fifth at Bakersfield Speedway on June 24th. In seven appearances at Perris last season, he had two top-10 results. The first of the two was in the prestigious Salute to Indy on Memorial Day weekend. He closed his Perris Auto Speedway season on November 11th when he finished eighth.
Between the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints and PAS Senior Sprints, Brent started eight main events at Perris in 2023. His biggest successes came in the POWRi Series where he won April 15, placed second on May 27th, and sixth on November 11th. On June 10th of last year, he drove in both the USAC/CRA Series and the Seniors. He placed seventh in a shocking first appearance in the “Big Boy” USAC/CRA main. That came moments after he finished second in the Senior main.
Spectator gates at Perris will open at 5:00 p.m., and racing will follow at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5, and children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available twenty-four hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. The fairgrounds charge $10 for parking. The track is located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is http://perrisautospeedway.com/index.html and the office phone is (951) 940-0134.
Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.
Brent Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main
3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main
3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main
5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main
6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
Grant Sexton 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main
4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main
5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main
5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 5th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 3rd A Main
SEVERAL FORMER CHAMPS ON TAP FOR MUST SEE RACING OWOSSO EVENT
June 19, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – When the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts invades Owosso Speedway this Saturday night June 22, it will bring with it an impressive list of former pavement sprint car champions from around the country.
The list of entrants for the event announced Wednesday afternoon is stout. This may be one of the deepest lineups MSR has fielded at Owosso Speedway in a long time. It is highlighted by five-time MSR champion Jimmy McCune and defending MSR champion Jason Blonde.
Other champions expected to compete include 2022 MSR champion Charlie Schultz, 2017 Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series champion John Inman, three-time Little 500 champion Jeff Bloom, 305 pavement champion Kevin Mingus, and former T.B.A.R.A. champion Shane Bulter.
Defending Open Wheel Showdown champion Aaron Willison will be making his second career MSR start aboard the legendary Dick Myers owned #50m. In Willson’s first series start June 1 at Lancaster, New York, Willison turned in a strong performance and almost squeaked out a win on the final lap only to settle for second. Willison enjoyed his time in New York so much that he made it a priority to secure the ride in the #50m again this weekend.
Bobby Santos III, who has won the first two MSR outings this year, isn’t expected to compete due to a previous commitment. That should open the door for Joe Ligouri and Ryan Litt to possibly unseat Santos from the top of the standings. Liguori set quick time the last time the series competed on June 1.
Saturday’s event will be the first time this season the new ‘Fast Cash’ Challenge will be in effect. If the fast qualifier accepts the challenge, he will automatically pick up an additional $500 and have a chance to win additional cash bonuses in his heat race and feature event. A $100 bonus will also be up for grabs if he sets a new track record. If he accepts the challenge, the inversion number will be no worse than 6.
This new bonus program should be good news for Rick Holley. ”Smoke Show” as he is nicknamed, was the only driver in 2023 able to figure out the new asphalt at Owosso. Holley set quick time on both MSR visits to Owosso in 2023. He came away with the all-time track record on September 2.
Joining the MSR 410 Series will be the Maxima Racing Oils
Midwest Lights Series on Saturday night giving fans a double-header of
winged asphalt sprint car racing. The MSR Lights will also be in action
Friday night June 21 at Corrigan Oil Speedway in Mason, Michigan. This is a
rare two-race weekend for the MSR Lights.
Other drivers confirmed for Saturday’s MSR National event include Tommy
Nichols, Tom Geren, Dorman Snyder, Joe Speakman, and Bobby Komisarski among
others.
Heffner Enterprises South Team Undergoes Change of Direction
Ocean View, DE. June 17th, 2023.
As of today, Heffner Racing Enterprises South and Mike Heffner have decided to discontinue it's non-wing sprint car endeavors. This is the sole decision of team owner, Mike Heffner. Heffner stated, "I have enjoyed the last several years of being a non-wing team owner and have been blessed to have had some of the best drivers and crew members on the east coast. Our successes have proven that the dedication and passion of the team was well above par. I owe a great deal of gratitude to everyone who has been involved with the team for the last several seasons. There is no reason in particular, I just felt it in my gut and heart that it was time to focus on my true passion which is winged sprint car racing, of special note, I would like to sincerely thank Alex Bright, for piloting the car to numerous wins and podium finishes during the last year. Alex is a top-notch wheelman and a great person. I am certain that he has many wins left in him. I also would like to thank Curt Michael and the entire crew for their care and attention to the team and it's equipment. Last but certainly not least, a big personal thank you to Robert Hummer and our sponsors."
According to Heffner, the team plans to pause operations for the time being and will be reorganizing and reinventing to compete in 410 and 360 winged sprint car divisions. The team will continue to have Curt Michael manage and serve as crew chief for the team when the restructuring has been completed.
As for the Heffner Racing Enterprises Pennsylvania operations, it will be business as usual, nothing has changed or will change in the foreseeable future. Heffner states, "I am having more fun and im more excited than ever with the Troy Wagaman Jr piloted 27 in central Pa." Wagaman and the Ben Engle led team plan on competing in all of the Pennsylvania Speedweek.
Stay tuned for future updates regarding the next planned events, and driver for the Heffner Enterprises South team when they become available.
ESS Crosses the Border to Brockville, Cornwall This Weekend
By Curtis Berleue (Brockville, ONT) | Some of the most anticipated events on the Empire Super Sprints schedule each year are always the trips north of the border into Canada. 2024 is no different, and this coming weekend is the first of three border crossings for full-point events for the season.
Saturday, the tour will invade the Brockville Ontario Speedway for their first of two trips to the track, and Sunday will be the lone stop in 2024 at the Cornwall Motor Speedway. A strong contingent of ESS regulars is expected to take on some of the toughest Canadian locals.
Leading the charge north is current points leader Jason Barney, who, in addition to the success he’s been enjoying so far in 2024, will be tough to beat as he is a former winner at both Brockville (2017) and Cornwall (2018) in ESS action.
Two time and defending champion Jordan Poirier sits second in points headed into the weekend. The Quebec native and local favorite also has had success at both tracks in the past, notching an ESS win at Cornwall in 2017.
All persons entering the pits on Saturday at Brockville should be reminded that a digital waiver must be signed per the tracks insurance, and no paper waiver will be available at the track. The waiver can be found at https://bos.speedwaiver.com . Additionally, all teams looking to purchase medium tires should get their order to Shawn Donath no later than Thursday as only a limited supply will be available at the track this weekend.
The official order of events for both nights, along with pricing for each event can be found on both tracks’ website and Facebook pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media channels.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), Twitter (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Saturday, June 22– Brockville Ontario Speedway – Brockville, ONT ($2,000 to Win)
Sunday, June 23 – Cornwall Motor Speedway - Cornwall, ONT ($2,000 to Win)
Wednesday, July 3 – Can Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)
Dover Extends Condolences for Long-Time Family Friend and Sponsor
Inside Line Promotions - EAGLE, Neb. (June 18, 2024) - Jack Dover and the Dover Family would like to offer condolences to the family and friends of a long-time family friend and sponsor.
Stan Cisar passed away this week after battling cancer. The Dover Family knew Cisar for several decades, forming a business relationship that became a friendship.
"Stan Cisar was one of our best friends in business and personal life," Marc and Lori Dover said. "Not many people know, but he had one of the best bands in the area and we were lucky enough to have him play at our wedding 42 years ago. For years to follow, he was the go-to guy for everything that needed lettering, be it race cars, signs for the auto show or an entire work truck lettered so it could be on the road in the morning.
"There was a word that wasn't in Stan's vocabulary - 'no.' It wasn't an option. He always got it done and made it look top notch. One of the best things of all was listening to him call the races and then we would all head to Denny's for breakfast afterwards and do some serious bench racing at the table or lunch at Lansky's for some pizza.
"Not many people have been involved with our lives in business, racing or personally as Stan was. He was a great business associate and an even better friend and will be truly missed. We are all better for knowing him. God Speed, 'Voice.' I'm sure he will be calling all those races beyond the pearly gates now."
Cisar's Speedway Graphics, which he sold last year, has been a sponsor for Jack Dover since he first began competing in race cars and throughout his sprint car career.
"I've known him since I was a little kid," he said. "On the business side, he did the stickers for my parent's towing business and has been involved in my racing since I started. We all appreciated his support as a sponsor, but more importantly we appreciated him as a friend. He is missed."
Dover made his 410ci winged sprint car season debut last week during the Kubota High Limit Racing event at Eagle Raceway. He qualified 19 th quickest in his group before advancing a position to end ninth in a heat race. Dover won the C Main and picked up a pair of positions to place 12 th in the B Main.
"Qualifying is so important everywhere you race and when you go to these big shows you have to qualify up front to be a contender or at least midpack to be in a position to advance into the main event," he said. "We didn't do either so it was tough to make much progress against that level of competition."
Dover is unsure of the date of his next race.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 11 - Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 9 (10); C Main: 1 (1); B Main: 12 (14).
SEASON STATS -
2 races, 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20
UP NEXT -
TBD
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Speedway Graphics
Speedway Graphics/Action Signs is a full-service sign and graphic shop specializing in vehicle graphics and commercial signs. The company has been in business since 1986 and is centrally located in Omaha, Neb. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Speedway-Graphics-408360385887505/ .
"Stan and everyone at Speedway Graphics have done a great job of producing great looking cars for me every year," Dover said. "They always find a way to get it done even in the last minute and I appreciate their hard work and support of our race team."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Starks Produces Win at Skagit Speedway and Podium at Grays Harbor Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2024) - Trey Starks enjoyed a victorious weekend in Washington.
Starks won his eighth race of the season last Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger before he recorded a third-place result on Sunday during the Timber Cup hosted by Grays Harbor Raceway.
The weekend started with Starks setting quick time during 360ci winged sprint car competition at Skagit Speedway.
"It was another solid night," he said. "We went quick time and from fourth to second in the heat race. We drew the No. 3 for the feature redraw and I think that's the third week in a row we've started third at Skagit.
"I fell to fourth trying to make the bottom work a little too hard early in the feature. I got up in line. The track was really wide. The top was way up there and the bottom was slick so the track was really good. Close to the halfway point we started getting into traffic. The guys in second and third went to the bottom and the top. I closed in on them and it seemed every lane was blocked. I pulled into the middle going into turn three and I found something on the exit that had a lot of grip. I used that line through the middle to get by second and third. I could see we were rolling in the leader, but I was starting to wear my own groove out so I started to move around to try to preserve it in case I had to use it to go for the lead. We got a caution with about six laps to go. I got a really good restart and was able to just slip underneath him going into turn three. My car came alive in clean air. We rolled the wing back a little and ran hard, consistent laps toward the end."
Starks ventured to Grays Harbor Raceway on Sunday for a NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race that capped the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports.
"We went out last in qualifying, which I don't think hurt us," he said. "We had a solid qualifying lap to get third. That was important with that format. We went fourth to third in the heat race. We were solid, but there wasn't a whole lot that could be done in the dash and we finished fourth. The track was fairly narrow until the feature.
"The modifieds ran before us and chopped the track up even more. At the beginning of the feature it looked like it might be a cowboy-up track, just rough and hooked up. It was that way the first five or 10 laps. Then the track cleaned off and turned into a really good racing surface. It was pretty technical and you had to be careful where you were running. We rode in fourth the first 10 laps or so and then got to third and tracked down the leaders. We had a late-race restart and challenged for second, but didn't quite get there. For our first night at Elma in a 410 and on different track conditions than we were used to and against solid competition, we were pretty happy with our finish."
Next up for Starks is the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway this Thursday through Saturday. He enters the weekend leading the 410 standings at the track, where he has won three of the five 410 races this season.
"I feel like the last couple of years we've felt better and better going into Dirt Cup and that's the same tune this year," he said. "I feel the best I have leading into Dirt Cup. We had really good prelim nights last year and didn't quite finish it off on the final night. If we can have a similar run on the prelims and capitalize more on the final night we have a good shot at being up front."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 15 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 1 (3).
June 16 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 3 (4).
SEASON STATS -
12 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Dominic Scelzi Produces First NARC Win of Season at Grays Harbor Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi earned his first NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature victory of the season on Sunday to wrap up the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports.
It was his best result during a busy week that also showcased a top 10 at both Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore., and Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore., as well as a podium performance at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.
"It was a weird week," he said. "That's the only way I can put it. We started off Wednesday night at Southern Oregon Speedway and the track was really fast from the middle up and it was really wet and greasy on the bottom. Everybody was qualifying through the middle. We did a great job and were fourth quickest so we were on the pole of our heat race. The bottom never got worked in so there was nothing I could do to win the start. The outside front row won every heat race and the dash and the main event. By not winning the heat race I didn't make the dash and then I started on the inside row in the feature as well. I fell to eighth on the start and raced up to sixth in 13 laps before a bad wreck that ended the race early."
Scelzi ventured to the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore., on Thursday. He qualified fourth quickest, won a heat race and placed second in the dash to line up on the outside of the front row in the main event.
"We were good all night," he said. "They did a rework of the track before the feature. I felt pretty confident. Going into turn one there was a little bit of grease up top and it caught me off guard. I got sideways and into the cushion and it sent me upside down and killed a brand new race car."
Scelzi rebounded from the 22nd-place finish the following night at Cottage Grove Speedway, where he timed in sixth quickest, placed second in a heat race and advanced from seventh to third in the feature. It was the second-most positions gained by any driver.
"The bottom was super, super slick so there was no chance to win the heat race," he said. "That kept me out of the dash again. In the feature I drove from seventh to third and we were under Cole (Macedo) coming to the checkered. The last 10 laps we were the fastest car on the track. So that was a positive, but at the same time a bummer knowing that if we made the dash we would have had better track position for the feature."
Scelzi was seventh quickest to open the program at Willamette Speedway on Saturday.
"The track was so wet to start the night," he said. "We qualified good and started on the outside of the front row in a heat race. I felt the polesitter jumped the start and ran me up toward the wall. I was in third off turn two. I tried to rip the top to get back to second and ended up falling to fourth. I started 10 th in the feature and just couldn't get around anyone as there was no passing so we finished 10th."
The five-day speedweek concluded on Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway, where Scelzi was eighth quickest in qualifying. He then won a heat race, the dash and the Timber Cup main event.
"Grays Harbor is one of my favorite tracks in the country," he said. "Two years ago we ran second to Trey (Starks) and last year we led until I ran out of fuel. We got a good draw in the dash, which helped. In the feature as we went the track got pretty good and wide. You could run the bottom or middle or top. Justin (Sanders) got around me in traffic off turn two and I was able to slide him in turns three and four. It seemed I was the only one in the first few rows able to run the top, middle and the bottom. I was able to run all over the track and we took advantage to earn the win.
"I truly believe if just small things were changed this year we'd be celebrating our fourth NARC win. We finally got our first one. It was perfect timing for us and I believe this is exactly what we needed to get us over the hump."
Scelzi finished the week ranked sixth in the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports standings.
Next up for the team is the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series this Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 12 - Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 6 (7).
June 13 - Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 22 (2).
June 14 - Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 3 (7).
June 15 - Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 4 (2); Feature: 10 (10).
June 16 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 25 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Brown & Miller Racing Solutions
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"Brown & Miller builds hands-down the best hoses and fuel lines," Scelzi said. "It's been a pleasure to work with them."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Top World of Outlaws Weekend Opener at Knoxville; BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS on Deck
Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 18, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports is one win away from hitting the double-digit mark after David Gravel guided the team to its ninth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series triumph of the season last weekend.
The team invaded Knoxville Raceway for a doubleheader with Gravel opening the weekend on Friday by qualifying fourth quickest in his group. A runner-up result in a heat race advanced him into the dash and he gained a position to place second, earning the outside front row starting position for the A Main.
Gravel took the lead on Lap 10 and held the point until Lap 16 when Kyle Larson got by for the top spot. Gravel lost ground initially after being passed, but he began to rally a couple of laps later and closed on Larson. However, the leader pulled to a stop and Gravel inherited the lead with a half-dozen laps remaining. He pulled away for his 97 th career World of Outlaws victory.
"Once I got back to the bottom, I got right back to (Larson)," Gravel said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "I really wish we could've raced that out. I think he was running really aggressive and was maybe going to run high one more lap, and I might've been able to get underneath him. I wish we could've raced that out. I've got to thank Cody (Jacobs), Stephen (Hamm-Reilly) and Zach (Patterson) for working hard. This is a new car, and to debut it, qualify well going out late, and winning the race is really good."
The team wrapped up the weekend at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World' on Saturday. Gravel timed in third quickest in his group and finished second in a heat race to once again move into the dash. He picked up a pair of positions in the dash to end third. Gravel battled for a podium position throughout the feature before he placed fourth for his 21 st top five of the season, which leads the World of Outlaws.
Gravel also used the solid weekend to boost his World of Outlaws championship points lead to 56 points. Next up for the team is the famed $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS running this Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. Gravel won the record $250,000 top prize last year.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 14 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 1 (2).
June 15 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 3 (5); Feature: 4 (3).
SEASON STATS -
30 races, 9 wins, 21 top fives, 26 top 10s, 28 top 15s, 28 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Hagar Earns Podium During Riverside International Speedway's Greg Hodnett Memorial
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (June 18, 2024) - Derek Hagar posted a podium performance last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway during the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial.
"I feel like we had a good run," he said. "The race track was looking to be good and racy and we had an unexpected rain shower right before hot laps. It made it tough to pass. We had a terrible pill draw, but we were able to capitalize on the start of the heat race."
A run from sixth to third place in a heat race advanced Hagar into the feature redraw. He drew the No. 5 to line up on the inside of the third row in the main event.
"We got up to fourth pretty quick and maintained there," he said. "There was a hole going into turn three that kept eating people up. Someone in front of us got into that hole and got upside down and we moved up to third. We rode around there the rest of the race. The track started going away and the car got better as the race went on, but it was too late."
The third-place result marked Hagar's fifth podium of the season, including his fourth straight.
Hagar will join the USCS Series this Friday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala.
"I haven't been to Buckshot Speedway so it's always exciting to see a new track," he said. "East Alabama is where I got my first win. It was a special night. It was Father's Day Weekend in 2007. I enjoy racing there."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 15 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (5).
SEASON STATS -
12 races, 4 wins, 6 top fives, 7 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 9 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - B & D Towing and Recovery
Since 2002, B & D Towing and Recovery, which is located in Marion, Ark., has been the exclusive source for professional towing, recover and transport by major Memphis truck dealerships, parcel delivery companies, nationwide trucking firms and more. For more information, visit http://www.BnDTowing.com .
"B & D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B & D is recommended to save the day."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Alex Pokorski seizes spot on PDTR 360 Sprint Car podium
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – After enduring a relatively low-key start to the 2024 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign, Alex Pokorski had everything planted full speed ahead as a spirited charge produced a podium showing in A-main competition Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
Pokorski opened the second full PDTR 360 Sprint Car program of the 2024 campaign by topping the 27-car field to earn his first fast qualifier award of the season with a tour of 12.450 seconds around the venerable third-mile clay oval.
After starting and finishing fourth in the third PDTR-MSA heat race, Pokorski began the 25-lap main event from the eighth starting spot. The fifth-year Sprint Car racer was on the move from the start as he advanced past Justin Erickson to secure fourth on lap 3.
On lap 6, eventual race winner Ben Schmidt powered past to briefly push Pokorski back to fifth. After racing in close quarters with Justin Erickson and Brandon Berth over the next 14 laps, the West Bend, Wis. driver finally nailed down fourth place by passing Erickson on lap 20.
Four laps later, Pokorski slipped past T.J. Haddy to steal the third spot on the second-to-last lap of the race. Pokorski held on to secure a podium position with a third-place showing in the caution-free race.
“In qualifying, both laps felt really fast, so I figured I had a good shot at quick time,” Pokorski said. “The feature went well, and it felt really nice to have a solid night capped with a podium finish.”
In his second start and first full program of the 2024 campaign in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car, Paul Pokorski qualified 17th overall with a lap of 12.943 seconds. The 32-year racer advanced from seventh to sixth in the second PDTR-MSA heat race, but fell one spot short of transferring to the 25-lap main event.
Paul Pokorski led the first five laps of the 12-lap PDTR-MSA B main before a caution flag was displayed for a spin involving Joseph Hintz in turn four. On the restart, Kurt Davis powered past Paul and assumed the lead. Over the next few laps Kevin Karnitz and Ellie Hensley shot past. However, Paul held on to finish fourth and secure a transfer spot into the 25-lap A main.
The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion started 19th and wound up 17th in the caution-free 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main.
“I felt a little rusty early on in the night,” Paul said. “The car felt pretty good in the B main, but we had a minor fuel pickup issue that cost us a win there. In the feature, the car was a little too tight. We’re going to try a few different things when Spyder gets in the car next week and probably leave those changes in for me the following week if everything goes as planned. We had some fun and went home in one piece, which is sort of the goal with the 53A car. It helps keep racing fun when you don’t have to thrash all week!”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.
Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase –
Novak’s Service Center
Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team would like to acknowledge the
support of long-time sponsor Novak’s Service Center of Manitowoc, which is
celebrating its 52nd year in business in 2024.
Novak’s Service Center is a locally owned, second-generation, family-owned,
five-bay auto repair center, which has been serving customers in the
Lakeshore area since 1972.
Novak’s Service Center offers comprehensive auto repair services, including
4 x 4 services, brakes, car and truck care, domestic cars and trucks,
electrical services, electronic services, engine and transmission, engine
maintenance, expired warranty care, general service, heating and cooling
services, import cars and trucks, quick lube services, tires, towing,
transmission and undercar services.
Located at 1320 Washington St. in Manitowoc, Novak’s Service Center is open
from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To schedule an appointment, call 920-684-5737 or visit www.novaks1320.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 5
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 4
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Post makes headway in PDTR 360 Sprint Car competition
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – For just the second time in 2024, Randy Post tasted Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main action and came away with an expanded array of notes to carry forward on Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
Post opened up the night by qualifying 14th overall in the 27-car PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car field with a lap of 12.860 seconds. The third-year Sprint Car racer then started and finished fifth in the second PDTR-MSA eight-lap heat race to earn a transfer spot to the 25-lap A main.
“The car felt really good in qualifying and the heat race,” Post said. “I struggled a little in the very beginning of the heat race, which caused us to lose one or two spots right at the start. Due to the misfortune of the 09 car [Clayton Rossmann], we were able to finish in the final transfer spot in the heat, which took a lot of weight off my shoulders on not having to run a very stacked B main.”
The Oostburg, Wis. rolled off from the 11th starting spot in the 22-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event and held his own throughout the swift, caution-free race to come home with a solid 16th-place showing in a race won by Ben Schmidt.
“Our starting spot in the feature was very nice, but early
on in the race one of our shocks went bad and my car would not handle," Post
said. "I went into the feature with the goal to hold my own and try to prove
to myself that we can run with the big guys even if we aren't supposed to.
It helps greatly running with the top half of the field seeing how they are
attacking each corner on the track and how aggressively they are driving
each other. I know when I am comfortable, that’s how I can expect the racing
to be.
“The A main was very clean and competitive and I would love to see all of
our races go like that the rest of the season,” he said. “I am very excited
to take what we have learned in our short three-feature season to the next
level to see if we can consistently be a top-10 car. If the driver can read
the track better, we may have a shot at doing that.”
The Randy Post Racing Team will next be in action with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.
Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at
5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post
Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto and Oostburg
Automotive.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany
and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton
Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54
on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit
www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric
The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back
Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.
Fred's sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.
As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.
Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.
To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA
360)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Huset's Speedway Hosting Fan Fest and Fun Activities Throughout BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Week
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 18, 2024) - Action has gotten underway for racers at the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.
James McFadden won the Longest Drive Contest presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking on Tuesday morning at the Brandon Golf Course. Matt Juhl placed second with Aaron Reutzel in third. All three earned prize money courtesy of Folkens Brothers Trucking.
The annual High Bank Classic Golf Tournament featuring drivers, fans, sponsors and many others got underway Tuesday afternoon. The Fan Fest will be held in the Huset's Speedway pit area from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and features face painting, vendor booths, big wheel races, the South Dakota State University ice cream truck and more. A free hog roast begins at 6 p.m. with live music from Gallivant on the MRP Stage from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
There will also be live music on the MRP Stage after the races each night with South Side Pine on Wednesday, Seriously Shirley on Thursday, the Jeremy DeWall Band on Friday and SOS on Saturday.
Each race day will kick off with the pits opening at 2 p.m. and the main gates opening at 4 p.m. A pre-race show called RACEDAY Live presented by DIRTVision will be on the Sage Fruit Stage near Turn 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with special guests. Hot laps start the racing action at 7 p.m. each of the first three nights and at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Huset's Speedway is the site of one of the biggest spectacles in short track racing this week with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series running Wednesday through Saturday. More than 50 of the top drivers from around the country have pre-entered to race on Wednesday and Thursday during the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle and on Friday and Saturday during the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.
Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
BILLIONAUTO.COM HUSET'S HIGH BANK NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MENARDS -
Wednesday through Saturday featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
Placerville Speedway begins loaded Summer with Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night
By Gary Thomas
Placerville, CA…After only hosting one event over the last month Placerville Speedway returns in a big way this Saturday June 22nd, with all Grandstand Tickets just $5 during Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night.
Russell Motorsports Inc. will offer Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Happy Hour and Live Music with popular musician Kristen Brown prior to the races until 6pm. Make sure to also arrive with your appetite to enjoy some of the highest rated racetrack cuisine in Nor-Cal at the Speedway Café.
“Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night is always an event we look forward to each season,” said track Promoter Scott Russell. “With grandstand tickets just $5 we encourage everyone to bring a friend and if they can, please introduce someone new to the races on Saturday as well. The Thompson’s Family of Dealerships have been long-time partners with not only the track, but it even goes back to 2001 when I first started running Sprint Cars. We can’t thank them enough for their continued support.”
The familiar red clay has been silent from the roar of race cars around the oval since June 1st due to the annual break for the El Dorado County Fair.
The quarter mile will play host to four exciting divisions this Saturday on $5 night, including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the High Sierra Industries Wingless Spec Sprints, BCRA Lightning Sprints and the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. The night of family fun kicks-off a busy Summer of racing at Placerville Speedway.
This Saturday night marks just the third race of the campaign for the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The division is primed for its busiest portion of the season, with racing taking place every Saturday from now through August 3rd, apart from July 20th when the SCCT 360s roll into town.
Placerville’s Shane Hopkins has enjoyed a fantastic start to 2024 and sits tied with Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires atop the standings. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto and Modesto’s Tony Gomes complete the top-five.
Multi-time Mountain Democrat Mini Truck champion Mike Miller leads the division into their third race of the season, while the High Sierra Industries Wingless Sprints and BCRA Lightning Sprints make their first visits of the year to the red clay.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is Reserved this Saturday June 22nd with tickets just $5! Purchase online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-062224 or at the gate on race day.
Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or via the Pit Pay App to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.
Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.
Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:
Saturday June 22: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Mini Trucks, High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Fan Appreciation Night presented by Thompson’s Family of Dealerships
Saturday June 29: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by Pizza Factory
Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks
Brown highlights weekend campaign with WoO top-ten at
Knoxville; All eyes on Huset’s Speedway
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 18, 2024) - It was a slow start to
the weekend for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, but as most
veterans do, the Higginsville, Missouri, native rebounded in a hurry,
eventually concluding their trek through the heart of the Midwest with
back-to-back top-ten appearances, all of which highlighted with a top-ten
against the Greatest Show On Dirt at the Sprint Car Capital of the World on
Saturday, June 15.
Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21
sprint car, finished sixth in his World of Outlaws top-ten, improving four
positions after starting tenth on the A-Main grid. In total, the World of
Outlaws spent two days at Knoxville Raceway, commencing their Knoxville
Nationals precursor one night prior on Friday, June 14. Brown raced on to
finish 20th, forced to be a backmarker after losing his brakes due to
contact from a mud clot.
Brown’s final highlight of the weekend occurred at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16, finishing eighth
after starting one position worse. Although not Brown’s top result of the
weekend, it may prove most beneficial, as the Higginsville, Missouri, native
is set to spend four days at the Huset’s high banks beginning Wednesday,
June 19.
“Overall, a pretty decent weekend for our Casey’s | FVP
team, although the pill draw wasn’t too kind to us on either night,” Brown
acknowledged. “We managed to put ourselves in a position to start 13th on
Friday, but on the third or fourth lap, a mud clot came up and knocked our
left front brake line off, so we were forced to finish the race with no
brakes. An unfortunate set of circumstances, for sure.
“Saturday night was better for us starting tenth. We
actually worked our way to fifth before finishing sixth. Sometimes those
pill draws can get you buried before your night even begins. Despite the
fact, I feel like we did a great job in keeping ourselves in solid positions
all night long. Looking forward to a big week at Huset’s Speedway. Hopefully
all of the fans come out and support this massive event. The racing should
be great.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with
four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the
$100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The
four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals
on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: N/A
Top-Fives: 5
Top-Tens: 14
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens
in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in
John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished
fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70
Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished
sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
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Cottage Grove Speedway triumph highlights strong Road to Dirt Cup for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing
By Gary Thomas
Cottage Grove, Oregon…Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing put forth a strong showing during the Road to Cup, highlighting it all with a victory at Cottage Grove Speedway this past Friday with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.
“It’s been a fun week up here so far on our trip North,” Cox stated. “Anytime you can run five straight nights fairly stress free makes it a big win. Setting a track record, winning some heats and a main event made it a really good week for us.”
Cox began the Fastest 5 Days in Motorsports on June 12th by setting a new track record at Southern Oregon Speedway, before running third in his heat race. He then captured victory in the Beacon Wealth Strategies Dash to earn the pole of the feature.
Early on he stalked leader Tanner Holmes, until a red flag came out for an incident involving Angelique Bell, which brought an end to the race. He was officially scored in second, claiming his best result of the NARC campaign up until that point.
Bell was taken to the hospital for burns suffered and is currently on her road to recovery. The entire BHR team sends its best thoughts and wishes to Angelique and the Bell family for a full and speedy recovery.
Traveling North to Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg on Thursday June 13th, Cox put together another consistent outing by qualifying eighth, finishing third in his heat race and sixth in the main event.
This all set the stage for the big night at Cottage Grove Speedway on Friday June 14th. The 30-year-old driver timed-in fifth overall and captured a win in his heat race aboard the Lippert Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ ADS No. 42x mount.
A third-place effort in the Dash then placed him on the inside of row two for the 30-lap NARC 410 feature. Cox quickly jumped into second and with lapped traffic coming into play he closed on leader Cole Macedo.
Stalking the leaders’ every move, the pair marched through lapped traffic, with the crowd on hand showing their appreciation. The thrilling feature came right down to the wire and on lap 25, Cox blasted to the inside, grabbing the lead that he would never relinquish.
The Clarksburg driver hung strong over the final circuits and crossed under the Ed Entz checkered flag for victory at the helm of the Diamond Plastics/ LITHIA FORD/CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP – ROSEBURG mount.
Following the big win, Cox capped the solid Fastest 5 Days in Motorsports with a pair of sixth place finishes at Willamette Speedway on Saturday and Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma on Sunday.
“Cottage Grove was the highlight of the week for us, and it was awesome to knock off another NARC win,” commented Cox. “I’ve always enjoyed Cottage Grove and it’s a track I have a lot of time on. Josh had the car perfect, and I was able to drive with ease. We were only a few points out of the Speedweek title and if Medford had counted, we were only three points away from winning it.”
Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing will now get set to tackle the 52nd annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup. The three-night show at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington takes place this Thursday through Saturday and dishes out a cool $62,000 to the winner of the finale.
“I’m excited to head for Dirt Cup at Skagit,” Cox continued. “I think we’ve been working on a really good package that I’ve grown comfortable with. I believe we can continue this good momentum and have an awesome week at the Dirt Cup.”
Last season saw Cox drive forward in the final night’s A-main to earn the Williams Roofing Hard Charger Award. Bates-Hamilton Racing was also victorious during the opening prelim of the event in 2022.
All three nights of the Super Dirt Cup can be seen live via FloRacing.
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Fastest 5 Days Quick Recap-
Wednesday June 12: Qualified (Fast Time), Heat Race (3rd),
Dash (1st), A-main (2nd)
Thursday June 13: Qualified (8th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)
Friday June 14: Qualified (5th), Heat Race (1st), Dash (3rd), A-main (1st)
Saturday June 15: Qualified (10th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)
Sunday June 16: Qualified (4th), Heat Race (1st), Dash (3rd), A-main (6th)
Thursday June 20: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super
Dirt Cup
Friday June 21: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup
Saturday June 22: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup
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Skagit Speedway
By Erik List
Alger, WA – Another local driver who is going for the
$62,000 payday during the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is
Burlington, Washington’s own Justin Youngquist.
Youngquist is no stranger to Skagit Speedway, he competes in the KarMart 410
Sprint Car Division where he drives the #95 car for owners Lisa and Matt
Dynes. Through five 410 races this year, Youngquist has finished in the top
five twice, including a second place and five top 10’s. He currently sits
fourth in points, only 77 points behind the top spot.
"I think we're better than last year, but I'm definitely more confident this
year than I was last year just by how we've been running," Youngquist said.
Last year at Dirt Cup, the Burlington native made the A-Main during the
opening night and finished 19th, missed it on the second night, finishing
sixth in the B-Main, but made the A-Main on the final night and finished
20th. He went on to say that last year “wasn’t anything to write home
about...it was just kinda flat.”
Heading into the 2024 Dirt Cup Youngquist feels more confident about the
weekend. "I used to get a lot more nervous than I do now, because I think I
used to overthink everything too much…I try not to overthink at all because
I think that’s super, super easy to do…I just think making a plan is a huge
mistake. Like as much as you have to prepare yourself, I think there is a
difference between preparing yourself and then having a plan because then
you're gonna be all frustrated if your plan doesn't go like you expect it
to. So, I think this year, as far as the nervousness or whatever, I don't
really think I'm nervous. I think we're running better this year than we
were last year, for sure."
This year Youngquist looks to make the show every night and finish in the
top 10. He also stated, “I think we can be more competitive.”
Youngquist did not race in the Fastest Five Days with the NARC 410 Sprint
Car Series.
You won't want to miss out on any of the action from the 52nd Annual Jim
Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, and it all starts Thursday, June 20. If you
can't make it out to the track, you can catch all the action live on
FloRacing.
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Will Call opens at 1:00pm
Gates Open at 5pm
Hot Laps at 6:00pm
Racing starts at 7:00pm
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Adults $40 Thursday/Friday, $50 Saturday
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Three-night package $130
Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame 2024 induction, meet and greet on tap July 13
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 17, 2024 – The names of eight drivers, three track workers and one racing family will be added to a distinguished list of heralded Plymouth racing legends at the third annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Night program, which will feature an inductee meet and greet/autograph session, on Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
In recognition of the spirit of competition and outstanding achievements taking place at the Plymouth racing facility over the past 74 years, the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Committee is dedicated to recognizing those individuals who have exemplified dirt track racing at the highest level since the track’s inception in 1950.
The names of each Class of 2024 inductee will be permanently etched on the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame, located underneath the grandstand at The Plymouth Dirt Track located at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis.
The list of 12 Class of 2024 inductees represents the third collection of legendary Plymouth racing names to be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame.
The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 will be recognized during an induction ceremony at intermission of the July 13 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program, which will feature 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Grand Nationals, B Mods and a special appearance from the Vintage Modifieds.
The eight drivers set to be inducted with the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 are many of the most popular and successful drivers to ever turn laps at the historic third-mile clay oval – Fuzzy Fassbender of Rubicon, Donny Goeden of Kewaskum, Dave Haag of Plymouth, Steve Hoffmann of Plymouth, Randy Markwardt of Sheboygan, Pete Ostrowski of Milwaukee, Steve Schad of Cleveland and K.J. Skelton of Cascade.
Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees in the Dedication to Racing category are track workers Lee Glomski and John Laack, along with longtime flagman Bill Krueger.
In addition, the McMullen family, which features three generations of racers – Jerry, Tim and Brandon – will be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame in the Racing Families category.
For the first time in event history, fans will have an opportunity to interact with Class of 2024 inductees during a meet and greet/autograph session to be held under the grandstand beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Fans are invited to bring their memorabilia, photos, yearbooks, apparel, etc. for signing with photo opportunities with inductees also available during the event.
In addition, vintage racecar owners are invited to display their classic machines in the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Night car show.
Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees are asked to contact Ken Schulz in advance of the July 13 induction ceremony at kenschulz91@gmail.com.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with Late Model and 360 Sprint Car qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.
In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, July 13, a make-up date for the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony has been set for Saturday, July 20.
The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony is made possible through the generous support of Goeden Auto Body of Kewaskum, Meyer Motors of Plymouth, Dairy Queen of Plymouth and L R Trophy and Sportswear of Kewaskum.
Financial contributions to support the 2024 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame induction event can be designated for “Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame” and sent to Sheboygan County Fair Office; 229 Fairview Drive; Plymouth, WI 53073.
Kale Drake Clinches 11th Annual POWRi Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship
Belleville, IL. (6/16/24) Notching a podium placement in
three straight nights of Land of Lincoln adrenaline-fueled action, Kale
Drake, of Collinsville Oklahoma, would seize the moment to claim the 11th
Annual POWRi Illinois SPEEDWeek presented by Start2Finish.
Sporting the Keith Kunz-Curb Agajanian Motorsports, Eibach
Racing, KKM Giveback Classic, Toyota Racin Development, LYNK Chassis, and
Toyota Racing Engine #97K; Kale Drake adds the accomplishment of SPEEDWeek
champions to his long list of growing conquests while also snapping the
three-year streak of teammate and runner-up placement in the 2024 weeklong
POWRi mini-championship in Cannon McIntosh.
Beginning the eventual three-night stretch of action with a
strong third-place finish at Coles County Speedway, in Mattoon Illinois,
Kale would find himself advancing seven positions to contend for the victory
in an instant classic Illinois SPEEDWeek debut night that would witness
reigning POWRi National Midget Champion Karter Sarff win.
Keeping the front-running contention flowing the following
night at Jacksonville Speedway, the 2023 POWRi Outlaw Micro Champion Kale
Drake would again battle among the lead pack after starting eighth on the
field only finishing one spot shy of winning to Jacob Denny who claimed the
feature checkers.
Wrapping up the SPEEDWeek Championship at Macon Speedway on
Saturday night after a Lincoln cancelation, Kale would claim the night’s
Victory Fuel High Point Qualifier award to start pole position for the
feature race. Leading twelve laps of the thirty-lap feature, Drake would
again end the night runner-up placement to eventual winner Cannon McIntosh.
Proving consistency claims championships by contending for
the win every night, Kale Drake would win the 11th Annual POWRi Illinois
SPEEDWeek presented by Start2Finish by a mere ten points over current POWRi
National Midget League championship leader Cannon McIntosh in a great team
battle for the title.
Final Top-Ten for the POWRi National Midget League 2024
Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship Standings: 1. 97K-Kale Drake, 2. 71K-Cannon
McIntosh, 3. 97-Gavin Miller, 4. 21K-Karter Sarff, 5. 43-Gunnar Setser, 6.
7Z-Zoe Pearce, 7. 56-Mitchell Davis, 8. 66-Jayden Clay, 9. 25-Jacob Denney,
10. 7X-Thomas Meseraull.
Heading into the second half of the season for the POWRi
National Midget League, can teammates Kale Drake and Cannon McIntosh
continue to ride the hot streaks of momentum as Kale continues to skyrocket
up the rankings in his rookie season while Cannon currently resides atop the
2024 point championship standings.
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Sprint Car Stars Invading Huset's Speedway This Week for $100,000-to-Win Huset's Hustle and $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - One of the biggest weeks in short track racing has arrived with all eyes on Huset's Speedway.
The high-banked dirt oval hosts the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for a pair of six-figure events this week. The $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle runs Wednesday and Thursday with the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday.
More than $800,000 is up for grabs throughout the week with both preliminary nights paying $20,000 to win as well.
While 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' and the top drivers from around the country will be in action all four nights, the two events are separate. Wednesday's preliminary night leads into Thursday. The slate is wiped clean after the Huset's Hustle with Friday's show leading into Saturday's event that pays a quarter million dollars to win.
The name of the game is cumulative points. The entire event format and points table are located on the Huset's Speedway website.
In addition to the stout payout each night, there are several bonuses throughout the weekend. The King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers winner on Thursday and Saturday will receive $1,000. Weikert's Livestock is presenting a $1,000 Hard Luck Award for the week. Ziegler AG Equipment is providing a $750 Perfect Attendance Award on Thursday and Saturday to the highest starting driver who has competed in each Huset's Speedway 410ci winged sprint car race this season.
David Gravel won the inaugural BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS and its record $250,000 top prize last year. Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings and has recorded a series-best nine feature victories this season.
The other World of Outlaws stars, including: Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi, Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild and more will compete each night along with other top drivers from around the country. NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has submitted a pre-entry as well as Brad Sweet, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Kahne, Mark Dobmeier, Brian Brown, James McFadden, Rico Abreu and dozens more. The pre-entry list has topped 50 drivers so far.
The main gates open at 4 p.m. each day and hot laps begin each of the first three nights at approximately 7 p.m. Hot laps is slated for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Wednesday through Saturday featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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Mallett Caps ASCS National Tour Speedweek With Second-Place Performance
Inside Line Promotions - POCOLA, Okla. (June 17, 2024) - Jordon Mallett produced a top-10 result during all four ASCS National Tour Speedweek races last week with the best saved for last.
Mallett and Brandon Anderson Motorsports posted a sixth-place finish last Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; ninth-place results on Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla., and Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and a second-place showing on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway.
The strong week landed Mallett tied for third place in the Speedweek standings.
"After Saturday night, big picture, we're in a better direction," Mallett said. "We were always good right out of the gate every night. We'd qualify good and heat race good. Then it was like in the feature we'd start strong, but not be good at the end."
Mallett qualified third quickest in his group and placed second in a heat race before advancing from eighth to sixth place in the A Main at Texarkana 67 Speedway.
"We finished sixth, but had a fourth-place car," he said. "I should have moved up to the top of the race track toward the end of the race and we'd have preserved fourth. We got blasted on a restart by a couple of guys who jumped up there and I didn't get up quick enough."
Mallett was second quickest in his qualifying group before he won a heat race and placed sixth in the dash at Creek County Speedway.
"We rolled into Creek and timed in good and heat raced good," he said. "I made an error in the dash. They had watered the track before the dash. I got too aggressive and ducked down too low going into turn one. I got into some grease and spun it out. We started sixth in the feature and we were good early on running third or fourth. About the last eight or 10 laps the car started to go away and I couldn't do anything right. It didn't matter where I ran on the track, it was like we threw a boat anchor out. Come to find out we had a bleeder break."
The team timed in second quickest in a qualifying group before finishing second in a heat race at Arrowhead Speedway.
"We were good in qualifying and the heat race, but we missed it in the feature," he said. "We could move around, but got too tight running the bottom when everybody moved down. We struggled on the top at times as well. It was just an off night in that feature."
It all came together on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway, where Mallett qualified second quickest in his group and ended third in a heat race before rallying from eighth to second place in the A Main.
"We timed in good and heat raced all right, but having to start on the inside in the heat race was not ideal," he said. "In the feature it was a cumulative effect of we were wanting to get aggressive to find something to move forward because the features had been our weak point all Speedweek. We said let's go with what we think we need and go way past that. We swung for the fences and wound up with a really good race car. We look forward to moving on because we found what helps us claw forward and be more comfortable in a feature."
The second-place showing tied a career best for Brandon Anderson Motorsports with the ASCS National Tour.
Mallett and the team will compete this Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark., with the ASCS National Tour. He placed fourth at the track in 2022 during his most recent visit.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 11 - Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 6 (8).
June 13 - Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (3); Feature: 9 (6).
June 14 - Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 9 (9).
June 15 - Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 3 (1); Feature: 2 (8).
SEASON STATS -
10 races, 1 win, 4 top fives, 8 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark., with the ASCS National Tour
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Estenson Posts Another Top 10 at Huset's Speedway With Big Week on Tap
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - Tim Estenson climbed to third in the Huset's Speedway championship standings following another top-10 outing at the track on Sunday.
Estenson's ninth-place result marked his fourth top 10 of the season at the high-banked oval, which is tied for the second most through a half-dozen races. It was also his third top 10 in the last four races at the track.
"We were extremely happy with the results," he said. "It'd have been nice to get a little farther, but qualifying is so crucial and we got knocked back a bit there."
Estenson qualified 13 th quickest out of the 30 competitors to open the racing program.
"I was hoping to draw a little better and pulled the No. 53," he said. "I felt decent in qualifying, but we needed to be a little better at the beginning of the night. We've been running well in the heat races at Huset's this year and we won our heat race. I went into the feature open-minded."
Estenson maneuvered from 12 th to ninth in the main event.
"We've been battling a little tightness with the car and we've been trying to figure that out," he said. "I think Jack (Dover) has found more this week that will help us going into High Bank Nationals. Overall, we're happy with finishing consistently in the top 10."
Next up for the team is arguably the biggest week of the season with the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday at Huset's Speedway. All four nights are with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
"The Huset's weekly program is super tough," Estenson said. "When you add 50 other top guys in the country it makes it a lot harder. I know we have what it takes to run with them. You have to treat it like any other race and stay calm, keep your nerves down, focus and try to make the most out of every lap on the track."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 16 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 9 (12).
SEASON STATS -
14 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 6 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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Kaleb Johnson Records Top Five at Knoxville and Top 10 at Huset's
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson pieced together another consistent weekend as he heads into arguably the biggest week of his season.
Johnson hustled from 12 th to fourth in a Dennis Gainey owned 360ci winged sprint car on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, before he scored a sixth-place result on Sunday at Huset's Speedway.
It marked Johnson's sixth straight top 10 to open the season at the high-banked track, where he leads the championship standings by 37 points.
"It was a good, consistent night," he said. "We qualified good and had a good run in the heat race. Then we had a good draw for the feature."
Johnson qualified third quickest and advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race. He pulled the No. 4 during the feature redraw to line up on the outside of the second row in the main event.
"I got a little tripped up on the cushion a few times," he said. "I worked my way back up to fourth. The restart with two laps to go didn't fall in my favor. I made a mistake on the last lap trying to slide Chase Randall back for fourth. I didn't have the momentum and it cost me a spot. All in all, it was a good night to roll the car into the trailer."
Johnson was also efficient on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where he timed in 17 th quickest and won a heat race. He capped the night with a rally from 12 th to fourth place. It was the third-most positions gained.
"It ended well," he said. "We just didn't qualify the greatest and that hurt us in the end. We had a good heat race as we started on the pole and walked away with it. We were a little tight at the beginning of the feature. The race car got better as the race went on. I was able to bide my time and pass cars when I needed. The top was super tricky and I was able to make it work. I got a couple of lucky breaks and by the end of it I came out fourth."
Four huge nights of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series racing at Huset's Speedway are on tap with the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday.
"You always get excited to run with the Outlaws, but this year we have a little more confidence," Johnson said. "I think the goal is to make all four features. It's a good opportunity to race against the best in the world. I feel pretty confident. Consistency and good runs at Huset's have boosted my confidence this year."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 15 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 17; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 4 (12).
June 16 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (4).
SEASON STATS -
15 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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5th at Millstream Highlights Busy Week for Joel Myers Jr
PETERSEN MEDIA: Continuing to pilot Brodie Hayward’s Shiti Coolers backed no. 19 entry, Joel Myers Jr took part in the back half of Ohio Speedweek and a fifth place finish on Friday night highlighted the busy stretch.
“It was great to get to so many different tracks for the first time last week, and really work on running in the slick,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We had some good runs, and we had some struggles, but Noah West and I are working well together.”
Wednesday night the team checked in at Sharon Speedway and the early part of the night was a bit of a struggle as Myers Jr struggled in qualifying and was unable to race out of his heat race and transfer into the feature.
Forced into one of the twin ‘B Mains’, the Sebastopol, CA driver made some noise as he raced into fourth and chased after one of the two transfers berths that were up for grabs in the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors/RPM Chassis backed entry.
Ending his night in the ‘B’, the team traveled to Muskingum County Speedway on Thursday night. Again, struggling in time trials, Myers Jr was able to successfully race out of his heat on this night before finishing 18th in the feature event.
Friday night saw the team make their way to Millstream Speedway as the Findlay, OH track was back operational after sitting dormant for a few years. Myers Jr took a liking to it as he timed in fifth fastest in his flight, before advancing to a third-place finish in his heat race.
Lining up 12th in the feature event, Myers Jr came to life late in the feature event. Working the bottom groove on the slick surface, the NZ Champ was able to slowly pick up ground with each passing lap.
When the checkered flag few, Myers Jr capped the night off with a fifth place finish.
Saturday night marked the final night of Ohio Speedweek, as well as the final night of action for the week for Hayward Motorsports. Checking in at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH, Myers Jr timed in sixth quickest in his qualifying group and then raced to 5th place finish in his heat race.
Locking into the feature event, Myers Jr rolled off the starting grid from the 19th starting spot. As the final race of the week came to life, Myers Jr slowly worked his way forward as he settled into 15th as laps clicked off.
A late caution stacked the field back up with just four laps to go, and the ensuing restart saw Myers Jr make a couple of bold moves as he forged his way to an 11th place finish to cap the week off.
“It is definitely a process to get used to these cars, the engines, and new tracks,” Myers Jr added. “We are definitely heading the right direction, and I am very much looking forward to another Speedweek setting this week.”
Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 23, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 10, Top-10’s-14
ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is set to take part in the Indiana based Maverick Mayhem Speedweek kicking off on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway, Friday night at Bloomington Speedway, Saturday night at Tri State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN before concluding on Sunday at the Terre Haute Action Track.
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Tanner Carrick Set for Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Traveling with the Northern Auto Racing Club to Oregon and Washington the last week, Tanner Carrick showed a lot of speed during Speedweek as he now sets his sights on the Jim Raper Super Dirt Cup which is set to go green this Thursday night at Skagit Speedway.
“We had good speed during Speedweek, but had bad luck in the features early in the week,” Tanner Carrick explained. “The last couple of nights, we didn’t get timed in well, and that hurt our night.”
Carrick kicked the week-long trip north off on Wednesday night at Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR. With the race ultimately being deemed complete at the 13-lap marker, the Lincoln, CA driver was credited with a fourth-place finish aboard the CVC/Cemex/California Waterfowl backed No. 83T.
Heading to Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, OR on Thursday night, Carrick got off to a blazing quick start as he timed in fastest in time trials, but he ran into some issues in the feature event and he was ultimately relegated to an 11th place finish.
Earning quick time honors again on Friday night at Cottage Grove Speedway, Carrick eventually took the green flag from the sixth starting position after a sixth-place finish in the Dash.
On the bullring, Carrick worked hard searching for grip but he did slip back a few positions and capped the night off with a ninth place finish.
Saturday and Sunday saw Carrick’s qualifying efforts take a big hit. After being one of the fastest during the first three rounds he was 14th and 15th during the final two nights of action which makes things tough with NARC’s format.
The Lincoln, CA driver did what he could on a very fast Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR on Saturday night as he finished 13th, and during a nearly nonstop affair in Elma, WA he finished 12th in the feature to cap his Speedweek.
“Heading into Dirt Cup, we definitely are going need to be on our game in qualifying, and we need to have things go our way as well,” Carrick said. “It’s a tough race, but I know we have the speed to compete. Thanks to my team for working so hard all week and making this trip possible.”
Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 29, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 16, Top 10’s: 20
ON TAP: Carrick is now set for Dirt Cup which is set to kick off on Thursday night at Skagit Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.
Andy Forsberg 11th at Antioch Speedway After Late Race Misstep Knocks Him Out of Top-5
PETERSEN MEDIA: Making his way to Antioch Speedway on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Andy Forsberg endured a lap 25 misstep in the feature event while running in the Top-5 that ultimately regulated him to an 11th place finish in the feature event.
“I just was not very good all night long,” Andy Forsberg said. “We didn’t time in well, and in the feature event we did get going but I went looking for a little more and smoked into turn one and two too hot and ended up spinning out trying to make the top work.”
18 cars made the trek to the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, and Forsberg got the night started by timing in 10th fastest in qualifying time trials.
Taking the green flag for his heat race from inside the second row, Forsberg finished third which locked him into the 10th starting position for the 35-lap feature event.
The race’s initial start, and then a lap four restart didn’t quite go Forsberg’s way as he dropped back to 13th, but a restart on lap eight saw the Auburn, CA driver jump into sixth aboard the Meridian Cameras/PCH/Oroville Tax backed entry.
Getting into fourth on the 15th lap, Forsberg continued to search around the speedway for grip. With eventual race winner Braden Chiaramonte making the high side work all around the speedway, Forsberg opted to move to the top and try and make it work, but he admittedly didn’t enter the corner right on the 25th lap and it resulted in him spinning to a stop.
Going back to 14th with 10-lpas to go, Forsberg was able to make up a few positions as he ended up finishing in the 11th position.
“Honestly the race track was prepared well, and it just progressively slicked off as the night went along, but we had a couple of different lane options,” he added. “I got to moving around late in the feature searching for grip, and figured I’d try the top but I made an error.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-16, Wins-1, Top 5’s-6, Top 10’s-7
ON TAP: Forsberg will return to action this Saturday night at Placerville Speedway for a night of weekly points racing.
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Swanson Finishes Fifth at Port Royal Saturday
In Doran Binks Racing’s Mission Foods No. 77
And Is Point Leader With One-Third of the Season Complete
PORT ROYAL, Pa., June 17 — Thanks to a solid top-five finish in Saturday night’s USAC Silver Crown race at Port Royal Speedway, Kody Swanson and Doran Binks Racing remain in the lead in the series’ driver and entrant point standings with a third of the season complete.
Driving Doran Binks Racing’s dirt Silver Crown car, which is a Maxim chassis powered by a Hampshire Chevrolet engine, Swanson qualified third for the 50-lap race for sponsors that include Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics. He was only 0.127 of a second off the new track record of 19.816 seconds that Brady Bacon set to better the mark Mitchel Moles established here last year and earn the pole. Daison Pursley, who ended up winning the race on the last lap, qualified second.
Logan Seavey, who won the two previous USAC Silver Crown races on Port Royal’s half-mile dirt oval, and Justin Grant managed to pass Swanson on the first lap before the first of two caution flags waved with one lap down for C.J. Leary and Nathan Moore, who crashed low in Turn 4.
For most of the race Swanson had his hands full defending his position from Matt Westfall, who hounded him almost constantly. Swanson tried both the high and the low grooves to spurt away from Westfall, who preferred the low groove.
Westfall made a pass stick working lap 13 to push Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, to sixth. However, seconds later Seavey, who had been third behind Bacon and Pursley, went into the infield with a mechanical issue that caused his car to lose fuel. After a stop in the work area he reported to the tail and went on to finish tenth, but his issue put Swanson back in fifth place for the restart. Caution flag laps didn’t count on Saturday.
Moles threatened to pass Swanson around lap 18, but Swanson hung tough in fifth place. At the halfway point he was 1.134 seconds behind Westfall and 1.174 ahead of Moles, and three laps later he set his fastest lap of the race.
Grant passed Bacon for the lead on lap 30 in Turn 1 and two laps later Swanson got by Westfall for fourth place. Westfall stuck to him like glue, however, and he passed Swanson on lap 40 to push Swanson, who is the winningest driver in series history, back to fifth.
Pursley passed Bacon for second on lap 33 and then he drove around the outside of Grant in Turn 4 on the last lap for his first career USAC Silver Crown victory. Grant finished second and Bacon placed third for the third year in a row. Westfall was fourth and Swanson finished fifth for the second year in a row.
Chase Dietz passed Moles for sixth on lap 49. Alex Bright, Briggs Danner, and Seavey rounded out the top 10.
The time of the race was 28:53.852, so Pursley broke Seavey’s 50-lap USAC Silver Crown record of 29.32.10 for this track.
“Last year we were loose here and this time we were too tight,” Swanson said afterwards. “I need to get better at helping to figure out how to be more in the middle next year set-up wise. The drivers and teams in this series are so good. It’s hard just trying to figure out the best set-up and how the track will change as the race progresses.
“But I’m grateful for all the work the Doran Binks guys do to keep us in the hunt and give us a chance,” he added. “And we’re all grateful for the support of our sponsors like Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.
“I moved around and tried all the lines trying to find out where we could be faster,” he added. “Sometimes when I was high on the cushion in Turn 3 I only had one wheel on the ground, but then the others came back down so that was all good. We’ll just try again another day.”
The 50-lap race was the finale of an open-wheel show called the Eastern Blast Presented by Bobby Rahal Toyota of Lewistown, as the non-wing USAC AMSOIL sprint cars and the track’s Weikert Livestock 410 winged sprint cars shared the card.
The event was streamed live by Flo Racing.
The next USAC Silver Crown race is June 21 at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wis. Swanson has won three of the four USAC Silver Crown races ever held at that half-mile paved oval, including last year’s race.
There are two USAC Silver Crown events in July: July 4 at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track, and a two-day show July 19-20 at Salt City Speedway in Hutchinson, Kan. The series returns to Pennsylvania for a race at Jennerstown on Aug. 10. The complete schedule can be found at usacracing.com.
For more information see DoranRacing.com.
Braden Chiaramonte Charges From 17th to Win First Career Sprint Car Feature
PETERSEN MEDIA: What looked to be a forgettable night early during Saturday’s Sprint Car Challenge Tour event at Antioch Speedway turned out to be a night that Braden Chiaramonte will remember forever. When it was all said and done, the 17-year-old charged from 17th to score his first career winged sprint car feature event win as he now finds himself atop the season point standings.
With 18 cars on hand as the series made their one and only stop at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds facility, Chiaramonte again found himself making his first ever visit to a track.
Timing in 11th fastest, Chiaramonte lined up in the second row of his heat race aboard the Tiner Hirst Enterprise/HRP/Fisher Racing Engines backed No. 94TH entry.
Moving into second when the race came to life, Chiaramonte locked horns with fellow youngster, Austin Wood as they duked it out for the top spot. While the battle heated up, bad luck struck Chiaramonte as his mount bellowed a huge puff of smoke and his engine expired under the hood of his car.
Pushing back to the pit area, the Tiner Hirst Enterprise team went to work in hurry to get a new bullet bolted into the frame rails of the No. 94TH. Making the swap with no issues, the youngster was set for the 35-lap feature event though he would take the green flag from the 17th starting position.
Up into 13th when the first caution flag flew on the fourth lap, Chiaramonte went to work on the high side of the speedway when the green flag was displayed back to the field, and jumped up into 10th.
Another caution taking place behind him on the eighth lap, but the field back in double-file formation again, and Chiaramonte continued to pound the curb as he he powered into fifth, before taking over fourth on just the race’s 11th lap.
Moving into third a lap later, Chiaramonte was able to get around Michael Faccinto for second just before the race’s halfway point as his sole attention moved to race leader, and veteran ace, Sean Becker.
With Becker committed to the low groove, Chiaramonte continued to make speed up top where nobody else could and closed in on the leader as he continued his magnificent surge to the front.
On the 22nd lap, Chiaramonte pulled alongside Becker as they raced into turns three and four and the momentum gave him the drive off of turn four to power into the race lead on the 23rd lap, as the caution then flew two laps later, and put Becker and Chiaramonte on the front row.
The restart saw Becker mount a bid for the lead back, but Chiaramonte never flinched as he countered the veterans advances and drove away from the field.
Hitting his marks on the slick surface, Chiaramonte went on to cap off a memorable run as he picked up his first career winged sprint car feature event win after taking the green flag from the ninth row.
The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.
ON TAP: Chiaramonte and Tiner Hirst Enterprise will now take a cuple of weeks off and prepare for SCCT Speedweek which comes to life at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on July 15th.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.
Westfall on the gas through Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Wisconsin
doubleheader on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024
FOREST, Ohio (June 17, 2024) – It was a hard-fought week in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, but despite an action-packed week with some of the best non-wing open wheelers in the country, there were plenty of shining moments.
Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M “Bumblebee Express,” concluded USAC’s annual Eastern Storm with six-straight nights of racing and six A-Main appearances, highlighting their campaign with a 12th-place score at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 12. The Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native commenced action from the inside of row five.
In addition, Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports finished 16th at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 11, 16th at Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 13, 14th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 14, 16th at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 15, and 21st at Action Track USA in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 16.
“We look forward to the Eastern Storm swing each and every year, but it’s as competitive as it gets. Can’t make any mistakes or you’ll pay for it,” Westfall explained. “We had some solid nights, just short of the top-ten column. Regardless, I am proud of our team. It’s never easy racing six straight nights, especially when factoring in travel, maintenance, and other wear and tear. Of course, we wouldn’t be in this position without Ray Marshall. He’s the backbone of this operation and we’re proud to be flying the ‘Bumblebee Express’ colors. Here’s to big results next weekend in Wisconsin.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with a doubleheader in the Badger State,
visiting Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, and Angell Park Speedway in
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
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STATS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 4
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.
Dietrich highlights Ohio Sprint Speedweek with victory at
Sharon; Team to enjoy off weekend before PA Speedweek commences
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 17, 2024) – It was an up and down week in the Buckeye State for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, but when the dust finally settled on Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring FAST On Dirt, “Double-D” out of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, found himself with one victory and a pair of podiums, notching his Speedweek triumph at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, led every lap in his Sharon performance, commencing A-Main action from the pole position after drawing the “1” in the evening’s frisbee draw.
Dietrich was less than a second from victory just three nights prior, finishing second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. In fact, the margin of victory was .001 seconds, getting his A-Main campaign underway from the inside of row four.
Other Ohio Sprint Speedweek highlights include finishing sixth at Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, on Thursday, June 13, and eighth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 15.
“We wanted some better results overall, but it’s always great to get back to Ohio,” Dietrich said. “They have some pretty amazing fans out there and we appreciate all of the support night in and night out. To get another win at Sharon is pretty special, also. Derek Snyder was with us and for him to be a part of our victory is even more incredible.
“We’re going to enjoy a weekend off before PA Speedweek gets underway. We’ll be ready to go.”
COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will enjoy an off weekend before
Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek commences at Williams Grove Speedway on
Friday, June 28.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their
current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit
Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail
Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4
Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 20
Top-Tens: 25
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout
(Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25.
Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main
event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day
program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams
Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and
24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at
Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway
on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor
Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on
Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April
28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third
at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19.
Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May
24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on
Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith
Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a
victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.
Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday,
June 9.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Whittall does the wing dance at Port Royal Speedway
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
VICENTOWN, N.J. (June 17, 2024) – There’s nothing better than a wing dance, and for Justin Whittall, he got his dance Saturday night, taming the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” for his first triumph of the 2024 season, and second overall. The young man out of Vincentown, New Jersey, led every circuit at the Juniata County Fairgrounds, claiming a $5,000 payday in the process.
Getting back on the horse, Whittall, ace of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, was involved in a heavy crash at the Port halfmile just a few weeks prior to his victory. He has since taken his schedule day-to-day.
“A great comeback for our team. I was nervous, but thrilled to get it done,” Whittall admitted. “Just can’t say enough about this entire JW Motorsports team. Everyone works so hard and everyone stays positive no matter the outcome. This was a total team effort and I’m confident we can do it again very soon.
“This win goes out to my dad for Father’s Day. He makes all of this possible and we wouldn’t be here without him.”
In actuality, it was a double top-ten weekend for the Garden State wheelman, opening competition with an eighth-place score at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 14; he started in the exact same position.
ON DECK: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. Whittall’s Williams Grove visit is still TBD.
SPECIAL THANKS: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 3 Top-Tens: 7
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Thiel consistent in Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate; Maverick Mayhem commences at Lincoln Park
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 17, 2024) – Thiel’s decision to join FAST on Dirt for a short stint of Ohio Sprint Speedweek certainly paid off, not only acquiring four straight top-ten appearances in his four-day run, but ultimately concluding his Buckeye State visit with a top-five at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Friday, June 14. Thiel, an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series full-timer in 2024, finished fourth in his top-five appearance, leading the first eight circuits before surrendering the top spot to eventual Speedweek champion, Cap Henry.
In addition, Thiel, driver of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished tenth at Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 11, ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12, and tenth at Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, on Thursday, June 13.
Unfortunately, Thiel’s return to IRA competition at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 15, ended with a ‘DNF,’ a heavy wheel vibration due to mud being the culprit.
“Overall, a consistent Ohio Sprint Speedweek for Team 73. Happy to put together four solid nights, just needed a little bit more on Friday at Millstream,” Thiel added. “We have another big week ahead with the IRA. Excited to get back to Indiana and compete on some of those bullrings. It should be a lot of fun.”
ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with the four-race Maverick Mayhem across the Hoosier State. The schedule will visit Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, and Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 9
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
SPECIAL THANKS: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners: Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis, Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Xavier Doney on top at Crawford County, Natalie Doney
finds top-five at Nevada Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ODESSA, Mo. (June 17, 2024) – It was a successful weekend in the Midwest for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and all of Doney-Lawson Racing, not only going two-for-two in the top-five category, but securing a victory in the process, that of which accomplished by Xavier Doney at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.
Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car, No. 74 non-wing sprinter, earned his victory during POWRi WAR / Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprintcars competition, taking command on lap two from row two before driving on to a fifth-career Series victory. In fact, it was a perfect evening for the Odessa, Missouri, native, securing a heat race triumph to launch the night.
Doney was scheduled to compete in another WAR event at Shelby County Speedway on Saturday, June 15, but Mother Nature stepped in and ruined the occasion.
As noted, Xavier’s younger sister Natalie Doney also secured a top-five in her recent weekend of competition, doing so during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. In contention for victory, Natalie was in a battle for the runner-up spot when a near-catastrophe occurred, almost caught up in a spin with the car directly in front of her. Luckily, the young lady out of Odessa avoided a complete turnaround and raced on to finish fourth.
SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will gear up for the
Non-Wing Bill Lawson Memorial at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri,
on Saturday, June 22.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on
Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.
Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners
including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able
Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor –
Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com
Greg Wilson highlights second half of Speedweek with top-fives at Hilltop and Atomic
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (June 17, 2024) – It was a long week in the Buckeye State for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, but with the 2024 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek officially in the books, the Benton Ridge, Ohio, native can breathe a little easier, reflecting on a successful second half that included a pair of top-five finishes including one in the nine-race finale.
Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fourth in each of his top-five appearances, the first in a visit to Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 11, and the second at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 15. Other second half highlights include finishing 14th at Sharon Speedway on Wednesday, June 12, and 15th at Muskingum County Speedway on Thursday, June 13.
Greg Wilson Racing opened the nine-race slate with a podium finish at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7. The former Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion finished second in his podium appearance, commencing main event competition from the outside of row two.
“In all, a great week for all involved at Greg Wilson Racing. I’m proud of what we accomplished and I’m even more proud to have my family with me every step of the way,” Wilson noted. “I think it’s only up from here and I’m excited to see what the rest of our season has to bring.”
ON DECK: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted later in the week.
SPECIAL THANKS: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/ X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 6 Top-tens: 8 Wins: 0
Loss ready to fine tune in Lincoln’s Speedweek Tune-Up
Jun 17, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
HANOVER, Pa. (June 17, 2024) – Only one more weekend stands between JJ Loss and Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, and although the Hanover, Pennsylvania, youngster will contend in only half of the Speedweek schedule, there’s plenty to prepare for, including major paydays.
Loss, ace of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprinter, will conduct his Speedweek fine tuning in Lincoln Speedway’s Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek Tune-Up on Saturday, June 22. The event will give Pennsylvania’s finest one last chance to dial in before action gets underway the following Friday.
Loss finished 19th in his most recent Lincoln Speedway start on June 15.
“We’re still trying to work out the kinks. Just takes time,” Loss explained. “Can’t thank my family enough for their support. The results really don’t speak for our growth, as well as potential. Pennsylvania is the toughest place to race on the planet and we’re slowly growing into a competitive team. Just takes time and laps, and we’re getting both.”
As tradition has it, Lincoln Speedway will host a pair of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates in 2024, and as an added bonus, they will award a combined $35,000-to-win. In addition, Loss will compete in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates at BAPS Motor Speedway, Hagerstown Speedway, and Grandview Speedway.
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit
to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, June 22.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com
Aaron Reutzel hard charges with Outlaws at Knoxville
Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 17, 2024) – It was a slow start to the weekend for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and despite opening their two-day World of Outlaws campaign at Knoxville Raceway with a spin while battling for a frontrunning position, the Clute, Texas, native rebounded big, concluding the Knoxville Nationals precursor with a top-ten on Saturday, June 15.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprinter, finished tenth in his Saturday night top-ten, rallying from deep within the field to do so. In fact, “A-Aron” started 23rd on the A-Main lineup, concluding the 25-lap contest with the evening’s Hard Charger Award for advancing the most feature positions. Reutzel earned his way into the weekend finale via third-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown – he did not transfer through his respective heat race.
As noted, it was an early race hiccup that put Reutzel out of winning contention on Friday, June 14; he eventually crossed the line 16th.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South
Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and
Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will conclude with the
$250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15.
Stats:
Wins: 6
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 19
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Schatz caps Knoxville doubleheader on the podium; Four
days at Huset’s Speedway on deck
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4022 (-56)
Dates: Friday and Saturday, June 14th-15th
Event: World of Outlaws Premier Chevy Dealers Clash
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 10th (21st)
Saturday: 2nd (4th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 17, 2024) - Donny Schatz and
Knoxville Raceway are certainly synonymous with one another, and the
ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion and 11-time Knoxville
Nationals champion proved that notion yet again during the recent weekend,
not only accomplishing back-to-back top-ten appearances, but notching a
podium in the process - the tenth of the 2024 season.
Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing,
Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit,
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub
‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished tenth and second in his two-day
Knoxville campaign, kicking off the weekend with an impressive rally from
21st to secure the aforementioned tenth-place outcome.
The Fargo, North Dakota, native finished second the
following evening, Saturday, June 15, advancing a pair of positions after
starting fourth on the 25-lap grid. A restart with three to go gave Schatz a
much-needed opportunity to pounce, but rising star and Clovis, California,
native, Corey Day, held on for the $12,000 payday.
Despite the fact, Schatz’ weekend results allowed the ten-time Series champ to reclaim second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase. He currently trails nine-time winner and point leader, David Gravel, by 56 markers. Schatz owns two victories on the year, as well as 26 top-ten appearances in 29 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with four nights at Huset’s
Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High
Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will
conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and
Saturday, June 21-22.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 29
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 14
Top-10s: 26
Randall and TKS Motorsports ready for four-day battle at
Huset’s Speedway
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 17, 2024) - It was a three-state
week for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, taking part in a four-race
agenda across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota on Tuesday, June 11, through
Sunday, June 16. Busy, indeed, but the lap time will prove beneficial, as
four nights at Huset’s Speedway stand ahead including a $250,000 potential
Saturday night.
Four starts resulted in a pair of top-ten appearances for
the Waco, Texas, native, highlighting their entire slate with a fourth-place
performance at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June
16. A perfect test session for the upcoming High Bank Hustle and High Bank
Nationals, Randall rallied four spots in the Sunday night showcase,
qualifying for main event competition with a fourth-place score during his
respective heat race.
Randall’s week commenced with a seventh-place outcome in
High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in
Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. It was Randall’s second High Limit
Racing top-ten in as many tries, finishing third in the Rayce Rudeen
Foundation Race opener at I-70 Speedway.
Although not resulting in a top-ten, the Texan was one spot short, finishing
11th in a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series start at Knoxville Raceway in
Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 15 - he started 17th.
“A lot of running around this week, but we’re happy with our
results. We have a big week ahead, so we’ll work to continue these great
results at Huset’s Speedway beginning Wednesday,” Troy Renfro, owner of the
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint
car, said. “Chase is doing a phenomenal job. His work ethic is unmatched and
we’re confident even bigger things are ahead for this team this year.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the
$100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The
four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals
on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 15
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to
date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle,
Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Wilmot Raceway
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 15, 2024)--Next up for Wilmot
Raceway's 74th Season is the USAC National Sprint Cars make their only
appearance of the season at the historic Wilmot oval Saturday, June 22.
AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wisconsin WingLESS/Wilmot Raceway
Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints along with 11-75 Sports
Complex IRA Lightning Sprints round out the one of a kind all sprint car
spectacular program.
Saturday Night Thunder closes out the schedule for the month on June 29
featuring Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds in their only scheduled
appearance of the month, Street Stocks and Bandits
Carload and Fireworks Night is Wilmot's pre-Independence Day Holiday event
Tuesday, July 2. LiftPro 604 Crate Powered/Hepfner Racing Products Wings
Series Winged Sprint Cars, WingLESS Sprints and B&L Office Furniture powered
by Great American Tire & Auto Bandits provide the on track action.
Racing Roundup hosted by Jim Tretow will have a live broadcast from the
Raceway.
Wilmot Raceway's Body Craft M3 Custom Graphics Pace Truck will be in the
traditional Village of Antioch July 4 Parade. Kenosha County Fairest of the
Fair Katrina Cain will be in the Somers Parade. Several other drivers will
participate other parades and festivals.
Featuring on and off track fun and excitement starts off with a pre-race
event evening party with activities and music on Thursday, July 11 to get
things going for the two-day NOS Energy World of Outlaw Sprints in the Larry
Hillerud Classic which features the traveling national winged warriors
Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. WingLESS Sprints complete the card
both nights.
Post-race Friday, July 12 will have activities and live music.
Anderson's Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast starts things off Saturday, July 13
as 11-time IRA Champion and 2023 Wilmot regular season 410 Winged Sprint Car
Championship winner Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Wisconsin
home, has his title marketing partner head up a great way to start the day.
Mid-day activities and live music will get the fans and competitors ready
for the night's action.
Following a week off, Saturday Night Thunder on July 27 features an all
sprint car card with wingLESS, Winged 604 crate sprints and lightning
sprints scheduled.
A first for Wilmot with the World of Outlaw Late Models coming into town on
a special Monday program, July 29. IMCA modifieds wind out the card.
Father's Day Special Saturday, June 15, Howards Grove's Mike Reinke captured
his first 25-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association(IRA) feature
since 2021 at Beaver Dam Raceway. "It's been a long time," said Reinke as he
climbed out of the Bob Hood owned 10W in victory lane. "I can't breath. I am
really grateful for the opportunity our team has given me."
Runner-up Paul Nienhauser of Chapin, IL, was somewhat grateful with his
finish after winning his heat and dash earning him a pole starting berth. "I
thank the Wilmot fans. They're awesome up here and I hope they liked the
show. A second place for us as a team is pretty good."
"I am happy we found some speed," said heat winner Blake Nimee of Oswego.
"It was a crazy feature."
Defending IRA champion Brenham Crouch of Lubbock, TX, who won a heat and
dash, jumped into the lead just prior to a double-flip by Kenosha's Dave
Uttech, "B[ and Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski coming out of turn four collecting
into the wall. Both walked away.
Nine laps in the red came out again when Brayton Lynch of Springfield, IL
got upside down in turn two after making contact with Jake Neuman of New
Berlin, IL. Both drivers walked away with both mounts eliminated.
Five laps later as Crouch was attempting to maneuver traffic, the 2023
Wilmot IRA Founders Night winner got together with teammate John Barnard of
Sherman, IL.
Reinke inherited top spot on the restart. Three additional cautions for
various minor incidents kept erasing any advantage and momentum Reinke was
attempting to build. The final slow down set up an 8-lap heat race-like run
to the checkered. Reinke's win saw him move up five spots from his sixth
original berth. Nienhauser was second. Nimee came up to the final podium
spot in third from eighth. Gibson's Danny Schlafer recovered from several
times dropping back in the field due to various racing events to come on to
a fourth place finish. Kyle Schuett of Philo, IL took fifth.
Beaver Dam's Scotty Neitzel earned the Behling Racing Products Hard Charger
award as the 2024 IRA Founders Night winner three weeks earlier improved
from 16th starting berth to finish seventh.
The next and final Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints appearance at their
original home track of Wilmot Raceway comes Saturday, August 17 with the
Roger Iles Tribute during the Kenosha County Fair.
"For Father's Day weekend, to score the win, I know my late dad was riding
with me," said an emotional Tim Cox of Park City, IL following his hard
fought win in the 20-lap AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wisconsin
WingLESS Sprints Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship feature.
"I guess I showed them this old guy can run the high side," Cox said, noting
his rim-riding path to the victory. "It's been a while. It's cool running
with these kids when I am in my 60s. I have to thank my family, crew,
sponsors, everyone, and these great Wilmot fans. Looking forward to next
week (Sunday, June 22) when I will be doing the double and running a USAC
sprint and this car, too."
Cox held the point on every circuit from his outside row one starting spot.
The run was not without interruptions as five laps in, New Berlin's Austin
Hansen got upside down in turn three after tangling with a spinning Rusty
Egan who had been challenging for the top 10 at the time. Hansen walked
away. Both cars were done.
The final laps saw Cox using his referred to as unconventual cushion rim
riding line to his first win of the season for the multi-Wilmot champion in
several different types of cars. Genesee's Eric Wilke was second.
Kansasville's Ryan Marshall came on strong to take third edging out fourth
place runner Bristol's Chris Klemko. Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, IL
recovered from some early race miscues which kept putting him toward the
back of the field to finish fifth.
"It was rough out there, but a fun hard win," said Salem's Ryan Johnson,
following his win coming from ninth in the 26-car field in the B&L Office
Furniture powered by Great American Tire & Auto Bandits 20-lap feature.
"This is awesome to get a win against these tough drivers."
Burlington's Bradley Becker and Kenosha's Craig Kreuser went side be side
several laps throughout the early going of the feature. Five laps in, the
red flag flew when Ben Frank of Spring Grove, IL got upside down in turn
one. Frank was not injured, but eliminated.
Suddenly Johnson shot into the mix, as three and even four wide racing raged
throughout the final half of the feature. Johnson finally got the top spot
seven laps from the finish, holding off second place Becker. Kreuser took a
close third. David McKellips fourth. Ryan Andrews of Woodstock, IL fifth.
Pleasant Prairie's Scott Carpenter impressively moved up 16 spots from 24th
to take eighth of of the 26-car field.
"It took a while to work up there, and there was so much battling up there
it was hard to find room," said Pleasant Prairie's Josh Gehrig after his
second 20-lap Unified Street Stock feature win of the season. "I saw a spot
and decided to go for it. It worked."
The beginning of the main saw a father-son family feud on Father's Day
weekend much of the first half. Rob Olson and son Robby Olson, both of
Lindenhurst, IL, battled side by side through some of the early going.
After a final caution with three laps to go, and the son Robby Olson leading
with Kenosha's Blake Kreuser, who started tenth in the 17-car field,
interrupting the family get-together. Pleasant Prairie's Josh Gehrig came
out of no where commanding the high side down the backstretch to take the
lead on the restart.
At the checkered it was Gehrig for his second feature victory of the season
after starting eighth. Robby Olson took second beating out his dad, third
place finisher Rob Olson by less than a car length. Kreuser was fourth.
David Jones of North Chicago, IL took fifth in an impressive run from 16th
starting spot.
For updates check the track side race line 262-862-2090, contact Raceway
Manager Jennifer Hesse 262-731-3592, or check the official track website
wilmotraceway.com or Facebook page.
Skagit Speedway
By Erik List
Alger, WA – Hailing from Fresno, California, the driver of
the 41 is Dominic Scelzi. Scelzi is no stranger to Dirt Cup at Skagit
Speedway and is back this year for another crack at the $62,000.
Scelzi just made an appearance at Skagit Speedway on June 8, during a 360
Sprint Car show, which allowed him to learn and get some laps in before Dirt
Cup.
“Well, one thing that I definitely felt like we could take away from was the
way the racetrack heat raced. I thought it was going to get really slick and
wide, and it did get slick, and the racetrack was in really good shape, but
the very bottom of the racetrack and very top of the racetrack had a lot of
grip in it,” Scelzi said. “That’s something I did not expect, and from years
past, usually if it’s slick in the heat race, it just continues to widen out
and continues to blow off, but it didn’t do that at all. So I felt like that
was a really good thing for me to learn there compared to Thursday night of
Dirt Cup.”
Last year, Scelzi started on the pole of the A-Main for the final night
after being second highest in points and winning the Pole Shuffle over
Justin Sanders. However, Scelzi could not hold on as he fell back and
finished fourth.
“The Dirt Cup [has] just been a great race for me since we first started
coming in 2021, Scelzi said. “We’ve really been strong, I want to say,
pretty much every preliminary night and every finale. Last year we started
on the pole, and they reworked the top of the racetrack, which I kind of
didn’t really agree with, and it put us in a bad position there. Had to
chase Justin [Sanders] down several times and kept getting yellows every
time we ran him down. It kind of just didn’t fall our way last year. We had
to really work hard to try and battle back [from] behind the eight ball in
the feature.”
Scelzi enters Dirt Cup this year looking to win and take home the big prize.
“We want to win the Dirt Cup, we’ve been close the past two years, hopefully
we can kind of continue that speed and hopefully finish off a little bit
better than we have the past two seasons.”
The Fresno native joined the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series for the Fastest Five
Days in Motorsports and views it as a chance for him to prepare him for the
Dirt Cup.
“For me, I’m a momentum racer,” Scelzi said. “I like to race as much as
possible. And running five days in a row, I feel, is really good for our
team, and really good for me to just kind of get into a rhythm and get into
a good confident funk, and hopefully that rolls into Dirt Cup.”
You won't want to miss out on any of the action from the 52nd Annual Jim
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CRSA RAINED OUT FOR SECOND STRAIGHT RACE
Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 14, 2024
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. – Mother Nature just does not like racing in June.
CRSA Sprints officials and Penn Can Speedway track officials have postponed Friday's running of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series race due to weather.
Numerous weather reports predicted a chance of rain between 2 and 4 p.m., so officials determined there would not be enough time to prepare the track for activities.
Mike Emhof Motorsports, Keith Beach and Ron Ford are working to set a new date for action at Penn Can. For updates, stay tuned to CRSASprints.com and CRSA's Facebook and X pages.
“The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” now turn their attention to Outlaw Speedway next Friday night to kick off the Dandy Triple Play.
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
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Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing Show Consistency and
Progress with Career-Best Weekend in 410 Division
Abbottstown, PA – June 13, 2024
by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
With a frustration-filled month of May behind them, Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing scored a career-best weekend at a pair of Central Pennsylvania tracks over the weekend.
Jackson scored finishes of 13th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa on Friday and 11th at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday. The top 15 finishes served as Jackson’s third and fourth of his rookie season in the 410 Sprint Car ranks and shows his progress made as he approaches the middle mark of 2024.
“Overall, it was a really good weekend and we’re starting to learn how to pass cars,” said Jackson. “We need to clean up a few things with qualifying and heat races, but we’ve made a lot of progress, and it was a good weekend.”
With a field of 22 Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Cars in attendance, Jackson kicked off the two-race weekend at Williams Grove on Friday. He finished sixth in a heat race to earn the 17th starting position in the A-main. He steadily moved forward throughout the feature and brought home a 13th-place finish at the checkered flag.
The duo then headed to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday to close out the weekend and amongst 22 competitors in attendance, timed in 18th quickest in time trials with a quickest lap of 14. 263 seconds. A seventh-place finish in a heat race locked Jackson into the night’s A-main event with the 21st starting position.
With $7,000 on the line for the Elijah Hawkins Memorial, Jackson showed incredible effort and determination as he moved forward ten positions to score an 11th-place finish. The result serves as Jackson’s career-best finish in the division.
“I was really happy with the run at the Grove, but to pass that many cars at Lincoln shows how good we really have been lately,” said Jackson. “We made some changes with the car to go back to making me comfortable and it seems to be working. It’s positive runs like that that will keep you coming back for more and hopefully, it’s a sign of things to come.”
The team will again tackle Williams Grove on Friday and Lincoln Speedway on Saturday for two races this weekend in 410 Sprint Car competition. While the goal will be to continue to learn and gain valuable seat time, Jackson and Hess are hoping for more positive momentum and results as they’re anxiously gearing up for their first crack at the always exciting Pennsylvania Speedweek in a few weeks.
Tentative plans have the team competing in six of the ten scheduled Speedweek events, with stops at Williams Grove (2), Lincoln (2), BAPS Motor Speedway (1), and Hagerstown (1) on the horizon.
“We want to stick to the plan of getting top 15 finishes and the plan directly ahead of us is to keep doing that,” said Jackson. “We’re knocking on the door of that first top ten. This can be a humbling sport, but it’s just hard to come from the back and if we can start better the results will speak for itself.”
“However, with Speedweek on the horizon and a bunch of races ahead of us, it’s important that I start breaking some of these habits and putting us in a better position in qualifying and heat races. We’re going to really focus on those things here the next few weeks and I’m looking forward to seeing where we stack up with the best our area has to offer come Speedweek,” he added.
WEEKEND RESULTS
June 8 – Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA – Heat race: 6 (3); Feature: 13 (17).
June 9 – Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA –Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 7 (6); Feature: 11 (21).
SEASON STATS
18 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5, 1 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s, 9 top 20’s
UP NEXT
Friday, June 14th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa, and Saturday June 15th at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.
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Kyle Reinhardt Scores Top-5 in First Trip to Huset’s
Speedway
Eagle, NE – June 13, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kyle Reinhardt was preparing to race his own No.91 at Lincoln Speedway’s Elijah Hawkins Memorial last weekend but his plans quickly changed when Bernie Stuebgen reached out and asked the Neptune City, NJ native to wheel his Indy Race Parts No.71 at a couple of Midwest shows.
Reinhardt filled the seat of Stuebgen’s car at a High Limit
Racing event last year at Grandview Speedway. He recorded a top-ten finish
that night. Opportunity knocked again last week to wheel the car at
Knoxville Raceway Saturday night and again a few days later at the Eagle
Raceway (NE) High Limit Racing event.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: June 8, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Knoxville Raceway
City, State: Knoxville, IA
Stats: 30 cars, Qualifying 19th, Heat 7th (7), A-main 17th (19)
DATE: June 9, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Huset’s Speedway
City, State: Brandon, SD
Stats: 32 cars, Group A Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (3), A-main 4th (7)
DATE: June 11, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars / High Limit Racing
Track: Eagle Raceway
City, State: Eagle, NE
Stats: 43 cars, Group B Qualifying 12th, Heat 6th (6), B-main 5th (6)
MIDWEST MISSION
Reinhardt’s first trip to Knoxville Raceway in 2024 Saturday night was also his first time in the seat of the No.71 this year. With only a few hot laps under his belt, he took to the half-mile for qualifying. His best lap ranked him 19th in the field of 30.
A 7th-place run in his heat put him 19th on the grid for the A-main. He netted a 17th-place finish in that 20-lap finale.
“We were behind the 8-ball tonight by about one track session. We were playing catch-up all night but got better by the end. I wish we had another go at it.”, Reinhardt said.
“Ripped the nose wing off when a few cars stacked up coming to the green in the feature. Bernie had the wrench spinning & made some big changes that got us better.”
A last-minute decision early Sunday made Reinhardt and the Indy Race Parts No.71 a surprise entry at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD that night. The 3/8-mile banked oval was another first for Reinhardt but it didn’t show.
He posted the 3rd quickest lap in Group A qualifying, then converted a 3rd place start in his heat race to a runner-up finish, putting himself solidly inside the top ten to start the A-main.
From his starting spot inside row four, Reinhardt grabbed the 6th spot on the opening circuit and settled in there until near the midpoint of the 25-lap finale.
The car got even better in the late stages and Reinhardt didn’t waste it. He cracked the top five on lap fourteen, then claimed the 4th spot on lap twenty-three, which is where he took the checkers.
“We definitely rebounded tonight. That felt good.”, Reinhardt commented.
“I want to thank Bernie for the opportunity. He gave me a great car. I also want to thank Tod Quiring and Huset’s Speedway for having us. That is a bad-ass track and I’m extremely happy I had the opportunity to race here.”
The third leg of Reinhardt’s Midwest tour took him to Eagle Raceway in Nebraska on Tuesday night. A stout field of 43 teams was on hand for the $50,000-to-win High Limit Racing event.
Reinhardt clocked in 12th quickest in Group B qualifying. A
6th place run in his heat race and 5th place finish in the B-main were both
one spot short of claiming a spot in the A-main.
UP NEXT
Reinhardt will take the upcoming weekend off to conserve his engines for the upcoming Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek.
He will return to action in his Capitol Custom Trailers &
Coaches, Coors Banquet Beer/Ace Distributing of PA, E-Z-GO Golf Cars/Golf
Cart Services, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 on June 22nd at Lincoln
Speedway for their PA Speedweek tune-up event.
SEASON STATS
15 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 4 top 10’s, 8 top 15’s, 11 top 20
Photo Credit: Brent Smith Photography
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
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Hartlaub Nets Podium Finish, Gelling Quickly with Trone 39 Team
East Berlin, PA – June 14, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
As the month of May came to a close, Kody Hartlaub embarked on an opportunity that arose after a hard crash left him short of equipment.
He would pilot the Trone No.39 for at least a few weeks to fill the void. After that, well, that would be a bridge to be crossed when the time came. QUICK RESULTS
DATE: May 31, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Williams Grove Speedway City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA Stats: 25 cars, Qualifying 19th, Heat 6th (7), A-main 17th (16)
DATE: June 1, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Lincoln Speedway City, State: Abbottstown, PA Stats: 27 cars, Qualifying 7th, Heat 3rd (2), A-main 15th (10)
DATE: June 7, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Williams Grove Speedway City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA Stats: 22 cars, Heat 2nd (5), A-main 3rd (4)
DATE: June 8, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Lincoln Speedway City, State: Abbottstown, PA Stats: 22 cars, Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 10th (9)
DEBUT WEEKEND
The opening weekend for Hartlaub and the Trone team had a couple of glimpses of potential with a 7th-place qualifying effort and a 3rd-place heat race finish at Lincoln. With full fields both nights, the feature finishes, 17th and 15th, were respectable for a new venture.
For Hartlaub, the first two races, and maybe even the first few weeks, would not be about stats and finishes. It would be about developing a working chemistry and communication with his new team.
Transitions like this typically lead to a lot of adjustments. The driver sometimes adjusts his approach a little to accommodate a crew chief and more often a team makes equipment and setup changes to make their new driver comfortable.
Opening night at Williams Grove Speedway adjustments were ongoing throughout the night. The same was true the following night at Lincoln Speedway. It was all in the name of finding the right combination to be fast together.
SPEEDY PROGRESS
Heading into their second weekend together, the team, led by crew chief Kevin Frey, assembled a new car for Hartlaub. The effort clearly was worth it.
Hartlaub kicked off the night with an impressive Friday night drive from 5th to 2nd in his heat race to earn the 4th starting spot for the A-main.
In the 25-lap finale, Hartlaub was again impressive. He grabbed the 3rd spot on the opening lap and found his rhythm. On lap nine, the Littlestown (PA) native grabbed the runner-up spot and set his sights on leader Cameron Smith.
With a few circuits remaining, defending track champion Freddie Rahmer wrestled the runner-up spot away from Hartlaub who ultimately brought the Trone No.39 home with a podium finish in 3rd.
Hartlaub wrapped up his weekend at Lincoln Speedway the following night where the results continued to be encouraging for East Berlin (PA) resident in his first full 410 sprint car season. He timed 6th quickest in the field.
In heat race action, Hartlaub continued to impress by logging a 2nd place finish behind veteran Lucas Wolfe.
In the nightcap, Hartlaub started 9th and brought home a very respectable top-ten finish. UP NEXT
Discussions were held this week about the path forward. The result: Hartlaub will remain in the car through the end of the year and his partners will be right there with him.
“I want to add a huge thank you to my sponsors, J Fuels and Brewer first and foremost, for allowing me to do this and following me with this venture.”, Hartlaub said.
Hartlaub and the Trone 39 team will return to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway this Friday and Saturday.
SEASON STATS
16 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s, 14 top 20
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BRODY ROA IS READY TO RETURN TO HIS BEST TRACK THIS SATURDAY
(Cypress, CA, June 12, 2024) This Saturday night, June 15th,
many California race fans will see something they fretted would never
happen: the grand reopening of the popular Santa Maria Speedway. Like race
fans, the drivers are also elated about the rebirth of the Central Coast
banked oval. None of them will be more excited than Brody Roa, who will be
competing in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging.
Dating back to the start of the 2017 season, the pleasant Garden Grove, California racer has started eight races on the track that is located within San Luis Obispo County. Amazingly, Roa finished in the top three seven times! Among those were four wins, a second-place finish, and a third. The only time he did not finish in the top three at Santa Maria over that period of time came in a 2019 race when he finished 16th. His main event finishing average at the track is 3.50 since 2017. Take away the 16th-place finish, and the average would have been an astounding 1.71.
Between Covid in 2020 and the track being shuttered in 2021, Roa has only competed at Santa Maria two times since 2019. On July 3rd, 2021, he finished third in the main. The last time the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars raced at the track was in August of 2022. To say the least, it was a memorable night. First of all, it was the first night the track had been open since shutting down a year earlier. It was also the final event at the track before this coming weekend’s race. A sellout crowd was on hand, and they witnessed Roa pull off a rare USAC/CRA feat. He steered Jayson May’s 360-powered car to win the main event against a full field of 410s. Unfortunately, the track that opened in 1964, was shuttered again after that. That all changes this Saturday.
Last week, when the USAC/CRA Series was at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the Golden Empire Clash, Roa set the fifth-fastest time in qualifying. That placed him on the outside of the second row for his 10-lap heat. The 2023 series champion stayed second for the race's first seven laps. Entering turn three on the eighth circuit, he used a textbook slider that propelled him into the lead and onto the victory. Combined with his race win in the USCS event on the 1/3 mile oval at the start of May, Roa has won heat races each time he has been at the track this year.
Things were looking like Roa was going to have a great night. After winning the heat, he started inside row two for the 30-lap main. Early on, he was running third. However, engine problems started to slow the gorgeous #8M. On lap 18, Roa decided to call it a night. Afterward, he stated, “I didn’t want to jeopardize hurting anyone.”
To see if Roa can make it three wins in four USCS starts, spectator gates will open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at Santa Maria. Qualifying will begin at 5:00, and the first race will be at 6:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo, California.
The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.
Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
06/8/25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
MUST SEE RACING ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF ‘FAST CASH” CHALLENGE
June 11, 2024 - Holly, Michigan – Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts today announced details of the recently announced “Fast Cash” Challenge program that was announced a few days ago.
To give teams extra race day incentives, and continue to create great racing, the program was instituted and will be in effect at the series next event June 22 at Owosso Speedway. The “Fash Cash” Challenge will be used for the MSR National Series the remainder of the year.
After qualifications are complete the Fast Qualifier will be asked to accept the challenge. If he says yes, he will immediately earn a $500 bonus. If he sets a new track record, he will pick up an additional $100.
The Fast Qualifier will also be able to earn additional bonuses throughout the night including a $175 bonus if he wins his heat race, $75 for runner-up, or $50 for finishing third. Since he accepted the challenge the invert for the feature event will already be pre-determined with the highest a 6 and the lowest being a straight-up start. If he wins the feature event for the sixth position he will receive a $400 bonus. If he wins from the fourth starting position, he will earn a $200 bonus. If he wins from the pole, he will still earn a $100 bonus.
If the Fast Qualifier refuses the “Fast Cash” Challenge, he will receive no bonuses and could face an invert as high as a ten.
To receive all the available bonuses, a driver must prove to be as good of a qualifier as he is a racer. If a driver could be lucky enough to claim all the available bonuses offered for the night, he could earn as much as $1,175 in addition to his feature finish prize money.
It’s new, it’s different, and hopefully it will prove to be entertaining.
In other Must See Racing news………. British Columbia, Canada driver Aaron Willison is one of the first drivers to have entered the upcoming June 22 event at Owosso Speedway. Willison teamed with veteran car owner Dick Myers at the last MSR outing in Lancaster, New York June1. Willison charged from his seventh starting position and nearly pulled off a stunning win on the last corner of the race. He got alongside race winner Bobby Santos III but couldn’t beat him to the stripe. He will get at rematch at Owosso.
The MSR Midwest Lights Series will join the MSR National Series at Owosso Speedway June 22 for a winged sprint car double-header event. It will be the season opener for the MSR Lights Series. For more info on the series please visit www.mustseeracing.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Huset's Speedway Releases Event Format for Next Week's $100,000-to-Win Huset's Hustle and $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 13, 2024) - The 2nd annual BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS will feature a slightly different event format this year with an opportunity to win six figures two times.
Huset's Speedway hosts the four-day World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event, which showcases the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on June 19-20 followed by the final two nights of the $250,000-to-win - tied for a World of Outlaws record for the winner's share - spectacle on June 21-22.
The event opener next Wednesday will serve as the preliminary night for the Huset's Hustle finale. It will then be a clean slate for Friday's program, which sets up the quarter-million-dollar finale on Saturday.
The event format is as follows for the preliminary nights on Wednesday and Friday:
For a field of 32 to 48 drivers, drivers will be split into two groups and will qualify to determine the lineups for four heat races. With 49 or more drivers, there will be six heat races.
The heat races will be inverted by six. The top 10 in combined qualifying and heat race points in each group are locked into the A Main with the top four in points from each group moving into the feature redraw. Drivers sitting 21 st through 40 th will move into the Last Chance Showdown, which transfers the top-four finishers into the back of the A Main. Drivers 41 st and back in points after the heat races will be in the C Main with the top-two finishers transferring into the rear of the Last Chance Showdown.
Qualifying awards 100 points to quick time with a one-point drop per position. The heat race winners earn 100 points with a three-point drop for second and third place followed by a five-point drop per position from fourth through the field. The A Main is 250 points to win with a three-point drop per position.
Both preliminary nights pay $20,000 to win.
For the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle finale on Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS finale on Saturday, drivers will line straight up in one of six heat races based on their combined points earned during the preliminary night. Each of the heat race winners will lock into the King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers, which features two cars on the track for two timed laps with the fastest driver moving on.
The second and third finishers in each heat race will also lock into the A Main with drivers placing fourth through sixth moving to the Last Chance Showdown. The remaining drivers head to the C Main, which transfers the top four to the back of the Last Chance Showdown. The LCS transfers the top six to the back of the A Main.
The complete points table and event format is posted on the Huset's Speedway website.
Hot laps begin each night at approximately 7 p.m.
Also of note, there are several bonuses throughout the weekend. The King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers winner on Thursday and Saturday will receive $1,000. Weikert's Livestock is presenting a $1,000 Hard Luck Award for the week. Ziegler AG Equipment is providing a $750 Perfect Attendance Award on Thursday and Saturday to the highest starting driver who has competed in each Huset's Speedway 410ci winged sprint car race this season.
Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
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Motor issues stall Arenz at Angell Park Speedway
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – It was night Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team would like to toss into File 13, as mechanical maladies brought their participation in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event to a premature end Sunday, June 9 at Angell Park Speedway in Angell Park, Wis.
Arenz opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic on a high note by qualifying fifth in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.598 seconds. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion then rolled off third in the second eight-lap IRA heat race.
Arenz struggled throughout the race as Jordan Goldesberry, Joel Meyers Jr. and Jake Neuman moved past the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver. However, Arenz still managed to hold on to finish sixth and earn a spot in both the IRA dash and A-main lineups.
Arenz’s 25T machine did not return to the track for the remainder of the racing program as a motor issue forced the team to scratch from the dash and A-main.
“Near the end of the heat race, the motor dropped a valve and hurt the motor,” Arenz said. “Unfortunately, our other two motors are not finished yet. We are not sure about our status for the rest of the season as of now.
“The good news is I got my MSD box back from the IRA, after it got sent out to be checked for traction control,” he said. “Everything was legal.”
The Travis Arenz Motorsports team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.
Due to the team’s current motor issues, the upcoming schedule for the Travis Arenz Motorsports team is undetermined.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails
Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to welcome Carbliss Hand Crafted Premium Cocktails as a sponsorship partner for the team’s second full season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.
Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, featuring a mix of vodka, sparkling water and natural flavor extracts, is the creation of Adam and Amanda Kroener. Each Carbliss hand-crafted cocktail comes with no carbohydrates, no sugars and only 100 calories with a wide range of flavors available.
To view a list of retailers carrying Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/find-your-bliss/.
For more information on Carbliss, email marketing@drinkcarbliss.com or visit www.drinkcarbliss.com.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
To be determined
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 7
IRA Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
Hartmann flashes speed, pushes ahead in IRA action at Angell Park Speedway
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – A strong introduction and a solid conclusion could best describe Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team’s performance in the seventh Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2024 campaign with Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. serving as the competitive stage Sunday, June 9.
The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic racing program by qualifying third in the 30-car field after ripping off a rapid lap of 12.569 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.
After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann found the going difficult on the dry slick track surface as he slipped back three spots to finish in seventh place at the checkered flag and missed transferring to the A-main by a single position.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient then started on the pole of the 10-lap IRA B-main and pulled away to post the victory by a full straightaway over Shelby Bosie.
After a complete reworking of the track surface, Hartmann lined up 18th in the 30-lap IRA A-main before falling back to 20th in the early going. Following an uneventful first half of the race, the Plymouth, Wis. native hit his stride in the second 15 laps of the event as he utilized the low groove to power past Danny Schlafer and Lance Fassbender on lap 16.
Two laps later, Hartmann ducked under Shelby Bosie and Van Gurley Jr. before wheeling past Will Gerrits on lap 22 to claim the 14th position in the running order. Hartmann then moved in to apply heavy pressure to Jett Mann in the closing stages of the race before settling for a 14th-place showing in the caution-free race, which was won by Scotty Thiel.
It was Hartmann’s fifth top-15 A-main showing in seven 2024 IRA events.
“We had a lot of ups and downs during the night,” Hartmann said. “The pill draw for qualifying was key for the track conditions. The heat race didn’t go in our favor. We regrouped and got our balance back in the car and salvaged a decent finish on the night. We got good notes for another night coming up at Wilmot this Saturday. We’ll keep digging!”
The 87A Hartmann Racing team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.
Hartmann is slated to compete this Saturday, June 15 with the IRA Sprint Car Series at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.
Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing set to start at 6:45 p.m.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – RC Custom Design
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is happy to have RC Custom Design back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 IRA season.
Since opening in 1999, RC Custom Design has grown over the past 25 years into a full-service graphic design, vinyl graphics and photography business under the direction of owner Rob Eisentraut with a strong foundation in the motorsports field.
“RC Custom Design started as a small side project and has grown into a full shop and a semi full-time business,” Eisentraut said. “Our main product lines have always been, but not limited to, vinyl graphics and photography with a special emphasis on local and national motorsports. We also service local businesses and customers with vinyl graphic needs, logo design services, apparel design, personal and product photography and product design layouts."
To contact or learn more about RC Custom Design, contact Rob Eisentraut by phone at 262-323-1046, email rcdesign74@yahoo.com or through the RC Custom Design Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rccustomdesign.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Thursday, June 20 – Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Friday, June 21 – Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Saturday, June 22 – Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Sunday, June 23 – Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA,
Maverick)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 10
IRA Events – 7
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Skagit Speedway
By Erik List
Alger, WA—The 360 Sprint Cars are back this Saturday, June 15, for another night of racing. Joining them will be the Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. It was the Trey Starks show last Saturday, June 8, in the 360 Sprint Car A-Main and the Sportsman Sprint Car A-Main. Starks has now won both 360 races at Skagit Speedway and is a perfect one for one this year in Sportsman Sprint Car. This will only be the third appearance for the 360 Division this year at Skagit Speedway. Last weekend, during the 360 A-Main, Starks started third and had to move past Colton Heath and Willie Croft before he got to the lead. However, once he did, Starks set a torrid pace through the field, facing little challenge for the remainder of the race. He continues to lead the points battle with 248 total points over Cam Smith (208 points) and Robbie Price (206 points). Through four races now, there are four different winners in the Sportsman Sprint Car Division, with Starks being the most recent one. However, the Puyallup, WA native had to battle with a former winner, Jesson Jacobson for the win. Jacobson led the opening 10 laps while Starks had to work from third place but quickly moved into second on the opening lap. Starks made his move around Jacobson on lap 11 and checked out from there. Kai Dixon leads the championship points battle with 422 points over Alden Ostrom (408 points) and Jayden Whitney (399 points). The Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds make their fourth appearance at Skagit Speedway this year after a weekend off. Tyson Blood picked up the first two wins, and James Bundy has won most recently. Bundy led all 25 laps last time out during College and Kids night on June 1, facing a little challenge. Blood is the only one to have finished in the top five (two wins and a second place) in all three races so far. Jeff Westergard has finished in the top ten for all three races with two top fives as well. Blood leads the points with 119 over Westergard (107 points) and Lee Swift (103 points). Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm Will Call opens at 3:00 pm Gates Open at 5:00 pm Hot Laps at 6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
Double Pro Stock Features on Father’s Day at Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA June 12, 2024): When rains cut short a recent program at Tri City Raceway Park, new owners Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer made plans to make up for the lost features. The first double feature comes up this Sunday, June 16. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will do double duty on Father’s Day!
“It is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day,” Josh Shiffer said. "Bring Dad to the track and enjoy a fun night at the races," he added.
The make up race is scheduled to hit the track at 5:45. The field for that event has been set, and no new cars will be added. Racers who cannot return will be paid tow money. After the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply contest is concluded, a full Sunday Thunder program will be staged.
With three races in the books, Bob Felmlee still leads A.J. Flick in the championship standings in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. Flick has two wins to Felmlee’s one, but Flick did not get full points for his first triumph of the season because it was a FAST on Dirt sanctioned event. Hence, the eight point differential.
The next four in the rankings are close. Jeremy Weaver is coming off of a strong second place finish, while Gale Ruth, Jr. is hoping that his luck improves this week. He was sidelined early by a mechanical problem in the most recent show. Michael Bauer and Andy Cavanaugh are within striking distance.
Rounding out the top ten are Bodey McClintock, Cameron Nastasi, John Jerich, and Logan McCandless.
Chad Reitz has a substantial lead over Steve Slater in the points for the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. Reitz has two wins and a second to his credit. Slater started the season strong, with a pair of seconds, but a medical problem required him to bring in Eric Gabany to take over the driving chores for the present time. Because points are awarded to the car, not the driver, Gabany kept Slater in second place. However, teenager Hayden Holden is just one point back!
Last week’s winner, Erick Rudolph, made the trek from the Empire State because he has not been able to log as many races this season due to the wet weather in his home state. His plans for this weekend are unsettled, but you know that he will be in the hunt whenever he is entered.
Tim Bish currently leads the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stock standings, but this week’s double features could shake things up. Mike Miller, Pat Fielding, Rod Laskey, and Josh Seippel are close beyond. There is a slight drop off to the next cluster of racers, consisting of Charlie McMillen, Jason Kimmy, Hunter Exley, Russ Coyne, and Aaron Smith. Chris Schneider, the opening night winner, is lurking just outside the top ten.
The RUSH Sprint Cars, newly added to the Sunday Thunder program, have completed only one race, so the feature winner, young Blaze Myers, finds himself at the head of the list. John Mollick, Joe Buccola, Arnie Kent, and Brent Rhebergen round out the top five in the quest for the 4 Your Car Connection title.
Tim Bish is the leader in the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. He has four checkers to his credit. A.J. Fick and Steve Slater are tied with two. All other contestants only have single wins.
Although the racing will start a bit earlier than usual this week, the rest of the schedule remains intact. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates will open two hours later. Racing starts at 5:45.
There will be no increase in ticket prices for the extra race. Adults will be admitted for $15, and seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification.Children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit passes will be $35, with the exception of infants (ages 2 and under) will be admitted to the pits for $15.
If you cannot make it to the track this weekend, June 23 and 30 will be Sunday Thunder events also.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
CRSA HEADS SOUTH TO PENN CAN
Press Release By: Marty Czekala - June 12, 2024
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by SuperGen Products, will host their first race of June Friday at Penn Can Speedway in round three of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.
It is the 34th time the track in Susquehanna, PA, has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Penn Can hosted a pair of CRSA races, won by first-time winner Tim Iulg and Kyle Pierce.
Here’s a look at the top stories entering the weekend.
Tune In: Action can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV and Race Report TV with Marty Czekala on the call. Expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com for $5.99 a month, featuring live timing, entry list, fantasy and results.
Last Race: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway May 31 for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.
This was a race in which the one who got away came back to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps, giving the win to Dalton Herrick.
"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”
Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.
We know Drama: In the last three races of action, exciting moments have unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half of the race. Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win at Land of Legends. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.
Bad Luck June: CRSA has yet to complete a single race in the sixth month of the 2024 calendar. Both events scheduled June 1 at Fonda Speedway and June 7 at Utica-Rome Speedway were postponed, leaving only two races on the calendar for June. This is the second straight year “The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” would host up to two races, with Fonda and Penn Can hosting events last year.
A Contested Battle: After two rounds of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, the top four are separated by six points early. Billy VanInwegen and Dalton Herrick are the top two in points, with Herrick four points behind. Thunder Mountain winner Jordan Hutton is five behind, while Afton winner Kyle Pierce is six back.
The Favorites: Dalton Herrick leads all active drivers in Penn Can top fives with eight, including a win in 2022. Kyle Pierce is tied for wins in Susquehanna since 2014 with two alongside Josh Flint and Eddie Strada. He also has four top fives alongside Jeff Trombley, Billy VanInwegen and Jordan Hutton. The former two have won here in the past. Of course, sometimes a driver may surprise you, just as Iulg did last year.
By the Numbers: At Penn Can, the average car count since 2014 is over 19. 72 drivers have finished in the top five all-time and 25 drivers have recorded a checkered flag. Jeff VanSteenburg and Joe Kata lead the way in wins with three.
From the Frontman: "It’s our first trip of the year down South and we always enjoy heading to Penn Can. Keith Beach and his team do a great job preparing and promoting the track. It’s always a regular on the CRSA calendar and we look forward to putting on a great show Friday night!” ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: “The team here is excited to have the CRSA Sprints back for their first of two showings of the 2024 season. Mike and his team always bring a great show and we know our fans love it.” ~ Keith Beach
Up Next: CRSA kicks off the Dandy Triple Play next Friday at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee.
Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16
3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25
4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26
5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31
6. 21B Blake Warner -40
7. 28 Ron Greek -40
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58
9. J27 John Cunningham -85
10. 99 Adam Depuy -139
Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings
1. 56v Billy VanInwegen 331 pts
2. 29 Dalton Herrick -4
3. 66 Jordan Hutton -5
4. 9K Kyle Pierce -6
5. 21B Blake Warner -21
6. 28 Ron Greek -25
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -28
8. 22 Tomy Moreau -30
9. 18 Timmy Lotz -36
10. 1NY Mark Reynolds -49
Previous Winners @ Penn Can
1. Jeff VanSteenburg (3) 2008, 2010, 2013
2. Joe Kata (3) 2013x2, 2014
3. Chuck Alessi (2) 2007, 2008
4. Eddie Strada (2) 2015, 2016
5. Josh Flint (2) 2016, 2020
6. Kyle Pierce (2) 2021, 2023
7. Billy Jaycox Jr. (1) 2007
8. Jim McCaffrey (1) 2007
9. Brian Davis (1) 2008
10. Matt Tanner (1) 2008
11. Tyler Rice (1) 2011
12. Tommy Martocci (1) 2011
13. Mike Kiser (1) 2012
14. Brittany Tresch (1) 2012
15. Brian Carber (1) 2012
16. Jeremy Quick (1) 2014
17. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015
18. Brian Krummel (1) 2016
19. Thomas Radivoy (1) 2017
20. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2020
21. Jeff Trombley (1) 2021
22. Kevin Nagy (1) 2021
23. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022
24. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2022
25. Tim Iulg (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2
4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1
5. 88c Chad Miller 1
6. 23 John Smith 1
7. 25G Tyler Graves 1
8. 18c Dan Craun 1
9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 99 Adam Depuy 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
9. 33 Scott Landers 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 4s Johnny Smith 1
12. 48a Alysha Bay 1
13. 77 Matt Rotz 1
14. 99 Mike Kiser 1
15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27
3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14
Fastest Lap
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)
3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30
2. 77 Matt Rotz 20
3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
4. 28 Ron Greek 9
5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
8. 121 Steve Glover 5
9. 4s Johnny Smith 1
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.
For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.
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Antioch Speedway caps busy stretch for SCCT this Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Antioch, CA…The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based Antioch Speedway will be the destination for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour this Saturday night.
The June 15th event at the “Action Track by the Delta” marks the sixth race of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and its only Antioch appearance in 2024. It’s also the final outing for the SCCT 360s prior to getting ready for Western Speedweek in mid-July.
“We look forward to bringing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour back to Antioch Speedway on Saturday,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “They’ve done a fantastic job giving the place a total facelift in recent years and it should be a great night of racing this weekend.”
So far this season it has been all about Justin Sanders and car owner Dale Miller, who have captured all five races up to this point. With commitments up North however, Sanders will not be in action, which opens the door for a new winner on Saturday.
El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte will be the de facto point leader heading into Antioch Speedway. The driver of the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH has put together some impressive moments this year and now looks to add a SCCT victory to his resume.
Reigning Placerville Speedway champion Michael Faccinto is another top-five point driver that will look for a big win at Antioch Speedway on Saturday. The Hanford driver sits just four markers behind Chiaramonte in the SCCT standings.
Veterans Andy Forsberg of Auburn and Sean Becker from Roseville are sure to be contenders at Antioch Speedway as well. Both competitors finished among the top-five last Saturday in Petaluma and now have their eyes on the trophy this weekend.
Additional possibilities on Saturday include Livermore’s Travis Labat, Clayton’s Joey Ancona, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes, Sacramento’s Austin Wood, Cotati’s Jake Haulot and more.
All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Antioch on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.
Former SCCT winners at Antioch Speedway include Visalia’s Cory Eliason, Chico’s Jonathan Allard and most recently Fremont’s Shane Golobic.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 15th at Antioch Speedway. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate.
The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow.
The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook.
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at the corner of 10th and L Streets in Antioch, California. The physical address is 1201 W. 10th Street Antioch, CA 94509. The track is located just a little over an hour from the capital city of Sacramento. More info can be found at www.antiochspeedway.com
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway
Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint Tour-SCCT
Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf
Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)
Andy Forsberg Back on Sprint Car Challenge Tour Podium
PETERSEN MEDIA: Putting a turbulent Bradway Memorial weekend behind him, Andy Forsberg was back up front on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as he scored a third-place finish at Petaluma Speedway.
“After a tough weekend last week, we were solid from start to finish on Saturday night,” Andy Forsberg said. “The track was really racy, our feature got a little wild, but we came away with a podium.”
With 23 cars making the trip to California’s bay area, Forsberg kicked the night off by timing the PHR Racing No. 92 in fourth fastest in qualifying time trials.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg was hard on the throttle when the green flag waived as he jumped to the early lead aboard his Meridian Cameras/Oroville Tax/Wilkie Masonry backed entry.
Picking up the heat race win, the Auburn, CA driver qualified for the High Sierra Industries Dash, where the three put him in the third row for the six lap shootout.
Holding the spot, Forsberg’s third place finish in the Dash lined him up in the second row of the 35-lap feature event. On a relatively racy surface, Forsberg slipped back to fourth when the race came to life as Justin Sanders got by him for third in the opening stages of the race.
A lap seven issue for race leader, Michael Faccinto put Forsberg into third for an impending restart, and when the action resumed he was able to jump into second.
Once in second, Forsberg chased after leader Justin Sanders, but Sanders was able to power away and open up a gap over Forsberg until the red flag was needed as a car got upside down and created fence damage.
Slipping back to third once the action resumed, Forsberg continued to chase after Sanders and the new runner up, Kaleb Montgomery as he soon felt pressure from fourth running, Sean Becker.
Able to hold the final spot on the podium when the checkered flag flew, Forsberg capped the night off with a third place finish.
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-15, Wins-1, Top 5’s-6, Top 10’s-7
ON TAP: Forsberg and company will cap off a busy month with the SCCT this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Justin Sanders Makes it 5 For 5 With Sprint Car Challenge Tour
PETERSEN MEDIA- Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports did it again on Saturday night. Already with the first four wins of the Sprint Car Challenge Tour season under their belt, the team continued their winning streak as Sanders won on Saturday night to make it a perfect five for five in 2024 with the season.
“Petaluma Speedway isn’t a place that I have had a ton of success, so to grab a win on Saturday night shows what kind of zone our team is in,” Justin Sanders said. “It’s been a fun ride the last few weeks, and hopefully I can keep this momentum up as I head to the northwest for NARC Speedweek and into Dirt Cup.”
With 23 cars on hand on Saturday night, Sanders timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fastest in time trials, giving the team their fourth Sierra Foothills Winer Services Fast Time award of the season.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Sanders had his elbows up as he made a couple of nice moves to get into second. Looking for a win to earn the pole of the Dash, Sanders settled for second when the checkered flag flew.
Qualifying for the Dash based on his qualifying efforts, Sanders took the green flag from the outside of the second row after the redraw set the field. Finishing fourth, Sanders put himself in a great spot heading into the 35-lap feature event.
When the green flag was unfurled to the field, Sanders jumped into third where he ran for the first seven laps before second running Colby Copeland got upside down while in traffic.
Restarting in second, a lap later race leader Michael Faccinto had issues and it put Sanders in the top spot with 27 laps still to be ran.
Out in front, Sanders felt pressure initially from Andy Forsberg, but as he clicked off laps he was able to gap the field and set a torrid pace as he reached the back of the field.
A late red flag bunched the field back up, but Sanders continued to have his way with the SCCT field as he raced on to score his fifth win of the season with the series as he still remains the lone winner of 2024.
“Things went our way early in the ‘A’, and we got the lead quick,” Sanders said. “Out front, I knew we had a good car I just had to be mindful of what cars did in front of me when I got into traffic.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 6, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-6, Top-10’s-6
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports will be idle for the next few weekends as Justin Sanders will turn his attention to NARC action.
Paul Nienhiser Completes Weekend Sweep
PETERSEN MEDIA: With the Midwest weather allowing Paul Nienhiser to finally get into a groove, the Chapin, IL driver currently has a three-race winning streak as he picked up two feature event wins over the weekend in the Scott Bonar owned No. 50 car.
“It was a great weekend for us,” Paul Nienhiser said. “Scotland County Speedway was a new track for me, but Scott Bonar had been there and had success quite a few years ago so we basically went into the race pretty green. After our last outing together, we swapped engines out and the Kinney Racing Engine we dropped in was great all night long.”
Lining up fourth in his heat race on Friday night, the Chapin, IL racer got off to a good start to his night as he worked into second aboard the Midland Performance/Heartland Trailer Mfg/Rockstar Wraps backed No. 50 car.
Earning a Dash spot, Nienhiser pulled the ‘one’ in the redraw and was able to wire the field and earn the pole for the feature event. Getting off to a good start in the feature, Nienhiser went to work on the razor thin cushion and paced himself as he ran in clean air.
Admittedly getting to complacent out front, Nienhiser left the door open for Miles Paulus, and he took advantage and dropped Nienhiser back to second. Going from hunted to hunter in the blink of an eye, Nienhiser gave chase, but the last 10-laps of the race were mired by stoppages.
The race’s final restart saw Nienhiser get a great job which allowed him to surge back into the race lead, and never look back as he went on to secure the win.
Sunday night, Nienhiser and company checked in at Adams County Speedway in Quincy, IL and entered the race with confidence from Friday’s win as well as having been victorious at the facility in 2023.
Drawing the front row starting position for his heat race, Nienhiser continued to show the same great speed he showcased on Friday night. Powering his way to the win, Nienhiser again was locked into the Dash where the three-pill put him in the second row of the event.
Racing his way to a second-place finish in the Dash, Nienhiser lined up on the front row of the feature event alongside Terry McCarl. Getting the jump when the race came to life, Nienhiser worked the low groove until the track changed and he worked up to the high side of the speedway.
A caution flag bunched the field back up for a restart, and a mistake on the restart saw Nienhiser slip back to second.
Running hard, Nienhiser was able to keep the leader in his sights, and when he bobbled late in the race he was in the position to pounce and take over the race lead.
Out in front, Nienhiser was not to be denied on this night, as he scored his third consecutive feature event win.
“Big thanks to Matt Kinney for having really strong engines,” Nienhiser said. “We had some engine woes last time out, but with this fresh bullet in those went away and we were really good all weekend. It is great to get two more wins, and I’m hoping we can keep it going this weekend when I get back in my PNR No. 9x.”
Nienhiser would like to thank CAM2 Lubricants, Midland Performance Inc., MB Heating & Cooling Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings, T&K Tree Services, Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., American Rental Center, Signature Signs, The Auringer Family, Matt Bradshaw, Wessler Bros. Agency Inc., Haverfield Construction-Concrete, Dropped Mobile, Mason Sound, AB&C Moving, Maverick Corn Herbicide, Maxim Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Rider Racing Engines, Simpson Race Products, and Super Shox for their support.
Nienhiser would also like to thank Heartland Trailer Manufacturing, Rockstar Wraps, Kinney Racing Engines, and Stronghurst Collision Center for their support of Scott Bonar’s No. 50 car.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-10, Wins-5, Top 5’s-5, Top 10’s-7
ON TAP: Nienhiser will be at Jacksonville Speedway on Friday night for a weekly points show before travelling to Wilmot, WI on Saturday night with the IRA.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Paul Nienhiser by following him on Twitter @Paul_Nienhiser or by clicking over to www.paulnienhiser.com.
Selinsgrove (again), Hagerstown next for PASS
06-12-2024
The final race in a two-week run of events at Selinsgrove Speedway and a special Fathers’ Day Weekend show at Hagerstown Speedway will give River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series competitors an opportunity for a double this weekend.
On Thursday, the IMCA/RaceSaver teams will join super late models for the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek show at Selinsgrove. This will be the final of four straight scheduled races at the sweeping Snyder County half-mile, and a strong field should be on hand to try and join hometown racer Ken Duke Jr. and first-time winner Dustin Young of Danville as winners during the series.
Then it’s on to Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland for Dad’s Night Out, where the PASS sprinters will be joined by wingless super sportsman cars and late model sportsman stocks. This race is a co-sanction with the Virginia Sprint Series and Laurel Highlands Sprint Series, so a large turnout of cars is expected.
The Selinsgrove race Thursday marks another opportunity for PASS teams to race alongside a traveling series, in this the super late models running Appalachian Mountain Speedweek. This will be the fifth race in the eight-event series, with Greg Satterlee having won two of the first three over an average of 36 cars per show.
PASS will run qualifying events and a 20-lap feature. Heading into this race, which will be the eighth run out of 14 from this year’s PASS schedule. Duke and Myerstown’s “Nitro” Nick Sweigart are tied for the early points lead, and all of the top ten drivers in points have indicated plans to compete.
Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, with racing at 7:00. Adult general admission will be $30 ($15 for students; kids under 12 free; senior and military discounts will be applied at the main gate ticket booth), and pit admission $40. PASS teams should check our team section for updates.
The Hagerstown race will be the first this year with PASS as a co-sanction, but two have been completed with VSS and LHSS sanction, and Virginian Jerald Harris and defending Pennsylvania State IMCA/RaceSaver Champion Timmy Bittner have taken the wins. Both of those races drew strong fields, so this one should be even larger, making the qualifying events certain crowd-pleasers and the feature likely packed with victory contenders.
Pit gates for Saturday will open at 4:30 p.m. and grandstands at 5:00, with hot laps scheduled to get underway at 7:00. Adult general admission is $20 and pit admission is $35.
On Saturday, June 22, the River Valley Builders PASS tour will return to Port Royal Speedway for a program also featuring 410 sprints and late models.
PASS is dedicated to the heritage of RaceSaver with stable and enforceable rules, consistent rules application and fair purse distribution paying 24th place one half of first place. Learn about our policy and how to support the series at pasprintseries.com and the heritage of RaceSaver at frenchgrimes.com. We're on social media at Facebook and X.
Hagar Scores Trio of Victories During Banner Weekend in Arkansas
Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (June 12, 2024) - Derek Hagar enjoyed the best weekend of his season as he powered to a feature victory during all three races he started.
Hagar swept an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints doubleheader in his car and he won a 305ci winged sprint car race in the McCord Farms No. 42.
"We got in a good car in Mr. McCord's car and had a good night on Friday, winning the heat race and the feature," he said. "We jumped back in our car and won the heat race and the feature as well. It made for a good night. To follow it back up on Saturday with another win made for a really good weekend."
The winning weekend began on Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark., where Hagar won a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row in both a 360 and a 305 heat race. The feature redraw lined him up on the outside of the front row in the 360 main event.
"I got the jump on the start," he said. "We had a battle with Scotty Milan. I saw his nose on the first lap. Once I put away that I never felt a challenge, but watching the video he was staying with us until his misfortune. The track took rubber very early in the feature. I knew it was coming because the 305 race was first. I knew I needed to save my tires and pick my battles wisely with traffic and not get out of the rubber."
Hagar started on the pole in the 305 A Main.
"I had a good jump on the start and held on to win," he said. "Mr. McCord puts together a good race car. He does everything by himself and he gives us a winning race car every time we sit in the seat. I'd love to know his win count. I'm sure it's pretty high as long as he's been in the sport."
The weekend wrapped up on Saturday at Riverside International Speedway, where Hagar hustled from sixth to second place in a heat race. He started fourth in the feature.
"We had a little issue on the start," he said. "There was a crash in front of us and we got ran over from behind. It ripped the left sideboard forward. It was hanging by the straps. The car wasn't handling as good as it should after that. Come to find out the left rear shock was bent. It was really making it hard to drive.
"We moved up to the front row for the restart. Brad Bowden got the jump, but I was able to pull up beside him entering turn one and edge into the lead off turn two. Then we had a battle with Dale Howard with a couple of slide jobs. Once I figured out how to drive the car to do what I needed to do I never felt a challenge after that."
Hagar plans to return to Riverside International Speedway this Saturday for the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 7 - Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark. (360 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (2).
June 7 - Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark. (305 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).
June 8 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 2 (6); Feature: 1 (4).
SEASON STATS -
11 races, 4 wins, 5 top fives, 6 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions® is the retail division of Nutrien® Ltd., the world's largest crop inputs company. We provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. We help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. For more information, visit http://www.NutrienAgSolutions.com .
"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Dominic Scelzi Holds High Hopes Entering Fastest Five Days in Motorsports Week With NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 11, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi is heading north to begin arguably the busiest week of his season.
Scelzi will face five races in five days at five tracks in Oregon and Washington during the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.
"This is always a grueling week, but it's also a lot of fun," he said. "We've had some good runs at the tracks we are going to so hopefully we can be a contender each night this week."
It starts on Wednesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. Additional races are Thursday at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore.; Friday at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.; Saturday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.
Scelzi won three races at Cottage Grove Speedway last season. He placed sixth at Southern Oregon Speedway, 12 th at Douglas County Dirt Track, third at Willamette Speedway and 15 th at Grays Harbor Raceway during the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports last year. Scelzi added a 10th-place result at Grays Harbor Raceway during the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race.
"There were a couple of incidents last year that kept us from even better results," he said. "We have the car and team capable of being fast each night we unload. I'm hungry to capture that first 410 win of the season so this week presents a lot of great opportunities."
Scelzi logged his first laps of the season in the Northwest last Saturday when he piloted a sprint car for Willie Kahne at Skagit Speedway. He qualified 12 th quickest and won a heat race before advancing from eighth to sixth place in the main event.
"I want to thank Willie for the opportunity," he said. "It was great to get some laps at Skagit Speedway prior to the upcoming Dirt Cup. We improved throughout the night and nearly came away with a top five."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 6 (8).
SEASON STATS -
23 races, 2 wins, 7 top fives, 8 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 21 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Wednesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; Thursday at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore.; Friday at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.; Saturday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., for the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Fuel Delivery Services, Inc.
Based in Stockton, Calif., Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., is a premier bulk transporter of refined petroleum products. For more information, visit http://www.FuelDeliveryServices.net .
"Mike with Fuel Delivery Services is a great guy who wants to see us do well and make it in racing," Scelzi said. "We really appreciate his support and look forward to the continued success with Fuel Delivery Services."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Estenson Rallies for Top-10 Showing at Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 11, 2024) - Tim Estenson capped his weekend with a top-10 run on Sunday at Huset's Speedway.
The strong outing helped propel Estenson to fifth in the track's championship standings.
"We're all happy with the night," he said. "I think we're consistently inside the top 10 and we're fast enough to be in the top five or even podium. Right now we're happy with how it's going so far and I think we've found something that we all like, that will make our nights a lot easier."
Estenson qualified eighth quickest in his group to kick off the night before he won a heat race - his third victory of the season - to garner the 13 th starting position in the main event.
"We had a decent time in qualifying and then it makes it easy when you start on the front in the heat," he said. "Jack (Dover) got the car to rotate really nice for the feature. I couldn't be any happier with the car. We moved forward to 10 th and we learned something as a team. I think we're close to making a new base setup that will be good at the beginning of the night and then we can fine tune throughout the night."
Estenson's 10th-place result was his third top 10 of the season at the track and fifth overall this season.
The weekend started on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Estenson qualified 12 th quickest and placed third in a heat race to lock into the 12 th starting position in the main event.
"The night started out good as we qualified decent," he said. "In the heat race we were able to finish where we started on a one-lane track. Unfortunately, we battled with a brake issue in the feature. I was only able to make about one lap and I pulled in. The way the track was it was unsafe without brakes and I didn't want to cause any harm so I decided to pull off."
Estenson was credited with a 23rd-place result.
This weekend's racing plan is up in the air on Friday and Saturday with Sunday at Huset's Speedway locked in.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 23 (12).
June 9 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 10 (13).
SEASON STATS -
13 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Backlund Plumbing
Backlund Plumbing started in Omaha, Neb., in 1932, and over the years has grown to be one of the largest and most respected plumbing companies in Nebraska. The business has a full staff of professional licensed plumbers and customer service representatives as well as a fleet of fully equipped residential and commercial plumbing trucks and a 10,000 square foot warehouse. The one thing that has stayed consistent is customer satisfaction. Backlund is known for honesty, quality and reliability, and is one of the few companies that still stands behind its work with a full "customer satisfaction guarantee." For more information, visit http://www.BacklundPlumbing.com .
"Chris Roseland and the team at Backlund Plumbing have been a long-time sponsor of Jack (Dover) and we're excited to have them also backing our team," Estenson said. "We're grateful for the support and are excited for a successful season together."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rebound for Top 10s in North Dakota and Minnesota
Inside Line Promotions - OGILVIE, Minn. (June 11, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports garnered a pair of top-10 results last weekend.
While the team didn't score a top five on a racing weekend for the first time this season, the rebound on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic was crucial as the team battles for its first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.
David Gravel qualified 11 th quickest and placed third in a heat race to earn the 11 th starting position in the main event. He quickly gained a handful of positions to climb into the top 10 before disaster struck. Gravel was caught up in a multiple-car crash that resulted in a broken front end and damaged top and nose wings among other things.
The team scrambled in the pit area to repair the car and Gravel returned to the race at the back of the pack. He then hustled back into the top 10 and used a last-lap pass to secure a 10th-place result.
The team ventured to Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday for the Big 'O' Showdown. Gravel qualified seventh quickest and placed third in a heat race. He started the A Main on the inside of the fourth row and battled just outside the top five throughout the race before ending sixth.
Gravel has 23 top 10s in 27 World of Outlaws feature starts this season.
He holds a 10-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering a doubleheader this Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 11; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 10 (11).
June 8 - Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 6 (7).
SEASON STATS -
28 races, 8 wins, 19 top fives, 24 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 26 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Dustin Young scores first victory 06-09-2024
Just over four years ago, Dustin Young – with no prior climbing experience – strapped on his hiking boots and set off to scale a mountain. He celebrated on the peak Saturday night.
The mountain in this case was the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Car Series, the boots were a driving uniform, and the mountain was the sweeping half-mile Selinsgrove Speedway.
Standing “up top” on the wing of his HPCI Construction/Earthwork Services/Key Trucking #24 sprinter in victory lane, Young waved the checkered and screamed out in victory at the end of Saturday’s 20-lap IMCA/RaceSaver feature, which he had led from start to finish. Mountain climbers everywhere would have understood.
The Danville resident began his racing career – no prior experience at all – at Selinsgrove little more than a week beyond exactly four years ago, and he failed to qualify for his first event, but improvement came quickly, and he was the 2020 PASS Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has become a regular contender, earning a runner-up finish (after losing the lead in traffic to Garrett Bard with four laps to go) at Port Royal two years ago, and battling in the lead pack at Selinsgrove last weekend before being sidelined by mechanical ills.
This time everything clicked.
Young finished second to “Nitro” Nick Sweigart of Myerstown in his heat race, then drew the pole position for the feature. He jumped out in front of fellow front-row starter Josh Spicer of Julian, with Sweigart taking his customary high line to advance from sixth starting position into third. With the post-heats redraw having consigned some front-runners back in the field, there was plenty of passing there, with Zach Rhodes of McVeytown advancing from tenth starting position to fourth in four laps. Young, meanwhile, was building a big lead over Spicer and Sweigart, prior to hitting lapped traffic just before the halfway point.
Young sliced through the traffic at first, but then Spicer and Sweigart began to narrow his lead. With five laps to go, everything changed: rookie Kolby Weaver of Everett, who had scored his first win in his heat race, got into the fourth-turn wall, while Tim Iulg of Bridgeton, N.J., battling in the top ten, stopped on the backstretch, and Eric Knopp of Danville had problems exiting the track at the pit entrance.
That set the stage for a no-traffic shootout, with Young’s restart the key, and he couldn’t have done it better. Capitalizing on a good jump, the winner pulled away from the field and was nearly four seconds in front by the checkered flag.
Spicer held off Sweigart for second, with Rhodes barely edging 2023 PASS Champion Logan Spahr of Lewisberry for fourth; their battle for position was almost enough to take fans’ eyes off the leaders.
Mike Melair of Warrington, Mike Alleman of Port Royal, Doug Dodson of Middletown, Ken Duke of Selinsgrove, and Timmy Bittner of Brush Creek completed the top ten.
Duke, who had won last Sunday’s Selinsgrove feature and is the leading active PASS driver in wins at his hometown track, set fast time in hot laps but encountered difficulties in his heat and started 20th in the feature. His drive through the field – up 11 positions – was a study in precision.
Despite that, he was not the W.C. Eshenaur & Son Hard Charger for the night. That went to Kenny Heffner of Watsontown, who started 25th after winning the B-Main and charged to a 12th-place finish.
Besides Kolby Weaver and Sweigart, Alleman and Rhodes captured heat wins over the 32-car field. All the heats were run caution-free. The B-Main was one of the night’s best races, Derek Swartz of Jersey Shore was holding onto the lead over Heffner when he slowed on lap six. That moved Heffner into first and Colton Hendershot of Camp Springs Md., to second, but Kasey Weaver of Everett slipped past Hendershot and into the final qualifying spot on the last lap.
Veteran Dave Graber of Boyertown took home the VP Racing Fuels Race Ready award after drawing the worst starting position pill for heat line-ups.
The race continued a two-week stretch of repeated Selinsgrove appearance for the River Valley Builders PASS tour (River Valley Builders is a Selinsgrove-based business), and the final race in that run will take place Thursday (June 13), when the sprinters run in support of the super late models, which will take to the track as part of Appalachian Mountain Super Late Model Speedweek. The tour then will continue to Hagerstown Speedway Saturday for a Fathers’ Day Weekend show.
PASS is dedicated to the heritage of RaceSaver with stable and enforceable rules, consistent rules application and fair purse distribution paying 24th place one half of first place. Learn about our policy and how to support the series at pasprintseries.com and the heritage of RaceSaver at frenchgrimes.com. We're on social media at Facebook and X.
Results from Selinsgrove Speedway, Saturday, June 8
HEAT 1 – 1. 5W-Kolby Weaver; 2. 19-Tim Iulg; 3. 36-Mike Melair; 4. 19-Kruz Kepner; 5. 80-Dave Wickham; 6. 47-Ben Miklos; 7. 48-Derek Swartz; 8. 87-Kyle Knopp.
HEAT 2 – 1. 46-Mike Alleman; 2. 71-Josh Spicer; 3. 21-Andrew Boyer; 4. 06K-Eric Knopp; 5. 1R-Christian Rumsey; 6. 85-Josh Beamer; 7. 97-Kenny Heffner; 9. 4W-Kasey Weaver (DNF).
HEAT 3 – 1. 31Z-Zach Rhodes; 2. 1M-Paul Moyer; 3. 69P-Landon Price; 4. 20-Doug Dodson; 5. 2-Erin Statler; 6. 61-Johnny Scarborough; 7. 461-Colton Hendershot; 8. 28R-Jason Roush.
HEAT 4 – 1. 89-Nick Sweigart; 2. 25-Dustin Young; 3. 5-Logan Spahr; 4. 01-Timmy Bittner; 5. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 6. 7-Drew Young; 7. 32A-Austin Greenland; 8. 51-Dave Graber.
B-MAIN – 1. 97-Kenny Heffner; 2. 4W-Kasey Weaver; 3. 461-Colton Hendershot; 4. 28R-Jason Roush; 5. 51-Dave Graber; 6. 32A-Austin Greenland; 7. 87-Kyle Knopp; 8. 48-Derek Swartz (DNF).
FEATURE – 1. 25-Dustin Young; 2. 71-Josh Spicer; 3. 89-Nick Sweigart; 4. 31Z-Zach Rhodes; 5. 5-Logan Spahr; 6. 36-Mike Melair; 7. 46-Mike Alleman; 8. 20-Doug Dodson; 9. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 10. 01-Timmy Bittner; 11. 69P-Logan Price; 12. 97-Kenny Heffner; 13. 19-Kruz Kepner; 14. 21-Andrew Boyer; 15. 7-Drew Young; 16. 1M-Paul Moyer; 17. 85-Josh Beamer; 18. 2-Erin Statler; 19. 1R-Christian Rumsey; 20. 80-Dave Wickham; 21. 61-Johnny Scarborough; 22. 47-Ben Miklos; 23. 4W-Kasey Weaver (DNF); 24. 19-Tim Iulg (DNF); 25. 5W-Kolby Weaver (DNF); 26. 06K-Eric Knopp. DNQ – 461-Colton Hendershot; 28R-Jason Roush; 51-Dave Graber; 32A-Austin Greenland; 87-Kyle Knopp; 48-Derek Swartz.
Antioch Speedway caps busy stretch for SCCT this Saturday
By Gary Thomas
Antioch, CA…The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based Antioch Speedway will be the destination for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour this Saturday night.
The June 15th event at the “Action Track by the Delta” marks the sixth race of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and its only Antioch appearance in 2024. It’s also the final outing for the SCCT 360s prior to getting ready for Western Speedweek in mid-July.
“We look forward to bringing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour back to Antioch Speedway on Saturday,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “They’ve done a fantastic job giving the place a total facelift in recent years and it should be a great night of racing this weekend.”
So far this season it has been all about Justin Sanders and car owner Dale Miller, who have captured all five races up to this point. With commitments up North however, Sanders will not be in action, which opens the door for a new winner on Saturday.
El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte will be the de facto point leader heading into Antioch Speedway. The driver of the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH has put together some impressive moments this year and now looks to add a SCCT victory to his resume.
Reigning Placerville Speedway champion Michael Faccinto is another top-five point driver that will look for a big win at Antioch Speedway on Saturday. The Hanford driver sits just four markers behind Chiaramonte in the SCCT standings.
Veterans Andy Forsberg of Auburn and Sean Becker from Roseville are sure to be contenders at Antioch Speedway as well. Both competitors finished among the top-five last Saturday in Petaluma and now have their eyes on the trophy this weekend.
Additional possibilities on Saturday include Livermore’s Travis Labat, Clayton’s Joey Ancona, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes, Sacramento’s Austin Wood, Cotati’s Jake Haulot and more.
All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Antioch on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.
Former SCCT winners at Antioch Speedway include Visalia’s Cory Eliason, Chico’s Jonathan Allard and most recently Fremont’s Shane Golobic.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 15th at Antioch Speedway. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate.
The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow.
The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook.
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at the corner of 10th and L Streets in Antioch, California. The physical address is 1201 W. 10th Street Antioch, CA 94509. The track is located just a little over an hour from the capital city of Sacramento. More info can be found at www.antiochspeedway.com
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway
Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint
Tour-SCCT Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf
Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)
42ND ANNUAL OHIO SPRINT SPEEDWEEK HEADS TO SHARON ON WEDNESDAY; RUSH SPRINTS ALSO IN ACTION
June 10, 2024
By Mike Leone
(Hartford, OH)...The 42nd annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek is set to make a stop at Sharon Speedway this Wednesday (June 12). The FAST on Dirt Series will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management for $5,000 to-win along with the non-wing Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars for $800 to-win on Diehl Automotive Night. Warm-ups are slated for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.
Ohio Speedweek will feature nine straight nights of racing with Sharon being stop number six on the grueling swing through the Buckeye State. A $12,000 points fund is on the line with $5,000 to the champion; $2,500 for second, $2,000 for third, $1,500 for fourth, and $1,000 for fifth.
Wednesday's $5,000 to-win, $500 to-start event will mark the first appearance by the FAST Series at Sharon in nearly five years. The last time FAST visited the Hartford, Ohio oval was August 18, 2019 when local Sye Lynch fended off the invaders. In 2018, Cap Henry scored the FAST-sanctioned victory. After three nights of racing, the average Speedweek car count has been 50! Tickets and camping for all events are available at the following link: https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com.
After a five-year absence, Ohio Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 as hall of famer Tim Shaffer was victorious. In 2011, it was hometown favorite Dale Blaney winning the Sharon leg of Speedweek over a 45-car field. In 2012, in a stunning turn of events, local racer Brandon Matus came out victorious for his first career win with both the All Stars and at Sharon as 43 cars were on hand. The 2013 and 2014 events fell victim to Mother Nature.
In 2015, Dale Blaney won his second Speedweek race in three events at Sharon. Bryan Clauson topped a 51-car field in 2016 winning his first career All Star race before tragically losing his life in a racing accident later in the summer. In 2017, Kyle Larson scored a popular win over a big field of 48 cars. Larson's bid for two straight Sharon Speedweek wins failed when Christopher Bell made a late race pass to win in 2018 with 48 cars on hand. The 2019 Speedweek show was rained. In 2020, the "Lou Blaney Memorial" and Justin Snyder's "Salute to the Troops" events fell under Speedweek due to the COVID-19 pandemic as Cale Conley and Larson were victorious. Danny Dietrich won his first career Sharon race in 2021 topping a huge 53-car field. NASCAR Cup racer, Christopher Bell, won his second Sharon Ohio Speedweek race in 2022. Last year's event was rained out.
Speedweek always brings a diverse field of competitors from all over the Northeast and Midwest, Australia, and beyond. Central Pa's Danny Dietrich is looking to win another Sharon Speedweek race on Wednesday. Zane DeVault is the current FAST points leader. The average car count since Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 has been nearly 45 cars per event!
Sharon has completed two "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Then on June 1, Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand!
The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars will round out the two-division Sprint Car program on Wednesday night racing for $800 to-win, $160 to-start in their first of eight visits. The RUSH Sprints are in their seventh year of racing and have averaged 22 cars per night the last two seasons at Sharon. The RUSH Sprints have completed 30 events all-time at Sharon with 12 different winners. Chad Ruhlman, a five-time $5,000 Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series Champion, leads the list with 14 victories; however, Ruhlman will be taking 2024 off as veteran Late Model and UMP racer Brent Rhebergen steps into the Tim Engles-owned #68. Billy's Garage is in its first season of sponsoring the RUSH Sprints at Sharon and is owned by RUSH racer Billy Myers. Billy's son Blaze has two RUSH Sprint Car victories at Sharon and will drive for 2020 championship car owner, Ted Hull, in 2024.
Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the RUSH Sprint Car division. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature.
There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2023 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241
Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.
Pit passes will go on sale at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5. Sprint Car motor heat is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. followed by warmups, Sprint Car qualifying and racing.
Reserved and general admission tickets for those 14 and over is $25. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be reserved online https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/. Children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. Tickets will be available at the gates on race day. A camping permit is $25 and must be reserved through the above ticket link. As a reminder, stadium seats, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will make their second appearance of the season on Saturday, June 15 and will be joined by the Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars, Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, and the Whelen Econo Mods. Race time is 7 p.m.
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter @sharonspdwy.
Eleventh Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Approaches for POWRi National Midget League
Belleville, IL. (6/4/24) One of the most highly anticipated
event weeks for the POWRi National Midget League is rapidly approaching with
the Eleventh Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek from June 13-16, with four nights of
open-wheel action throughout the Land of Lincoln ultimately culminating in
the crowning of a week-long league champion.
Starting on Thursday, June 13th the POWRi National Midget
League invades Coles County Speedway to kick-start the week of Illinois
action as the National Midget League then travels to the ‘baddest bullring’
of Jacksonville Speedway on Friday, June 14th.
Then in the penultimate event, the POWRi National Midget’s
Illinois SPEEDWeek visits Mighty Macon Speedway on Saturday, June 15th
before wrapping up the week of racing with the POWRi Illinois Speedweek
Champion crowned at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, June 16th.
Thursday, June 13 – Coles County Speedway
POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night One
Pits Open – 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration – 3:30-5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting – 6:00 PM
Hot Laps – 6:30 PM
Racing to Follow
www.colescountyspeedway.com | 10743 E County Rd 900 N Matoon, IL | (314)412-8489
Additional event information including support divisions is
available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496374.
Friday, June 14 – Jacksonville Speedway
POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night Two
Pits Open – 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration – 3:30-5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting – 5:45 PM
Hot Laps – 6:15 PM
Racing to Follow
www.jacksonvillespeedway.com | 110 N Westgate Ave Jacksonville, IL | (217)371-3653
Additional event information including support divisions is
available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496377.
Saturday, June 15 – Macon Speedway
POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night Three
Pits Open – 3:00 PM
Drivers Registration – 3:00-5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting – 5:30 PM
Hot Laps – 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
www.maconracing.com | 205 N Wiles St Macon, IL | (314)267-4944
Additional event information including support divisions is
available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496380.
Sunday, June 16 – Lincoln Speedway
POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship Night
Pits Open – 3:00 PM
Drivers Registration – 3:00-5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting – 5:30 PM
Hot Laps – 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
www.lincolnspeedwayil.com | 1408 Short 11th St Lincoln, IL
Additional event information including support divisions is
available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496383.
All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to
receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance,
annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are
available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.
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Starks Posts Two Triumphs at Skagit Speedway to Achieve Rare Mark
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 10, 2024) - Trey Starks picked up a pair of feature victories at Skagit Speedway last Saturday to accomplish a rare feat.
Starks drove his car to a win in the 360ci winged sprint car main event and he piloted a sportsman sprint car owned by Doug Rutz to Victory Lane, giving him a triumph in each of the three winged sprint car divisions at the track this season. Starks became the first driver to do that at Skagit Speedway in at least a decade.
"It's cool to be able to win two classes in one night because you don't get that opportunity very often," he said. "And to win in three divisions in a year is cool. I'm thankful to be able to run all three divisions in one year. I always like racing with Doug so I'm thankful he gave me a call. He always puts good equipment out there so I knew we were going to have a shot to win."
Starks continued his dominance at the track during his first weekend off from 410ci winged sprint car competition in the last five weeks. He made his third start of the season in his 360 sprint and the second at Skagit Speedway, where he set quick time during qualifying before advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race to move into the feature redraw.
"The car felt good," he said. "We drew the No. 3 so I was happy with that. I got into second on the second lap, but the caution came out so we were back in third for the restart. We got into second on the third or fourth lap. We had a caution with four or five laps down and then we get the lead a lap or two after that. From there we had one caution and I got a good restart. I felt good in traffic. That's the best I've felt there in a long time and we had the car where it needed to be."
The victory increased his lead in the 360 championship standings to 40 points.
Starks was just as quick in the sportsman division as he timed in third quickest and won a heat race. He maneuvered from third to win the feature.
"I got the lead around 10 laps in and searched around the track through traffic," he said. "I tried to make smart decisions. The speed difference is notable, but traffic kind of plays the same way. Doug gave me a good car and we made the right decisions so it was nice to get a victory."
Starks plans on racing this Saturday at Skagit Speedway before tackling a NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., on Sunday.
"I'm excited NARC is having these races through the Northwest this week, but it's tough to take that many days in a row off work so we're only able to race this weekend," he said. "We've run well with NARC the last couple of years so we're looking forward to this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).
June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (Sportsman sprint car) - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (3).
SEASON STATS -
10 races, 7 wins, 10 top fives, 10 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Mallett Excited to Tackle ASCS National Tour Speedweek With Brandon Anderson Motorsports
Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (June 10, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is eager to attack the challenge of the ASCS National Tour Speedweek featuring four races in five days.
The action begins for Mallett, who will drive for Brandon Anderson Motorsports, on Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark. The remaining races are Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla.
"We have a mid-week show on Tuesday and then we have a three-day weekend so it's nothing out of the ordinary," Mallett said. "We want to unload a good race car at all four places on four different nights. Hopefully we time in good and put ourselves in a good position each night."
Mallett doesn't have a ton of laps at any of the tracks on this week's schedule. He last competed at Texarkana 67 Speedway in May 2013 when he produced an eighth-place result. He placed third at Creek County Speedway last year. Mallett has one career start at Arrowhead Speedway, where he finished eighth last year. Saturday will mark his debut at Tri-State Speedway.
"I know they are going to prepare a great race car and we'll have great equipment to do our job," he said. "The rest of it things have to go our way. When you're on the road and racing against the best 360 drivers around things have to fall in your favor. I feel good about what we have and about the speed the first weekend out. We have some things we wanted to refine and I think we've worked on those."
Mallett posted results of ninth and fourth, respectively, during his first two starts with Brandon Anderson Motorsports.
"I think we're looking for consistency all week," he said. "We had a good first weekend together and I'm looking to improve on that."
SEASON STATS -
6 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 4 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 6 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red River Rack Co.
Red River Rack Company, which is based in Gainesville, Texas, provides storage solutions to large and small tire dealers alike, providing single tier storage to rack supported catwalk systems nationwide and fabricating of the highest quality IBC compliant staircase and many other system components.
"We partnered with Red River Rack Company a few years ago," Mallett said. "They've been family friends for years so we're pleased to have them on board."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Captures First Career Top 10 With World of Outlaws
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 10, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson recorded his career-best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result last Saturday when he earned his first career top 10 with 'The Greatest Show on Dirt.'
The 10th-place result at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., followed a night when he faded late in the World of Outlaws feature at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., to finish 11 th after a last-lap pass knocked him out of the top 10.
"I felt like the speed was there on Friday, but little mistakes cost me here and there," he said. "When you're racing with the Outlaws and you make a mistake, there goes three cars by you. To rebound and get a top 10 on Saturday was a huge confidence booster."
Johnson was strong from the start as he qualified 13 th quickest both nights. He advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race to make the dash at River Cities Speedway. A fourth-place finish in the dash lined him up on the outside of the second row in the Don Mack Classic main event.
"I felt like the first 10 to 15 laps went pretty well," he said. "I fell to fifth and I passed Donny (Schatz) for fourth at one time. I was trying to avoid the rut going into turn one and it sent the car up to the top of the track one time. That let three or four cars by. I made a couple of mistakes after that and before I knew it I was 11 th coming to the checkered flag. It was a good learning experience since that was our first time there, but I wish we could have been a few spots better."
Johnson placed fifth in his heat race at Ogilvie Raceway. He capped the night by driving from 13 th to 10 th in the Big 'O' Showdown feature.
"I didn't qualify the greatest and it was really tough to pass in the heat race," he said. "They reworked the track for the feature. The main thing was keeping my nose clean. There was a big melee and getting through that was big. The fast lane was around the top and there wasn't much passing. It was good to get experience running closer to the front. We were definitely happy with a top 10."
The weekend concluded on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Johnson qualified third quickest in his group. He gained a position to place second in a heat race, advancing him into the feature redraw. Johnson pulled the No. 3 to line up on the inside of the second row in the main event.
"I ran third most of the race," he said. "The mud cover came off and packed the right rear wheel full of mud. It was chattering so bad I thought we had an engine problem. The last few laps I was trying to hang on to just finish the race. It was a little disappointing because I felt we had a second or third-place car. After what happened, to salvage an eighth-place result was good."
Johnson was credited with an eighth-place result. He increased his lead in the Huset's Speedway championship standings to 38 points.
Johnson plans to race this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, driving a 360ci winged sprint car for Dennis Gainey before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 2 (4); Dash: 4 (3); Feature: 11 (4).
June 8 - Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 10 (13).
June 9 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 8 (3).
SEASON STATS -
13 races, 0 wins, 3 top fives, 10 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
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"We've been running HRP wings for the last few years and we're also buying other products from them," Johnson said. "They treat us really well and I wouldn't use any other wing."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Final BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Tune-Up Race This Sunday at Huset's Speedway During Goodin Company Night
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 10, 2024) - This Sunday marks the final weekly program at Huset's Speedway prior to one of sprint car racing's crown jewel events the following week.
The high-banked oval hosts Goodin Company Night this weekend featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
It will serve as the last opportunity for sprint car drivers to tune up prior to the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS, which features the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle June 19-20 followed by the final two nights of the $250,000-to-win Huset's High Bank Nationals June 21-22. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be part of all four nights.
There has been a different feature winner in all five Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars main events contested this season with Tyler Drueke, Tim Kaeding, Anthony Macri, Austin McCarl and Daison Pursley scoring victories.
Entering this Sunday's event, Kaleb Johnson leads the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings at the track by 38 points over Justin Henderson with Christopher Thram (41 points back) ranking third.
J.J. Zebell stands atop the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings by three points over Zach Olivier. Cory Yeigh is four points behind Zebell.
Brady Donnohue took over the points lead in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings last weekend by eight points over Dusty Ballenger. Koby Werkmeister and Shayle Bade are tied for third - a dozen points behind Donnohue.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Sunday.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); and Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); and Brylee Gough - 1(May 19)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)
UP NEXT -
Sunday for Goodin Company Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
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Schatz pads impressive stat card with double top-fives; Knoxville Raceway
weekend on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 3746 (-40)
Date: Friday, June 7th
Event: World of Outlaws Don Mack Classic
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 3rd (2nd)
Date: Saturday, June 8th
Event: World of Outlaws ‘Big O’ Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, Minnesota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 4th (9th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 10, 2024) – A weekend close to home is always a good weekend for ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, eventually concluding his two-race sweep through North Dakota and Minnesota with back-to-back top-fives, opening competition with a third-place performance at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.
Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, started second on Friday’s Don Mack Classic grid, fading spots initially before battling back to the podium.
Impressive enough, the River Cities podium was the 23rd of Donny Schatz’ illustrious Outlaw career, accomplished in just 32 attempts.
“I was just too tight from the word go,” Schatz acknowledged. “The only shot I had really was on the restart trying to get around Gio on the outside and then obviously traffic. I don’t know what happened in traffic there. We lost a bunch of spots. I went in, got under someone, and I guess I got freight trained for a little bit, but I was able to make some spots back up.”
Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing raced on to finish fourth the following evening at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 8, commencing main event action from ninth on the grid. Digging himself out of a hole early, Schatz was forced to start ninth in his respective heat race, as well, doing so after an ignition issue during qualifying time trials. He battled ahead to finish third.
Schatz’ eventual top-five outcome bumped his season total to 13 in 27 World of Outlaws starts. The Fargo, North Dakota, native remains third in the current World of Outlaws championship standings.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at the Sprint Car
Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and
Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day blockbuster will give teams one last
chance to test before the coveted Knoxville Nationals later this summer.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 27
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 13
Top-10s: 24
Zearfoss with big weekend in North Dakota and Minnesota; Knoxville
Raceway double begins Friday
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
JONESTOWN, Pa. (June 10, 2024) – The long haul to North Dakota and Minnesota certainly paid off for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, recording results no worse than 11th in his two-day campaign, padding the entire weekend slate with a ninth-place performance at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.
Buried early, it was an impressive outcome for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, commencing a forward charge from 21st on the grid – the result of a Last Chance Showdown victory.
As mentioned, Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished no worse than 11th in his two-day trek through the northern states, eventually concluding action with the aforementioned result at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 8. The “Jonestown Jet” started sixth on Saturday’s grid, opening the “Big O” Showdown with a heat race triumph.
“We’re pleased with how our weekend went, and great timing, too, with a big weekend at Knoxville Raceway ahead. Any momentum is great momentum and we’re ready to get some laps in at the Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Zearfoss noted. “Hats off to this entire team. It can be really demanding out here on the road, but the endless amount of support that we receive from back home makes everything that much easier. We’re excited to keep this June train moving.”
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at the Sprint Car Capital
of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and
Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day blockbuster will give teams one last
chance to test before the coveted Knoxville Nationals later this summer.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 8
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River
Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.
Thiel perfect at Angell Park; Major Ohio Sprint Speedweek
slate before next IRA start at Wilmot
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 10, 2024) – “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel was all but perfect in his Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, concluding the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series-sanctioned Norm Nelson Classic with a triumph, as well as a $4,000 payday. Adding to the stat sheet, Thiel’s performance was wire-to-wire, leading all 30 circuits from the pole position after securing the spot with a dash victory.
For Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, No. 73 sprint car, the IRA triumph was his second of the year, nailing down his first in an early season visit to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4.
With IRA Outlaw Sprint Series competition on hiatus until Saturday, June 15 (returning to Wilmot Raceway for the Father’s Day Spectacular), Big Wheel and Team 73 will utilize the open week and hit the road, setting aim on a four-race Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate through the Buckeye State June 11-14.
“Overall, a great night for Team 73 at Angell Park. Things didn’t start out as well as we wanted them to, but to come back and win the dash and main event is pretty special. We made some changes and had ourselves a rocket,” Thiel said. “Hats off to the track crew for giving us a great surface to race on…smooth, wide and racy. It couldn’t have been much better. The plan now is to head to Ohio and see what we can do with FAST On Dirt in Ohio Sprint Speedweek. We have some obvious momentum on our side. It’s up to us to put it to work.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a four-race
FAST On Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate on June 11-14. The team will visit
Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, and Millstream
Speedway in consecutive fashion. Thiel’s week will conclude with an IRA
Outlaw Sprint Series start at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on
Saturday, June 15.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 5
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, June 9.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Brown consistent in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; Eagle, Knoxville headline major week
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 10, 2024) – It was certainly a “Home Game” for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, and the home dirt advantage certainly paid off, eventually concluding I-70 Speedway’s two-day Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race with back-to-back top-tens, highlighting the weekend with a top-five in the High Limit opener. Brown, who headquarters his race team in nearby Grain Valley, Missouri, had a mere 15 minute jaunt to the Odessa facility; an incredibly short distance considering much of his Midwest and Mid-Atlantic campaign.
As noted, Brown’s weekend concluded with back-to-back top-tens, opening High Limit Racing competition with a fourth-place score on Friday, June 7, racing on to finish ninth in the weekend’s $26,000-to-win finale on Saturday, June 8. Padding Brown’s stat card is an impressive preliminary effort in Friday’s opener, not only setting the fastest qualifying time of the night, but ultimately winning the evening’s dash; he started on the pole later that evening.
“Overall, a great effort by this entire Casey’s | FVP team at I-70 Speedway. Nothing like racing for that kind of money just 15 minutes from home. We were privileged to have a lot of friends and family there to support us, so that only added to the hype,” Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, expressed. “Friday started out well with setting quick time in qualifying. We were able to win the dash, but I think starting on the inside may have hurt us some on the initial start. Still proud to hang on to finish fourth. Saturday, we were just very, very tight early on but managed to battle back to secure another top-ten.
“High Limit Racing boasts a pretty incredible field at every event, so to have the weekend that we did says a lot” Brown added. “Chad, Justin, Devin, Lath…these guys did a phenomenal job all weekend long in making sure our Casey’s | FVP No. 21 was fast. They love what they do and I appreciate their effort.”
ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.
2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: N/A Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 12
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/ X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
Randall impressive with High Limit at I-70; Eagle and
Knoxville pad major week
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – Despite a frustrating end to their weekend, flipping hard at Knoxville Raceway due to incidental contact with another wrecked competitor, Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports put it all together one night prior at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, concluding the evening’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race opener with not only a podium finish, but a career-best High Limit Racing result.
Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, finished third in his podium outcome, leading the first 19 circuits before losing command to eventual winner, Corey Day. As noted, the end result was the best of Randall’s career with High Limit Racing, kicking off the evening program with the third-fastest qualifying time.
Before the incident at Knoxville, the Waco, Texas, native was on pace for another stout conclusion, launching the evening with the quickest qualifying time, racing on to finish fifth in his respective heat race.
“That was a scary incident at Knoxville on Saturday. Chase’s health and safety is always our number one priority and we’ll never take that lightly,” Troy Renfro stated. “We’re already well on our way in getting things set and back together, so we’ll turn our focus to Eagle Raceway tomorrow and Knoxville this weekend. We’ve been recording some great results and we’re confident we can do big things this week. We have a lot to be proud of so far this year, so we’ll put that momentum to good use.”
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with
High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle
Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World
of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 13
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to
date).
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech
Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis,
Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Loss to continue PA Speedweek prep with return visit to
Lincoln June 15
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
HANOVER, Pa. (June 10, 2024) – It was another sound effort in the Pigeon Hills for “The Boss” JJ Loss and JKL Racing, and although the 17-year-old ace out of nearby Hanover was unable to repeat the same level of success as the weekend prior, progress was still made, finishing 12th in the evening’s main event after finishing third during heat race competition.
Loss, ace of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will return to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, June 15, not only working hard to pad the stat book, but ultimately prep for Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek.
As tradition has it, Lincoln Speedway will host a pair of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates in 2024, and as an added bonus, they will award a combined $35,000-to-win. In addition, Loss will compete in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates at BAPS Motor Speedway, Hagerstown Speedway, and Grandview Speedway.
“Restarts were giving us a little bit of a headache on Saturday, but overall, I think we’re making progress. It all comes down to lap time,” Loss said. “We have a few weekends left before Speedweek gets going. There’s a lot of money on the line at Lincoln that week and we want to be in a position to contend for a nice chunk of that.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit
to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, June 15.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Cory Eliason’s June slate set to continue at Eagle and Knoxville
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – It was a hard-fought weekend in the Show-Me State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although the Knoxville, Iowa-based outfit just missed the top-ten in each of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race programs at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a six spot jump in the weekend opener to finish 12th.
Eliason, driver of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, raced on to finish 14th in the weekend’s $26,000-to-win finale, this time advancing two spots from the outside of row eight.
A busy June slate means little turnaround time for Eliason and RSR, as the team will be back in action tomorrow evening, June 11, for a $55,555 potential at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska. The week will continue with a two-day World of Outlaws battle at the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
“Not a bad weekend at I-70. I don’t think our results speak for our progress, but we don’t have a lot of time to dwell,” Eliason said. “We have another busy week ahead. A lot of money is on the line tomorrow night at Eagle Raceway, plus we have a doubleheader at Knoxville. That will serve as an important test session for the Nationals later this summer.”
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024
campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals
at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a
two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in
Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place
finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway
in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia
Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March
22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven,
Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams
Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern
Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday,
April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34
Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City,
Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo
Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13.
Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on
Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert
Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at
Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.
Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 5
Top-Tens: 15
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge
Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B
And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center,
Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Reutzel rolls to another 360 triumph at Knoxville
Raceway; Big money slate on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – Another evening at the Sprint Car Capital of the World resulted in another double top-five for “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), not only finishing fourth in the program’s 410 sprint car segment, but racing on to claim victory during 360 action. The triumph, accomplished from the inside of row two, was the 12th of Reutzel’s 360 career at Knoxville Raceway, securing the Clute, Texas, native a $2,000 payday in the process.
Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, took command of the non-stop 18-lap contest on the second circuit, hitting the back of the field as early as lap nine. Suffice it to say, Reutzel maneuvered well.
“It’s always crazy, the lapped traffic with the 360’s,” Reutzel explained. “It seems like we catch them a lot faster, and they’re usually all racing. It makes for a lot of fun. It definitely gets interesting at times. Our car was pretty good tonight. We were off a little early, but it got better and better on the long run. This is the motor (Moyle) we won the 360 Nationals with (2022). It hasn’t finished worse than second. This might be the last night on it before being freshened. It has a hell of a track record.”
As noted, Reutzel finished fourth in the evening’s 410 sprint car program. The Texan started seventh on the main event grid, kicking off preliminary competition with the ninth-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish second in his respective heat race.
Reutzel’s 360 preliminary effort included the fastest qualifying time of the night, soon followed by a fifth-place finish during heat race competition. A-Aron’s eventual victory bumped his season total to six.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone
Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11,
followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned
back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth
during 410 action and first during 360 action.
Stats:
Wins: 6
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 18
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
The 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup , June 20-22 Preview
Alger, WA – The 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is just around the corner, on June 20-22, and it is shaping up to be another great year!
Dirt Cup is one of the highest-paying races on the West Coast, offering $62,000 to the winner plus $500 for every lap lead, $300 for 2nd-place laps, and $200 for 3rd-place laps. The three grueling days of racing feature the NARC King of the West 410 Sprint Cars and the Northwest Focus Midgets. We are expecting another exciting car count this year, featuring drivers from all over the West Coast and Canada.
Last year was dominated by Justin Sanders, who took home the $62,000 plus an additional $20,000 for leading all 40 laps of the A-Main ($500 for each lap lead). Sanders was challenged by Dominic Scelzi early and Zeb Wise late in the race, but the California native never wavered from the point. Corey Day swept the preliminary night features and wound-up finishing third on the final night.
Leading up to the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports, five races in five days all leading up to Dirt Cup. The event kicks off at Southern Oregon Speedway on June 12 before heading to Douglas County Dirtrack on June 13, Cottage Grove Speedway on June 14, Willamette Speedway on June 15, and ending at Grays Harbor Raceway on June 16. All the action can be caught live on FloRacing, including all three nights of Dirt Cup.
Besides the phenomenal racing, Dirt Cup week features plenty of activities for the fans to enjoy!
First, on Wednesday, June 19, leading up to the on-track action, is the 2024 Super Dirt Cup Charity Golf Tournament at Avalon Golf Links. It’s a shot-gun start with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NARC Benevolent Fund and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation.
Then, on Wednesday evening join us for the Dirt Cup Kick-off Party at the Railroad Pub & Pizza. The party runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and features great food and beverages, a chance to meet some of your favorite Sprint Car and Midget drivers, and music from the Chris Eger band.
Rounding out the excitement, we invite fans to the track for the Fan Fest Party on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet some of the drivers for one last time before they hop behind their fire-breathing 410 Sprint Cars or Midgets.
Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat
@skagitspeedway so you don’t miss anything. We want to see how you’re spending Dirt Cup week, tag us on social media using #DirtCup!
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Racing starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets are available online at (https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/
LOGAN WILLIAMS HEADS TO KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN COUNTY RACEWAY AFTER IMPRESSIVE SALUTE TO INDY
(Ontario, CA, June 7, 2024) One thing the big dogs in the
Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series do not need is another
competitor to challenge their supremacy. In the case of third generation
driver Logan Williams, that is just what he is doing. After an impressive
fourth place finish in the Salute to Indy at Perris two weeks ago, the Yorba
Linda, California driver will make his inaugural appearance at Kevin
Harvick’s Kern Raceway in the Golden Empire Clash this Saturday night.
Through the first four races of the 2024 campaign, Williams finished in the top 10 each time. That kept him in the top 5 in series points until the April 27th race when drive train issues sent him to the pit area early with the 22nd place finish. Pushing that setback aside, the youngest of the three racing Williams brothers went on a tear at the Salute to Indy. The race turned out to be what was arguably the best of his young career. In the latest edition of the prestigious race, a race his Hall of Fame father, Rip Williams, earned his first ever sprint car win at in 1983, and that his older brothers have subsequently won, Williams led most of the way in the event at Perris Auto Speedway on May 25th before eventually finishing fourth.
After qualifying fifth fastest on the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval, Williams placed third in his 10-lap heat race. For the main, he started on the outside of the front row. He rocketed into the lead on the fourth circuit and set the pace for the next 17 laps. That may sound simple, but it was nothing like that. He was challenged hard and fought tooth and nail with some of the best traditional sprint car drivers California and Arizona have to offer. In the end, he slipped back to fourth and stated that the finish was “hard to swallow.”
Williams’ time of 18.387 was the fastest lap of any driver in the 30-lapper.
The finish was Williams’ best of the 2024 campaign and goes along with a fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth and 22nd. It also pushed him into a tie for fifth with his brother Austin in the USAC/CRA championship standings. In an interesting scenario, while they are tied for fifth, their older sibling, Cody, is one position behind.
Williams will be flying solo for the Flowdynamics team on Saturday at Kern. Riverside, California’s Matt McCarthy will rejoin teammate Williams when the series returns to Perris on June 22nd. McCarthy gave the Flowdynamics team a tough, one-two punch on the night at the Salute to Indy. In his best qualifying effort of the season, the father of two sizzled the track with a lap of 16.492. That was the second fastest time of the night.
In the heat race, which pitted McCarthy and Williams against each other, McCarthy came from sixth to finish second, one spot ahead of his Flowdynamics partner. In a rarity, the two teammates had the fastest laps in the race, turning in identical 17.388 times. McCarthy did it on lap 10, and Williams did it four laps earlier on the sixth go-around.
McCarthy’s prowess in both qualifying and the heat placed him in the fifth starting spot for the main. The friendly driver was fast over the first two laps, but a tangle with another car in turn one on lap three brought out the race's first yellow flag. A quick trip to the work area and the pretty #28M was back on the track for the restart.
Unfortunately, McCarthy’s time on the track did not last long. He slowed and pulled to a stop on lap 15 and retired for the night. Officially, he ended up 12th.
Even though he is not racing for points in 2024 and has only contested the four races at Perris thus far, McCarthy is tied for 18th in the USAC/CRA standings.
Adult tickets for Saturday’s Kern race are $25.00. Juniors 6-12 get in for $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard, Interstate 5, and S Enos Lane in Bakersfield. The website is https://www.kernraceway.com/ and the office phone is (661) 835-1264.
Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.
If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or mailto:john@flodyinc.com.
McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.
Matt McCarthy 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main
Logan Williams 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main
3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main
4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main
5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main
BRADEN CHIARAMONTE WAS SPRINT CAR CHALLENGE TOUR HARD CHARGER AT PLACERVILLE
(El Cajon, CA, June 5, 2024) One of the sure things in West Coast Sprint Car racing is the fact that teenage sensation Braden Chiaramonte is not afraid to pass cars. Last Friday, at the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial opening night at the Placerville Speedway, the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour rookie demonstrated that by passing more cars in the main event than any other driver. Stuck back in 21st to start the 35-lap main, he raced under the checkered flag in 13th place. This Saturday night, he makes his first appearance at the Petaluma Speedway when the SCCT visits town.
A stout 40-car field converged on the famous high-banked red clay quarter-mile oval for round five of the 2024 SCCT season. For El Cajon, California-based Chiaramonte, the series rookie point leader, who was wheeling the Tiner/Hirst Slade Precision Shocks/Larry Davis Farms/System 1 Pro Ignition #94TH, it was his second showing at the track this year. The first appearance came three weeks earlier when he placed second in the regular Placerville 360 main event. That finish came just 24 hours after a third-place finish at another iconic California track, the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico.
Chiaramonte qualified with 19 other cars in group A. His best lap, an 11.142, was 13th in the group and 25th fastest of the 40 winged cars on hand. That placed him on the inside of the fourth row of the first 10-lap heat race on the freshly watered track. He needed to place in the top five to earn a ticket directly to the A main. However, passing was at a premium at that time of the night. Only four cars, including Chiaramonte, advanced their position in the race, and all of them only moved up one spot. His sixth place finish left him one position shy of going straight into the main.
Starting third in the B main, Chiaramonte initially was running fourth. Staying dedicated to the high side of the 59-year-old track, he started flying on lap four and began picking off cars. Eventually getting up to second, he was dramatically closing on the leader who had a full straightaway advantage at one point. Coming off turn four with two laps to go, a lapped car spun to a stop directly in front of the young driver. With cat-like reflexes, Chiaramonte hit the brakes and steered to the inside. His car gained traction, the front wheels shot into the air, and he wheelied past the stopped car in spectacular fashion.
With three laps to go, Chiaramonte restarted the B main in second. Going into turn three, he used a textbook slide job to take the lead and impressively led the final three laps, earning himself a ticket into the A main.
To say Chiaramonte was starting deep in the main event field was an understatement. He was on the inside of the next to last row for the 35-lapper! Early on, he momentarily slipped back to 23rd. The young driver skillfully avoided the chaos that saw yellow and red flags in the main and methodically moved his way forward. By races end, his impressive performance saw him go all the way forward to 13th. While he officially passed eight cars as the PitStopUSA.com Hard Charger, being back to 23rd at one point means he raced past 10 other cars.
The finish kept Chiaramonte in the sixth position in the SCCT championship chase heading into this week's race at the Petaluma.
Keeping up with the team’s crazy schedule, Chiaramonte hopped on a flight home to El Cajon early Saturday morning. As soon as he got home, the team jumped into the rig with the family-owned #73B and drove 195 miles to the Ultimate Sprint Car Race presented by Inland Rigging at the Ventura Raceway.
Unfortunately, the long trek to Ventura did not have a happy ending. After starting and finishing third in his heat, Chiaramonte started 10th in the main event. However, entering the first corner on lap two, something broke, and he went hard into the crash wall. While the young driver was uninjured, the car sustained substantial damage, and he was out for the night.
Fans who wish to see Chiaramonte in action at Petaluma on Saturday can find the track on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds at 100 Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. Spectator gates open at 4:00 PM. Practice will be at 5:00, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25. For seniors 65 and over and the military, it is $22.00. Juniors 12-15 and kids 6-11 are $10.00. Children 5 and under are free.
Chiaramonte flew to North Carolina two weeks ago to drive for his cousin, 2020 NASCAR Truck Champion and current Xfinity Series driver Sheldon Creed, at the famous Millbridge Speedway. Shoeing Creed’s 600 Micro for only his second time at the track, he qualified second quickest in his group on Monday. He went from fourth to second in his heat before getting clobbered and having the injection knocked off the car. Despite that, he still finished fourth. In the night's main, he started and finished 16th.
Twenty-four hours later, at Millbridge, Chiaramonte qualified 4th in Group B. He started on the outside of the front row for his heat race and picked up the checkered flag for the victory. In that night’s main event, he started third. At one point in the race, he drove up to the second-place. In the end, he ended up fifth. His performances on the two nights drew a lot of attention from other drivers, fans in attendance and thousands of others worldwide watching live on DirtVision.
Chiaramonte would like to thank all his sponsors who have made his racing efforts possible. RTL Traffic Control, AM Ortega, OCC Motorsports, Hyper Racing, Chop Design, Adams Motors, Hacienda Casa Blanca Fine Mexican Dining, Evil Plus Injection, King Racing Products, Tiner/Hirst, and Keizer Wheels. If you would like to be a partner with one of America’s fastest-rising racing stars, please contact Daniel Chiaramonte via email at mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com or by calling (619) 988-7563.
Braden Chiaramonte’s 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 1st A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
3/30/24 Adobe Mountain Speedway Non-Wing 600 Outlaw Micro 1st A Main
4/6/24 Stockton Dirt Track Sprint Car Challenge Tour 14th A Main
4/19/24 Lemoore Jet Bowl Non-Wing Outlaw Micro 7th A Main
4/20/24 Merced Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 15th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
5/11/24 Silver Dollar Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
5/12/24 Placerville Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Marysville Raceway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
5/21/24 Millbridge Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 16th A Main
5/22/24 Millbridge Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 5th A Main
5/25/24 Marysville Raceway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main
5/31/24 Placerville Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main
6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 21st A Main
Tri City Raceway Park Introduces New Sunday Thunder Line-up
(Franklin, PA June 5, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park will debut its new line-up for regular, Sunday Thunder programs on June 9. The RUSH Sprint Cars will take over the slot formerly occupied by the Mini Stocks and they will inherit the sponsorship of 4 Your Car Connection. “We regret dropping the Mini Stocks, which have been a part of the program for several seasons at the track,” said new owner Josh Shiffer. “But, we are confident that the RUSH Sprint Cars will become a welcome addition to our card. The RUSH Sprints have been very competitive in their special appearances, and the competitors are responding favorably to the new opportunity that this will afford. We look for growth and excitement with this change, and we thank 4 Your Car Connection for its understanding and continued commitment to Tri City Raceway Park.”
Fans will now enjoy two Sprint Car divisions in the Sunday Thunder programs. Tri City Raceway Park will be the only track in the Western Pennsylvania region presenting two Sprint Car classes on a regular basis. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will still be the backbone of those programs. Those winged warriors bring high speed adventure to Tri City Raceway Park. The RUSH Sprint Cars are similar in many respects, but there are two critical differences. One is that the cars have no wings, so the driving styles employed are quite different. The other is that all cars are equipped with sealed General Motors powerplants, so the cars are evenly matched when it comes to the engine compartments.
Bob Felmlee and A.J. Flick have taken victories in the Krill Recycling ranks already this season and they will be looking to build upon their successes. Come out to see whether veteran Gale Ruth, Jr. and youngster Blaze Myers will do double duty, as they both have 410 and RUSH Sprints at their disposal.
The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be back, of course, and Chad Reitz will try for his third win of the season! Steve Slater has a pair of seconds to his credit, so you know that he will try his best to unseat Reitz.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will complete the program, offering fans some exciting action. Chris Schneider has a pair of wins and Tim Bish has one. Will either of them repeat, or will we see a new winner?
The action will start at 6 p.m. Practice for the RUSH Sprints only will be held at 5:15. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and spectator admission will start at 4 p.m.
The ticket prices for this event will be just $15 for adults. Seniors (ages 62 and up), military, and students (ages 11 to 16) will be admitted for $13, all with proper I.D. The children (ages 10 and under) will be free, as always. The Pit Passes will be $35, except for the children under two years of age. They will be allowed into the Pits with their parents or guardians for just $15. The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced. Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.
SMALL SEASON, BIG RESULTS
ALTHOUGH their 2023-24 season campaign turned out to be a limited one, the Bohud Racing team and their driver Michael Stewart look back at the season in 410 Sprintcars with a lot of satisfaction.
The Bohud Racing team contested a total of 13 race meetings during the season, which saw Michael Stewart run 12 of them and fill-in driver William Lucas run the other, and it saw the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported Triple X car finish on the feature-race podium on six occasions.
When it comes to season highlights for the Bohud Racing team, Michael Stewart picked up two feature-race wins – Dubbo Speedway and Canberra’s ACT Speedway – ran second in the NSW Title behind Lachlan McHugh and finished second in the final point standings of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship at Toowoomba Speedway. Looking over the season’s performances for Stewart, he finished inside the top-five on nine occasions out of the 12 race meetings he contested, which was particularly impressive considering the limited amount of race meetings he ran compared to many of his main rivals who ran well over 20 race meetings.
Stewart was rapt to have picked up the win on home soil at ACT Speedway, where Sprintcars returned to the Canberra region for the first time in nearly 30 years, and he was very pleased to have bounced back from his previous meeting disappointment at Sydney International Speedway, when he crashed out while leading, to finish second behind Jock Goodyer in last season’s season finale at Sydney International Speedway.
One of the strong points for the Bohud Racing team was their consistency throughout the night, and it saw Stewart win a total of five heat races and five minor podium finishes in heat races during the season, which earned him good starting feature-race positions. In the return to action at Sydney International Speedway in March, Michael had one of his most disappointing qualifying performances, where he started the feature race from position 18 and then went on to charge his way through the field in impressive fashion to narrowly finishing just off the podium in fourth behind Jordyn Brazier.
Another season highlight for the Bohud Racing team occurred in January of this year at Nowra Speedway while regular team driver Michael Stewart was away competing over in America at the Chili Bowl Nationals and William Lucas filled in for the team. With only a handful of race meetings in a 410 Sprintcar to his name, Lucas well and truly exceeded expectations to be a standout performer on the night and he went on to finish second in the feature race. Earlier in the night, he scored the opening heat race win, which was the first ever win for Lucas in 410 Sprintcars.
Despite their being more highs than lows during the season, apart from having the feature-race win at Sydney International Speedway in April slip through his fingers, the Bohud Racing team had a challenging debut at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway in Victoria for
the two nights of the Australian Championship. Heading into one of the biggest 410 Sprintcar events on the season calendar having not driven the Bohud Racing team car in nearly two months, Stewart struggled, but he and the team fought on and went on to finish the second and final night with a top-10 finish in the B main after they had transferred out of the C main.
With the 2023-24 season now at an end, the Bohud Racing team and Stewart are now turning their attention to getting ready for their 2024-25 season campaign.
QUICK 2023-24 SEASON STATS
Feature Races
1st: x 2
2nd: x 3 (Stewart x 2 and Lucas x 1)
3rd: x 1
Top 5s: x 4
Heat Races
1st: x 6 (Stewart x 5 and Lucas x 1)
2nd: x 4 (Stewart x 3 and Lucas x 1)
3rd: x 2
If you haven't already, be sure to grab your Bohud Racing / Michael Stewart merchandise, which is currently at a discounted rate of 30%, via our merchandise store: www.bohudracing.com.au .
The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2023-24 season sponsors:
• ARRMA Australia
• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares
• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong
• Inland Petroleum
• Sloanebuilt
• Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
• AEI Insurance Broking Group
• Highside Track Apparel
• KRE Race Engines
• B&B Graphics
To find out more about Bohud Racing and their racing activities, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Bohud Racing.
SEASON IN REVIEW: Keens Race Team
FOR the Keens Race Team, their 2023-24 season was an up and down sort of campaign in Limited Sprintcars, and although there were hard times, they never stopped trying and were on occasions rewarded for their persistence.
Leading the charge for the Keens Race Team throughout the season was Michael Keen, who managed to record a total of six feature-race wins aboard his # 95 Boyanup Cellars / Keens Truck Driver Training supported car, which included his fourth King of Wings event victory in a row at the Perth Motorplex, an emotion-charged Krikke Boys Shootout win at the Perth Motorplex and recently taking out two of the four rounds on his way to victory in the end-of-season Pilbara Speedweek Series.
Although Michael Keen had six feature-race wins to his name, he quite possibly could have doubled that figure, which saw him in winning positions only to have a range of misfortune, such as a range of mechanical issues, deny him of adding to his season winning tally. It was also this misfortune that prevented Michael of a better chance to challenge for the season long Western Australian Limited Sprintcar Series, where he went on to finish third in the final point standings.
Later in the season, Michael was joined out on track representing the Keens Race Team by his older brother Daniel Keen, who contested a total of nine race meetings in the Limited Sprintcar ranks, but he was still able to well and truly hold his own in the # 94 Boyanup Cellars / Keens Truck Driver Training supported car.
The highlights for the season for Daniel was when he was able to finish second in two feature races behind his brother, and they occurred in the Krikke Boys Shootout and the second Pilbara Speedweek Series round at Port Hedland Speedway. Like his brother, Daniel had misfortune on occasions that robbed him of being able to achieve better results.
“It has certainly been a challenging season for the whole team, but I’m very proud of them for always being there through thick and thin, as that’s what you do in speedway racing, you never give up and keep persisting,” commented Keens Race Team owner John Keen.
“Despite the misfortune, Michael showed outstanding pace all season long, and although he started the season late Daniel got going as well with some strong results, and I can’t thank all of our team sponsors, along with the boys’ nan and pop (Kaye and Paul) enough for helping the team out a few times with spare engines during the season, for all of their wonderful support.”
In typical Keens Race Team fashion, they are already counting down the days before the commencement of the 2024-25 season in October.
“It was very encouraging for our team to finish what has been a challenging season on a strong note during the four nights of the Pilbara Speedweek, and it has made us even more determined to work hard during the off season in readiness for the new season,” concluded John Keen.
SEASON QUICK STATS
Michael Keen
Feature Races
1st: x 6
2nd: x 1
3rd: x 1
Heat Races
1st: x 13
2nd: x 7
3rd: x 6
Daniel Keen
Feature Races
1st: x 0
2nd: x 2
3rd: x 2
Heat Races
1st: x 3
2nd: x 0
3rd: x 2
The Keens Race Team would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
· Boyanup Cellars
· Keens Truck Driver Training
· Higg Built Race Engines
· D&R Machining
· Southwest Auto Detailing
· Donnybrook Panel Beaters
· Holly & Wick
· CB Graphix
To find out more about Keens Race Team, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Keens Race Team
BRODY ROA SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE GOLDEN EMPIRE CLASH THIS SATURDAY AT KERN
(Cypress, CA, June 5, 2024) Fresh off a relaxing vacation
with his wife and daughters at the river, Brody Roa returns to action this
Saturday night when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series
makes an appearance at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the Golden Empire
Clash. It will be Roa's first USAC/CRA appearance at the track since a win
on April 29, 2023. The grandstands will open at 5:00 PM, hot laps will start
at 6:00, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00.
Refreshed after the family vacation, Roa will be back in Jayson May’s #8M sprint car. Two weeks ago, he steered the same car from a 9th place starting position to a podium finish when he took third at Perris Auto Speedway. Roa and May have already been to the track located adjacent to Interstate 5 one time this year. That came one month ago when the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, presented by Inland Rigging, visited the track for the first time. Fresh off a win in the inaugural USCS race across town at the Bakersfield Speedway two weeks prior, Roa qualified 10th fastest on the night and won his heat race from the second row. That established him as one of the favorites for the main event. However, before the main, Mother Nature attacked the track with two heavy rain showers that forced cancelation of the 30-lapper.
Dating back to 2021, Roa has been to Kern eight times. His busiest year at the track came in 2021 when he appeared there four times. Of the four, he won two open comp races and finished second and seventh in a pair of USAC/CRA shows. That should have been three wins and a second. He had a commanding lead in the first USAC/CRA race with five laps to go. However, the main featured a plethora of yellow flags, and that bit Roa when he ran out of fuel. He had to restart at the back and clawed his way forward to seventh in the final five laps.
The veteran Garden Grove, California driver only made one appearance at the track in 2022. That was for a USAC West Coast 360 race, where he finished 17th. Like earlier this season, in 2023, Roa’s first appearance at the track was wiped out by rain. He then came back at the end of April for the fourth win of his USAC/CRA championship season.
Saturday will be Roa’s ninth race of 2024. So far, he has recorded two wins, a third, a fourth, and an eighth. On two occasions, he did not start the main. At Cocopah on March 23rd, a broken drive shaft before his heat race knocked him out for the night. A couple of weeks later, when he was making his seasonal debut for May at the Mohave Valley Raceway, his steering wheel came off while qualifying. That sent him hard into the tractor tires that keep cars from entering the pits ending his night. The other race was the aforementioned rainout at Kern last month.
After this week’s race at Kern, Roa has a date with the USCS at one of his best tracks, the Santa Maria Speedway. It will be the grand reopening of the track that first began operation 60 years ago in 1964. One week later, it will be on to the USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway.
Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $25.00. Juniors 6-12 get in for $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard, Interstate 5, and S Enos Lane in Bakersfield. The website is https://www.kernraceway.com/ and the office phone is (661) 835-1264.
The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.
Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
Hartmann joins in Outlaws show, sights in Road America Challenge
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – For the fifth time in his three-year 410 Sprint Car racing career, Austin Hartmann embraced the opportunity to compete with the best Sprint Car racers in the world and gain valuable experience in the process, during a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-main event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31.
The Plymouth, Wis. competitor, who began his 410 Sprint Car career in 2022, turned a lap of 11.915 seconds in qualifying to finish 24th overall in the 31-car field.
Hartmann then advanced from sixth to fifth in the fourth eight-lap WoO heat race to secure a direct transfer spot into the 30-lap NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws main event for the fifth time in his burgeoning career.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient put together a consistent outing in the WoO headliner, while sticking primarily to the inside groove of the Beaver Dam Raceway third-mile facility.
Hartmann held strong for the entirety of the evening’s showcase race to claim a 21st-place finish in the 30-lap main event.
“We pulled the spare car down to get some notes on it,”
Hartmann said. “The team is super happy with it. We’re excited and ready to
chase a win as we head back to Plymouth this weekend for the Road America
Challenge.”
The second half of the scheduled NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws doubleheader was scraped due to persistent rain and wet grounds at the Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, June 1.
Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are gearing up for Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.
Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP)
For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.
HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.
Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.
For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call
1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit
http://www.hrpracing.com/.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 9
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Gill Construction Returns as Title Sponsor for 36th
Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic Heat Races
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
ATTICA, Ohio (June 6, 2024) - As the countdown to the 36th
Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products at
Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, continues, the hype and the excitement
also continues, once again promising to be one of the most sought-after
prizes on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign
trail. As an added bonus, the nation’s finest open wheelers will battle for
not only a $15,000 top prize, but the coveted Brad Doty Classic championship
trophy and helmet.
The Brad Doty Classic championship trophy, a key element in
the victory lane celebration, is as special as it is historic, featuring
every prior winner of the Buckeye State blockbuster including the inaugural
champion, “The King” Steve Kinser.
Adding to the hype and excitement is northwest Ohio’s own
Gill Construction, returning to the Brad Doty Classic in 2024 as the title
sponsor of the evening’s heat races. Owned and operated by Ray Brooks, and
headquartered in nearby Port Clinton, Gill Construction specializes in an
array of land and water services, utilizing over five decades of experience
to build an extensive repertoire which includes site excavation, site
utilities, demolition, trenching, and marina service.
“Ray Brooks is not only a great friend, he’s a dedicated
race fan, and we’re not only privileged, but honored to have him and Gill
Construction once again associated with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic
at Attica Raceway Park,” said Brad Doty, event co-promoter. “Ray works
extremely hard to grow his businesses, and he’s since transferred that
dedication and hard work into racing. He’s done it all, from sponsoring
local teams to owning his own operation, the most recent being the familiar
No. 18 driven by Cole Macedo in 2021 and 2022. A lot of times his support is
behind the scenes preferring no recognition, and that just goes to show what
kind of guy he is.”
Gill Construction boasts a dynamic, diverse, and experienced
workforce, guaranteed to perform and complete any task with the utmost
customer satisfaction. More information is available online at
https://kgcpc.com/.
Contested at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” and once
again sanctioned by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series,
the 36th Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products
will stir up Attica Raceway Park headlines on Tuesday, July 16. In routine
fashion, the event will feature a full World of Outlaws program including
qualifying time trials, Gill Construction Heat Races, Toyota Dash presented
by Racing Optics, Callies Performance Products C-Main, Last Chance Showdown,
and of course, a 40-lap main event awarding $15,000-to-win.
ABOUT GILL CONSTRUCTION:
At Gill Construction, our business specializes in site utilities and site
excavation, demolition, trucking, and trenching, marina services, sea walls,
pipe piling, and dredging. Our workforce is a dynamic and diverse group of
craftsmen with decades of experience who are ready to perform your project
while exceeding your expectations. More information is available online at
https://kgcpc.com/.
TICKETS:
Reserved seats for the 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic
presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, are
now available and can be purchased online via www.atticaracewaypark.com or
by clicking here.
ADDITIONAL GILL CONSTRUCTION MEDIA:
Online home: https://kgcpc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillconstructionco
ADDITIONAL BRAD DOTY CLASSIC MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/braddoty18
Instagram: www.instagram.com/braddoty18
Facebook: www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark
X: www.twitter.com/atticaracewyprk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/attica_raceway_park
BRAD DOTY CLASSIC WINNERS:
ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
1989 - Steve Kinser
1990 - Jack Hewitt
1991 - Bobby Allen
1992 - Rained Out
1993 - Mark Keegan
1994 - Danny Smith
1995 - Randy Kinser
1996 - Dale Blaney
1997 - Tyler Walker
1998 - Jeff Shepard
1999 - Butch Schroeder
2000 - Kelly Kinser
2001 - Danny Smith (2)
2002 - Alvin Roepke
2003 - Dean Jacobs
2004 - Greg Wilson
2005 - Stevie Smith
LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK
2006 - Joey Saldana
2007 - Jac Haudenschild
2008 - Jason Meyers
2009 - Steve Kinser (2)
2010 - Dale Blaney (2)
2011 - Donny Schatz
2012 - Kerry Madsen
2013 - Donny Schatz (2)
2014 - Paul McMahan
2015 - Rained Out
ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
2016 - Donny Schatz (3)
2017 - David Gravel
2018 - Donny Schatz (4)
2019 - Brock Zearfoss
2020 - Kyle Larson
2021 - Spencer Bayston
2022 - Kyle Larson (2)
2023 - Kyle Larson (3)
Skagit Speedway
By Erik List
Alger, WA – The 360 Sprint Car division returns to Skagit Speedway on Saturday, June 8, joined by the Sportsman Sprint Car division and the Northwest Focus Midgets.
The last and only time the 360 Sprint Cars raced at Skagit Speedway this year was week two of the season when they ran with the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars and the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. Trey Starks has the lone 360 win after he swept the night by going quick time in qualifying, winning his heat race, and taking the checkered flag first in the A-Main. Starks made the race-winning move around Colby Thornhill to lead lap seven and the rest of the race. The night also saw the Skagit Speedway debut of Levi Hillier, who finished eighth after starting 15th. Starks has the points lead over Cam Smith and Colby Thornhill with only one race in the books.
Joining the 360s will be the Sportsman Sprint Car division. Through their three races this season, there have been three different winners. Alden Ostrom won on opening night over Keira Zylstra and Chris Foster, while Kai Dixon and Jesson Jacobson have won the last two – Jacobson with the most recent win. Ostrom moved from third to the win on opening night, but Dixon and Jacobson have picked up their wins after starting first. Ostrom has podium all three times so far, finishing second in one and third in the other – Fosters has podiumed twice. Ostrom also sits atop the season points battle, with Kai Dixon nine points back and Zylstra 36 points behind.
For only the second time this year, the Northwest Focus Midgets come back to Skagit Speedway. The Midgets made their Skagit Speedway debut this year during the John Carroll Classic. Hannah Lindquist won over Alex Peck after she inherited the lead from Tanner Holm, who suffered mechanical issues. The win for Lindquist was her first win on dirt since a nasty crash at Placerville in 2019 that saw her sidelined for a year. She leads the points battle over Peck and Ashley Thompson – Peck and Thompson are three and 10 points, respectively, behind Lindquist.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
CRSA KICKS OFF JUNE AT HOME OF HEROES
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Press Release By: Marty Czekala - June 5, 2024 -
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by SuperGen Products kick off the month of June at Utica-Rome Speedway Friday as part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.
It is the 20th time the Vernon racetrack has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Utica-Rome was scheduled to host two events, but the June event was washed out due to weather. Utica-Rome gets three dates this year, including the penultimate race on Short Track SuperNationals weekend.
Last year, Jordan Hutton won the lone race July 14 over Billy VanInwegen and Cory Sparks.
Here’s a look at the top stories entering the weekend.
Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Chris Moore filling in for Marty Czekala on the call. Expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com for $5.99 a month, featuring live timing, entry list, fantasy and results.
Last Week: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway Friday for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.
This was a race where the one that got away came back to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps to give up the win to Dalton Herrick.
"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”
Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.
We know Drama: In the last three weeks of action, chaos has unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half the race. At Land of Legends, Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.
Trombley’s Time to Shine?: Jeff Trombley may be fifth in points entering the weekend at Utica-Rome, but he has shown that he has performed like a car capable of the podium.
To start the season at Thunder Mountain, Trombley ran second before his car caught a yuke tire, damaging the left front and ending his night. At Land of Legends and Weedsport, the No. 3a finished the race in fourth and second, respectively. Of course, the motor went south last week on his ride finishing in 19th.
But if there’s a place he could win at, it’s Utica-Rome. The four-time champion is tied with Danny Varin in track wins with two apiece. He also recorded his first and last wins in 2017 and 2022. With 13 wins, a victory would tie him on the all-time win list alongside Varin, Scott Goodrich and Josh Pieniazek.
By the Numbers: At Utica, the average car count since 2015 is over 22 cars. 47 different drivers have finished in the top five. Utica has also been known for its parity of winners, with 17 other drivers taking a checkered flag. Jeff Trombley and Jeff VanSteenburg each lead the way in top fives with six. Mike Kiser has a win and four top fives at “The Home of Heroes.” Previous winner Jordan Hutton has a pair of top fives.
From the Frontman: "What a successful month of May to get the season started as we move to June at one of Brett Deyo’s tracks! While we’re still working on rescheduling Fonda, Utica-Rome is a great facility with great racing and great food. Definitely worth coming out to the Mohawk Valley this weekend.” ~ Mike Emhof
Up Next: CRSA's first trip outside New York happens next Friday at Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, for round three of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. Can’t make it? Catch the action live on Dirt Track Digest TV.
Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts
2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16
3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25
4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26
5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31
6. 21B Blake Warner -40
7. 28 Ron Greek -40
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58
9. J27 John Cunningham -85
10. 99 Adam Depuy -139
I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 172 pts
2. 3A Jeff Trombley -5
3. 33 Scott Landers -6
4. 8 Dillon Paddock -9
5. 4S Johnny Smith -13
6. 53 Shawn Donath -13
7. 21Z Zach Sobotka -18
8. 99 Adam Depuy -20
9. 29 Dalton Herrick -20
10. 56V Bally VanInwegen -21
Previous Winners @ Utica-Rome
1. Danny Varin (2) 2011, 2012
2. Jeff Trombley (2) 2017, 2022
3. Steve Lapine (1) 2006
4. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007
5. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2008
6. Jeremy Quick (1) 2009
7. Mason Olmstead (1) 2009
8. Jamie Christian (1) 2010
9. Matt Tanner (1) 2010
10. Josh Pieniazek (1) 2011
11. Chad Miller (1) 2015
12. Eddie Strada (1) 2015
13. Mike Kiser (1) 2016
14. Alysha Bay (1) 2021
15. Kyle Pierce (1) 2021
16. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2022
17. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
4. 28 Ron Greek 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2
4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1
5. 88c Chad Miller 1
6. 23 John Smith 1
7. 25G Tyler Graves 1
8. 18c Dan Craun 1
9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 33 Scott Landers 1
12. 99 Adam Depuy 1
13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2
4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2
5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2
6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
9. 33 Scott Landers 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 4s Johnny Smith 1
12. 48a Alysha Bay 1
13. 77 Matt Rotz 1
14. 99 Mike Kiser 1
15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28
2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27
3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14
Fastest Lap
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)
3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)
4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30
2. 77 Matt Rotz 20
3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
4. 28 Ron Greek 9
5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9
6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
8. 121 Steve Glover 5
9. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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EDDIE TAFOYA JR. HEADING TO THIS WEEK’S SPRINT CAR PORTION OF INDIANA MIDGET WEEK
(Chino, CA, June 4, 2024) A few hours after tangling with the wall at the Ultimate Sprint Car Series race presented by Inland Rigging at the Ventura Raceway, Eddie Tafoya Jr. was at Los Angeles International Airport and hopping on a flight for this week’s Indiana Midget Week. Tuesday through Friday, the talented driver was slated to contest the sprint car portions of the four shows before returning to California Saturday morning for the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
Tafoya's trip to the Midwest was slated to kick off tonight, June 4th, at the Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis. Unfortunately, rain washed out the event. So, on Wednesday, Tafoya and his crew will head 90 miles southeast to the new surface at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Thursday will feature a longer drive to Putnamville’s Lincoln Park Speedway, which is 140 miles northwest. Friday’s journey from Putnamville to Bloomington Speedway will be a mere 40 miles.
While Tafoya is based in Chino Hills, California, he is no stranger to the three Indiana tracks he will be competing on this week. Since 2021, he has raced three times at Lawrenceburg, two times at Bloomington, and two times at Lincoln Park. Last year, during the grueling and highly competitive Indiana Sprint Week, Tafoya sat in the main events at Lincoln Park and Bloomington, finishing 18th and 19th, respectively.
After the race at Bloomington, Tafoya will embark on the longest portion of the trip. He will fly 2000 miles from Indianapolis to Los Angeles. Once he lands in L.A., he will hop into a car and make the 113-mile drive to Bakersfield for the USAC/CRA race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night.
Last Saturday, while Tafoya was racing in the Tom and Christy Dunkel Inland Rigging #17F at Ventura, his father, Eddie Sr., who was the 2016 Perris Auto Speedway Senior Sprint Car Champion, was hauling the family-owned #51T car to Indiana for this week’s races.
At last week’s USCS race in Ventura, Tafoya, 26, started in the fifth spot and finished fourth in the third heat race. That put him on the pole for the 30-lap main event. On the first two tries to start the main event, Tafoya raced into the lead. However, the first time the race began, it was red-flagged due to a crash in turn one. The second time the green flag signaled the start of the action, cars got together just past the start-finish line, resulting in a yellow flag.
On the third try to get the race underway, Tafoya again was the first car across the starting line. However, when he got to the first corner, something in his steering broke, and he became a passenger. He slid across the track, got into the wall, and tipped over. He was not injured, but the car was done for the night.
Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.
Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.
Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.
Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results
January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main
January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main
February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main
March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main
March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main
March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main
March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main
April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main
April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main
May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out
May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main
May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main
June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main
REIGLING BROS PRESENTS SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS AND ONTARIO TRADITIONAL SPRINTS DOUBLEHEADER AT SOUTH BUXTON
Article Credit: Peter Turford
St. Marys, Ont. (June 5, 2024) - The Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) series and the Ontario Traditional Sprints (OTS) series in conjunction with Riegling Bros. Truck and Equipment Sales are presenting racers with a unique opportunity.
On June 15, 2024 at South Buxton Speedway (also known as Southern Ontario Motor Speedway), racers and teams will be eligible to compete in both series’ features, with $500 in bonus pay on the line as well. The June 15 program at South Buxton will be set up so that all of the winged SOS events will be completed prior to the non-winged OTS events. Following the SOS feature, any teams that wish to compete in the OTS events will be allotted time to remove their wings in order to participate in the OTS portion of the evening's events (heat races and feature).
In addition to their regular pay, drivers who elect to do double-duty will also have the opportunity to earn additional bonuses through the generosity of Riegling Bros. Truck and Equipment Sales, who have added $500 into the purse. The top-finishing SOS driver in the OTS feature will be eligible for a $200 bonus, and the same will be true for the top-finishing OTS driver in the SOS feature. There will also be an bonus of $100 awarded to the driver with the best combined feature finish.
The fine print: The OTS requires any SOS team that would like to compete in their feature event to have made an honest attempt to run the OTS heat races. The heats will be after the SOS feature, thus the removal of the wings will be just a one-time thing through the course of the evening. There is no heat race requirement to run the SOS feature.
If you have registered with either the OTS or SOS, you do not have to register with the other organization to compete. Each organization will recognize each other’s registration. If you are looking to compete in both features, the driver is required to purchase two pit passes for themselves.
The SOS will allow any cast iron based engine to compete, but if it does not meet Knoxville 360 engine specs, the car(s) will start all SOS events behind all Knoxville-legal engines, even if that team qualified ahead of a Knoxville-legal engine.
The next SOS event is a twin bill with the Ontario Traditional Sprints series scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Southern Ontario Motor Speedway in Merlin, Ontario. Visit www.southernontariosprints.ca and www.southernontariomotorspeedway.com for more information.
About: The Southern Ontario Sprints series sanctioned its first race in 1996, making it one of Canada's longest-running motorsports sanctioning bodies. The Nitro 54 Variety Southern Ontario Sprints presented by Tammy Ten Media 2024 schedule will see the organization competing at five racing facilities in Canada and the United States. Visit www.southernontariosprints.ca for more information and news for the traveling winged 360 Sprint Car tour based in Ontario, Canada
SOS Media Website: www.southernontariosprints.com Twitter: @SOSsprints Facebook: SouthernOntarioSprints Instagram: southernontariosprints
ENTRIES FLY IN FOR OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS THIS
NOVEMBER
June 5, 2024 – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdown has
received a deluge of entries on the opening day of registrations for the
2024 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas, racing into the Bullring at Las Vegas
Motor Speedway on November 14-16. At press time, over 40 Winged Sprint Car
entries were received within the first hour of registrations. 75 total
Winged Sprint Cars will be admitted for the $50,000 to win purse. Midget
entries are also open for the $10,000 to win purse.
Entry order impacts tire selection as well. Non-refundable
entries are being accepted at OpenWheelShowdown.com until capacity is
reached.
The early pre-entry list for Las Vegas already features a
“who’s who” of asphalt open wheel racing headlined by 2023 Open Wheel
Showdown winner Aaron Willison. The British Columbia, Canada racer will have
to deal with the entire podium from 2023 with Mass.’ driver Bobby Santos and
Florida’s Davey Hamilton, Jr. also registering.
Other entries of note include Washington’s Evan Margeson,
Colorado’s Austyn and Bryan Gossel, and Canadians such as Jeff Montgomery,
2023 fourth place finisher Robbie Price, and Ontario’s Ryan Litt. Arie
Luyendyk, Jr. returns as does Tyler Roahrig of Plymouth, Indiana. Jake
Trainor will venture west from Medway, Mass. and Utah will be represented by
three entries as well.
Entry is $255 for Winged Sprint Car teams and $155 for
National Midget teams. Entry is free for Super Modified competitors, with
over a dozen entries already received for Las Vegas.
Race teams and race fans can learn more by visiting OpenWheelShowdown.com or following the events on social media.
Blackjack aims big in High Limit’s Rayce Rudeen
Foundation Race
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 5, 2024) - To no surprise to anyone
in the open wheel world, “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put
together another sound performance at the Sprint Car Capital of the World,
not only padding their stat book with back-to-back top-tens across a pair of
divisions, but earning a top-five in the process, doing so in the Corn Belt
Clash 410 sprint car finale on Saturday, June 1.
Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21
sprint car and proud owner of ten top-tens in 2024, finished fifth in his
top-five appearance, improving one position after starting from the outside
of row three. In addition, Brown set the fastest qualifying time of the
night, racing on to finish third from sixth in his respective heat race.
Brown’s 410 main event outcome concluded three spots better
than one night prior, launching the weekend officially with an eighth-place
score in Friday’s 360 sprint car portion of the Corn Belt Clash.
“A solid weekend for our Casey’s/FVP team at Knoxville
Raceway,” Brown noted. “Still working on ways to improve. We need to get our
car to be able to pass no matter the track conditions. That’s on us and
we’ll do whatever we need to do to improve. Right now, our focus is on I-70
and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. It’s a great cause. Always excited for
the opportunity to compete for big money, and so close to home.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a
big money weekend in the Midwest, all of which highlighted with the two-day
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday
and Saturday, June 7-8. The RRFR finale will award a $26,000 payday.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard,
Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk
Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D.
Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic,
Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker
Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz
Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL
Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt
Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s
Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel
Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller
Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters,
Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett
Racing Engines for their continued support. Finished ninth in John Trone
Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24.
2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: N/A
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 10
2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of
Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8.
Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead
Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at
Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High
Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in
West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville
Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway
visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
Two-Race Weekend Ahead for Mohrfeld Solar Sprint
Invaders!
by Bill Wright
June 5, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders have a busy weekend planned and the weather forecast is fantastic! On Friday, June 7, the series takes to the Scotland County Speedway 3/8-mile oval in Memphis, Missouri, and on Sunday, June 9, returns to the Adams County (IL) Speedway in Quincy, Illinois!
The Sprint Invaders have run seven events in their history at the Scotland County Speedway, and has had seven different winners there. This will be their first visit in six years. Previous winners include John Schulz, Tyson Hart, Terry McCarl, Jerrod Hull, Bobby Hawks, Jeff Mitrisin and Evan Martin, so there is a great chance Friday will see its eighth different victor.
Hot laps are scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Friday, with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, with kids 7-16 $7. Kids 6 and under are FREE. Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Mods and Sport Compacts are also on the card.
Sunday marks the thirteenth time the Sprint Invaders have visited Quincy. Like Memphis, Quincy has seen its share of new winners. Twelve different drivers have visited Victory Lane, with Kaley Gharst being the only pilot with two wins. Other winners include Ricky Logan, Matt Sutton, Jim Moughan Jr., Hull, Chris Martin, Jon Agan, Joe B. Miller, Garet Williamson, Chase Randall, and last year, Paul Nienhiser.
Sunday’s hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15, with Seniors $12 and Kids 6-13 $5. 5 and under are FREE. Crates, A Mods and Crown Vics are also racing.
Nienhiser leads the series’ point race, followed by defending champion, Ryan Bunton, two-time champ Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and three-time titlist Ryan Jamison. Tasker Phillips, Tyler Lee, Dustin Clark, McCain Richards and Chase Richards round out the current top ten.
For more information on Scotland County Speedway, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Scotland-County-Speedway-100064679769588/.
For more information on the Adams County (IL) Speedway,
visit
https://www.adamscountyilspeedway.com/.
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Rain)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Memphis, MO)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Quincy, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (East Moline, IL)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA)
Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA)
Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA)
Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Friday, September 27 - TBD
Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
1. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 656 (2)
2. Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 638
3. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 620
4. Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 605
5. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 599
6. Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 590
7. Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 580
8. Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 560
9. McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 508
10. Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 493
11. Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 438
12. Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 396
13. Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 371
14. Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 364
15. Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 356
16. TJ Haddy, Waupun, WI, 305
17. Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA, 224 (1)
18. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 202
19. Allan Woods, Brisbane, QLD, Aust., 201
20. Alex Vande Voort, Knoxville, IA, 200
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar
A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive
Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset
Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning &
Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors
B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing
$50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car
Rental
$75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan
Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products
Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Contingency Sponsors
Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products
Carlisle’s Keen Gaining Ground in 410 Sprint Car
Competition
Port Royal, PA – June 5, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
When the 2024 race season opened in PA Posse territory, Central Pennsylvania. Kyle Keen had plans to divide his time between his 358 and 410 sprint cars.
After an early great run in his 358, leading laps at BAPS Motor Speedway, motor issues forced Keen to jump in the 410 for a few weeks. That period of time altered his plans for the season. He has now committed to the 410 program and finds himself two months into that venture, taking his lumps and learning along the way.
Gaining experience in a 410 sprint car in Pennsylvania is
like learning to play baseball at the major league level but the Carlisle,
PA native has held his own thus far. The first couple outings were rough but
when last weekend came to a close, Keen had qualified for six of the last
eight events he entered.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: May 31, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Qualifying 18th, Heat 7th (6), A-main 20th (21)
DATE: June 1, 2024
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 29 cars, Heat 8th (6), B-main 6th (6), A-main 19th (24)
SMALL WINS, BIG STEPS
Keen’s weekend kicked off Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway where he turned in a qualifying lap that put him 18th of the 25 cars on hand. A closer look was even more telling. His lap was only 0.216 seconds slower than the 10th place car, a sign of not only how competitive the fields are in Central PA but also a sign of the progress the team is making with the Fine Line Auto Body, Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers, Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, Shetron Trailers, Heishman Racing Fuels, DL Lehman Construction No.17k.
Keen went on to record a 7th place heat race finish and a 20th place feature finish.
Dialing in a car under race conditions where longer races, more traffic and dirty air are the primary challenges, is always the most challenging area for a young team to develop. Keen is less than a dozen races into his 410 sprint car career, so it’s still very early for him and his team on that front.
Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, Keen’s pill draw put him in the back of his heat race lineup. He and the team struggled to overcome that and ended up running the B-main.
Keen was able to hold his own in the B-main and make the finale with a 6th place finish. He then went on to convert that 24th starting spot into a 19th place finish.
“We had better weekend and made some progress. We are starting to get a grasp on this 410 stuff. Saturday night we really hit on something that made me much for comfortable in the B-main and used it for the feature, now just have to build off of that. “, Keen said.
“Thanks to everyone who supports us! We will be back next
weekend!“
UP NEXT
Keen will return to both Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway this weekend to continue building up his team’s notebook and his experience.
The team’s current plans are to race each opportunity at those two well-known facilities each weekend throughout the month of June.
Keen is racing more than ever to build his notebook and accumulate experience. It will be a journey worth watching to see what level the Carlisle, PA native reaches by the end of his first season in a 410 sprint car.
SEASON STATS
358 SPRINT CAR: 1 race, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15, 1 top 20
410 SPRINT CAR: 10 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 0 top 15’s, 6 top 20’s
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS
Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases: A2DPR.com/latest-news
Kyle’s Schedule: KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule
Kyle Keen Motorsports Website: KyleKeenMotorsports.com
Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook: Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports
Kyle Keen on Twitter: Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen
Kyle Keen on Instagram: Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17
Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.
Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.
Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor
Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their
partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
Fine Line Auto Body
Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers
Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net
Shetron Trailers
Heishman Racing Fuels
DL Lehman Construction, LLC
Jeremy Zarfos Photography
2B Wrapped
4 Leaf Clover Farms
Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media
Godfrey Racing Engines
Luke Ritz Videography
Petaluma Speedway awaits SCCT this Saturday for a Sonoma County Showdown
By Gary Thomas
Petaluma, CA…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour continues a busy stretch with its first appearance of the season at the cool confines of Petaluma Speedway this Saturday June 8th.
The Sonoma County Showdown on the Adobe marks the fifth event of the campaign for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. It’s the first of two season stops at Petaluma Speedway, with a return visit occurring for the annual Adobe Cup in September.
“We’re looking forward to having the Sprint Car Challenge Tour here at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday,” commented track Promoter Rick Faeth. “It will be our first Winged Sprint Car show of the season and I know our fans are hungry for it. Hopefully everyone can come out and join us for the night.”
Petaluma Speedway is always a welcome stop for race fans around Northern California. The 3/8 mile clay oval routinely yields thrilling wheel-to-wheel competition, as lapped traffic can create some of the most hectic action of any venue on tour.
All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Petaluma on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.
Aromas driver Justin Sanders leads the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings on the strength of wins at each of the first four races aboard the Dale Miller Septic No. 4sa. Sanders is fresh off a thrilling weekend sweep at the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial heading into Petaluma.
Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield has begun the SCCT season in consistent fashion and will look for his first career tour victory at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday. Fremont’s Shane Golobic, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick and Hanford’s Michael Faccinto round out the top-five in points.
Completing the top-10 going into Saturday are Garth Moore Insurance Rookie contenders Braden Chiaramonte and Austin Wood, Travis Labat, Petaluma Speedway fan favorite Andy Forsberg and Mariah Ede.
Roseville’s Colby Copeland snagged both Sprint Car Challenge Tour events at Petaluma Speedway last season and will be another favorite come Saturday.
Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 8th at Petaluma
Speedway. Adult tickets cost $25, while seniors 65 and older, juniors ages
12-16 and military are $22. Kids 6-11 cost $10 and those five and under are
free.
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1869/tickets/1405425?rKey=1569
The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4pm with cars on track at 4:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow.
For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
The Petaluma Speedway is located in the southern part of the wine country at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, California. More info on the track can be found at http://www.petaluma-speedway.com
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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events
Saturday June 8: Petaluma Speedway
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Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Extend SCCT Winning Streak
PETERSEN MEDIA- When you’re hot, you’re hot, and right now Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports are absolutely sizzling as Sanders found himself in Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory lane for the fourth time in four events on Friday night to open the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial Weekend at Placerville Speedway.
“For whatever reason I can’t seem to qualify well at Placerville Speedway, but it’s a different story when we get to racing,” Justin Sanders said. “I had a great battle with Shane Hopkins during the feature and he did a fantastic job running the bottom and hitting his marks. I tried to stay patient and luckily I was able to get the lead back and pick up the win.”
With 40 cars checked in for Sprint Car Challenge Tour pres. by Elk Grove Ford action on Friday night, the Aromas, CA driver timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders needed to pick up the win to earn a berth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, and when the green flag flew he was hard on the throttle and jumped out front.
Pacing the field from start to finish, Sanders picked up the win and was solidly in the Dash. Pulling the ‘one’ in the redraw, Sanders put on an exhibition of speed in the Dash as he raced to the win convincingly and earned the pole for the 35-lap feature event.
When the feature event came to life, Sanders continued to do what he had done all night and that was get a great jump. Racing into the lead, Sanders began pounding the thick Placerville Speedway cushion that had built up at both ends of the speedway.
Working the high, scary side of the speedway, he soon felt pressure from Shane Hopkins who was methodically rolling the bottom groove.
On the eighth lap, Hopkins was able to get drive off turn for and take the race lead as Sanders quickly went from hunted, to hunter.
Never wavering, Sanders continued to work the cushion as they got into traffic and it turned into a very exciting battle with Hopkins. Exchanging the spot a few times over the course of the next 18 laps, Sanders powered back into the lead on the 25th circuit.
Leading the way the final 10-laps, Sanders went on to capture his fourth consecutive Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event win, and fifth straight dating back to the November season finale.
“These races are not easy to win, and this SCCT has such a strong field that shows up night in and night out,” Sanders added. “This is really a testament to how hard this team works, and an ode to all the great sponsors who put us in such a great position to be at our best.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 5, Wins- 4, Top-5’s-5, Top-10’s-5
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders continue to run with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they invade Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night.
Duke is first 2024 repeater
Ken Duke Jr. put all his experience to work, masterfully handling lapped traffic to hold onto the lead and become the first River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series repeat winner of 2024, taking the 20-lap feature for IMCA/RaceSaver cars Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway.
The hometown driver, a two-time PASS Champion and 2019 IMCA/RaceSaver National Champ, fought off a determined bid by “Nitro” Nick Sweigart of Myerstown – also seeking to become the season’s first repeat winner – and came home first by 2.617 seconds, building most of that margin in the last couple of laps after overcoming a final challenge in race traffic in his Fairfield Chevrolet/River Valley Builders/Susquehanna Valley Auto Glass #67.
The win was Duke’s second of the season and 24th in his career. He leads all active PASS competitors in victories.
The race went non-stop (there were no caution flags in any of the PASS racing Sunday), with Duke taking the checkered flag after 6 minutes and 41 seconds of incredible racing, and that made lapped traffic the defining factor. Duke had taken the lead from fellow front-row starter Dustin Young of Danville. Sweigart moved to his preferred outside line and held off Saturday night’s Port Royal Speedway winner Austin Reed of Etters for third, then took second from Young and set his sights on the leader.
Once the tail end of the field came into sight, it was apparent that the crowd was going to see a classic show between inside-running Duke and outside-running Sweigart as they navigated lapping slower cars. On a couple of occasions, that situation nearly gave Sweigart his golden opportunity.
In victory lane, Duke mentioned one instance, when two cars were battling for position in front of him, blocking attempts to pass and allowing Sweigart to close to within less than a car length. But Duke’s experienced eye spotted the narrowest of openings, and he split the slower cars to keep the lead.
It was Duke’s sixth win at his home track, where he also leads all active drivers.
Sweigart finished second, more than a second-and-a-half ahead of Reed. Drew Young of Beaver Springs, who slowly advanced from starting eighth, came home fourth, and 2023 PASS Champion Logan Spahr, driving his family-owned #14 while the Eshenaur #5 was taking a night off, was fifth. Dustin Young, who had been part of the battling within the top five most of the night, fell out late with mechanical ills.
Doug Dodson of Middletown, Kruz Kepner of Kreamer, Mike Alleman of Port Royal, Tim Iulg of Bridgeton, N.J., and Dave Brown Jr. of Aston completed the top ten.
Josh Spicer of Julian, who started 18th and finished 12th, was the W.C. Eshanaur & Son Hard Charger. Ben Miklos of Camp Hill, who finished 17th, received the VP Racing Fuels Race Ready Award after drawing the worst pill for starting position.
If there had been an overall hard-luck award, it surely would have gone to Andrew Boyer of Port Royal. After a good heat race run, he drew the worst re-start pill for the feature, then had his car break on the track as it was lining up for the main event.
Heat races for the 25 IMCA/RaceSaver sprinters on hand were won by Spahr, Reed and Sweigart.
A few drops of rain fell during the night, but it was not enough to interfere with the program, and that gave the River Valley Builders PASS tour its first successful two-race weekend of the year. In what has been a terribly wet season, PASS has now completed six of 11 scheduled programs.
Sunday’s race was the first of four straight at Selinsgrove over 12 days. Action resumes Wednesday night, when PASS will be the support division for the Super DirtCar Big Block Modifieds, which will be making their first-ever appearance at the track. Then on Saturday, a once-a-year program will present the PASS sprinters, the winged super sportsman cars, and the roadrunner stocks. Finally, on Thursday, June 13, PASS will return to join the Appalachian Late Model Speedweek program.
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Results from Selinsgrove Speedway, Sunday, June 2
HEAT 1 – 1. 14-Logan Spahr; 2. 20-Doug Dodson; 3. 7-Drew Young; 4. 21-Andrew Boyer; 5. 46-Mike Alleman; 6. 97-Kenny Heffner; 7. 1M-Paul Moyer; 8. 14-Colton Moyer; 9. 87-Kyle Knopp.
HEAT 2 – 1. 34-Austin Reed; 2. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 3. 19-Kruz Kepner; 4. 25-Dustin Young; 5. 2-Erin Statler; 6. 36-Mike Melair; 7. 19K-Chris Kreider; 8. 06K-Eric Knopp.
HEAT 3 – 1. 89-Nick Sweigart; 2. 19-Tim Iulg; 3. 44-Dave Brown Jr.; 4. 01-Timmy Bittner; 5. 461-Colton Hendershot; 6. 71-Josh Spicer; 7. 47-Ben Miklos. DNS – 31Z-Zach Rhodes.
FEATURE – 1. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 2. 89-Nick Sweigart; 3. 34-Austin Reed; 4. 7-Drew Young; 5. 14-Logan Spahr; 6. 20-Doug Dodson; 7. 19-Kruz Kepner; 8. 46-Mike Alleman; 9. 19-Tim Iulg; 10. 44-Dave Brown Jr.; 11. 01-Timmy Bittner; 12. 71-Josh Spicer; 13. 461-Colton Hendershot; 14. 36-Mike Melair; 15. 2-Erin Statler; 16. 1M-Paul Moyer; 17. 47-Ben Miklos; 18. 14-Colton Moyer; 19. 87-Kyle Knopp; 20. 25-Dustin Young (DNF); 21. 97-Kenny Heffner (DNS); 22. 19K-Chris Kreider; 23. 06K-Eric Knopp. DNS – 21-Andrew Boyer; 31Z-Zach Rhodes.
Starks Scores Fifth Victory of the Year and Fourth at Skagit Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 4, 2024) - Trey Starks powered to his fifth feature triumph of the season on Saturday at Skagit Speedway.
The win was his third of the season in the 410ci winged sprint car division at the track as he increased his lead in the championship standings to 56 points during the final tune-up race prior to the famed Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup later this month.
"We've been moving around a little and changing a few things," he said. "I think we've definitely learned on some of the things we've changed throughout the night. I'm really comfortable with where we are at."
Starks set quick time during qualifying to kick off the program before he advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race.
"All but one race at Skagit this year has had a threat of weather," he said. "We've beat all of them, but this was the closest. We had to wait 15 minutes because it was trying to rain for wheel packing so it was a wet surface. We laid down a good lap in qualifying. That was probably the fastest I've been at Skagit at least in the last few years. We were at 10.8 seconds so very fast for Skagit. It was good to know we have speed in qualifying with various conditions.
"We got a spot on the start in the heat race and fell in line. There wasn't much to be done there so we stayed in line."
Starks then redrew the No. 2 in the feature redraw to garner the outside front row starting position for the main event.
"As far as chances to win the race I don't think I could have pulled a better number," he said. "It wasn't super narrow, but was really fast with a big cushion halfway up the track. I'm not sure if I was to start back in the field we could apply that to Dirt Cup conditions because I know it'll be wider. So that was best case scenario; start on the front row, get the jump and stay out front.
"When I got to lapped cars I tried to set a consistent pace that kept me out of trouble. At one point I saw Robbie Price to my inside. That let me know I was taking it a little easy through traffic so I kicked it up a notch for a few laps until we got a caution. We were able to keep our nose clean and stay out front and come away with a win."
Starks plans to return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday for a 360ci winged sprint car race. He currently leads the championship standings in that division by 10 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 1 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (2).
SEASON STATS -
8 races, 5 wins, 8 top fives, 8 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts
Estenson Moves Forward at Beaver Dam Raceway and Huset's Speedway
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 4, 2024) - Tim Estenson made progress during a pair of starts last weekend.
The action began on Friday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., where he qualified 23 rd quickest before advancing from sixth to fifth place in a heat race to lock into the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series main event. Estenson climbed forward a couple of positions in the A Main to end 17 th - his season-best outing with the World of Outlaws.
"We were fast in hot laps, but got buried with the pill draw," he said. "We took what we could and there was a little driver error as I didn't hit quite the right marks I needed. That put us in a tight spot for the heat race. Luckily, we were able to move up to make the show, which makes our night easier. We were decent. The goal was a top 15 and we weren't quite able to make that. Overall, the car was in one piece and we went forward and logged more laps with the Outlaws."
Saturday's Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial finale was postponed because of rain.
Estenson ventured to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He timed in 22 nd quickest in qualifying before advancing from eighth to sixth place in a heat race. Estenson was involved in a pair of cautions during the 25-lap feature, but he was able to advance from 21 st to 15th. It was the fifth-most positions gained.
"We were buried in qualifying again," he said. "We moved forward in the heat race, but it doesn't mean much as qualifying is critical for the feature lineup. During the feature, the first caution I had a good run on a restart and a guy came to a stop. I had to get on the binders and spun out. The guys got me out rolling again. The second caution was on me. I was driving really aggressive and unfortunately spun. If we could have kept going without the incidents we could have been a top-10 car. Sometimes it doesn't go your way so we'll learn and move onto the next race."
Estenson plans on racing with the World of Outlaws on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He currently ranks eighth in the Huset's Speedway championship standings - only 10 points out of fifth place.
QUICK RESULTS -
May 31 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 17 (19).
June 2 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 22; Heat race: 6 (8); Feature: 15 (21).
SEASON STATS -
11 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 4 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 9 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing
Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .
"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."
Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.
Mallett Earns Top 10 at Rush County and Top Five at Dodge City During First Weekend With Brandon Anderson Motorsports
Inside Line Promotions - DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 4, 2024) - Jordon Mallett adapted quickly to a new team last weekend during an ASCS National Tour doubleheader in Kansas.
Mallett will spend several weeks behind the wheel of the Brandon Anderson Motorsports No. 55b as a fill-in driver for Anderson, who is recovering from a broken arm. The partnership began last Friday during the Bullring Nationals hosted by Rush County Speedway in La Crosse.
"They have a good program so it's a matter of trying to get myself comfortable in the car and acclimated working with them," Mallett said. "I don't think people realize there's a lot to that. We showed up Friday and had two laps in hot laps to acclimate. Then it was time to roll out to qualify to put ourselves in position for the night."
Mallett was quick out of the trailer, setting quick time in his group and advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race. A fourth-place finish in the dash started him on the outside of the second row in the main event.
"I'm glad we were able to put down a good time and acclimate quickly," he said. "All night long, even though we were trying to figure out how to get me comfortable, we had speed. For searching as much as we were and trying to get the car comfortable for me, we had speed. That was a huge positive. The track got really hooked up and locked down in the feature more than we prepared for. All night we worked to get the car out of the track. We were too snug. The feature exemplified that. We were okay, but know we could have been better."
Mallett ended with a ninth-place result.
Saturday showcased a trip to Dodge City Raceway Park for the Steve King Memorial and once again Mallett was fast. He set quick time in his group and maneuvered from fourth to third place in a heat race for the second straight night. Mallett then placed fifth in the dash to start the A Main fifth.
"We made ourselves better all day Saturday," he said. "We qualified great again and heat raced good. We tried a couple of things to refine it and were so-so in the dash. I think we had a better car in the feature than we were able to show. We were really consistent and able to make our car do things others couldn't. I was counting on us being in dirty air, but every time we'd get to traffic and feel we could be a contender the caution would come out. Then we'd go another three or four or five laps before we got to traffic. That was the only bummer."
The fourth-place outing was his best finish with the ASCS National Tour since last August, adding to his confidence as the team will return to competition for the ASCS National Tour Speedweek June 11 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; June 13 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and June 15 at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla.
"I feel pretty good going into it," he said. "I'm comfortable. We were able to tune a lot over the course of the weekend. We had a small track the first night and a 3/8 mile track the second. We could prepare ourselves better for Speedweek."
QUICK RESULTS -
May 31 - Rush County Speedway in La Crosse, Kan. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (4).
June 1 - Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kan. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 5 (3); Feature: 4 (5).
SEASON STATS -
6 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 4 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 6 top 20s
UP NEXT -
June 11 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; June 13 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and June 15 at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., with the ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com
X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events
Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .
"We're excited to represent Awakening Events again this year," Mallett said. "Awakening Events, which has been a major part of our team for many years, puts on some of the best shows in the entertainment industry so we encourage everyone to check out their website for events in your area."
Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.
Hagar Records Top Five at Talladega Short Track to Extend Streak
Inside Line Promotions - EASTABOGA, Ala. (June 4, 2024) - Derek Hagar garnered his second top-five result of the season last Thursday at Talladega Short Track during the USCS Series Speedweek.
Hagar opened the night by advancing from third to win a heat race. However, a DNF in the dash placed him sixth and started him on the outside of the third row in the main event.
"On the start of the dash we broke a shifter linkage and it popped out of gear," he said. "I came in and we got that fixed for the feature. There wasn't a lot of passing. We got up to fourth by the middle of the race, but just couldn't gain any ground. It was typical Talladega where once you get going everyone spreads out. It also went caution-free so things didn't work out in our favor."
Hagar's fourth-place finish was his ninth straight top-five run at the track dating back to 2015.
Speedweek races on Friday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., and Saturday at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Miss., rained out.
Hagar finished tied for fourth in the Speedweek standings after half of the races were cancelled because of wet weather.
Next up will be races this Friday at Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints.
"We love Crowleys Ridge," Hagar said. "I haven't been to Placerville Speedway, but I guess that's what it was based off. It's a really racy race track. It'll produce two or three-wide racing. We've had good success in every car we've ever ran there.
"And Riverside is home. We have a lot of laps around that place. Depending on what the track throws at us we figure it out and try to put on a good show for the fans. Racing in front of the home crowd with that atmosphere gets you energized."
QUICK RESULTS -
May 30 - Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala. - Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 6 (3); Feature: 4 (6).
SEASON STATS -
8 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 3 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 5 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines
DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.
"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
Kaleb Johnson Maneuvers to Podium Outing at Huset's and Top-10 Finish at Knoxville
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 4, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson tied a season-best result on Sunday with a third-place finish at Huset's Speedway.
The strong outing increased his lead in the track's championship standings to 33 points after the first four races of the season.
"It definitely builds confidence," he said. "Consistency hasn't been a strength the last couple of years. I don't like to think about the points, but I think consistency is our goal this year. So it's been nice to be consistent through the first handful of races."
The night began with an eighth-place qualifying run before Johnson won a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row. That earned a spot in the feature redraw and Johnson pulled the No. 5 to line up on the inside of the third row in the A Main.
"For going out later in qualifying I thought we laid down a solid lap," he said. "I got out front and tried to run away in the heat race. I got the win, which was good and put me in the feature redraw. The feature went pretty well. I didn't get the greatest start as I fell to seventh right away. I think I was one of the first to move up in turns three and four. That helped to carry the speed. My car got better every lap. Every time I've raced there the first 10 laps are pretty average and then the car starts to come to life the last 15 laps. We were able to climb into a podium position."
Johnson also competed on Friday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, where he drove for Dennis Gainey for the second straight weekend. Johnson was fourth quickest in his qualifying group before he placed fifth in a heat race. He capped the night by advancing from 12 th to ninth in the main event.
"I thought it went all right, especially for the way the track was," he said. "We went out after the non-wing cars so there wasn't a lot left. The top was curbed up so you had to hit your marks every lap to be fast. I got a good start to the race and was up to eighth at one point. I got passed by (Brian) Brown so I finished ninth. All in all, it was a good night to get acclimated with the team."
Johnson plans to race his car this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., during the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series before heading to Huset's Speedway on Sunday.
QUICK RESULTS -
May 31 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (12).
June 2 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 3 (5).
SEASON STATS -
10 races, 0 wins, 3 top fives, 8 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., for the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
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"We're really happy to have Mike on our team and for his support again this year," Johnson said. "I encourage anyone who is looking to buy a home in the Sioux Falls area to contact Mike for the best mortgage option for them."
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
Dominic Scelzi Charges From 17 th to Third During Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Finale
Inside Line Promotions - PLACERVILLE, Calif. (June 4, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi rebounded in a big way last Saturday during the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series portion of the 33 rd annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial.
Scelzi, who ended 16 th following a late incident on Friday to open the doubleheader at Placerville Speedway, charged from 17 th to third on Saturday for his seventh top five of the season.
"I was definitely happy with our speed," he said. "We were consistently one of the fastest cars throughout the weekend."
Scelzi kicked off Saturday's show by qualifying ninth quickest in his group. He then finished where he started - fifth - in a heat race to lock into the 17 th starting position in the A Main.
"I didn't do a very good job qualifying," he said. "I got myself plugged into the curb too hard both laps and that cost us. On the first lap in the heat race cars on the front row crashed and I had nowhere to go. It wiped my front end out. We got that repaired and got back to fifth. Then we had a really good car in the main event. Every move we made worked. I was kind of everywhere. I was on the berm off turn two or way up against the curb. In turns three and four I was all over, pretty much running anywhere the guy in front of me wasn't. It was a fun race."
The run from 17 th to third earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.
The weekend started on Friday with Scelzi qualifying seventh quickest in his group. He hustled from third to win a heat race, advancing into the Sprint Car Challenge Tour dash. An eighth-place result in the dash lined him up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event.
"I got to fifth when a guy got over the cushion in turn two with about 10 laps to go," he said. "I was going to plow him so I spun myself out to try to avoid him. We restarted at the back and got a couple of positions to end up 16th. I felt pretty good before that. We were a fourth or fifth-place car. It wasn't easy to get going, but I felt we were decent. We just had some misfortune."
Scelzi plans on driving for Willie Kahne this Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
"We're going up there for Trey's wife's baby shower," Scelzi said of good friend and fellow racer Trey Starks. "I talked to Willie and he said, 'Why don't you drive my car?' I was all for it. I'm looking forward to this weekend."
QUICK RESULTS -
May 31 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 8 (7); Feature: 16 (8).
June 1 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 3 (17).
SEASON STATS -
22 races, 2 wins, 7 top fives, 7 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Whipple Superchargers
Based in Fresno, Calif., Whipple Superchargers manufactures superchargers for all types of cars. Whipple's dedication to innovative thinking, hard work, attention to detail and outstanding product performance has led to a better, American made product for the performance industry. For more information, visit http://www.WhippleSuperchargers.com .
"Whipple Superchargers are known worldwide for their business," Scelzi said. "My dad and Art Whipple are really good friends. He loves racing and when we decided to go sprint car racing he was a huge, huge factor in helping us get going."
Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.
Dover Excited for High Limit Racing's Eagle Nationals Next Tuesday
Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (June 4, 2024) - Jack Dover is eagerly awaiting one of his biggest races of the season.
Dover will pilot his No. 53 winged sprint car during the Kubota High Limit Racing's Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., on Tuesday, June 11.
"I'm pretty nervous because it's a big event with the best drivers in the country there," he said. "To make the show would be as good as winning it for me. I'd be ecstatic. It's nerve wracking, but you have to remember they are drivers, too, and you just have to do your best."
Dover has enjoyed success at Eagle Raceway, which has been one of his home tracks since he started racing sprint cars. He became the youngest Nebraska Cup winner in 2007 and he won the Eagle Nationals in 2011 when it was an ASCS event.
Dover has one start this year, but it was a good one as he was victorious during a 360ci winged sprint car race last month.
"One of the saviors is that it's my car and I'm more comfortable so that helps the confidence," he said. "It's two different things with carrying that win over. Plus, it's two different animals with 360s and 410s. But I think we could get a top 10 if my stuff is right."
Dover made the High Limit Racing main event at Eagle Raceway last year.
SEASON STATS -
1 race, 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20
UP NEXT -
June 11 at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for the Eagle Nationals with the Kubota High Limit Racing series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com
X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Thorpe's Body Shop
Thorpe's Body Shop has been offering collision repair and automobile painting services to customers in Papillion, Neb., and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://ThorpesBodyShop.com .
"I want to thank Thorpe's Body Shop for making our cars look sharp every year," Dover said. "Blake, who co-owns it, has been a family friend since I can remember and we really appreciate his support of our race team throughout the years."
Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Post Podium Performance at Beaver Dam Raceway
Inside Line Promotions - BEAVER DAM, Wis. (June 4, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports recorded its 15 th podium result of the season last Friday during the opening night of the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial hosted by Beaver Dam Raceway.
David Gravel qualified second quickest before he won a heat race - his 17 th of the season - to advance into the dash. He then finished where he started - fifth - to garner the fifth starting position in the main event.
Gravel used the bottom lane to charge into the runner-up position in the opening laps. He ran in that position for several laps before spending the middle portion of the race battling eventual race winner Sheldon Haudenschild. A late caution allowed the top three to restart nose to tail, but an opportunity never presented itself for Gravel to move forward.
"We had a race-winning race car right there," he said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "What a race track. It changed. The fastest lane changed a couple times. I felt like if Carson (Macedo) just continued to run the top there and didn't dirty up my air on the bottom of (turns) three and four then I could've maybe got the lead. But that just opened up the top for Sheldon, and he was really able to rip it and make it count."
Gravel's third-place result marked his sixth straight season with a podium outing at the track.
Saturday's Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial finale was postponed to July 10 because of wet weather.
Next up for the team will be the Don Mack Classic this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., and the Big 'O' Showdown this Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn.
Gravel has earned a pair of World of Outlaws wins at River Cities Speedway, including one last year. He placed 11 th during his debut at Ogilvie Raceway last year when he was caught up in a crash.
Gravel enters this weekend leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 30 points.
QUICK RESULTS -
May 31 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 3 (5).
SEASON STATS -
26 races, 8 wins, 19 top fives, 22 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 24 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., for the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .
JACKSON MOTORPLEX -
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .
TICKET LINK -
To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
Newlin Battles Back at Williams Grove After Early Contact
Mechanicsburg, PA – June 4, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Zach Newlin kicked off his season at Williams Grove Speedway back in March with a runner-up finish but since then it has been an uphill battle to get back into the top five.
April’s events were rained out and earlier in May he struggled to two finishes outside the top fifteen.
As the month of May came to a close Friday night, Newlin was back at ‘The Grove’ in the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m aiming to get back to where the team started.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: May 31, 2024
Class: 358 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Quick Stats: 29 cars, Heat 9th (7), A-main 12th (20)
COSTLY CONTACT
Newlin appeared to be on his way to achieving his goal at the start of the night.
The Millerstown, PA native started 7th in his heat, was up to 5th, and challenging for 4th with one lap to go when contact initiated by another car caused him to spin off turn two. Although he was able to restart, the one remaining lap was not enough to climb back into a transfer spot. He finished 9th.
In the B-main, Zach wasted no time ensuring he would put the Mansberger 21m in the show. On the opening lap he charged from 5th to 2nd, then pursued Williams Grove 358 sprint point leader Doug Hammaker for the lead. Newlin settled for the runner-up finish and a spot in the finale.
Starting deep in the 25-lap feature field, Newlin started moving forward from the drop of the green. From the 20th starting spot, he climbed inside the top fifteen by lap seven. His progress continued and culminated with a 12th-place finish.
“Moving forward a few spots in the heat and eight spots in the feature shows we made progress tonight, so we will build on that.”, Newlin commented.
UP NEXT
The next outing for Newlin in the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m will likely be June 21st at Williams Grove Speedway.
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Post acquaints nicely in MSA Angell Park debut
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – Following a stilted start to the 2024 season due to rain and illness, Randy Post returned to action by making his first trek to historic Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Sunday, June 2.
Post, who sat out the rain-shortened Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, May 18 due to illness, turned in a qualifying time of 16.120 seconds in his first official laps on the venerable third-mile clay oval.
After starting seventh in the second eight-lap MSA heat race, the third-year Sprint Car competitor finished eighth.
After rolling off from the 22nd starting spot in the 25-lap A-main, Post drove a smooth and consistent race on a fast and rutted track surface, while preserving through four cautions and one red flag to advance six spots en route to a 16th place finish in his second MSA main event of the 2024 season.
“It was the first time for me racing a Sprint Car outside of Plymouth,” Post said. “The track was definitely different. I had never seen a track that rough. However, I can understand why a majority of people claim it to be the best track in the state. It was a lot of fun to drive and experience racing at a different track.
“As far as comparison to Plymouth, we used our Plymouth starting baseline all night with one or two adjustments,” he said. “As a driver, it taught me how to be on the gas most of the race, while using the brakes to turn. Our goal for last night was to go down there with an open mind and soak in all the information other teams would help us with. It was a huge learning experience for us and I would say we achieved our goal of going down there and having fun.”
The Randy Post Racing Team is scheduled to return to Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car action for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate 410 Sprint Car Series and PDTR Grand Nationals.
Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action
scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the
2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright
Auto and Oostburg Automotive.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole
Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider,
Colton Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric
The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.
Fred's sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.
As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.
Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.
To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 3
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 2
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Pokorski focuses forward after Angel Park setback
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – A promising start ended with a disappointing conclusion for Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.
The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer opened up the event on a strong note by qualifying fourth overall in the 23-car MSA field with a lap of 14.228 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.
After lining up second in the third eight-lap MSA heat race, Pokorski held his position to finish in the runner-up spot to gain the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap MSA main event.
In the early laps of A-main action, the West Bend, Wis. driver searched for a comfort groove on the extremely rough track surface. After falling back to 10th in the running order, Pokorski worked his way back up to eighth through the course of four separate caution and red flag periods.
On lap 20, the 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner, got sideways in turn four after hitting a pair of treacherous ruts before collecting Bill Taylor.
The contact ended Pokorski’s night with heavy damage to his No. 4 Akright Auto machine. He was credited with a 17th-place finish.
“We had a very solid night going in qualifying and the heat race,” Pokorski said. “The track was very rough all night all night. In the A-main, I was racing closely with someone and just missed my entry to the corner. I bobbled over one rut and collected the car just in time to hit another rut, which sent the car a little too sideways. Unfortunately, Bill Taylor was collected and we both tore up our cars pretty good.”
A scheduled Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, June 1 at The Plymouth Dirt Track was canceled due to rain.
Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team are scheduled to compete with the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars as part of the fourth annual Road America Challenge on Saturday, June 8 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The event, which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car series and PDTR Grand Nationals, will have grandstand gates opening at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track” action commencing at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems
Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to welcome Petersen Septic Systems back as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.
Since opening its doors in Valders, Wis. in 2012, Petersen Septic Systems LLC has provided premier septic tank service and the most reliable septic system installation and repair in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the surrounding Lakeshore area.
“We offer our services to industrial, institutional, residential, new construction, commercial and municipal accounts,” Petersen Septic Systems Owner David Petersen said. “Customer service is our utmost priority. We do every job as it was in our own homes. Our experience is second to none in the area. Prior to opening the business, I worked for Tuschl Septic Systems from 2004 until owner Chuck Tuschl retired.”
The list of regular services Petersen Septic Systems offers includes septic pump repairs, test drilling/test boring, sewage treatment systems, septic tank removal, septic tank installation, water line repair, oil testing and perc testing.
“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”
Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
(PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award Highlights Tough Weekend for Andy Forsberg
PETERSEN MEDIA: Entering this past weekend’s Dave Bradway Jr Memorial event at Placerville Speedway with three consecutive strong weekends under his belt, Andy Forsberg had hopes of another good weekend but when it was all said and done a tough weekend was highlighted by a very cherished Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award on Saturday night.
“It was not a great weekend result wise, but finally winning the Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award on Saturday night was definitely something that I will look at as a career highlight,” Andy Forsberg said. “Mike Avilla was a huge supporter of us in Northern CA before his passing, and he was just a good person. We had some good times, and to win this in his honor is something I’ve been trying to do since it’s inception in 2012.”
The double header weekend featured Sprint Car Challenge Tour action on Friday night and NARC competition on Saturday.
Friday night’s SCCT show saw 40 cars pack into the pit area and Forsberg kicked the night off by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in 10th fastest in his qualifying flight.
Starting and finishing fifth in his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver locked directly into the 35-lap feature event where he secured the 20th starting position.
On the slick racing surface, Forsberg was slowly able to work his way forward as he climbed into 16th by the time the yellow flag flew. The ensuring double file restart saw him charge into turns one and two when he hooked the thick cushion that built up and ended up getting upside down. While he was okay, there were a couple of issues that were unable to be repaired in the work area and his night came to a close.
Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial with the NARC series, Forsberg got off to a fantastic start with the 33-car field as he earned the Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award.
Finishing second in his heat race, Forsberg transferred into the Dash where the vaunted eight pill lined him up in the fourth row of the six-lap shootout.
Unable to improve his feature event starting position, Forsberg rolled off eighth for the 40-lap feature event, but would not stay there long.
The opening laps of the feature event slowed heavily by stoppages; Forsberg was able to pick up spots when the action was green. Working into fifth by the third lap, Forsberg jumped into fourth following an open red on the fifth lap, and worked hard for a spot on the podium.
Getting into third at the halfway point, Forsberg ran there for a pir of laps before his car started to go away and he drifted back to fifth on the 24th lap.
Searching for grip, Forsberg was able to get his wing back as he slipped into sixth. On the 33rd lap, the Auburn, CA driver tripped the cushion in turns three and four, but with how thick it was, it packed his front end with mud and brought him to an instant stop.
That also brought his night to an instant end.
“I just made a mistake there and got over the cushion,” Forsberg said. “Usually, it’s not detrimental when that happens, but with how thick it was tonight it brought me to a stop and high centered me. It was good to be really competitive in the 410ci, I just wish we could have finished the deal out.”
Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races-14, Wins-1, Top 5’s-5, Top 10’s-6
ON TAP: After a consecutive month of double header weekends, Forsberg will solely be in action on Saturday night as the SCCT travels to Petaluma Speedway.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.
You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.
Tony Gomes 7th at Sprint Car Challenge Tour Portion of Bradway Memorial
PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back to action on Friday night in Placerville, CA, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports scored a seventh place finish with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour during the opening night of the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial.
“It was nice to finally have an event-free night where we didn’t have to make a trip to the work area,” Tony Gomes said with a smile. “I didn’t quite qualify as good as I needed to, but I was in a good position to race for a Dash spot I just couldn’t make it happen in our heat.”
Timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in 7th fastest in his qualifying flight with 40 cars checked into the pit area on Friday evening.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Modesto, CA driver chased after Luke Hayes and Justin Sanders but was unable to make any headway as he ended up finishing third which did lock him into the feature event.
On the slick Placerville Speedway surface, Gomes lined up in the sixth row for the 35-lap Dave Bradway Jr Memorial opening night feature event.
Having a solid start to the feature event, Gomes wasted no time working into the Top-10 as he jumped into ninth on the opening lap before taking over eighth on the race’s 10th circuit.
Slipping back to 10th at the halfway point of the feature event, Gomes took advantage of another’s miscue on 26th lap and was back into ninth. Moving into eighth just a lap later, he continued to press as the laps clicked off.
Working into seventh on the 30th lap, Gomes went on to cap his night off with his fourth Top-10 of the season with C&M Motorsports.
“I am very thankful that Cody and Mandi provide me such a great racecar to compete in each and every week,” Gomes added. “Big thanks to Cody, Bobby, and John for working hard and always keeping our pit area fun and loose. I am really excited that we are getting into the summer months and can get into the full swing of things.”
The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.
ON TAP: C&M Motorsports will be right back in action on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-5, Wins-0, Top 5’s-0, Top 10’s-4
STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.
Tulsa Speedway, Creek County host USL this weekend
By John Rittenoure
GLENPOOL, Okla. (June 3, 2024) - It has been well over a
month since the Ortco Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto
Repair last raced. However, that will change this weekend with back-to-back
nights of racing.
Friday Tulsa Speedway will host the USL and Rees Moran is
leading the points race after posting wins at Red Dirt Raceway and Creek
County Speedway earlier this season. However, Moran only holds a five-point
lead over Brock Cottrell.
The top 13 in points will earn tow money in addition to the
regular payout. The top five will earn $100 each with 6-13 picking up $50.
Pit gates open at 5 p.m. Friday. Hot laps are slated for 7
followed by racing at 7:30.
Saturday the United Sprint League returns to Creek County
Speedway. The top 13 in points, if they maintain perfect attendance, will
once again pick up their share of tow money. In addition to tow money all
drivers that race on Friday will have their Creek County draw fee waived on
Saturday.
Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday with racing getting underway
at 7:30.
USL Top 10: 1. Rees Moran, 307; 2. Brock Cottrell, 302; 3.
Joshua Tyre, 291; 4. Tim Kent, 287; 5. Matt Sherrell, 279; 6. Elizabeth
Phillips, 277; 7. Jimmy Forrester, 274; 8. Noah Harris, 273; 9. Justin
Patocka, 269; 10. Johnny Kent, 259.
About United Sprint League
Owned by Michael Tyre, the USL sanctions 360 two-barrel /
305 non-wing sprint car events throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states
with goals of supporting sponsors and providing fans the the opportunity to
enjoy the excitement of non-wing sprint car racing.
Website: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1794.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSprintLeague.
About Ortco Inc.
Ortco Inc. manufactures qualify oilfield parts from American
made bar and shaped steel on computerized CNC machinery. Products are then
Heat Treated, coated for rust prevention, and warehoused for shipments
across the globe. Ortco also utilizes high quality investment castings for
safety clamps and various tongs.
Website: http://OrtcoInc.com.
United Sprint League Marketing Partners
Ortco, Inc., Same Day Auto Repair, Speed Stix Shocks, D&G Contracting, DFR Discount Tire, Passing Points Podcast, Kent Fireworks, Hoss Media.
Many Winners and Tight Points Battles Highlight Start to the Huset's Speedway Season Entering Frankman Motor Company Night This Sunday
Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 3, 2024) - Parity has been paramount throughout the first handful of races at Huset's Speedway this season.
There have been 11 different feature winners in a dozen main events thus far and the championship battle is less than a dozen points in two of the three premier divisions heading into Frankman Motor Company Night this Sunday.
The closest contest is in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks as the top nine drivers are within nine points of each other. Tim Dann currently leads the championship standings with a four-way tie for second between John Hoing, Zach Olivier, Matt Steuerwald and Cory Yeigh all six points behind Dann.
Tyler Rabenberg is atop the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings by 11 points over Brady Donnohue. Dusty Ballenger is one point behind Donnohue with Shayle Bade 15 points out of the lead and Brandon Halverson 18 points behind Rabenberg.
Kaleb Johnson has built the biggest lead with a 33-point advantage in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars. Christopher Thram ranks second with Sam Henderson four points behind him. Mark Dobmeier is 43 points out of the top spot and Justin Henderson is one point behind Dobmeier.
Yeigh became the track's first repeat winner of the season last Sunday when his second triumph of the year came during the 10 th A Main. Other winners this year include: Tyler Drueke, Tim Kaeding, Anthony Macri and Daison Pursley in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars; Brylee Gough and Olivier in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks; and Ballenger, Monty Ferriera, Andrew Sullivan and Cole Vanderheiden in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Sunday.
Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .
2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -
Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :
Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); and Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26)
Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:
Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); and Zach Olivier - 1 (May 27)
Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:
Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)
UP NEXT -
Sunday for Frankman Motor Company Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series
HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD
X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway
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HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -
Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
SCCT Top-5 Highlights Bradway Weekend for Cole Macedo
PETERSEN MEDIA- Spending his weekend in Placerville, CA competing with the
both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the Northern Auto Racing Club, Cole
Macedo recorded a fifth place finish on Friday night before a hard fought
11thplace finish on Saturday.
“It wasn’t the weekend that we had in mind, but it wasn’t
for lack of effort,” Cole Macedo said. “Friday night the only really thing
that hurt was a bad Dash draw, but on Saturday I put us in an early hole
qualifying.”
The weekend came to life on Friday night as the Sprint Car
Challenge Tour pres by Elk Grove Ford took center stage at Placerville
Speedway to open up the annual Dave Bradway Jr Memorial.
Macedo got the weekend underway by timing the Tarlton and
Son Inc./Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales No. 21 in
second fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Macedo battled
hard with Michael Faccinto for the top spot which was an automatic berth on
the front row of the Dash if he could get to it. Battling tooth and nail
with Faccinto, Macedo ultimately ended up second and still earned a Dash
spot for his efforts.
Pulling the eight in the redraw, Macedo went eighth to sixth
in the Dash and that ultimately lined him up in the third row for the 35-lap
feature Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event.
On the slick racing surface, Macedo lost a couple of spots
in the early laps and found himself trapped back in eighth and ninth for
much of the feature event. With eighth laps to go, he was able to make a
couple of swift moves and work into fifth late in the feature event.
When the dust settled, Macedo held the position and capped
the opener off in fifth.
Saturday night saw the attention turn to the Northern Auto
Racing Club as the 410ci’s took over for the Saturday night finale.
Getting off to a big of a tough start on Saturday, Macedo
timed in 11th quickest in time trials as he fought a thick cushion that his
built up early in the night. Finishing sixth in his heat, Macedo was forced
into the ‘B’ where a fourth place finish put him in the 40-lap Dave Bradway
Memorial feature event.
Lining up shotgun on the field, Maced did a great job of
keeping his nose clean as the early goings of the race were mired by
numerous stoppages.
Once things were able to get into a rhythm, Macedo was able
to work his way forward as he slowly worked towards the Top-10.
Getting into 10th with five to go, Macedo was up into ninth
a lap later before a slight misstep saw him fall back to 11thwhere he
ultimately finished.
“It was just a tough weekend, but like I said, the guys
worked hard and we kept at it,” Macedo added. “Super thankful to both the
Tarlton and Dyson families for supporting our race team so much and putting
us in a great spot to be competitive each night we check into the pit area.”
Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son
Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst,
Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod
Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for
their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 13, Wins: 2, Top 5’s: 10, Top 10’s:
11.
ON TAP: Cole Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports are idle this
week, but they return to action in a big way as they will reunite with the
NARC Series for Northwest Speedweek which kick off on June 12th at Southern
Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR.
STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.
Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Extend SCCT Winning Streak
PETERSEN MEDIA- When you’re hot, you’re hot, and right now Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports are absolutely sizzling as Sanders found himself in Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory lane for the fourth time in four events on Friday night to open the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial Weekend at Placerville Speedway.
“For whatever reason I can’t seem to qualify well at Placerville Speedway, but it’s a different story when we get to racing,” Justin Sanders said. “I had a great battle with Shane Hopkins during the feature and he did a fantastic job running the bottom and hitting his marks. I tried to stay patient and luckily I was able to get the lead back and pick up the win.”
With 40 cars checked in for Sprint Car Challenge Tour pres. by Elk Grove Ford action on Friday night, the Aromas, CA driver timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.
Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders needed to pick up the win to earn a berth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, and when the green flag flew he was hard on the throttle and jumped out front.
Pacing the field from start to finish, Sanders picked up the win and was solidly in the Dash. Pulling the ‘one’ in the redraw, Sanders put on an exhibition of speed in the Dash as he raced to the win convincingly and earned the pole for the 35-lap feature event.
When the feature event came to life, Sanders continued to do what he had done all night and that was get a great jump. Racing into the lead, Sanders began pounding the thick Placerville Speedway cushion that had built up at both ends of the speedway.
Working the high, scary side of the speedway, he soon felt pressure from Shane Hopkins who was methodically rolling the bottom groove.
On the eighth lap, Hopkins was able to get drive off turn for and take the race lead as Sanders quickly went from hunted, to hunter.
Never wavering, Sanders continued to work the cushion as they got into traffic and it turned into a very exciting battle with Hopkins. Exchanging the spot a few times over the course of the next 18 laps, Sanders powered back into the lead on the 25th circuit.
Leading the way the final 10-laps, Sanders went on to capture his fourth consecutive Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event win, and fifth straight dating back to the November season finale.
“These races are not easy to win, and this SCCT has such a strong field that shows up night in and night out,” Sanders added. “This is really a testament to how hard this team works, and an ode to all the great sponsors who put us in such a great position to be at our best.”
The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.
BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 5, Wins- 4, Top-5’s-5, Top-10’s-5
ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders continue to run with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they invade Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night.
Dietrich continues winning ways with Sunday Selinsgrove triumph; Ohio Sprint Speedweek begins Friday
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 3, 2024) – Success continues to be the underlying theme for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only securing three consecutive top-ten scores in their recent three-race sweep through Central Pennsylvania, but accumulating two podiums and a victory in the process, the triumph occurring in a Sunday stop at Selinsgrove Speedway on June 2.
The Selinsgrove victory, Dietrich’s sixth triumph of the season and worth $5,000, lined up to be a perfect case of redemption, as he was denied by one position just one night prior in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute worth $10,119-to-win. Double-D did his best to grab a hold of the five-figure payday, but Troy Wagaman Jr. held strong, keeping Dietrich at bay even when the Gettysburg native attempted a last corner dive through turns three and four.
As noted, it was a three-for-three weekend for Dietrich in the top-ten category, opening action with a ninth-place score at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 31.
“We wanted that win at Lincoln, but getting the ‘W’ last night at Selinsgrove is a pretty solid consolation prize. It’s been a pretty incredible few weeks. We’ll work to keep this going through Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, said. “Just hats off to the entire team, and to our fans. They hung tough through the bad times and now we get to celebrate the good times. See everyone in Ohio.”
COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate beginning at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7.
SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 6 Top-Fives: 18 Top-Tens: 21
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Thiel with WoO top-ten at Beaver Dam; Davenport, IRA double all on the
table
Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 3, 2024) – A weather shortened weekend for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, but nonetheless, success was still the overall outcome, concluding his one-night stay at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with a top-ten result against the Greatest Show On Dirt. Thiel, who is still chasing a first-ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series score, finished tenth in his top-ten appearance, maintaining his place within the feature frontrunners after starting one position better.
Dubbed the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial, Thiel’s Beaver Dam preliminary effort included the 13th-fastest qualifying time of 31 entries, followed by a third-place finish during heat race competition.
“We wanted another shot at them on Saturday, but we’ll take our Friday results and move forward,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “A great effort by this entire team. It’s been a challenge to find some rhythm this year, but we’re getting there. Taking things one race at a time is the key.
“We’re keeping an eye on the weather with a chance of making the trip to Davenport tomorrow,” Thiel added. “If that doesn’t work out, we’ll see everyone at Plymouth and Angell Park.”
ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a High Limit
Racing Midweek Money Series program at Davenport Speedway in Davenport,
Iowa, on Tuesday, June 4, followed by back-to-back IRA Outlaw Sprint Series
starts at Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway on June 8-9. Thiel’s
visit to Davenport is weather pending.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 4
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at
Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished
fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in
Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of
Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners:
Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total
Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping,
Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats,
Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis,
Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.
LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports
Westfall consistent in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit
Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FOREST, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – It was a weekend to be proud of for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, eventually capping Knoxville Raceway’s Corn Belt Clash with not only speed, but consistency, collecting back-to-back 12th-place scores and a heat race victory to boot. Westfall’s weekend at the Sprint Car Capital of the World will prove vital, as the annual Eastern Storm, featuring six programs in 2024, is set to launch in just over a week.
As expressed, Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished 12th in each of his weekend outcomes, kicking things off with a heat race victory on Friday, May 31. Although feature results were exactly the same, it was Saturday’s that proved to be the most notable, advancing four positions after starting 16th on the Corn Belt Clash finale lineup.
“It’s always great getting back to Knoxville. It’s the Sprint Car Capital of the World for a reason and we were thrilled for the opportunity to get back there,” Westfall noted. “We have a little bit of a break before we get things going with the Eastern Storm. Kinda like Knoxville, we enjoy the opportunity to visit Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It’s a special place to race and the fans are really passionate. It should be a great trip.”
ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC
National Sprint Cars campaign with the six-race Eastern Storm set to
commence June 11 at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water,
DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.
STATS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 4
HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in
Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National
Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3.
Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on
Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.
Wilson 11th with Greatest Show On Dirt; Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate ahead ByTyler Altmeyer Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – A last minute plan to join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, certainly paid off for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, not only qualifying for Friday’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial main event, but racing on to finish 11th; a two spot jump after starting 13th for the 30-lap contest.
For Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, the A-Main outcome was a perfect momentum kick, set to continue his 2024 campaign with nine straight days of FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition commencing Friday, June 7, at Attica Raceway Park. Certainly no stranger to Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Wilson is a former event champion, securing his first and only Speedweek title in 2015.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature stepped in and ruined the $20,000-to-win Jim Boyd Memorial finale at Beaver Dam Raceway; the event has been postponed until July 10.
“Feels good to get back to Beaver Dam with the World of Outlaws. It really wasn’t our intended plan, but things just kinda worked out and we were happy to make the trip. It would have been better to get both nights in, but it was a nice momentum and scenery change heading into Speedweek,” Wilson explained. “A big thanks to everyone who helped us get back into race mode for the weekend. We’ve had some off track bad luck, but we’re hoping a solid Speedweek will help us wash the slate clean and really get the second half of the year rolling in the right direction.”
ON DECK: If all goes according to plan, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate beginning at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7.
SPECIAL THANKS: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including:
Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics
Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic
Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/ X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com. Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 3 Top-tens: 5 Wins: 0
Chris Andrews with momentum shift at Attica; Multiple Ohio Sprint
Speedweek rounds ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – The 2024 season has been a rocky one for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but despite the ups and downs, the team out of Sandusky, Ohio, is finally beginning to find some rhythm, collecting their first top-ten result of the season in a Friday night Ohio Sprint Speedweek tune-up at Attica Raceway Park.
Andrews, driver of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, No. 15C sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, kicking-off the evening program with a four-spot jump from seventh to third during heat race competition. As hinted, the Friday night outcome was important on two fronts, not only padding Andrews’ 2024 stat sheet, but giving the northwest Ohio native a key surge of momentum – just in time for FAST on Dirt’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule that is set to launch Friday, June 7, at Attica Raceway Park.
Although unable to repeat top-ten success, Chris Andrews concluded his recent weekend of competition with a 15th-place score at “The Track That Action Built” on Saturday, June 1, launching his preliminary effort with the fastest overall qualifying time.
“A lot of high points this weekend, and we’ll take it. A great way to roll into Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” Andrews noted. “As of now, we’re going to enter four of the nine nights, but that could change pending how things kick-off at Attica on Friday. If things start off on the right foot, we may hit a few more. It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about Speedweek.”
ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign
with multiple rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring FAST on Dirt, set to
take part in competition at Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway,
Waynesfield Raceway Park, and Millstream Speedway.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their
marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet
Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto
Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 1
The Boss hard charges in Lincoln’s Steve Smith Tribute;
Back to the Pigeon Hills June 8
Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
HANOVER, Pa. (June 3, 2024) – It was a fabulous effort at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway for JJ Loss and JKL Racing, not only improving six positions to secure their top result of the season, but “The Boss” out of nearby Hanover, Pennsylvania, simultaneously secured the evening’s hard charger award – awarded to the competitor who advances the most feature positions.
In all, a sound Steve Smith Tribute effort for the 17-year-old, transferring through his respective heat race before starting 17th on the $10,119-to-win grid. Loss and his family-owned operation raced on to finish 11th in the 35-lap contest, already aiming for more, and better, when they return to the Pigeon Hills on Saturday, June 8.
“Overall, just a great effort all night long. We had to dig ourselves out of a hole, but it all worked out and I’m proud of what we accomplished,” Loss, driver of the Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, said. “An up and down year for us in some respect, but we’re a young team. The bad comes with the good, but we’re never down and out. We’re having fun and that’s the most important thing.”
ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit
to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, June 8.
SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners:
Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil
Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade
Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so
by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
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Eliason notches top-ten at Lawrenceburg; Big money week ahead for High Limit Racing
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) notched another mark in the High Limit Racing top-ten column during the recent weekend, doing so on the highbanks of Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. In all, a sound performance for the Visalia, California, native, timing in fourth-quick overall before finishing second in his respective heat race.
Eliason, who now owns 15 top-tens on the season, raced on to finish sixth in Lawrenceburg’s $12,000-to-win River Rage, advancing one position from the inside of row four.
Despite eventually concluding their weekend with a 15th-place outcome at Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, on Sunday, June 2, Eliason and RSR are eager and ready to move forward, aiming big at a major money week through the Midwest beginning Tuesday, June 4, at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa.
“A solid Friday effort for everyone at Ridge & Sons Racing. Didn’t have the outcome we wanted at Butler on Sunday, but there’s plenty ahead to focus on,” Eliason, driver of the Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, expressed. “A lot of money on the line in upcoming visits to Davenport and I-70. A few wins would be a great and obvious momentum shift for our team.”
ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing campaign with a big money week across the Midwest, kicking things off with a $20,000-to-win Midweek Money Series event at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 4, followed by the two-day Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. The RRFR finale will award a $26,000 payday.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.
Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 15
SPECIAL THANKS: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center, Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Reutzel continues consistent ways at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 3, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – Two days at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, resulted in back-to-back top-five scores for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), doing so during the facility’s Corn Belt Clash (featuring the USAC National Sprint Cars) on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1.
Concluding as his top result of the weekend, Reutzel, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, kicked-off his two-day campaign at the Sprint Car Capital of the World with a 360 sprint car start on Friday, May 31, capping the event with a runner-up finish to local standout, Jamie Ball. The Clute, Texas, native rallied big in the final two circuits, claiming third with three to go and eventually second on the white flag lap. Unfortunately, Ball was too strong and too far gone.
Just one night later, Reutzel and RSR finished fourth in the 410 sprint car portion of the weekend program, maintaining their place within the top-five after starting just two positions better. With all results considered, “A-Aron” is currently second in the Knoxville Raceway 410 standings, trailing Altoona, Iowa’s Austin McCarl by a mere two markers. Impressive enough, Reutzel and RSR now own 16 top-ten scores on the season, 14 of which within the top-five including five triumphs.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue
their 2024 campaign with a busy week across the Hawkeye State, kicking
things off with a visit to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for a High
Limit Racing Midweek Money Series program on Tuesday, June 4, followed by a
return visit to the famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on
Saturday, June 8. The High Limit Midweek Money Series “Duel at Davenport”
will award a $20,000 top prize.
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in
Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the
$10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger
Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale
Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th
to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in
Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in
Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during
High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday,
May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May
11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360
competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during
410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1.
Stats:
Wins: 5
Top-Fives: 14
Top-Tens: 16
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their
marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L
Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The
P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
SUMMER MONTHS JUNE AND JULY HEAT UP WILMOT RACEWAY SCHEDULE
(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, June 2, 2024)--The unofficial start
of summer has begun with Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season getting into full
swing.
A sun drenched crowd was treated to an outstanding performance by the
Monster Truck Throwdown special event on a reset Sunday afternoon, June 2,
after rains washed out the originally planned event on June 1.
Action on the 3/8-mile banked oval resumes on Saturday, June 8 with Family
Night Checkered Flag Giveaway featuring 11-75 IRA Lightning Sprints, Auto
Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints Powered by Gandrud Performance earning
Catalyst Exhibits Wilmot points as well, plus B&L Office Furniture powered
by Great American Tire & Auto Repair Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars and
Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products Wings 604 Crate
Engine Winged Sprint Cars.
June 8 Grandstands open at 5 pm with on track activity at 5:30 pm followed
by racing at 6:45 pm. Grandstand admission is $15.00 for everyone ages 13 &
Over, ages 12 & under admitted free. Pits open at 3 pm with all pit passes
$30.00. For updates phone track side race line 262-862-2090 or check
official website wilmotraceway.com or track Facebook page.
Newly opened Culver's of Paddock Lake hosts a motorsports and street vehicle
Cruisin' Night 4 p.m. until dark Wednesday, June 12. Youngsters are invited
to bring the family to see competitors from Wilmot Raceway and other area
racing facilities display their machines allowing an up close and personal
look.
Let's Go Racing Motorsports Report hosted by Mike Babicz will be
broadcasting its podcast live from the show on 216TheNet and Let's Go Racing
Facebook pages along with 216 Creator Studio You Tube.
Starting off a twinbill for Father's Day weekend Friday, June 14 is Badger
Truck & Tractor Pull with Combine Demolition Derby.
Bumper to Bumper IRA Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars return highlighting the
Father's Day Spectacular Saturday, June 15 plus WingLESS Sprints, Unified
Street Stocks and Bandits.
USAC National Sprint Cars make their only appearance of the season at the
historic Wilmot oval on Saturday, June 22. Wilmot/Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints
along with IRA Lightning Sprints round out the one of a kind all sprint car
spectacular program.
Saturday Night Thunder closes out the schedule for the month on June 29
featuring Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds in their only scheduled
appearance of the month, Street Stocks and Bandits
Carload and Fireworks Night is Wilmot's pre-Independence Day Holiday event
Tuesday, July 2. Winged 604 Crate Powered Sprint Cars, WingLESS Sprints and
Bandits provide the on track action. Racing Roundup hosted by Jim Tretow
will have a live broadcast from the Raceway.
Wilmot Raceway's Body Craft M3 Custom Graphics Pace Truck will be in the
traditional Village of Antioch July 4 Parade. Several other drivers can
usually be found at other area celebrations and parades.
Featuring on and off track fun and excitement starts off with a pre-race
event evening party with activities and music on Thursday, July 11 to get
things going for the two-day NOS Energy World of Outlaw Sprints in the Larry
Hillerud Classic which features the traveling national winged warriors
Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. WingLESS Sprints complete the card
both nights.
Post-race Friday, July 12 will have activities and live music.
Anderson's Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast starts things off Saturday, July 13
as 11-time IRA Champion and 2023 Wilmot regular season 410 Winged Sprint Car
Championship winner Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Wisconsin
home, has his title marketing partner head up a great way to start the day.
Mid-day activities and live music will get the fans and competitors ready
for the night's action.
Following a week off, Saturday Night Thunder on July 27 features an all
sprint car card with wingLESS, Winged 604 crate sprints and lightning
sprints scheduled.
A first for Wilmot with the World of Outlaw Late Models coming into town on
a special Monday program, July 29. IMCA modifieds wind out the card.
Current unofficial point leaders heading into June are Brian Strane Jr.,
14-year-old IRA Lightning Sprints competitor. Second generation competitor
Rusty Egan of Round Lake Beach, IL leads the WingLESS. Kenosha's Blake
Kreuser heads up the Unified Street Stocks. Joel Crowbridge of Union Grove,
Scott Neitzel of Beaver Dam, Austin Orth of Salem leads the Bandits.
For information and tickets to most Wilmot Raceway events check the official
track website. The World of Outlaws Sprints tickets are available at SLS
Promotions site exclusively as this is a leased event and Wilmot Raceway
does not handle ticket sales.
Submitted by Michael H. Babicz
WNY Doubleheader Kicks off June for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (Ransomville, NY) | To kick off the month of June, the Empire Super Sprints are set to head to Western NY for a doubleheader weekend. For the only time in 2024, the tour will make a stop at the Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, NY on Friday night and at the Freedom Motorsports Park in Delevan, NY on Saturday night.
Friday’s trip to the Ransomville Speedway will again pay tribute to Ron Lux in the 25 lap Ron Lux Memorial paying $2,000 to win. Lux competed in the supermodified division at Oswego Speedway where he was a champion, along with the USAC sanctioned sprint car events. His career came to an untimely end in 1966, as Lux succumbed to injuries sustained in a USAC sprint car crash at the age of 28.
On Saturday, the tour moves an hour and a half south to the Freedom Motorsports Park. Saturday’s event at Freedom will be one of the highest paying tour events of the season, with $4,800 being added to the purse in memory of Julia Horton. The added prize money has been distributed through the field – the A-Main will pay $4,000 to win, $600 for 10th and $400 to start! Last year at Freedom, it was Jonathan Preston who was victorious.
The weekends Cobra Coaches Dash Series dashes will pay $125 to the winner of the four lap affair each night courtesy of IndyKart Raceway Indoor Karting. IndyKart is an authentic indoor racing experience where drivers can compete in professional, fully electric racing karts at speeds of over 45mph on a European-style racing circuit.
Pricing information and a full order of events for the weekends on-track action can be found on both Ransomville and Freedoms websites and social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.
For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), Twitter (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).
The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Friday, June 7 – Ransomville Speedway - Ransomville, NY ($2,000 to Win Ron Lux Memorial)
Saturday, June 8 – Freedom Motorsports Park – Delevan, NY ($4,000 to Win)
Saturday, June 15 – Evans Mills Raceway Park – Evans Mills, NY ($3,000 to win Kevin Ward Jr. Memorial Asphalt Spectacular)
Randall back on top at Knoxville; Duel at Davenport with
High Limit next
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) - It was another weekend
to remember for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, not only concluding their
two-day sweep at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with back-to-back
top-ten appearances, but securing their second 410 sprint car victory in the
process, doing so in Knoxville’s Corn Belt Clash finale (featuring the USAC
National Sprint Cars) on Saturday, June 1.
Randall, driver of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your Alternative,
Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream,
AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, started third on Saturday’s
grid, eventually working his way forward before earning command over Don
Droud Jr. on lap 12. A winning theme all night long, the Waco, Texas, native
launched his evening effort with an impressive two spot bump to win his
respective heat race.
“You just gotta want it,” Randall expressed. “I want it so
bad for myself and this whole (TKS Motorsports) team. They’ve given me one
of the best opportunities I’ve had to compete at the top level. Starting in
third, I was trying to be a little patient. It was super fast, and I knew
lapped traffic would be my best bet. It kind of worked out for me. It just
feels amazing to be standing here in Victory Lane, and we look forward to
the future.”
As noted, Randall and TKS Motorsports earned back-to-back
top-tens on the weekend, opening Knoxville Raceway’s Corn Belt Clash with a
seventh-place score during 360 sprint car competition on Friday, May 31; his
night started with the fastest qualifying time.
ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a
busy week across the Hawkeye State, kicking things off with a visit to
Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for a High Limit Racing Midweek Money
Series program on Tuesday, June 4, followed by a return visit to the famous
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 8. The High Limit
Midweek Money Series "Duel at Davenport" will award a $20,000 top prize.
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com
2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 12
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE
Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13.
Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on
Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville
Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee
County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in
Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall
earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25.
Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May
25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday,
May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday,
June 1.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial
Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice
Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch &
Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ
Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar
Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central
Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms,
Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson
Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com
Schatz sixth in Jim Boyd Memorial opener; North Dakota
and Minnesota all ahead
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 3460 (-58)
Date: Friday, May 31st
Event: Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial Opener
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 6th (3rd)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 3, 2024) - Another World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Series start resulted in another World of Outlaws top-ten
performance for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, this
time finishing sixth in the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial opener at Beaver Dam
Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 31.
It was a consistent evening on the whole for the ten-time
World of Outlaws champion, not only concluding competition with the
aforementioned top-ten, but opening his evening with the sixth-fastest time
of 31 entries, racing on to finish second in his respective heat race.
Schatz eventually concluded all preliminary action third in the evening’s
dash - his eventual A-Main starting position.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature, as she’s done so many times
already in 2024, interfered with the Jim Boyd Memorial finale set for
Saturday, June 1. The $20,000-to-win contest will now be hosted on
Wednesday, July 10.
Donny Schatz and his Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford
Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts,
Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car will
roll into the month of June on the back of 22 top-ten scores in 25 World of
Outlaws A-Mains. The Fargo, North Dakota, native - who will visit River
Cities Speedway in his next Series outing - is currently third in the WoO
championship standings, trailing David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports by 58
markers.
ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with their first visits to North
Dakota and Minnesota for 2024. First up is the Don Mack Classic at River
Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, June 7, and then it’s over to
Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday, June 8.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all
of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance,
Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1,
Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels
Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz
Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 25
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 11
Top-10s: 22
Rain Claims Speedweek Finale, Dave Blaney Named Champion
(Franklin, PA May 2, 2024): Persistent drizzle through the afternoon doomed the final night of Western Pennsylvania Speedweek at Tri-City Raceway Park. “We tried to wait it out,” said new owner Josh Shiffer. “Although there was no deluge, the track took too much moisture through the afternoon to be run in for the night’s racing,” he added.
The show will not be rescheduled.
Speedweek points became official upon the cancellation. Dave Blaney was recognized as the 2024 champion. He scored second place finishes at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in round one, and at Sharon Speedway, in round three. In between, he had a top five finish at Lernerville Speedway. His brother, Dale, was credited with second in the points, with two-time and defending champion A. J. Flick in third. Tim Shaffer was fourth, with Mark Smith in fifth.
Racing will resume at Tri City Raceway Park next Sunday, June 9, with a four-division program. Topping the card will be the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, and the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars will provide the support.
Remember that pit gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectator
gates at 4 p.m. Regular event ticket pricing will apply. Any fans or racers
with wrist bands or rain checks can use them at any future event for an even
exchange in value.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill
Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds),
Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH
Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri
City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not
updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at
3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be
presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May
through Labor Day weekend.
Every Driver Can Taste Victory at Ohio Sprint Speedweek
Although there will only be nine main events, drivers will have ample opportunity to taste victory during FAST On Dirt's 42nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek, with help from Victory Fuel. The perfect drink to keep you hydrated and energized has come on board to sponsor the fourth heat race at all 2024 FAST events. In addition to heat race cash, a cooler full of free Victory Fuel Throttle Punch and Lucky Lemon Electrolyte Water will be available to all the drivers to stay fresh during the grueling nine consecutive nights.
"We are very proud to get Kevin and Jordan involved with Speedweek", said Aaron Fry, promoter of the FAST series. "The Swindell name has a lot of history throughout the early years of Speedweek", he went on to add, "three- or four-day weekends get tough on race teams' stamina, so we feel this is a fantastic fit to keep our drivers safer and healthier with Victory Fuel". Victory Fuel's sponsored Junior Sprint car will be on display in merchandise row at all nine races for fans to see how many young drivers get started in wing car racing. "We are excited to bring our Junior Sprint to the track for young race fans to sit in & fans of all ages to check out. Our 8 & 10 year old boys love to share their passion for sprint car racing and Victory Fuel" said Victory Fuel Sales Representative, Tanya Conley. "We have fun things planned for the fans traveling and camping with us during the series and are looking forward to an epic week of Ohio Sprint car racing". Victory Fuel is proudly made in the USA and can be ordered online at www.drinkvictory.com and at several tracks and stores throughout the USA.
Victory Fuel joins Tub-O-Towels, Ti22 Performance, Helms & Sons Construction, Hoosier Racing Tires, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, NAPA of Fremont, ALLmobility, and All Star Performance on the growing list of sponsors for the 42nd annual event. The action begins Friday, June 7th at Attica Raceway Park with consecutive nights at Fremont Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Millstream Speedway and finally, Saturday, June 15, wrapping up at Atomic Speedway.
Ryan Blaney Family Foundation Hosts Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Salisbury, NC–June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is having a fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa, with proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Des Moines.
Dinner with the Champions will be hosted at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame with Ryan, Dave, and Dale Blaney in attendance. For $100, attendees will be able to partake in a meet & greet with the Blaney’s while receiving dinner, having access to the Hall of Fame, and watching the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars compete at Knoxville Raceway!
The Blaney Family has many ties to not only dirt racing, but to Knoxville and Iowa, as a whole. Ryan Blaney’s mother, Lisa, is an Iowa native, and Ryan’s father, Dave, won the Knoxville National’s in 1997. Ryan’s uncle, Dale, has competed in the Knoxville Nationals multiple times throughout his career, and his grandfather, Lou, ran 4th in the Knoxville Nationals in 1974.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, having developed a connection with the organization after Lou’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and passing in 2009. Since then, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation has raised and donated over $1 Million to the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research and resources, such as the 24/7 hotline.
The NASCAR Cup Series is competing at Iowa Speedway the same weekend, making it the perfect opportunity to catch multiple forms of racing at one time! To find out more about the event or purchase tickets, visit: https://iowa.cbo.io
About the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Established in 2018, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is a 501(c)3
organization dedicated to supporting brain health causes, with focus on
Alzheimer's disease and concussion, that personally impacted the Blaney
Family. For more information on the Foundation or to donate, visit
www.RyanBlaneyFamilyFoundation.org and follow us on social media:
Facebook: Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Instagram: @rbfamfoundation
Twitter: @rbfamfoundation
BRODY ROA RACES TO THIRD PLACE FINISH IN 71 ST SALUTE TO INDY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
(Cypress, CA, May 30, 2024) Southern California Sprint car
racing star Brody Roa made it two podium finishes in a row when he placed
third last Saturday night in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint
Car Series Salute to Indy at Perris Auto Speedway. It was his fourth
top-four finish in five main event starts in 2024.
Things did not start the way Roa and car owner Jayson May would have liked. A small engine issue forced them to miss hot laps. However, in qualifying at the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval, Roa turned in a lap of 16.990. That was the ninth fastest time of the night and placed the Garden Grove, California racer on the outside of row two in the third heat race. The veteran steered the gorgeous #8M car to a third-place finish in the 10-lapper.
Roa, who won the prestigious Salute to Indy in 2021, started the 30-lap main event in ninth. He was around the top five in the first half of the competitive race, which was a fierce battle from the green to the checkered flag. However, in the last half of the race, the car and the veteran driver began to fly. Running the outside, he moved all the way up to the third-place spot. While he was closing in on second, he ran out of time and finished third.
Roa’s best lap of the main event, an 18.576, came on lap 19. It was the sixth fastest of the 17 drivers in the race, and it coincided with when he began to pick off cars. He passed six cars in the main event, which was the second-best of any driver.
“Yeah, it was good there in the feature,” Roa told the crowd after the race. “In some runs we were running everybody down and in other runs we were just kind of hanging. We were really good at the end. It is a positive night. We moved forward, we had some good speed, and we are gaining on it. Jason, his whole family, and all his helpers put this together. It is the nicest racecar out here. It is a pleasure to drive. I am glad I get to come every week and sit in it.”
Between the USAC/CRA Series and the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, Roa has started five main events. He has finished in the top four, four times. His results include two wins in the USCS.
This week, Roa, his wife Tailor, and daughters Addi and Rylee are on vacation. His next racing appearance is scheduled for June 8th when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield.
The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.
Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.
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Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results
03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main
03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke
04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main
04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out
05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main
05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
Reinhardt’s Memorial Day Weekend Brings Another Top-10 at
Williams Grove, Mixed Results with High Limit Racing
Bechtelsville, PA – May 31, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
The season has been a bit of a roller-coaster thus far for Kyle Reinhardt. He and his Capitol Renegade team have been working hard to get back to the consistent results they achieved in 2023.
The Memorial Day weekend provided multiple opportunities for
the team to find their groove.
QUICK RESULTS
DATE: May 24, 2024
Event: John Trone Tribute
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 8th (12)
DATE: May 26, 2024
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 53 cars, Qualifying 35th, Heat 3rd (1), B-main 13th (11)
DATE: May 28, 2024
Event: Thunder On The Hill
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Grandview Speedway
City, State: Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 42 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 5th (3), A-main 17th (20)
ANOTHER TOP TEN
The John Trone Tribute race at Williams Grove Speedway was the weekend kickoff for Reinhardt in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Capitol Renegade, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.
Reinhardt’s qualifying lap scored him 6th in the Group B qualifying results and put him on the outside of the front row for his heat race. He brought home a runner-up finish behind Danny Dietrich in that 8-lap qualifying race.
In the night’s 25-lap finale, Reinhardt took the green from outside row six. He jumped into the top ten on the opening circuit, then continued to push forward.
At the checkers, Reinhardt crossed the line 8th, logging his
second consecutive top-ten finish at the legendary oval.
MIXED BAG
Saturday night Port Royal Speedway, and every other track in the region, succumbed to the rain. The weather condensed the High Limit Series’ sanctioned Bob Weikert Memorial to a one-night event boasting $75,000 to the winner.
Sunday brought beautiful weather for the finale at ‘The Speed Palace’. Reinhardt timed 35th in the field of 53, then turned in a 3rd-place run in his heat. His points total after qualifying landed him in the B-main, where he finished 13th.
Aiming to regroup on Tuesday night with 42 teams on hand at Grandview Speedway’s High Limit Racing event, Reinhardt registered a solid time trial lap that ranked him 8th quickest in Group B.
A 5th place finish in his heat race put Reinhardt 20th on the grid for the A-main, which he converted into a 17th place finish.
“Port has been a struggle for me for the last few years but
I am making progress on my car everywhere else and definitely getting a more
consistent feel.”, Reinhardt commented on his up-and-down weekend.
UP NEXT
Reinhardt will take the upcoming weekend off. He will return
to action June 8th at Lincoln Speedway for the Elijah Hawkins Memorial.
SEASON STATS
12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 7 top 15’s, 9 top 20
Kyle Reinhardt powers off turn four at Port Royal Speedway
(Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COORS BANQUET BEER
History
Coors Banquet beer was first brewed 150 years ago. It was the original product brewed by Adolph Coors in Colorado when he first established his brewery in 1873.
Over those 150 years, Coors has not compromised their craft. Since day one Coors Banquet has been brewed only in Golden, Colorado, with Rocky Mountain spring water and Moravian barley.
The company celebrated their sesquicentennial on September 30th, 2023 with a huge street festival in the town where it all began – Golden, Colorado. This memorable event featured a lineup of live musical performances, local artisans, brewery tours, limited-edition merch, and great food and beer.
Support Local
Ace Distributing is a leading beverage wholesaler in South Central Pennsylvania, right in the heart of the racing community.
When you head to your favorite dirt track, you want your favorite ice cold beer to enjoy, right?. Ace services over 1,400 direct retail partners across Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.
That means you can pick up some Coors Banquet beer from your local distributor on the way to your favorite track!
Please drink responsibly!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2024 season.
Kyle can be contacted via kylereinhardt46@gmail.com.
ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT
Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.
Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com
Follow Kyle Reinhardt’s season at: A2DPR.com/latest-news
Facebook: Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing
Twitter: Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21
Instagram: Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21
Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.
Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.
Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor
Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to
all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers
Capitol Renegade
Coors Banquet Beer
E-Z-GO Golf Cars
Henry’s Wrecker Service
Maxim Chassis
FK Rod Ends
Kelly Racing Fuel
Arai Americas
KSE Racing Products
InTech Trailers
AL Driveline
DMI
Rider Racing Engines
Titan Wings
Simpson Race Products
BRADEN CHIARAMONTE COMES FROM THE BACK TO FINISH 12TH IN WILD MARYSVILLE MAIN
The Night of Destruction like conditions continued on through the remainder of the race, but Chiaramonte was able to steer clear of the chaos. By lap 11, he was up to 16th. Four laps later, he was another spot higher in the race standings. He was still 15th, ten laps later, when officials feared cars were going to run out of fuel due to all the yellow flag laps. So, they threw a red flag, allowing all teams to add fuel to make it to the end of the race.
Once the green flag flew again, Chiaramonte moved up to 14th on lap 27. He stayed there until the final circuit when he steered the Tiner/Hirst Slade Precision Shocks/Larry Davis Farms/System 1 Pro Ignition #94TH past one more car to finish 13th. Make that a hard-fought for, well earned 13th for the talented driver and the top-notch crew.
This Friday night’s race at the Placerville Speedway will be the lid lifter for the Dave Bradway Memorial. Chiaramonte has been to Placerville one time this year. That was on May 11th when he finished second in the Placerville 360 main event.
Friday’s show will be Adrian Blanco Jewelry Night. The main winner will collect prize money, valuable SCCT points, and a custom watch certificate from Adrian Blanco Jewelers.
The spectator gate at the famous banked red clay oval will open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors 62+, military, and Juniors 12-17 will get in for $22.00. Tickets for kids six to twelve are only $10, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets are available online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-053124 and at the ticket window on Friday.
The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway, log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
Chiaramonte would like to thank all his sponsors who have made his racing efforts possible. RTL Traffic Control, AM Ortega, OCC Motorsports, Hyper Racing, Chop Design, Adams Motors, Hacienda Casa Blanca Fine Mexican Dining, Evil Plus Injection, King Racing Products, Tiner/Hirst, and Keizer Wheels. If you would like to be a partner with one of America’s fastest-rising racing stars, please contact Daniel Chiaramonte via email at mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com or by calling (619) 988-7563.
Braden Chiaramonte’s 2024 Results
2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main
3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main
3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 1st A Main
3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS
3/30/24 Adobe Mountain Speedway Non-Wing 600 Outlaw Micro 1st A Main
4/6/24 Stockton Dirt Track Sprint Car Challenge Tour 14th A Main
4/19/24 Lemoore Jet Bowl Non-Wing Outlaw Micro 7th A Main
4/20/24 Merced Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 15th A Main
4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main
5/11/24 Silver Dollar Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
5/12/24 Placerville Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
5/18/24 Marysville Raceway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main
5/25/24 Marysville Raceway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main
Speedweek Finale And More at Tri City Raceway Park
(Franklin, PA May 29, 2024): The Sprint Cars return in full force to Tri City Raceway Park this Sunday, June 2. New owners, Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer, will host their first finale of the Western PA Speedweek, which was revived several seasons ago by former Tri City official Tyler Beichner. But there will be an addition to the program that will excite the open wheel enthusiasts. The RUSH Sprint Cars will make their debut as part of the Sunday Thunder racing program at the Venango County oval.
“Tri City has a rich tradition of Sprint Car racing, and we are proud to build upon that legacy by offering fans a double dose of Sprints on a regular basis,” Josh said. “Tri City has hosted the final round of Speedweek ever since Tyler brought the series back to life, and we are looking forward to the 2024 edition,” Josh added. “The RUSH Sprints will take this event to another level,” he concluded.
Bob Felmlee was the most recent winner in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. And he will be joined by two-time and defending track champion A.J. Flick, and more than a dozen other racers from the Western PA region. Flick is also a two-time Speedweek champion.
However, an impressive group of invaders will be on hand to challenge them. Last year’s Speedweek winner, Mark Smith, will be in from Central PA, along with Indiana’s Zane DeVault, the current points leader for the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series. Hall of Fame drivers like Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney are expected. Other pilots like New Yorker Matt Farnham, and Ohio’s Ricky Peterson, plus a couple of racers from “down under” will add depth to the field.
Beginning this week, the RUSH Sprint Cars will have a permanent home at Tri City and they will compete under the banner of 4 Your Car Connection. They will take the place of the Mini Stocks, which were suffering from low car counts. Gale Ruth, Jr., who owns five career RUSH wins at the track, will be gunning for his first track championship on the big oval.
Chad Reitz and Steve Slater will square off again in the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. Hayden Holden, Kole Holden, and Jimmy Holden will battle for the win and for family bragging rights, too.
The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will be the fourth division in action this weekend. Chris Schneider, Tim Bish, Doug Iorio, II, Pat Fielding, Matt Bernard, and Josh Seippel are just a few of the talented drivers who will be on hand.
The racing action will start at 6 p.m. Practice sessions for the two Sprint Car classes will start an hour earlier. Pit Gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectators can enter the grounds at 4 p.m.
Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this event.
Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11
to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper
identification, of course. Children (ages 10 and under) will be free, as
usual. Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of children ages 2 and
under, who will be admitted to the pits for $15.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill
Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds),
Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH
Sprint Cars).
All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.
Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).
Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri
City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not
updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at
3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be
presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May
through Labor Day weekend.
KRIKKE MOTORSPORT SWEEP AWARDS NIGHT
THE 2023-24 season was certainly a successful one for the Krikke Motorsport team and their driver Dayne Kingshott, and recently at the Burswood on the Swan in Perth they picked up their fair share of silver wear during the Sprintcar Entrants Group awards night.
In what has been one of Western Australia’s most competitive seasons in the 410 Sprintcar ranks, Kingshott, aboard the WA # 2 Mobil 1 / Bunbury Toyota supported Maxim, was the standout driver.
Running his fourth season with the Krikke Motorsport team, Kingshott was a model of consistency throughout his 2023-24 season campaign, which included a total of four feature-race wins, and it resulted in him picking up the Maddington Toyota Series and Perth Motorplex Track Championship double.
Apart from being officially awarded the Maddington Toyota Series winning trophy, along with the Perth Motorplex Track Championship, the Krikke Motorsport and Kingshott duo scored the following 2023-24 season awards:
• Driver’s Driver Award
• Achievement Award
• Bonza Bradford Memorial
• Feature Race Champion
• Most Feature Race Wins (x 4)
Looking back over their 2023-24 season, Krikke Motorsport team manager Ryan Krikke expressed a lot of pride in what his team have managed to achieve.
“I’m very pleased with the efforts of the whole Krikke Motorsport team, as it’s been a very competitive season, especially during the Christmas-New Year period, and we came out on top in the Maddington Toyota Series points at season’s end for the first time in our team’s history,” he expressed.
“Dayne (Kingshott) started the season strongly and once he hit the lead of the Maddington Toyota Series early on, he was never headed. He showed great composure and has come a long way in a short time in a Sprintcar, and I’m proud of what he’s doing in and out of the car.
“On top of the four wins we picked up along the way, one of the keys to our successful season was our consistency all season and being able to make the most of our challenging nights, as it wasn’t all plain sailing – it never is in this game. The cars were prepped meticulously by our crew chief Matt Cochrane and all the guys never missed a beat all season. It was a great team effort, it’s a great environment.”
The Krikke Motorsport team would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
• Mobil 1
• Bunbury Toyota
• Maxwill Racing Engines
• PWR Advanced Cooling Technology
• Redline Media
• Hough Cabinets
• RPM Race Products
• Taralea Farm Macadamias
• Performance Racegear
• P1 Advanced Racewear Australia and New Zealand
• Number 4 Composites
• AFCO Shock Doctor
• Resolve Automotive Spraypainters
• Blackbeard Ltd
• JP Signs
• www.krikkemotorsport.store
To keep up to date with the Krikke Motorsport team, visit their website at krikkemotorsport.com.au or follow them on their social-media channels – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – by searching Krikke Motorsport.
34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Festivities May 31 and June 1!
Knoxville, IA, May 29, 2023 – Induction festivities are upon us here at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and the schedule is a bit different than years past. We are excited to welcome eight new inductees and their families, our past inductees and supporters/ If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the induction banquet on Saturday June 1, call today, as there are a lot sold, and none will be available at the door!
Friday
It's always a fun weekend, with Friday, May 31 being another highlight. Our bench racing sessions with past National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees is always a great time! Some things are not changing. Dave Hare will return to emcee the event and keep things in as much order as he can!
We’ll have sandwiches and refreshments at NOON on the second floor of the museum on Friday. The bench racing session will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is open and FREE to the public. The time change accommodates the two-night Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the USAC sprint cars.
Having our former inductees back to tell their stories is always a great time and Dave Hare does a great job with them. Speaking of former inductees, several have told us they will be in attendance over the weekend here. You never know who might show up for some bench racing!
Of course, our 2024 inductees “Bones” Bourcier, Tracy Hines, Paul McMahan, Jon Stanbrough, Gary “Deuce” Turrill and Ricky Warner plan to be here, as well as the family of Roy Robbins. Unfortunately, Bill Holder will not be joining us, but he’ll be here in spirit.
After the bench racing session, join us for the groundbreaking of the new Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower at 4 p.m. just east of the museum.
Saturday
Saturday, the 34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame banquet will commence at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds behind the grandstands. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with dinner catered by the Rib Shack at Noon. The induction festivities will follow.
Following the banquet, everyone is invited to the second floor of the museum for the plaque unveiling for the thirteen new inductees!
“We’re very much looking forward to the induction of our 34th class of inductees into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame!” says Executive Director, Bob Baker. “We encourage everyone coming to firm up their plans and order tickets now if you haven’t already! We look forward to welcoming everyone to Knoxville!”
If you are unable to attend the banquet, you can watch LIVE on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Facebook page.
Tickets for the banquet are $35 and can be ordered by calling Jody Rawlings (641 842-6176) or by e-mail at JRawlings@SprintCarHoF.com.
34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 31
Noon – Sandwiches and Refreshments on the Second Floor of the Museum
1-3 p.m. – “Bench Racing” Session for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductees hosted by Dave Hare on the Second Floor of the Museum (FREE to public)
4 p.m. – Ground Breaking for Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower
6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 360’s
Saturday, June 1
34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductions
11 a.m. – Doors Open at Dyer-Hudson Hall
Noon – Induction Banquet Commences
3:30 p.m. (approximately) Unveiling of 33rd class of inductees’ plaques on the Second Floor of the Museum
6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 410’s
For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
One Sprint Capital Place
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-6176
Fax: 641-842-6177
E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com
Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com
Kody Hartlaub to Drive Trone Outdoors’ No. 39 Sprint Car
Port Royal, PA – May 29, 2024
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Kody Hartlaub has shown a ton of potential in his young 410 sprint car career.
He has some impressive stats but so far this year the combination of inexperience and being in the wrong place at the wrong time on a few occasions have prevented him from truly cashing in on the speed his Ninety Five Motorsports team has had.
Last week Hartlaub was collected in a hard crash at the start of his heat race that left him banged up physically and in terms of equipment.
Just when it looked like Hartlaub would be sidelined for a couple of weeks, the storyline changed. Five days after the crash, he’s still sore but improving.
Then came the text from Steve Siegel that brought the East
Berlin, PA driver to a meeting with John Trone and Kevin Frey on Tuesday
night.
HISTORY OF THE 39
Just one week ago, Williams Grove Speedway presented the John Trone Tribute race. That might be all you need to know about the impact of the longtime car owner on Central Pennsylvania sprint car racing.
Trone has owned and entered the No.39 in events since 2007, with well-known drivers such as Greg Hodnett, Keith Kauffman, and Doug Esh among others piloting his car to successful seasons. Over the years, his team has won championships and big races and raced up front with the best of the best at Knoxville.
The roots of it all run back to John’s father, Ray, who
first fielded the No.39 in 1955. For 17 years he had success with names like
Dubendorf, Zirkle, Spriggle, Hersh, and Leppo behind the wheel. When Ray
retired from the sport in 1972, the dust settled until John resurrected the
family’s ties to the sport by sponsoring TJ Stutts. That evolved into
ownership and the rest is history as they say.
THE PLAN
The outcome of Tuesday night’s meeting is that Hartlaub will pilot the Trone No.39 for a few weeks initially. After that, a decision will be made about continuing the partnership for more races together.
Communication will be a big key during the trial. Siegel is close friends with Frye and Hartlaub, mentoring the latter in recent years, so his involvement and input will be valuable.
“I’m excited to even have the opportunity to drive such an iconic car in the Central PA area. I’ve always said that history and experience is one thing that can not be replaced and that is one thing the 39 car has plenty of. If everything goes the best it can over then next few weeks I think that is a win in everyone’s book.”, Hartlaub said.
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Trone’s team certainly has the resources to be successful. In recent years a handful of drivers have filled the seat of his car but success has been limited. In racing, things ‘need to click’ as they say. Sometimes they just don’t.
When the right people, resources, and partners do click, great things can happen.
Kody’s partners will join him in the Trone camp. Brewer Home Improvements, J Fuels, MooseBlocks.com, Bigham Appraisal, Griffith Plumbing Services, T and N Solutions, and other long-time supporters of Hartlaub will appear on the car.
“I cannot thank my sponsors enough for allowing me to do this and John for doing whatever it takes to accommodate them.”, an appreciative Hartlaub added.
Hartlaub built his 358 program the right way but did so in a short span of time over the last few years. He and partner Pat Brewer launched a 410 sprint car team last season for a few races as well.
Hartlaub’s success drew the attention of Bill Rose, who put Hartlaub in his seat for a few World of Outlaw races late last year.
Hartlaub entered this season as a full-time 410 driver in his own car with a goal of building it to a championship-caliber team just like he did with his 358 program. That said, he knows the realities of what it will take to be good enough to be competitive week in and week out in Pennsylvania. It will take time and experience.
This new pairing with Trone brings together a lot of
knowledge, experience, resources, and ability. That equals a lot of
potential for all involved.
UP NEXT
The new Trone / Hartlaub combination will debut this Friday night, May 31st, at Williams Grove Speedway at the legendary oval’s $8,000-to-win Diamond Series event.
SEASON STATS
12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 8 top 15’s, 10 top 20
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Brown swings through Pennsylvania; Knoxville Raceway double on tap
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (May 30, 2024) - Despite Mother Nature washing away one of three events on their Memorial Day Weekend schedule, “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put together a competitive effort in Pennsylvania Posse Country, not only joining Pennsylvania's finest for the $10,039-to-win John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, but eventually headlining their weekend agenda with Port Royal’s coveted Bob Weikert Memorial on Sunday, May 26.
Two starts resulted in two main event appearances for the Higginsville, Missouri, native, one of which concluding within the top-ten in the aforementioned John Trone Tribute. Blackjack raced on to finish 17th in the $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial - a field that included 50+ Posse reps and High Limit Racing “High Rollers.”
Brown’s Bob Weikert Memorial preliminary effort included the third-fastest qualifying time, followed by a one position charge in his respective heat race. Preliminary results put Brown seventh in the overall event points.
“It was great to get back to Pennsylvania and visit two iconic tracks. It’s a trip we always look forward to,” Brown, driver of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, expressed. “Just a spectacular event on Sunday at Port Royal Speedway. Massive crowd with a huge purse on the line. It’s not just a race…it’s an event, for sure.
“Our night started really well with setting the third-fastest time and a bump from sixth to fifth in the heat. That put us seventh overall in the points. Unfortunately, my wheel spinning ability isn’t the best and I ended up drawing the ten overall. I didn’t give the best feedback during the main’s open red and instead of getting better, our car actually got worse. But you’ll have nights like that. We had great speed at times but just didn’t have it when it counted.
“Hats off to my team for their hard work. Their attitudes are great and we’re looking forward to getting back to Knoxville on Friday and Saturday.”
With their first Central Pennsylvania swing of the season officially in the books, Brown and Brian Brown Racing will head back to the Midwest, set to invade the Sprint Car Capital of the World for a two-day showcase alongside the USAC National Sprint Cars.
ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another action-packed weekend at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, entering 360 sprint car competition on Friday, May 31, followed by a 410 start on Saturday, June 1.
SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24.
2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: N/A Top-Fives: 3 Top-Tens: 8
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18.
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Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic one month away at Lucas Oil Speedway, with tickets available now
WHEATLAND, MO. (May 30, 2024) - One of the premier events of
the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway schedule is just one month away and fans
planning to attend the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic
can get their tickets now.
Two-night reserved tickets for the June 28-29 event are on
sale online or by calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417)
295-6043 or they can be purchased online via stubwire.
The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad
Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around
the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond
Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour.
An invitational format will be used to select 24 modified drivers to compete
alongside the Kubota High Limit Racing Sprint Cars both nights.
Heartland Modified Tour officials intend to invite drivers
who have not missed an HMT race up to that point in the season and/or remain
in championship points contention. HMT officials will cap their invites to a
maximum of 16 cars, if more than 16 drivers have made every race.
All remaining invites will be chosen by Lucas Oil Speedway.
Track officials have indicated they will consider top track championship
points drivers from both the 2023 and current 2024 seasons, as well as
consider making random at-large invites to fill out the balance of the
field.
The tentative schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4
p.m., spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05 on both
Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29.
Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about
the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland
Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.
Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis currently leads the Kubota
High Limit Racing Series points chase, eight points in front of Brad Sweet
of Grass Valley, Calif. Brent Marks, Corey Day and Rico Abreu round out the
top five through Memorial Day.
In addition to the racing action, the band Dirt Road
Addiction will play following the action on Friday night, June 28th from
10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the Midway.
Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting Country
and Rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as
"Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious
rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock,
pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse setlists and
their original music.
Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at
venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium,
Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.
For more information on the band go to
dirtroadaddiciton.com.
Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic admission:
Friday, June 28th
Two-day reserved - $80
Adults (13-and-up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $70
Two-day pit pass - $85
Saturday, June 29th
Adults (13 and up) - $40
Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Family pass - $90
Pit pass - $45
For ticket information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event,
contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email
at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
For ticket information about any event on the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway schedule, fans can contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information about any event on the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway scheduled.
$4,000-TO-WIN JEAN LYNCH CLASSIC TAKES CENTER STAGE FRIDAY NIGHT
Sarver, PA (May 29, 2024) On Friday night, the annual Western Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek makes it's way to The Action Track, bringing with it a stout field in terms of both talent from around the area and an ever increasing number of invaders. Friday will mark the fourth Lernerville appearance from the fast growing mini-series and in the 2024 incarnation, both the purse and the profile have seen an uptick as the annual Jean Lynch Classic will now call the Sarver speedplant home, jumping it's top prize to $4,000-to-win in the process.
The complete racing program will feature time trials following hot laps for the Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars plus four to five fully loaded heats and a 30-lap main event. In terms of car counts, the speedweek has drawn 30-35 cars in each of its first three editions at The Action Track and this year looks to draw even more as the list of confirmed drivers has grown to near record if not record numbers. Central PA hot shoe Ryan Smith took the honors of the inaugural speedweek in 2021 with defending track champion AJ Flick stepping up for the home team in 2022 and 2023 with feature victories.
Flick once again looks to be one of the favorites heading into Friday night, however Brandon Spithaler has gone two for two in action at Lernerville thus far in 2024 and has been a tough out seemingly everywhere else. Expected invaders include Central Pennsylvania's Billy Dietrich, Dylan Norris, Jordan Givler, Ryan Smith with Denny Peebles representing New York, and Zane Devault, Mitch Harble and Ricky Peterson who will be making the haul from Ohio and Indiana. Former track champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame member Tim Shaffer is also expected to be in attendance.
The remainder of the Fab4 racing card will also be on hand as the Precise Racing Products Late Models, Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds and the Millerstown Pic-a-Part Pro Stocks round out what promises to be one of the most action packed Friday nights on the 2024 schedule. They'll be undergoing round four of their weekly campaigns in what to this point has been a very competitive opening three weeks, highlighted by some fantastic races that have gone down to the wire so far.
The Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars will receive show up points on Friday night for participating in the Jean Lynch Classic while the Precise Racing Products Late Models, Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds and the Millerstown Pic-A-Part Pro Stocks will receive regular points Friday night as they take part in round four of their regular season series.
Current Point Standings after round three (heading into Friday night)
Peoples Natural Gas Sprints
AJ Flick- 107 (1 feature win 4/26)
Carl Bowser- 91
Michael Bauer- 88
Brandon Matus- 88
Dan Kuriger- 79
(2 feature wins for Brandon Spithaler (4/19, 5/24)
Precise Racing Products Late Models
Michael Norris- 108 (2 feature wins 4/19,4/26)
Colton Flinner- 107
John Garvin Jr.- 101
Tyler Dietz- 95 (1 feature win 5/24)
Ken Schaltenbrand- 81
Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds
Garrett Krummert - 116 (2 feature wins 4/19, 5/24)
Rex King Jr.- 111
Jeremiah Shingledecker-100
Will Thomas- 99
Brad Rapp- 83
(1 feature win for Erick Rudolph 4/26)
Millerstown Pic-A-Part Pro Stocks
Christian Schneider- 113 (1 feature win 4/19)
Tyler Dietz- 113 (1 feature win 4/26)
Chris Schneider- 104 (1 feature win 5/24)
Cody Koteles- 87
Brett McDonald/Jason Fosnaught- 84
Pits open at 4 PM on Friday night with grandstands opening at 5 PM, time trials for the Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars at 7 PM and racing starting at 7:30 PM. General admission is $20 while children 10 and under are admitted FREE. Pit passes will be available for $40. Can't make it out Friday night? We've got you covered on our subscription based streaming platform at Dirt.tv. You can watch every lap LIVE from the 2024 racing season for just $24.90 per month or save money with our $149.99 annual plan!
Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Meet Malvern Bank 360’s in Stuart Sunday!
by Bill Wright
May 30, 2024 – This Sunday, June 2, the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will join the Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series for the first time at the Stuart International Speedway in Stuart, Iowa. It will be the first appearance for the Sprint Invaders at Stuart, and the second for the Malvern Bank Series.
Two-time Sprint Invaders champion, Chris Martin was the winner of the Malvern Bank contest in 2023 at Stuart. He was followed by Jason Martin, Stu Snyder, Don Droud Jr. and Cody Ledger.
Paul Nienhiser leads the series’ point race, followed by defending champion, Ryan Bunton, two-time champ Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and three-time titlist Ryan Jamison. Tasker Phillips, Tyler Lee, Dustin Clark, McCain Richards and Chase Richards round out the current top ten.
The Malvern Bank 360 Series has gotten just one event in, that at the Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Nebraska. Jack Dover was the winner, ahead of Brant O’Banion, Chase Porter, Sam Henderson and Stu Snyder. The series will compete at the Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa Saturday.
Hot laps are scheduled for 5:15 p.m. with racing to follow. Adult admission is $18, with Kids 9-16 $10. 10 and under are FREE. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Outlaw Mini-Mods and Dirt Trucks are also on the schedule.
For more information on the track, visit www.StuartSpeedway.net.
Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.
2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Stuart, IA)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Memphis, MO) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Quincy, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (East Moline, IL) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 656 (2) Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 638 Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 620 Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 605 Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 599 Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 590 Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 580 Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 560 McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 508 Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 493 Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 438 Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 396 Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 371 Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 364 Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 356 TJ Haddy, Waupun, WI, 305 Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA, 224 (1) Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 202 Allan Woods, Brisbane, QLD, Aust., 201 Alex Vande Voort, Knoxville, IA, 200
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Contingency Sponsors
Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products
CRSA PREPARES TO END MAY AT AFTON
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Afton hosts round two of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series and their first CRSA Sprints event since 2022 after both scheduled events last year fell due to rain. Back in 2022, Dana Wagner and Dalton Herrick took the checkers, with Herrick winning en route to his championship.
Here's a look at the stories approaching race night.
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Last Week: Round three went down at the Weedsport Speedway and featured Jordan Hutton capturing the checkered flag for the second time this season and the 10th time in his CRSA career.
Hutton took the lead with 11 to go after Bobby Parrow broke a rear end while leading. This caution flag put Hutton out front, and he didn't look back to win at Weedsport for the first time.
"I've dreamed of this since I was a kid," said Hutton when asked what it means to win at Weedsport. "I remember I was a little kid watching the race with my uncle sitting in the stands. To win, especially with a sprint car, is a dream come true."
Jeff Trombley finished second, Scott Landers rounded out the podium, Dillion Paddock recorded fourth and Johnny Smith finished in the top five.
A series record 42 drivers checked in Sunday, beating out the 38 set by Land of Legends May 18.
Welcome back: Last year, Afton's races scheduled for Aug. 12 and Oct. 6 were rained out, forcing CRSA to miss out on a track that has been a familiar figure on the calendar since 2010, including the series' inaugural year in 2006. 35 races have been held on I-88, with 22 different winners. Dalton Herrick is the series' most recent winner, winning in 2022 during Short Track Supernationals weekend en route to his championship. Scott Goodrich leads the series in wins with five, most recently in 2016.
Back in Round 1: The inaugural Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series kicked off at Thunder Mountain Speedway May 4, with Jordan Hutton taking the checkered flag in a race that featured many lead changes early. Billy VanInwegen finished second, with Jerry Sehn Jr. rounding out the podium.
By The Numbers: At Afton, the average car count since 2010 has been around 16, but since COVID-19, the track has seen between 17-20 winged warriors a night. 49 different drivers have finished in the top five, with 21 different winners. Scott Goodrich leads in wins with four, while he and Josh Pieniazek each have 11 top fives. Mike Kiser is the lead active driver in wins with two and top fives with 10. Dalton Herrick is also a threat with six top-fives and four podiums.
From the Frontman: "We are coming off two successful shows with record car counts and end May returning to a place that has been with us since the beginning of CRSA's roots. This has been an exciting start to the year, and we look forward to continuing it at Afton!" ~ Mike Emhof
From the Track Promoter: "We're excited to host CRSA at Afton. It will be an interesting year, and we look forward to it! We hope it will be similar to what it's been at Thunder Mountain." ~ Karl Spoonhower
Up next: CRSA continues the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Friday June 7, at Utica-Rome Speedway. All action can be seen on FloRacing.
Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 468 pts
2. 3A Jeff Trombley -9
3. 22 Tomy Moreau -18
4. 29 Dalton Herrick -34
5. 28 Ron Greek -35
6. 9K Kyle Pierce -38
7. 21B Blake Warner -39
8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -44
9. J27 John Cunningham -73
10. 10 Nathan Pierce -74
Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 170 pts
2. 56V Billy VanInwegen -2
3. 29 Dalton Herrick -7
4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -9
5. 9K Kyle Pierce -14
6. 28 Ron Greek -15
7. 21B Blake Warner -15
8. 1NY Mark Reynolds -18
9. 88C Chad Miller -20
10. 1Q Thomas Radivoy -22
Previous Winners @ Afton
1. Scott Goodrich (5) 2014, 2015 2x, 2016 2x
2. Jamie Christian (3) 2010 2x, 2011
3. Josh Pieniazek (3) 2011 2x, 2012
4. Jeff VanSteenburg (2) 2006, 2012
5. Danny Varin (2) 2013, 2014
6. Kyle Smith (2) 2016, 2017
7. Jeff Trombley (2) 2019, 2021
8. Mike Kiser (1) 2014 2x
9. Steve Lapine (1) 2006
10. Jeremy Quick (1) 2010
11. John Virgilio (1) 2011
12. Jeff VanDusen (1) 2012
13. Jordan Thomas (1) 2013
14. Dustin Purdy (1) 2013
15. Brett Jaycox (1) 2014
16. Brian Krummel (1) 2015
17. Emily VanInwegen (1) 2015
18. Bobby Hackel IV (1) 2017
19. Tyler Jashembowski (1) 2018
20. Alysha Bay (1) 2019
21. Dana Wagner (1) 2022
22. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022
Feature Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1
Feature Polesitters
1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1
2. 48A Alysha Bay 1
3. 33 Scott Landers 1
Heat Winners
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1
3. 3a Jeff Trombley 1
4. 88c Chad Miller 1
5. 23 John Smith 1
6. 25G Tyler Graves 1
7. 18c Dan Craun 1
8. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
9. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
10. 33 Scott Landers 1
11. 99 Adam Depuy 1
Top 5s
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2
2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2
3. 22 Tomy Moreau 1
4. 29 Dalton Herrick 1
5. 9K Kyle Pierce 1
6. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1
7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1
8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1
9. 33 Scott Landers 1
10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1
11. 4s Johnny Smith 1
12. 48a Alysha Bay 1
13. 77 Matt Rotz 1
Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-
1. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28
2. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24
3. 56 Billy VanInwegen +21
4. 9K Kyle Pierce +17
5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14
Fastest Lap
1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)
2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)
3. 121 Steve Glover (15.569s @ Weedsport)
Lap Leaders
1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30
2. 77 Matt Rotz 20
3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9
4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5
5. 121 Steve Glover 5
6. 4s Johnny Smith 1
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Skagit Speedway Press Release: College and Kids night Preview 6/1/24
By Erik List
Alger, WA – It's College and Kids Night at Skagit Speedway this Saturday, June 1. Every kid with a school ID will get in for five dollars, as the action on the track stays hot with racing aplenty. The KartMart 410 Sprint Cars are back and joining them once again are the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds and the Hornets.
For their fifth week in a row, the Kartmart 410 Sprint Cars hit the dirt at Skagit Speedway, but a repeat winner has been crowned for the first time this year. Trey Starks broke the streak of new winners last Saturday, May 25, as he notched his second win of the season. Starks used a back straight-away restart to fly around Colby Thornhill, cruising off to his second win of the season. Starks won on opening night and has been on the podium in three of the four races this season in the 410. Starks grows his points lead to 38 over second place Robbie Price. Colby Thornhill sits in third, 46 points back of Starks’s 461 total points.
For their third time this year, the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds will return at Skagit Speedway. Tyson Blood found himself atop the podium for both races this year. The last time the Modifieds hit the track was Saturday, May 11. Blood sat in third place during the race, waiting in the shadows to make a move until the two cars in front of him got into each other, allowing Blood to squeeze by and take the lead. Blood sits atop the points with 80 in total over Ben Gunderson and Jeff Westergard, who are tied for second with 70 points.
The Hornets reunite with Skagit Speedway for the second time this year, and Brian Michelson has the lone win. Michelson led the final two laps of the A-Main on Saturday, May, 11edging out Colin Sims and William Zottneck, who got his first Skagit Speedway podium. Michelson leads the points battle with 125 total points. Colin Sims and Howard Vos sit in second and third, respectively, with 107 and 102 points.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
Longtime Motorsports Executive and Eldora Speedway General Manager Jerry Gappens Passes Away at Age 63
On behalf of the Gappens family, Eldora Speedway sadly shares the news that longtime motorsports executive and Eldora Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens has passed away at the age of 63.
“Jerry came to Eldora with a wealth of experience and an equal amount of humility,” said Tony Stewart, owner, Eldora Speedway. “No job was too big or too small. His attention to detail was impressive, and he made sure the fan experience at Eldora was exceptional, always finding ways to make improvements with each and every event he oversaw.
“With Jerry at the helm, Eldora Speedway was in great hands, and I’m confident track founders Earl and Berneice Baltes would agree.
“The Eldora community prays for Jerry’s wife, Cheryl, their children Denny, Wes, Allison and Brad, and their family. Jerry’s presence was immeasurable, and he is sorely missed by all of us.”
Gappens came to Eldora from Indiana’s Gas City I-69 Speedway where he had been the promotor of the quarter-mile, dirt oval since 2018. Prior to his tenure at Gas City, Gappens spent 23 years with Speedway Motorsports, specifically serving as executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon for eight years (2008-2015) and senior vice president of events and marketing of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for 15 years (1993-2007).
Funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date.
Covington Ready For National Tour Weekend, After a Pair
of Podiums
Matt Covington Racing- Glenpool, Ok. (May 29, 2024) After
making it home from a couple of ASCS regional weekends that netted a pair of
runner-up finishes, Matt Covington and team now shift their focus to this
weekend and getting back on track with the ASCS National tour.
Covington finished second at Greenville Speedway May 18th in Mississippi,
followed by another runner-up this past weekend at Lonestar Speedway in
Texas.
“We definitely needed the last couple of weekends to try a few things with
the car,” stated Covington. “We were good both weekends and right in the mix
for the win, which helps morale and getting some confidence back going into
the summer grind with the National Tour. I think we got a better baseline
and good direction to go going forward. I haven't had a lot of laps at Rush
County, but I am looking forward to getting back to Dodge City where we won
last year.”
Covington upcoming weekend with the ASCS National tour will consist of stops
at Rush County Speedway on Friday, and Dodge City Raceway on Saturday.
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024
season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout
the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star
Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE
Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products,
Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race
Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes,
Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder
Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise,
Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and
T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-13, Wins-0, Top 5’s-3, Top 10’s-6
ON TAP:
5/31/24 Rush County Speedway-La Crosse, KS
6/1/24 Dodge City Raceway -Dodge City, KS
LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on
DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on
myracepass.com.
MERCHANDISE: Check out the New 2024 shirts that are now live on the website
and pitside in the trailer. www.mattcovingtonracing/shopping/
STAY CONNECTED: For all the latest news of Matt Covington during the 2024
season, visit his website, www.mattcovingtonracing.com, like him on Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/mattcovingtonracing, or follow him on X (formally
known as twitter), @mattcovington95 along with Instagram @mattcovingtonracing
and Tik Tok at @mattcoivngtonracing
Hartmann brushes off Wilmot hard luck, preps for Outlaws doubleheader
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – It was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as an incident near the half-way point of a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Founders’ Night event took Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing out of contention for another strong A-main result Saturday, May 25 at Wilmot Raceway.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver qualified 12th overall in the 33-car field after turning in a lap of 13.231 seconds in IRA qualifying. Hartmann then started third and placed fourth in the fourth eight-lap IRA heat race.
The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor lined up 14th in the 30-lap IRA main event and advanced to 11th on lap 9 with an eye on another top-10 A-main showing when Corbin Gurley spun in turn three on lap 12. With nowhere to go, Hartmann was collected in the incident, which caused his 87A machine to flip on its side.
The damage suffered in the incident ended Hartmann’s night early with a 24th-place finish.
The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.
Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will look to bounce back during the 14th annual NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts doubleheader weekend of competition at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.
Spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. with the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and 600cc Outlaw Winged Micro Sprints on the card both nights.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event will be streamed live on DirtVision.
“It was a tough weekend for my guys,” Hartmann said. “There’s no time to hang our heads. We have our full sights set on a weekend with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam. We are super excited to get after it with the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt.’”
After racing with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway, the team will return to IRA competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.
Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.
The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.
The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – TheD8Dispensary
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have TheD8Dispensary back onboard as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.
Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., TheD8Dispensary is a medical cannabis dispensary offering pure Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC and THCP products with the largest variety in the surrounding area. TheD8Dispensary features the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff in the industry, which aims to provide assistance and answer questions about the natural benefits of medical cannabis dispensary products.
To contact TheD8Dispensary, call (920) 395-2904 or visit https://www.thed8dispensary.com/sheboygan.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, May 31 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 1 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics
Total Events – 8 IRA Events – 6 World of Outlaws Events – 1 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5 Heat Race Victories – 0 Dash Appearances – 3 Dash Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Arenz racks up IRA top-five at Wilmot
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – After missing out on a potential A-main victory when a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association A-main was called due to curfew six days earlier at Angell Park Speedway, Travis Arenz and the Travis Arenz Motorsports team came back firing to post the team’s second top-five main event showing of the 2024 campaign in IRA Founders’ Night action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25.
Arenz, who was leading the previous IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, May 19 when the race was canceled short of the half-way point due to the city of Sun Prairie’s 10 p.m. curfew, opened the night by qualifying sixth among the 33 entrants with a lap of 13.021 seconds.
The 17th-year racer earned his second heat race victory of the 2024 season after starting second in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion started third and wound up fifth in the second four-lap IRA dash to nail down the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA main event.
Following the first of four yellow-red flags, Arenz advanced to sixth in the running order before moving up to pass Blake Nimee for fourth on lap 11. However, Nimee returned the favor on the following lap to push the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver back to fifth.
Sprinkled around three more race slow downs/stoppages over the ensuing 19 laps, Arenz engaged in a spirited back-and-forth duel with Mike Reinke for fourth place.
Arenz held on in the closing laps to secure his second top-five A-main finish of the 2024 IRA campaign with a fifth place showing in a race won by Scotty Neitzel.
The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.
“I made sure not to over adjust the car and it seemed to help,” Arenz said. “Wilmot is always tricky it seems. From corner to corner, it’s different. I’m happy our qualifying has been more consistent and we have been making more dash appearances this year. Overall, I can’t complain about a top-five finish. It could’ve been better but I just didn’t finish the job.”
Following the Wilmot event, IRA officials engaged in the process of investigating the team’s equipment. As a result, the team’s potential racing plans for the upcoming weekend have not yet been determined.
“As for race plans this weekend, it’s up in the air,” Arenz said. “We are waiting for our MSD box to come back after officials took it to be inspected again after Wilmot. Traction control allegations are back. We are doing everything we can to allow IRA officials to do what they need to do to prove every aspect of our operation is legal.”
Arenz will return to IRA competition just a stone’s throw from his race shop for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
One night later, Arenz will visit Angell Park Speedway for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.
Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.
The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.
Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Schoen’s Wildlife Removal
Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Schoen’s Wildlife Removal on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season. Schoen’s Wildlife Removal has sponsored Travis since the beginning of his racing career in the Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder division at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in 2008.
Located in Sheboygan, Wis., Schoen’s Wildlife Removal goes beyond pest control to employ proven humane animal control methods based on decades of experience, traveling to any area of Wisconsin to handle all wildlife.
Schoen’s is state certified to manage all protected species, including bats, as well as controlling bees, wasps, ants, spiders, snakes, mice and many more.
Schoen’s, which has been in business since 2001, services farms, factories, businesses, schools, houses, apartments, cottages, rentals and just about any other structure that has a wildlife problem.
New homeowners are invited to contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal for a quick and affordable pests inspection.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal by phone at 920-331-0583 or 920-912-4205, by email at hotrod00119@yahoo.com or by visiting www.schoenswildliferemoval.com.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
IRA Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 0
Tub O’Towels®to keep the teams clean
during Ohio Speedweek 2024
Chillicothe, Ohio - With the 42nd annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek just a little more than a week away, the Ti22 Performance Inc. FAST On Dirt sprint car series is excited to welcome Tub O’ Towels as an associate sponsor. With the help from Conner Morrell Racing, Tub O’ Towels has agreed to supply each competing team with a tub of their 90 count Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes at each event on the nine nights of Speedweek.
"Anyone who has ever worked on a car of any kind knows the importance of good cleaning supplies", said Aaron Fry, promoter of the FAST On Dirt tour. "For the first time ever, nine consecutive nights at 9 different tracks, will be an unprecedented challenge for race teams. Having Tub O’ Towels on board to help keep the teams and their equipment clean, night in and night out, is greatly appreciated", he added.
The nine-race grind begins next Friday, June 7 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio and will roll on in consecutive days at Fremont Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Millstream Speedway and conclude on Saturday, June 15 at Atomic Speedway.
“Tub O’ Towels is actually made in Ohio, so supporting Ohio Speedweek is a natural fit”, said Marcia Boyd, Brand Relations Manager for Tub O’ Towels.
Tub O’ Towels – the world’s hardest working wipes – include a revolutionary additive that breaks the molecular bonds that hold grease and dirt on a surface. Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, each extra-large Tub O’ Towels heavy-duty cleaning wipe is 100-percent solution soaked and its poly-blend fabric delivers a fast, easy clean no matter the grime through a durable fabric that won’t break down. A new Tub O’ Towels heavy-duty cleaner and degreaser spray also is available, delivering powerful, quick cleaning and degreasing power in a spray for race, garage and other extreme grime environments.
Tub-O-Towels joins Victory Fuel, NAPA of Fremont, ALLmobility of Dayton, Helms & Sons Construction of Findlay, All Pro Cylinder Heads of Johnstown, Ti22 Performance, All Star Performance and Hoosier Race Tires as the primary contributors to the first ever FAST - Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
For more information about Tub O' Towels, please visit
tubotowels.com.
Zearfoss aims big in Beaver Dam’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
ByTyler Altmeyer
May 29, 2024
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
JONESTOWN, Pa. (May 29, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing put on some miles in their Memorial Day Weekend campaign, not only continuing their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series efforts with visits to Atomic Speedway and Fremont Speedway on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, but mixing in Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial in the process. In total, Zearfoss made four starts in his four-day travels, highlighting his agenda with tenth and 11th-place finishes at Atomic Speedway and Fremont Speedway on May 25 and May 27, respectively.
Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished tenth at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, May 25, commencing the program two positions better from row four. In all, a sound effort for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, kicking things off with the 11th-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish third in his respective heat race.
Zearfoss’ aforementioned 11th-place score occurred in Fremont’s Rick Ferkel Tribute on Monday, May 27; the “Jonestown Jet” started fourth.
“A lot of running around, but that’s what it’s all about…I don’t think we’d have it any other way,” Zearfoss expressed. “Hats off to the team for hanging tough and putting in the miles to get us back to Port Royal for the Bob Weikert Memorial on Sunday, then back to Fremont on Monday. It takes a lot of hard work and support to make travels like that possible. I’m fortunate to have both by my side.”
Zearfoss finished 15th in Sunday’s $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial. He started 24th on the grid after earning the B-Main’s final transfer position.
ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at Beaver Dam Raceway in
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Saturday’s
World of Outlaws Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial finale will award a $20,000 payday.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including:
Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging
Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School,
EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear,
BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance
Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance,
Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 7
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at
Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th,
respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on
Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita,
Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished
tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished
ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on
Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25.
Dietrich rules headlines in Pennsylvania; The Grove, Lincoln, Selinsgrove all ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (May 29, 2024) – It was a weekend to remember for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only opening competition with a $10,039 triumph at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24, but ultimately trumping that accomplishment two nights later at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace,” racing on to secure the Bob Weikert Memorial title for a $76,500 share.
The High Limit Racing program featured some of the best open wheel competitors in the country, but it was Dietrich’s time to shine, holding off late race challenges by “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu, for the highest payday of his career.
Capitalizing on slower traffic, Dietrich took his Weikert Livestock No. 29 to the lead on Lap 30. A pair of late race cautions would make things interesting, but “Double-D” held strong.
Dietrich started third on the 40-lap grid.
“I’m not sure it actually even sunk in completely yet,” Dietrich, pilot of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 29 sprint car, stated. “So much to say and so many people to thank. The month prior to these wins were kinda filled with some ups and downs, mostly downs, but my guys never gave up. The drive and the ambition to do better stayed with us and it obviously paid off. We have a lot of racing left on our schedule. We’re going to celebrate this one for a while, but we still have work to do. We’ll do whatever we can to keep this momentum going heading into our busy summer schedule.”
“Double-D” technically concluded his holiday weekend on Tuesday evening at Grandview Speedway, rejoining High Limit Racing for a Midweek Money Series program worth $20,000-to-win. The Gettysburg native rolled off 15th and completed the 35-lapper two positions better.
COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing plan to visit Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Selinsgrove Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday through Sunday, May 31 through June 2.
SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.
2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 5 Top-Fives: 16 Top-Tens: 18
2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500).
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
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