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Landon Brooks Scores Chili Bowl Prelim Win

Chico, CA – (1-16-24) …Yuba City, CA driver Landon Brooks scored the biggest win of his young career by capturing the Tuesday night, 30-lap main event at the famed Chili Bowl in Tulsa, OK. With the win, Brooks, who is 21 years old, emerged as a new name and face to many in the overall national scene of the dirt track racing world. However, people on the West Coast have been singing his praises for years.

During his post-race wining interview, many of the motorsports’ media members at the Chili Bowl were trying to get information about the back story to Brooks racing pedigree. Brooks praised his parents for getting him involved in the outlaw kart division in Northern California. From their humble beginnings at nearby Cycleland Speedway and the Red Bluff Outlaws, Brooks documented his rise through the ranks. Adding to his backstory, Brooks was quick to give praise to Steven Tiner and Kyle Hirst, who offered him the chance to race their sprint car by winning The Challenge at Cycleland Speedway

The turning point for his racing career quickly gathered momentum in 2020 at Cycleland Speedway after Brooks won the Open Outlaw Kart Division championship. That season, two former sprint car stars and owners of Tiner Hirst Enterprises wanted to give back to the sport of racing they loved so much. Co-owners Steven Tiner and Kyle Hirst came up with a concept called The Challenge. For Brooks, the timing of this was perfect. The Challenge offered the winning driver of the Open Outlaw Kart Division at Cycleland Speedway one free of charge night racing the Tiner Hirst sprint car at Silver Dollar Speedway. “Winning The Challenge and getting to run with Steven and Kyle was my chance to get my name out there in the sprint car world,” said Brooks.

Not only did Brooks impress Steven and Kyle, but his performance also allowed other car owners to take note. In 2022, Tiner Hirst fielded a sprint car for Brooks and their on-track success came immediately. “Racing for them in 2022 was huge for my career. We won some big races together. Steven is the guy to help you understand the race car and what you’re feeling or going to feel when he makes some mechanical changes,” said Brooks. He continued by saying, “Kyle is the guy who helps you know where to put the car on the track. When to use the brake and when not to use the brake. With his knowledge, my overall skill behind the wheel is better.”

The Challenge continues for the sixth consecutive season at Cycleland Speedway. The Challenge is presented by Tiner Hirst Enterprises. Steven and Kyle are committed to the betterment of local auto racing and will continue to support future stars of dirt track racing. Brooks said, “Cycleland is where I spent my whole life growing up. Every Saturday night I went there with my family and that place will always have a spot in my heart. I will be forever grateful for winning The Challenge and how it helped my career.”

With the win, Brooks is locked into the Saturday night finale.

The Challenge is an opportunity for drivers in the Open Outlaw Kart Division (500cc) at Cycleland Speedway to get the once in a lifetime opportunity to race the Tiner Hirst Ent. No. 94 winged 360 sprint car at Silver Dollar Speedway. The driver who accumulates the most points and wins the upcoming 2025 Cycleland Speedway in the Open Division is awarded a one-night race with Tiner Hirst Enterprises. Former winners include Landon Brooks, Casey Schmitz, Garrett Brown, Aiden Larimer, and Rowdy Gramps.

*ABOUT TINER HIRST ENTERPRISES*

Northern California Speed Shop owned & operated by Steven Tiner & Kyle Hirst. Call them for help with any of your racing needs at 916-690-0308 or 916-417-2279. Their motto is: For Racers by Racers. Hirst is a 4-time NARC/KWS and 3-time SCCT driving champion. Tiner comes from a family celebrating 60 years of racing. Tiner was the 2009 Hanford and 2017 Placerville Speedway sprint car driving champion.

RULES BULLETIN FOR CRSA SPRINTS IN 2025

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – January 17, 2025

After an exciting 2024 season, CRSA is ready to set sail on its 20th anniversary.

Mike Emhof has shared the results from the questionnaire and tally sheet for changes headed into 2025. CRSA drivers and teams voted on this in a rules meeting December before the awards banquet at Vernon Downs Hotel Casino.

Technical: Wing sliders will remain manual only for CRSA. A fire suppression system will be recommended. World of Outlaws safety bars will also be recommended. Titanium hardware is still acceptable if it meets the following dimensions: Nothing greater than 1.125” in diameter. No placement of hardware which would be rotating >1.5” diameter).

The most notable changes into effect include the weight rule increasing to 1550 lbs with the driver in the car and with or without fire suppression. Added weights must be painted white with car number and bolted with locking nuts and a safety pin installed.

For tires, the rule stays as in 2024 with the Hoosier HTC RD15 18” (35 Duro) tire until the tire is depleted around Aug. 1. A transition period will then begin toward the new HTC Med1 16” (46 Duro) tire in which teams can use either/or tire. Around Sept. 1 is when the only right rear tire allowed will be the Med1. Absolutely no tire prep or treating except for siping, grooving or grinding. Stay tuned to CRSASprints.com and at the drivers’ meetings for when the new tire goes into effect.

Procedural and Format: Pill draw will now take place as soon as registration is open. Last year, the draw took place after the drivers meeting.

Qualifiers will remain the same with open draw for heats with passing points and lock-in. Redraw will now be the top eight in passing points (previous race winner no better than eighth if qualified in the top eight). Nine through 14 in passing points will go to the new Elab Smokers Boutique Scramble Dash to set the A-main rows five through seven starting positions. Heat passing points will be given back to any car having to run the B-Main.

Restarts will now be double file up to two laps to go in heats and five to go in B-Mains and A-Mains. This will be a trial basis for the first four races of 2025. Management will then decide where things go from there. If it remains for the season, if two attempts are needed and don’t complete a green flag lap, restarts will go single file for the remainder of that event.

Sanction: We will remain CRSA sanctioned and continue to welcome any IMCA/RaceSaver member to compete with us.

Schedule and Points: Heat points and A-Main points will payout for all shows until Sept. 6. Events afterward that are CRSA sanctioned will become show up points only towards the overall championship. Any races that include a miniseries will still pay regular points towards their respective miniseries, but show up points only toward the overall title. There will be no race drops throughout the season for championship calculations.

The CRSA Sprints are celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2025 and are brought to you by A-Verdi Storage Containers. Associate sponsors include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, Elab Smokers Boutique, iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, Ruggles World of Auto Body, PJC Business Ventures, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Highside Racewear, Bicknell Race Products/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.

Sye Lynch Joins Kubota High Limit Racing for the 2025 Season

Add Sye Lynch to the ever-growing list of up-and-coming Sprint Car drivers competing for Kubota High Limit Racing's Rookie of the Year in 2025.

The 27-year-old racer of Apollo, Pa., will indeed make his boldest transition of his racing career this year as he announced during Wednesday's Chili Bowl Nationals broadcast on FloRacing that he's competing full-time on High Limit Racing.

The third-generation racer, whose grandfather Ed Lynch Sr. and father Ed Jr. are among winningest drivers in Lernerville Speedway history, has been preparing for this moment the past few years, competing in 26 of the 51 events High Limit totaled in its inaugural national season last year. A trio of top-fives, five top-10s, and a near-win June 28 at Missouri's Lucas Oil Speedway proved to Lynch he's ready to embark on his first-ever national touring campaign.

He'll join reigning USAC National Midget champion Daison Pursley and six-time winner in a 410 last year Danny Sams III as High Limit's ever-growing 2025 rookie class.

“Over the past few years here, the Sprint Car industry has changed a bunch, for the better, for sure," Lynch told FloRacing on Tuesday, the night before his High Limit announcement. "If you're not changing with it, I think in order to grow, you have to continue to change. For my operation, being a local, homegrown operation, with my main partner since I’ve had since day one, we’ve really just looked at our goal from three years ago, which was building to become a full-time All Star (Circuit of Champions) team."

"Then obviously with it transitioning into High Limit (over the winter of 2023), it obviously caught our attention."

The majority of Lynch's events last year were spent on the road as 39 of his 43 events entered were sanctioned by High Limit Racing or World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car series. Lynch also entered the Capitani Classic, perhaps the toughest single-day event in Sprint Car racing. All told, Lynch learned that "running with those guys night in and night out was obviously only the tip of the iceberg as far as seeing if we could do it.”

Lynch left a grand impression on the Sprint Car world during High Limit's June 28 stop at Lucas Oil Speedway, one of the finest facilities in dirt-track racing where he led nine total laps and finished fifth. A pair of runner-ups during Commonwealth Clash weekend at his home track Lernerville Speedway on Sept. 13-14 convinced Lynch all the more that if he can get himself comfortable racing on the road, he has what it takes to pull his weight.

“To do it nowadays with your homegrown car is tough," Lynch said. "With rides being bought out, rented out, it’s getting tougher and tougher for a driver to even attempt to climb the ladder of any sorts. To do it in your own operation is definitely a sense of gratitude, but it’s also a lot more stress, I can tell you that."

Amid the hiring process for two crewmen that'd fill out his full-time, race-day crew, Lynch has conducted 18 interviews since November's World Finals.

Last year, Lynch traveled with good friend Zane Reese as his lone crewman. Reese can't travel this year with Lynch, who's in “a bidding war” versus his touring counterparts, emphasizing that “from what I’ve heard from other teams, it’s harder this year than any other year, for sure," when it comes to finding full-time crewmen.

“It’s getting tougher and tougher to (firstly), met the qualifications, but (secondly) also be committed to the road life nine months out of the year. It’s really hard," said Lynch, who's a busy man this week at the Chili Bowl.

While at Chili Bowl, Lynch, whose prelim night is Thursday, is meeting with a few of his out-of-state sponsors to make sure they're set for his exciting 2025 season. He's also hoping he can officially hire at least one crewman inside Tulsa Expo Raceway this week, adding that "we are looking to hire too guys here in a matter of hours."

Last year, Lynch did the brunt of the car maintenance: Building, tearing down, rebuilding, and car washes with some duties to name.

“That’s where I have a different perspective on things because I don’t know of any other driver that was doing that on a seminational deal to that level," Lynch said. "Having that respect for it and being the one that had to pay for it, I think there’s a couple different angles, I think I have a different approached, then maybe majority of other people at this point.”

Being in Western Pennsylvania is nice a headquarters for Lynch, too, as 11 of 61 events on the High Limit schedule are within five hours. Lynch also has experience crewing on the road as he worked with Josh Baughman in 2021.

“I was hired to come in and liquidate his assets four years ago, so I saw firsthand what it takes to become a national team, and having great resources and friends here in the Sprint Car world," Lynch said. "This is all I’ve ever grown up knowing. I’ve gotten some good advice from some good people. A lot of thought has been into what it takes to become a national team.”

BOHUD RACING WINS BIG

AFTER being one of the fastest teams during the previous Summer of Speed events over the Christmas-New Year period at Sydney International Speedway, the Bohud Racing team and their driver Michael Stewart certainly saved their best performance for last.

In last Tuesday night’s fifth and final Summer of Speed night, Stewart was in outstanding form aboard the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported Triple X and it saw him capture his first $10,000 winner’s cheque of the Summer of Speed and the fourth feature race victory of the 2024-25 season campaign with the Bohud Racing team.

For Michael and the Bohud Racing team, last night’s victory meant so much more than just a $10,000 winner’s cheque.

“To have the likes of Australia’s best in Lachlan McHugh and Jock Goodyer join the field last night was going to be a massive challenge for us Sydney-based drivers, so to be able to stand up to the challenge and beat them fair and square was very exciting and satisfying for the whole Bohud Racing team,” commented Stewart.

“During the previous four Summer of Speed nights, we have been in winning positions on a few occasions only to have some misfortune deny us of wins, and to be able to break this recent run of misfortune was not only a massive weight lifted off the whole team’s shoulders but a big reward for all of their continued hard work.”

After qualifying on pole position for the feature race, Michael dominated the entire 30-lap event, where he was a standout in clear air, lapped traffic and on restarts, and he was well and truly a deserving winner. Heading into the feature race, he was third quickest in his qualifying time group, followed by winning a stacked heat race that included the likes of McHugh and Goodyer in the field, and he secured his pole position start for the feature race by winning the dash.

Bohud Racing team owner Scott Jones, who was unable to attend last night’s race meeting due to family commitments, was over the moon with Michael’s latest win.

“There was plenty of pressure heading into last night’s meeting with the likes of McHugh and Goodyer joining the field, so to have him go to another level as a driver and put in the performance that he did was just another example of his outstanding talent,” he expressed.

“I’d like to say a massive thanks to my dad (Paul) and the rest of the Bohud Racing team for the massive effort they put in last night, and I couldn’t be prouder of everyone within the team to achieve the massive result that we did.”

The action at Sydney International Speedway continues this Friday and Saturday night with the Sydney Showdown, which pays $10,000 each night, and Michael and the Bohud Racing team are eager to continue their impressive 2024-25 season campaign.

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 Clothing Company

• KRE Race Engines

• B&B Graphics

· Gonzos Racing Pipes

· Shock Shop WA For all of your 2024-25 season Bohud Racing merchandise, visit www.bohudracing.com.au

To find out more about Bohud Racing and their racing activities, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Bohud Racing.

LANDRIGAN MOTORSPORTS WRAP UP:

The Landrigan Motorsports team and star American driver Brad Sweet wrapped up their 2024-25 season Australian racing trip together that saw them based in Western Australia over the Christmas-New Year period.

In what was their third Australian racing trip together, Brad contested a total of eight nights aboard the USA # 49 SKWA Contracting supported Maxim from the Landrigan Motorsports team stable and it included a win, a second and a third.

Commencing his Australian racing trip with the three nights of the High Limit International at the Perth Motorplex, Brad was right in the mix throughout the $100,000 to win. Despite missing out on top prize, the current High Limit Racing Champion ended up third on the opening night and then missed out on the podium by one spot the following night and then ran fourth again during the third and final night that paid $100,000 to the winner.

After three hectic High Limit International nights, Brad and the team on January 1 headed to Bunbury Speedway, where they didn’t have the best of nights, and it saw them crash out of the running during the feature race.

Following the previous night’s crash at Bunbury Speedway, Brad bounced back in the best possible fashion the next night at the Perth Motorplex by taking out the feature race spoils for the sixth USA VS WA Speedweek Series round.

On January 4, Brad made a return to Bunbury Speedway for the second and final occasion of this trip. He was on the pace throughout the night, and it resulted in him bringing home a second-place finish in the feature race.

Last weekend, Brad and the Landrigan Motorsports team concluded their racing trip together for the two nights at the Perth Motorplex with the USA VS WA Speedweek Series finale, but it saw them endure a challenging run. On the Friday night, Brad was running in podium contention up until engine woes forced him out of the running, while the next night, which saw him armed with replacement engine, Brad struggled with the new engine package and ended the night in the feature race with a top 10 finish.

Team manager Jamie Landrigan was pleased to have the world’s top Sprintcar racer visiting Australian shores with the Landrigan Motorsports team.

“It was fantastic to have Brad competing in Australia with us once again, and it was really special to be a part of the first ever High Limit International held in Australia at the Perth Motorplex with him,” he expressed.

“Although we didn’t have the overall results that we would have hoped for, we still had a great time together and still managed to finish well over half of the feature races we contested during this trip inside the top five, which was highlighted by the Perth Motorplex victory on January 2, and Brad and our team are already in talks about him coming back again next season with us.”

The Landrigan Motorsports team would like to thank their 2024-25 season supporters:

· SKWA Contracting

· STS Bridgestone Bullsbrook

KINGSHOTT SCORES SPEEDWEEK CROWN FOR KMS

DAYNE Kingshott continued the impressive 2024-25 season campaign with the Krikke Motorsport team by recently wrapping up the USA VS WA Speedweek Series point standings crown.

In what was arguably the biggest Christmas-New Year period for the Western Australian scene with the first running of the High Limit International at the Perth Motorplex, the WA # 2 Mobil 1 / Bunbury Toyota supported Maxim driver well and truly held his own amongst the world-class competition and it led to him wrapping up the USA VS WA Speedweek Series point standings.

Kingshott couldn’t have started his USA VS WA Speedweek Series campaign in better fashion on Boxing night, when he dominated the opening round at the Perth Motorplex with his third feature race win of the season so far. From there, he tackled the High Limit International over three nights and was one of the best performing locals with a fifth in the $100,000 to win finale. Over the remaining five rounds, it was a mixed bag of results for Kingshott, especially on home soil at Bunbury Speedway for their two rounds, but he managed to move up into point standings winning contention off the back of two second place finishes at the Perth Motorplex in the closing rounds. Heading into last Saturday night’s ninth and final round at the Perth Motorplex, Kingshott and American Brock Zearfoss were neck and neck in the point standings, and Kingshott was able to get the upper hand and clinch the USA VS WA Speedweek Series crown by virtue of a fifth place feature race finish.

“The Speedweek Series is one of the biggest events on the season calendar, and to win one, especially with the High Limit International thrown in there and the level of depth in the competition, is a massive achievement for everyone involved with the Krikke Motorsport team,” expressed Kingshott, who remains in control of the current Maddington Toyota Series point standings.

“I can’t thank the Krikke Motorsport team guys enough for working their butts off during our Speedweek campaign night after night, we had some ups and downs, and it was very pleasing to be able to reward them for all of their efforts by coming out on top in the point standings.”

Although their USA VS WA Speedweek Series campaign wasn’t all smooth sailing, Krikke Motorsport team manager Ryan Krikke was thrilled that all the team’s efforts were rewarded with success.

“It was a huge effort by the whole Krikke Motorsport team to win the Speedweek crown, and the whole team is very happy to get this one,” he said.

“We had our fair share of misfortune over the nine nights of Speedweek, but we were consistently quick, and in the end, it paid off with the best possible result.”

The focus for Kingshott and the Krikke Motorsport team now turns to their second trip to the east coast this season, which will see them contest the Grand Annual Classic at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway in Victoria and the Australian Championship at Murray Bridge Speedway in South Australia later this month.

“We are really looking forward to heading east,” he said.

“It’s a good break from the points chase here in Western Australia and the trip is more of a research and development exercise than anything. Dayne has never raced a Sprintcar at either Warrnambool or Murray Bridge, but he has had some good runs at both tracks back in his Speedcar days, so it’s going to be a steep learning curve for him but it’s all to improve our program and the bigger picture.”

Upcoming East Coast Schedule:

• January 19 - Premier Speedway (Vic) - International Sprintcar Carnival

• January 25 - Premier Speedway (Vic) - Grand Annual Classic Night 2 Qualifier

• January 26 - Premier Speedway (Vic) - Grand Annual Classic Night 3

• January 29 - Tolmer Speedway (SA) - 60th Anniversary Sprintcar Jamboree

• January 31 – Murray Bridge Speedway (SA) - Australian Championship Night 1

• February 1 – Murray Bridge Speedway (SA) - Australian Championship Night 2

Final USA VS WA Speedweek Series Point Standings (after 9 completed rounds):

1 Dayne Kingshott - 1226 points

2 Brock Zearfoss - 1220

3 Matt Egel - 1187

4 James McFadden - 1176

5 Taylor Milling - 1146

Latest Maddington Toyota Series Point Standings (after 14 of 22 rounds):

1 Dayne Kingshott - 2102 points

2 Callum Williamson - 2010

3 Taylor Milling - 1952

4 Kaiden Manders - 1896

5 Andrew Priolo - 1804

The Krikke Motorsport 45th anniversary and the 2024-25 season car design merchandise is available online - www.krikkemotorsport.store - and they will also be available to purchase at the track from the team's transporter on race nights via either cash or eftpos payments.

The Krikke Motorsport team would like to thank their 2024-25 season supporters:

• Mobil 1

• Bunbury Toyota

• Maxwill Racing Engines

• PWR Advanced Cooling Technology

• Redline Media

• Hough Cabinets

• Taralea Farm Macadamias

• Performance Racegear

• P1 Advanced Racewear Australia and New Zealand

• JFE Group

• Wilson Brewing Company

• Number 4 Composites

• AFCO Shock Doctor

• Resolve Automotive Spraypainters

• Heater Designs

• 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.

Buddy Kofoid Primed For Sophomore Season with World of Outlaws and Roth Motorsports

PETERSEN MEDIA- Finishing fourth in the 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series standings during his rookie campaign and being named series Rookie of the Year, Buddy Kofoid is set to return to the tour in 2025 for his sophomore season with Roth Motorsports and continuing partnership with TRD U.S.A (Toyota Racing Development).

“I am very excited to be back with Roth Motorsports in 2025 for another season with the World of Outlaws,” Buddy Kofoid said. “Being a World of Outlaws driver is something that I have always wanted to do, so getting to do it again is very special to me. Dennis and Teresa have done so much for this sport, and I am thankful that they have the faith to continue to support me and my passion, and keep our team together.”

Buddy Kofoid continued on about the team dynamic that will return in 2024.

“Continuity in Sprint Car racing is huge at this level, and I am very happy that Dylan Buswell will be back as our Crew Chief, and both Nate Knotts, and Gage Tyra are back with us as well. They are three hard working guys that make the time on the road enjoyable, and they are all vital in our success. Lastly, continuing our partnership with Toyota and Mobil1 is exciting as well. They have supported me on a personal level over the years, and now with their engine program really taking off, I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel with TRD power.”

Continuing to support winged 410ci sprint car racing as well as fielding a car on the World of Outlaws tour, Dennis Roth is equally as eager for year two with Kofoid and company.

“As we welcome Buddy Kofoid back for his second season, were excited to see his growth on the track,” Roth said. “His commitment, talent, and work ethic have been an asset to us, and we are confident with a year of World of Outlaws action under his belt that he will help take this team to new heights in 2025.”

2024 saw Kofoid have a standout rookie season on the road. Finishing fourth in the championship standings, Kofoid won seven feature events on the year including the High Bank Nationals at Huset’s Speedway that came with a hefty payday. To go along with those seven wins, Kofoid tallied 53 Top-10’s 32 of which were Top 5 results.

While Kofoid is looking forward to another year back on the road with the same team in place, Crew Chief Dylan Buswell offered similar sentiments.

“To say I am excited to build on the foundation we laid in 2024 would be an understatement,” Crew Chief Dylan Buswell said. “We have a great group of guys with Nate, Gage, and Buddy, and after a great first year together I know we will hit the ground running in 2025. I am also pleased to be working with the great group at TRD again, because they truly are working hard to ensure we are one step ahead of the competition and that is huge in this sport. Lastly, I want to thank Dennis and Teresa Roth, as well as Todd Ventura, for continuing have the confidence and faith in me to lead this race team”

As Buswell and team gear up for another grueling season on the road, the team will once again utilize Toyota Racing Development engines, as TRD continues to have heavy involvement with Roth Motorsports and winged 410ci sprint car racing.

After the on-track success, TRD is pleased to be accepting orders for their 410ci Sprint Car engines. The engines, which will be build by Speedway Engine Development Inc and Rider Racing Engines, will come with contingency offerings in High Limit Racing, World of Outlaws competition, and at the Knoxville Nationals. Interested parties can reach out to TRD.Sales@toyota.com for more information.

“We are proud of Buddy and the season he put together last season with everyone at Roth Motorsports,” said Jack Irving, general manager, TRD U.S.A. “We look forward to even more success this season as he looks to chase down his, and our, first World of Outlaws title. We are also thrilled to accept orders on our 410ci engines. There has been countless hours and effort put into this motor, and we are very pleased with the result. We are excited to see even more TRD engines on track in the years to come.”

The Roth Motorsports team would like to thank Roth Enterprises, Toyota, TRD, HR Livestock Transportation, Roth Investments, Southern Pacific Farms, Speedway Engine Development Inc., Rider Racing Engines, Mobil 1, All Star Performance, FK Rod Ends, AL Drive Lines, Factory Kahne, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Elite Wings, Kent Performance, Kaeding Performance, and Mettec for their support.

ON TAP: Roth Motorsports and Buddy Kofoid kick off their 2025 season during Florida Speedweeks in February.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Roth Motorsports by them on Twitter and Instagram @RothMotorsports.

ALPINE BUILDING SUPPLY JOINS 36TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON HILL AS KEY SPONSOR FOR 2025 SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 14, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . .With the NAPA Auto Parts kicking off the thirty-sixth season on Thunder on the Hill at Grandview Speedway we are pleased to welcome Alpine Building Supply as a key sponsor of each of the 2025 Thunder Series events. Alpine Building Supply is part of the Pioneer group of companies led by President and Owner Bob Greene.

Alpine Building Supply offers all your building needs from roofing and siding to lumber, tools, and everything in between. Alpine Building Supply accommodates builders, homeowners and the Do It Yourself enthusiasts! Visit Alpine Building Supply at 696 South Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven, PA and say hello to Manager Bob Hess. Also, feel free to shop online at alpinebuildingsupply.com

In the coming season of Thunder on the Hill, Alpine Building Supply will have a role in each of the three events. The first of three high-powered events will open the Thunder Series on Tuesday night, May 20. The big night of sprint car racing will find Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presenting the RICH MAR Florist Kubota Hight Limit Racing 410 Sprints. Alpine Building Supply will spice up the $20,000 to win first prize with a $2,000 bonus if a Pennsylvania 410 Sprint driver should take the win. In last year’s event, Brent Marks did exactly that and collected the bonus and a hefty $22,000 payday for win.

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder Series will continue with the USAC Non-Wing Sprints Eastern Storm National Tour on Tuesday night, June 17 with a 7:30 PM starting time. Alpine Building Supply is the race night sponsor as the top non-wing sprint racers chase the Levan Machine & Turck Equipment $10,000 Series Point Fund. This event is the Jesse Hockett Classic, a 40 lap feature paying $6,000 to the winner in a tribute to Jesse Hockett. The Grandview 358 Modifieds will be on the racing program taking part in a series of qualifying events highlighted by a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win.

Alpine Building Supply will post a $2,000 bonus for a first-time Thunder Modified feature winner. $5,000 to win 30 laps for your first Thunder win is a treat, previously earned by Alex Yancowski and Eric Kormann who pulled off the accomplishment in 2024 of cashing in on the Alpine Building Supply Bonus.

The Thunder finale is set for Tuesday night, July 1 when the Pennsylvania 410 Sprints Speed Week Series and the 358 Modifieds team up for a spectacular doubleheader. Start time is 7:30 PM with the 410 sprints opening with time trials followed by a series of qualifying events leading up to the Hodnett Cup, a 35 lap feature paying $10,000 to win. The 358 Modifieds will also compete in qualifying events and a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win. Once again, Alpine Building Supply will post a $2,000 bonus to any first time Thunder Modified feature winner.

Watch for Alpine Building Supply to have a strong presence at all Thunder on the Hill events.

NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS 36TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025

ONLY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

TUESDAY, MAY 20 7:30 PM

(Rain Date: Wednesday, May 21)

LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Presents

RICH MAR FLORIST

KUBOTA HIGH LIMIT RACING 410 SPRINTS

$20,000 TO WIN 35 Laps

Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME PA WINNERS BONUS

TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM

ALPINE BUILDING SUPPLY

Presents

AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS NATIONAL TOUR

LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT

EASTERN STORM $10,000 POINT FUND

JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC 40 LAPS $6,000 TO WIN

PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN

Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS

TUESDAY, JULY 1 7:30 PM

PENNSYLVANIA 410 SPRINTS SPEED WEEK SERIES

THE HODNETT CUP 35 LAPS $10,000 TO WIN

PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN

Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS

The 358 Modifieds will follow the weekly Grandview Speedway car specifications.

Grandview Speedway Contact Information Track Phone: 610-754-7688

GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA

Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456

Series Website: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill

THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025 SPONSORS

NAPA Auto Parts and NAPA Auto Care Centers are returning for their 33rd year as proud sponsors of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. NAPA Auto Parts Stores and Auto Care Centers are proud to be associated with Bob Miller, the Rogers Family and the Thunder on the Hill Series at Grandview Speedway. We realize the local race tracks are the heart of racing in the community and we are thrilled to be a small part of it.

NAPA Auto Store locations which support the Thunder Series include:

Ambler Kutztown Reading Glenside Pennsburg Auto Parts

Collegeville Auto Parts Lansdale Southampton Frazer Phoenixville Auto Parts

Downingtown Norristown Strafford Horsham

Gilbertsville Auto Body Pottstown Auto Parts Telford Auto Body Quakertown

Rich Mar Florists are proud to be your award-winning in-person and online floral gifting company that makes sending as enjoyable as receiving. Rich Mar has always been a family business with the intent of giving back to the community that has us who they are today. We have created a seamless shopping experience to help you make anyone’s day better…in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

Rich Mar Florist Owner Jonathan Morrissey commented, " I know fans packed the house last year and we look forward to seeing a full grandstand again this year Tuesday, May 20. Our brand gets to do so many amazing events in athletics and motorsports but it always means more when its right in our backyard and we can showcase our brand to the local area. Rich Mar Florists is located in Allentown, P

A and services the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Visit: https://richmarflorist.com Call: 610-437-5588

Levan Machine & Truck Equipment: Since 1936, Levan Machine and Truck Equipment has been your one-stop-shop for custom repair and production machining, and driveline services, and they are known throughout the East Coast for servicing commercial and fleet customers with custom work truck builds. They are also your go-to for all your CTech needs! Additionally, Levan Machine and Truck Equipment offers general truck repair and maintenance to help you keep your commercial fleet in top condition throughout your busy work schedule. For more information on Levan Machine and Truck Equipment of Fleetwood, PA please visit their website at: www.levanmachine.com

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Hardesty BMX Stadium Opening Doors For Innaugural Chili Bowl Open House

PETERSEN MEDIA- The Sage Net Expo Center will be chalk full of action during the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals January 13th-18th, and with fans looking for something to pass time on Friday the 17th before the final prelim night, USABMX will open the Hardesty BMX Stadium up and host an open house with several competitors scheduled to be in attendance for a meet and greet.

On Friday, January 17th, Hardesty BMX Stadium, USABMX, and the National BMX Hall of Fame will open up the state of the art facility for Chili Bowl competitors, teams, and fans, to get an up close look at the sport of BMX during this FREE open house.

Hosting in conjunction with the Chili Bowl, many of the events competitors have confirmed their attendance for this event including Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, TMEZ, Blake Hahn, Kale Drake, as well as others who will all take part in an autograph session.

While many drivers will be on hand, the open house will also serve as a fundraiser for Chase Johnson who was injured in action back in August. USABMX will have a silent auction taking place at the Hardesty BMX Stadium Open House to help support Johnson and his family during his road to recovery.

Hardesty BMX Stadium is located just miles from the Sage Net Center, and is one of the National Training Facilities for BMX Olympic hopefuls.

“With a ton of circle track racing taking place at the Sage Net Center, we are excited to invite everyone out to check out our facility and even hit the track if they wish,” USABMX CEO B.A. Anderson said. “We have plenty of loaner bikes and safety gear on hand, and we are really excited to see people try something new and really get a look at the sport of BMX.”

Aside from the track and the facility being open, the National BMX Hall of Fame will also open up and give patron a chance to look back at BMX over the years and learn some of the history of the sport.

Making a splash at the 2025 Chili Bowl with numerous partnerships, USABMX is also thrilled to be the title sponsor of the Rookie of the Year Award which will be a $1000 bonus to the events top Rookie.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 0, Wins: 0, Top 5’s: 0, Top 10’s: 0.

ON TAP: USABMX will partner with RMS Racing, Thomas Meseraul, and host an open house at the 2025 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with USABMX by following them on Facebook at facebook.com/USABMX, giving them a follow on Twitter/X and Instagram @USABMX, or by clicking over to their website at www.usabmx.com.

Brock Zearfoss edged out in Western Australia Speedweek championship; All eyes on Florida
ByTyler Altmeyer
January 13, 2025

JONESTOWN, Pa. (January 13, 2025) – It was down to the wire for Brock Zearfoss and car owner Sean Carren, and despite a hard fought attempt that included a pair of finishes no worse than 11th, the “Jonestown Jet” was forced to conclude his Western Australia Speedweek championship campaign in the runner-up position – edged out by Dayne Kingshott by a final margin of less than ten points.

As noted, Zearfoss, a former Western Australia Speedweek champion, finished no worse than 11th in the final weekend of Speedweek competition, kicking off Perth Motorplex’s two-day contest with a fifth-place score on January 10, followed by the aforementioned 11th-place score on January 11. Although winless in his Speedweek slate, the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native finished as high as third – occurring on opening night on December 26 – with two additional top-fives also recorded.

“Overall, I am really pleased with our performances in Australia. It was a great trip and I’m more than grateful for the opportunity, “Brock Zearfoss said. “I think we were good enough to win on multiple occasions, especially at Bunbury last weekend, but we made the best of every scenario and put together a really consistent stat sheet. Sean Carren does an incredible job and his team is second to none. I hope to be back next year and give it another go for a Western Australia Speedweek.”

Brock Zearfoss will return home and begin preparations for his 2025 American campaign, launching things with a trip to the Sunshine State with his own Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z. A full Florida agenda will be released in the coming days.

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, Maxim Chassis, 87 Speed, Simpson, Stilo, Sharp Advantage, AL Driveline, Walker Performance Filtration, 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.
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.

Whittall concludes Australian campaign; Lincoln Speedway’s two-day Icebreaker to launch Posse slate
ByTyler Altmeyer
January 13, 2025

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (January 13, 2025) – Justin Whittall and RBH Racing put together an impressive campaign in Whittall’s first-ever attempt in the southern hemisphere, and although the team was forced to conclude Western Australia Speedweek with a DNF on Saturday, January 11 – losing a motor at Perth Motorplex with 27 laps recorded – their results leading up to the finale were more than impressive, all of which highlighted with a seventh-place outcome at Bunbury Speedway on New Year’s Day.

Perth Motorplex’s Western Australia Speedweek finale was conducted over two days with action on January 10, as well as January 11. Before the engine malfunction on Saturday, battling within the top-ten at the time of the incident, Whittall and RBH Racing launched their visit to Perth with an eighth-place score on Friday, persevering after fading as far back as 17th.

With Whittall’s Australia campaign officially in the books, all eyes will turn to the Keystone State, prepping JW Motorsports for a two-day visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on February 22-23.

“Just an incredible trip to Australia. I can’t say enough about Rob Hair and everyone at RBH Racing. I’m looking forward to returning next year for another attempt at Speedweek,” Whittall mentioned. “We had some really great results, and we also had our share of tough luck, but some of that comes with experience. I’m more than grateful for the opportunity. I’m confident this is only going to benefit me when we get back to racing in Pennsylvania.”

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.

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.

MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025

Dayne Kingshott added another trophy to his impressive cabinet, by being crowned the Sprintcar Speedweek champion at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

The Bunbury-based driver finished fifth in the ninth and final night of the gruelling Speedweek campaign, earning enough points to edge out American and former Speedweek champion Brock Zearfoss who was 11th.

The margin between the two drivers after the series was just six points.

South Australian Matt Egel was third overall on 1186 points, boosted by a sixth-placed finish in the finale.

Former national champion James McFdden was fourth overall after a second to winner Kerry Madsen last night, while Callum Williamson was fifth.

And after 14 rounds Kingshott still holds a commanding lead in the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series.

Heading into the Speedweek Grand Final at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night, Kingshott led on 1962 points over arch rival Williamson’s 1868.

Kingshott started p10 in the feature race and crossed the line in fifth, while Williamson had a barnstorming run from p24 to finish fourth.

As a result Kingshott now leads on 2102 points from Williamson’s 2010, with the WA-based series now taking a three-week recess.

Taylor Milling, who almost claimed his maiden sprintcar feature race last night after a great duel with race winner Madsen and second-placed McFadden, was third, and is still third overall in the series points on 1952.

Kaiden Manders, who started from pole and finished eighth, is still fourth on 1896, while Andrew Priolo, who started p25 and finished 19th, is still fourth, on 1804 points.

Brad Maiolo has moved up one spot to sixth, Jason Kendrick moved up one spot to seventh, Kris Coyle moved up one spot to eight, while Jack Williamson, a non-starter for the main event, has dropped from sixth to ninth.

Jamie Maiolo is still holding down 10th place.

Speedweek points: Dayne Kingshott 1226, Brock Zearfoss 1220, Matt Egel 1187, James McFadden 1176, Callum Williamson 1156, Taylor Milling 1146, Justin Whittall 1086, Kaiden Manders 1080, Cory Eliason 1070, Andrew Priolo 1064, Kerry Madsen 1058, Brad Sweet 1052, Cole Macedo 964, Gio Scelzi 948, Jason Kendrick 940, Jack Williamson 936, Brad Maiolo 910, Matt Juhl 904, Jock Goodyer 878, Kris Coyle 856, Aaron Chircop 852, Michael Keen 850, Luke Oldfield 832, Daniel Harding 818, Jamie Maiolo 802, Ryan Newton 762, James Inglis 748, Ryan Lancaster 738, AJ Nash 718, Jaydee Dack 628, Jason Pryde 576, Tim King 472, Joel Ettridge 464, Myles Bolger 458, Kyle Larson 424, Cameron McKenzie 262, Brooke Newson 250, Matthew Cross 200.

Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series points after 14 of 22 rounds: Dayne Kingshott 2102, Callum Williamson 2010, Taylor Milling 1952, Kaiden Manders 1896, Andrew Priolo 1804, Brad Maiolo 1726, Jason Kendrick 1714, Kris Coyle 1694, Jack Williamson 1678, Jamie Maiolo 1606, Aaron Chircop 1592, Michael Keen 1582, Daniel Harding 1546, Ryan Lancaster 1490, Ryan Newton 1436, Jaydee Dack 1362, Kerry Madsen 1342, James McFadden 1326, AJ Nash 1248, Jason Pryde 1242, Brock Zearfoss 1220, Matt Egel 1182, Joel Ettridge 1156, James Inglis 1124, Justin Whittall 1086, Cory Eliason 1070, Brad Sweet 1052, Luke Oldfield 972, Cole Macedo 964, Brooke Newson 948, Gio Scelzi 948, Matt Juhl 904, Jock Goodyer 878, Myles Bolger 864, Wayne Russell 764, Tim King 472, Harrison Peet 468, George Eaton 450, Kyle Larson 424, Michael Pickens 414, Matthew Cross 314, Trent Pigdon 302, Cameron McKenzie 252, Shaun Bradford 214, Todd Davis 202, Brock Kenny 200, Kyle Francis 150.

Must See Racing

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2025) – Must See Racing recognized its top drivers and teams from the 2024 season during the sanctioning body’s Night of Champions celebration Saturday at the Fairfield Inn & Suites of Grand Blanc.

Chief among the banquet’s honored guests were Must See Racing National Sprint Car Series presented by Perfit champion Joe Liguori and Maxima Racing Oils Must See Racing Midwest Lights titlist J.J. Henes.

Liguori wasn’t able to celebrate his championship season at the racetrack after the finale was lost to a combination of weather and extenuating circumstances back in September, but collected the major hardware by 42 points over runner-up and fellow owner-driver Kevin Mingus.

And after a top-shelf, post-COVID 2021 season that couldn’t be formally recognized at the time, Liguori was able to nod in his title acceptance speech to the fact that 2024, in effect, marked his second time at the top of the Must See Racing mountain.

“We’ve just somehow made a habit of not being able to celebrate until a lot later,” joked Liguori of his championship crown.

“My daughter Emilee was supposed to help me write a speech, but I’ll just wing it,” he continued. “For the five years we’ve been on tour, Jim and Nancy (Hanks, series owners) have given us a great platform and I appreciate them accepting us into the series and dealing with our antics, because I know we can make it difficult sometimes (laughter).

“But I’m glad to race with everyone that we do and that we’re all able to be at the racetrack having fun, because that’s really what this is about. None of this is our profession, but it’s what we all love to do and I think that’s what separates this series from anywhere else, is the passion that’s brought to the table.

Henes also returned to the pinnacle, topping the Midwest Lights crate sprint car division for a second time after previously winning the tour’s inaugural title in 2020.

“It’s been a pleasure to race against Cody (Gallogly, Midwest Lights runner-up) but man, he’s been putting a whooping on us up until this past year,” noted Henes. “My dad and I had been talking about building a new race car (after the 2022 season) and we finally decided to do it last offseason because we were tired of Cody beating up on us (laughter).

“Going into the year, I was scared, to be honest. When you build a brand-new race car and don’t know anything about it (on-track) because it’s completely different to anything that you’ve done before, it’s a lot of unknown … but as soon as we got that first (win) at Owosso (Speedway) I knew we had something really good,” he added.

“To capitalize the way that we did as a family team … it means a lot and you can’t ask for much more.”

Among the other Must See Racing national honorees Saturday was Dick Myers, the longtime leader of the iconic RAM Engineering No. 50m sprint car team, who received Car Owner of the Year honors.

Liguori was named Driver of the Year for the third time in his decorated career, while his chief mechanic Brad Ringer secured Crew Chief of the Year laurels for a second time.

Additional Midwest Lights award recipients included Ethan Rader (Rookie of the Year) and Terry Bogusz (Crew Chief of the Year), while Jon Henes and J.J. Henes were named Car Owner and Driver of the Year, respectively.

The night’s highest honor, the Jerry Caryer Ironman Award for commitment to Must See Racing, was presented to journeyman Rick Holley as the driver who most exemplified loyalty to pavement sprint car racing as a whole and for his spirit in making nearly every series race over the last five years.

Holley joined Tom Jewell (2021), Charlie Schultz (2022), and Ryan Litt (2023) as the fourth recipient of the perpetual honor, which is housed at Must See Racing’s series headquarters in Holly, Mich.

“I truly wasn’t expecting this,” said an emotional Holley, who was joined by son Chance and granddaughter Frankie at the podium afterward. “Jerry was a friend and loved this series as much as anyone before we lost him, so to be honored like this … I hope he’d be proud.”

With the 2024 season officially in the books, Must See Racing will kick off its 2025 points campaign for the Must See Racing National Sprint Car Series presented by Perfit at Lancaster (N.Y.) Speedway on Saturday, May 17.

For more news and information on Must See Racing, visit www.mustseeracing.com.

Must See Racing National Awards

Sportsmanship Award: John Reiser
Most Improved Driver: Kevin Mingus
Fast Qualifier of the Year: Aaron Willison
Hard Charger of the Year: RAM Engineering (+50)
Crew Chief of the Year: Brad Ringer
Car Owner of the Year: Dick Myers/RAM Engineering
Driver of the Year: Joe Liguori
Jerry Caryer Ironman: Rick Holley

Must See Racing Midwest Lights Awards

Sportsmanship Award: Charlie Baur
Most Improved Driver: Keegan Weese
Fast Qualifier of the Year: Cody Gallogly
Hard Charger of the Year: J.J. Henes
Rookie of the Year: Ethan Rader
Crew Chief of the Year: Terry Bogusz
Car Owner of the Year: Jon Henes
Driver of the Year: J.J. Henes

CRSA SPRINTS REVEAL 2025 SCHEDULE FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Press Release By: Marty Czekala - January 12, 2025

Mark your calendars and schedule your travel; the 2025 A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints schedule is here!

"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" will push off April 18 to begin a planned 25-race season amongst 12 tracks. CRSA concludes the season Oct. 18.

All four miniseries (DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge, I-90 Pit Stop Challenge, Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series and Dandy Food Mart Mini Series) are returning for the 2025 campaign.

The season premieres at Tyler Siri’s Outlaw Speedway in Dundee for numerous events April 18 and NASCAR weekend Aug. 8, a part of the Dandy Food Mart Mini Series. Last year, Dan Craun won his first career CRSA event in the series’ lone trip to Yates County.

In addition, Outlaw closes the season with one of two two-day New York 305 Nationals Oct. 17-18. The event will pay $4000 to win and $300 to start. It is one of many events paying one of the richer purses in CRSA history. The New York 305 Nationals hasn’t been held by CRSA since 2019, when it ran at Land of Legends and Johnny Kolosek scored the victory.

Nikki and Terry Brewer’s Woodhull Raceway will kick off the fabulous month of May on the 10th. They will also host an event on NASCAR weekend, Aug. 9 and the second New York 305 Nationals $4000 to win, $400 to start Sept. 12-13. All races will be part of the Dandy Food Mart Mini Series. Last year, the lone event in September was a memorable one from close racing, championship implications and Tyler Chartrand winning his first CRSA feature 13 years to the day of his 305 Sprint Car debut at the same track.

Weedsport Speedway continues to be a popular 305 Sprint Car racing destination, hosting the most cars in a CRSA race in 2024 at 42. Al Heinke’s track looks to break that record with dates on Memorial Day weekend, May 25 and July 26, in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Both races will be a part of the Super DIRTcar Series’ Heroes Remembered 100 and Hall of Fame 100 undercard, respectively. In addition, drivers that run July 26 may run double duty with the World of Outlaws invading Weedsport the next day. Last year, Jordan Hutton took the checkered flag on Memorial Day weekend.

Brett Deyo's Fonda and Utica-Rome Speedways remain stable on the CRSA calendar and the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Each track will host a race May 31 at Fonda and June 13 at Utica-Rome. Last year at Fonda, Jordan Hutton won on a last-lap pass over Jeff Trombley to record his fourth win at "The Track of Champions."

June 6 marks the return of action down South of New York to Keith Beach's Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to kick off the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series. Penn Can will also play host to CRSA July 11. Last year, Billy VanInwegen won the race’s King of the Can event.

Karl and Sara Spoonhower’s Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle is known for its close-quarter racing. It hosts a pair of Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series races June 7 and July 19. Last year, Jordan Hutton and Kyle Pierce each picked up victories in Center Lisle for the first time.

The first new track on the CRSA schedule for 2025 is John Wight's Fulton Speedway. It will be a part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge June 21. The high banks have regularly hosted 360 shows but never CRSA.

Wight’s other track, Brewerton Speedway, will return to the CRSA calendar Aug. 22, also part of the I-90 Challenge. Jeff Trombley scored his record-tying 14th career win at "The D-Shaped Demon" last year.

Paul Cole’s Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua will continue to host weekly 305 Sprint action that are sanctioned by CRSA. The track will also host CRSA shows three times in the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. July 3 on Stars and Stripes night, July 5 and Sept. 27. Last year saw a pair of first-time CRSA winners at the ½ mile facility in Matt Rotz and Dillon Paddock.

Also a part of the DisBatch Challenge is another new track, Parm Atwal’s Ransomville Speedway. Just under a half-hour from Niagara Falls, the 1/3 mile facility has been known for various sprint car events, from 360s to 410s but never the 305s. Their DisBatch race will be held July 4, along with a spectacular fireworks show, plus a regular show Sept. 5.

Rounding out the 2025 list of tracks is a return to Lyle DeVore’s Albany-Saratoga Speedway Aug. 15 for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. “The Great Race Place” didn’t host the CRSA Sprints last year but hosted in 2023 in a race that Dalton Herrick scored his eighth career victory.

The full schedule is available below. Dates are subject to change.

April 18 @ Outlaw (Dandy Food Mart Miniseries)

May 10 @ Woodhull (Dandy Food Mart Miniseries)

May 18 @ TBA

May 25 @ Weedsport (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

May 31 @ Fonda (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

June 6 @ Penn Can (Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series)

June 7 @ Thunder Mountain (Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series)

June 13 @ Utica-Rome (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

June 21 @ Fulton (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

July 3 @ Land of Legends (DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge)

July 4 @ Ransomville (DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge)

July 5 @ Land of Legends (DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge)

July 11 @ Penn Can (Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series)

July 19 @ Thunder Mountain (Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series)

July 26 @ Weedsport (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

Aug. 1 @ TBA

Aug. 8 @ Outlaw (Dandy Food Mart Miniseries)

Aug. 9 @ Woodhull (Dandy Food Mart Miniseries)

Aug. 15 @ Albany-Saratoga (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

Aug. 22 @ Brewerton (I-90 Pit Stop Challenge)

Sept. 5 @ Ransomville

Sept. 6 @ TBA

Sept. 12-13 @ Woodhull (NY 305 Nationals/Dandy Food Mart Miniseries/$4k to Win, $400 to Start)

Sept. 27 @ Land of Legends (DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge)

Oct. 17-18 @ Outlaw (NY 305 Nationals/$4k to Win, $300 to Start)

CRSA will appear at the Northeast Motorsports Expo in Syracuse March 8-9 and celebrate 2025 at Vernon Downs Dec. 6. A rules meeting to share the new rules and items for CRSA's "emerald anniversary" will occur at a future date.

CRSA will also reveal its final three loyalty giveaways in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to CRSA’s Facebook and X pages for the two waves of giveaways and the rules.

The CRSA Sprints are celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2025 and are brought to you by A-Verdi Storage Containers. Associate sponsors include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy Food Marts, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, Elab Smokers Boutique, iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, Ruggles World of Auto Body, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Highside Racewear, 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.

IMCA ALLEGHENY SPRINT TOUR ADDS TRACK TO 2025 SCHEDULE

GUYS MILLS PA (JANUARY 12, 2025): Allegheny Sprint Tour promoter Jacob Gomola announced that Stateline Speedway, a 1/3-mile clay semi-banked oval near Busti, New York, will host the AST on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m.

"This will be a first for the 305 Sprint Cars," Gomola said. "We appreciate being added to their impressive field. Stateline Speedway will be the sixth track, and the 30th race on the AST schedule for 2025."

This addition to the schedule is more than just another race for the Groves family.

Stateline Speedway, located just across the PA-NY border, is a home game for Sugar Grove, PA, racer Nolan Groves.

According to Jay Groves, Nolan's dad, they can hear the cars and see the light towers from their house.

While Nolan has never raced at Stateline Speedway, Jay has turned laps in a Micro Sprint and has a couple of Patriot Sprint Series races at Stateline.

"Both of my parents raced there," Jay Nolan said. "My Grandfather, Nolan's great-grandfather, hung the lights at the track and raced a Sportsman or Coupe there."

When Nolan races at Stateline Speedway on June 21, he will become the fourth generation of Groves to compete there.

"The whole family is extremely excited about racing there," Jay Nolan said. "It will be a good night since we don't race around here much. There are many people who might not be race fans but know Nolan or our family, and they can drive two or three miles to see Nolan race. We expect it to be quite an eventful night."

A historical one, too!

For more information on the IMCA Allegheny Sprint Tour (AST), please visit our website at https://allegehenysprinttour.weebly.com or our Facebook page. If you have questions about the AST, please get in touch with Jacob Gomola at alleghenysprinttour@gmail.com or DJ Johnson at AST305media@gmail.com.

Eastern Motorsport Press Association’s 52nd Convention Recognizes Excellence and Professionalism

(Wilkes-Barre, PA) The 52nd gathering of the Eastern Motorsport Press Association brought together a wide range of motorsports professionals at the Holiday Inn East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The weekend blends work with celebration, made possible because of support from the business community and individuals involved in some aspect of motorsports.

Inducting outstanding individuals into the EMPA Hall of Fame is the weekend’s crown jewel event at a celebratory banquet. This year two dirt racers (Alan Johnson and Jimmy Horton III), NHRA drag racing legend Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme, asphalt star Steve Park, sprint car great Sammy Swindell, and renowned motorsports writer Bones Bourcier have joined other legends in the Hall.

Friday evening, attendees heard from several drivers who were invited to Champions Night, presented this year by new sponsor The Wire Guys from Hazle Township, PA. They included Zane Zeiner, Jeff Strunk, Ken Duke, Jr., Steve Shultz, Scott Riggleman, Logan Watt, John Scarborough, Parker Hendricks, Sam Ryan, and Stephen Kopcik.

Saturday’s agenda included workshops for both writers and photographers, the popular photo contest, and keynote speaker, Paul Page. As the longtime voice of the Indy 500, his blend of humorous anecdotes and sage advice was well received. He then joined Hall of Fame inductee Bones Bourcier in a panel discussion facilitated by EMPA Vice President Karl Fredrickson. Topics ranged from the absolute necessity in being factual and the importance of building trust with your audience. “Please thank your members for the wonderful hospitality they gave me. I really enjoyed the event. Your attention to detail is amazing,” Page stated.

Dino Oberto, EMPA President, provided a ‘State of the Organization’ address to highlight the many changes that have taken place in recent years. He also thanked some key individuals for their work in various initiatives. Oberto then presented an Ernie and Marilyn Saxton Service to EMPA award to longtime sponsor Dover Motor Speedway. Mike Lewis accepted.

Saturday evening’s Hall of Fame dinner celebrated racing’s past, with six new inductees, and its present, with a host of special awards to members and others in the sport. Each of the Hall of Fame inductees recognized the accomplishments of all the others and expressed the personal honor of being included among so many talented professionals.

Early indications are that EMPA again scored a big win with the weekend’ lineup. The 53rd convention will be held at the same location. Additional information on EMPA can be found at https://empamedia.com.

2023 Pocono Raceway/EMPA Writer’s Contest

Feature: 1st Thomas Pope (Speedway Illustrated), 2nd Ron Hedger (Speed Sport Insider), 3rd Scott Walsh (Scranton Times-Tribune)

Personality Profile: 1st Dan Anderson (Speedway Illustrated), 2nd Carol Houssock (Speedway Illustrated), 3rd Thomas Pope (Speedway Illustrated)

Column: 1st Bruce Bennett (Speedway Illustrated), Dan Anderson (Speedway Illustrated), 3rd Jason Beck (Speedway Illustrated)

Race Report: 1st Scott Walsh (Scranton Time-Tribune), 2nd Lenny Sammons (Area Auto Racing News), 3rd Dino Oberto (Hazleton Standard-Speaker)

News: 1st Kevin Kovac (DirtonDirt.com), Scott Walsh (Scranton Time-Tribune), Mike Adaskaveg (Outsidegroove.com)

2024 Brice’s NAPA Auto Photography Contest

Action: 1st Dave Dellinger, 2nd Jack Kromer, 3rd Dave Pratt (Honorable Mention: Dave Dellinger, Matt Butcosk, Dave Pratt)

Action Sequence: 1st Dave Dellinger, Pete McDonald, Stefanie Canfield (Honorable Mention: Deb Gastelu, Deb Gastelu

Crash Action: 1st Jack Kromer, 2nd Pete McDonald, 3rd Dave Pratt (Honorable Mention: Kristen Cocca, Joe Kaminski, Dave Pratt)

Feature: Pete McDonald,2nd, Todd Dziadosz, 3rd Matt Butcosk (Honorable Mention: Dino Oberto, Matt Butcosk, Walt Smith, Jim Smith, Brent Smith, Harry Meeks)

Picture Story: 1st Dave Dellinger, Bobby Chalmers, Todd Dziadosz (Honorable Mention: Erika Bye, Duane Canfield, Bob Yurko, Michael Casey, Bob Yurko)

Portrait & Personality: 1st Harry Meeks, 2nd Tommy Lane, Jack Kromer (Honorable Mention: Duane Canfield, Erika Bye, Jack Kromer, Matt Butcosk, Matt Butcosk, Pete McDonald

Pure Art: 1st Todd Dziadosz, Brent Smith, Harry Meeks (Honorable Mention: Duane Canfield, Todd Dziadosz, Tommy Lane, Pete McDonald)

Unpublished Color: 1st Todd Dziadosz, 2nd Brent Smith, 3rd Stefanie Canfield (Honorable Mention: Tommy Lane, Rick Sweeten, Rick Sweeten)

Portfolio: Pete McDonald

Best of Show: Dave Dellinger

Other Awards:

EMPA Hall of Fame: Bones Bourcier (Journalist), Jimmy Horton III (dirt), Alan Johnson (dirt), Steve Park (asphalt), Don Prudhomme (drag racing), Sammy Swindell (sprints)

Junie Dunlevy Spirit of the Sport: Ryan Flores

Janice Brice photo award: Duane Canfield

EMPA Promotional award: Doug Rose

John Blewett III Young Gun, Presented by New England Race Fuels: Corey Day

Jerry Reigle Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing: Scott Gobrecht

Richie Evans Northeast Asphalt Driver of the Year: Justin Bonsignore

Richie Evans Northeast Dirt Driver of the Year: Mat Williamson

Al Holbert National Dirt Driver of the Year: David Gravel

Al Holbert National Asphalt Driver of the Year: Kyle Larson

Chris Economaki Newsmaker of the Year: Dave Blaney

Ace Lane, Sr. Photographer of the Year: (tie) Rich Corbett, Tommy Lane

Jim Hunter Writer of the Year: (tie) Ted Schmidt, Keith Waltz

Howie and Mary Hodge Photo: Bob Yurko

Ernie and Marilyn Saxton Service Awards: Dover Motor Speedway, Bill Brice

DAVE STEELE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND DETAILS ANNOUNCED

January 11, 2025 - Pinellas Park, FL - Showtime Speedway promotor Robert Yoho has announced final details of the 6th annual Dave Steele World Championship Weekend. There are a few new wrinkles in 2025.

Details of this year's event weren't finalized until just this week, as just a few months ago, there was doubt that the event would even happen. The state of Florida was using Showtime Speedway as a storage facility for debris from recent hurricanes that have ravished the area this past fall. Yoho was given the track back in mid-December and given the go-ahead to continue racing. For the longest time, it was unsure when racing would resume in 2025.

Yoho has announced both weekends of the annual Dave Steele World Sprint Car Championship will be consolidated into one gigantic weekend of pavement sprint car racing February 21-22, 2025,

The action kicks off February 21 with a 100-lap non-wing sprint car racing paying $7500 to win and $500 to start. The non-winged portion of the event has typically been a 125-lap affair, but since teams will be racing the following night, it was decided to cut the distance of the non-winged race to 100 laps.

The following evening teams will put the wings on for twin 35-lap features. Each feature will pay $2500 to win and $300 to start. If a driver could win all three events, he would go home with $8,000 not including lap monies. If a driver can start all three feature events, he is guaranteed.

The Dave Steele non-wing portion of the Dave Steele World Championship weekend is one the most unique races in all of Florida open wheel racing. It gives Florida teams who anticipate competing in the Little 500 a low-cost tune-up race. Teams will get the chance to use a long-distance race, on a track similar in size to Anderson Speedway, the chance to try things out prior to heading up north in late May.

For updates on the Dave Steele World Championship Weekend please visit http://www.showtimespeedway.us or follow Showtime Speedway and Pavement Pounders on Facebook.

PAST DAVE STEELE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

2020 - Kody Swanson (non-wing)
2021 - Kody Swanson (non-wing)
2022 - Kyle O'Gara (non-wing)
2023 - Davey Hamilton Jr. (non-wing)
2024 - Kyle O'Gara (non-wing)
2024 - Davey Hamiton Jr. (winged) Feature #1
2024 - Colton Bettis (winged) Feature #2

Expo speedway to make a possible return to racing for its 55th anniversary at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.
By Jim Balentine
(Cortland,Ohio)

The monster 5/8 mile expo speedway located at the Trumbull County fairgrounds near Cortland, Ohio, celebrating the 55th year of existence in 2025 is in early planning stages to make a return to racing at the track labeled as “track of the champions”. A meeting put on by the Trumbull County fair board is scheduled for Wednesday night, January 29 2025 at the banquet hall near gate C to have an open forum on the possibility of having auto racing back at the speedway. This meeting will only show if any racing is possible at the fairgrounds with no dates or racing announced.

The fairgrounds which were built in 1969 and completed in 1970 held its first fair that summer..the track itself enormous in size measuring at 5/8 of a mile on the inside of the track was built for horse racing and auto racing with the first auto race being an ARCA race won by hall of famer Iggy Katona and the 2nd was put on by local Sharon, Pa businessman and auto racing enthusiast Bud Miller in the summer of 1970 being a USAC sprint show. Clate Husted won the first regular late model feature on Sept 7 1970.

Beginning in 1971 auto racing was held weekly at the speedway featuring the late models and super 270 cubic inch six-cylinder division running continuously through the middle of 1976. During that time The best of the best of local auto racing legends and future Hall of Famers battled week in and week out. Hall of Fame drivers such as Jim Bickerstaff, Phil Wertz, Tom Jarrett, John Buzzard and Bill Larson among many others etched their name in Expo Speedway history as all won many features in that timeframe. After the 1976 season, the track sat dormant until the summer of 1979 when it reopened again with Billy Teegarden picking up a 50 lap invitational.

In 1980 local racer, Butch Buccella held weekly racing at the speedway on Sunday nights packing the 5000 seat grandstand nightly and averaging over 20 cars each in a three division show. Hall of Famer’s like Bob wearing, Glenn Gault, Lou Blaney, Ted Wise, Brian Muehlman, Lou Gentile and Bill Gabrielson would win many features at that time.

The all star late models with their wedge bodies would compete in two big events in ‘82 and ‘83 called the JW Hunt world of dirt Ohio nationals bringing in national dirt late model Hall of Fame drivers such as Charlie Swartz ,Ray Godsey, Freddie Smith, and a young up-and-coming star named Donnie Moran, who went on to win the only million dollar late model race at Eldora later on.

The All-Star circuit of champions sprint cars also appeared at the speedway four times with famous names such as Fred Linder, Steve Smith Sr., and Dave Blaney picking up wins along with Brad Doty, Rick Ungar, and Randy Wolfe who was victorious in the first ever Ohio sprint speedweek at Expo.

Multiple rainouts, late evenings, and other circumstances would lead to no promoter being found after the 1983 season was complete.

The King family from Bristolville, Ohio would run four major events in 1995 bringing in national sanctioned late model and sprint car racing to the speedway along with the E mods and pure stocks with near sellout crowds each night and a large car count in all classes. Todd Andrews, Bart Hartman, Joey Saldana, Kenny Jacobs, Alan Dellinger, Rick Prosser among others would add their names to the historic Expo win list.

The racing would again be halted until 2006 when the Fairboard decided to bring back racing during the annual fair.

The BRP modified tour would be a constant staple during the fair races from 2006 until 2023 with Rex King and his sons Russell and Rex Jr scoring many wins and New York stand out Erick Rudolph would win a record five straight feature events before the racing operation was stopped.

The introduction of the crate late models and crate modifieds came to expo as well with several different winners in both divisions, including some who won their first ever feature. RUSH modified Chelsie Kreigisch would score an emotional first win at expo becoming the first female driver to win a competitive event and the tracks illustrious history. Will Thomas, who grew up at expo as his dad owned Lou Blaney‘s modified in the 80s also scored an emotional victory in the RUSH late models.

The racing was halted again after the 2023 season as the fair board went in a different direction, but there is interest in the track coming back to life for a few events per year
With the meeting on January 29 being the start of the possibility of racing coming back to expo. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the banquet hall, which is near gate C at the fairgrounds property. If you wish to attend, the meeting will begin at 6 PM. The fairgrounds is located at 899 Everett Hull Rd, Cortland, OH 44410. For more information call fairboard member Debbie Polk at (330) 272-7512 or email Jim Balentine at jbalentine2@roadrunner.com.

USABMX To Ride with TMEZ TV at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals

PETERSEN MEDIA- Not only will USABMX be aligned with RMS Racing at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, the company headquartered in Tulsa, OK has also reached an agreement to join forces with the outspoken Thomas Meseraul better known as T-Mez and his ever-popular YouTube Channel TMEZ TV.

The 2025 Chili Bowl will again see TMEZ team up with famed car owner Tim Engler as he will pilot the Engler Tool and Machine/EA Stealth/Ford powered No. 7x inside the Expo Center.

“I am excited to be rocking my GoPro’s at this year’s Chili Bowl again, and being a former BMX Racer, I am really excited to team up with USABMX and help promote such a great sport,” TMEZ said. “BMX taught be quite a bit about racing. I would load up with AJ Almendinger and we’d race BMX bikes during the week, and then on the weekends I’d swap two wheels for four wheels and run a quarter midget.”

With Meseraul excited to help the sport that launched his racing interest, USABMX utters the same sentiment after USABMX CEO B.A. Anderson met the crowd favorite atlast year’s event and learned about his BMX past.

“Once I met TMEZ and learned about his BMX past, I was sold as a fan,” Anderson said. “Watching the fans flock to him all week was something special. Now I thoroughly enjoy watching TMEZ TV and learning about how motorsports is marketed to the public. I think the crossover between BMX Racing and car racing has a similar demographic and I am excited we are going down this path.”

USABMX is the world’s largest sanctioning body with over 300 tracks through the USA and Canada. Aside from the partnerships with RMS Racing and TMEZ, the company will also be on vendor row inside the building with goody bags, and a chance to win a race ready BMX Mongoose bicycle daily.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 0, Wins: 0, Top 5’s: 0, Top 10’s: 0.

ON TAP: USABMX will partner with TMEZ at the 2025 Chili Bowl.

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POWRi FAST on DIRT Series Unveils Action-Packed 2025 Schedule

Belleville, IL (1/8/25) Building a resolute yearly agenda, the Honest Abe Roofing POWRi FAST on DIRT Series presented by Ti22 Performance is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 2025 schedule featuring twenty-four exhilarating dates at some of the most iconic dirt tracks from March until October.

Kicking off the FAST on DIRT 2025 season on Saturday, March 15 at Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway setting the stage for a thrilling year of high-speed action as drivers battle across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
Highlighted by multiple stops in Ohio the POWRi FAST schedule includes visits to Millstream Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, and Wayne County Speedway.

Returning to the Keystone State with multiple trips to Michaels Mercer Raceway, Knox Raceway, Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway, and Tri-City Raceway Park; as well as a trio of Hoosier State marquee events at Lincoln Park Speedway, Paragon Speedway, and the historic Terre Haute Action Track running in conjunction with the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints.

Schedule subject to alteration with TBA event information pending confirmation.
With such a robust and diverse schedule, the POWRi FAST on DIRT Series presented by Ti22 Performance is poised for an exciting season, follow the action all season at www.bossfastsprints.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.

USABMX Teams with RMS Motorsports And Team Drivers Brad Sweet and Spencer Bayston for 2025 Chili Bowl

PETERSEN MEDIA- Freshly into January and 2025, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, OK is rapidly approaching and USABMX is thrilled to announce a partnership for the prestigious event with RMS Motorsports and the team’s driver line up consisting of High Limit Champion Brad Sweet, and High Limit full timer Spencer Bayston.

“We are very excited to be working with RMS Racing and two top drivers like Brad (Sweet) and Spencer (Bayston),” B. A. Anderson CEO of USABMX said. “With our headquarters being located in Tulsa, OK it is only fitting we get on board and support such a prestigious event, and we are excited to team with RMS Racing and two of the best drivers entered in the event.”

USABMX is ‘The World’s Largest Bicycle Motocross Sanctioning Body”, and sanctions over 300 BMX tracks across the United States and into Canada. Aside from a large array of sanctioned tracks, USABMX also hosts 36 National events in the US headlined by the Grand Nationals hosted inside the same building as the Chili Bowl, the Sage Net Center, over the Thanksgiving holiday.

“On top of being partnered with RMS Racing, we will also have a booth on vendor row handing out goody bags, showing everyone the world of BMX and we will even be giving away a race ready Mongoose BMX bicycle daily,” Anderson added.

When the action kicks off on Monday, January 13th, USABMX will also be joined by 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, Connor Fields, as he will be a guest of the team for this night as will take in the opening night of action as well as the Race of Champions.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 0, Wins: 0, Top 5’s: 0, Top 10’s: 0.

ON TAP: USABMX will partner with RMS Racing and drivers Brad Sweet and Spencer Bayston for the 2025 Chili Bowl in Tulsa, OK taking place January 12th-18th.

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Mallett Making Chili Bowl Nationals Debut With Ride From Sammy Swindell

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIER, Ark. (Jan. 8, 2025) - Jordon Mallett is eager to embark upon his Chili Bowl Nationals driving debut next week.

Mallett has landed a ride with Sammy Swindell, who owns the most Chili Bowl Nationals victories with five, for the marquee midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. Mallett's preliminary night is Thursday, Jan. 16.

"I got a phone call from Sammy one evening wanting to know if I'd be interested in running his other car," he said. "We talked for a while and I'm really excited to jump on the opportunity."

Not only will this mark Mallett's first time competing in the event, it will be his first time racing a midget.

"I don't have any expectations because I've never even set in a midget before," he said. "If things go well, that's great. We want to perform and I'm not going there to not run well, but realistically there aren't high expectations. One of the best to ever do it is my car owner and in my corner. That should help expedite the learning curve. I want to put myself in a good position and capitalize when I can and just race smart. I want to represent his team and the people who support him well."

Mallett, who is a winged sprint car driver, has attended the event multiple times.

"Me and my dad normally went," he said. "We'd go up and walk the pits and watch, making it a day trip on Saturday. It was always in the back of my head that I wanted to run the event, but I didn't own midgets and wasn't one who was interested in trying to rent a ride. It's always been, I will take a ride if a ride presents itself and the right opportunity was going to have to present itself.

"I want to thank Sammy for the opportunity. I'm excited to practice next Sunday and then race on Thursday. It will be a big challenge, but one I'm looking forward to."

Swindell, whose preliminary night is Wednesday, and Mallett are two of the 380-plus entrants. All drivers are placed into a preliminary night leading up to the finale on Saturday, Jan. 18.

"I've run (sprint cars) with him some the last couple of years," Swindell said. "He does most of his own stuff and knows he can't tear it up. I've been giving some people a chance in the other car and we've had some good ones drive. I wanted to give someone a chance around here trying to race on their own and someone who is on the lighter side. He fit both of those pretty easy and thought he'd do a decent job. They are good people, too."

UP NEXT -

Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., for the 39 th annual Chili Bowl Nationals presented by NOS Energy Drink

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

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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., T&A, KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, ISC Racers Tape, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, Moss Racing Engines, Twin S Tool Corp., JET Graphics and AR Dyno Specialty for their continued support.

Wingless Sprints SA

Series Double at Murray Bridge

By Phil Michell Motorsport Media

The 2024/25 Wingless Sprints SA Triple Crown finally gets underway this Saturday night at the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway following the opening round rainout at the Borderline Speedway in December. This weekend’s event is officially round 2 of the series with the final round to be held at the new look Tolmer Speedway in April. Not only will the drivers be racing for Tri Series points, but they will also be competing for overall honours in round 4 the State Series, therefore it will be a huge night for our local Wingless racers.

With points for both series on offer the event has attracted close to 40 local drivers from across the state with competitors travelling from the South-East, the Riverland, the Adeliade Hills, Yorke Peninsula and of course metropolitan Adelaide. Basically, the driver line-up is as good as it gets in South Australia with the exception of only a couple of competitors who are missing due to a tough Summer Slam campaign last week.

Included in the line-up are the likes of Jack McCarthy, who is fresh off a win in the Speedcar Pro Series at Mount Gambier, Super2 racer Brad Vaughan, w who was the winner during Summer Slam at Laang and Warrnambool Slam and Sydney Wide Open Series winner Tyson Martin. The former two times State Champion was also victorious in the Tolmer Wingless Invitational so he is career best form right now and must be a favourite to continue his winning ways at Murray Bridge.

Also in the field is Rylan Furler who completed an all South Australian podium in the Summer Slam final and Tailem Bend resident Sam Martin, who can’t be discounted after his victory at the NAPA Speedway in Adelaide along with several outstanding Murray Bridge performances.

Other notable nominations include former Australian Champion Joel Chadwick, Hayden Vickers, who was third at Laang, Sprintcar regular Keke Falland, Anthony Tapley, who was third at Tolmer, Rhys Heinrich, Mildura’s Jordon Bolitho, Kadina’s Tate Cowie, local favourite Mason Merritt, and Bordertown’s James Rodda. After sitting out the early stages of the season Nate Trewin is set to make his first Murray Bridge start of the season so it will be interesting to see how he goes against his rivals who have a lot more recent seat time than the impressive youngster.

With such a large nomination list the format will see two rounds of heats, a Top 6 Dash, a C-Main, a B-Main and a 30-lap A-main.

Event Details: Triple Crown Rd 2 / State Series Rd 4, Saturday 11th December 2025 - Bridge Speedway: Nominations (39 Cars) - S2 Joel Chadwick, , S3 Keke Falland, S5 Rhys Heinrich, S7 Melissa Crouch, S8 Darryl Sloan, S9 Norm Moore, S10 William Caruso, S11 Tyson Martin, S14 Matthew Tyler, S18 Kaitlin Vickers, S19 Michael Spoljaric, S20 Harley Alexander, S21 Matthew Kennedy, S22 Jamie Crafter, S23 Jack McCarthy, S24 Ross Miller, S26 Rylan Furler, S32 Diesel Fallon, S33 Lockie Evans, S36 Hayden Vickers, S38 James Rodda, S47 Anthony Tapley, S45 Thomas Walkom, S48 Patrick Monaghan, S49 Darryl Knuckey, S50 Jordon Bolitho, S55 Mason Merritt, S56 Tate Cowie, S58 Nate Trewin, S66 Sam Martin, S72 Tom Norvill, S80 Bradley Vaughan, S82 Caleb Evans, S83 Craig Bampton (ROF 3), S84 Jesse Alexander, S45 Thomas Walkom, S96 Sharni Pitcher, S97 Leanne Turner, S99 Michael Busby.

2nd Opinion Auto Center Signs On As Opening Night Sponsor For The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2025) Monday night at the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink will have a new sponsor as 2nd Opinion Auto Center has signed on for the opening night’s action.

Owned by long-time Chili Bowl car owners Dan and Patricia Harris, 2nd Opinion Auto Center has been in business since 1982, serving the Dallas/Forth Worth area.

Fielding multiple cars at the Chili Bowl Nationals, Dan and Patricia have been part of the event for 12 years as car owners, fans for even longer, and have been involved in racing since the 1970's, racing Stock Cars, NCRA, Winged Modifieds, Sprint Cars, and eventually moved the Pavement with NASCAR Late Models with their children.

“We’ve been coming to Chili Bowl for over 20 years and said if we ever got a chance to be involved, that was something we really wanted to do," stated Harris. "Growing up racing dirt, and then pavement to get our kids careers going, we never lost our love for dirt, and have made friends all over the country. It’s part of our family, and over the years, the racers have become our chosen family."

For more information on 2nd Opinion Auto Center, including location and service, log onto https://www.2ndopinionautocenter.com.

While giving back to the sport is important, to Dan and Patricia Harris, giving back to the people who protect our community is also important, so Monday’s 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night will include free reserved seat tickets to the first 75 first responders/active military with proper credentials (one ticket per person) who reports to the Chili Bowl Ticket Office starting at Noon on Monday, January 13.

Monday’s 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night includes the O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions.

The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink 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.

Monday and Tuesday reserved seat tickets are on sale now by calling (918) 838-3777, along with a few scattered, single seats for the entire event. Monday and Tuesday tickets are $60 each.

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.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions Featuring 19 Drivers For 2025 Edition

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2025) The O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions. The annual gathering of Chili Bowl, National Tour, and invited guests has become a mainstay during Monday's 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night at the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink, and this year’s roster comprises 19 drivers.

Topped by Logan Seavey for the first time in 2024, the USAC Triple Crown career titlist went on to defend his Chili Bowl Nationals championship on Saturday night aboard the Victory Fuel/Swindell SpeedLab No. 39, fielded by Kevin and Jordan Swindell. The 2024 field saw 20 drivers on track.

For the 2025 event, drivers from across the racing spectrum have been invited to participate in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions.

1 – Sammy Swindell: The five-time Chili Bowl National Champion is always invited.

1S – Spencer Bayston: Winner of Thursday’s Hasty Bake Qualifying Night in 2024, this past season saw the Indiana racer on the road with the Kubota High Limit Series.

1K – Kyle Larson: A last-minute decision to head to Tulsa in 2024, things are full throttle in 2025 for the 2020 and 2021 Chili Bowl Nationals Champion as he hunts yet another Golden Driller after banking two during the Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink.

3T – Brad Sweet: A tie in Midweek, a title overall, the High Limit Racing co-founder gets the nod to compete as the 2024 Kubota High Limit Champion.

4P – Kody Swanson: The 2024 season was uncertain, but it did not stay that way for long and earned Swanson an invite to compete as the 2024, and now eight-time, USAC Silver Crown Champion.

19R – Ricky Thornton, Jr.: Not afraid to race anything and everything, RTJ gets invited to compete as the 2024 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion.

21H – Brady Bacon: Sprint Cars, Midgets, Wing or Non-Wing, the Chili Bowl Nationals invites three-time USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Champion Brady Bacon to compete.

23C – Tyler Courtney: Sunshine finished runner-up in the 2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions, plus went on to win the tie and secure the Kubota High Limit Midweek Money Series.

39 – Logan Seavey: Winner of the 2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions, along with being the two-time and defending Chili Bowl Nationals Champion and the 2024 USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Champion, Logan Seavey is back for more.

41 – Corey Day: Winner of Wednesday’s York Plumbing Qualifying Night in 2024, the 2024 Turkey Night Grand Prix winner turned heads last season with the Kubota High Limit Series, scoring eight victories.

57 – Kaylee Bryson: The first woman to win a USAC National event with her Silver Crown triumph at Belleville in 2024, Kaylee Bryson’s success on the pavement put her atop the points in Trans Am SGT National competition and earned her an invite to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions with Abacus Racing, who was the entrant owner champion with the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship.

67 – Ryan Timms: With POWRi and Xtreme each topped by the same driver, the invite goes to Ryan Timms, who placed second in Xtreme standings with multi-time Chili Bowl Champion car owners KKM/Curb-Agajanian.

71 – Buddy Kofoid: Winner of Tuesday’s Warren CAT Qualifying Night in 2024, this past season was a banner year for the two-time USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget champion as he earned the 2024 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year award with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.

71K – Cannon McIntosh: The 2024 season was a successful one for McIntosh, who got the invite with both the Xtreme and POWRi titles and nearly captured the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget championship.

71W – Christopher Bell: Unleashed by Joe Gibbs Racing to return to the dirt tracks, the three-time Chili Bowl Champion added a second Tulsa Shootout Golden Driller this past weekend in a thrilling victory in Saturday’s 55-lap, Hyper Racing Outlaw Non-Wing feature.

86 – Daison Pursley: A fight to the finish for the 2024 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship, the title for CB Industries driver Daison Pursley, secure his spot in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions

87 – Justin Grant: Winner of the 2022 O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions; Grant saw an up-and-down season in 2024 but will see a new chapter as he joins CB Industries for the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals.

88 – Tanner Thorson: Winner of the 2022 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink, Thorson spent the summer chasing the Kubota High Limit Series before getting Midget laps in California.

98 Tanner Carrick: Winner of Monday’s 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night in 2024, Carrick secured several wins in 2024 along the West Coast.

The standards for an invitation are:

• Drivers finishing in the Top 3 of Saturday night’s A-Feature during the previous five Chili Bowls will be eligible.

• Drivers finishing in the Top 2 of the past five Race of Champions events will be eligible.

• Preliminary Night Winners from the most recent Chili Bowl will be eligible.

• Series Champions from the most recent calendar year in the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, American Sprint Car Series National Tour, High Limit National and Mid-Week, USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC Silver Crown, and POWRi Midget League, and Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will be invited to compete.

• Champions and Drivers of other Tours and Series may be added at the Chili Bowl’s discretion.

• No Driver substitutions or alternates from a sanctioning body will be allowed.

• Starting Lineup for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race Of Champions will be set by Group Qualifying. Drivers will draw for their qualifying position, then qualify in groups of three to four. Drivers will get two warmup laps, then three green flap laps to set their time. The driver with the fastest overall time in Qualifying will draw for the inversion (0, 4, 6, or 8).

The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink 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.

Monday and Tuesday reserved seat tickets are on sale now by calling (918) 838-3777. Monday and Tuesday tickets are $60 each, plus tax (8.517%). Any order received will go into Will Call.

Quick Notes:

What: 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals

When: January 13-18, 2025

Where: SageNet Center (Tulsa, Okla.)

Event Address: 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114

Chili Bowl Online:

Website: http://www.chilibowl.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals

Twitter: (@cbnationals)

Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2025

Instagram: cbnationals

Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:

Year - Driver (Owner)

2024 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)

2023 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)

2022 - Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold)

2021 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel)

2020 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson)

2019 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2018 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2017 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2016 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2015 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2014 - Bryan Clauson (Joe Dooling/Rusty Kunz/Curb Records)

2013 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2012 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2011 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2010 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2009 - Sammy Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2008 - Damion Gardner (Jason Leffler)

2007 - Tony Stewart (Tony Stewart Motorsports)

2006 - Tim McCreadie (Steve Smith)

2005 - Tracy Hines (Wilke - Pak)

2004 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)

2003 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)

2002 - Tony Stewart (Keith Kunz)

2001 - Jay Drake (Keith Kunz)

2000 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)

1999 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)

1998 - Sammy Swindell (Pete Willoughby)

1997 - Billy Boat (John Lawson)

1996 - Sammy Swindell (Rusty Kunz / Jay McKinnie)

1995 - Donnie Beechler (Zarounian Motorsports)

1994 - Andy Hillenburg (Keith Kunz / Rusty Kunz)

1993 - Dave Blaney (Ralph Potter)

1992 - Sammy Swindell (Dave Ellis)

1991 - Lealand McSpadden (Andy Bondio)

1990 - John Heydenreich (Tony Finley)

1989 - Sammy Swindell (Jack Runyon)

1988 - Scott Hatton (Jerry Hatton)

1987 - Rich Vogler (Bob Lowe)

O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions: Logan Seavey (2024), Spencer Bayston (2023), Justin Grant (2022), Christopher Bell (2021 and 2020), Tanner Thorson (2019 and 2016), Chad Boat (2018), Kyle Larson (2017 and 2014), Sammy Swindell (2015, 2012, 2011, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Brad Loyet (2010)

Trade Show: A long-standing tradition at the Chili Bowl, the Trade Show, which is open to the public each day (Monday through Saturday), is free of charge. All variety of racing products, apparel, and more is available with well over 100 vendors. The Trade Show still has space available. Anyone looking to be a part of the Trade Show can contact the Chili Bowl office at 918-838-3777. The Trade Show covers approximately 20,000 square feet

Big Diamond Speedway Releases 2025 Calendar of Events

(Minersville, PA 1-6-25) Dirt track racing in Schuylkill County has a rich history that dates back to 1918. There was as many as 15 races tracks that sprang up throughout the coal region area, however, of them all only Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville remains and the popular 3/8-mile oval is beginning preparations for the 53rd consecutive season of “Racing in God’s Country!”

On Friday evening, April 4, the gates will swing open for another thrilling and exciting season of dirt track racing that begins a very aggressive 24 race calendar of events at Big Diamond Speedway.

And much like racers have come to expect from track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley, all classes competing this year, from the regular weekly divisions to the touring groups, will see a variety of lucrative shows spread out from April to August.

Heading up the weekly card will be the Quandel Concrete 358 Modifieds along with the

outstanding support divisions including the USS Achey 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds, Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners and the Big Creek Concrete 602 Crate Sportsman.

Right off the bat the big money shows will begin as the Thaw Brawl will pay the 358 Modified winner $4053 while the 602 Crate Sportsman first place finisher will net $1053 and the Roadrunner victor collecting $453.

The late Fritz Roehrig founded Big Diamond Speedway in 1972. The track will follow the season opener in his honor with the Fritz Roehrig Memorial-Money in the Mountains event which will be a $10,000-to win/50-lapper for the 358 Modifieds.

More hefty disbursements will continue during the month of May for the 358 Modifieds as each of their features will pay $6000-to-win. Likewise, the 602 Crate Modifieds can look forward to a $3000-to-win night on May 9 with the 602 Crate Classic.

Last year the track hosted the very first Full Fender Frenzy for the Roadrunners which was an overwhelming success that saw cars from BAPS Motors Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway go head-to-head with the stars of Big Diamond. That race is set for May 2 and $1000 awaits the winner.

June will start off in a big way with the return of the Anthracite Assault for the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds racing in a special Tuesday show that pays $7500-to-win.

Another must-see midweek race will take place on June 19 when the stars of the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars invade Big Diamond as part of the Eastern Storm swing.

June also has the “Double B” Bob Bowers Memorial for the Roadrunners with a pair of 12-lap/$500-to-win each feature.

Moving into the month of July things will start off with a longtime tradition as the annual Georgie Stevens Memorial takes place headlined by a 40-lap/$6000-to-win main event for the 358 Modifieds while the 602 Crate Modifieds will be battling for a $1000 top prize.

Lasting Legends Night returns July 11. On that night select Big Diamond Speedway greats are honored in a special meet and greet and autograph session.

The always popular Topless Night is inked during July and is another set of high paying features for the regulars. $7000 and $1000 to win respectively for the 358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Modifieds and Roadrunners. Plus, it will be Getz Motorsports Bike Night. July closes out with another $1000 payday for the Roadrunners on the 25th.

More money is earmarked in August when the Prelude to the Coalcracker takes place on the evening of the 15th with a 50-lapper for the 358 Modifieds and not to mention an impressive $10,000 winner’s share.

One lucky 358 Modified driver can add to his or her earnings when the season finale takes place on August 31 and the running of the prestigious Jack Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72. It will be 72 laps or racing and $15,000-to-win plus lap money making for a great way to close the year.

Along with those highlights the speedway will also play host to the URC Sprint Cars, East Coast Legend Series, Mid Atlantic Modifieds, Wingless Sportsman, and the PASS 305 Sprints.

The complete 2025 schedule can be found on the official Big Diamond Speedway website at https://bigdspeedway.net/

Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information follow us on Facebook or by calling 570-294-7715.

WESTERN MIDGET RACING ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (January 7, 2025) – Western Midget Racing has released a ten-race slate of races across California for the stock production Midget division in 2025. The ten-race program joins the previously announced seven race WMR/BCRA California Super Series, giving drivers opportunities to compete in up to 17 events throughout the year.

All ten races will pay a minimum of $500 to win and $300 for second place. Western Midget Racing teams will take on the season with a new tire, utilizing the American Racer 13GT SD-38 and SD-48 tires. Racers will be required to transition to the American Racer Tire by the fourth race of the WMR campaign. Both Hoosiers and American Racers will be legal in the Super Series, giving drivers an opportunity to utilize Hoosier inventory in the open Midget category as well.

Teams may contact American Racer Southwest and Larry Collins at 661-203-3300 for more information.

WMR will continue to be featured heavily at Ocean Speedway and Ventura Raceway and be apart of several marquee events. The 2025 campaign hits the dirt on March 22 at Ventura Raceway. The first doubleheader weekend will be April 25 at Ocean Speedway with a stop at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday April 26. Ocean Speedway hosts the fourth points race on May 9, with a Super Series round at Antioch Speedway the following night.

Ocean Speedway hosts WMR again on June 6 followed by Super Series on June 7 at Santa Maria. August 2 will see the Western Midget Racing competitors racing on the prestigious Johnny Key Classic, supporting the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series. August 15 serves as the final Ocean round of the year with Antioch Speedway hosting the series on Saturday night.

The final Ventura stop beckons on August 30. The season finale for the 2025 Western Midget Racing championship hits the track on October 25 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track, again supporting the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.

Western Midget Racing has proven to be a tremendous driver development platform, with young talents such as Brody Fuson, Caden Sarale, Blake Bower, and Drake Edwards beginning their Midget development in WMR. Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. claimed both the 2023 and 2024 series championships.

2024 series runner-up Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz will represent the WMR brand with an EcoTec-powered machine at the 2025 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. His prelim night will be on Wednesday June 15 at the mecca of Midgets in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

For more information, visit www.WesternMidgetRacing.com or contact Mike McCluney at (408) 499-5625.

2025 Western Midget Racing Championship Schedule – Subject to Change March 22 Ventura Raceway

April 25 Ocean Speedway April 26 Petaluma Speedway

May 9 Ocean Speedway

June 6 Ocean Speedway

August 2 Ocean Speedway – Johnny Key Classic with NARC August 15 Ocean Speedway August 16 Antioch Speedway August 30 Ventura Raceway

October 25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway with NARC

2025 WMR/BCRA California Super Series Schedule – Subject to Change April 5 Placerville Speedway - NorCal Challenge with USAC

May 10 Antioch Speedway - Graunstadt Memorial with NARC

June 7 Santa Maria Speedway - Central Coast Clash

July 19 Ocean Speedway - 15th Kaeding Classic with NARC

Sept 20 Petaluma Speedway - 14th annual Adobe Cup with SCCT

October 11 Antioch Speedway - Open Wheel Oktoberfest with NARC

Nov 1 Stockton Dirt Track - 42nd Tribute to Gary Patterson with NARC

2025 POWRi Open Wheel Memberships Available Online

Belleville, IL. (1/6/25) Membership registration for race teams and drivers planning on contending within POWRi for all leagues, series, and divisions in the 2025 season is online and available for competitors.

Competitors can find the Membership Registration link at the top right of the POWRi website, under the Info link, or at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/.

Entrants must be POWRi members to be eligible for the year-end point fund and secondary medical insurance. Insurance will carry over from one division to the next except for micro memberships.

Membership must be received at the POWRi office no later than March 1st, 2025, to hold the same number as last year. For new members, numbers will be assigned based on availability and the date received.

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 X & Instagram at POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

POWRi Lifetime Membership List Adds 2024 League Champions
Belleville, IL. (1/6/25) Continuing as a highlight of membership advantages since the prized addition in 2016, the POWRi Lifetime Membership maintains a staple in league competitions in a way to honor previous divisional champions.

Benefiting from gaining championship titles within the tiers of the POWRi Open Wheel competition, all champion-earning entrants since 2016 in the National & West Midget, WAR Sprint, and 410 Outlaw Sprints continue to automatically receive membership based on previous season successes.

The following drivers from each POWRi League/Series have earned a POWRi Lifetime Membership:

POWRi National Midget League:
Cannon McIntosh(2024), Karter Sarff(2023), Brenham Crouch(2022), Bryant Wiedeman(2021), Jake Neuman(2020), Jesse Coldwell(2019), Tucker Klaasmeyer(2018), Logan Seavey(2017), and Zach Daum(2016).

POWRi West Midget League:
Broc Elliott(2024), Michelle Decker(2023), Emilio Hoover(2021/2022), Andrew Felker(2020/2019), Kory Schudy(2018), Grady Chandler(2017), and Steven Shebester(2016).

POWRi WAR Sprint League:
Samuel Wagner(2024), Jack Wagner(2023), Kory Schudy(2022), Mario Clouser(2021), Riley Kreisel(2020/2019/2018), Korey Weyant(2017), and Clinton Boyles(2016).

POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints:
Ayrton Gennetten(2024/2023), Roger Crockett(2022).

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.

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Follow along for more information such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, and on Facebook at POWRi.

Whittall highlights recent stretch with top-ten at Bunbury New Year’s Day
Jan 6, 2025

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (January 6, 2025) – Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall has been busy Down Under, continuing his Western Australia Speedweek campaign, alongside RBH Racing, with another trio of starts in early January.

Whittall, who earned an Australian top-ten prior to the New Year, entered competition at Bunbury Speedway on January 1, Perth Motorplex on January 2, and back at Bunbury on January 4, highlighting recent performances with a seventh-place outcome at Bunbury on New Year’s Day. RBH Racing raced on to finish 15th at Perth and 11th at Bunbury, forced to endure a brake malfunction in his most recent Bunbury appearance due to contact with a rock.

Justin Whittall and RBH Racing will enter the final two rounds of Western Australia Speedweek at Perth Motorplex on January 10-11 ninth in the championship standings.

“We’ve had our challenges, but it’s been a great experience so far. I don’t think our results really speak for our speed and potential,” Whittall said. “We have two rounds to go and we’re excited to give it everything we have. To end my Australian campaign with two great finishes is the goal.”

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall will continue his 2024/2025 Australian campaign with action at Perth Motorplex on Friday and Saturday, January 10-11:

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

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Brock Zearfoss in charge of Western Australia Speedweek standings, highlights New Year stretch with top-five at Perth January 2
Jan 6, 2025

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (December 6, 2025) – Three additional Western Australia Speedweek starts resulted in a pair of top-ten outcomes for the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss and car owner Sean Carren, and with all recent results considered, the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native will roll into the final weekend at Perth Motorplex (Jan. 10-11) with as the Western Australia Speedweek points leader.

Zearfoss, a former Outlaw as well as former Western Australia Speedweek champion, finished eighth from 16th at Bunbury Speedway on New Year’s Day, fifth at Perth Motorplex on January 2, and 12th back at Bunbury on January 4. The 12th-place outcome, kicking off with heat race and dash victories before starting on the feature pole, does no justice to Zearfoss’ actual performance, leading with two laps remaining before making accidental contact with a slower car.

“Definitely not how we wanted our night to end at Bunbury, especially after leading, but you have to make the best of all situations and move forward,” Zearfoss stated. “Can’t say enough about Sean Carren and this entire Goldstar Transport team. It’s been an incredible trip so far, but we still have work to do.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss will continue his 2024/2025 Australian campaign with action at Perth Motorplex on January 10-11:

Qualifying Nights Released For 39th Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (January 5, 2025) Five nights of racing, with every position counting towards Saturday, makes the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink statistically among the most challenging events to prevail in, much less make the show, and the first draft of nights for the 39th running of the worlds greatest Midget event have been released.

Subject to change by the day, the current list of entrants sits at 371, which ties it with 2023’s final entry count, and is just nine shy so far of 2024. Drivers from 35 states, five countries, plus five event champions are set to take on Tulsa Expo Raceway clay from January 13-18, with two Chili Bowl Champions already picking up Golden Drillers this past week during the 40th annual Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout.

Grabbing two wins in Outlaw and A-Class competition, Kyle Larson went full send on a third against Christopher Bell during the night’s 55-lap Outlaw Non-Wing championship event with every angle of attack imaginable, with the race coming down to a photo finish with Bell prevailing.

Setting the standards and expectations at the highest level for next week’s Chili Bowl Nationals, last week’s Shootout is not the first time the two NASCAR veterans have battled for a Golden Driller, as Bell denied Larson his first Chili Bowl triumph with a last lap pass in 2019.

Always an interesting mix of feature starters, event rookies, and talent from across the racing spectrum, each night offers its own unique set of challenges. Ask anyone who has raced it will tell you there is no easy night, and you still have to race them all again on Saturday.

As of January 5, 2025, the nights sort out like this:

JANUARY 13: MONDAY’S 2ND OPINION AUTO CENTER QUALIFYING NIGHT

0H Cap Henry (Republic, OH)

00 Brecken Reese (Canyon, TX)

P1 Paul White (Waco, TX)

1K Kyle Larson (Elk Grove, CA)

2H Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)

2MD Aiden Price (Huntersville, NC)

2NP DRIVER TBA

2W Luke Storer (Portland, VIC)

2Z Zach Blurton (Quinter, KS)

3V Jim Vanzant (Prescott, AZ)

4 Adam Bolyard (Rushville, IN)

4E Maverick Elkins (Alvin, TX)

5F Danny Frye III (O'Fallon, MO)

5P Justin Peck (Monrovia, IN)

5X Jacob Dykstra (Port Colborne, ON)

6B Brylee Kilmer (Goldsby, OK)

7D Michelle Decker (Guthrie, OK)

7E Carson Bolden (Quinlan, TX)

7N Kris Carroll (Claremore, OK)

8 Alex Sewell (Broken Arrow, OK)

8D Jeffrey Abbey (Boyd, TX)

8H Dakota Highley (Greenwood, AR)

8L Cooper Miller (Graham, TX)

K9 Jameson Spies (Ventura, CA)

9 Emilio Hoover (Broken Arrow, OK)

9B Brian Schwabauer (Hastings, NE)

11G Hayden Mabe (Sand Springs, OK)

11J Todd Jackson (Kansas City, MO)

11P DRIVER TBA

14K Brandon Carr (Sheffield, )

15C Carter Chevalier (Ham Lake, MN)

15J Jack Potter (Lees Summit, MO)

15K Nathan Kilwine (Glenville, MN)

16R Kyle Jones (Kennedale, TX)

16T Kevin Newton (Terre Haute, IN)

17D DRIVER TBA

17M Logan Prickett (Shelbyville, IN)

17W Shane Golobic (Fremont, CA)

21D Justin Dickerson (Pittsboro, IN)

23D Devon Dobie (Wapakoneta, OH)

26 Corbin Rueschenberg (Mesa, AZ)

27 Keith Rauch (Broomfield, CO)

30X Larry Bratti (Springdale, AR)

32 Gary Taylor (Snohomish, WA)

32T Trey Marcham (New Castle, OK)

33M Charlie Louden (Camden, AR)

39X Travis Degaton (Sacramento, CA)

42K Kevin Battefeld (Lewiston, IL)

44A Adam Andretti (Brownsburg, IN)

45J Roger Crockett (Broken Arrow, OK)

50 Daniel Adler (St. Louis, MO)

50C Dane Culver (Riverside, CA)

51B Joe B. Miller (Millersville, MO)

51Z Zach Boden (Cambridge, WI)

55i Briggs Danner (Allentown, PA)

55T Trevor Cline (Sherrills Ford, NC)

60X Dillon Welch (Carmel, IN)

67K Ashton Torgerson (Glendale, AZ)

68E Eric Blumer (Beaver Dam, WI)

71G Bill Balog (North Pole, AK)

71K Cannon McIntosh (Bixby, OK)

71M Brent Crews (Denver, NC)

73B Ryan Timmons (Pleasant Hill, CA)

75 Mario Clouser (Chatham, IL)

80 Kade Taylor (Kilgore, TX)

86C David Camfield, Sr. (Decatur, IL)

89 Zach Wigal (Belpre, OH)

P92 Alex Cogley (Findlay, OH)

93 Kyle Bellm (Nixa, MO)

97X John Barnard (Sherman, IL)

98 Tanner Carrick (Lincoln, CA)

JANUARY 14: TUESDAY’S WARREN CAT QUALIFYING NIGHT

1C Brenham Crouch (Lubbock, TX)

1R R.J. Johnson (Laveen, AZ)

1Z Justin Zimmerman (Athens, TX)

2F Casey Friedrichsen (Odebolt, IA)

2ND Darren Kauffman (Waynesboro, PA)

2S Toby Alfrey (Miamisburg, OH)

2WI Tommy Colburn (New Berlin, WI)

3D Darin Naida (Adrian, MI)

3K Todd Kluever (Marshall, WI)

4T Brandt Twitty (Bakersfield, CA)

5A Adam Trimble (Pueblo, CO)

6G Garet Williamson (Columbia, MO)

7MF Chance Morton (Coweta, OK)

7R Jadon Rogers (Worthington, IN)

7T Brad Sweet (Grass Valley, CA)

7U Zach Daum (Pocahontas, IL)

7W Brendon Wiseley (Sand Springs, OK)

7X Thomas Meseraull (San Jose, CA)

7Z Brian Peterson (Mukwonago, WI)

8J Jonathan Beason (Broken Arrow, OK)

09T Timmy Thrash (Gulfport, MS)

10C Dalton Camfield (Decatur, IL)

11B Clinton Boyles (Greenwood, MO)

11H Jori Hughes (Tower, MN)

14F Conner Morrell (Bradenton, FL)

14G Gordy Gundaker (St. Charles, MO)

18K Billy Rayburn (Phoenix, AZ)

19K Riley Kreisel (Warsaw, IN)

19R Ricky Thorton, Jr. (Chandler, AZ)

19S Chase Porter (St. Joseph, MO)

20X Kyle Hawse (Las Vegas, NV)

20Z Stevie Sussex (Mesa, AZ)

21J Kameron Key (Warrensburg, MO)

22 Troy Betts (Middletown, DE)

22G Jack France (Cleckheaton, WYK)

22P Brant O'Banion (Worthing, SD)

23S Kyle Simon (Covington, OH)

25V Billy VanInwegen (Port Jervis, NY)

26P Preston Lattomus (Lewes, DE)

27B Jake Bubak (Arvada, CO)

27G Steve Gresham (Seymour, IN)

28B Brandon Mattox (Brazil, IN)

29S Hank Davis (Sand Springs, OK)

31K Kyle Beilman (Encino, CA)

39M Cole Murray (Indianapolis, IN)

41D Derek Hagar (Marion, AR)

41J DRIVER TBA

43 Gunnar Setser (Columbus, IN)

44 Colton Hardy (Phoenix, AZ)

48G George Loux (Maiden, NC)

55D Nick Drake (Mooresville, NC)

55X Kevin Thomas, Jr. (Cullman, AL)

57 Kaylee Bryson (Muskogee, OK)

57F Blake Green (Mounds, OK)

57W Landon Brooks (Rio Oso, CA)

68W T.J. Smith (Fresno, CA)

71 Buddy Kofoid (Penngrove, CA)

71H Mason Hannagan (Pittsboro, IN)

71J Jeremy Huish (Ness City, KS)

73 Hunter Schuerenberg (Sikeston, MO)

80S Corey Smith (Kokomo, IN)

81 Ty Gibbs (Mooresville, NC)

84K Tom Harris (Banbury, OXF)

84S Shaun Shapel (Wichita, KS)

88A Austin Torgerson (Glendale, AZ)

91B Kevin Bayer (Bixby, OK)

92 Mike Hess (Riverton, IL)

94 Hayden Wise (Huntersville, NC)

95K Mitch Fabish (Te Awamutu, NZ)

96 Cody Brewer (Choctaw, OK)

97L Brandon Lewis (Broken Arrow, OK)

97S Cam Schafer (Little Canada, MN)

97W Alex Karpowicz (Spring Branch, TX)

121 Jason Bennett (Dayton, OH)

321 Chad Winfrey (Gladstone, MO)

JANUARY 15: WEDNESDAY’S YORK PLUMBING QUALIFYING NIGHT

1 Sammy Swindell (Germantown, TN)

1NP DRIVER TBA

2B Tanner Berryhill (Bixby, OK)

3G Kyle Cummins (Princeton, IN)

3J J.J. Yeley (Phoenix, AZ)

3N Jake Neuman (New Berlin, IL)

3U Rylan Gray (Greenfield, IN)

3W Brandon Waelti (Sun Prairie, WI)

4B Chelby Hinton (Dubberly, LA)

4D Dustin Smith (Ossian, IN)

4H Steven Padgett (Madisonville, TX)

4P Kody Swanson (Kingsburg, CA)

4Y Jett Yantis (Bakersfield, CA)

5M Donnie Steward (West Burlington, IA)

7AU Harry Stewart (Gold Coast, QLD)

7B Garrett Benson (Concordia, MO)

7F Joshua Tyre (Keifer, OK)

7JR Shawn Jackson (Bear, DE)

7P Jason McDougal (Broken Arrow, OK)

8K K.J. Snow (Kingsburg, CA)

8M Kade Morton (Coweta, OK)

10M Lane Goodman (Tulsa, OK)

12 Katherine Legge (Guildford, )

12A A.J. Bender (San Diago, CA)

12K Kyle Sheard (Centerville, IN)

14T Connor Speir (Fillmore, CA)

16C David Camfield, Jr. (Decatur, IL)

19T Mitchel Moles (Raisin City, CA)

20C C.J. Sarna (Brea, CA)

21C Colby Stubblefield (Seagoville, TX)

21K Austin Nigh (Greenfield, IN)

21R Myles Tomlinson (Turtle Lake, ND)

22J Zach Hampton (Mooresville, IN)

22X Steven Shebester (Mustang, OK)

23T Tristan Lee (Biloxi, MS)

25B Steve Buckwalter (Royersford, PA)

25K Taylor Reimer (Tulsa, OK)

27W Colby Copeland (Roseville, CA)

29 Tim Buckwalter (Douglasville, PA)

31 Tanner Holmes (Jacksonville, OR)

32C Alex Bright (Collegeville, PA)

37 Ayden Gatewood (Caruthersville, MO)

39T Troy DeGaton (Congress, AZ)

40 Max Adams (Marion, IN)

40X Steven Snyder, Jr. (Rising Sun, MD)

41 Corey Day (Clovis, CA)

42 Matt Carr (Fayetteville, NC)

44B Branigan Roark (Lincoln, MO)

45S Caleb Stelzig (Albuquerque, NM)

46X Joe Kata (Goshen, NY)

49 Cole Tinsley (Bonne Terre, MO)

52 Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK)

53 Sean Robbins (Collinsville, IL)

55A Jake Swanson (Anaheim, CA)

56X Mark Chisholm (Springfield, IL)

57H Autumn Criste (Deltona, FL)

60 Landon Britt (Memphis, TN)

66J Jayden Clay (New Castle, OK)

68K Emerson Axsom (Franklin, IN)

71P Mat Williamson (St. Catharines, ONT)

71.5 Robert Bell (Colfax, IA)

72W Tye Wilke (Detroit Lake, MN)

75A Todd Hobson (Clyde, VIC)

75X DRIVER TBA

77 Joe Wirth (Waterloo, IL)

77B Bret Klabunde (Fort Calhoun, NE)

77K Kevin Cook (Winchester, IN)

80A Steve Miller (Rosanky, TX)

81C Colten Cottle (Kansas, IL)

83 Will Armitage (Athens, IL)

84Y Alex Yankowski (Covington Township, PA)

85 Jerry Coons, Jr. (Tucson, AZ)

86 Daison Pursley (Locust Grove, OK)

91X Danny Wood (Norman, OK)

96X Logan Mitchell (Santa Cruz, CA)

97K Kale Drake (Collinsville, OK)

98P Ryan Padgett (Anadarko, OK)

111 DRIVER TBA

251 Johnny Brown (Orange, TX)

JANUARY 16: THURSDAY’S HASTY BAKE QUALIFYING NIGHT

00K Scott Kreutter (Cowlesville, NY)

1A Cole Bodine (Rossville, IN)

1S Spencer Bayston (Lebanon, IN)

2D Matt Sherrell (Collinsville, OK)

2X DRIVER TBA

3P Drake Edwards (Peoria, AZ)

3X DRIVER TBA

3Z Trey Zorn (Russell, KS)

5 Karter Sarff (Mason City, IL)

7JR J.D. Black (Grain Valley, MO)

7M Shane Cottle (Kansas, IL)

8R Ryker Pace (Collinsville, OK)

9U Kyle Spence (Bear, DE)

10H Ryder Laplante (Calera, OK)

10X Trevor Serbus (Olivia, MN)

11C Mike Woodruff (Satanta, KS)

11K Cole Parker (Coal City, IN)

11L Landon Crawley (Benton, AR)

14D David Gasper (Santa Barbara, CA)

14E Jeffrey Newell (Sand Springs, OK)

15D Andrew Deal (Caney, KS)

15W Danny Burke (Crosby, TX)

17 Sye Lynch (Apollo, PA)

17A Tom Dunkel (Menifee, CA)

17E Cody Beard (Huntingburg, IN)

17H Henry Chambers (Baldwin City, KS)

17L Braxton Cummings (Bedford, IN)

19A Hayden Reinbold (Gilbert, AZ)

19M Ethan Mitchell (Mooresville, NC)

20G Jay Mallory (St. Catharines, ONT)

21B Frank Beck (Parrish, FL)

21H Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, OK)

21X Casey Shuman (Rattlesnake Bend, AZ)

22S AJ Johnson (Oskaloosa, IA)

24S Rodney Westhafer (Mechanicsburg, PA)

26J Jacob Harris (Vidor, TX)

27X Michael Hubert (Mint Hill, NC)

28J Joe Perry (Billings, MT)

31B Dominic Gorden (Clovis, CA)

33 DRIVER TBA

33R Cameron Hagin (Broken Arrow, OK)

35 Tyler Robbins (Collinsville, IL)

35S Ben Schmidt (Plymouth, WI)

40B Josh Bilicki (Menomonee Falls, WI)

41P Parker Jones (Blue Mounds, WI)

45B Bradley Cox (Elbert, CO)

45H Robbie Price (Cobble Hill, BC)

46 Kenney Johnson (Brownsburg, IN)

51F Brody Fuson (Bakersfield, CA)

51X Joe Walker (Harrisonville, MO)

54 Matt Westfall (Pleasant Hill, OH)

54C Chance Hull (Kennedale, TX)

55F Johnny Kent (Kiefer, OK)

55K DRIVER TBA

55V C.J. Leary (Greenfield, IN)

57R DRIVER TBA

60C DRIVER TBA

67W Jacob Denney (Galloway, OH)

C71 Carter Jensrud (River Falls, WI)

71E Mariah Ede (Fresno, CA)

71W Christopher Bell (Norman, OK)

75G Cole Garner (Sioux Falls, SD)

77D Dalten Gabbard (Peoria, AZ)

77J John Klabunde (Fort Calhoun, NE)

80H Josh Hanna (Flint, TX)

81F Frank Flud (Pryor, OK)

81G Tony Helton (Spencer, IN)

84J Jesse Shapel (Wichita, KS)

87W Ryan Bernal (Hollister, CA)

88 Tanner Thorson (Broken Arrow, OK)

89X Chris Windom (Canton, IL)

91 Jeff Stasa (Kingman, KS)

91S Jordon Mallett (Greenbrier, AR)

98B Joe Boyles (Greenwood, MO)

938 Bradley Fezard (Bonnerdale, AR)

X Dan Bennett (Akron, NY)

JANUARY 17: FRIDAY’S HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO QUALIFYING NIGHT

0 Johnny Murdock (St. Louis, MO)

0B Jason Botsford (Quincy, WA)

0G Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ONT)

0L Kevin Carl (Port Naches, TX)

1P Terry Nichols (Delano, CA)

2P Cameron La Rose (Surprise, AZ)

3T DRIVER TBA

05 Alex Midkiff (Belleville, IL)

5J Josh Hodge (Pittsboro, IN)

5U Michael Faccinto (Hanford, CA)

7 Shannon McQueen (Tehachapi, CA)

7C Chance Morris (Kennedale, TX)

7K Kolton Gariss (Owasso, OK)

8S Kyle Steffens (St. Charles, MO)

8W Kaleb Montgomery (Templeton, CA)

8X Jeff Schindler (Evansville, IN)

11A Andrew Felker (Sedalia, MO)

11X Donovan Peterson (Brookings, SD)

13 Brandon Boggs (Lawton, OK)

14A Travis Miniea (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

14J Jody Rosenboom (Rock Rapids, IA)

16 Santino Ferrucci (Woodbury, CT)

17B Ryan Bickett (Ramona, SD)

17C Devin Camfield (Decatur, IL)

17K Tim Creech II (Indianapolis, IN)

19 Greg Dennett (Livermore, CA)

19U Pierce Urbanosky (N. Richland Hills, TX)

20 Tadd Holliman (Murray, NE)

20S Landon Simon (Indianapolis, IN)

21 Daryn Pittman (Owasso, OK)

21T Justin Bates (Bartonville, TX)

22M Marc Dailey (Brownsburg, IN)

22T Don Droud, Jr. (Lincoln, NE)

23C Tyler Courtney (Indianapolis, IN)

28 Ace McCarthy (Tahlequah, OK)

33W Rece Womack (Ripley, MS)

36 Taylor Courtney (Indianapolis, IN)

39 Logan Seavey (Sutter, CA)

40M Chase McDermand (Springfield, IL)

44K Brody Wake (Lake Havasu, AZ)

44X Wesley Smith (Nixa, MO)

45V Cole Vanderheiden (Papillion, NE)

45X Jace Park (Overland Park, KS)

47R Ray Brewer (Owasso, OK)

48 Eric Webber (Claremont, IL)

48H Wout Hoffmans (Boxmeer, NB)

51 Curtis Jones (Tulsa, OK)

51K Kyle Busch (Las Vegas, NV)

56E Tyler Edwards (Salina, OK)

57A Daniel Robinson (Ewing, IL)

60M Earl McDoulett, Jr. (Claremore, OK)

63 Cale Coons (Greencastle, IN)

63F Frankie Guerrini (San Rafael, CA)

64 Andy Pake (Felton, MN)

67 Ryan Timms (Oklahoma City, OK)

68 Ronnie Gardner (Corona, CA)

68B Blain Petersen (Essex, IA)

71T Kyler Johnson (Quinter, KS)

72J Sam Johnson (O'Fallon, MO)

74 Luke Hall (Ludlow Falls, OH)

77R Robbie Smith (Deland, FL)

80D Josh Hawkins (Whitehouse, TX)

84R Chris Roseland (Carter Lake, IA)

85J Joshua Lewis (Shawnee, OK)

86X Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (Olive Branch, MS)

87 DRIVER TBA

92M Josh Most (Red Oak, IA)

95 Chris Andrews (Collinsville, OK)

97 Gavin Miller (Allentown, PA)

TBA Michael Pickens (Auckland, NZ)

**Full entry list is updated as often as possible at https://www.chilibowl.com/entries/manual.aspx

The breakdown of nights will be posted soon.

Entry for the 2025 event will be taken by phone at (918) 838-3777, by fax to (918) 836-5517, and via email at chilibowlentries@gmail.com

The entry fee is $200. If entering by phone, the Chili Bowl office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Each entry must include a current W9 to indicate who will receive payment. Entries that do not have a completed W9 on file will not be given a qualifying night.

Emailing chilibowlentries@gmail.com is the preferred method of entry.

A reminder that competitors under the age of 16 will be allowed to enter. All entries received by drivers under 16 years of age will go before an advisory committee. Only after being approved by the committee will a driver under 16 years of age be allowed to compete. A copy of a Birth Certificate will still be required to confirm the driver’s age.

Monday and Tuesday reserved seat tickets are on sale now by calling (918) 838-3777. Monday and Tuesday tickets are $60 each, plus tax (8.517%). Any order received will go into Will Call.

Quick Notes:

What: 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals

When: January 13-18, 2025

Where: SageNet Center (Tulsa, Okla.)

Event Address: 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114

Chili Bowl Online:

Website: http://www.chilibowl.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals

Twitter: (@cbnationals)

Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2025

Instagram: cbnationals

Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:

Year - Driver (Owner)

2024 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)

2023 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)

2022 - Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold)

2021 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel)

2020 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson)

2019 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2018 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2017 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2016 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2015 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)

2014 - Bryan Clauson (Joe Dooling/Rusty Kunz/Curb Records)

2013 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2012 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2011 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2010 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2009 - Sammy Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)

2008 - Damion Gardner (Jason Leffler)

2007 - Tony Stewart (Tony Stewart Motorsports)

2006 - Tim McCreadie (Steve Smith)

2005 - Tracy Hines (Wilke - Pak)

2004 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)

2003 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)

2002 - Tony Stewart (Keith Kunz)

2001 - Jay Drake (Keith Kunz)

2000 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)

1999 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)

1998 - Sammy Swindell (Pete Willoughby)

1997 - Billy Boat (John Lawson)

1996 - Sammy Swindell (Rusty Kunz / Jay McKinnie)

1995 - Donnie Beechler (Zarounian Motorsports)

1994 - Andy Hillenburg (Keith Kunz / Rusty Kunz)

1993 - Dave Blaney (Ralph Potter)

1992 - Sammy Swindell (Dave Ellis)

1991 - Lealand McSpadden (Andy Bondio)

1990 - John Heydenreich (Tony Finley)

1989 - Sammy Swindell (Jack Runyon)

1988 - Scott Hatton (Jerry Hatton)

1987 - Rich Vogler (Bob Lowe)

Elite Custom Awards joins EMPA line-up of convention sponsors

(Hazle Township, PA 1-5-24) The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) is happy to announce that Elite Custom Awards from Freeland, Pa., has signed on with the organization as a 2025 sponsor for the upcoming convention which is taking place on January 10-12 at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre.

Elite Custom Awards is a division of Evergreen Raceway and run by the track’s owner/promoter Jason Makarewicz. Recently Makarewicz acquired the former Printers Edge of Hazle Brook, Pa., and is rebranding it as Elite Custom Awards.

“We’re very excited to welcome Elite Custom Awards to our growing family of sponsors. Jason does a great job of presenting very thrilling asphalt racing at Evergreen and is now venturing into this new venue which I know he will succeed at,” said EMPA president Dino Oberto”

“He was very willing to be part of the convention this year and we’re happy to say that all of our award plaques will be provided by Jason and Elite Custom Awards.”

Elite Custom Awards specializes in all types of trophies and plaques and recently had added embordering to their line-up of customer needs.

To contact Makarewicz and Elite Custom Awards email him elitecustomawards12@gmail.com or by phone at 570-956-6347. They are also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571077461079

The EMPA annual convention takes place January 10-12 at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre. It begins with a Friday evening “Salute to the Champions presented by The Wire Guys” where local and regional driving titlists have a meet and greet with the press followed by socializing.

Saturday will consist of press conferences, workshops and guest speakers. The “Voice of The 500” Paul Page, is this year’s keynote speaker on Saturday. The gathering culminates with the evening’s Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony.

Founded in 1969, the Eastern Motorsport Press Association is an organization of professional writers, broadcasters, announcers, videographers, and photographers working in the motorsports industry. It also includes associate and corporate members with backing from Dover Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Brice’s NAPA Auto Parts, Wanick Construction, New England Race Fuels, Speedway Illustrated, The Wire Guys, Buckley’s Automotive, Inc., American Racer, Evergreen Raceway, and Himmer Graphics, who are among the supporters of the organization.

SEEING DOUBLE: Xavier and Natalie Doney to follow POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League full-time in 2025

Jan 1, 2025

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (January 1, 2025) – The 2025 season just got a whole lot busier for Doney-Lawson Racing and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars, as sibling teammates, Xavier Doney and Natalie Doney, are ready to hit the highway, set to join the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League full-time during the New Year. The schedule, packed with nearly 40 events across nine months, will activate officially with a Texas Motor Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22.

Xavier Doney, certainly no stranger to POWRi competition, finished third in the 2024 Series championship padded by 13 top-ten appearances in 16 feature starts, two of which resulting in top-fives including a victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The young man out of Odessa, Missouri, will work to outdo his most recent stat sheet and secure a first-ever POWRi title.

Natalie Doney, who made a handful of 410 sprint car appearances in 2024 in addition to accomplishing multiple top-tens in the 305ci ranks, will chase POWRi Rookie of the Year honors during the new year. The young lady’s highlights run deep with one of her more recent accomplishments equaling a third-place finish in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21.

All POWRi 410 Sprint League events will offer a minimum payout of $5,000-to-win and $500-to-start. In addition, Doney-Lawson Racing will work to earn a major chunk of the $150,000 point fund, $50,000 of which to be awarded to the champion.

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

ALLEGHENY SPRINT TOUR RELEASES 2025 SCHEDULE

GUYS MILLS PA (JANUARY 4, 2025): Jacob Gomola, the Allegheny Sprint Tour (AST) promoter in western PA, announced the tour's ninth season schedule for 2025.

"Our ninth year looks like our best season yet with almost 30 nights of racing covering five tracks with the possibility of more tracks being added to the schedule," Gomola said.

The season will kick off on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Michael's Mercer Raceway for the annual running of the Chiller Thriller. AST is scheduled to appear thirteen times at the Mercer Bullring. Logan McCandless won the Chiller Thriller in 2021.

AST returns to Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 12, for the first time since 2017. It's back for the season opener at Michael's Mercer Raceway on Saturday, April 19. Lernerville Speedway hosts the first of five Sunday events on April 27 for Dirt TV's 3 Wide Special.

May features five races for AST, including the third race of the season at Michael's Mercer Raceway on Saturday, May 3. Lernerville Speedway's second Dirt TV's 3 Wide Special is on Sunday, May 4. AST and the Laurel Highlands Sprint Series go head-to-head in a non-points race at Dog Hollow Speedway on Friday, May 9. On Saturday, May 17, it's the Bob Ryder Memorial at Michael's Mercer Raceway. AST joins Western PA Sprint Speedweek on Thursday, May 29, at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway.

AST rejoins Western PA Speedweek on Sunday, June 1, at Tri-City Raceway Park for the final night of the five-race series. On Friday, June 6, AST and LHSS return to Dog Hollow Speedway for another non-points event. June 6 is the first event of a three-race weekend for AST, as they visit Michael's Mercer Raceway on Saturday, June 7. Then, it's on to Lernerville for the third Dirt TV's 3 Wide Special on Sunday, June 8.

AST closes out the month of June on Saturday, June 28, at Michael's Mercer Raceway.

There will be four AST races in July, with two events at Lernerville on Sunday, July 6, for Dirt TV's 3 Wide Special and again on Friday, July 25, for a Fab 4 event. AST visits Michael's Mercer Raceway on two Saturdays, July 19 and July 26.

The Dog Days of August will be the season's busiest month, with seven events at three tracks.

On Sunday, August 3, AST returns to Lernerville Speedway for the fifth and final Dirt TV's 3 Wide Special event. Then, on Saturday, August 9, it's the Al Priester Memorial at Michael's Mercer Raceway. The series visits Michael's Mercer Raceway on Saturday, August 16, and then returns for the Hawley Memorial on FRIDAY, August 22. Lernerville Speedway switches to Saturday, August 23, for the Peluso Roofing Sprint Car Spectacular. AST closes August with the Labor Day Weekend Special on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, at Tri-City Raceway Park.

The September AST schedule is fluid as talks continue with several tracks.

The 2025 Allegheny Sprint Tour season winds down with the Little Guy Nationals at Michael's Mercer Raceway on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. The 2025 season closes with a doubleheader weekend on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at Lernerville Speedways Steel City Stampede at Lernerville Speedway.

AST promoter Gomola also announced that veteran racing journalist and media relations representative DJ Johnson will join the organization to assist with media relations and sponsorships.

"DJ [Johnson] has always supported the AST and IMCA RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars in general," Gomola said. "We are excited to have DJ [Johnson] on board for 2025."

Please visit and like our Facebook page and visit our website at https://allegehenysprinttour.weebly.com for more information regarding our schedule and additional announcements.

If you have questions about the Allegheny Sprint Tour, please get in touch with Jacob Gomola at alleghenysprinttour@gmail.com or DJ Johnson at AST305media@gmail.com.

MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025

A ninth to Dayne Kingshott and a DNS for Callum Williamson at Bunbury Speedway on Saturday night has opened up the gap between the two front runners in the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series championship.

Heading into round 12, Kingshott, the defending series champion, had 1816 points, just eight points ahead of Williamson.

Kingshott started p18 for the 30-lap final, while Williamson was due to start from p4, but having stripped gears in the W3 meant he didn’t get a start.

Heading into a double header at the Perth Motorplex next Friday and Saturday nights, Kingshott now has 1816 points, with Williamson 1726.

A solid drive from p5 to p4 has elevated Taylor Milling to third on 1676.

Kaiden Manders, who started p17 and finished 18th, dropped from third to fourth to now be 1666 points.

Andrew Priolo is still fifth overall on 1572 points after starting p19 and finishing 21st.

Jack Williamson has gone up from seventh to sixth for 1530 points after going from p20 to 16th.

Brad Maiolo moved up from ninth to seventh for 1498 points - after going from p3 from p5.

Jason Kendrick, p22 to 19th, remains eighth on 1478 and Kris Coyle moved from p10 to p9 on 1474 after crossing the line in 17th.

Ryan Newton, who didn’t race in Bunbury, has dropped from sixth to 10th.

Ryan Lancaster is now 11th after his 15th place in Bunbury, while Aaron Chircop remains in 12th (23rd in Bunbury), Jamie Maiolo moved from 14th to 13th (14th in Bunbury), Michael Keen went from 15th to 14th (13th in Bunbury) and Daniel Harding, who also didn’t race at Bunbury, dropped from 11th to 15th.

Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series points after 12 rounds of 22: Dayne Kingshott 1816, Callum Williamson 1726, Taylor Milling 1676, Kaiden Manders 1666, Andrew Priolo 1572, Jack Williamson 1530, Brad Maiolo 1498, Jason Kendrick 1478, Kris Coyle 1474, Ryan Newton 1436, Aaron Chircop 1378, Jamie Maiolo 1370, Michael Keen 1342, Daniel Harding 1320, Jaydee Dack 1148, Kerry Madsen 1142, Joel Ettridge 1106, James McFadden 1030, AJ Nash 1030, Jason Pryde 1010, Luke Oldfield 972, Brock Zearfoss 952, Brooke Newson 948, Matt Egel 910, James Inglis 892, Jock Goodyer 878, Justin Whittall 850, Brad Sweet 818, Cory Eliason 808, Wayne Russell 764, Myles Bolger 758, Matt Juhl 740, Gio Scelzi 692, Cole Macedo 684, Harrison Peet 468, George Eaton 450, Kyle Larson 424, Michael Pickens 414, Matthew Cross 314, Trent Pigdon 302, Tim King 264, Shaun Bradford 214, Brock Kenny 200, Todd Davis 152, Kyle Francis 150.

Speedweek points after 7 of 9 rounds: Brock Zearfoss 952, Dayne Kingshott 940, Matt Egel 910, James McFadden 880, Jock Goodyer 878, Callum Williamson 872, Taylor Milling 870, Kerry Madsen 858, Justin Whittall 850, Kaiden Manders 850, Luke Oldfield 832, Andrew Priolo 832, Brad Sweet 818, Cory Eliason 808, Jack Williamson 788, Ryan Newton 762, Matt Juhl 740, Jason Kendrick 704, Gio Scelzi 692, Cole Macedo 684, Brad Maiolo 682, Ryan Lancaster 640, Aaron Chircop 638, Kris Coyle 636, Michael Keen 610, Daniel Harding 592, Jamie Maiolo 566, James Inglis 516, AJ Nash 500, Kyle Larson 424, Jaydee Dack 414, Joel Ettridge 414, Myles Bolger 352, Jason Prye 344, Tim King 264, Cameron McKenzie 262, Brooke Newson 250, Matthew Cross 200, George Eaton 200, Todd Davis 102, Wayne Russell 50.

PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY MOURNS THE DEATH OF JIM GIARDINA

(Perris, CA, January 2, 2025) Last Sunday, Perris Auto Speedway fans, competitors, and officials were saddened to learn of the passing of veteran racer Jim Giardina. The racing dentist, who drove sprint cars and late models at Perris, passed away last Saturday night.

The Chicago, Illinois native first burst upon the Southern California open wheel racing scene at a race with the United States Racing Club (USRC) Midgets at the Orange Show Speedway in 1979. From that point on, the popular driver also raced with the USAC Western Midgets, USAC National Midgets, CRA Sprint Cars, SCRA Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws, PAS Senior Sprints, and even some late models.

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Jim Giardina, on the outside, racing with the World of Outlaws at Ascot in 1989. Scott Daloisio Photo

On the night when Giardina first showed up at the Orange Show, just pulling into the pits, people sat up and took notice. It was in the open trailer days, and his bright red #57 with all of the shiny parts was the best-looking car in the pits. From that day forward, if his midgets were not the best-looking cars, there would only be one or two prettier. He took pride in having his equipment looking clean and running fast.

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In his early days, Jim Giardina qualifying his midget at Ascot. Scott Daloisio Photo

“Jim was a very popular driver not only with the fans but with his fellow competitors,” Perris promoter Don Kazarian said on Monday morning. “He just loved to race. From his start in midgets to years in sprint cars. He even raced a late model with us before his last appearances in the Senior Sprint Car class in 2021. Many times after the races he passed toothbrushes out to the kids in the stands. Everybody seemed to know and love him.“

“When we first opened, Jim raced in the SCRA Sprint Cars with us,“ Kazarian continued. “In 2004, when the USAC/CRA Series debuted, he stepped out of the cockpit and gave rising star David Cardey his first shot in 410 sprint cars. That ended up being particularly important for the series as David grew into one of the best drivers in the group, winning main events, and he was always a championship contender. That may have never happened if Jim had not given him a shot.”

One of Giardina’s best friends in racing was Jeff Terry. Terry, who got involved in midget racing after taking a Racecar Technology course at Chaffey College in the late 1970s, started working on Giardina’s cars at a midget race at Ascot around 1980. He worked for the man fans affectionately knew as the “Tooth Doc” until he switched from driving midgets to sprint cars after a flip in Arizona. He spent many hours working on the cars of the racing dentist and on the road with him as well.

“He never won a main event,” Terry recalled. “He could qualify well, and he could win a heat race, but he never got all 30 laps together. One time at Yuma, he led 29 ¾ laps and lost the lead to Mark Passarelli coming off turn four. He tried, but he was just out there having fun. He enjoyed it. He left midget racing and never came back to it. He raced sprint cars and stock cars after.”

“We were coming back from, I think, Yuma,” Terry continued. “I had a bad toothache. So at 2:00 AM, we pulled into his office, and he pulls it. That is just how he was. He didn’t care about pay. He would give you the shirt off his back. It was all about having fun and being with his friends.”

Tickets for all 2025 races at The PAS will go on sale soon.

Perris Auto Speedway 2025 Schedule

February 15th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET and FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Showtime 6:30)

February 22nd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

March 1st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCK CARS

March 15th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

MARCH 22nd

A black background with white text Description automatically generated Kubota High Limit Racing, a 410 winged NATIONAL sprint car series owned by NASCAR champion Kyle Larson and five-time World of Outlaws champion Brad Sweet. FIRST APPEARANCE AT THE PAS, COME BE A PART OF HISTORY! TICKETS ON SALE SOON.

April 5th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

April 12th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

April 26th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

May 3rd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

May 24th "SALUTE TO INDY" AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS,

PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

June 14th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

June 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

JUNE 28TH “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

July 19th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

July 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

August 9th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

August 16th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 6th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

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September 20th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

September 27th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 18th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

October 25th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS, “JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT” PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - Showtime 6:30)

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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.

The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners.

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Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/

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Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/

Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/

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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

Familiar Names Complete Tony Stewart Racing’s 2025 Crew Lineup

Donny Schatz and the No. 15 To Chase 11th Title with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Jan. 4, 2025) – With the start of a new year, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Sprint Car will see new faces step into crew roles as the team kicks-off its 25th season in 2025. While the driver behind the wheel remains the same as 10-Time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series (WoO) Champion Donny Schatz returns to the No. 15 entry for a run at his 11th series title, the team will host a mix of familiar and new faces behind the wrenches.

Five-year TSR veteran Todd Devnich will step into the role of crew chief for the No. 15 team, marking his first season as the team’s leader. Hailing from Lincoln, Neb., Devnich’s roots in racing span nearly 30 years. Cutting his teeth in sprint car racing in the late 1990s, Devnich started his professional racing career working for legendary car owner Craig Cormack on the No. 1BK entry in 1997. Working with Schatz for the 1998, 1999 and 2000 WoO seasons on his family owned team, Devnich was part of the team when Schatz picked up his first career WoO series victory at Cottage Grove (Ore.) Speedway in 1998. He continued to grow his experience from 2000 to 2004 while working for the Elden Racing sprint car team.

In 2004, Devnich moved to North Carolina to work for Evernham Motorsports alongside another familiar name and TSR alum, Rick Warner. When Warner decided to return to his sprint car roots, Devnich assumed the role of car chief for Evernham Motorsports, working with drivers such as Kasey Kahne and Bill Elliott. In 2012, Devnich’s career saw him move to Hendrick Motorsports, where he worked as a car chief in the NASCAR Cup Series ranks until deciding to return to his dirt racing roots in 2020 when he came to TSR in the role of car chief on the No. 14 winged sprint car entry of Tony Stewart.

While he’s no stranger to racing of all forms, Devnich is relishing the opportunity to work with Schatz in the capacity of crew chief.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge of stepping into the role of crew chief, especially getting to do so with a driver of Donny Schatz’s caliber and with a team like Tony Stewart Racing,” Devnich said.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with many crew chiefs across the sport who’ve served as mentors, such as Dave Yingst, Steve Swenson, Rick Warner, Kenny Francis and Keith Rodden just to name a few. They were great to learn from and provided a solid foundation of knowledge that I’m fortunate to have had exposure to.

“It’s going to be a new challenge and one that I’m ready to tackle head on every day. I also appreciate the confidence that Tony [Stewart] and Donny [Schatz] have that I’m up to the task as we take on the 2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule.”

Joining TSR in the car chief role on the No. 15 entry for this season will be long-time sprint car industry veteran Gary Patellaro. Hailing from San Jose, Calif., and known as “Woodman” throughout the team ranks, Patellaro got his introduction to the sport via his uncle, the late Billy Albini, a respected west coast crew chief. Starting his career in the sport in 1988, Patellaro worked alongside Albini as part of the dynastic Brent Kaeding Racing team in California for nearly a decade. Following a hiatus from the late 1990s to 2010, Patellaro reentered the sprint car racing scene in 2010 working with the Kaeding and Brian Matherly owned teams on the west coast.

Working his way through the national team ranks, Patellaro spent time with Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) on the No. 9 entry alongside drivers Daryn Pittman, Kahne and McFadden. In 2021, Patellaro moved to the Roth Motorsports No. 83 team with McFadden as they competed with both the WoO Sprint Series and High Limit Racing Series through the 2024 racing season.

In the role of tire specialist for TSR this season, Nebraska newcomer Ian Lyon will join the No. 15 team. Having spent most of his life around the sport, Lyon comes to TSR with a background in 360ci and 410ci winged sprint car racing. Lyon’s experience includes time spent working with driver Don Droud, Jr., as he competed at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway and with various series throughout the Midwest.

Committing to the 2025 WoO Sprint Car Series, Schatz and the No. 15 team will commence the season at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., on Feb. 5 – 8 as the series roars back to action for four nights of racing to open the DIRTcar Nationals. For those who can’t make the journey to the Sunshine State, DIRTvision will provide coverage of every lap from Florida as well as every other series event in 2025. For more information regarding DIRTvision, please visit www.dirtvision.com.

NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS 36TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025, ONLY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 3, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . .The thirty-sixth season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA and the first of three high-powered events will open the Thunder Series on Tuesday night, May 20. The big night of sprint car racing will find Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presenting the RICH MAR Florist Kubota Hight Limit Racing 410 Sprints.

This will be the third visit by High Limits to Grandview Speedway. Thunder on the Hill and Grandview Speedway were proudly one of just twelve tracks in the country selected to host this organization in their first season in 2023.

Time trials and heat race qualifying will open the show leading up to the 35 lap $20,000 to win main event.

Prior winners of this event were Rico Abreu in 2023 as Pennsylvania driver Brent Marks took the win in 2024. Marks also pocketed a $2,000 bonus posted by Pioneer Pole Buildings for the first Pennsylvania driver to win a High Limit event at Grandview. PPB will again post a PA $2,000 bonus for the May 20 event.

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder Series will continue with the opening night of the 18th Annual Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Sprints Eastern Storm National Tour on Tuesday night, June 17 with a 7:30 PM starting time. Thunder on the Hill and Grandview Speedway were the nucleus of the creation of the USAC Eastern Storm and it is so fitting that they would again host the opening event of the Eastern Storm.

Pioneer Pole Buildings is the race night sponsor as the top non-wing sprint racers chase the Levan Machine & Turck Equipment $10,000 Series Point Fund. This event is the Jesse Hockett Classic, a 40 lap feature paying $6,000 to the winner in a tribute to Jesse Hockett. The Grandview 358 Modifieds will be on the racing program taking part in a series of qualifying events highlighted by a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win. PPB will again post a $2,000 bonus for a first time Thunder Modified feature winner. $5,000 to win 30 laps for your first Thunder win is a treat, previously earned by Alex Yancowski as Eric Kormann pulled off the accomplishment in 2024.

The 358 Modifieds will follow the weekly Grandview Speedway car specifications.

The Thunder finale is set for Tuesday night, July 1 when the Pennsylvania 410 Sprints Speed Week Series and the 358 Modifieds team up for a spectacular doubleheader. Start time is 7:30 PM with the 410 sprints opening with time trials followed by a series of qualifying events leading up to the Hodnett Cup, a 35 lap feature paying $10,000 to win. The 358 Modifieds will also compete in qualifying events and a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win. Once again, Pioneer Pole Buildings will post a $2,000 bonus to any first time Thunder Modified feature winner.

NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS 36TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025

ONLY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

TUESDAY, MAY 20 7:30 PM

(Rain Date: Wednesday, May 21)

LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Presents

RICH MAR FLORIST

KUBOTA HIGH LIMIT RACING 410 SPRINTS

$20,000 TO WIN 35 Laps

PPB $2,000 FIRST TIME PA WINNERS BONUS

TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS

Presents

AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS NATIONAL TOUR

LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT

EASTERN STORM $10,000 POINT FUND

JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC 40 LAPS $6,000 TO WIN

PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN

PPB $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS

TUESDAY, JULY 1 7:30 PM

PENNSYLVANIA 410 SPRINTS SPEED WEEK SERIES

THE HODNETT CUP 35 LAPS $10,000 TO WIN

PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN

PPB $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS

Grandview Speedway Contact Information Track Phone: 610-754-7688

GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA

Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456

Series Website: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill

THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025 SPONSORS

NAPA Auto Store locations which support the Thunder Series include:

Ambler Kutztown Reading Glenside Pennsburg Auto Parts

Collegeville Auto Parts Lansdale Southampton Frazer Phoenixville Auto Parts

Downingtown Norristown Strafford Horsham

Gilbertsville Auto Body Pottstown Auto Parts Telford Auto Body Quakertown

A and services the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Visit: https://richmarflorist.com Call: 610-437-5588

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POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprints Plan for Five-Night of Thrills in 2025

Belleville, IL. (1/2/25) Growing interest regionally while annually presenting great traditional open-wheel entries and accomplishments, the Sunset Grill POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprints will return to picturesque Vado Speedway Park on a limited basis in 2025 engaging in a fan-friendly five-event schedule from April through August.

Beginning the yearly journeys of Saturday actions within the POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprint Series at state-of-the-art Vado Speedway Park on April 26 for the Non-Wing Season Premiere the regional 360 non-wing sprinters will then next find on-track battles in the Armed Forces Military Appreciation Night on May 17.

Inhabiting the recurrent monthly agenda with striking weekly racing dates, notable fan-friendly events for the Sunset Grill POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprints are set to include the Weekly Racing on June 28 before Meet the Drivers Night Two on July 26.

Concluding the season-long quest of desert region traditional sprint competition, the POWRi Vado Non-Wing competitors will see their year wrap up with Kids Bike Night on August 23.

Sunset Grill POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprint 2025 Race Schedule:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Non-Wing Season Premiere
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Armed Forces Appreciation Night
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Meet the Drivers Night Two
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Kids Bike Night

The schedule is subject to alterations and cancelations; more news on the Sunset Grill POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprints can be found online at www.vadospeedwaypark.com or “Like” Vado Speedway Park on Facebook | 15900 Stern Drive Vado, NM 88072.

Follow along for additional information on the Sunset Grill POWRi Vado Non-Wing Sprints and more items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Facebook at POWRi.

POWRi Vado 305 Sprints Prepare for Eleven Exciting Events in 2025 Season
Belleville, IL. (1/2/25) Escalating entries regionally while annually displaying outstanding open-wheel action at state-of-the-art Vado Speedway Park, the Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado 305 Sprints will return to bi-monthly battles in 2025 in an exhilarating eleven-event yearly agenda spanning from April until October.

Starting the season of Saturday Night rushes on April 5, the series will then take action in the Easter Eggstravaganza on April 19 before adventuring on four events of regular weekly racing at Vado Speedway Park on May 3, June 7, June 21, and July 5.

Populating the seasonal agenda with attractive racing dates, notable fan-friendly events for the Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado 305 Sprints are set to include Meet the Drivers Night One on July 19, Dona Ana Country Resident’s Night on August 2, and First Responders Night on September 13 at the picturesque New Mexico facility.

Finalizing the year-long quest of desert region wing-sprint competition, the Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado 305s will see their year wrap up on October 4th as the annual Season Finale Weekend returns to Vado Speedway Park.

Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado 305 Sprint 2025 Race Schedule:
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Season Opener
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Meet the Drivers Night One
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | Dona Ana County Night
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Weekly Racing
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | First Responders Night
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Weekly Racing

The schedule is subject to alterations and cancelations; more news on the Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado Wing Sprints can be found online at www.vadospeedwaypark.com or “Like” Vado Speedway Park on Facebook | 15900 Stern Drive Vado, NM 88072.

Follow along for additional information on the Jackson Compaction POWRi Vado 305 Sprints and more items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Facebook at POWRi.

MUST SEE RACING RELEASES 2025 SCHEDULE UPDATES

January 1, 2025 – Holly, Michigan - Must See Racing president Jim Hanks today has revealed updated details of several 2025 schedule dates. He will confirm all the schedule updates this Saturday January 4, 2025, through a podcast.

A return to Kalamazoo Speedway for the first time since 2022 is one of the handful of schedule updates. The official date hasn’t been announced, but it appears it will be a mid-season event. Jason Blonde won the last winged sprint car race at Kalamazoo Speedway on May 28, 2022.

The previously announced co-sanctioned non-points event with the Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series at Auburndale Speedway in Auburndale, Florida March 15, 2025, is expected to be postponed. There are no less than 4 feature events in the state of Florida for pavement sprint cars in the three weeks leading up to the March 15 event.

Officials felt that due to probable car attrition, the pool of available cars could be jeopardized. An alternative date is being worked on. The event will most likely continue as a standalone Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series event on March 15.

The previously mentioned two-day mega-event is still in the works. The event will be announced as soon as contracts and final details have been worked out. The purposed event will be a two-day event paying a substantial purse at a track somewhere in the Midwest. This event will be the richest winged pavement sprint car race ever seen in the Midwest. It will supposedly be at a track that has hosted winged sprints in the past, just not recently.

The 2025 Must See Racing SEASON PREVIEW and DRIVERS & OWNERS information podcast will be released and available on Must See Racing face book this coming Saturday January 4, 2025, at 4 pm EST.
For more information on Must See Racing follow on Facebook and Instagram or visit http://www.mustseeracing.com.

Following Five Win Season, Rhino Racing Eyes More Success in 2025

Coldwater, MI - The 2024 season was a successful one for Phil Reneau and Rhino Racing. The 360 and 410 Sprint Car Team kicked things off in February racing at East Bay Raceway Park before returning to the Great Lakes Region to dial in for the summer of racing. The Rhino Racing brand competed in over 60 races between all of their driver and car combinations with drivers like Jason Blonde (primary), Keith Sheffer, Jr, Darin Naida, Chad Wilson, and Brian Paulus. The team found victory lane five times with four different drivers at four different track throughout the season.

With Class of 2018 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame member, Jason Blonde behind the wheel of the primary car, Rhino Racing collected their first career win with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP. Blonde started on the pole and held off former GLSS Champion, Ryan Ruhl for the win at I-96 Speedway in July. In other events behind the wheel of the No.10BR, Blonde brought home 11 top 10s and eight top five finishes. Blonde also finished 9th in the Butler Motor Speedway Pell’s Tire Service 410 Sprint Car Points Standings.

With other drivers behind the wheel, Rhino Racing collected two more wins. Darin Naida drove Rhino Racing to Butler Motor Speedway Victory Lane on August 10th before collecting four top fives and six top 10s before the end of the season.

Other drivers accounted for additional wins at Hartford Speedway with the Great Lakes Super Sprints and the Pell’s Tire 410 Sprint Cars at Butler Motor Speedway. Plus, an additional 11 top 10 finishes and seven top fives throughout the season.

In addition to the success on the race track, Rhino Racing also showcased their support for the community in 2024. The team participated in a helmet pass supporting Great Lakes Super Sprints announcer, Zach Hiser in his fight against cancer. Joining fellow GLSS drivers in raising over $2,000 for Hiser’s expenses. Rhino Racing was also spotted at a Benefit Car Show for fallen Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy, Bill Butler. Other appearances included an open house for marketing partner, Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and participating in the Coldwater Trunk or Treat at Cole Ford Lincoln.

In 2025, Rhino Racing will return to action with primary driver, Jason Blonde back behind the wheel. The team and Blonde plan to race in over 40 events in 2025 including returning to Butler Motor Speedway, competing regionally with the Great Lakes Super Sprints, and nationally with the High Limit Racing Sprint Cars, All Star Circuit of Champions, Knoxville Raceway, and Eldora Speedway.

As for the second car from the fleet, Rhino Racing will entertain a number of guest drivers throughout the season, yet to be announced. Additionally, Rhino Racing is proud to partner with Darin Naida Racing for the 2025 season as Naida tackles the All Star Circuit of Champions. Thanks to the partnership, Naida is expected to return as a guest driver for Rhino Racing as time allows.

Rhino Racing would like to thank the marketing partners for their success in 2024, including Cole Ford Lincoln, Kick’n Kountry Bar & Grill, Sims Lawn & Landscape, Independence Heating & Cooling, Mancinos Pizza and Grinders & Creamery, Flint Truck Service, Coldwater Lake Marina, Lake Drive Marine, Hamilton Trucking, S&K Detail, Canopy’s R Us, and Irvin’s Hardware.

Those interested in joining the Rhino Racing Marketing Campaign should contact team owner, Phil Reneau at (517) 250-1688 or by emailing preneau@aol.com. Find Rhino Racing on Facebook for more information.

Great Lakes Super Sprints Reveals 2025 Schedule of Events

Merrill, MI - Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP (GLSS) have announced the 2025 schedule of events which includes the events for the Michigan CAT Division and the Ohio CAT Division. The overall schedule features 43 dates across five states and the Canadian Providence of Ontario; 16 different tracks are currently planned with TBAs expected to increase that number. Of those 43 events, eight are non-points specials.

The season is set to begin on the road for a pair of non-points specials alongside the Hurricane Area Super Sprints on April 4th and 5th for the King of the Wing. Night one will be at the ¼ mile oval of Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Mississippi. Night two takes the would-be King of the Wings to Byram, Mississippi and Jackson Motor Speedway’s ¼ mile. One week later, another co-sanctioned event kicks off the Tour points season as I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee welcomes GLSS alongside the United Sprint Car Series (USCS) on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th. April caps off with the start of the Michigan CAT Division season at Crystal Motor Speedway in Crystal, MI on Saturday, April 19th. The following weekend, I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, MI hosts on Friday, April 25th with a TBA on Saturday, April 26th.

May welcomes in the first trip to Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, OH on Friday, May 2nd. That event is paired with a raindate for the Crystal event in April. The Ohio CAT Division returns to Limaland on Friday, May 16th and Friday, May 23rd to wrap up the last month of the spring. The Friday, May 23rd date is the kickoff to the Memorial Day Weekend of racing that also includes Millstream Speedway in Findlay, OH on Saturday, May 24th and Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, OH on Sunday, May 25th.

In June, it’s back to Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 6th before continuing south to Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN on Saturday, June 7th. Hartford Speedway’s lone date on the 2025 calendar comes on Friday, June 13th ahead of the first stop at Quincy, MI’s Butler Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 14th. Friday, June 20th the Series heads back to I-96 Speedway before moving north to Muskegon, MI’s Thunderbird Raceway on Saturday, June 21st. Another TBA placeholder is on the schedule for Friday, June 27th before a return to Crystal Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 28th.

GLSS will celebrate our Nation’s Independence starting on Thursday, July 3rd before moving over to Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, July 4th, and finally to Millstream Speedway on Saturday, July 5th. The first trip to Canada comes July 11th and 12th with trips to Ohsweken and Buxton Speedways as a non-points tune-up event ahead of a regular season trip in August. GLSS returns to the states on Friday, July 25th at I-96 Speedway before jumping over to Crystal Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 26th.

August begins with a stop at Millstream Speedway on Friday, August 1st before the first stop of the season at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH on Saturday, August 2nd. Silver Bullet Speedway holds down the Saturday, August 9th spot while a dancing partner is found for Friday, August 8th. Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th it’s an I-96 Speedway and Butler Motor Speedway weekend before the Tour heads across the border the following weekend. After a successful co-sanctioned event with the Canadian-based Southern Ontario Sprints last season, GLSS is bringing the Tour to Ohsweken Speedway on Friday, August 22nd and Buxton Speedway on Saturday, August 23rd. The final points-paying weekend of the season is still being put together, but one thing is for certain - champions will be crowned on Sunday, August 31st at Crystal Motor Speedway. The Friday and Saturday dates of Labor Day Weekend are still TBD.

In September, it’s back to Ohsweken Speedway in Canada for the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 11th-13th. Finally, the season ends with a special non-points show at Eldora Speedway during the 4-Crown Nationals. The Great Lakes Super Sprints will race alongside the High Limit Racing Sprint Cars and the USAC Silver Crown qualifying.

For more information on the Great Lakes Super Sprints, log onto GreatLakesSuperSprints.com. Find the Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.

30th ANNUAL Smiley's Racing Pre-Season Sale & Swap Meet: On Same Day!

TOP LINE EVENT INFO: Smiley’s Racing Products has combined their 30th Annual Pre-Season Sale and Annual Swap Meet for ONE SUPER SATURDAY – FEB. 1, 2025! It’s Smiley's Biggest Annual Event – with discounts up to 30% on many items to commemorate the 30th anniversary of this event!! Almost Everything is on sale!

For the latest event updates, make sure to check in often at: https://www.facebook.com/smileysracing

Here is the whole scoop:

Annual Swap Meet

The Smiley's Racing Products Annual Swap Meet is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, 2025 in the Mesquite, TX Store Parking Area (103 Gross Road Mesquite, TX 75149). Gates will open at 7:00am and close at 2:00pm. Swap Space is available for $40 each on a first-come, first-served basis.

From parts and pieces to complete race cars, it’s a great time for race teams to clear out inventory no longer needed and to pick up those needed parts. This annual event draws a big crowd, so plan to get here early to shop, swap, or sell for the best deals!

FREE Lunch!

Saturday, February 1st, FREE Lunch will be served both inside the store and outside for the Swap Meet.

Vendor Reps On-Site

Major Vendor Reps will be set up on-site during the Mesquite store sale on Friday, January 31st from Noon-4pm and Saturday, February 1st from 9am-2pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet with major Vendors in the racing industry and take a look at their new 2025 products!

HOOSIER TIRE SOUTHWEST Deal of the Year!

• 10% OFF all Hoosier Tires (In Stores Only)

• No TIRE LIMIT this year!

• FREE Shipping on ALL Hoosier Tires (Web Orders Only)

• $15 Oversized Fee on extra-large Drag Slicks and Sprint Rears

NOTE: Valid on Ground shipping to Continental U.S. Only. All Drag, Road Racing, Pro Street, Track Attack, ATV/Kart and Motocross tires can be shipped to any state in the Continental U.S. Hoosier Tire Distributor policy only allows Smiley’s Racing to ship Oval Track Dirt and Oval Track Asphalt tires to states in their region: TX, OK, LA, AR, or NM.

Mark Your Calendars: 4-Day Only Website Sale!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 thru Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

www.smileysracing.com

1-866-959-7223

3 Day Only Mesquite, TX Store Sale

Thursday, January 30, 2025 … 9am - 6pm

Friday, January 31, 2025 … 9am - 4pm

Saturday, February 1, 2025 … 9am - 2pm

Mesquite, TX Store Location

103 Gross Road

Mesquite, TX 75149

(972) 289-7223

SALE EVENT Highlights – Mesquite, TX Store ONLY

• 30% OFF SRP Fittings and Parts

• For the 30th Anniversary Sale, plans are to offer 30% OFF on as many brands as possible!

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MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

While all the focus has been on the three-night High Limit International: Perth event, it has also been part of the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series.

With nine rounds of the championship in the books for the 2024-25 series, the battle for points is tight.

In fact only two points now separates defending series champion Dayne Kingshott from former series champion Callum Williamson - 1418 to 1416.

Williamson pegged back the margin with a third at Monday night’s event at the Perth Motorplex, while Kingshott was only two spots back in fifth.

Kaiden Manders, who was an early casualty in the 35-lap feature race, is still third, but he has now been equalled on 1304 points with Taylor Milling who finished 15th.

Andrew Priolo, thanks to a solid 13th, comfortably holds down fifth on 1230, while Jason Kendrick and Brad Maiolo have traded places and are now sixth and seventh respectively on 1210 and 1198 points.

Jack Williamson, after taking 18th, is still in eighth overall on 1188 points, ahead of Ryan Newton, who was 10th, on 1162 and Aaron Chircop, who was 21st, rounds out the top 10 on 1116 points.

Round 10 of the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series will be at Bunbury Speedway tomorrow, Wednesday, January 1, for the Brook’s Hire New Year’s Day Sprintcars show.

2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series championship points after 9 of 22 rounds: Dayne Kingsott 1418, Callum Williamson 1416, Kaiden Manders 1304, Taylor Milling 1304, Andrew Priolo 1230, Jason Kendrick 1210, Bradley Maiolo 1198, Jack Williamson 1188, Ryan Newton 1162, Aaron Chircop 1116, Kris Coyle 1110, Daniel Harding 1106, Ryan Lancaster 1058, Jamie Maiolo 1004, Michael Keen 998, Jaydee Dack 992, AJ Nash 926, Brooke Newson 898, Joel Ettrdige 892, Jason Pryde 790, James Inglis 768, Kerry Madsen 754, James McFadden 738, Wayne Russell 714, Luke Oldfield 616, Myles Bolger 606, Brock Zearfoss 552, Matt Egel 542, Gio Scelzi 502, Harrison Peet 468, Justin Whittall 466, Jock Goodyer 460, George Eaton 450, Brad Sweet 428, Kyle Larson 424, Cole Macedo 418, Michael Pickens 414, Cory Eliason 408, Matt Juhl 384, Matthew Cross 314, Trent Pigdon 302, Tim King 264, Cameron McKenzie 262, Shaun Bradford 214, Brock Kenny 200, Kyle Francis 150, Todd Davis 50.

2024 All HammerDown! Team – December 30, 2024. Rocklin, CA.

HammerDownUSA.com is thrilled to unveil the 2024 All-HammerDown! Team—a prestigious lineup of the top 40 drivers in the nation. Leading the charge is Tyler Courtney, the reigning Champion of the Racer’s Racing Series. The All-HammerDown! Team is composed of elite racers who earned their spots by finishing in the top 40 of HammerDownUSA.com’s Racers’ Racing Series point standings. Points were fiercely contested over a demanding 60-race schedule, featuring the biggest and most competitive events in the United States. To score, drivers had to finish within the top eleven in an A-Feature. Out of 142 drivers who battled for points in this year’s marquee events, only the best rose to claim their place on this exclusive team.

“This is our way to give a hat shake to the drivers that represent the best of sprint car and midget racing,” said Bobby Gerould, editor of HammerDownUSA.com. “Our point system gives an annual snapshot of the 40 drivers that excelled in the toughest, most competitive environments.”

Donny Schatz continues to make history as the only driver to earn a spot on the All-HammerDown! Team every year since its inception in 2003, marking 22 consecutive selections. This year’s team also welcomes four newcomers—Scott Bogucki, Daison Pursley, Ryan Timms, and Garet Williamson—celebrating their first-ever inclusion. The team’s age range is 18 to 47, with the youngest member, 18-year-old Timms, standing alongside 47-year-old veteran Schatz.

The 2024 All-HammerDown! Team is dedicated to Chase Johnson, a racer’s racer that continues to recover from injuries sustained in late August. We encourage all to donate whatever they can to the official Chase Johnson Go Fund Me account. https://www.gofundme.com/f/race-for-chase-support-chases-road-to-recovery

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The 22nd annual All-HammerDown! Team, in alphabetical order:

Rico Abreu – St. Helena, CA. – Age 32.
Jacob Allen – Hanover, PA. – Age 30.
Emerson Axsom – Franklin, IN. – Age 20.
Brady Bacon – Broken Arrow, OK. – Age 34.
Bill Balog – North Pole, AK. – Age 45.
Spencer Bayston – Lebanon, IN. – Age 26.
Scott Bugucki – McLaren Vale, South AU. – Age 35.
Brian Brown – Grain Valley, MO. – Age 46.
Tyler Courtney – Indianapolis, IN. - Age 30.
Kyle Cummins – Princeton, IN. – Age 38.
Corey Day – Clovis, CA. – Age 19.
Danny Dietrich – Gettysburg, PA. – Age 36.
Cory Eliason – Selma, CA. – Age 33.
Justin Grant – Ione, CA. – Age 34.
David Gravel – Watertown, CT. – Age 31.
Sheldon Haudenschild – Wooster, OH. – Age 31.
Kasey Kahne – Enumclaw, WA. Age 44.
Buddy Kofoid – Penngrove, CA. – Age 23.
Kyle Larson – Elk Grove, CA. – Age 32.
Carson Macedo – Lemoore, CA. – Age 28.
Cole Macedo – Lemoore, CA. – Age 24.
Anthony Macri – Dillsburg, PA. – Age 25.
Brent Marks – Meyerstown, PA. - Age 34.
James McFadden – Alice Springs, NT, AU. - Age 35.
Mitchel Moles – Raisin City, CA. – Age 25.
Justin Peck – Monrovia, IN. – Age 26.
Daryn Pittman – Owasso, OK. Age 46.
Parker Price-Miller – Kokomo, IN. – Age 26.
Daison Pursley – Locust Grove, OK. Age 20.
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX. – Age 34.
Gio Scelzi – Fresno, CA. – Age 23.
Donny Schatz – Fargo, ND. - Age 47.
Logan Schuchart – Hanover, PA. – Age 32.
Logan Seavey – Sutter, CA. – Age 26.
Brad Sweet – Grass Valley, CA. – Age 38.
Tanner Thorson – Minden, NV. Age 28.
Ryan Timms – Oklahoma City, OK. Age 18.
Garet Williamson – Columbia, MO. Age 24.
Chris Windom – Canton, IL. – Age 33.
Zeb Wise – Angola, IN. - Age 22.

David Gravel is North American 410 Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year”; Eloy Gutierrez Named 2024 Recipient of “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport!”

Knoxville, IA, December 30, 2024 – David Gravel of Watertown, Connecticut was voted “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the first time in his career. Gravel captured the World of Outlaws championship for the first time. Among David’s fifteen WoO wins included the Brad Doty Classic at Attica and Eldora’s King’s Royal. David also topped the High Limit Series $100,000 Joker’s Jackpot at Eldora. Gravel received twelve of the fifteen first place votes. Williams Grove National Open and 12-time WoO winner, Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California, received two first place votes, and Jackson Nationals and six-time WoO winner, Donny Schatz, received one.

Those drivers ranked second through fifth in the poll were, Macedo, High Limit champion and ten-time feature winner, Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, California, Schatz, and ten-time winner and World Finals titlist, Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis, Indiana.

High Bank Nationals winner and WoO Rookie of the Year, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Tuscarora 50 and Skagit Nationals winner, Rico Abreu, 15-time winner Anthony Macri, eight-time WoO winner, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Bob Weikert Memorial winner, Danny Dietrich completed the top ten.

The Big Game Motorsports #2 was voted the 410 “Team of the Year” for the first time.

Corey Day will receive his second straight North American Sprint Car Poll honor as the “Wild Card Award” Award winner for being voted the most entertaining 410 driver.

Landon Crawley of Benton, Arkansas is the “Rookie of the Year” in the 410 class after his successful first campaign with the World of Outlaws.

Jonathan Bateman has earned “Promoter of the Year” honors in the 410 class for the first time. Jonathan and his team helped smooth the transition of all of the big events at Eldora Speedway after the untimely passing of Jerry Gappens.

“Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” honors in the ‘410’ poll will go to Life Line Sprint Car Fire Suppression Systems for the first time.

Jeremy Elliott of SprintCarUnlimited.com is a first time recipient of the “Media Member of the Year” Award.

“Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport”

A deserving recipient will receive the 2024 “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport,” the highest honor in the North American Sprint Car Poll. The late Eloy Gutierrez is this year’s recipient. Eloy revolutionized timing and scoring, after coming up with an electronic system in the late 1990’s. Instant results and lineups are something we all take for granted to- day, but if not for Eloy’s innovations, would not be possible. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native lost his battle with cancer this year.

Past recipients of the North American Sprint Car Poll’s “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” are as follows: Kevin Rudeen, Shane Carson, Tod Quiring, Carlton Reimers, Kyle Larson, the late Bill Simpson, the late Greg Hodnett, Dave Pusateri, the late Bryan Clauson, Dave Darland, Sammy Swindell, Fred Rahmer, Johnny Gibson, the late Jerry Reigle, Steve Sinclair, Kasey Kahne, Tom Schmeh, the late Dick Jordan, the late Fred Brownfield, Doug Auld, the late Hank Gentzler, Tony Stewart, Emmett Hahn, Allan Holland, Dave Argabright, Ron Shuman, the late Kevin Gobrecht, Jack Hewitt, the late Jack Miller, Brad Doty, Art & Carol Malies, Dave Bowman, the late Ralph Capitani, the late Ted Johnson, Mark Kuchan, Steve Kinser, the late Don Martin, Steve Beitler, Lee Brewer, Jr., Mark Kinser, Frank Lewis, the late Earl Baltes, Casey & Beverly Luna, Elayne Hoff, Jean Lynch, the late J.W. Hunt, and Bert Emick.

The North American 410 Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. All awards will be distributed in 2025 at tracks and events throughout North America.

2024 North American 410 Sprint Car Poll Top 20

Position. Name, Hometown, Points (First Place Votes)

1. David Gravel, Watertown, CT, 1350 (12)

2. Carson Macedo, Lemoore, CA, 765 (2)

3. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA, 598

4. Donny Schatz, Fargo, ND, 362 (1)

5. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis, IN, 357

6. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Penngrove, CA, 272

7. Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA, 251

8. Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA, 250

9. Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster, OH, 196

10. Danny Dietrich, Gettysburg, PA, 167

11. Corey Day, Clovis, CA, 161

12. Giovanni Scelzi, Fresno, CA, 95

13. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA, 82

14. Logan Schuchart, Hanover, PA, 72

15. Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 62

16. Brent Marks, Myerstown, PA, 55

17. Trey Starks, Puyallup, WA, 40

18. Aaron Reutzel, Clute, TX, 34

19. AJ Flick, Apollo, PA, 32

20. James McFadden, Alice Springs, NT, Aust., 30

21. (tie) Jade Hastings, Grand Forks, ND, 30

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Seth Bergman Named North American 360 Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year!”

Knoxville, IA, December 27, 2024 – Seth Bergman of Snohomish, Washington was voted the 2024 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers assembled by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. It is the first such award for Bergman, who was champion of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) in 2024. Seth won seven features with ASCS, and received ten of the 12 first-place votes cast in the poll. Others receiving first-place nods were five-time Driver of the Year Sam Hafertepe Jr. of Sunnyvale, Texas, and 16-time USCS champion, Terry Gray of Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, the Seth Bergman #23 team earned “Team of the Year” honors in the poll.

Those drivers ranked second through fifth in the poll, respectively, are 14-time ASCS winner Hafertepe, Gray, four-time ASCCS winner, Hank Davis of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and Skagit Summer Nationals champion, Trey Starks of Puyallup, Washington.

Riverside World Short Track Challenge winner, Derek Hagar was sixth, ahead of Ohsweken Speedway track champion, Dylan Westbrook, SCCT champion, Andy Forsberg, and Knoxville Raceway champ, Jamie Ball and GLSS champion, Max Stambaugh (tie).

Burlington, Washington youngster Levi Hillier will receive 360 “Rookie of the Year” honors.

Mike Doney, Dan Lawson and Brian Schnee (Schnee/Lawson Chassis) will receive 360 “Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” honors. It is the first such award for Schnee since he was the overall “Manufacturer of the Year” in 1989.

Allan Holland of Hoseheads.com will receive 360 “Media Member of the Year” honors for the tenth time overall. Jason Reed and John McCoy of Knoxville Raceway will receive 360 “Promoter of the Year” Award honors for the first time.

Hank Davis will receive the 360 “Wild Card Award” for 2023 for his exciting performances behind the wheel in 2024.

The North American 360 Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation, Inc., of Knoxville, Iowa. All awards will be distributed in 2025 at tracks and events throughout North America.

2024 North American 360 Sprint Car Poll Top 20

Position. Name, Hometown, Points (First Place Votes)

1. Seth Bergman, Snohomish, WA, 1065 (10)

2. Sam Hafertepe Jr., TX, 610 (1)

3. Terry Gray, Memphis, TN, 258 (1)

4. Hank Davis, Sand Springs, OK, 235

5. Trey Starks, Puyallup, WA, 170

6. Derek Hagar, Marion, AR, 165

7. Dylan Westbrook, Scotland, ONT, 115

8. Andy Forsberg, Auburn, CA, 113

9. Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA, 107

10. (tie) Max Stambaugh, Lima, OH, 107

11. Matt Covington, Glenpool, OK, 101

12. Jordan Poirier, Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, QC, Can., 93

13. Justin Sanders, Aromas, CA, 70

14. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis, IN, 60

15. Aaron Reutzel, Clute, TX, 55

16. (tie) Dominic Scelzi, Fresno, CA, 55

17. Davie Franek, Wantage, NJ, 52

18. Jason Martin, Lincoln, NE, 46

19. Tanner Carrick, Lincoln, CA, 39

20. Dale Howard, Byhalia, MS, 33

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Twenty-Three Dates for POWRi National & West Midget Leagues in 2025

Belleville, IL (12/27/24) The 2025 POWRi National and West Midget Leagues racing season will feature a highly anticipated schedule of 23 events running from March to December, with exciting visits to 10 different venues across Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois.

“Another solid year is on the horizon for the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues," said Talin Turner, Director of POWRi. "Midget racing is where POWRi started, and it will always hold an important place in our organization. We’ve evaluated the current state of midget racing and focused on creating more marquee weekends and events that drivers and fans look forward to each year.”

Continuing to serve as the POWRi season opener, the National and West Midget Leagues will once again kick off the year with the 12th Annual Turnpike Challenge. The action begins at Creek County Speedway on Thursday, March 20, before heading north to Port City Raceway for events on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22.

Returning to the yearly schedule as fan-favorite weekends of open-wheel excitement, Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex will host the POWRi National and West Midgets on May 2–3. The POWRi National Midget League will visit Macon Speedway on August 22–23, while stand-alone POWRi West competitions are set for Port City Raceway on June 14 and August 2.

The POWRi National Midget League and the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota will continue their partnership in 2025. A total of 10 events will be held as part of the third-year POWRi-Xtreme Challenge Series. Highlights include thrilling weekends such as the Illini 100 (April 11–12), Coles County Speedway (May 30–31), I-55 Raceway (June 20–21), and The Ironman 55 (August 1–2). Single-night events will take place at Doe Run Raceway and Highland Speedway (September 5–6). With separate point standings, the series champion will receive a $2,500 check, and the top five challenge point finishers will also earn cash prizes for their season-long efforts.

Steeped in tradition, the 2025 POWRi National Midget League season will feature key honorary events, including the 6th Annual Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55 on Thursday, October 9, and the 21st Annual Charlene Meents Memorial, which will conclude the points season on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11. Both events will return to Port City Raceway.

Returning for the fourth consecutive year of indoor action, the Jr. Knepper 55 will once again take place inside the Southern Illinois Center on Saturday, December 13. This non-points winter showcase promises fast-paced thrills and excitement.

2025 POWRi National Midget League Schedule:

Date | Track | Location

~Thursday, March 20 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

~Friday, March 21 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Saturday, March 22 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

*Friday, April 11 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL

*Saturday, April 12 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL

~Friday, May 2 | Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex | Sweet Springs, MO

~Saturday, May 3 | Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex | Sweet Springs, MO

*Friday, May 30 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL

*Saturday, May 31 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL

*Friday, June 20 | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO

*Saturday, June 21 | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO

*Friday, August 1 | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO

*Saturday, August 2 | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO

Friday, August 22 | Macon Speedway | Macon, IL

Saturday, August 23 | Macon Speedway | Macon, IL

*Friday, September 5 | Doe Run Raceway | Doe Run, MO

*Saturday, September 6 | Highland Speedway | Highland, IL

~Thursday, October 9 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Friday, October 10 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Saturday, October 11 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

Saturday, December 13 | Southern Illinois Center | DuQuoin, IL

~Denotes events to be run with the POWRi West Midget League.

*Denotes POWRi-Xtreme Midget Challenge Series events.

2025 POWRi West Midget League Schedule:

Date | Track | Location

~Thursday, March 20 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

~Friday, March 21 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Saturday, March 22 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Friday, May 2 | Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex | Sweet Springs, MO

~Saturday, May 3 | Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex | Sweet Springs, MO

Saturday, June 14 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

Saturday, August 2 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Thursday, October 9 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Friday, October 10 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Saturday, October 11 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK

~Denotes events to be run with the POWRi National Midget League.

The schedules are subject to alterations and cancellations, with TBA events to be finalized. Future updates will be posted as they are confirmed.

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Logan Seavey Named North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year” for 2024!

Knoxville, IA, December 26, 2024 – Logan Seavey of Sutter, California has been named the 2024 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the first time in his career. The 2024 USAC National Sprint Car champion won fourteen times with the series including the Tony Hulman Classic, and claimed Indiana Sprintweek laurels. Seavey garnered eight of the nine first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Oxnard, California’s Ricky Lewis received the other first-place vote.

Those drivers ranked second through fifth, respectively, were five-time USAC winner Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, nine-time USAC winner and Kokomo Smackdown champion, Justin Grant of Ione, California, “Haubstadt Hustler” winner Kevin Thomas Jr. of Cullman, Alabama, and 22-time winner Lewis, who also claimed the BOSS title.

Four-time USAC winner, CJ Leary was sixth, followed by nine-time winner, Robert Ballou, Western World victory, Kyle Cummins and Knoxville Corn Belt Clash champ Daison Pursley, and USAC/CRA champion, RJ Johnson.

The Abacus Racing #57 team with Logan Seavey at the wheel, earned the 2024 Non-Wing “Team of the Year” Award for the second straight year.

Ricky Lewis was bestowed the “Wild Card Award” for his exciting non-Wing sprint car performances in 2024 for the second time in a row, while Brentwood, California’s Blake Bower will receive the 2024 non-Wing sprint car “Rookie of the Year” Award.

Scott Daloisio of Perris Auto Speedway will receive the North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll “Media Member of the Year” honor for the first time.

The O’Connor Family, promoters of events at Kokomo Speedway are awarded 2024’s “Promoter of the Year” Award. Their award will be their eighth in this category.

Kevin Thomas Jr. of Inferno Armor will receive the “Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” honors for the first time.

The North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation, Inc., of Knoxville, Iowa. Awards will be distributed in 2024 at tracks and other locations throughout North America.

2024 Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll Top 20

Position. Name, Hometown, Points (First Place Votes)

1. Logan Seavey, Sutter, CA, 860 (8)

2. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow, OK, 390

3. Justin Grant, Ione, CA, 280

4. Kevin Thomas Jr., Cullman, AL, 263

5. Ricky Lewis, Oxnard, CA, 232 (1)

6. CJ Leary, Greenfield, IN, 230

7. Robert Ballou, Rocklin, CA, 153

8. Kyle Cummins, Princeton, IN, 146

9. (tie) Daison Pursley, Locust Grove, OK, 146

10. RJ Johnson, Laveen, AZ, 94

11. Briggs Danner, Allentown, PA, 89

12. Mitchel Moles, Raisin City, CA, 66

13. Tye Mihocko, Peoria, AZ, 63

14. Matt Westfall, Pleasant Hill, OH, 53

15. Jake Swanson, Tempe, AZ, 41

16. Tommy Malcolm, Corona, CA, 38

17. Harley Burns, Brazil, IN, 23

18. Charles Davis Jr., Buckeye, AZ, 20

19. Wesley Smith, Nixa, MO, 15

20. (tie) Kody Swanson, Kingsburg, CA, 15

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Fedorcak Is Back In Blue For 26th Rumble In Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 26, 2024) – A chapter of midget car history was revisited before race cars ever took to the floor Thursday for practice ahead of the 26th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales.

Officials from Tony Stewart Racing – led by midget division crew chief Sam McGhee – unveiled a throwback paint scheme for longtime veteran and fabricator Mike Fedorcak’s iconic No. 97, moving back from the car’s black-and-silver scheme to the bright blue, yellow-numbered look that Fedorcak carried on the original Munchkin chassis he built in 1986.

McGhee spent nearly a year bringing the redesign to fruition, using photos of the debut Munchkin midget as a guide, and did so all without alerting his driver to what was going on behind the scenes.

“I’m blown away,” Fedorcak said, a big grin on his face as the car was unveiled inside the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. “This is truly a surprise and an honor.”

“This idea started at the 2023 Rumble when a fan brought an original body panel from this car to give back to Mike, and Tony [Stewart] and I sat there and both agreed it looked really cool,” McGhee reflected. “When we were loading up to leave at the end of the weekend, I said, ‘Hey Tony, next year I’m going to wrap Mike’s car like his original car … and Tony immediately said it was something I had to do.”

It was a plan that very few people were in on – as McGhee had to get creative with how to keep Fedorcak from catching wind of the idea.

“Mike spent his 70th birthday actually in my shop, welding on that car, so I couldn’t do anything to get it ready until he left and I knew the next time I’d see him after that was here [at the Coliseum],” McGhee noted. “His reaction was absolutely worth it, though. He thought we were playing a joke on everyone else in the building when, in reality, it was on him for a really great reason.”

Those familiar with the history of indoor and outdoor racing in Indiana know that Fedorcak first designed the Munchkin as a radical shift from the traditional cars of the United States Auto Club in the mid-1980s.

Fedorcak built nine cars originally, including six with the help of late fabricator and longtime friend Mike Streicher, and the car he continues to campaign at the Rumble to this day was the third chassis built – originally featuring a longer wheelbase for use at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in that era.

The new scheme, however, is a call back to Munchkin No. 1, which still sits in Fedorcak’s personal race shop. He hopes to eventually rebuild that frame into a show car.

“I don’t necessarily associate the blue scheme with memories in [the IRP] car, but those are good memories nevertheless,” Fedorcak explained. “That was a time when I was just challenging myself to go faster each time, and I ended up getting the track record there for a few years. We had a lot of exposure in that car and a lot of ideas that were tested; some good, some not so good, but a lot of trial and error.”

Fedorcak remains the oldest driver to set the fastest qualifying time and the oldest driver to lead a feature lap in Rumble in Fort Wayne history, and though he’s started on his eighth decade around the sun, the native Hoosier is as passionate as ever when he straps in behind the wheel.

“Rubber on the track,” Fedorcak noted as the reason he keeps coming back to the Rumble year after year. “It’s an exciting place to get around and [racing in a car of his own creation] is better than any ride I could ever pay for.

“Ever since Tony took me under his wing, it’s made it easier and more fun for me to do, honestly,” Fedorcak continued. “He told me that as long as I’m having fun, I’ll be able to keep doing it, and I haven’t stopped enjoying it yet. It gets a little bit more distant between races each year, but once I get in the car, everything usually comes back within five laps and slots right into place.

“Usually there’s a great big smile when I strap in, but seeing this car look like [the original] … it’s already here. I’m just ready to go make some new memories now.”

Alongside Fedorcak’s redressed No. 97, four other Munchkins – Stewart’s No. 2 driven this year by Joey Payne, Ryan Flores’ white-and-gold No. 15, Travis Welpott’s orange No. 18, and Cory Setser’s black-and-green No. 24 – are also in the building to compete during this weekend’s Rumble activities.

Live coverage of the weekend’s action can be viewed through Pit Row TV, part of the SPEED SPORT Network. Streaming begins at 11:15 a.m. ET both Friday and Saturday and continues through the last checkered flag.

In addition to the headlining national midget division, winged and non-winged 600cc micro sprints, as well as numerous classes of go-karts and quarter midgets, round out the two-day program.

Tarlton Motorsports Set For Busy 2025 Campaign with James McFadden and Tanner Holmes

PETERSEN MEDIA- 2025 will look different for Tarlton Motorsports. As Cole Macedo makes his move to become a full time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitor, Tarlton Motorsports is set for a big slate of races and they have hired Australian standout, James McFadden, and Oregon young gun, Tanner Holmes to do the driving duties aboard the Tarlton and Son No. 21 for the year ahead.

“I am really excited for the direction we are heading in 2025,” Tarlton Motorsports Crew Chief, Drew Warner said. “The Tarlton family has been great to work with, and with some big changes happening within our team, I am really excited for what we were able to put together. I am super excited to work with both James McFadden and Tanner Holmes in 2025. It is no secret that James can win on any given night and can do some amazing things in a racecar. Tanner has really started to come into his own the last two years and is a great young talent with a bright future, and I am excited to see what we can do together.”

While the team has named two drivers, it will still be a one car operation with the drivers schedules being separate. For McFadden, he will return to the United States when his schedule completes in his native Australia and will join the team for NARC Speedweek, and run the marquee Midwest before racing back to California for both the High Limit and World of Outlaws swings.

“I am really excited to have an opportunity to return to the United States and run a limited schedule this Summer,” James McFadden said. “This type of schedules is perfect for the balance I want to have at home and it works really well. On top of that, Tom and Tommy Tarlton put great equipment on the track and have continually put their drivers in great situations over the years and I think it is a good fit. Drew Warner and his guys are young, but established, and it should be fun to work with them. I am just really thankful to still have the chance to run some races in the USA.”

As McFadden attacks more of the Midwest swing with the team, Holmes will also have a busy schedule as he will take part in the early West Coast swing with High Limit Racing as well as spend a couple of weeks in the Spring in the Midwest taking on the Outlaws, before sprinkling in NARC shows through the early summer and late fall.

“The Tarlton Motorsports 21 is an iconic car in California, and I am honored to have the opportunity to drive in 2025,” Tanner Holmes said. “I am extremely thankful that Tom and Tommy Tarlton have extended such a great opportunity to me, and I am looking forward to working with them, Drew Warner, and the entire Tarlton Motorsports team.”

At this time schedules and marketing partners are still being finalized, but the early plan for the team is to make their season debut on March 13th in Las Vegas, NV with High Limit Racing.

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: 0, Wins: 0, Top 5’s: 0, Top 10’s: 0.

ON TAP: Tarlton Motorsports will compete in 2025 with James McFadden and Tanner Holmes. The team will kick the season off with High Limit Racing in Las Vegas, NV in March.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Tarlton Motorsports by following @Tarlton_Racing on Twitter, or becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/tarltonracing21.

Kyle Turner of Vidor, Texas Wins Triple X/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car!

Knoxville, IA, December 23, 2024 – Kyle Turner of Vidor, Texas, is the lucky grand prize winner of the National Sprint Car Museum's sprint car sweepstakes. The winning sweepstakes ticket-buyer will receive a state-of-the-art Triple X Chassis/Al Parker Engines 410 sprint car.

According to museum executive director Bob Baker, "We can't thank Triple X and Al Parker enough for all of their support on this 18-month project. These companies and all the rest of the product donors continue to step up to the plate in a big way for our 501(c)(3) non-profit museum foundation. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the sweepstakes ticket-buyers and museum staff, volunteers, track promoters, series officials and trade show coordinators for making the tickets available to the public. Everyone's support truly allows us to continue promoting the future of sprint car racing by preserving its past history."

Many thanks to all the sponsors who helped with this car benefiting the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum…

Triple X Race Co., Al Parker Engines, Winters Performance, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Sage Fruit, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Donovan Blocks, KSE, Moroso, MSD, Wilwood, Saldana Racing Products, TJ Forged, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Diamond Pistons, PCI, Ultra Shield, All Star Performance, Smith Titanium, Callies, PWR/CR, CP Carillo, HRP Wings, BAM Lifters, FK Shocks, Rod End Supply, Hoosier Tire, King Racing Products, Barnes Systems Inc., Ti22, Quick-Car, RacingBars.com, MPI, Schoenfeld, Clevite/Mahle, Total Seal, Cometic, Tel Tac, Sharp Advantage, Design Studio 66 and DeYoung Inc.

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

Bryce Lucius, 17, joins veteran crew chief Tyler Swank and STP Motorsports for a loaded 2025 season

By Nicole Signor:

FINDLAY, Ohio (December 2024) - Local Ohio native, Bryce Lucius joins veteran crew chief Tyler Swank for a jam packed 2025 season, starting in Florida with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Volusia Speedway Park on February 5th, 2025. The STP Motorsports team is planning a pick and choose schedule, with multiple local shows factored in amongst some World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and High Limit Series events.

“I’m excited to change gears again and build something we’re proud of. I’m grateful to help another young guy take the next step in his career. I know it’ll be a challenge, with a lot of ups and downs but hopefully we can improve and learn together each night. I would like to thank Tyson for the opportunity.” said Swank on the circumstances.

“I’m looking forward to working with Tyler and hoping to achieve his success that he’s had previously. I’m thankful Tyson chose me to drive for him, as there are a lot of other good drivers out there. I’m more than thankful for the opportunity that he’s given us to put together this race team and I cannot wait to get the season started in Florida. I’m ready to learn by racing with the best and earn their respect.” said Bryce on the new opportunity.

“With STP Motorsports, a new team in the sport, it is vitally important to have a high caliber crew chief like Tyler Swank for so many reasons. Tyler will have a unique role, not only setting up the car, but he is going to be a mentor for me to help me learn the business and more importantly, a mentor to Bryce. Bryce (Lucius) is an extremely talented sprint car driver and I have all the confidence in both Tyler and Bryce to get this team moving forward. This season is going to be a lot of learning, highs and lows, but most importantly, we are doing what we love; racing sprint cars.” said Oakman on the new team pairing.

The first World of Outlaws Sprint Car race of the 2025 season will be held at Volusia Speedway Park in De Lion Springs, Florida on Wednesday, February, 5th, 2025. For a closer look at the event, please visit World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars online at www.worldofoutlaws.com.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact: Tyson Oakman; tysonoakman1@allstate.com

SPECIAL THANKS:
Tyson Oakman and STP Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Oakman Group Inc., Lucius Trucking, Integrity 2 Auto & Truck Sales, Big Red Truck Wash LLC, Truck Worx of Ohio, 87 Speed, X-1 Race Cars, Smith TI, Jockos Sprint Parts

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow STP Motorsports on social media:
Facebook: STP Motorsports

WATCH LIVE:
All World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars coverage can be found live online at www.dirtvision.com

Russell Motorsports Inc. releases 60th anniversary schedule for Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…Set to enter year 10 under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway has released its schedule of events for the 60th anniversary season.

Since opening in 1965 the Placerville Speedway has been a favorite among fans throughout Northern California. Well known for its steep banks, distinctive red clay, loyal fan base and extremely close action, the track is located just 40-minutes up the hill from the capital city of Sacramento.

“We are trying to make the 60th anniversary a season to remember at Placerville Speedway,” commented Promoter Scott Russell. “Multiple events have had to shift dates, but with the addition of some new series, and trying some new things, we feel this schedule offers something for everybody.”

The season starts off with a Test and Tune on March 8th followed by the opening point race on March 15th. The 22nd annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” launches the first of 15 championship point races presented by long-time speedway partner Hoosier Racing Tires.

The RMI Double Down Bonus will be up for grabs once again this season. If a driver can win both the Placerville Speedway Sprint Car title and the SCCT championship, they will walk away with $20,000 cash plus a Sprint Car chassis kit at the December 13th Night of Champions Awards Banquet.

Points paying divisions will be comprised of Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks. The weekly action as noted, opens on March 15th and concludes on September 13th with the 20th annual $8,500-to-win “Forni-Humphreys Classic.”

The seventh annual “Nor*Cal Posse Shootout” returns in 2025 with a date shift to the month of May. Winged 360 Sprint Cars and the Non-Wing Ultimate Sprint Car Series make up the two-night card on Friday and Saturday May 2nd and 3rd. For the second straight year “Legends Weekend” will occur at the Shootout as we celebrate 60-years of racing in Old Hangtown.

The 34th annual “Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial” featuring the first of two season stops by the NARC 410 Sprint Cars will take place on Saturday May 31st. The overall weekend includes the inaugural “Davy Thomas Memorial- Prelude to the Bradway” on Friday May 30th with the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

SCCT is also primed to open its eighth season of action at Placerville Speedway during the March 29th “Thrill on the Hill.” The final appearance by the SCCT 360s will occur on July 19th with the $5,000-to-win/ $500-to-start “Gold Pan Rampage” as part of WST Speedweek.

The Fourth of July weekend offers two massive nights of racing this season. The always popular “Freedom Fireworks” spectacle takes place on Friday July 4th, while the following night boasts the “Triple Crown” with Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USCS Non-Wing Sprinters and the USAC Western States Midgets. The expectation is to make the Triple Crown event a marquee showcase in Nor-Cal, with a special bonus in the works if a driver sweeps all three divisions.

The annual “Carnett Clash” returns on August 2nd, with Russ Murphy and Fords Only back on board to help boost the purses for both the Pure Stocks and Late Models during the night. More details on the event will be available as it approaches.

The Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars make their second ever Placerville appearance on Saturday August 16th. The “Gold Rush Classic” is sure to bring a star-studded field to the red clay.

One of the more anticipated events each season returns with the annual “Hangtown 100” set to commence in November. The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets will tackle the speedway for two exciting nights of competition on November 14th and 15th. The BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints round out the bill.

The colorful coupes of the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association make seven appearances this coming year. The Dwarf Cars have a rich history at Placerville Speedway and will play a big part in the 60th anniversary season.

The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Cars are set to make a pair of stops on the red clay once again this year, with those dates occurring on March 22nd and June 28th. The two Hunt Tour visits will be among five races in 2025 for the popular Non-Wing traditional Sprints.

Other special events that highlight the schedule include the “Tilford Tribute” on April 12th, Thompson’s “Fan Appreciation Night” on June 21st, Kings Meats “Burger Night” on June 28th, John Padjen “Kids Bike Night” on July 12th, the NARC 410 “Pay Dirt Showdown” on September 6th, the Malicious Monster Truck “Insanity Tour” on September 19th and 20th, Claim Jumpers MotoX on September 27th and Flat Track Motorcycle Racing on October 4th. More details will follow about the Flat Track event.

Season passes are available from now until February 28th and can be acquired at https://www.placervillespeedway.com/ticket-info - Tickets to a majority of events will be released on March 1st.

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsor and partnership opportunities that continue to be available for 2025.

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com
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Placerville Speedway 2025 Schedule
Celebrating 60 years of Grassroots Racing

Saturday March 8: Test and Tune | noon-4pm. Pit Gate Opens at noon. Grandstands are closed

Saturday March 15: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd Late Models and BCRA Lightning Sprints | 22nd annual Tribute to Al Hinds Championship Opener
Saturday March 22: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour
Saturday March 29: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Thrill on the Hill- SCCT Opening Night

Saturday April 5: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, BCRA Midgets and BCRA Lightning Sprints
Saturday April 12: Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and West Coast Pro Stocks | Tilford Tribute
Saturday April 26: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars

Friday May 2: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Ultimate Sprint Car Series | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend
Saturday May 3: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Ultimate Sprint Car Series | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend

Saturday May 10: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and BCRA Lightning Sprints

Friday May 30: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Davy Thomas Memorial- Prelude to the Bradway
Saturday May 31: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 34th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial

Saturday June 7: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Mini Trucks
Saturday June 21: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Fan Appreciation Night presented by Thompson’s Family of Dealerships
Saturday June 28: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour | Half Price Burger Night presented by Kings Meats

Friday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks
Saturday July 5: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ultimate Sprint Car Series, USAC Western States Midgets and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Triple Crown

Saturday July 12: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by Pizza Factory
Saturday July 19: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Mini Trucks | Gold Pan Rampage WST Speedweek Night Two ($5,000-to-win/$500-to-start)

Saturday August 2: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Carnett Clash
Saturday August 9: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Mini Trucks | Coors Light Big Trophy Night
Saturday August 16: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Gold Rush Classic

Saturday September 6: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Pay Dirt Showdown
Saturday September 13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Mini Trucks | 20th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic Championship Night ($8,500-to-win)

Friday September 19: Malicious Monster Trucks | Insanity Tour
Saturday September 20: Malicious Monster Trucks | Insanity Tour

Saturday September 27: MotoX | Claim Jumpers Moto Madness

Saturday October 4: Flat Track Motorcycle Racing | Prospectors Flat Track Campaign

Friday November 14: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Hangtown 100
Saturday November 15: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Hangtown 100

2025 SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS SCHEDULE REVEALED

ST. MARYS, Ont. (December 19, 2024) – Southern Ontario Sprints officials are pleased to announce the 2025 SOS series schedule, including four special "Gold Crown Series" events with increased purses.

The 28th SOS season will bring the series to four tracks; Brighton Speedway, Buxton Speedway, Merrittville Speedway, and Ohsweken Speedway. A total of 10 race events are on the schedule, including three each at Buxton, Merrittville, and Ohsweken.

Merrittville will kick off the SOS season in April, and the season will finish back there in October with a Gold Crown event. The SOS will again sanction the Gary Cunningham Memorial at Merrittville in June, and extra awards and bonuses will come into play there as well.

Buxton's three events are in June, July, and August; the August 23 event will renew the Canada-USA rivalry, as it will be co-sanctioned with the Great Lakes Super Sprints series.

Ohsweken will host a Gold Crown Series event in June, while the SOS will again be one of the co-sanctions for the lucrative and prestigious Northern Sprint Car Nationals weekend in September.

Brighton's SOS event is set for June 28, and creates a doubleheader Gold Crown weekend with Ohsweken on Friday and Brighton on Saturday.

All four tracks on the 2025 schedule will host one Gold Crown Series event. Those four races will pay at least $3,000-to-win and $500-to-start thanks to Tammy Ten Media and Nitro 54 Variety. The other SOS events will pay at least $2,250 to win and $300-to-start.

Ackland Insurance, Creative Edge Signs & Graphics, and Hoosier Tire Canada are returning sponsors for the 2025 season along with title sponsors Tammy Ten Media and Nitro 54 Variety. More information about the 2025 SOS championship points fund and contingency awards will be announced in the coming weeks. Please visit www.southernontariosprints.com to stay up-to-date on plans for the 2025 Southern Ontario Sprints season.

2025 SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS SCHEDULE
(Subject to Change)
Saturday, April 26 - Merrittville Speedway (Thorold, ON) - Spring Sizzler
Saturday, June 7 - Buxton Speedway (Merlin, ON) - Gold Crown Series
Saturday, June 21 - Merrittville Speedway (Thorold, ON) - Gary Cunningham Memorial
Friday, June 27 - Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON) - Gold Crown Series
Saturday, June 28 - Brighton Speedway (Brighton, ON) - Gold Crown Series
Saturday, July 12 - Buxton Speedway (Merlin, ON)
Saturday, August 23 - Buxton Speedway (Merlin, ON) - w/GLSS
Friday, September 12 - Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON) - Northern Sprint Car Nationals weekend
Saturday, September 13 - Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON) - Northern Sprint Car Nationals weekend
Saturday, October 4 - Merrittville Speedway (Thorold, ON) - Gold Crown Series

About: The Southern Ontario Sprints series sanctioned its first race in 1996, making it one of Canada's longest-running motorsports sanctioning bodies. The Southern Ontario Sprints 2025 schedule will see the organization competing at five racing facilities in Canada. 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

POWRi Desert Wing Sprints to Enjoy Eighteen Events in 2025

Belleville, IL. (12/20/24) Remaining motivated with the burgeoning growth of 360-Wing desert-region sprint racing for the fifth year of operation, the POWRi Desert Wing Sprint Series will see a familiar schedule of eighteen events that spans April until November in an action-packed double-header weekend season.

Bookending the season in Casa Grande, Arizona, the POWRi DWSS will witness a trio of trips to Central Arizona Speedway. The season begins on April 25-26, with a Western World Championship stopover on October 24-25, as the season concludes November 21-22 at the speedy three-eighths mile venue.

Revisiting Vado Speedway Park, in Vado New Mexico, will mark the yearly agenda with a trio of events including May 23-24 in the Memorial Day Double Header, August 29-30 in the Labor Day Double Header, as well as the highly anticipated returning POWRi High Desert Nationals on November 14-15.

Returning with extended fanfare, the POWRi Desert Wing Sprinters will once again travel to Show Low Arizona with multiple nights of battles at the Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway on June 13-14, July 11-12, and September 12-13.

Schedule subject to alteration, available online at http://www.powri.com/schedule/?i=28343.

Follow along for more information on the further growth of the POWRi Desert Winged Sprint Series and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on X & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

52ND ANNUAL RPM@DAYTONA WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
NOMINATIONS CLOSE AND VOTING BEGINS

- Registration is Open with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for 52nd annual

RPM@DAYTONA Workshops at the Shores Resort –

- ARPY Nominations Set are Voting Open for the 49th Annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year Awards –

Daytona Beach, FL (December 20, 2024) - The 52nd Annual RPM@Daytona Workshops will be held at the Shores in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, on Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The 52nd version of the popular sessions returns The Shores Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, for the third consecutive year, helping to kickoff “Speedweek” activities in Volusia County Florida.

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.

Jeff Streigle, the General Manager of Berlin Raceway near Grand Rapids, MI, will take the stage as a second keynote speaker on Tuesday, February 11.

Hachmann and Streigle are just the beginning of the dynamic lineup for the RPM@Daytoa 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@Daytona Workshops once again be held at The Shores Spa & Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, and can be made on or offline.

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 49th 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 52nd annual RPM@Daytona 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. Voting may is now taking place here; 49th ARPY Nomination Ballot (google.com) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeooIekvs8EhQ2ykSAUJRSxV_dvfDO5LG1hJOWHj_62SPzLkQ/viewform

NOMINATIONS SET, VOTING OPENS FOR REGIONAL ARPY AWARDS, THE RPM OUTSTANDING EVENT OF THE YEAR AND THE 49TH ANNUAL AUTO-RACING PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

- Nominee List Included along with Link for Voting -

Daytona Beach, Florida (December 21, 2024) – The nomination ballot has been set for the 49th Annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year, regional Auto Racing Promoter’s of the Year and the RPM Outstanding Event of the Year has been set and is released below.

Voting begins today and will run through midnight on Thursday, February 1st, 2025 to determine all award winners.

Region 1 Nominees: Paul Cole, Land of Legends Raceway, NY; Brett Deyo, Fonda and Utica Rome Speedway, NY; Kolten Gouse, BAPS Motor Speedway, PA;; Steve O’Neal, Port Royal Speedway, PA; CV Elms & April May Preston, Bear Ridge Speedway, VT; The Arute Family, Stafford Motor Speedway, CT.; Tom Mayberry, Oxford Plains Speedway, ME; Cris Michaud, Thunder Road, VT; Dominic Lussier, Autodrome Granby, QC, CA.

Region 2 Nominees: Tim Bryant, Five Flags Speedway, FL; Scott Tripp, Lakeview Speedway, SC; Garrett Mitchell, Freedom Factory, FL; Wendall Durrance, All-Tech Raceway, FL; William Scoggin, Clarksville Speedway, TN.; Ricky Brooks, Cordele Motor Speedway, GA; Kelley Carlton, Screven Motor Speedway, GA.

Region 3 Nominees: Randy Maggio, Painesville Speedway/Lorain County Speedway, OH; Kim and Randy Smart, Midvale Speedway, OH.; Brian Rieck, Coles County Speedway, IL; Matt Curl, Fairbury Speedway, IL; Rich and Shelly Farmer, Fremont Speedway, OH; Glenn Styres; Ohseken Speedway, ON, CA.

Region 4 Nominees: Todd Thelen, Slinger Super Speedway, WI; Wayne Brevik, Marshfield Motor Speedway, WI; Terry Tucker, Jefferson Speedway, WI; Steve Sinclair, IRA Sprint Car Series, WI; Cole Queensland & Queensland Family, Deer Creek Speedway, MN; Doug Johnson, Huset’s Speedway, SD; Bob Timms, Mississippi Thunder Speedway, WI; Cody and Shannon Smiley, Golden Sands Speedway, WI; Jerry Auby, Dells Raceway Park, WI.

Region 5 Nominees: Brad Stevens, & Jessi Mynatt, 34 Raceway, IA; John McCoy, Knoxville Raceway, IA; Scotty Allen, Dallas County Speedway, MO; John Allen, 81 Speedway, KS; Danny Lorton, Lucas Oil Speedway, MO.; Ricky Kay, Maquoketa Speedway, IA; Jim Nordhougen, Colorado National Speedway,CO; Mike Johnson, I-35 Speedway, MO.

Region 6 Nominees: Scott & Kim Russell, Placerville Speedway, CA; Dennis Gage, Marysville Raceway, CA; Brad Whitfield, Cocopah Speedway, AZ; Tim Huddleston, Irwindale Speedway, CA.; Jeremy Anders, Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, WA; Michelle Lackey Maynor, Alaska Raceway Park, AK; Matt Alexander, Stateline Speedway, ID; Tony Noceti, Stockton Dirt Track, CA; Loretta Thiering, Edmonton International Speedway, AB, CA.

Region 7 Nominees: Gavin Migro, Perth Motorplex, WA, AUS; Michael Perry, Premiere Speedway, SA, AUS; Gary Willington, Sydney Speedway, NSW, AUS.

Outstanding Event Nominees: The Marvin Smith Memorial, Cottage Grove Speedway, OR; Buckeye Figure 8 Nationals, Painesville Speedway, OH; Fall Classic, 141 Speedway, WI; Sean Lias, Penn Can Speedway, PA; Trophy Cup, Tulare Thunderbowl, CA; IMCA.TV Winternationals, AZ; The Duct Tape Nationals, Wyoming County International Speedway, NY; IMCA Super Nationals, Boone, IA.

The link for balloting is as follows: https://forms.gle/fqZdb6gXsdvvcJvo6 (All regions must be voted for. Ballots may be rejected).

John McCoy, who promoted Knoxville, (IA) Speedway was introduced as the 48th Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year in February of 2024 at the 51st Annual RPM@Daytona Workshops presented at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, representing Region Five, the Midewest region of RPM balloting.

The 49h Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year Award will be presented at the 52nd annual RPM@Daytona Workshops at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, February 9-11, 2025. Reservations may be made at the Shores Spa & Resort (the room block is open until, Monday, January 20, 2024); 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 52nd annual RPM@Daytona Workshops stand as a "can't miss" event for track promoters throughout North America.

Ray Evernham To Celebrate 50 Years in Racing At PPB Motorsports 2025 Show

Oaks, PA— Racing icon Ray Evernham will be celebrated for his remarkable 50-year career in auto racing at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show, set for Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.

A native of Hazlet, NJ , Evernham’s racing journey began in the Modern Stock class in his home state before progressing into the Modified division at Wall Stadium and New Egypt Speedway. His transition to the national stage brought him to NASCAR, where he cemented his legacy with three NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships with driver Jeff Gordon and his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018.

As part of the PPB Motorsports 2025 Show, Evernham will participate in a Friday roundtable discussion with special guest Bill Elliott focused on his national efforts in the sport, where they will share stories and insights from his storied career in NASCAR.

On Saturday afternoon, Evernham will return to the stage to relive the early days of his career in racing with several of his fellow Modified competitors, including Gil Hearne, Jerry Cranmer and Charlie Kremer. The panel will provide fans with a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who raced alongside Evernham in his early years.

Throughout the weekend, Evernham and Elliott will be available for autographs while allowing fans to meet the racing legends up close. Additionally, several special race cars from Evernham’s personal collection will be on display, showcasing the vehicles that helped shape his career including Jeff Gordon’s NASCAR Cup series No. 24 car he drove in his rookie season with Ray as crew chief. A dedicated photo wall will also be featured, celebrating his five decades in the sport.

For fans eager to learn more about Evernham’s journey, a newly published book titled “Trophies and Scars” will be available for purchase at the show. The book offers an in-depth look at his career, capturing both the triumphs and challenges that have defined his legendary time in racing.

Evernham’s influence on motorsports is unparalleled. His leadership and innovations helped Gordon win 47 Cup races and remain a dominant force in NASCAR throughout the 1990s.

Evernham later founded Evernham Motorsports , leading the team from 2000 to 2010 with several top drivers that included Elliott. Under Evernham’s leadership, the team played a pivotal role in bringing Dodge back to NASCAR.

Evernham’s expertise extended across multiple series. He co-founded the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) with Tony Stewart and last year brought back to the life vintage IROC racecars, a series he worked for early in his career in New Jersey. He’s also been a network broadcaster and host of his own televsion series.

The show will also include over 200 race cars of all kinds on display, speedway and series exhibits and a large Hard Core Racer section and collectible displays, along with a full schedule of free racer seminars.

The Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports competition will cap off Friday’s activities at 8 PM. Additionally, the Little Miss competition is planned for Saturday afternoon, along with the annual RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel races and a two-man tire change competition.

For information on exhibit space for the Motorsports show, visit www.motorsportstradeshow.com

To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.

Eight Inductees Announced as “Class of 2025” for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame!

Knoxville, IA, December 20, 2024 – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its eight inductees for 2025. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 31, during the 35th induction ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are: Drivers

Craig Dollansky – The Minnesota native won 66 times with the World of Outlaws and eleven times with the All Stars. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame inductee won in 38 states, as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He won three “Ironman 55” events in a row in Pevely, Missouri, the Don Martin Memorial at Lernerville, the Skagit Nationals, the Eagle Nationals and many other big events in his 25-plus year driving career.

Damion Gardner – Despite not getting into a sprint car until age 22, or a non-wing sprint car until 26, the California native holds no less that six career records with the USAC/CRA series including most titles (10) and 108 wins (including SCRA). Damion also won three Perris Oval Nationals features, 16 USAC National events, and recorded the fastest ever speed (211.588 mph) in a sprint car on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Todd Shaffer – One of the toughest competitors in the Central PA sprint car circuit owned 196 feature wins and 13 track championships in his career. He won five titles at Port Royal, four at Selinsgrove, three at Williams Grove and one at Sharon Speedway in Ohio. Todd won many prestigious events including the Tuscarora 50 (three times) at Port Royal, the Sharon Nationals, The Jack Gunn Memorial (four times), beat the WoO at Selinsgrove and won the Selinsgrove Nationals four times.

Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Builders

Davey Brown Jr. – Davey joins his father in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. After learning from his father, he broke out on his own at age 20, and won the Williams Grove National Open with Kramer Williamson in 1978, and then won the event twice with Lynn Paxton in 1982 and 1983. A partnership with owner Bob Weikert and Doug Wolfgang between 1984 and 1986 saw 55 wins in 1985 alone, three National Open wins, two Knoxville Nationals titles, and a King’s Royal just to name a few. He went on to win National Open events with Kenny Jacobs (1988) and Don Kreitz Jr. (1993). He won two All Star Championships (1995-96) with Dale Blaney before his untimely passing in 1997

Don Ott – The legendary engine builder from eastern Pennsylvania got into the sport with next door neighbor and friend Fred Rahmer. After being a mechanic for awhile, Bob Weikert hired him as an engine builder, and the rest is history. Hall of Fame drivers Rahmer, Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Terry McCarl, Lance Dewease, Stevie Smith, Jason Johnson, Greg Hodnett and Todd Shaffer are a few to use his power. Hall of Fame owners Weikert and Al Hamilton also relied on Don. Other wins came from Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, Andy Hillenburg, Jesse Hockett, Jason Sides and many more on a local and national level.

Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors

Carlton Reimers – For over 30 years, Carlton has been the steady and calming voice when doing business with the World of Outlaws. He left his job as a policeman in 1992 to join father-in-law Ted Johnson, and soon became a voice of reason for the series. Carlton’s calming presence has soothed many a driver or promoter through the years. His network and relationships with promoters through the years has kept the World of Outlaws at many of the top tracks across the country in good and bad times. He is a recipient of the North American Sprint Car Poll Thomas J. Schmeh Outstanding Contribution to the Sport.

Steve Sinclair – Steve caught the racing bug from his father, and was a crew member and media member (Sprint Car and Midwest Racing News) before becoming Competition Director and President for the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) in 1994. The IRA has become one of the most respected 410 organizations in the country under Steve’s tenure. Steve was also a part of SLS Promotions from 2002-2006, which promoted 15-20 WoO events a year. Since 2007, in addition to his duties with IRA, he has promoted Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin. Steve has received the North American Sprint Car Poll Thomas Jr. Schmeh Outstanding Contribution to the Sport (2010) and is a three-time 410 Promoter of the Year in the Poll.

Pre-1970

Kenny Gritz – Kenny accomplished more before the age of 25 than many do in a lifetime of racing. In 1964, he built a car, and became owner and driver. In 1965, he steadily worked up the super-modified ranks and gathered wins along the way over the next few years. In 1969, he was at his peak, using a new Don Edmunds chassis. In June, he took his first win at Knoxville Raceway. In August, he shocked many by taking the prestigious Knoxville Nationals. He went on to win three in a row at Eagle Raceway in his home state before losing his life in a non-cage IMCA race at the fairgrounds in Lincoln. Kenny’s wife, Jeanne, filed a lawsuit that had a large part in roll cages being implemented on sprint cars in 1970.

According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum executive director Bob Baker, “We’d like to acknowledge the hard work put in by our National Induction Committee and we thank them for another fine class of inductees! We are really looking forward to our 35th induction banquet at the Dyer-Hudson building on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa on Saturday, May 31!”

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!

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One Sprint Capital Place

Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-842-6176

Fax: 641-842-6177 E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com

Sage Fruit Pulls Back on Racing Sponsorships
Sage Fruit has been sponsoring racing for the past 25 years, specifically Sprint Car and Midget Racing. Chuck Sinks, President of Sales and Marketing for Sage Fruit has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. With his retirement, the company has decided to pull back on their involvement in motor racing.
“It has been a great run to be involved with so many outstanding people over the 25 years. We have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the racing community and we have loved the support of the fans during this time frame” stated Chuck Sinks. “It pains me to see this come to an end, but I certainly understand that the company has decided to move in a different direction.
I would also like to thank Kaci Komstadius, my marketing partner at Sage Fruit. Without her help, passion and involvement, we would not have been as successful throughout the years in this sport. Kaci made things happen daily, she worked tirelessly night after night to make our sponsorships work.
We have also worked with some truly great organizations, tracks, race teams, etc.It all started with Kasey Kahne Racing. With Kasey being from the State of Washington it was a natural partnership that worked well for over a long period of time. We both had common goals of helping our growers and customers. From KKR, we moved to TSR.
Working with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) the past nine years has been a highlight of my career. Tony Stewart, Donny Schatz, Misha Geisert and Jared Frood are like family to me and Sage Fruit. Our moving on from TSR next year has nothing to do with TSR, they were fantastic partners. Tony helped grow our business and take it to new heights. We have loyal customers all over the United States that have fallen in love with racing because of Tony. We will forever be grateful to them.
Winged Nation, Steve Post and Ashley Stremme were also instrumental in the success of Sage Fruit. Their weekly TV shows helped put us on the map with Sprint Car Fans. Their friendships, great viewer ship and fun times helped make this sport successful.
We also had a great relationship with the World of Outlaws and Melvyn Record. Melvyn helped us with the stage shows, sponsorships, etc. We will forever be proud of the opportunities that the World Racing Group provided to us.
They introduced us to Justin and Kathy from Williams Grove and the partnership took off. They were both great to work with as Sage Fruit was proud to be associated with the Williams Grove National Open. We were able to get our retail partner Weis Markets involved and the three of us went to work to help with this iconic event.
The Skagit Nationals was also a great experience. With it being in our backyard in the State of Washington it first took off with Steve Beitler, then it moved to Kevin Rudeen and Blake Anderson. The Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals was another exceptional event that we were proud to be a part of.
Sponsoring the Front Row Challenge at Oskaloosa was also another highlight for Sage Fruit. Terry and Lori McCarl were very gracious to us and always gave us more than we expected from the sponsorship. They went over and above to make sure we were happy with the results we received from being part of this great event.
We will still be at the track, but as a fan vs a sponsor. I’ll miss being involved in the day-to-day opportunities that came along with these sponsorships. There is no doubt that Sprint Car and Midget Racing are stronger than ever and will continue to grow as a sport.

“TASTE OF RPM” TO HIGHLIGHT ‘CRATE RACIN’ USA BANQUET WEEKEND ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 AT DOLLYWOOD’S HEARTSONG LODGE & RESORT

- Tracks to be Introduced to the Education that is the RPM Workshops –

- RPM@Daytona Registrations are Open for February 2025 -

Eastaboga, AL (December 19, 2024) – Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) and Crate Racin’ USA management have agreed to assemble a program for track operators to experience what the RPM Workshops are, in an attempt to continue to expand the presence of the Workshops and entice more promoters to attend the Daytona and/or Reno Workshops.

The program that has been assembled will be called “Taste of RPM” and presented on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Dollywood’s Heartsong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. This takes place as part of the weekends Crate Racin’ USA banquet festivities.

Several topics including technical inspection; a streaming presentation; an introduction to RPM and other general topics will be discussed along with an open roundtable for track discussion.

“While this is a late decision for us to join Adam Stewart’s event, with Crate Racin’ USA, we feel it is an excellent opportunity to expose what RPM and the Workshops are all about to new track operators and promoters who may not know the value of the Workshops,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Racing Promotion Monthly. “We are looking forward to Friday, January 10 in Pigeon Forge. It will be a great opportunity for all involved.

Registration for the 52nd annual RPM@Daytona Western Workshops are now open as well. Registration online can be completed here; (www.myracepass.com/businesses/21560/tickets) (www.promotersnewsletter.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1005063) 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@Daytona Workshops take place, Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11 at the Shores Resort Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida; The Shores Resort Spa - Reservations - Room Availability (https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2025-02-09&chain=5433&child=0&currency=USD&depart=2025-02-12&group=2502RPMRAC&hotel=17713&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1)

The 52nd annual RPM@Daytona Workshops stand as a "can't miss" event for track promoters throughout North America.

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

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“TASTE OF RPM” DOLLYWOOD – Subject to change,

additional topics and Presenters

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025;

8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST HOSTED BY CRATE RACIN’ USA

9:15 a.m. PROMOTERS’ WELCOME, Adam Stewart, Crate Racin’ USA

9:35 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO RACING PROMOTION MONTHLY, THE NEWSLETTER AND THE WORKSHOPS

10:00 a.m. TRACK OPERATORS ROUNDTABLE

11:00 a.m. MYRACEPASS PRESENTATION

12:00-1:25 p.m. LUNCH BREAK

1:25 p.m. WORKSHOP RECONVENES,

1:35 p.m. INSURANCE PRESENTATION

2:35 p.m. STREAMING PRESENTATION

3:05 p.m. MYRACEPASS PART TWO

3:35 p.m. RPM WORKSHOPS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

4:15 p.m. TECHNICAL INSPECTION PRESENTATION

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – NETWORKING AND SOCIAL HOUR

Great Lakes Super Sprints Returns to Thunderbird Raceway in 2025

Merrill, MI - Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP (GLSS) have announced more details for the 2025 Michigan CAT and Tour division schedules. Thunderbird Raceway in Muskegon, Michigan will make a return to the GLSS calendar for the first time since 2021 on Saturday, June 21st - marking the only stop in northern West Michigan for the 2025 season.

Thunderbird Raceway was part of the inaugural season of racing for GLSS in 2016. Gregg Dalman took the win in June of that year holding off Mike Dunlap and eventual champion, Chase Ridenour. In August of that same season, Chase Ridenour capped off a four-race winning streak by holding off Dustin Daggett and Max Stambaugh. The win also put Ridenour on pace to win three in a row at Thunderbird Raceway when he swept the two events in 2017.

In August of 2018, nearly 30 cars unloaded at the facility that neighbors Michigan’s Adventure & Wildwater Adventure Park. Phil Gressman grabbed the win holding off a charge from Jared Horstman and Daggett. In 2019, Dalman returned to victory lane at Thunderbird to snap a long winless streak with Dustin Daggett getting the win in one of the fastest-conducted events in GLSS history in 2020; the race went green-to-checkered in just over six minutes. Dalman found victory lane again in 2021 in another green-to-checkered race that nearly broke the stop watch.

“We’re excited to return to Thunderbird Raceway,” commented GLSS General Manager, Zach Hiser. “Thunderbird is not only an extremely competitive race track, but it’s also a destination race track just outside of beautiful Muskegon, MI. Many of our fans and officials take in the sights of Lake Michigan before heading to the track.”

Opening as Birchwood Speedway in 1958, the semi-banked ⅓ mile track is typically home to Super and Pro Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sport Compacts, and Mini Wedges.

"The Thunderbird Raceway team and I are looking forward to the Great Lakes Super Sprints event,” said Thunderbird Raceway Owner, Heidi Morell. “They are a series that our fans have been asking about and this season we are able to grant their requests.”

More details on the 2025 Michigan CAT, Ohio CAT, and Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow the Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

SWANSON WINS HONOR OF 2024 TOP RANKED PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR DRIVER

December 19, 2024 – Anderson, Indiana - The final edition of the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings was announced Wednesday evening and Kody Swanson has emerged as the top ranked pavement sprint car driver in 2024.

Aaron Willison took the top spot when the initial National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings were announced on August 30 and held the lead until the most recent and final results. Willison led the country with 12 pavement sprint victories among seven different sanctioning bodies. Among his victories were the Pink Lady Classic and War of the Wings triumphs. He finishes his career season as the number two ranked pavement sprint car driver in the country.

Kody Swanson took top honors as the country’s top ranked pavement sprint car driver on the heels of a late season surge and a $50,000 Open Wheel Showdown victory in Las Vegas this past November. Swanson finished the year with 7 victories and a podium finish in the Little 500. Swanson was able to finish on the podium in the two biggest pavement sprint car races of the year.

Bobby Santos III finished third in the final rankings. Santos had five feature victories and finishing runner-up in the Open Wheel Showdown was one of the highlights of his season. Santos, along with Swanson, were the only two drivers to win a national winged and non-winged event this season.

A public ceremony honoring the three top ranked pavement sprint car drivers is planned for some time in early 2025. Details of this event will be announced soon.

PAVEMENT RANKINGS (Final 12/17/24)

1. 70 – Kody Swanson

2. 61 – Aaron Willison

3. 51 – Bobby Santos III

4. 32 – Dakoda Armstrong

5. 31 – Colton Bettis

6. 25 – Tyler Roahrig

7. 21.5 Davey Hamilton Jr.

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

Logan Seavey

17. 7 - Chris Ochs

Jake Trainor

19. 6.5 – Sport Allen

20. 6 – James Miller

Mike Murgoitio

Great Lakes Super Sprints Tackle Butler Battlegrounds Twice in 2025

Merrill, MI - Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP (GLSS) have announced more details for the 2025 Michigan CAT and Tour schedule. One of the staple facilities for GLSS is returning to the 2025 calendar with a pair of stops throughout the summer. Quincy, Michigan’s Butler Motor Speedway, the only track in Michigan to offer weekly Sprint Car Racing, will see GLSS on Saturday, June 14th, and Saturday, August 16th alongside the weekly Pell’s Tire Service 410 Sprint Cars.

Butler Motor Speedway has been part of the GLSS calendar since the first season in 2016. Linden Jones collected his first win with the series in an event that pulled 21 cars to the facility. After a four-year hiatus, Butler returned to the schedule in 2020 with a 25-car field - eventual series champion, Ryan Ruhl took the victory. The following season, Portage, Michigan’s Dustin Daggett grabbed the top spot.

In 2022, under the direction of current Speedway owner/promoter, Tim Wilber, GLSS saw the first two-date season with stops in July and August. Danny Sams III took the win on July 2nd of that year, with eventual champion, Max Stambaugh besting the high banks in August. In 2023, it was 2019 Series Champion, Phil Gressman who swept the weekend of racing - winning Friday night at Hartford Speedway before getting the win at Butler. J.J. Hickle wheeled his Home Pro Racing ride to victory lane in August of that season not just with the Great Lakes Super Sprints, but is the only driver to date to sweep the 360 and 410 feature in the same night at Butler.

Last season, Butler was the home of two of the greatest shows of the 2024 campaign for GLSS. In June, 30 cars turned out for a chance to grab a GLSS-sanctioned win at “The Battlegrounds”. Corbin Gurley used the bottom of the race track to get around Gressman for second just one lap before Stambaugh missed the cushion giving Gurley the lead and his first career GLSS win. Then, in August, Daggett appeared to have his second-ever GLSS win at Butler in the bag until a late race restart gave Kasey Jedrzejek the opportunity to throw a massive slide job for the win.

“Butler Motor Speedway is Michigan’s home for sprint car racing,” said GLSS General Manager, Zach Hiser. “The on-track product at Butler rarely disappoints and we’re looking forward to another successful season with the Wilber family in 2025.”

GLSS joins a Butler Motor Speedway calendar that also features traveling 410 Sprint Cars, DIRTcar UMP Late Models, and many other special events for fans to check out the 3/8ths high-banked oval.

BILLY WEASE RETURNS TO RUMBLE AIMING TO ADD TO HIS 6 WINS
Wease joins 8 other former winners seeking same goal of adding wins
FORT WAYNE, IN (December 19, 2024) – Six-time Rumble in Fort Wayne Midget winner Billy Wease
has been absent from the annual battle on the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 1/6th-mile concrete
oval for the last several years but something has sparked his interest to return this year.
Three years ago, another veteran, Russ Gamester, garnered checkered flag number 5, to put him within
1 victory of Wease on the all-time Rumble win-list. Uncomfortable with that slim margin, Wease is
teaming up with Guess Racing to return to Fort Wayne, with sights on padding that difference. He will
have two opportunities, as both nights of the Rumble, presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales,
December 27 and 28, will showcase complete racing programs.
At his six wins, Wease holds down second spot in the history rankings behind Tony Stewart’s 11
triumphs.
Wease is not alone in the goal of adding to the archives. An additional eight former winners will be in the
fold with each of them sharing the same vision – add wins.
Gamester will be back, along with Mike Fedorcak who both share an interesting statistic. They are the
only two active drivers that have raced and won on both the current oval inside the Expo Center, but also
inside the adjoining Coliseum hockey rink. Interestingly enough, the hockey rink was the sight of USAC’s
(United State Auto Club) very first race, January 6, 1956.
Completing the former winner list will be Jim Anderson, Justin Peck, brothers Kyle and Nick Hamilton
and last year’s victors Ryan Flores and Joe Liguori.
In addition to the Midgets, the busy agenda includes winged and non-winged 600cc Midgets sponsored
by North Baltimore Custom Cuts and LiUNA, along with 6 classes of go-karts sponsored by Coe Heating
and Economy Auto, 2 classes of Wedge Innovations sponsored Wedge Karts and 6 classes of BRE
Racing engines Quarter Midgets. The fast-paced programming saw over 200 events completed last
year by nearly 300 entrants.
For those fans seeking reserved seats (top 6 rows), or want to beat the lines on race day, advance
tickets are available through any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum box
office. Tickets are pit passes will be available for purchase each of the race days as well. If unable to
attend the event, the Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales will be streamed
live via PitRowTV.
Daily agendas and other information is being updated at www.rumbleinfortwayne.com

Eastern Motorsport Press Association Welcomes The Wire Guys as Salute to the Champions sponsor

(HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 12-16-24) The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) is happy to announce that the Salute to the Champions, taking place on Friday, January 10, and kicks off the organization’s annual convention, is being presented by The Wire Guys of Hazle Township, Pa.

The Wire Guys have been a longtime supporter of Evergreen Raceway as well as 2024 602 Crate Modified champion Steve Shultz.

“We are so thrilled to have The Wire Guys come onboard with us for the upcoming convention. I know they have been huge race supporters of local racing here in northeast Pa., for a long time and it’s great to see them step in and be part of our Salute to the Champions,” said EMPA president Dino Oberto.

“We are very fortunate to have so many great supporters who are dedicated to this organization and believe in what we stand for and we’re certainly proud to bring along The Wire Guys as part of the 52nd annual EMPA convention coming up in just a few weeks’ time.”

A division of Arc Electric Co., The Wire Guys is geared towards residential clientele. The company was created to properly serve homeowners in Northeast Pennsylvania by giving them the focus they deserve. Founded in 2006, The Wire Guys was launched to provide a dedicated, qualified team to serve residential customers. They provide a wide array of services including electrical panel installation and upgrades, backup generators, lighting, wiring your homes security system, and much more. Their mission is to service each client with a highly trained and courteous technician that is dependable and always trustworthy.

They are located at 1338 North Church Street, Hazle Township, Pa. You can also find them online at https://www.homewireguys.com/our-team/

Millstream Speedway Welcomes Great Lakes Super Sprints for Three Stops in 2025

Merrill, MI - As the 2025 schedule of events continues to fall into place for the Michigan CAT, Ohio CAT, and Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP Tour, some tracks are emerging as new staples on the Midwest’s premier Touring 360 Sprint Car Division. Millstream Speedway will welcome in the GLSS Ohio CAT Sprint Car Division three times in 2025, including a planned contest on the new quarter-mile.

Millstream Speedway in Findlay, OH returned to action in 2024 for the first time since 2016. In addition to an Ohio Speedweek program, GLSS was honored to be a part of the resurrection of the Speedway with a pair of races with the Great Lakes Sprints Series including GLSS, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, and Great Lakes Lightning Sprints. The first trip came in August when circumstances forced officials to move the entire show to the quarter-mile bullring built inside of the historic 4/10s mile outer oval. Despite not being the first choice, fans and drivers alike were treated to a spectacular program that saw Zane DeVault hold off advances from Chase Dunham, Greg Wilson, and Kasey Jedrzejek. Meanwhile, eyes were on Darin Naida who drove from 13th to 5th during the 25-lap main event.

In the return to Millstream Speedway in October, the plan to run the 4/10ths-mile was fulfilled and Zane DeVault made history becoming the first driver in history to win on both the 4/10ths-mile and quarter-mile at Millstream Speedway. DeVault again had to deal with Jedrzejek to grab the win with Van Gurley, Jr rounding out the podium and former champion Phil Gressman holding on to the top five ahead of Alex Hill.

Three notches on the calendar in 2025 give drivers unique opportunities to find success in northern Ohio. On Saturday, May 24th GLSS unloads for the first time to celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend by doing battle on the 4/10th-mile surface. Then, on Saturday, July 5th we celebrate our Nation’s independence and change up the challenge by moving the show to the quarter-mile. Finally, GLSS returns to the 4/10ths-mile on Friday, August 1st pairing alongside the AFCS 305 Sprint Cars.

“We’re looking forward to returning to Millstream three times in 2025,” said GLSS General Manager, Zach Hiser. “The passion displayed by Matt and Beth Cogley is exactly what the fans and competitors in Findlay deserve.”

The three dates at Millstream Speedway for the Great Lakes Super Sprints is part of nearly a dozen scheduled races for the Speedway in 2025.

“We are thrilled to have GLSS and GLTS back in 2025 for more electrifying racing on the twin tracks,” said Millstream Speedway Owner, Beth Cogley. “It's a great opportunity for fans to cheer on local drivers like Chase Dunham, Jared Horstman, and Phil Gressman.”

Joel Myers Jr Makes it 2x2 in War of the Wings Action

PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting back to Ruapuna Speedway over the weekend for the second installment of the War of the Wings campaign, Joel Myers Jr backed up his opening night win with yet another win to make it a perfect 2x2 in early series action.

“We had a ton of speed from start to finish, and it is great to grab another War of the Wings win,” Joel Myers Jr said. “The track was really good all night long, and it made for a really fun race.”

Timing the Daniel Anderson Racing owned No. 1NZ mount in second fastest in qualifications, the Sebastopol, CA driver picked up a second place finish in his first heat race of the night.

Lining up 12th in the second round of heats, Myers Jr was able to fight his way forward as he picked up a third-place finish and locked himself to the all-important Dash.

Drawing the two in the dash line up redraw, Myers Jr lined The Ranch Bar and Grill/Suck it Up/FK Rod Ends sponsored entry up on the front row and proceeded to jump out to the early lead.

Racing his way to the win, Myers Jr locked himself onto the pole of the feature event as he chased after his 14th win in 2024.

Bringing the field to green, Myers Jr was hard on the throttle as he jumped out to the early lead and set the early pace over teammate, Max Guilford. While Guilford challenged him in the early goings, Myers Jr was able to keep him at bay as he was able to work his way out to a 1.6 second advantage by the race’s halfway point.

Cautions and stoppages were the only thing that cut into Myers Jr on this night, as the reigning NZ Champion was able to power his way to the win as he took the checkered 1. 6 seconds over Guildford who hung on to finish second.

“I have really ran a lot of races at Ruapuna Speedway the last few seasons so I have a ton of confidence there,” Myers Jr explained. “It is a fun place when it gets up on the fence, and I am happy to grab another War of the Wings win and extend our points lead.”

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- 63, Wins-14, Top-5’s- 27, Top-10’s-33

ON TAP: Myers Jr and team will be idle until heading to Cromwell on the 29th and 30th of December.

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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Hagar Lands Ride With Rains for 2025 Sprint Car Season

Inside Line Promotions - MARION, Ark. (Dec. 17, 2024) - Derek Hagar has earned a new opportunity for the 2025 racing season.

Hagar is teaming up with fellow Arkansas sprint car standout A.G. Rains for a true outlaw schedule in the 360ci winged ranks.

"We're going to hit some local shows, ASCS shows, USCS shows, whatever makes sense," Hagar said. "Wherever the weather looks the best and the money is the best."

Nutrien Ag Solutions will be the team's primary sponsor with Hagar's additional partners, including Ameri-Panel and B & D Towing and Recovery, as well as Rains' major partners of High Performance Lubricants and CP-Carillo returning.

"We're sticking with J&J race cars to stay with what I'm used to," Hagar said. "We're keeping the program just like we're running the No. 9jr car. I don't see why we can't come out with a bang and win a lot of races. This takes the load off me during the week with how busy I am with my businesses."

The duo swept the season finale at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., last month during the first time Hagar drove for Rains.

"I really feel like if you want to look at it realistically, we have a hell of a shot at winning every night regardless of where we are at," Rains said. "Equipment, driver, everything. I just think it'll be a good combination."

Hagar will also compete for Paul Hart in approximately a dozen 410ci winged sprint car shows next season when the schedule allows.

The offseason has a pair of events as well with Hagar driving for B.J. Gatewood in all four 600cc micro sprint classes during the 40 th annual Tulsa Shootout Dec. 31 - Jan. 4. He will return to Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., less than two weeks later to pilot a midget for Chris Chappue during the Chili Bowl Nationals Jan. 13-18.

UP NEXT -

Dec. 31 - Jan. 4 at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., for the 40 th annual Tulsa Shootout

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

X: 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."

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, High Performance Lubricants, CP-Carillo and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway releases 2025 racing schedule

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA…The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare has announced its 2025 schedule of events, as always putting a focus on special shows throughout the season.

Twelve total nights of competitive racing will be showcased, with Kubota High Limit Racing launching the season on Wednesday March 19th. Tickets for the night are on sale via https://highlimitracing.ticketspice.com/thunderbowl-raceway-khlr-2025

The Winged 410 Sprint Car Series traveling series founded by former NASCAR champion Kyle Larson and multi-time National titlist Brad Sweet will also return during the Summer with an event on Thursday August 15th. Tickets for both High Limit Racing shows will be sold through their website. As an FYI, for those who have box seats, the track does handle that part.

The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series will headline a pair of events this coming season including the Faria Memorial on April 26th and the Morrie Williams Memorial on May 17th. Both events also feature the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars and California RaceSaver Sprints.

The annual “Kris Mancebo Memorial” will again tackle Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday June 7th with the IMCA Modifieds, Sport Mods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks all in action.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will invade Thunderbowl Raceway for another huge weekend of racing on September 19th and 20th. The two-night “Dennis Roth Classic” will dish out a cool $83,000-to-win during the finale.

The “Trophy Cup Tune-Up” returns on Saturday October 4th and will showcase the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour, along with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series. It’s sure to be a perfect lead-in to the following weeks 31st running of the Trophy Cup that occurs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 16th, 17th and 18th.

Winged 360 Sprint Cars make up the bill all three nights of the Trophy Cup, which benefits the Rayce Rudeen Foundation this coming year.

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway season will then be capped in style on Friday November 21st when the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets converge at the facility. The Non-Wing Ultimate Sprint Car Series is the companion class during the night.

“We’ve placed an emphasis on special events here at Stone Thunderbowl Raceway over the last several years and are excited with how the schedule came out,” commented track Promoter Steve Faria. “We are thrilled with the amount of variety that we’ll be able to offer our fans this year. Several different high-profile racing series’ will be on hand, so hopefully everybody is looking forward to it as much as we are.”

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 2025 Schedule

Wednesday March 19: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Legends of Kearney Bowl

Saturday April 26: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series, Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars and California RaceSavers (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)

Saturday May 17: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series, Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars and California RaceSavers (Morrie Williams Memorial)

Saturday June 7: IMCA Modifieds, Sport Mods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks (Kris Mancebo Memorial)

Thursday August 14: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Legends of Kearney Bowl

Friday September 19: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and LOKB (Dennis Roth Classic)
Saturday September 20: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and California RaceSavers ($83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic)

Saturday October 4: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and USCS Non-Wing Sprint Cars (Trophy Cup Tune-Up)

Thursday October 16: Trophy Cup 31 (Benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation)
Friday October 17: Trophy Cup 31(Benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation)
Saturday October 18: Trophy Cup 31 (Benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation)

Friday November 21: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and USCS Non-Wing Sprint Cars

2025 USL Schedule Released

By John Rittenoure

GLENPOOL, Okla. (December 15, 2024) - Following a very successful 2024 campaign for the Ortco Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair, we are delighted to announce an expanded schedule for 2025 featuring 15 races at six different tracks.

Creek County Speedway, the esteemed anchor track for USL, continues to be a cornerstone of the schedule since its inception. We will make a total of seven visits to the Creek culminating in a significant doubleheader weekend in September.

Caney Valley Speedway and Tulsa Speedway will also rejoin the schedule, each hosting two events.

Red Dirt Raceway will host a single event and will once again open the season with the running of the Hero 100.

Enid Speedway will make its debut on the schedule, marking our first visit to the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

After a years absence Lawton Speedway will return to the schedule with two scheduled events at the historic track in Southwest Oklahoma.

Under the ownership of Michael Tyre, who acquired the United Sprint League in 2024, the USL has experienced significant growth. Much of this success is due to the invaluable support provided by title sponsor Ortco, Inc. and presenting sponsor Same Day Auto Repair.

Ortco, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of high-quality oilfield components crafted from American-made bar and shaped steel utilizing computerized CNC machinery. The company is co-owned by well known sprint car owner Nick Newton.

Same Day Auto Repair is owned by veteran racer Danny Smith and provides tire and automotive services at seven locations in eastern Oklahoma.

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.

2025 USL Schedule

March 22 - Red Dirt Raceway - Hero 100

April 11 - Tulsa Speedway

April 12 - Creek County Speedway

April 25 - Creek County Speedway

April 26 - Caney Valley Speedway

May 3 - Lawton Speedway

June 7 - Enid Speedway

June 12 - Creek County Speedway

June 14 - Lawton Speedway

July 19 - Caney Valley Speedway

August 15 - Tulsa Speedway

August 16 - Creek County Speedway

September 12 - Creek County Speedway

September 13 - Creek County Speedway

October 18 - Creek County Speedway

BOHUD RACING’S WINNING WAYS CONTINUE
Michael Stewart’s latest 2024-25 season 410 Sprintcar feature race victory with the Bohud Racing team had a bit of everything last Saturday night, which included him extending his Sydney International Speedway winning streak, but it was also without question one of the toughest and hard-fought victories of his career.
There were plenty of twists and turns during the Bohud Racing’s third feature race victory in a row at Sydney International Speedway, and in the end, Stewart showed just why he is not only one of the country’s form 410 Sprintcar racers but one of the most skilful and determined racers going around.
The NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported Triple X car racer had started from the outside of the front row in the feature race by virtue of his second-place finish in the Dash, but his run was nearly over early on following him collecting early pacesetter Michael Saller who had crashed out of the lead on lap four and spinning out on the main straight. Thankfully, he was able to avoid any race-ending damage and restarted at the back of the 24-car field. With it all to gain and nothing to lose over the remaining 26 laps, Stewart put on a spectacular performancewhen he worked his way inside the top five contenders on a track where tyre management had becomemore and more vital during the second half of the 30-lap event. While sitting in fifth, there was a late stoppage with five laps remaining, and it certainly played into his hands, as he had received the news from his team that his tyres were looking in decent shape. Aided with the knowledge of good tyre wear, Stewart threw caution to the wind and drove one of the races of his life during those remaining five laps, when he powered around the top of the track, as his rivals stuck to the bottom of the track, and picked off the cars ahead of him, one by one, and he made his final pass within sight of the chequered flag on long-time leader Ian Madsen and stole victory from the jaws of defeat.
“I certainly had to work the hardest I ever have to get a victory, and to be able to overcome the challenges that I did during the feature race by being involved in an early incident and then working my way back through the field was something pretty special,” expressed Stewart, who had earlier in the night topped the field in qualifying time trials and then finished fifth in his heat race.
“To be able to win my third feature race win in a row at Sydney International Speedway this season isn’t something I’m taking for granted, especially with the tough competition there night in night out, but this winning streak wouldn’t be possible without the continued hard work of everyone involved with the Bohud Racing team.”
Stewart continued on by saying that his charge in those closing laps of the feature race came off the back of his winning instinct kicking in.
“As soon as my team owner Scott (Jones)told me during the late stoppage that my tyres were in decent condition, I knew that I was going to do everything in my power to get to the front,” the 29-year-old explained.
“With the whole field running on the bottom of the track in those closing laps trying to conserve their tyres, I just ran the top of the track, and once I moved into second with two laps to go, I knew that I could win and threw everything at it, and it paid off.”
With a total of six feature race wins together since Stewart joined the team two years ago, Bohud Racing team owner Scott Jones was rapt with this latest victory.
“I’m not the type of guy who shows too much emotion, but last night’s win with Michael really got the emotions flowing,” he said.
“I would count this victory as the most satisfying for the Bohud Racing team, as Michael had to really work hard for it, and this win was just another example of what a talented driver he is, as he is always searching out there on the track and just never gives up.”
With the busy Christmas-New Year race meetings at Sydney International Speedway, which are paying $10,000 to win each, just over a week away – with the opening meeting being on December 26 – the Bohud Racing team couldn’t ask for better form.
“The Bohud Racing team and I are really looking forward to the Christmas-New Year shows, especially with the current form we are taking into it,” concluded Stewart.
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
•OutASpace Self Storage
•AEI Insurance Broking Group
•Highside Track Apparel
•KRE Race Engines
•B&B Graphics
*Gonzos Racing Pipes
For all of your 2024-25 season Bohud Racing merchandise, visit www.bohudracing.com.au
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Media Invited to Eastern Motorsport Press Association Workshops

(HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 12-14-24) The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) is extending an open invitation to all race track media individuals including PR/announcers/photographers to come and be part of the organization’s Saturday morning, January 11th, workshop sessions, which are in conjunction with the 52nd EMPA Convention taking place at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre, PA that same weekend.

The workshops are being organized by dirttrackdigest.com editor Mike Mallett, who has put together a selection of leading media personnel who will be conducting scheduled work sessions that will cover writing, photography, credentialing, and ethics.

“We’re really looking forward to having these work sessions with not only our members who are already in attendance at the convention, but also to those who would like to come out and learn from some of the best in the business on these related topics,” said EMPA president Dino Oberto.

“Mike (Mallett) has done a great job of putting this all together and we’re happy to extend an invitation to those who would like to learn from this as well see what EMPA all is about.”

The workshops will begin at 9:20 am and continue through 10:50 am.

“I’m looking forward to the workshops on Saturday as we've been able to line up some of the best people in the industry,” stated Mallett.

“We have former EMPA writer of year winners Kevin Kovac, Jeremy Elliott, and myself leading the writing workshops, along with EMPA photographer of the year winners Brent Smith and Bob Yurko leading the photo workshops. Kolton Gouse of BAPS Motor Speedway is also coming to discuss the credentialing process and expectations for our members. It should be a very informative morning.”

Those attending will also get to sit in afterwards for the keynote speaker presentation with “The Voice of The 500” Paul Page.

Lunch will be provided courtesy of Dover Motor Speedway. Following the luncheon there will be a roundtable discussion with Page and EMPA Vice President Karl Fredrickson on the teamwork between the Society of Motorsports Journalists and EMPA.

Anyone who would like to attend the EMPA work sessions is asked to contact Dino Oberto at dlmo@ptd.net

Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour announces 2025 schedule

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA – December 13, 2024…Russell Motorsports Inc. has officially released the 2025 schedule of events for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

The California based Winged Sprint Car series is set to contest its eighth overall season, which offers another exciting slate of races up and down the West Coast.

“The Sprint Car Challenge Tour looks to be in for another entertaining season,” commented President Scott Russell. “We did our best to work around other schedules and avoid conflicts. Some years are better than others regarding that. With how things came together on the calendar though, we know there are a few conflicts this year between the various series and tracks. When you look at it from March to November however, fans and teams have plenty of great racing to choose from. We want to send a huge thank you to Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Tire and all the partners that make this tour possible.”

The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will compete in a total of 16 events, which gets underway with the March 29th “Thrill on the Hill,” marking the first of three appearances at Placerville Speedway.

The tour returns to Placerville on Friday May 30th for the inaugural “Davy Thomas Memorial,” which acts as a prelude to the following nights Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial featuring the NARC 410s. SCCT will also compete at the red clay on July 19th as part of Speedweek.

Continuing to rise in popularity among fans and teams is Merced Speedway, which is back on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour schedule. California’s top Winged 360 Sprint Car teams will invade the high-banked quarter mile on Saturday April 19th.

The Petaluma Speedway plays host to a pair of Sprint Car Challenge Tour events in 2025. Those dates will occur on June 14th with an event dubbed as “Wings Over Wine Country” and September 20th, as SCCT sanctions the $5,000-to-win “Adobe Cup” for the fourth consecutive season.

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour will again sanction the 25th annual “Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial” held on Memorial Day weekend. This year’s event takes place on Sunday May 25th, as part of a busy holiday weekend in Nor-Cal.

The always challenging and popular Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare hosts the SCCT 360s for the “Trophy Cup Tune-Up” on Saturday October 4th. The show held two weeks before the 31st Trophy Cup gives teams one final chance at track time prior to the big weekend.

For the second straight season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will embark upon Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, which gets even bigger in 2025. The overall Speedweek champion will claim $4,000 with the runner up receiving $2,500 and third place getting $1,500. All main events are a guaranteed $3,000-to-win/ $400-to-start.

All the action launches at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico on Friday July 18th with the annual “Tyler Wolf Memorial,” followed by the $5,000-to-win/ $500-to-start “Gold Pan Rampage” at Placerville Speedway on Saturday July 19th.

A travel day will be held on Sunday, before action resumes at the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon on Monday July 21st. Speedweek heads for the coast on Tuesday with a date at the beautiful Coos Bay Speedway on July 22nd and continues north to Cottage Grove Speedway on Wednesday July 23rd.

Another travel day with a Fan Fest/ Kick-Off Party on Thursday sets up the SCCT debut at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington for the two-night “360 Summer Nationals” highlighted by a $26,000-to-win/ $600-to-start main event on Saturday. Speedweek all culminates with the “Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale” on Sunday July 27th at Gray’s Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington.

“I really want to thank the staff at Skagit Speedway for coming on board and working with us on Western Sprint Tour Speedweek,” said Russell. “They are offering a great purse for the racers at the 360 Nationals, which should make for an outstanding weekend of racing. We’re excited to visit Skagit and Elma for the first time with SCCT, as well as visit all the tracks that are a part of the week.”

Jon Hager with Skagit Speedway also shared his sentiments. “We are excited to collaborate with Scott and Kami to bring SCCT to Skagit Speedway. The 360 Summer Nationals will certainly benefit from the addition of several cars from down south and such talented drivers. The partnership has the potential to elevate an already great scene of 360 Sprint Car racing in the Pacific Northwest for years to come. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with the SCCT series.”

As is the norm, the Stockton Dirt Track wraps up the SCCT campaign with the “Tribute to Gary Patterson Part II” on Saturday November 8th. The event is part of an expanded two-week run for the GP race, which includes the NARC finale now taking place one week earlier. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour will be paired with the always exciting Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints at the finale.

Thanks to the generous support from Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Tires and RMI the SCCT champion once again pockets $10,000 cash. If a driver/team wins both the SCCT and Placerville Speedway titles, they will walk away with $20,000 total thanks to the Russell Motorsports Inc. Double Down Bonus.

Sprint Car Challenge Tour 2025 Championship Point Fund

1. $10,000 2. $9,000 3. $8,000 4. $7,000 5. $6,000 6. $5,000 7. $4,000 8. $3,000 9. $2,000 10. $1,000

All events in 2025 can be seen live via www.calidirt.tv

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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Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour 2025 Schedule

Saturday March 29: Placerville Speedway (Thrill on the Hill)

Saturday April 19: Merced Speedway (Clash on the High Banks)

Sunday May 25: Marysville Raceway (25th annual Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial)

Friday May 30: Placerville Speedway (Davy Thomas Memorial- Prelude to the Bradway)

Saturday June 14: Petaluma Speedway (Wings Over Wine Country)

(Western Sprint Tour Speedweek)
Friday July 18: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (12th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial)
Saturday July 19: Placerville Speedway ($5,000-to-win Gold Pan Rampage)

Monday July 21: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Tuesday July 22: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 23: Cottage Grove Speedway

Friday July 25: Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington (360 Summer Nationals Opener)
Saturday July 26: Skagit Speedway ($26,000-to-win 360 Summer Nationals Finale)
Sunday July 27: Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington (Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale Speedweek Finale)

Saturday September 20: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 14th annual Adobe Cup)

Saturday October 4: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Trophy Cup Tune-Up)

Saturday November 8: Stockton Dirt Track (42nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson- Part II)

Parker Price-Miller Moves to Forbrook Motorsports in 2025

PETERSEN MEDIA- Moving into 2025, Parker Price-Miller will have a new home. Competing fulltime with High Limit Racing in his family-owned car in 2024, Price-Miller now eyes the 2025 Knoxville Raceway Championship as he will compete for famed car owner, Guy Forbook.

“I am excited, and thankful, for the opportunity to team up with Guy Forbrook and chase after the 2025 Knoxville Raceway Championship and fill our schedule in with some prestigious races throughout the Midwest when the schedule allows,” Parker Price-Miller said.

The Kokomo, IN native has been to victory lane at the famed ½ mile in both 360ci and 410ci competition and is excited to spend the season honing his craft at the Marion County Fairgrounds working with a team owner and crew chief who has had immense success at the track in Guy Forbrook.

“Having the opportunity to run at the track all year long leading up to the Nationals is also huge,” Price-Miller added. “I have had some speed and success at Knoxville over the years, and I am really looking forward to this opportunity.”

The 2024 season saw Price-Miller go toe-to-toe with David Gravel at the track in World of Outlaws competition as he led laps before settling for a second place finish in the feature event. He then went on to finish 11th at the Capitani Classic, before a ‘B’ Main appearance in the Knoxville Nationals.

“I have been fortunate to work with Guy Forbrook and Forbrook Motorsports in the past, and really looking forward to getting a full season in with him and his team,” Price-Miller noted.

As schedules start to release, the team hasn’t finalized their full slate of events at this times. Price-Miller will also run his family owned car in various events in 2025 when schedules allow.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 0, Wins: 0, Top 5’s: 0, Top-10’s: 0.

ON TAP: Parker Price-Miller will team up with Forbrook Motorsports in 2025. Their first race of the season is TBD.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Parker by following him on Twitter @Parker_PM9.

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WESTERN MIDGET RACING AND BAY CITIES RACING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE NEW CALIFORNIA SUPER SERIES

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (December 12, 2024) – The 2025 Midget season in California will include a new challenge for the teams when the Western Midget Racing and Bay Cities Racing Association join forces for the California Super Series. The seven race series for open Midgets will serve as the complete BCRA Midgets schedule for the nation’s oldest Midget sanctioning body. For WMR, the stock production Midget tour will add an Open Midget element to go along with a full season of stock racing planned as well.

Mike McCluney at WMR and Greg Dennett at BCRA have planned an outstanding schedule of action, with a minimum of $2,000 to win for all seven events. Four of the events will support the NARC King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series and at least five of the races will have coverage on FloRacing.

The excitement kicks off on April 5 at Placerville Speedway in a NorCal Challenge with the USAC Western Midgets. The first of the NARC co-promotions begins on May 10 at Antioch Speedway for the Graunstadt Memorial. A Super Series stop at Santa Maria is planned for June 7 for the Central Coast Clash.

After successfully fielding stock production Midgets at Ocean Speedway for several seasons, WMR will bring back Open Midgets to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on July 19 during the prestigious Howard Kaeding Classic with NARC.

Great Midget action at Petaluma Speedway resumes on September 20th during the 14th annual Adobe Cup supporting the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. October 11 sees the Super Series Midgets make their second Antioch Speedway stop along with NARC for the Open Wheel Oktoberfest.

The traditional championship weekend for Northern California dirt racing at Stockton Dirt Track will also crown the WMR/BCRA Super Series title on November 1. The 42nd Tribute to Gary Patterson features the NARC series finale as well.

The WMR/BCRA California Super Series will utilize the Bay Cities Racing Association Midget rules and procedures. More details will be announced at www.WesternMidgetRacing.com and www.BCRARacing.com when available.

For more information, contact Mike McCluney at (408) 499-5625 and Greg Dennett at (510) 376-3338

2025 WMR/BCRA California Super Series Schedule – Subject to Change
April 5 Placerville Speedway - NorCal Challenge with USAC

May 10 Antioch Speedway - Graunstadt Memorial with NARC

June 7 Santa Maria Speedway - Central Coast Clash

July 19 Ocean Speedway - 15th Kaeding Classic with NARC

Sept 20 Petaluma Speedway - 14th annual Adobe Cup with SCCT

October 11 Antioch Speedway - Open Wheel Oktoberfest with NARC

Nov 1 Stockton Dirt Track - 42nd Tribute to Gary Patterson with NARC

POWRi Racing Sanctions FAST on DIRT and BOSS Series’

Belleville, IL (12/12/24) POWRi Racing, a premier motorsports sanctioning body known for its commitment to grassroots racing, is proud to announce its official sanctioning of the Honest Abe Roofing FAST on DIRT Series presented by Ti22 Performance as well as the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series presented by MPD Racing. This exciting partnership aims to elevate the profile of each of the Midwest's most competitive dirt racing tours, while continuing to provide thrilling entertainment for fans and expanded opportunities for drivers.

"We are incredibly excited about this next chapter for the FAST on DIRT and BOSS Series," said director Aaron Fry. Adding, "Partnering with POWRi Racing allows us to bridge the gap from Ohio to Missouri with a great opportunity to align the landscape of regional sprint car racing."

Under the POWRi sanctioning banner, the FAST on DIRT Series and BOSS Series will each see expanded opportunities, including unified rules and regulations to ensure fair competition and consistency across all events, enhanced payouts and contingencies for participating drivers and teams, expanded media coverage through POWRi’s established partnerships, and new marquee events that celebrate the series’ competitive spirit.

“Our partnership with the FAST on DIRT as well as BOSS marks a significant milestone for POWRi Racing,” said Talin Turner, Series Director of POWRi Racing. “We are excited to bring our experience in sprint racing to this exceptional series. Together, we aim to create an even stronger platform for drivers, teams, and fans, ensuring the continued growth of dirt track racing at all levels.”

The partnership is set to take effect at the start of the upcoming 2025 race season, with updated schedules, driver announcements, and additional details to follow in the coming weeks. More information on the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing FAST on DIRT Series presented by Ti22 Performance and the POWRi Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series presented by MPD Racing can be found online at www.bossfastsprints.com or follow along on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FASTonDIRT and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057238009073.

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.

NEW DIRECTION: Brock Zearfoss and Jim Shuttlesworth team with Rich Eichelberger for full Williams Grove and Port Royal slate; BZR to compete in all open dates

ByTyler Altmeyer Dec 12, 2024

JONESTOWN, Pa. (December 12, 2024) – The new year will bring new direction for Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s own Brock Zearfoss, as the former Outlaw is set to return to his roots in Pennsylvania Posse Country, rejoining crew chief Jim Shuttlesworth for a full Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway slate aboard Rich Eichelberger’s familiar No. 8.

“It was a fun and exciting three years on the road with the World of Outlaws, and I’m grateful for the experience, but it’s time to turn our attention elsewhere,” Zearfoss said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity with Rich. Rich Eichelberger is a name that is certainly synonymous with Central Pennsylvania sprint car racing and to be a part of his team is pretty special. I’m confident big things are ahead.”

As noted, Zearfoss will enter the new year fresh off of his third, full season with the Greatest Show On Dirt, concluding the year ninth in the Series standings padded by 16 top-ten finishes including one top five, that of which accomplished at BAPS Motor Speedway. Speaking of the York Haven oval, the “Jonestown Jet” is a recent winner at the facility, scoring a $10,000 payday in the track’s final event of the season on Saturday, November 16; Jim Shuttlesworth was on the wrenches.

“We’re pretty excited to have Jim Shuttlesworth with us. His experience and accomplishments speak for themselves and we’re ready to add to it,” Zearfoss continued. “To roll out of the box and earn a win at BAPS says so much about our potential. I’m confident that will continue into the new year.”

Although the bulk of Zearfoss’ upcoming schedule will mold around full-time competition at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway, Brock Zearfoss’ own Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z will also make frequent appearances, orchestrating a “hit and miss” schedule that will unveil in the coming weeks. As expected, Jim Shuttlesworth will be the crew chief.

For now, the Jonestown Jet will focus on his upcoming trip to Australia with Sean Carren, set to activate with the opening round of Western Australia Speedweek at Perth Motorplex on December 26.

“Just hoping for a solid trip,” Zearfoss concluded. “Sean Carren does an incredible job and we’ve had a lot of success together. I think we’re ready to do it again.”

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:

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SCHUCHART, SHARK RACING SET FOR 2025 RACING SEASON
Kym Brown Dec 11, 2024

HANOVER, PA - Logan Schuchart and his Shark Racing team announce today their 2025 racing plans to include a 12th consecutive season of competition with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series with their partners Drydene, DuraMAX, Federated Auto Parts and C&D Rigging all returning to the Shark Racing No. 1s.

“We’re looking forward to another great year of racing and can’t wait to get started in Volusia,” said Schuchart. “It takes so many people to make this all happen and I’m fortunate to be surrounded by so many. We’ve worked extremely hard the past 11 years to be out here racing with the best Sprint car drivers in the world on a nightly basis chasing our dreams. It’s special to continue doing it with our longtime marketing partners - Drydene, DuraMAX, C&D Rigging and Federated Auto Parts - and all the manufacturers we work with. We can’t wait to get to Volusia in February.”

PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUE WITH DRYDENE, DURAMAX, FEDERATED & C&D

This season will mark the eighth year together for Schuchart and Drydene, the hardest working brand in heavy-duty lubrication. For the fourth season, DuraMAX Motor Oil, which offers full synthetic, synthetic blend, and high mileage motor oils, will also be behind the Shark Racing No. 1s.

C&D Rigging, the renowned millwrighting company offering custom millwrighting and mechanical erection of machinery and heavy equipment begins its sixth season backing Schuchart.

The grandson of National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Shark Racing team owner Bobby Allen will open season three with Federated Auto Parts racing the Federated schemed 1s in the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park February 5-8.

The team is pleased announce the addition of Mark Martin Motors as associate partners for Logan and the 1s in 2025. The Lancaster, PA based dealership is a family-owned and operated business offering a terrific selection of vehicles and service center.

Schuchart will continue being powered by Newman’s Racing Engines aboard his Triple X No. 1s. Smith Ti, DMI Components, Factory Kahne Shocks, Sander Wheels, Wing Dynamics and parts from Walker Filtration, All-Pro Cylinder Heads, SRI, Total Seal, System 1, Engler Injection, Brodix, Brown & Miller, BAM Lifters, Moose and PRIME Composites continue to be part of the program.

“I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating, I work with the best manufacturers in the business,” continued Schuchart. “My grandfather started this team and built these relationships. We’ve been able to grow our program to one of the best in motorsports and we’re looking forward to a very successful 2025 and beyond.”

TEAM BUILDING

Chasing greatness in the World of Outlaws is the goal for every Sprint car team and it takes an army of people to compete at the highest level. The guys out on the road are crucial to success. For the past two seasons, Lonnie Judy has served as crew chief on the Shark Racing 1s with Brendan Collum as the car chief. Judy has decided to focus on his family in Delaware in 2025.

Shark Racing has hired veteran crew chief Kyle Pruitt to join the 1s team. Pruitt, a former driver that competed against Schuchartduring his 358 days, has worked with a number of teams the past few years including RJ Jacobs, Kyle Moody Motorsports and McCandless Motorsports.

“Having a great team starts with the people you surround yourself with,” said Schuchart. “One of the toughest parts about this business is building a team of people that you are with basically 24/7. Change isn’t easy, but sometimes its necessary. We can’t thank Lonnie Judy enough for everything he’s done for me and this team the past two years. He taught me a lot and help lead this team to some historical results. Brendan has been an invaluable part of Shark Racing and continues to grow each year and that will continue next year. Kyle came to us highly recommended, and we have already hit the ground running together.”

2025 CAR AT PRI

For those attending PRI, make sure to stop at the Andrews Products booth (1135) and check out the 2025 No. 1s. Special thanks to the team for getting the new car ready for the show. The 2025 cars (both Drydene/DuraMAX and Federated Auto Parts) were designed by Zack Barber with Lakeside Graphics and painted by Nate Berwager with RA Smith & Sons Auto Collision.

TRUE OUTLAWIN’: TKS Motorsports and Cory Eliason ready for True Outlaw schedule in 2025
ByTyler Altmeyer
Dec 11, 2024

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (December 11, 2024) – For the first time in the team’s history, TKS Motorsports, joined by newly appointed wheelman Cory Eliason, are ready to hit the road, set to embark on a “True Outlaw” campaign that will see the Mitchellville, Iowa-based operation hit and miss many of the nation’s major programs. Tentatively, the team will activate their new plans in March, most likely joining the World of Outlaws for events in the Deep South.

TKS Motorsports will roll into the new year on the tailcoats of a four-win season in 2024, the most recent of which a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26, leading all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday.

“This is an exciting time for TKS Motorsports. We weren’t sure of a plan of attack at first, but a ‘True Outlaw’ schedule will give us the freedom and luxury to pick and choose where we want to go. We’re going to follow a schedule that makes the most sense,” Troy Renfro, owner of TKS Motorsports, expressed. “We’re also excited to have Cory Eliason join us for the full season. His accomplishments speak for themselves and I’m ready to see what we can do together out on the road.”

TKS Motorsports and Cory Eliason made their official debut in the season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in early November. 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.

“Very grateful for the opportunity that Troy and Tammy Renfro have presented me. It’s going to be an exciting season,” Eliason added. “We clicked pretty well in Charlotte, and quickly, too, so I’m confident that will translate into the new year. We have a lot of work to do, but we’ll be ready. They are great people with a lot of passion and I’m excited to surround myself with people like that.”

A full schedule of events will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Fans should keep alert online at www.tksmotorsports2ks.com, or right here at www.fullyinjected.com.

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Great Lakes Super Sprints Eye Two Trip to Eldora, Including Friday of the 4-Crown Nationals

Merrill, MI - Officials with Eldora Speedway released the 2025 schedule of events on Monday for the famed Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The schedule included many of the staple events fans have come to know and love including #LetsRaceTwo, FloRacing Night in America, the 31st Dirt Late Model Dream, the 42nd Kings Royal, the 55th World 100, and the 43rd 4-Crown Nationals. Included in the premiere dates for the Big E are two dates with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP; Family Fireworks Night Presented by Casey’s General Store on Saturday, August 2nd for the Ohio CAT Division, and the inclusion of the Great Lakes Super Sprints to the Friday, September 19th portion of the 4-Crown Nationals.

The relationship between Eldora Speedway and 360 Sprint Car Racing is tenured going back decades to the days of the National Racing Alliance Sprint Cars (now the Ohio CAT Great Lakes Super Sprints) and their support of major events at Eldora including the Kings Royal and the Johnny Appleseed. In recent years, the Ohio CAT Division wrapped up their championship campaigns at Eldora Speedway in early August.

When the Great Lakes Super Sprints purchased NRA and rebranded it to be part of the Great Lakes Sprints Series family, the tradition of racing at Eldora was kept alive. In 2023, nearly 40 drivers from all across the country unloaded for the chance to race with GLSS at the World's Greatest Dirt Track. Randy Hannagan started on the pole and got the best of the 24 car field. In 2024, over 30 cars returned to Eldora - but it was the same song, different verse with Hannagan capturing the win.

Now, in 2025, the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP will not only return with the Ohio CAT Division to Eldora on Saturday, August 2nd during Family Fireworks Night Presented by Casey’s, but will also roll in just over six weeks later to run in the 4-Crown Nationals on Friday, September 19th alongside the High Limit Racing Sprint Cars.

“When the opportunity to join the historic 4-Crown Nationals Presented by NKTelco came up, we knew instantly that we wanted to be involved,” said Great Lakes Super Sprints General Manager, Zach Hiser. “The legacy of the 4-Crown Nationals is undeniable, featuring the most talented drivers in the country; showcased alongside the talent of the Great Lakes Super Sprints, we know our teams will add to the excitement of the blockbuster weekend.”

“Eldora is looking forward to having the Great Lakes Super Sprints two times in 2025,” said Eldora Speedway General Manager, Levi Jones. “[GLSS is] highlighting our annual Family Fireworks Night in August to go along with a Friday addition to the 4-Crown Nationals.”

Jeremy Troiano Named Chief Operating Officer of Pit Pay Inc.
Industry-Leading Motorsport Tech Company Looking to Make Big Impact in 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC (December 11, 2024) – Pit Pay Inc., a leader in revolutionizing the racetrack experience with its innovative digital platforms, is excited to announce the addition of Jeremy Troiano to its executive leadership team. Troiano, an experienced figure in the motorsports industry with a 20-plus year background in marketing and communications, will join the company as Chief Operating Officer with his sights on exponential growth of the company in 2025 and beyond.

“I’m really excited to be joining the Pit Pay and Ticket Hoss organization and helping them continue to revolutionize the motorsports fan and competitor experience in an ever-evolving digital landscape,” said Troiano. “We live in a digital first world these days, and it’s something that hasn’t really made it to the grassroots level of motorsports. Our goal is to make the fan and competitor experience so seamless, easy and fun, that it makes going to the track enjoyable. And from a promoter’s standpoint, there is so much more they can do to make the at-track experience interactive and fun and we plan to take that to the next level.”

The Pit Pay and Ticket Hoss mobile apps deliver a major league experience for promoters, drivers, crew members and racing fans, ensuring a stress-free experience both before and during events at racetracks around the country.

Pit Pay users can easily purchase pit passes, event registrations, annual memberships and reserved pit stalls, as well as sign the required waiver and release agreements all within the app in just a few clicks. Pit Pay has worked with leading motorsports insurance companies to pioneer and develop a seamless, electronic waiver and release program within the platform, making it easy for competitors to purchase and sign the required paperwork before getting to the track.

Ticket Hoss delivers a quick and frictionless purchasing experience for fans, offering both general admission tickets and best-in-class reserved tickets, featuring detailed mobile friendly track maps.

Pit Pay is committed to continually innovate and develop technology and tools for the motorsports industry, including their recently released box office ticket and point of sale (POS) platform.

In his role as COO, Troiano will oversee the daily operations of Pit Pay, concentrating on leading marketing and communications efforts, strengthening relationships with tracks and series and refining the platform’s product offerings.

“I’ve known Jeremy for over 15 years and always respected his work ethic, his values and his knowledge, especially when it comes to motorsports and grassroots racing,” said Frank Bolter, President of Pit Pay. “Jeremy cut his teeth in the short tracks and worked his way to the highest level of motorsports, so he’s the perfect partner to bring on and help take Pit Pay, Ticket Hoss and all of our products to the next level. It’s essential to have strong leaders in place, and Jeremy is the ideal person to guide us forward. Our company is dedicated to offering innovative solutions for all aspects of the motorsports community, driven by our cutting-edge technology. Jeremy’s leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company.”

Troiano started his motorsports career as a public relations representative for the former American Speed Association national stock car tour. After moving from Indiana to North Carolina, he spent time in and out of the NASCAR garage before helping co-found the popular racing website Speed51 and its associated companies. After branching out on his own, he eventually worked as a PR rep for a number of NASCAR and INDYCAR drivers, including Joey Logano, while at Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske. For the last several years, Troiano served as Director of Communications at Team Penske while also working on the Porsche Penske Motorsports program before leaving the company at the end of 2023.

Away from work, Troiano enjoys spending time with his family and racing quarter midgets with his son, “Little E” Elliott Troiano, across the Southeast. He also serves as President for the North Carolina Quarter Midget Association.

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experience through its mobile app technology. Today, the company has continued to expanded its product offerings and capabilities, with a focus on streamlining the race track experience for fans, competitors, track owners and promoters through it’s Pit Pay, Ticket Hoss, and Kart Pass
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Thirty-Seven Events Span 2025 Season for the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints

Belleville, IL. (12/11/24) Swiftly establishing itself as a premier open-wheel touring series, the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League will feature an action-packed schedule for the 2025 racing season, running from February through November with thirty-seven events at nineteen premier venues across eight states.

“2025 is set to be a groundbreaking year for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, with multiple big events for regional 410 competition,” stated Talin Turner, Director of POWRi, who went on to add, “The support we’ve received from many tracks and promoters has played a major role in our expansion as a series and sanctioning body. This is just the beginning of our commitment to continue strengthening and supporting regional 410 sprint car racing across the Midwest.”

Bookending the season with visits to Texas Motor Speedway, the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints will kick off and conclude the 2025 Chase for the Championship with stops in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 21-22 and November 7-8.

Continuing as the home facility for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League in the 2025 season, Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host an impressive six events, scheduled for April 5, May 24-25, June 14, and August 30-31.

Showcasing fantastic hosting venues, the 410 Sprints will feature thrilling side-by-side battles at Lee County Speedway, with four appearances scheduled for April 4 and September 12, followed by stops at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on April 6 and September 13, as well as a two-day stay in Donnellson, Iowa, on October 3-4.

Kicking off an early-season swing through the Sooner State, Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will host the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints on Friday, April 25, before the action shifts to the high-speed thrills of Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 26.

Restoring events in 2025 from previously scheduled dates, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints will bring on-track excitement to Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri, on Friday, May 23; Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 7; Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri, on Friday, June 12; and Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, on Saturday, September 6.

Debuting in the 2025 season with the POWRi 410s, several exciting tracks will be featured, including the iconic Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, with two Friday night events on June 6 and September 5; a lucrative $10K-to-win league visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Thursday, June 12; and an inaugural event at Monett Motor Speedway in Monett, Missouri, on Friday, August 29.

Enticing teams regionally, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will partner with the FAST on DIRT Series for a trio of Honest Abe Roofing Hoosier State border battles, beginning at Lincoln Park Speedway on Friday, June 20. The action then moves to Paragon Speedway on Saturday, June 21, before wrapping up the weekend at the Terre Haute Action Track on Sunday, June 22.

Adding excitement to the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League agenda, the 2025 season will feature continued visits to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, August 15; the historic Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 17; and four nights at the 'Diamond of Dirt Tracks,' Lucas Oil Speedway, including the Open Wheel Showdown on Saturday, August 16, and the annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial from September 18-20.

Date | Track | Location | To-Win

*Friday, February 21 | Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000

*Saturday, February 22 | Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track | Fort Worth, TX | $7,000

Friday, April 4 | Lee County Speedway | Donnellson, IA | $5,000

Saturday, April 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $5,000

Sunday, April 6 | I-70 Speedway | Odessa, MO | $10,000

*Friday, April 25 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK | $5,000

*Saturday, April 26 | Tri-State Speedway | Pocola, OK | $5,000

Friday, May 23 | Midway Speedway | Lebanon, MO | $5,000

Saturday, May 24 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $5,000

Sunday, May 25 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $7,000

Friday, June 6 | Tri-City Speedway | Granite City, IL | $5,000

Saturday, June 7 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY | $5,000

Thursday, June 12 | 34 Raceway | West Burlington, IA | $10,000

Friday, June 13 | Callaway Raceway | Fulton, MO | $5,000

Saturday, June 14 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $7,000

+Friday, June 20 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN | $5,000

+Saturday, June 21 | Paragon Speedway | Paragon, IN | $5,000

+Sunday, June 22 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN | $5,000

Friday, July 25 | TBA

Saturday, July 26 | TBA

Friday, August 15 | Lakeside Speedway | Kansas City, KS | $5,000

Saturday, August 16 | Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | $5,000

Sunday, August 17 | Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, MO | $5,000

Friday, August 29 | Monett Motor Speedway | Monett, MO | $5,000

Saturday, August 30 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $5,000

Sunday, August 31 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO | $7,000

Friday, September 5 | Tri-City Speedway | Granite City, IL | $5,000

Saturday, September 6 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO | $5,000

Friday, September 12 | Lee County Speedway | Donnellson, IA | $5,000

Saturday, September 13 | I-70 Speedway | Odessa, MO | $10,000

*Thursday, September 18 | Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | TBA

*Friday, September 19 | Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | TBA

*Saturday, September 20 | Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | $10,000

Friday, October 3 | Lee County Speedway | Donnellson, IA | $5,000

Saturday, October 4 | Lee County Speedway | Donnellson, IA | $7,000

*Friday, November 7 | Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000

*Saturday, November 8 | Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track | Fort Worth, TX | $7,000

*In Conjunction with Elite Outlaw Sprints

+In Conjunction with FAST Sprints

All POWRi 410 Wing Sprint League events will offer a minimum payout of $5K-to-win and $500 to start. The schedule is subject to changes and cancellations, with TBA events to be finalized. Future updates will be posted as they are confirmed.

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 for their dedication to growing the league and sport. More details about the 2025 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League Elite 16 program can be found at http://www.powri.com/news/?i=163554.

Drivers and teams interested in competing in the 2025 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprints should contact Talin Turner, Director of POWRi, for more information and commitment details. Talin can be reached at 913-337-1444 or via email at talin@t2promotions.net.

For additional information on Start2Finish or to sign up for a subscription and catch all the excitement LIVE & ON-DEMAND, visit www.s2ftv.com.

For more information on developments within the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League or the upcoming 2024 season, visit www.powri.com or follow along on leading social media platforms.

Tony Stewart Racing Celebrates 25th Season In 2025

#25In25… Longtime Owner and Driver Continues to Write Motorsports History Across Multiple Genres of the Sport

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Dec. 11, 2024) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) an iconic and trailblazing motorsports brand, is elated to announce that the 2025 racing season will be a celebration of its 25th season of full-time competition in auto racing. Since its inception, TSR has remained at the forefront of professional dirt-track racing and expanded the brand into the NHRA professional drag racing divisions in its quarter century foothold.

Owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and the brand’s namesake, Tony Stewart, TSR will field an entry in the World of Outlaws (WoO) NOS Energy Sprint Car Series for 10-Time Series Champion, Donny Schatz, and entries in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel and Funny Car divisions for Stewart and 4-Time Series champion, Matt Hagan in 2025.

“It’s pretty remarkable to think that we’re 25 years into this now it just seems like yesterday when Danny Lasoski and I had a conversation about starting TSR and what it was going to look like… it literally started with one World of Outlaws team,” said Stewart.

“When you look at what we’ve been able to accomplish since 2001 it makes you stop, reflect, smile and think of all the great things that we’ve been able to do as a group of talented drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and great partners along the way… it’s just been a great ride.”

TSR’s legacy had humble roots, as Stewart co-owned cars in the USAC Silver Crown Series in the late 1990s with Bob East and the duo won 16 series feature events making the pairing one of the most potent in the sport. As his NASCAR career took off in the 2000s, Stewart looked to further give back to his roots in open-wheel racing and in November of 2000, TSR was forged. 2001 was TSR’s inaugural season, laying the groundwork for the organization to grow into the powerhouse that it is today.

As tenacious as Stewart is in the cockpit of a racecar, he’s proven equally adept at providing cars and equipment for racing’s dirt-track elite. In November 2000, Stewart formed Tony Stewart Racing (TSR), and since its inaugural season in 2001, TSR has earned 27 owner championships – 14 in USAC, nine in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series and four in the All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets Series.

Operating out of a state-of-the-art 25,000- square-foot facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, TSR campaigns a WoO team for ten-time series champion Donny Schatz. Schatz earned TSR Sprint Car’s most recent title when he scored the 2018 WoO Championship with a series-best 22 wins. One of those wins came in the prestigious Kings Royal event (TSR Sprint Car owns six Kings Royal titles) at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, which is also owned by Stewart.

Schatz has earned five Kings Royal titles driving for TSR, winning the event in 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023. Steve Kinser earned the Kings Royal title in 2010 for TSR. Additionally, TSR has 12 Knoxville Nationals championships in the WoO. Danny Lasoski captured victories in the famed winged Sprint Car event in 2001, 2003 and 2004, while Schatz earned Knoxville Nationals wins for TSR in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2022.

Nine different drivers have won a WoO Feature while in a TSR owned car. That list includes Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Kraig Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen, Tony Stewart and Christopher Bell. As of the completion of the 2024 WoO season, TSR’s WoO win total sits at 330 and counting.

Twelve different drivers have won a USAC National Feature while in a TSR owned car. That list includes Bobby East, Bryan Clauson, Cory Kruseman, Dave Steele, J.J. Yeley, Jason Leffler, Jay Drake, Josh Wise, Kasey Kahne, Levi Jones, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Tracy Hines. In total, TSR accumulated 117 USAC National event Feature wins during its time in the series. Chris Windom also piloted a TSR USAC entry, filling in for an injured Jones in 2012.

“When you look at the impressive list of drivers that we’ve been fortunate enough to have as part of TSR, it’s hard to believe that we’ve accomplished everything that we have as an organization. When you look at the stats it’s truly amazing,” said Stewart.

“I think we get so focused on everything that’s in front of you and trying to get that next win, that next championship that you never stop long enough to reflect on, look back at and appreciate the incredible accomplishments we’ve had as an organization. Our entire resume has been due to having great people as part of our team and looking ahead to the future it’s very exciting.”

Heading into TSR’s 25th season, the organization will field a car for Schatz and will compete full-time in the WoO Sprint Car Series which boasts an ambitious 90+ race schedule. The team will compete in nearly every region of the continental United States and will see the WoO Sprint Car Series’ return to Canada in 2025 as Schatz and the Outlaws will cross our northern border for a three-race stretch this coming May.

Tony Stewart Racing Nitro was formed in 2021, with 2022 marking the team’s first season in competition. Matt Hagan pilots the Funny Car and Tony Stewart took over driving duties in 2024 for wife Leah Pruett in the Top Fuel dragster as they started a family. Pruett gave birth to the couple’s first child, Dominic James Stewart during the season finale in Pomona, California.

On the drag strip, TSR has earned 16 wins and one Funny Car championship since its inception. Hagan has earned 13 victories for TSR (four in 2022, six in 2023, three in 2024), en route to his 2023 NHRA Funny Car Championship. He has also earned NHRA Funny Car championships in 2011, 2014 and 2020. Pruett brought home three wins for the team (one in 2022, two in 2023).

Making his Top Fuel debut in 2024, Stewart advanced to a pair of final rounds, four semifinals, earned a position in the Countdown to the Championship and finished ninth in Top Fuel points. At the NHRA Finals, he had a career-best run of 3.688-seconds at 334.73-mph in his 11,000-horsepower dragster. Stewart earned the 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year title in an impressive field that included seven other NHRA rookies. He finished second in the 2023 Top Alcohol Dragster championship standings driving for McPhillips Racing.

“Racing and being an owner is something I’ve always enjoyed doing. I’ve always enjoyed having a Sprint Car team. I’ve always enjoyed dirt racing and then when I met Leah, I really gained a great appreciation for Drag Racing,” said Stewart.

“There aren’t many organizations around that compete in two forms of motorsports that couldn’t be more drastically different, but we’re making it work. It’s a challenge, but we’ve always enjoyed a challenge as a team… and the sky is the limit at this point.”

In celebration of Tony Stewart Racing’s 25th season, the Official Tony Stewart Store is offering commemorative gear for purchase. To view the merchandise selection, please visit the store online at https://tonystewartstore.com/collections/tony-stewart-racing-25th-anniversary-1.

For more information regarding the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, please visit https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. To learn more about the United States Auto Club (USAC) please visit www.usacracing.com. For information regarding TSR’s Donny Schatz, please visit www.DonnySchatz.com.

To learn more about the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, visit www.nhra.com. For information regarding TSR’s NHRA program, visit www.tsrnitro.com.

About Tony Stewart Racing Sprint Car

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) is the multi-title winning sprint car team owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart. Since its inception in 2001, the organization has captured 27 owners’ titles – 14 in USAC, nine in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, and six in the All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midget Racing Series. From its headquarters in Brownsburg, Indiana, TSR fields the No. 15 sprint car for 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz on the full World of Outlaws schedule, as well as in other select sprint car races throughout the United States. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.TonyStewartRacing.com and on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

About Tony Stewart Racing Nitro

Headquartered in Brownsburg, Indiana, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro fields two entries in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. After more than four decades of racing around in circles, Tony Stewart embarked on a straight and narrow path, albeit more than 300 mph. The championship-winning racecar driver who has successfully transitioned to being a championship-winner team owner, formed the TSR nitro team in 2021, with 2022 marking the team’s first season in competition. Matt Hagan pilots the Funny Car and Tony Stewart took over driving duties in 2024 for wife Leah Pruett in the Top Fuel dragster as they start a family. Hagan is a four-time Funny Car champion (2011, 2014, 2020 and 2023) from Christiansburg, Virginia. Stewart hails from Columbus, Indiana and earned the 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year title. He finished second in the 2023 Top Alcohol Dragster championship standings.

2025 Chili Bowl Nationals Finale Going 40 Laps With Shootout Shifting 55 Lap Feature To Outlaw Non-Wing.

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (December 10, 2024) Making a change to Saturday night’s program for the 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink, the championship A-Feature will go back to a 40-lap showdown for the coveted Golden Driller.

“Our job is to provide the best surface for these teams to be able to race and put on a show for these fans, and I’ve been talking with Gravel the past few years about Saturday night and what needs to change, and I agree with him, it needs to be 40 laps again,” stated Chili Bowl co-founder and promoter, Emmett Hahn.

Going to 55-laps after the tragic loss of Donnie Ray Crawford in 2012, the 55-lap feature event will remain in place for the Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink to continue honoring Donnie’s life and legacy, but it will be a different class, with that honor now going to the Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw feature.

For Matt Ward, who is the director of operations for both events, continuing to pay respect to Donnie Ray Crawford is very close to his heart.

“We still want to make sure we honor Donnie. Being his teammate in 2012 with my cousin, Blake, was such a special moment with the history between our grandpas (Emmett Hahn and Ray Crawford). Donnie was a hero in so many ways to so many people, and his legacy will live on in that building.”

The 40th edition of the Tulsa Shootout takes place December 30, 2024, through January 4, 2025, with the 39th Chili Bowl Nationals happening January 13-18, 2025. Both events are contested under the roof of the SageNet Center at Expo Square.

Teams can enter the Tulsa Shootout online at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1531/registrations until December 13. Entry into the Chili Bowl Nationals can be done via email to chilibowlentries@gmail.com or by phone at (918) 838-3777.

Information on both events is online at http://www.tulsashootout.com and http://www.chilibowl.com.

Some of the Biggest Short Track Events in the World Highlight 24 Nights of Racing for Eldora Speedway’s 2025 Season

ROSSBURG, Ohio (Dec. 9, 2024) – Offering one of the most diverse and lucrative schedules of any dirt track, including some of the biggest short-track events in the world, Eldora Speedway will host 24 nights of action-packed racing for the upcoming 2025 season.

Highlighting the schedule will be traditional marquee events, including the 31st running of the Dirt Late Model Dream; the 42nd running of the World of Outlaws-sanctioned Kings Royal with the Double Down Duels and Joker’s Jackpot as the lead-in by High Limit Racing; the 55th edition of the World 100, and the 45th annual Dirt Track World Championship.

Eldora General Manager Levi Jones remarks, “As we look toward 2025, we are eagerly anticipating the next racing season of 24 thrilling nights of competition ahead. There will be increased prize money, event enhancements, and a commitment to creating an unmatched experience for race fans and competitors at the world’s greatest dirt track.”

Eldora Speedway’s 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, April 19 with a historic 72nd season opener featuring the American Late Model Iron-Man Series, Modifieds, and Super Stocks. This exciting opening event sets the tone for a year of adrenaline-pumping racing action.

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and United States Auto Club (USAC) Sprint cars will run two nights on May 2-3 with #LetsRaceTwo, featuring full $10,000 to win programs each night for both divisions. It is the first of several appearances for both the winged and non-winged cars in 2025.

The first of two $10 Family Fireworks Nights is set for Saturday, May 17 with USAC SpeeD2 Midwest Thunder Midgets, UMP Modifieds, Super Stocks, and the area’s largest fireworks and pyrotechnics display. The night will carry a Disney theme. Round two is set for Saturday, Aug. 2 with Great Lakes Super Sprints winged sprint cars, UMP Modifieds, Super Stocks, and another grand fireworks spectacular.

FloRacing Night in America returns as the Wednesday lead-in to the Dirt Late Model Dream on June 4. A $20,000 payday awaits the winner of the 50-lap main event.

The Dirt Late Model Dream roster will again be split evenly for the Thursday and Friday, June 5-6 programs. The stakes have been raised, however, as a $30,000 top prize will be on the line as part of each night’s 50-lap preliminary main event. Two additional starters have been added each night, bringing the total starting field to 26.

A $100,000 payday awaits the winner of the 31st Dirt Late Model Dream on Saturday night, June 7. Every Feature starter will again earn a minimum of $6,000, with the total event purse surpassing $625,000 in 2025.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek makes its return to Eldora on Tuesday, June 17. The event has been dubbed the Jack Hewitt Challenge and will feature winged sprints running under the resurrected All Star Circuit of Champions banner, plus a full show for nonwing sprints.

High Limit Racing returns for its sophomore season at Eldora on Wednesday, July 16 with the Double Down Duels, featuring a full program that includes two $12,000-to-win 25-lap features. The popular format will offer 48 drivers the opportunity to earn A-Feature starting pay.

High Limit Racing returns on Thursday, July 17 for the Joker’s Jackpot, featuring a $100,000 to win payday. Starting positions for Thursday’s heat races will be determined in part by the results from Wedneseday’s Double Down Duels.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars take center stage Friday and Saturday, July 18-19. The Knight Before the Kings Royal offers a $25,000 payday on Friday night while the winner of the 41st Kings Royal will take home an event record $200,000 on Saturday night. The total Kings Royal week purse is expected to exceed $900,000 for the first time.

Eldora Speedway founder, the late Earl Baltes, and his family will be honored at the 17th running of the Baltes Classic on Sunday night, August 31. A tripleheader of racing action will feature a few unique twists in 2025 including a set of Twin 25-lap Features for the American Late Model Iron-Man Series. Modifieds and Super Stocks will complete the racing card.

The Biggest Dirt Race in the World™, the 55th running of the World 100, is set for Saturday night, September 6. The 2025 Champion will take home a race record $72,000 – symbolic of the 72nd season of racing at the Speedway. The tradition of adding $1,000 per year to the winner’s payout remains intact moving forward.

World 100 preliminary action is set for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4-5. The popular shootout format featuring Twin 25-lap main events paying $12,000-to-win each will again be utilized. Wednesday, September 3 will offer an early pit load-in and tech inspection option for race teams plus the World 100 pre-race party.

Perhaps the biggest shakeup and excitement on the 2025 calendar of events comes in the way of a restructured 4-Crown Nationals. A third day of racing has been added to the event schedule as USAC National Sprints and Midgets will compete in a set of full Thursday Night Thunder programs. High Limit Racing takes center stage on Friday night along with a cameo appearance by the Great Lakes Super Sprints. The USAC Silver Crown division will also practice and qualify.

Results from Thursday and Friday will determine lineups for an exciting Championship Saturday night for the USAC Midgets, Sprints, Silver Crown and High Light Racing Sprints. Qualifying races, dashes and $15,000-to-win Features highlight the Saturday night program.

Jones explains, “The revamped event schedule provides an additional night of racing coupled with fabulous fall camping at Eldora during this historic event, all while aiming to create a more enjoyable and streamlined Saturday night experience that includes the famed four feature events for both fans and participants.”

And finally, the 45th Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC) is back at Eldora in 2025. The event is not only the Eldora season finale, but also the season finale battle for $250,000 with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. It will again carry a $100,000 first-place prize on Saturday night, October 18. UMP Modifieds and Super Stocks will compete on Thursday, Oct. 16 while Friday night, October 18 offers qualifying events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Series, the Steel Block Late Models, and feature for the Modifieds.

TICKET INFORMATION:

All 2025 events will be offered in the same renewal period. Renewal emails will hit patron inboxes by end of day Tuesday, December 10th. The deadline to renew is January 31, 2025. Eldora’s popular Add & Exchange period for renewing customers will be the week of February 3, 2025. The public sale for all events will begin on Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. Eastern.

All tickets and camping renewals and purchases can be made via EldoraSpeedway.com/tickets or by contacting the box office at (937) 338-3815.

ABOUT ELDORA SPEEDWAY:

In 1954 Earl Baltes, a renowned bandleader and the proprietor of the Eldora Ballroom, carved a flat, quarter-mile clay oval out of a cornfield in the natural amphitheater between Ohio S.R. 118 and the Wabash River. Over the next 50 years the enterprising Baltes and his wife, Berneice, grew Eldora Speedway from its humble roots to national prominence by promoting events no other promoter dared fathom on what became a half-mile, high-banked clay oval.

As dirt racing’s popularity surged in the late 1990s, along came new multi-million-dollar facilities, and corporate entities began to try to purchase Eldora Speedway from Baltes. However, in his mind, there was only one choice. In true Earl Baltes fashion, in the spring of 2004 he contacted a brash young racer who had tamed Eldora’s high banks as a driver on his way to national championships in USAC and IndyCar, the 2002 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart. As Stewart’s on-track career skyrocketed, he passionately invested in entrepreneurial endeavors involving his beloved dirt racing, beginning with race teams in 2001. Somehow the two high-profile figures who always drew a crowd of well-wishers at Eldora managed to keep their talks quiet, and the celebrated promotor and superstar driver announced the transition of Eldora Speedway ownership in November 2004.

Now entering its 21st year under the ownership of Tony Stewart, Eldora Speedway will host its 72nd season of racing in 2025. The track website at EldoraSpeedway.com provides valuable information, including how to purchase tickets and reserve campsites. Fans can join a community of over 1,000,000 people from around the world who enjoy behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on social channels X, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Exclusive video content posted on YouTube.com/EldoraSpeedway has over 10-million views.

Every event at Eldora Speedway is broadcast live. Fans can tune in to the World 100, the Dirt Late Model Dream, the 4-Crown Nationals, the High Limit Racing Double Down Duels and Joker’s Jackpot, Dirt Track World Championship and more on FloRacing.com or on their favorite screen via the FloSports app. FloRacing is Eldora Speedway’s official livestream partner. Additionally, World of Outlaws sprint car-sanctioned events can be seen on DirtVision.com.

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Eldora Speedway’s 2025 schedule of events:

Saturday, April 19

72nd season opener

American Late Model Iron-Man Series, Modifieds & Super Stocks

Fri. & Sat., May 2 - 3

#LETSRACETWO DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND

Friday - World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & USAC National Sprint Cars

Saturday - World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & USAC National Sprint Cars

Saturday, May 17
$10 FAMILY FIREWORKS NIGHT presented by Casey’s

USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midgets, Modifieds, Super Stocks, & FIREWORKS!

Wednesday, June 4

FLORACING NIGHT IN AMERICA

$20,000-to-win FloRacing Series Late Models

Thurs. - Sat., June 5 - 7

$100,000-TO-WIN DIRT LATE MODEL DREAM® WEEK (31st Running)

Thursday - $30,000-to-win DLM Dream Prelim Night 1

Friday - $30,000-to-win DLM Dream Prelim Night 2

Saturday - Heat Races, B-Features, and the 100-lap Dirt Late Model Dream

Tuesday, June 17

OHIO SPRINT SPEEDWEEK

Jack Hewitt Challenge for All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars & Non-Wing Sprint Cars

Wednesday, July 16

DOUBLE DOWN DUELS

$12,000-to-win Twin 25-lap Features for High Limit Racing Sprint Cars

Thursday, July 17
JOKER’S JACKPOT

$100,000-to-win High Limit Racing Sprint Cars

Friday, July 18

THE KNIGHT BEFORE

$25,000-to-win World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

Saturday, July 19

$200,000-TO-WIN KINGS ROYAL® (42nd Running)

42nd Kings Royal for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

Saturday, August 2

$10 Family FIREWORKS Night presented by Casey’s

Great Lakes Super Sprints, Modifieds, Super Stocks, & FIREWORKS!

Sunday, August 31
BALTES CLASSIC presented by Coors Light (17th Running)

Twin 25’s for the American Late Model Iron-Man Series plus Modifieds & Super Stocks

Thurs. - Sat., Sept. 4 - 6

$72,000-TO-WIN WORLD 100® WEEK (55th Running)

Thursday - $12,000-to-win Twin 25 Lap Features

Friday - $12,000-to-win Twin 25 Lap Features

Saturday - Heat Races, B-Features, and the 100-lap World 100

Thurs. - Sat., Sept. 18 - 20

4-CROWN NATIONALS WEEKEND presented by NK Telco (43rd Running)

Thursday - Full program for USAC National Sprint Cars & USAC National Midgets

Friday - Full program for High Limit Racing Winged Sprint Cars & Great Lakes Super Sprints plus USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
Saturday - Championship Night for USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprints, USAC Silver Crown, & High Limit Racing Winged Sprints ($15,000-to-win each)

Thurs. - Sat., Oct. 16 – 18
$100,000-TO-WIN DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK (45th Running)

Thursday - Modifieds & Super Stocks

Friday - Lucus Oil Late Models, Steel Block Late Models, & $5,000-to-win Modifieds

Saturday - 45th DTWC paying $100,000-to-win plus $5,000-to-win Steel Block Late Models

Eastern Motorsport Press Association Hall of Fame Inductees and Award Winners Announced…Bones Bourcier, Jimmy Horton, Alan Johnson, Steve Park, Don Prudhomme and Sammy Swindell to HoF; Justin Bonsignore and Mat Williamson are Northeast Drivers of the Year

(HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 12-9-24) The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) is proud to announce the class of 2025 into its prestigious Hall of Fame in advance of the 52nd EMPA Convention, which takes place January 10-13, at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The membership of EMPA – which consists of professional motorsports media associates – voted to induct the selected individuals for entry into the Hall of Fame, as well as other various awards affiliated with the organization.

Heading up the class of 2025 is noted motorsports journalist Mark ‘Bones’ Bourcier. Bones has set the standard for excellence in motorsports journalism with hundreds of columns and features for newspapers such as Speedway Scene and Speed Sport while his byline has appeared in Stock Car Racing, Open Wheel, and Speedway Illustrated. He wrote books that include “Foyt, Andretti, Petty” and he has co-authored the auto-biographies of Bill Simpson, Tony Stewart, Bugs Stevens, Gary Balough, Eddie Flemke, and Parnelli Jones.

Jimmy Horton III is a dirt Modified superstar and recently inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame and can now add his name to the EMPA Hall of Fame. Throughout his outstanding career he has put together a win total of 466 triumphs which not only includes dirt Modifieds, Sprint Cars and Late Models but on the Nation’s top superspeedways as well in the ARCA Series.

Veteran dirt Modified standout Alan Johnson has put together a career that includes feature victories at 39 different tracks and wins that total a staggering 439. Johnson was twice named the EMPA Richie Evans Memorial Northeast Dirt Driver of the year (2003 & 2006) and in 2017 he was inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame. He can now add the EMPA Hall of Fame to his long list of accomplishments.

Steve Park, a native New Englander, first rose to stardom in Northeast pavement Modifieds before going onto the ranks of ARCA and NASCAR. Park can boast winning in all of the aforementioned divisions including the Cup Series when he raced for Dale Earnhardt Sr.

When it comes to NHRA drag racing one of the perennial stars is Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme. A member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Prudhomme has racked up a ton of accomplishments including four NHRA Funny Car championships coupled with countless victories.

Sprint Car kingpin Sammy Swindell is a three-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion and owns 394 A-main wins, and that’s just with the WoO. In an amazing career that spans over five decades, Swindell not only was a tremendous success in Sprint Cars but also competed in IndyCars and NASCAR.

The Richie Evans Memorial Northeast Driver of the Year goes annually to an asphalt and dirt racer. And, for the first time since the award split into two categories a new pavement winner has emerged with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore unseating 5-time winner Matt Hirschman. On the dirt side Mat Williamson, who this year garnered the Super DIRTcar Series title and for the first time since 2019 has earned the EMPA Northeast Dirt Driver of the Year honors.

The Al Holbert Memorial National Driver of the Year – also one each in asphalt and dirt – is going to NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson for a third time (2020 & ’21) and 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion David Gravel.

The 2024 John Blewett III Young Gun award presented by New England Race Fuels, will be presented to multi-talented dirt and pavement racer Corey Day.

Earning the Chris Economaki Memorial Newsmaker of the Year Award is veteran Sprint Car and NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, who retired in Victory Lane after his win at Sharon Speedway earlier this year. That race was also the 16th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial, a race held in honor of his late father who is also an EMPA Hall of Fame inductee.

The Junie Donlavey Memorial Spirit of the Sport goes to New Jersey native Ryan Flores. After leaving home with a dream to make it in the NASCAR Cup Series, living on couches at the start, he was picked up by Roush-Fenway Racing at the age of 20 working as a fabricator and eventually part of the road crew team. His career skyrocketed after he was hired by Stewart-Haas Racing, where he would eventually become a tire changer before moving over to the Wood Brothers and now Team Penske on the No. 12 of Ryan Blaney.

The EMPA Promotional Effort of the Year recipient is Doug Rose. Since taking over the ownership of New Jersey’s Bridgeport Speedway, Rose has elevated the racing-rich dirt oval into new heights. The track was changed to a 3/8-mile and highlights not just great weekly action but some of the Nation’s top touring divisions as well. Little Bridgeport Speedway is located inside the big track and plays host to Micro Sprints. Both tracks draw great car counts thanks to the ongoing efforts of Rose along with his wife Brittany. Rose also partners with Richie Tobias who runs the very successful Kutztown Speedway and their wildly popular Wednesday night races.

World Racing Group has named BAPS Motor Speedway owner Scott Gobrecht as the recipient of the Jerry Reigle Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing award winner.

Elections also took place for the EMPA Board of Directors and retaining their seats are current EMPA Vice-President Karl Fredrickson and Secretary Carol Houssock.

During the formal awards dinner presentations, the organization will also recognize many of their own including the Jim Hunter Memorial Writer of the Year and Ace Lane Sr., Memorial Photographer of the Year, along with numerous others whose talents are recognized in the EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest and the Brice’s NAPA Auto Parts Photo Contest.

The annual convention begins with a Friday evening “Salute to the Champions” where local and regional driving titlists have a meet and greet with the press followed by socializing.

Saturday consists of press conferences, workshops and guest speakers. The “Voice of The 500” Paul Page, is this year’s keynote speaker on Saturday. The convention culminates with the evening’s Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony.

Founded in 1969, the Eastern Motorsport Press Association is an organization of professional writers, broadcasters, announcers, videographers, and photographers working in the motorsports industry. It also includes associate and corporate members with backing from Dover Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Brice’s NAPA Auto Parts, Wanick Construction, New England Race Fuels, Speedway Illustrated, Buckley’s Automotive, Inc., Evergreen Raceway, and Himmer Graphics, who are among the supporters of the organization.

CRSA SPRINTS REVEAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO FOR 2025

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – December 9, 2024

As the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints continue their preparation for the 20th year of competition, the 10th under the Mike Emhof Motorsports family, the logo has undergone a slight renovation.

Mike Emhof and Marty Czekala revealed at Saturday’s CRSA Awards Banquet the 20th anniversary emblem for 2025.

The logo, revamped by Nick Guererri of NG Promotions, features an emerald gem in the background that represents the 20th anniversary gemstone, known as a gem steeped in magic and history. The current CRSA Sprints logo used for many years, is still used in the foreground with the 20th anniversary below.

“When Mike and I got into early talks on how to make this year for CRSA and MEM special, we wanted to do something with our logo,” said Czekala, CRSA’s Media Director and Announcer. “I can’t thank Nick Guererri enough for the fantastic work he does for many in racing, including us. The emerald anniversary will be special!”

“This is the first of many things in store for 2025. Sprint car racing has meant a lot in my life from a driver to a promoter,” said Emhof, owner of CRSA Sprints. For this to be my 10th year operating the CRSA Sprints and Mike Emhof Motorsports, it will be a special season.”

CRSA began in 2006 under founder Brian Grisel that saw Steve Lapine take the original crown with six wins. Fast forward through 297 races, 83 winners and 13 champions, it’s come a long way.

Decals and merchandise with this logo hope to be sold to fans at our merchandise trailer next season.

The CRSA Sprints will also run its 300th race next season at a date and track TBD, weather permitting.

The 2025 CRSA Sprints schedule will be released soon along with a stop at the Syracuse Motorsports Expo in March before the 20th season kicks off.

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.

DAMING & SWANSON GO FULL-TIME

USAC SPRINT CAR RACING IN 2025

Brownsburg, Indiana (December 9, 2024)………The 2025 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season will see a new team enter the fray as Daming Swanson Motorsports has announced its formation and commitment to a full-time schedule.

Co-owned by driver Jake Swanson and supported by a key partnership with Doug Dougherty of Dougherty Motorsports, the team is poised to make an immediate impact on the national stage.

Jake Swanson, a seasoned driver with a proven track record of success, will pilot the team’s entry as both co-owner and driver. Swanson’s passion and determination to compete at the highest level of non-wing sprint car racing have been integral to the team’s formation.

“We’ve always dreamed of building a program capable of competing in the full USAC National Sprint Car season, and now that dream is becoming a reality for myself and the Daming family,” said Swanson. “Having Doug Dougherty on board and his support through Dougherty Motorsports is the final piece of the puzzle, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”

The newly-formed partnership with Dougherty Motorsports brings access to cutting-edge 1-Way Technologies engines, a critical factor in the team’s ability to compete at the highest level. Dougherty’s deep ties to non-wing sprint car racing, his knowledge with setup, and his commitment to the sport make him a natural partner for this ambitious endeavor.

“Doug is a long-time proponent of non-wing sprint car racing, and we’re honored to have him as part of our program,” Swanson added. “His support and setup expertise ensures that we have the horsepower and knowledge needed to compete across the national schedule."

This team is proud to exclusively utilize DRC Chassis. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship and unmatched performance, DRC Chassis has been a cornerstone of Jake Swanson’s racing success since his move to Indiana and even prior. The team’s continued loyalty to DRC underscores their commitment to utilizing the best equipment in the sport as they chase their 2025 USAC National Sprint Car ambitions.

Daming Swanson Motorsports represents a fresh yet experienced entry into the USAC National Sprint Car Series, combining Swanson’s on-track prowess with a dedicated team and state-of-the-art equipment. The team’s commitment to excellence and its connection to passionate racing supporters like Dougherty Motorsports set it apart as one to watch in 2025.

The 2025 USAC National Sprint Car Series kicks off in February at Ocala Speedway, with the team making its official debut at the season opener. Fans and sponsors alike can expect an exciting journey as the team strives to compete at the front of the pack throughout the year.

Daming Swanson Motorsports is actively seeking new partnerships and sponsorship opportunities to join them on this enterprise. With a full-time schedule in 2025, the team offers consistent, long-term exposure both on and off the track, including prominent branding on race cars, haulers, apparel, and a dynamic presence across social platforms. Companies looking to align with a passionate, competitive, and legacy-driven team are invited to become part of this 2025 campaign.

Honoring the Memory of Joe Daming

The formation of Daming Swanson Motorsports comes under bittersweet circumstances following the sudden loss of the team’s original owner, Joe Daming, in March of 2024. Joe’s passion for sprint car racing and his unwavering commitment to building a competitive team laid the foundation for this venture.

"Joe was more than just a team owner; he was a dear friend, and the heart of this program,” said Swanson. "We are deeply saddened by his passing but are committed to carrying on his legacy. This team will race in his memory, with every lap on the track representing the dreams he set out to achieve.”

Crouch Motorsports Enters Chili Bowl With Landon Crawley and Brenham Crouch

PETERSEN MEDIA: With the Christmas holiday rapidly approaching, motorsports enthusiast know that the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals will soon be upon us and the Crouch Motorsports team is pleased to announce they will head to the famed event with youngsters Brenham Crouch and Landon Crawley.

Turning their attention to Sprint Car racing the last few seasons, Crouch Motorsports fielded a midget at the last season’s BC39 event with Joel Myers Jr handling the driving duties, and the team will again be in action January 12th-18th in Tulsa, OK.

The team will be compromised of the aforementioned Crouch and Crawley doing the driving duties, and will be a collaborative effort between Leighton Crouch of Crouch Motorsports, Jeff West of IPC, and Brodie Hayward of Hayward Motorsports.

“After taking a year off from Chili Bowl, I am extremely excited to get back inside the building in January,” Brenham Crouch said. “The Tulsa Expo Center is a place that always has me wanting to get back despite our results, and I think this year will be super cool getting back there and running my family car. I am really excited for January.”

Crouch spent a couple of seasons running Midgets fulltime with Keith Kunz Motorsports before turning his attention to 410ci winged sprint cars, and is fresh off of running the 2024 High Limit slate.

While Crouch is fresh from his rookie campaign with High Limit, he will team up with Landon Crawley who comes off his first national campaign as he recently wrapped up his rookie season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

“I am really thankful for the opportunity to team up with Crouch Motorsports, Hayward Motorsports, and the West family,” Landon Crawley said. “It truly is an honor to run some of the best equipment there is, and I am thankful for this chance. Returning to this race wasn’t even on my radar but things aligned, and we were able to put a deal together. I am looking forward to this race more than ever as I was able to run the biggest schedule of my career in 2024, and feel like that experience will benefit me tremendously.”

With just a month to go until move in day, Crouch is excited to have a fellow youngster to bounce ideas off at the prestigious event.

“Having someone like Landon Crawley as a teammate will be really cool too,” Crouch added. “I feel like we were in the same shoes all year running on national circuits for the first time and it will be nice to have someone like him bounce things off of. I also want to thank all the people that are making this possible; Hi Plains Building Division, Horizon Whiskey, Dirt Dudes Excavating, Crouch Motorsports, Jeff West, IPC, Hayward Motorsports and everyone that plays a role in this team.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 0, Wins-0, Top-5’s- 0, Top-10’s-0

ON TAP: Crouch and Crawley will hit the track in Tulsa, OK at the Chili Bowl starting on January 12th.

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Crouch Motorsports by following along on Twitter/X at @CMSRacing11.

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Joel Myers Jr Cruises to War of the Wings Season Opening Win

PETERSEN MEDIA: Kicking the 2024/2025 War of the Wings campaign off on Saturday afternoon at Ellesmere Speedway, Joel Myers Jr continued his form from a year ago as he scored another win with the series.

“We were fast from start to finish on Saturday, and it is great to get the War of the Wings season off with a win,” Joel Myers Jr said. “It was a little bit of a bummer that the conditions forced the feature to get called early, but thankful we were in the right spot when that decision came.”

Setting a New Track Record in qualifying time trials, the Sebastopol, CA driver lined up in the second row of his first heat race of the afternoon. Powering to the win in the Suck It Up/The Ranch Bar and Grill/FK Rod Ends backed No. 1NZ mount, Myers Jr was able to power his way to a third place finish in his second heat race after lining up 12th.

Moving into the Dash, the reigning New Zealand Champion picked up a third place finish which put him in the second row of the feature event starting line up.

When the feature event came to life, Myers Jr hooked up in a battle for second that saw him take the runner up position on the second lap of the race. Once in second, the CA native chased after the race’s top spot as visibility started to become difficult with the track slicking off with the afternoon conditions.

Keeping pace with the leader, Myers Jr made his move on the ninth lap as he powered his way to the top spot. Giving himself a bit of a cushion out front, the worsening conditions forced officials to call the race short on the 13th lap with visibility issues and Myers Jr was declared the winner.

“I wish we could have gotten the whole race in, but it was the best decision with how the conditions were and what visibility was,” Myers Jr added. “Happy we were in a position to race our way into the lead early enough in the ‘A’ where we could get the win when that decision was made.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 62, Wins-13, Top-5’s- 26, Top-10’s-32

ON TAP: Myers Jr and team will be back in action on Saturday night at Ruapuna Speedway for more War of the Wings action.

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Kaleb Johnson and Team DGRD Teaming Up in 2025 for Big Season

Inside Line Promotions - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dec. 9, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson is joining forces with Team DGRD and car owners Dennis and Betty Gainey in 2025.

"We're planning on an aggressive 60-to-80 race schedule," Johnson said. "It will be primarily 410s with a few 360 shows. I'd say between 30 and 40 races will be either with the World of Outlaws or High Limit Racing.

"Racing for points at Knoxville Raceway (in Knoxville, Iowa) and at Huset's Speedway (in Brandon, S.D.) will be our main focus. I really want to try to repeat as champion at Huset's and have a career-best year at Knoxville. I think racing for Dennis and Betty will provide more opportunities to try to get that done at both tracks."

Johnson earned his first career track championship at Huset's Speedway last season in his No. 22k sprint car. He also enjoyed many stout moments driving for the Gaineys, including winning a preliminary night at the 360 Knoxville Nationals as well as making his debut at the 4-Crown Nationals, the Williams Grove National Open and the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Johnson's 55 races last year was a career high and he's elected to focus full time on racing next year.

"I'm leaving my job in a few months," he said. "I'm so thankful for the last five years of them allowing me to work and race. I've always wanted to race as much as I can and this opportunity provides that. I think it will help us both utilize my shop in Sioux Falls and his in Knoxville. We can race at both tracks and still race hopefully 80 times. I will be focusing on racing 100 precent and hopefully that will take me to the next level."

The planned season opener is slated for April 11-12 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

"I'm really looking forward to next season," Johnson said. "I've had a lot of long-time supporters that will continue to support me in this new opportunity. I'm grateful for their continued support as well as Dennis and Betty for the opportunity."

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Hefty Seed Company

Hefty Seed Company, which is located in Baltic, S.D., dates back to 1969. The family business has grown to more than 50 stores and is the seventh largest crop protection retailer in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.HeftySeed.com .

"I've had the opportunity to get to know the team at Hefty Seed Company over the last year and we're looking forward to a great partnership in 2025," Johnson said.

Johnson would like to thank Hefty Seed Company, Oddson Underground, Inc., Blondie Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Folkens Brothers Trucking, DKW Transport, Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Epoxy Co., State Bank of Fairmont, Specialized Caulking Sealants, AB Custom Construction, the Ron Weber Team, Mike Brudigan Home Loans, Heartland Properties, Clarks Custom Coatings, New Era Plumbing, ICE Contractors, Speedquip Motorsports, Norwalk Small Engine Repair, Janssen Fabrication, MPD, Ti22, Smith Ti, Hellraizer Jacks, DMI, 8740 Suspension, Maxim, HRP Wings, Hepfner Racing Products, Keizer Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Motorsports, FID Media and Parker Engines for their continued support.

LANDRIGAN MOTORSPORTS REVEAL MAJOR SPONSOR

WITH the upcoming Brad Sweet trip only a few weeks away from commencing, the Landrigan Motorsports team is delighted to announce their new major sponsor in SKWA Contracting.

Landrigan Motorsports team manager, Jamie Landrigan, is pleased to have secured SKWA Contracting as the major sponsor of the USA # 49 Landrigan Motorsports Maxim that is to be piloted by currently one of the world’s best 410 Sprintcar drivers.

“We would like to welcome SKWA Contracting onboard as the major sponsor for the Landrigan Motorsports team, and hopefully this is the beginning of what will be a long and successful relationship together,” he expressed.

“It’s a huge boostfor the whole Landrigan Motorsports team to lock in a major sponsor heading into Brad’s third Australian racing trip with us, especially with such a massive Christmas-New Year period ahead at the Perth Motorplex with the High Limit International and the USA VS WA Speedweek Series.”

SKWA Contracting is a civil and drainage company providing a range of services to the commercial, mining, government and civil markets. They provide specialist personnel who carry out a high standard of work and professional service to all their respective clients. They also provide high quality machinery and equipment at competitive industry rates. Located in Perth, Western Australia, the SKWA Contracting team is reliable, hardworking and highly motivated to achieve the best results for their clients. Some of their many services include excavation, pipe laying services, storm water installs, culvert work, bulk and detailed earthworks, road construction and maintenance, wet and dry hire of plant machinery.

To find out more about SKWA Contracting, you can call them on 0491 746 226, email them at info@skwacontracting.com or LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching SKWA Contracting.

2024-25 Season Landrigan Motorsports Team Schedule:

* December 28 - Perth Motorplex - High Limit International / USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 2
* December 29 - Perth Motorplex - High Limit International / USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 3
* December 30 - Perth Motorplex - High Limit International / USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 4
* January 1 - Bunbury Speedway - USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 5
* January 2 - Perth Motorplex - USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 6
* January 4 - Bunbury Speedway - USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Round 7
* January 10 and 11 - Perth Motorplex - USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Grand Final 8 and 9

To find out more about the Landrigan Motorsports team, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Landrigan Motorsports.

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & Super DIRTcar Series Modifieds to Highlight Empire State Challenge Weekend at Weedsport

WEEDSPORT, NY (December 6, 2024) – Weedsport Speedway is set to welcome both the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and the Super DIRTcar Series Modifieds to Empire State Challenge Weekend on July 26-27.

The two-day racing event will feature the Super DIRT Car Series Hall of Fame 100 on July 26, while the World of Outlaws return to Weedsport for their only stop in the state of New York on July 27.

“Last year’s Empire State Challenge drew record numbers to Weedsport for the World of Outlaws,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “It is no secret that fans enjoy camping and the large event feel at Weedsport, so what better way to extend the weekend than to kick it off with the best big block racers in the country.”

Last year’s Super DIRTcar Series events at Weedsport were claimed by series champion, Mat Williamson, and Stewart Friesen. This year’s Hall of Fame 100 will be the second of four stops for the tour at Weedsport, joining the May 25 Heroes Remembered 100, the opening round of SummerFAST on August 17 and the September 6 Cavalcade Cup 100.

David Gravel will return to Weedsport in 2025 with the World of Outlaws looking to extend his record win total at The Port to five. Last year, Gravel drove to his fourth triumph at the Weedsport oval, breaking a tie with Outlaw legends Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz for most all-time.

Tickets are already on sale for the World of Outlaws Empire State Challenge on July 27 by visiting www.worldofoutlaws.com.

Ticket information for the Super DIRTcar Series portion of the weekend will be available soon.

The full 2025 Weedsport Speedway schedule will also be available in the coming weeks.

Visit www.weedsportspeedway.com or follow Weedsport Speedway via Facebook at www.facebook.com/weedsportspeedway and X @WeedsportSpdwy for more information.

About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few. In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members and race fans. Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.

Great Lakes Super Sprints Increases Purse for 2025 Campaign

Merrill, MI - Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP (GLSS) have announced the purse structure for the 2025 season. In an effort to keep pace with the swelling economic state of the auto racing industry, GLSS has added over $2,200 through the field for the 2025 season ensuring that each driver who qualifies for a GLSS program sees an increase in cash at the end of the night.

The top five finishers at each event for GLSS in 2025 will see a collective increase of over $1,700. Each feature winner this upcoming season will collect a minimum $2,500 for their efforts on the track. The 2nd place finisher will take home $2,000, 3rd collecting $1,500, 4th earning $1,000, and 5th taking home $850.

The remaining money will be spread through the rest of the field, increasing the bottom line to $400 to start with GLSS in 2025. Additionally, GLSS will continue to offer a minimum $150 to non-member, non-transfer cars, while continuing to provide $200 in non-transfer money to GLSS Member Drivers.

“It’s important for the Great Lakes Super Sprints to make sure we are taking care of all of our drivers who choose to race with us,” said GLSS General Manager, Zach Hiser. “We recognize that only one driver gets to take home the ‘top prize’ at the end of the night, which is why Barry Marlow (GLSS Owner) has made sure that all 20 cars in the starting field see an increase next season, not just the winner’s share.”

GLSS officials are working to bring additional bonuses and programs to the table in 2025 alongside the overall purse increase. Log onto GreatLakesSuperSprints.com for more information on the Michigan CAT, Ohio CAT, and overall Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP Tour. Find GLSS on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Atlantic City Race Hard, Play Hard After Parties At The West At Caesar’s To Recognize, Reward Friday & Saturday Indoor Race Winners

Atlantic City, NJ - The NAPA AUTO PARTS Atlantic City Indoor Race is more than just a race, it’s an event.

This January 31 and February 1, the connection between the racing and the after party, will be stronger than ever. Thanks to support from The West at Caesars Atlantic City (formerly Wild Wild West) and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, the TQ Midget winner’s share on both Friday and Saturday night will be increased by $1,500.

“The Atlantic City races are special, everytime I walk into the arena on race weekend I get goosebumps, the building has so much history and over the past 20 years we have made history of our own,” stated event promoter Len Sammons.

“Hosting the event in a resort town like Atlantic City, offers our racers and attendees benefits few events around the country can match. When the races are over world class casinos, restraurants and nightlife are just steps away, making for an epic party only Atlantic City can produce!”

The Atlantic City Indoor Races, are held annually the last weekend in January, inside famous Boardwalk Hall, located right on the inconic boardwalk and steps away from the casinos and resorts that have made the town famous.

In 2025, the ‘Race Hard, Play Hard’ post-event parties will help to raise the stakes for the winner of Friday and Saturday night’s TQ Midget A-Main. Should a driver sweep the weekend, the winner’s will exceed $10,000.

“Last year we took an unofficial tradition of the winner and the Gambler’s Classic Cup trophy making its rounds around Wild Wild West bar to the next level, when Andy Jankowiak went on stage to salute the crowd and do a winner’s toast,” added Sammons.

“Starting in 2025, the race winner of Friday and Saturday night will not only go on stage at The West, but they will both be presented with a $1,500 bonus check as well.”

The lively hub of nightlife during race weekend is only a two minute walk away at Caesars Atlantic City. The West at Caesars features live music, casino gaming, beer pong, sports betting, bull riding, arcade games, and much more.

Tickets for the event are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Boardwalk Hall box office.

In addition to the high-speed TQ Midgets—purpose-built race cars powered by 750cc motorcycle engines—three support divisions will also race: Slingshots, Champ Karts and Dirt 600 Micro Sprints.

Fans can enjoy an exclusive pre-race FanFest on the arena floor, where lower-level reserved ticket holders can walk the track and meet their favorite drivers before Saturday night’s race.

The 2005 Indoor Auto Racing Series opens with a two-day show inside Allentown, PA’s PPL Center on Friday and Saturday, January 4th and 5th. The stars will then head to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. 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 hotel deals at nearby casinos and hotels, racer rules, and entry forms, visit IndoorAutoRacing.com.

Stambaugh to be Recognized as Dirt Driver of the Year with Dayton Auto Race Fan Club

Elida, OH - Just over one month after his last race of the 2024 season, Elida, OH native, Max Stambaugh is preparing to collect another award following a season that saw him go to victory lane seven different times. On Saturday, December 7th, Stambaugh will accept the “DARF Dirt Driver of the Year” award from the Dayton Auto Race Fan Club during the annual Banquet of Champions.

Stambaugh put together a season that saw him collect another pair of championships with the Great Lakes Sprints Series in the Smith Motorsports No.71H; starting with a pair of wins in April at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN, and four more wins with GLSS at Hartford Speedway, Tri City Motor Speedway (2), and Silver Bullet Speedway. Stambaugh’s success resulted in another Michigan CAT GLSS Championship and his second consecutive GLSS Tour Championship.

A total of 46 times this season, Stambaugh checked in to race across the country, starting in February at East Bay Raceway Park. Of those 46 starts, 35 times Stambaugh finished inside the top 10, and 26 times those finishes were top 5s. The first trip to victory lane came on April 6th at North Alabama Speedway.

As for his time racing in Ohio, Stambaugh was wildly consistent in his home state. In 15 appearances in 2024, 10 times Stambaugh crossed the line in the top 10 and five times he was in contention to win inside the top five.

“I’m thankful to be recognized by the Dayton Auto Race Fan Club,” Stambaugh said. “The support our race team receives from the Ohio fanbase is amazing and we’re excited to be able to race as much as we do in this region.”

The Dayton Auto Race Fan Club will hand out 16 specialty awards on Saturday night including the DARF Dirt Driver of the Year. The Dayton Auto Race Fan Club is a non-profit organization consisting of owners, drivers, mechanics, promoters and race fans. It was founded by John "Shorty" Miller, Dale "Lucky" Lutz, Gene Moore, Jerry Wahl and Gene Bundy in the 1960s.

"The DARF Dirt Driver of the Year is discussed and voted on by the DARF Officers and Board of Directors,” said DARF President, Larry Boos. “The award is presented annually to a driver that competes on area tracks and shows exemplary talent on and off the race track; a driver that excels in dirt racing. Max certainly meets and exceeds those criteria with the outstanding statistics he has created while competing in multiple forms of dirt track racing."

Stambaugh would like to thank his fans for their support in 2024 and all those who supported him behind the wheel of his Smith Motorsports Maxim Chassis/Gressman Engines No.71H including Lochinvar, Sunrise Archery, Jim Coffey & Son Plumbing & Heating, Bear Custom Gas Tanks, and Just Dogs Grooming Salon.

Reinhardt Stepping Out of the Seat, Set To Serve as Crew Chief and Mentor in 2025
New Oxford, PA – December 5, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kyle Reinhardt has made the decision to step out of the seat as a full-time racer.

Life, work, and racing have continued to evolve in recent years for the Neptune City, NJ native who moved to Pennsylvania to go full-time racing in 2019, leading him to a crossroads.
THE DECISION

“I feel good about the decision I have made and the direction I am heading moving forward.”, Reinhardt said.

“I checked off a lot of boxes. I achieved my goals of racing professionally, hitting the road with a series, and winning All-Star races all by working hard for it. I didn’t come from money and I didn’t have the benefit of a fully-funded operation, so I’m proud of accomplishing all that and more.”

There are a number of factors that led Reinhardt to this decision but the bottom line is if he can’t do it at 100%, he’s not going to do it.

“I can’t give 100% to both my job at Capitol (Custom Trailers and Coaches) and to my race team at the same time and race at the level I want to race at. It’s too much effort to not be racing with a 100% focus on driving, so I don’t feel it’s fair to the people that support me.”, Reinhardt commented.

Reinhardt also isn’t interested in racing less to make it all work. To be sharp and competitive at the level he expects, he believes it’s necessary to race 60-70 times a year. He also pointed to some of the unseen stresses.

“There’s a lot of stress in finding help at the shop and the track, finding funding, and keeping everything prepared at a top-notch level.”, Reinhardt shared.
COMMITMENT

Reinhardt isn’t just being cliche about the difference giving 100% to something can make. He has already demonstrated it in his own career.

In 2019, when he quit his mechanical engineering job in New Jersey to move to Pennsylvania to race, he immediately proved his point.

He won several races in John Westbrook’s No.1w 360 sprint car and captured the Selinsgrove Speedway track championship in the division.

He also recorded his first 410 sprint car win, which came at Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic. The following year he won the 410 points title at Selinsgrove Speedway.

Reinhardt went on to collect wins with the All Star Circuit of Champions over the next few seasons and he closed out 2023 with the biggest and most satisfying win of his career. He captured the checkered flag and $15,000 payday at Bridgeport Speedway’s Oktober fest, but it wasn’t the check that was so satisfying. It was winning in a 410 sprint car race in his home state in front of his family and friends.

“That night was definitely the most satisfying win I’ve ever had. There are so few 410 sprint car races in New Jersey, so the odds of winning one are so tough. I always wanted to win one there and we got it done.”, Reinhardt said.
APPRECIATION

Reinhardt expressed his appreciation for everyone who has supported him to make all of those things possible.

“I want to thank my family who have been there helping make racing possible for me since day one, and of course, thank you to my wife, Kate, for her constant support through all the long hours, time on the road, good days, and bad days.”, Reinhardt said.

“Thank you to my brother, David, for all the hours and effort he has put in. Capitol Custom Trailers and Wayne Quackenbush made it all possible over the last seven years and I can’t thank them enough.”

“I appreciate every sponsor and individual who helped me get to where I am now. I couldn’t have gotten here without Henry’s Wrecker Service, Coors Banquet Beer & Ace Distributing, EZGO Golf Carts, Golf Cart Services and all my product sponsors who have stuck with me over the years.”

“I also want to give a special thanks to Scott and Josette McClaren, who gave me my first first opportunity in a sprint car. Thank you to (the late) Bruce and Margaret Kindberg and John Westbrook for giving me the chance to wheel their cars. We had a lot of success together. Last but not least, thanks to (the late) Jeff McCall for taking me on the road.”
THE NEXT CHAPTER

While Reinhardt may be putting his helmet on the shelf, the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers No.91 will continue on.

The Neptune City, NJ native will turn the wrenches on his familiar machine, plus he will serve as a mentor to the new pilot who will take the wheel.

“We already have a deal in place for someone to take the seat for 2025”, Reinhardt said.

“I know I can still get it done behind the wheel but I’m ready to share what I’ve learned to help guide the development of a younger driver and this role will allow me to still be a part of the sport in a way that fits my life right now.”
Kyle Reinhardt hustles the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 through turn four at Port Royal Speedway during 2024 action (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
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First and foremost, my family and I would like to thank Jason Sides and the entire Sides Motorsports Team/Family for taking me in and not knowing what the 2024 season would hold for us. Jason & Jimmy instantly became my family along with all of the sponsors and supporters of Sides Motorsports. Jason taught me a lot about life and racing as we traveled thousands of miles together from coast to coast. We as a team had several great moments throughout the season and we also endured the not-so-great nights as a team. To be 16 years old and to have the opportunity to be a Rookie of the Year contender with the World of Outlaws is by far the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Doing it with Jason Sides Motorsports was an honor. To end the season with 2 quick time awards, 2 heat race wins, to compete in 9 Dash’s, have 1 hard charger and 4 Top 10’s with Jason Sides Motorsports was not what we expected at the start of the season.
Secondly, I absolutely could not do any of this without the great support I have received over the years from the best supporters I could ask for. MPV Express has supported my racing for several years. Michael and his family have accepted me as part of their family and I very thankful for his love for dirt track racing. From my karting days with the support from Doug Wright and Southern Renovations to my micro days with the support from Butler Heat and Air and the late Mr. Bill Mobbs. Mr. Bill believed in me at 12 years of age to help me with go from a micro to a 305 Sprint Car. Wayne Rhodes, Bart Goodson with Mid-State Golf Cars, Ultra Shield Race Products, NecksGen, Total Tire & Automotive, Hinchman Indy, Garrett Andrews from CSI and many more have all contributed to my racing career. Thank you to each person that has supported my racing.
With that being said, the plans for 2025 have been finalized and I will be joining the Michael Dutcher Motorsports/Lifestyle Homes 17GP Team next season. This team is based out of the Indianapolis, Indiana area and has plans to run approximately 80-90 shows in 2025. Once a schedule is finalized, we will keep everyone updated.
Again, I will forever be grateful for Jason for giving me my first big opportunity and believing in me week after week this year. Thank you to my fans that continued to support me all season throughout the highs and the lows, purchased merchandise and believed in me. I look forward to adding even more new tracks and knowledge next year.
We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and I now will be racing the Chili Bowl in the Hayward Motorsports #11.

CHILDREN’S DREAM FUND SPRINT CAR EVENT RETURNS TO CITRUS COUNTY $10,000 to Win Event Set for Feb. 27 – Mar. 1

Inverness, FL (December 3, 2024): The Children’s Dream Fund 50 is set to return to Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida, from February 27 – March 1, 2025. This second annual event, held in honor of Sadie Dutton, will benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, a Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. The nation's best Sprint Car drivers will compete in this prestigious event, racing for the kids and a $10,000 top prize.

Founded in 1981, the Children’s Dream Fund fulfills dreams for children ages 3-21 living in West Central Florida who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Referrals come from doctors, nurses, child life specialists, social workers, families, and even other patients. Since its founding, the Children’s Dream Fund has made dreams come true for over 4,000 children.

“The primary goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Dream Fund while showcasing some of the best Sprint Car drivers in America,” said JJ Dutton, of Tampa, FL, the event organizer.

Motivated by the courage of his young daughter Sadie, who has been battling cancer for several years, and inspired by the generosity of the Children’s Dream Fund, Dutton has once again assembled a dedicated team to host this meaningful and prestigious event.

A dream-come-true provides a much-needed bright spot in a child's medical journey, offering hope and joy that renews the spirits of both the child and their family.

“My young daughter has had to fight for her life,” Dutton continued. “During her treatment, the Children’s Dream Fund reached out to our family and gave Sadie a reason to smile through the tough times. That kindness is something I’ll never forget.”

As a sprint car driver himself, Dutton experienced a moment of pure joy at the conclusion of the inaugural event, which featured courageous kids as guests of honor and a packed house of fans. Joe Liguori, of Fayetteville, NC, claimed the victory, with a talented top-five lineup including Colton Bettis, Aaron Willison, Bobby Santos III, and Daniel Miller.

Additional details on the Children’s Dream Fund event will be forthcoming over the next few weeks.

Kyle Keen Motorsports Tabs Mark Smith as Crew Chief and Mentor for 2025 Season
Carlisle, PA – December 3, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

When the 2023 season opened, Kyle Keen’s plan was to race a mixed schedule of 358 and 410 sprint car races to provide himself with the opportunity to begin gaining experience at the higher level while keeping the team’s budget and resources viable.

It didn’t take long for circumstances to change his plans. By April he had revised the plan, and dove into the deep end of the pool, going 410 sprint car racing for the remainder of the season, ultimately making 24 starts in the division.

There was no shortage of learning each night he hit the track but on the highly competitive Central Pennsylvania sprint car circuit a long learning curve can be an expensive proposition for a team.

With that in mind, as Keen prepares to enter his sophomore season in the top winged sprint car class, he has made a move to help himself and his team accelerate the learning curve.
ENTER EXPERIENCE

Mark Smith, a long-time successful sprint car driver with roughly 200 career wins to his credit, has joined Kyle Keen Motorsports (KKM) as crew chief for the 2025 season.

In addition to his crew chief duties, Smith will serve as a top-notch mentor for Keen who has only been behind the wheel for a few years, beginning in 305 sprint cars in 2019. The Carlisle, PA native made the move to 358 sprint cars in 2022, then 410 sprint cars in 2024.

“Mark has a ton of experience behind the wheel, setting up these cars, fabrications, shocks, maintenance and so much more. He knows every aspect of these cars. That knowledge will benefit me behind the wheel and the entire team with understanding these cars.”, Keen said.

“Having Mark will allow me to focus on driving and improving myself behind the wheel. He will make our cars better and he will certainly make me better with his advice on making decisions behind the wheel and my approach to situations I face.”

Smith’s career has spanned many years from his beginnings in go-karts, then Super Sportsman and eventually 360 and 410 sprint cars. He has competed with nearly every high-profile organization, including the World of Outlaws (WoO), United Sprint Car Series (USCS), All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC), United Racing Club (URC), and more.

Smith hasn’t given up strapping into the cockpit himself. He will still compete behind the wheel in 2025 but will set his driving schedule around his new role with KKM.
GOOD FIT

“Mark is a great fit personality wise for our team. We have a relationship that goes back over 20 years to when he drove for my dad with Barry Jackson as crew chief.”, Keen said.

In addition, Keen drove Smith’s Mach 1 Chassis’ when he started in 305 sprint cars. Smith is the owner of Mach 1 Chassis and frequently competes in 360 and 410 sprint car competition with great success in his own brand.

Keen had a goal of adding experience to the team this offseason for a number of reasons on and off the track. Along with the aforementioned racing benefits of adding Smith, Keen and his wife are expecting their first child in the coming months, plus his day job keeps him hustling.

Fans can look for Keen and 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 to campaign regularly at Port Royal Speedway in 2025, as well as the majority of the BAPS Motor Speedway shows. The team will look to add other events to their schedule as the season unfolds.
Kyle Keen hustles 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 into turn three at Williams Grove Speedway during 2024 action (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
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Entry List Over 1,000 And Growing For The 40th Annual Smiley's Racing Products Tulsa Shootout

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (December 2, 2024) Rolling past the 1,000 mark for the 11th consecutive event, the 40th annual Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink is again on record watch ahead of the entry deadline.

Made up of 614 drivers from 371 cities across 40 states and three countries (USA, NB, and NZ), the total number of entries received at the time of press is 1,428, which also marks the sixth time in as many events there have been more than 1,300 entries for the "Mecca of Micros".

Surpassing the 300 mark, Joe’s Racing Products Stock Non-Wing is leading at 339 entries. EVO Fuel Injection A-Class follows at 326, with Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw at 304. WFO Winged Outlaw Micros sits at 199 entries, with K&B Racing Restricted A-Class at 162 and Flying A Motorsports Junior Sprints at 98.

Cutting off at Midnight on December 13, 2024, anyone wanting to enter after that must do so during move-in on December 30, 2024. Entries can be submitted online 24/7 at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1531/registrations. The cost is $125 per entry.

Entries can also be phoned into (918) 838-3777, or (918) 606-2592, Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT).

Among the 641 drivers on the list, the names Busch and Larson jump out as Brexton Busch and Owen Larson chase Golden Drillers in Restricted A-Class and Junior Sprints. Brexton’s fourth time at the Tulsa Shootout, his 2024 showing netted a 12th place finish in the Junior Sprint A-Feature and a 10th place in a Restricted A-Class B-Feature. The 2025 event will be the debut event for Owen Larson.

Joined by their fathers, 2x NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch made his Tulsa Shootout debut in 2021 with an eighth-to-first Heat Race run in Outlaw Non-Wing. In action last year, Kyle’s Tulsa Shootout culminated with a fifth-place finish in a Winged Outlaw B-Feature.

Making his USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship debut in Bakersfield, Cali., Busch recently announced he will attempt his first Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink in January.

A former Tulsa Shootout champion, 2021 NASCAR and 2x Chili Bowl Champion Kyle Larson earned a Silver Driller during the Shootout’s 25th anniversary event in 2010. Winning Open Winged Outlaw Karts, that would be the division's final A-Feature before the Shootout switched to a Micro oriented lineup the following year.

The 2010 show included 26 divisions with 1,090 competitors, including, at the time, a record 584 Micros, approximately 300 Karts,100 Quads, and 15 ECOtec/Focus Midgets.

Of the entries received, 17 drivers have hoisted the Golden Driller.

Blake Hahn leads that count after earning his ninth title in 2024 with his second career win in Non-Wing Outlaw. Frank Flud (5), Chris Cochran (2), Michael Faccinto (2), Lucas Mauldin (2), Brad Best, Gary Taylor, Jason Tyer, Kyle Larson, Kaylee Bryson, Jett Barnes, Kris Carroll, Jaxton Wiggs, Jett Nunley, Jeffrey Newell, and Mattix McBride make up the current list of past Tulsa Shootout champions.

The full list of entries is listed at https://www.myracepass.com/events/523284/entries.

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 Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout include WFO Winged Outlaw Micros, 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 Smiley’s Racing Products 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 Smiley’s Racing Products Tulsa Shootout can see every lap of action on http://www.floracing.com.

The Smiley’s Racing Products 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 Smiley’s Racing Products 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

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: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1531/registrations

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.

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TulsaShootout

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TulsaShootout

Website: https://www.tulsashootout.com

2025 Class Lineup

WFO Winged Outlaw Micros

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 Herndon (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)

Hurry! Triple X Chassis/Al Parker Engines 410 Sprint Car Entries Close December 15!

Knoxville, IA, December 2, 2024 – Time is running out! The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa, would like to wish everyone “good luck” on the December 23 drawing for the Triple X Chassis/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car!

To win, you must enter before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 15!

Enter by visiting www.WinASprintCar.com or by giving the museum a call during business hours at 641 842-6176.

If you are attending the Performance Racing Industries Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 12-14, you can also purchase tickets and see the car at Booth 3526!

You can watch the drawing live on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Facebook page beginning at 10 a.m. on December 23…

https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarhof

The sweepstakes sprint car features a Triple X chassis and is powered by an Al Parker Engines 410 engine. The car is the fifteenth to be given away by the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, which receives all proceeds. The bi-annual program includes donations from sprint car manufacturers across the country.

Our lucky winner will pick up their prize at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville! Many other prizes will also be part of the drawing.

Many thanks to all the sponsors who helped with this car benefiting the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum…

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

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Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com

SA Sprintcar Title Heads Over The Border

This Saturday night (December 7) the 410ci Sprintcars will take to the B&S Earthworks Timmis Speedway in Mildura as the South Australian Sprintcar Title will be contested at the Victorian venue for the first time ever with 23 drivers from across Australia currently nominated. The 2024 Title will be the first time since 2022 that a South Australian 410ci Championship has been decided, with the previous two events at the Borderline Speedway being cancelled due to poor weather.

Included in the field are three previous Champions including the current State Champion Matt Egel, who won his third Championship at Murray Bridge on Australia Day in 2022. Joining Egel as a past winner will be current Australian Champion Lachlan McHugh, who was victorious at Whyalla in 2020, and Luke Dillon who stormed to victory at the Borderline Speedway in 2003.

Egel was also victorious the last time that the 410ci Sprintcars competed at the Timmis Speedway in February, defeating Luke Dillon and Ryan Jones.

Having never previously competed at Mildura Lachlan McHugh is one driver who is looking forward to the challenge of racing at a new track.

“I haven’t been to the track before but from what I have seen the track looks racy and I’m really looking forward to the weekend. I have won the Title before, and I ran second to Matt the last time it was run so we will see if we can beat him this time” he added with a smile recently.

Lachlan’s Father Jamie McHugh has previously tasted success at the venue after he claimed the 2007/08 Australian Super Sedan Championship.

In addition to the drivers mentioned the current line-up includes some of the best Sprintcar drivers and teams in Australia with the likes of former Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic Champions Brock Hallett and Jamie Veal. Earlier in the year Hallett was one of the pace setters throughout the Sprintcars SA Shootout Series round at Mildura and he is coming off a win at Murray Bridge on Saturday night so he will be full of confidence while Veal was a winner at Mildura on the old configuration during the 2017 Col Beasley Memorial.

Joining the drivers already mentioned will be leading South Australians Ryan Jones and Chad Ely, who are both former Australian 360ci Sprintcar Champions, Loxton’s Keke Falland, Lachlan McDonough, Steven Caruso, and Luke Bowey.

Along with Jamie Veal Victoria will have a strong representation with local V8 Supercar racer Cam Waters, who will be making his first Sprintcar start of the season, Bendigo’s Rusty Hickman, who already has two runner-up finishes this season, SRA Series Champion Bobby Daly, Jack Lee, Steven Loader, Terry Kelly and Warrnambool’s Will Carroll, who will drive the #NT25 for car owner Dave McFadden.

Completing the interstate entries will be young Queensland hard charger Jy Corbet, Broken Hill’s Brendan Guerin and Deniliquin based veteran Eddie Lumbar.

The South Australian Sprintcar Championship format will include Hot Laps, Time Trials, a single round of heats, a B-Main and a $5,000 to win 30-Lap Main Event.

MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024

Dayne Kingshott has increased his lead in the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series Championship.

The defending series champion held a slender four-point lead over former series champion Callum Williamson when heading into the round five contest at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Kingshott’s second, after starting from p8, and Williamson’s 11th, after crashing while leading and earlier starting from pole position, has increased the margin to 22 points.

Kris Coyle, thanks a sixth in the latest round, still holds down third, while Kaiden Manders is still fourth and Brad Maiolo is still fifth.

Jamie Maiolo has dropped from sixth to seventh, Jason Kendrick has dropped from seventh to eighth and Taylor Milling has moved from eighth to sixth.

Milling started the feature race from p14 before moving up four spots to finish 10th.

Aaron Chircop, has moved from 15th overall to 11th, thanks to his eighth place in the latest feature race.

Andrew Priolo has moved up one spot to 12th, while Jaydee Dack has dropped from 11th to 13th.

Round six of the championship will be held at the Perth Motorplex on December 26, the first round of the nine-night Speedweek series.

2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series points after five rounds: Dayne Kingshott 876, Callum Williamson 854, Kris Coyle 838, Kaiden Manders 816, Bradley Maiolo 816, Taylor Milling 806, Jamie Maiolo 804, Jason Kendrick 774, Ryan Lancaster 752, Jack Williamson 742, Aaron Chircop 740, Andrew Priolo 740, Jaydee Dack 734, Michael Keen 732, Daniel Harding 728, Wayne Russell 714, Brooke Newson 698, Joel Ettridge 692, Ryan Newton 674, Jason Pryde 666, AJ Nash 530, Harrison Peet 468, Michael Pickens 414, Myles Bolger 406, James Inglis 376, Trent Pigdon 302, Kerry Madsen 284, George Eaton 250, Shaun Bradford 214, Brock Kenny 200, James McFadden 150, Kyle Francis 150, Luke Oldfield 140, Matthew Cross 114, Todd Davis 50.

Class of 2025 set for Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame induction

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) December 2, 2024 – A distinguished group of five drivers, four track workers/car owners and two racing families are scheduled to be recognized as part of the Class of 2025 at the fourth annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night event on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In recognition of the spirit of competition and outstanding achievements at the Plymouth racing facility over the past 75 years, the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Committee formed in late 2021 with a goal of recognizing individuals who have exemplified dirt track racing at the highest level since The Plymouth Dirt Track’s inception in 1950.

The members of the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2025 will be recognized during a special induction ceremony at intermission of the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2025 includes the following five drivers.

DON DIENER – The Sheboygan, Wis. driver recorded three top-five finishes in the highly-competitive Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Modified division point standings in the 1960s, including a third-place showing in the final 1966 point standings. He tallied five feature victories during his racing career at Plymouth.

AL GOETSCH – Known as “The Lips,” the Sheboygan, Wis. driver began his racing career in the Hobby Stock division in 1971 before earning the Sportsman Division Rookie of the Year Award in 1973. Goetsch registered four top-five finishes in the Sportsman division point standings, including a runner-up showing in 1982. He visited victory lane 11 times in feature race competition at Plymouth before retiring in the early 1990s.

KERMIT SCHULZ – The Manitowoc, Wis. competitor began his racing career in 1958, earning a total of five top-five finishes in the Modified point standings at Plymouth, including a pair of third-place finishes in 1970 and 1971. Overall, Schulz picked up 13 main event triumphs at the Plymouth track prior to his retirement in 1980.

JEFF THEOBALD – The Sheboygan, Wis. driver earned back-to-back Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Sportsman division championships at Plymouth in 1979 and 1980 to go along with nine career feature victories at the track.

RANDY TRACY – Known as “The Meat,” the Plymouth, Wis. racer began his racing career in the Plymouth Hobby Stock division at the age of 18 in 1972. He later moved up to Sportsman division before collecting six top-five finishes in the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Modified point standings at Plymouth, including a runner-up finish in 1987. As a consistent front runner throughout his stellar career, Tracy wound up with a total of 19 feature victories at the Plymouth clay oval over 25 seasons of competition.

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees in the Dedication to Racing category include and Sportsman-Modified racer and flagman Dave Deicher, Modified racer and track worker Butch Hafemann, track worker Janet Hafemann and car owner/mechanic Russ Waldron.

Members of the multi-generational Johnson and Melis families will also be recognized as racing family inductees.

In addition, past Miss Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car and Plymouth trophy queens are invited to be recognized at this year’s Wall of Fame Induction Night program.

The names of each Class of 2025 inductee will be permanently etched on the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame, located underneath the grandstand at The Plymouth Dirt Track racing facility, along with the names of the previous three Wall of Fame classes.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Night event is scheduled to include a driver meet-and-greet and autograph session prior to the racing program, as well as photo and memorabilia displays showcasing the racing careers and accomplishments of the Class of 2025 Wall of Fame honorees.

In addition, past Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees from the Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are invited to take part in the evening’s festivities, including the meet-and-greet autograph session. In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, July 12, a make-up date for the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony has been set for Saturday, July 19, 2024.

Family members of 2025 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees and past Class of 2022, Class of 2023 Wall of Fame inductees are encouraged to attend the induction event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Class of 2025 inductees/family members and past Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees wishing to attend are asked to contact Ken Schulz in advance at kenschulz91@gmail.com.

Past Miss Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car and Pymouth trophy queens planning to be present on for the Wall of Fame Induction Night program on Saturday, July 12 are asked to contact Jeff Pederson in advance at pedaldownpromotions@gmail.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.

STORER PRIMED FOR CHILI BOWL

FOR the upcoming 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals in America, Luke Storer was originally going over to attend as a spectator; however, following a recent development, he is delighted to announce that he will be swapping the spectator stands for the driver’s seat by competing in one of the world’s biggest motorsport events.

After only two seasons in Speedcars here in Australia, Storer has shown impressive form, which has been highlighted by winning last season’s ACT Title, but he is looking forward to joining up with the Texas-based 2nd Opinion Auto Centre Racing team aboard their # 2 W 2ndOpinion Auto Center supported SR11 powered Spike car for the 39th running of the Chili Bowl Nationals.

“I’ve got to know Dan and Patricia Harris from the 2nd Opinion Auto Center Racing team through my good mate and car owner in Tim Fisher, and recently an opening for a driver came up within their team for the Chili Bowl Nationals and it was offered to me, so I was able to quickly organise a few things at my end, and then I got back to him with a yes to his offer,” explained the 27-year-old from Portland in Victoria.

“2nd Opinion Auto Center Racing are an established team, and I’m going to be one of four drivers tackling the Chili Bowl Nationals with them, and it’s a good thing for me to make my debut with a team like this.”

With the Chili Bowl Nationals attracting over 250 drivers from all over the world every year, Storer has set himself some realistic goals for the event that is going to be held at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in the state of Oklahoma between January 12 and 18.

“I’m very excited about tackling the Chili Bowl Nationals for the first time, but there’s a lot to learn and it’s certainly going to be a massive challenge,” said Storer, who is going to be the 23rdAustralian driver to contest the Chili Bowl Nationals.

“When it comes to my Chili Bowl Nationals goals, I’m just hoping to get through the whole event by moving forward during my qualifying events and seeing where I end up from there.”

Storer would like to send out a big thanks to 2ndOpinion Auto Center Racing team owners Dan and Patricia Harris, Storer’s family who have helped contribute to make this dream possible, along with Tim Fisher and Bailey Petch, who will both be making the trek over to pit crew for him during his Chili Bowl Nationals debut, as well as Storer’s partner Amy and their daughter, who are coming over to support him.

The Chili Bowl Nationals is an indoor Midget (Speedcars) race that takes place in the month of January every year on a 320 metre track at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, America. It’s dubbed the "biggest Midget race of the year" and carries thepopular nickname the "Super Bowl of Midget racing".

Prior to his Chili Bowl Nationals attack, Storer, aboard the Tim Fisher owned Vic # 23 Mopar powered Spike car, will be competing in the Pro Speedcar Week, which runs over four consecutive nights between January 2 and 5 at Portland’s Southern 500 Speedway (Vic), Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway (SA), Simpson Speedway (Vic) and Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway (Vic).

To find out more about Storer and to follow his racing activities, LIKE him on Facebook by searching Luke Storer Racing.

JEFF AND SETH DYER FINISH THE 2024 SEASON THIS WEEK

(Yucca Valley, CA, November 26, 2024) With the holidays beckoning just around the corner, Jeff Dyer and his teenage son Seth are set to finish their 2024 racing seasons this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday’s show will be the 8th annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Championship for the California Lightning Sprint Cars at the Bakersfield Speedway. Both Jeff and Seth will be racing in that one. Friday and Saturday, Jeff will compete in the Inland Rigging Ultimate Sprint Car Series portion of the 83rd Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway.

Wednesday’s race had originally been scheduled for Tuesday night. However, heavy rainstorms on Monday and Tuesday forced the event's postponement until Wednesday. It will be the final race in the 30th season for the California Lightning Sprint Cars. Jeff, a California Highway Patrol Officer, when he is not racing, sits comfortably in third heading into the finale. Seventeen-year-old Seth is seventh in the CLS championship standings, but he is only 10 points out of sixth.

Jeff’s best finish with the CLS on “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval” in 2024 came on March 16th when he placed second. Seth’s best showing at the “Okie Bowl” came when he finished fourth on May 18th. However, in June the teen led the first nine laps of the main event and seemed to have the field covered until he slowed with a broken engine.

After Wednesday, the team will slap restrictors on the Cal Smith Racing/Dyer Motorsports yellow #39 410 sprint car and head to the prestigious Turkey Knight Grand Prix at Ventura. It will be Jeff’s first appearance in one of the USA’s most famous dirt track races. On Friday night, he will be one of 60 cars trying to race their way into Saturday’s finale. Only the top 42 in points on Friday will race again on Saturday.

The two nights of racing at the track, which is located at the beach on the Ventura County Fairgrounds, will be Jeff’s first time in a full-size sprint car at Ventura in 2024. However, he has been a force on the tiny track this year in lightning sprints. In five starts, he has two runner-up results, two third-place finishes, and he came home ninth once.

Adult general admission tickets at Bakersfield are $25.00. For kids 6-12, general admission tickets are $15.00. For children 5 and under, general admission tickets are free. For seniors 65+ and military (ID required), general admission tickets are $22.00. The track is located at 5001 N. Chester Ext., in Bakersfield (93308). The track website is http://www.bakersfieldspeedway.com/ and the office phone number is (661) 393-3373.

At Ventura, spectator gates will open at 3:00 p.m., with cars on the track at 3:30 on both days. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.venturaraceway.com. Additional information is available at 805-648-7223. The famous track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura (93001).

For fans who cannot make it to the track, all three nights will be streamed live on Flo Racing.

Seth wrapped up the GAS Chassis Young Gun portion of his 2024 season at Perris Auto Speedway on November 9th. A clogged fuel line between the tank and the filter forced him to drop out of the race early.

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 GAS Chassis Young Guns 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 GAS Chassis Young Guns 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 GAS Chassis Young Guns 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

11//24 Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns 3rd A Main

Ironton Auto Body Issues $10,000 Challenge For TQ Midget Racers At Allentown Indoor Races

Allentown, PA – Almost doesn’t count, and second chances are rare – especially in motorsports. When the Indoor Auto Racing Series returns to the PPL Center in Allentown, PA, on January 3-4 for the 8th Annual Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Races, TQ Midget drivers will have another opportunity to capture the $10,000 Ironton Auto Body Challenge.

Last year, Tanner VanDoren, a young driver from nearby Schnecksville, PA, and Huntersville, NC’s Ryan Flores split the TQ Midget main events held on the 1/10 mile concrete oval.

VanDoren, scored the surprise victory on Friday night, after Flores and longtime rival Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, NY, made contact while battling for the lead. Flores returned to form to score his sixth career win inside the PPL Center on Saturday, VanDoren came home a strong third.

While both drivers enjoyed a successful weekend the $10,000 weekend sweep eluded them.

Thanks to renewed support from Ironton Auto Body, with a sweep of Friday and Saturday night’s TQ Midget A-Mains, the possibility of a $10,000 weekend inside the PPL Center returns.

“Last year both Ryan and Tanner felt they had a legitimate shot to complete the sweep and take the big money,” stated series director Danny Sammons.

“The $10,000 challenge makes both nights equally important and adds a level of intrigue to the event, not to mention the potential for a serious pay day!”

To complete the challenge, Friday’s winner will be offered a guaranteed starting spot in Saturday night’s main event, with one caveat, its the tenth starting spot. As a bonus for agreeing to start tenth, and accepting the challenge Friday’s winner will be given $1,000.

If the Friday winner can race from the tenth starting spot and complete the weekend sweep on Saturday, another $4,000 bonus will be theirs. Combining the $5,000 in bonuses with their winner’s share of the purse will earn them an even $10,000.

“Stan Stanzek and everyone from Ironton Auto Body are huge supporters of the Indoor Series and racing in general,” offered Sammons.
“When we developed this program last year, our goal was to create excitement for both nights while offering a significant financial reward.”
As an added bonus, if the weekend sweep isn’t pulled off, Ironton Auto Body will roll over a portion of the challenge to the Atlantic City Indoor Race.

Ironton Auto Body is a family owned and operated business providing quality auto body repairs from complete collision repair to paintless dent removal based in Coplay, PA. They also offer 24 hour emergency towing and trailer repair.

Tickets for the event are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the PPL Center box office.

In addition to the high-speed TQ Midgets—purpose-built race cars powered by motorcycle engines—two support divisions will also race: Slingshots and Champ Karts. The early entry deadline for competitors is December 1.

Family-Friendly Pricing: Tickets start at just $20 for adults, with general admission for children available for only $5 on the day of the event. Premium front-row seating and reserved seats are also available for an additional fee. Pricing excludes facility and ticketing fees.
Fans can enjoy an exclusive pre-race FanFest on the arena floor, where lower-level reserved ticket holders can walk the track and meet their favorite drivers before Saturday night’s race.

After two nights of racing in Allentown, the Indoor Series stars will head to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, for the NAPA Auto Parts Gambler’s Classic on January 31 and February 1. 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 hotel deals at nearby casinos and hotels, direct link to ticket purchases, racer rules, and entry forms, visit IndoorAutoRacing.com.

LANDRIGAN MOTORSPORTS’ SWEET LIVERY

AHEAD of Brad Sweet's upcoming Australian tour, the Landrigan Motorsports team is pleased to reveal the livery of the # 49 Landrigan Motorsports Maxim ride.

The recently crowned High Limit Series Champion will be arriving in Australia in just on a month, and the Landrigan Motorsports team is excited about the upcoming tour, especially with the three-night High Limit International event at the Perth Motorplex over the Christmas-New Year period.

The Landrigan Motorsports team has recently been working closely with Heater Design Studio to come up with Sweet's 2024-25 season livery.

Sweet's first outing of his 2024-25 season Australian tour will be at the Perth Motorplex on December 28 for the opening night of the High Limit International.

Stay tuned for further updates from the Landrigan Motorsport team regarding Sweet's upcoming Australian tour.

2024-25 Season Landrigan Motorsports Team Schedule:

Please note that the dates / schedule for the Landrigan Motorsports team are subject to change and, at this stage, remain tentative.

Hartmann finds comfort zone during ‘fun’ 2024 IRA season

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) November 26, 2024 – After learning the ropes of 410 Sprint Car racing throughout their first two seasons with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team enjoyed several highlights on the track and relished plenty of enjoyable times off the track during the 2024 campaign.

The 2024 season kicked off on Friday, April 5, with a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series event at US 36 Speedway in Osborne, Mo.

Going up against a stellar 41-car field, the Plymouth, Wis. driver started on the pole of the C main before placing fourth to miss transferring to the Last Chance Showdown by two positions.

One night later, the team moved on to compete in a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event at Farmington Empire Speedway on Saturday, April 6. After lining up fifth in the 25-lap A main, the fifth-year Sprint Car campaigner wound up with a seventh-place finish to secure the eighth top-10 A-main showing of his 410 Sprint Car career.

With temperatures in the mid-30s, Hartmann kicked off the 2024 IRA season with the inaugural Wisconsin Triple Crown event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., on Saturday, April 20. He came home with a 12th-place finish after charging up 10 spots from his 22nd starting position.

After suffering a flat tire in the early going of an IRA main event at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. on Saturday, May 4, Hartmann salvaged a 17th-place finish before notching a solid ninth-place A-main showing in IRA action at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill. on Saturday, May 11.

Competing in front of the hometown fans at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, May 18, the 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner placed seventh in IRA main event competition.

One night later, Hartmann was running seventh when an IRA A-main at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. was halted short of the halfway mark due to the track’s 10 p.m. curfew on Sunday, May 19. As a result, all pay and points were divided equally among each of the 24 A-main competitors.

An incident in IRA main event action left Hartmann with a 24th-place finish at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, May 25.

Utilizing the team’s backup car in a testing situation, Hartmann registered a 21st-place finish in a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws event at Beaver Dam Raceway on Friday, May 31.

The team’s second visit to Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, June 9 netted Hartmann a 14th-place finish before placing 10th in IRA A-main action at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, June 15.

A four-race Indiana swing with the IRA and Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series, which featured large car counts in the high 30s to mid-50s, saw Hartmann miss qualifying for A-main events at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. (seventh, B main 1), Bloomington Speedway (ninth, B Main 2) and Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. (accident heat race 3, did not start C main) before tallying a 19th place A-main showing to cap the weekend at Terre Haute Action Track on Sunday, June 23.

Following a 19th-place IRA A-main showing at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, June 29, Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team ventured west for a three-race swing with the IRA and Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn. on Thursday, July 18 following by a doubleheader at River Cities Speedway on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in Grand Forks, N.D.

After placing 14th at Norman County Raceway, Hartmann put together his career-best night in the seat of a Sprint Car at River Cities Speedway on Friday, July 19, winning his first career IRA dash to claim his initial A-main pole position. The third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor came home with a career-best fourth-place A-main finish. One night later, Hartmann ended the weekend with a 16th-place main event finish at River Cities Speedway.

Following a 13th-place finish at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26 and a 12th-place showing at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27, the team enjoyed a two-weekend break from IRA competition for the Knoxville Nationals.

Hartmann got back on track to place ninth at Wilmot Raceway on Aug. 17 before coming home 14th at Angell Park Speedway on Aug. 18. After a 15th-place run during the Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Aug. 31, Hartmann earned back-to-back sixth-place finishes in A-main action at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1 and Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 6.

A motor failure relegated Hartmann to a 17th-place finish in the 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Hartmann bounced back to register a 10th-place finish at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14 before closing out the 2024 campaign with a 15th-place finish at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 27 and a 16th-place showing in the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Sunday, Sept. 28.

In 30 410 Sprint Car events during the 2024 season, Hartmann tallied one top-five, nine top-10 and 16 top-15 A-main showings, while recording one dash victory in seven dash appearances and winning one B-main on the way to finishing a career-best seventh in the final 2024 IRA 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. Eric Bergschultz also learned more about the car throughout the 2024 season. Mom [Kristine Hartmann] and Andy [Shufflebotham] have been nothing short of amazing in seeing the vision I have for this team, where we can go and how to do it. Karlee [Hartmann] is always there to support 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 included 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 consisted 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 20-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing

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

QUARTER MIDGET RISING STAR AWARD TO BE DIVISION’S TOP HONOR AT RUMPLE
Second Shift Motorsports to Honor One Driver Among Over 60 Entries for Outstanding Driving Skills
FORT WAYNE, IN (November 27, 2024) – Indianapolis, IN based Second Shift Motorsports will once again
reward one BRE Racing Engines Quarter Midget competitor with the Rising Star Award at this year’s 26th
running of the Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales, December 27 & 28.
Quarter Midget racing, featuring drivers from 5 through 16, is one of the many racing divisions that
make up the unique indoor racing action at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum each winter.
Traditionally competing at club events during the summer months on a 1/20 mile oval, the young racers
are presented with a new challenge at the Rumble, as the track size is 1/6 mile in length. The increased
size results in much faster speeds that require keen reflexes and much more concentration.
For this, the Rising Star Award was created. It will showcase and honor one driver among the over 60
entrants that best demonstrates a response to these challenges, as selected by a special committee of
voters.
“We are excited to be back as sponsor of the Rising Star Award,” commented Jami Goslee, vice-
president of Second Shift Motorsports. “Our mission is to help children and families by providing them
with support, coaching, parts and safety – all things necessary to succeed in racing. As the sponsor of
this great award, it supports our goals by recognizing a child that shows growth and progression while
chasing their racing dreams.”
Grayson Hathaway of Grayson, Michigan was the recipient of the prestigious honor last season.
Joining the BRE Racing Engines Quarter Midgets each day inside the massive Allen County War Memorial
Coliseum & Expo Center will be full-sized Midgets, along with North Baltimore/LiUNA winged and non-
winged 600cc Midgets, 6 classes of Coe Heating/Economy Auto Parts Go-Karts and Wedge Innovations
Wedge Karts.
Advance tickets for the Rumble in Fort Wayne go on sale Monday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. They can
be purchased at the Coliseum box office during normal business hours or through Ticketmaster. The top
six rows of the spectator seating areas will be reserved seating ($25), while the remaining areas will be
general admission ($23). Tickets will be available each day of the event as well. Pit passes are not sold in
advance.
Complete event information will be outlined at www.rumbleinfortwayne.com

Arenz finds success, endures setbacks in shortened 2024 IRA campaign

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) November 27, 2024 – On the heels of a stellar rookie season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, during which he scored his first career 410 Sprint Car A-main victory and recorded a third-place showing in the 2023 IRA point standings, the 2024 campaign featured a slew of impressive performances and some untimely mechanical maladies for Travis Arenz and his Travis Arenz Motorsports Team.

The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion opened the 2024 campaign by ripping off his first career 410 Sprint Car fast qualifier award, topping the 30-car Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association field with a fast lap of 13.650 seconds on the high-banked Beaver Dam Raceway third-mile clay oval on Saturday, April 20.

The Sheboygan Falls driver went on to post a sixth-place A-main finish to kick off the 2024 IRA campaign.

On Saturday, May 4, Arenz turned his first competitive laps at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., coming home eighth in an IRA A-main contested on a fast, heavy and challenging track surface.

One week later, Arenz recorded a runner-up showing for the second consecutive season in IRA A-main action at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill. on Saturday, May 11.

Arenz found the going quite rough as he returned to his home track – The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. – for an IRA event on Saturday, May 18. In an A main contested on an extremely fast and treacherous track surface filled with six caution/red flag periods, Arenz recorded a 13th-place showing.

The following night at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. ended in heartbreak for the 17th-year competitor. Arenz was leading the main event and appeared to be headed to his second career IRA A-main victory when the third caution flag of the race brought the event to an early halt due to the track’s 10 p.m. curfew.

Since it did not reach the halfway mark, the race was not official. As a result, the A-main drivers split points and pay equally.

Six days later, Arenz recorded a fifth-place showing in an IRA main event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25.

Following the Wilmot event, IRA officials engaged in the process of investigating the team’s equipment as traction control allegations were waged in the aftermath of Arenz’s top-five finish.

On Sunday, June 9, Arenz returned to Angell Park Speedway where he earned a spot in the IRA A-main event with a sixth-place heat race performance. However, motor issues brought the team’s evening to a premature end and left the team without a powerplant to continue the 2024 season.

After the Angell Park event, Arenz revealed that the IRA’s investigation of the team’s equipment confirmed its legality.

However, the team’s motor woes kept Arenz on the sidelines for the next six weeks of the season. Arenz returned to action for a three-race IRA western swing with events at Norman County Speedway in Ada, Minn. and River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. which netted A-main results of 14th, eighth and 22nd respectively.

Arenz returned home to mount a stirring run from the B main to place fourth after starting 20th in IRA action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27.

A doubleheader weekend of action at Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 netted a pair of eighth-place A-main performances for the 2023 IRA Apple Cup Rookie Award winner.

The annual Sheboygan County Fair event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Aug. 31 brought out the best in Arenz as he stormed from the 11th starting position to take the lead from California’s Joel Myers Jr. on lap 21.

Following a back-and-forth slide-job duel with Myers Jr. in the closing laps, Arenz settled for a hard-fought runner-up showing.

The following night at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. brought misfortune as Arenz’s 25T machine flipped following an early race battle for position with Jake Blackhurst.

Although Arenz returned to the race to place 16th, frame damage was discovered later, which prompted the team to prepare a backup car for the 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial event at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7.

True to his hard charging, “Mr. Excitement” moniker, Arenz stormed from the 16th starting spot to place fourth in the main event.

One week later, Arenz again mounted an inspired charge from the 12th starting spot to finish fourth in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14.

In a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event held during the Wilmot Raceway Fall Classic on Saturday, Sept. 21, Arenz started on the pole of the main event before coming home second behind race winner Blake Nimee.

Arenz closed out his 2024 campaign with a solid fourth-place showing in the 2024 IRA season-ending Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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 the 2024 season would be ‘frustrating,'" Arenz said. “A lot of things 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.”

At the close of the 2024 season, Arenz was non-committal about the extent of his racing endeavors in 2025 pointing to the need for additional crew help.

Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

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 consisted 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 – Don and Lynn Kiel

Don and Lynn Kiel’s first date was attending a race at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in June 1998 and they have been together ever since, marrying on Feb. 14, 2005. Lynn spent her working career in the banking industry retiring after 39 years in 2017 as an assistant vice-president at a local Manitowoc bank.

Lynn's interest in racing started when she attended the races at the 141 Speedway as a child with her dad, Andy Endries. RIP ANDY!

Don's interest in racing started when he bought Dean Divine's Modified in the early 1970s. Don's driving experience involved Modifieds and Mini Sprints, as well as 360 Sprint Cars at Manitowoc Expo Speedway in 2011 and 2012.

Don spent four years in the United States Air Force, enlisting the night of his graduation party. He was honorably discharged after four years in 1967 as an Airman First Class. Don was a Minuteman Missile electrician serving as team chief his last year and got to take part in the test firing of four Minuteman Missiles at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif. Don was based at F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo. for 41 months.

Don started flying in Cheyenne at the age of 19, secured his first flying job three days after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force at age 22 and retired at age 60. He retired as Senior Captain on the 300-passenger Airbus A 330-300 flying to London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. He has logged over 30,000 hours of flying time with a lot of stories to tell.

For a glimpse of Don's career, Google Don Kiel Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For a view of his favorite aircraft that he owned for four years, check out the Warbird Takeoff by Googling Beech 18 Takeoff Great Radial Engine Sound. Click on the 32-second video. Don and Lynn continue to fly his 1952 Cessna 170B, both on wheels and skis in the winter.

Don loves to say, “It's pretty cool when your vocation and avocation are one and the same!”

“We started out sponsoring Travis Arenz by buying him a set of rear tires five years ago and the rest is history,” Don Kiel said. “Travis is a very talented racer from the tiniest detail to the actual racing. I love to watch Travis feel the track out and then work his magic. I sponsor Travis as I feel he is one of the best!”

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports

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

Travis Arenz Motorsports

Career Highlights

2008-2024

Total Career A-Main Victories – 71

Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder A-Main Victories – 20

IMCA Northern Sport Mod/B Mod A-Main Victories – 20

MSA/PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 30

IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 1

2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder Champion

2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod Champion

2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion

2021 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion

2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion

2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion

2023 Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Apple Cup Rookie Award

PAYNE’S RUMBLE IN FORT WAYNE DREAM RIDE CONTINUES
‘The Jersey Jet’ Set to Return to Cockpit of Tony Stewart’s Famed Munchkin
FORT WAYNE, IN (November 29, 2024) – For Brick Township, NJ racing veteran, Joey Payne, this year’s
26th Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales (Dec. 27/28) will be the continuation
of a dream and further fulfillment of his bucket list. Affectionately known among the racing fraternity as
‘the Jersey Jet’, Payne will be behind the wheel of Tony Stewart’s famed Munchkin designed Midget.
“It’s an absolute honor to drive for Tony,” quipped Payne. “This year I will be back in the legendary
number 2 machine, as Tony is now on ‘daddy duty’, with the recent birth of his son. It’s my goal to get
Dominic, Tony and Leah their first victory as a new family.”
That machine is no stranger to victory lane, as Stewart has piloted it to 12 Rumble victories, more than
any other driver.
“Tony and I have been friends for 35 years, and while I began racing indoors at Niagara Falls in the late
80’s and continue to race indoors with the Len Sammon’s promotions on the East Coast, the Rumble had
always been on my bucket list. The competition at Fort Wayne and the list of drivers that have
conquered the 1/6 mile concrete oval is legendary.”
“I finally got to the Rumble in 2018, and a couple of years ago Tony put me in one of his cars as a
teammate to himself and Mike Fedorcak. That was cool, but last year was the ultimate. With Tony
recovering from shoulder surgery and being unable to race, I got the call to drive. We were in position to
win Friday night but got caught up in an oil spill and then Saturday I was involved in a 10-car pileup on
the first lap and I was done.”
“None-the-less, it was fun and I look forward to returning to Fort Wayne, Indiana December 27 and 28
as this place holds more memories than just racing. When Tony got his last win inside the Expo Center, I
proposed to my wife Kimee in victory lane. Now I owe her a win there.”
Joining the Midgets each day inside the massive Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Expo Center
will be North Baltimore/LiUNA winged and non-winged 600cc Midgets, 6 classes of Coe
Heating/Economy Auto Parts Go-Karts, Wedge Innovations Wedge Karts and 6 classes of BRE Racing
Engines Quarter Midgets.
Advance tickets for the Rumble in Fort Wayne go on sale Monday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. They can
be purchased at the Coliseum box office during normal business hours or through Ticketmaster. The top
six rows of the spectator seating areas will be reserved seating ($25), while the remaining areas will be
general admission ($23). Tickets will be available each day of the event as well. Pit passes are not sold in
advance.
Complete event information will be outlined at www.rumbleinfortwayne.com

PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY RELEASES IT’S 2025 SCHEDULE

(Perris, CA, November 25, 2024) Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 racing schedule for the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval. The exciting calendar of races will include the wide-open excitement of 410 non-wing and winged sprint cars, three classes of PASSCAR Stock Cars, and, of course, the wildly popular Nights of Destruction presented by LKQ Pick Your Part.

2025 will feature an action-packed 24-race schedule that will be highlighted by 14 nights of sprint car racing. The “Southern California Home of Major League Sprint Car Racing” will host the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series 12 times starting on February 15th and winding up on November 8th. The PAS Young Guns and Senior Sprint Cars will join USAC/CRA each night. In addition, the PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks will partner with the sprinters nine times each and the American Factory Stocks will be on hand eight times.

Additions to the 2025 schedule include the first appearance of the second-year Kubota High Limit Sprint Cars and the return of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The PAS is one of the few tracks in the nation that will host both of the series in 2025.

The High Limit Series, which is operated by Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet, will make its fifth stop of the year at The PAS on March 22nd. The race will be part of the second full season of High Limit Racing

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series has a history at The PAS dating back to the track's first season in 1996. On September 13th, the Outlaws will make their first stop at Perris since March 26th, 2022, when David Gravel outdistanced the competition.

“2025 is going to be one of the most exciting years in the history of Perris Auto Speedway,” promoter Don Kazarian enthused. “Fourteen nights of sprint cars, 12 of which are the resident USAC/CRA Series, Young Guns, Senior Sprints, and PASSCAR. Then you have the High Limit Series making its track debut and the return of the World of Outlaws. We will hit the ground running on February 15th and continue on through November 8th.”

“We also have 10 Nights of Destruction presented by LKQ Pick Your Part,” Kazarian continued. “When we first started hosting Nights of Destruction, we never dreamed it would get as big as it has. We tried a number of different classes over the years but have refined it down to five crowd-pleasing divisions over the past several seasons. It has truly become the “Craziest Show On Dirt.”

Among the other highlights during the year will be the May 24th Salute to Indy for the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. That race first took place 77-years ago in 1948. One of the biggest nights of the 2025 campaign will take place on June 28th when Night of Destruction will be accompanied by the biggest and best fireworks sky concert in Riverside County. The season will wrap up on November 8th when the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, Young Gun Sprints and Senior Sprints will be joined by the three classes of PASSCAR who will be contesting Jerry Dodd Champion’s Night.

Tickets for all 2025 races at The PAS will go on sale soon.

2025 EVENT SCHEDULE

February 15th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER, STREET and FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00

Showtime 6:30)

February 22nd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

March 1st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCK CARS

March 15th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

MARCH 22nd

April 5th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUN SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

April 12th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

April 26th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

May 3rd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

May 24th "SALUTE TO INDY" AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS,

PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

June 14th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

June 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/ YOUNG GUN SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

JUNE 28TH “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

July 19th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

July 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

August 2nd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

August 9th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

August 23rd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 6th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

SEPTEMBER 13TH THE “GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT”! THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS

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TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

September 27th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 18th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

October 25th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND

DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS SPRINTS,

“JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT” PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

(Front Gates open at 5:00 - Showtime 6:30)