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Doran Binks’ Swanson Wins Season Finale

And USAC Silver Crown Championship

With Mission Foods No. 77

Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

BROWNSBURG, Ind., Oct. 21 — Mission accomplished!

Driving the Mission Foods No. 77, Doran Binks Racing’s Kody Swanson won the 100-lap USAC Silver Crown season finale Saturday night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) to extend his record as the winningest driver in series history with an unprecedented 45 career victories and his eighth series championship.

By adding one more championship to the titles he won in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, he also set a new record in terms of total championships earned by any one driver in a USAC national series. Who did he surpass? None other than A.J. Foyt with seven Indy car championships under USAC sanction and Mel Kenyon, who earned seven USAC national midget titles.

Swanson beat Justin Grant in the final point standings for 2024 with the Lebanon, Ohio-based team’s car, which also carries the colors of Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics. Defending champion Logan Seavey finished third in the point standings followed by C.J. Leary and Kyle Steffens.

Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, led the point standings all season except for six days in May, but he went into Saturday’s race only six points ahead of Grant, 785 to 779.

Swanson earned three bonus points for being the fastest qualifier and 70 more for winning the race, while Grant finished fifth in the race and collected 58 points. At the end Swanson and Doran Binks Racing had a 21-point advantage over Grant and Hemelgarn Racing, 858 to 837, in the 14-race championship that started in April and was contested on both dirt and pavement tracks. Swanson and Doran Binks Racing won five of those races, finished second three times, and had two other top-five finishes enroute to the title in USAC’s top division.

For the pavement events such as Championship Saturday at IRP, the team used a Beast chassis powered by a Lanci Ford engine.

It was the second USAC Silver Crown championship for Kevin Doran’s Doran Racing, as the team won the title with Swanson in 2022 in conjunction with Chris Dyson Racing and this year in conjunction with Binks Motorsports under the Doran Binks Racing banner.

Swanson extended his record as the driver with the most career poles in this series when he topped qualifying Saturday afternoon with a lap in 20.892 seconds around IRP’s 0.686-mile asphalt oval for an average speed of 118.208 miles per hour. It was series career pole #54 for the 36-year-old driver.

His fastest qualifying lap was 0.228 seconds faster than the second-fastest qualifier, Bobby Santos III. Tyler Roahrig, Grant, and Seavey rounded out the top five in qualifying for the 18-car field. It was Swanson’s 11th USAC Silver Crown pole at this particular track and his seventh of the season, which broke his own series record of six in both 2015 and 2023.

Although Swanson started on the pole, Santos led the first lap before Swanson passed him to the inside in Turns 3 and 4 on lap two. He went on to lead through lap 12. The first yellow came out on lap eight for Nathan Moore, who stopped on the backstretch just off Turn 2 with a mechanical issue. Cody Gerhart stopped at that point too and retired to the pits.

The green waved again on lap 12, and Santos was able to get by Swanson in Turns 3 and 4 to regain the lead on lap 13. Santos, Swanson, and Roahrig were hooked up in a freight train at that point, with only about a tenth of a second separating them from each other.

Roahrig got under Swanson on lap 19 in Turns 1 and 2 to take second and they continued their high-speed chess match. On lap 30 Santos was 0.028 seconds ahead of Roahrig; Roahrig was 0.208 seconds ahead of Swanson, and Swanson was 0.472 seconds ahead of the fourth-place driver, Leary.

Seconds later the second yellow waved when the fifth-place driver, Dakoda Armstrong, stopped in Turn 3 with a mechanic issue. While the field was still under yellow the driver who was second, Roahrig, stopped on the frontstretch also due to a mechanical issue, reportedly something concerning his car’s magneto. Their excellent runs were over prematurely, and Swanson was back in second behind only Santos.

The battle resumed when the green flew on lap 38, and on lap 40 Santos was just 0.328 seconds ahead of Swanson, who in turn was just 0.369 seconds ahead of the driver in third, Leary. Grant was fourth and Nathan Byrd was fifth, although Seavey passed Byrd on the following lap for that position.

Swanson tried every line possible to get by Santos, who remained in the lead with Swanson right on his tail. The halfway point, lap 50, was indicative of the battle, as Swanson ducked under Santos in Turn 1 to edge ahead only to have Santos get the advantage again via the outside line in Turn 2, with only 0.101 seconds separating them as they crossed the timing beacon.

Ten laps later Swanson was still just 0.164 behind Santos, while Leary ran third, 0.406 behind Swanson. Grant was fourth, 0.758 behind Leary, while Seavey rounded out the top five.

Swanson made the winning move on lap 63 when he took the lead from Santos as they sped through Turn 2. Swanson led the rest of the race, and once back in front he was able to build up more of an advantage than Santos had. Two laps after he was back in front he was 1.128 seconds ahead of Santos on lap 65.

Seavey passed Grant for fourth on lap 67. By lap 70 Swanson had a 2.163-second lead over Santos, with Leary, Seavey, and Grant next in line.

Seavey passed Leary for third on lap 72, and three laps later Seavey also passed Santos to move into second place. Swanson still had a 2.794-second lead at the three-quarters mark, and he was able to extend that to over 3 seconds with 10 laps remaining. His advantage reverted back to about 2 seconds later as he dealt with lapped traffic, but he had a 2.362-second margin of victory over Seavey. Santos finished third, Leary placed fourth, and Grant rounded out the top five. The series’ Rookie of the Year, Trey Osborne, finished sixth and got the hard charger distinction, as he started 12th. He was the last driver to finish on the lead lap. Byrd, Russ Gamester, Kyle Robbins, and Kaylee Bryson rounded out the top 10.

Swanson set the fastest lap of anyone in the race when he was timed in 21.425 seconds on lap three. Seavey was second in that category with a 21.739 on lap 41.

Santos got the three bonus points for leading the most laps, but not by much. Santos led 51 laps and Swanson led 49.

In victory lane Swanson paid tribute to “the army of people I have behind me,” and singled out many of them, including the three men who fielded his car together — Kevin Doran, Dan Binks, and Ken Keilholz. “God is good!” Swanson declared. “There are so many special people in my life, and I’m so grateful.

“This was a 14-race Silver Crown schedule, and it was a grueling year with a lot of really strong competitors who all had great runs,” he added. “We had some unfortunate things happen on our end too, but we just kept digging. It was a close title fight, and I want to congratulate Justin Grant and Helmegarn Racing on a great year too. We had a little bit of luck go our way.

“I tried really hard to get the lead, and we all raced hard,” he said. “I hated that Tyler had misfortune, and I have great respect for Bobby Santos too. Luckily on the longer runs the No. 77 was really good. But I had to be really careful with the lapped traffic at the end.”

With his victory Swanson broke the tie he held with his now-retired brother, Tanner, as the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown wins at IRP with nine.

He also now leads the category of the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown wins at any one track, as Tanner Swanson had eight at IRP and Jack Hewitt had eight at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

Kody Swanson is also now tied with Tracy Hines and Santos for the most USAC-sanctioned wins at IRP among all divisions with 15.

“I don’t know what it is about this place, but I love racing here,” Swanson said. “I kept moving around the racetrack to try to find something that worked, sort of like you do on a dirt track, and finally in the second half I found something that suited my car.”

There were four features at IRP on Saturday, and Swanson competed in three of them. By finishing third in the 40-lap 500 Sprint Car Tour race driving for Nick Bohanon earlier in the night, Swanson also wrapped up his second championship in that series. He won the 500 Sprint Car Tour series’ inaugural title in 2022 driving for Doran Racing.

Doran Binks Racing didn’t compete in all the races in that series this year, but it was part of this title too because Swanson drove cars fielded by Bohanon, Nolen Racing, and Doran Binks Racing this season enroute to the 500 Sprint Car Tour title. That series consisted of nine races this year, and Doran Binks Racing fielded cars for Swanson in two of them: the Glen Niebel Classic at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway in April (finished first), and the Little 500 at the same track in May (finished third). The Little 500 wasn’t a points-paying race, however.

It was a very busy day for Swanson, as he also finished fourth in the 30-lap Lucas Oil Raceway national pavement midget feature Saturday at IRP driving for Bertrand Motorsports. Although no announcement was made by the track Saturday night, other reports on social media indicated that with that accomplishment he also secured that midget championship as well as the A.J. Foyt Championship.

The latter is a season-long points battle consisting of the USAC Silver Crown, sprint car, and champion midget races held at IRP. Foyt won the first oval event at IRP in May of 1961. Swanson won this title four times previously: 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2021.

The USAC Silver Crown season finale, like all the USAC national events, was streamed live by Flo Racing.

For more information on Doran Binks Racing see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.

RPM@RENO AND RPM@DAYTONA WORKSHOPS “SET-TO-GO” WITH

LOCATIONS AND REGISTRATION FOR THE 52ND ANNUAL RPM WORKSHOPS

- Registration Opens with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for RPM@Reno Western Workshops at the Silver Legacy – part of The Row and RPM@Daytona at the Shores Resort & Spa –

Buffalo, NY (October 21, 2024) – The 52nd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops and RPM@Daytona Workshops are ready for attendees and exhibitors to register and book their lodging at each event.

The RPM@Reno Western Workshops will take place for the second consecutive year at the popular Silver Legacy, which is part of “The Row” in downtown Reno, NV. The Western edition will kickoff on Tuesday, December 3rd with “the green flag” presented by MyRacePass in NOVI at the Eldorado with an opening reception and registration time. The Workshops will begin on Wednesday, December 4th and conclude on Thursday, December 5th, with attendees and exhibitors having plenty of time to reach their weekend destinations.

The hotel registration link for the Silver Legacy is as follows; https://book.passkey.com/event/50906779/owner/7272/home?utm_campaign=295560759

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The RPM@Daytona Workshops once again be held at The Shores Spa & Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, FL.

There will be a brief registration on Sunday, February 9, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm, at The Shores, followed by a Super Bowl “Watch” party in the Richard Petty ballroom beginning at 6:00 pm. The gathering is intended to be an informal “socializing” opportunity for visitors to the Workshops. The 52nd RPM@Daytona Workshops will continue beginning on Monday, February 10th and run through Tuesday, February 11th when the 48th annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year (ARPY) will be announced.

The hotel registration link for the Shores Spa & Resort is as follows; https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=17713&Chain=5433&arrive=2025-02-09&depart=2025-02-12&adult=1&child=0&group=2502RPMRAC

The credential for MyRacePass can be found here; https://www.myracepass.com/businesses/21560/tickets

Credentials may be purchased offline by visiting here; https://www.promotersnewsletter.com/daytona-apply-offline/

The Workshops will have a stellar lineup up of speakers and presenters set for promoters who attend the annual workshops to garner ideas and continue developing and growing their businesses while having the opportunity to connect with a variety of colleagues, industry professionals and exhibitors that touch every corner of the short track racing industry.

The 52nd Annual RPM@Reno Western and RPM@Daytona Workshops stand as a "can't miss" event for track promoters throughout North America.

Starks Wins Trophy Cup Finale During One-Off Opportunity With Rudeen Racing

Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2024) - Trey Starks made the most of a one-event offer to drive for Rudeen Racing last weekend when he won the Trophy Cup finale at Thunderbowl Raceway.

The victory was his 15 th overall this season and his first during the prestigious event.

"I think the word to describe it is rewarding," Starks said. "It was the second week in a row with a team I'd never raced with. Even though it was just for one weekend, it was one of the biggest opportunities of my career. Rudeen is one of the most prestigious teams. To be able to come in and run good with a new team was great. The weekend wasn't super smooth, but to take the hand we were dealt and turn it into a feature win on Saturday was really, really cool."

Starks was solid throughout the three-day show, which he began on Thursday by qualifying eighth quickest in his group. A fifth-place finish in a heat race was followed by a run from seventh to fourth place in a B Main to transfer into the main event. Starks advanced from 20 th to 15 th in the feature.

"The first night out in a new car to me it was about getting comfortable," he said. "The most gains we made was on Thursday. I wasn't as comfortable as I needed when we started and we kept getting better. We passed some cars and took what we could when we could, but didn't push the issue. We rolled the car into the trailer in one piece and knew we had a baseline for the next day."

Friday started off on a better note with Starks timing in second quickest in his group. He then hustled from sixth to second place in a heat race to garner the 10 th starting position in the main event.

"I felt awesome starting with hot laps," he said. "We went out late in our qualifying group and the track was getting tricky. We were able to go second quick and I felt really comfortable to run the car hard. Then in our heat race I felt awesome. We were tied for third in points so we started 10th. We got to eighth, but on a restart we got collected with a car that was crashing in front of us. We really had nowhere to go and we sustained some damage on the car and it flattened our right rear tire. We barely got back out from the work area and had some other damage that affected the car and we finished 19th."

The event concluded on Saturday with Starks placing sixth in a heat race. A second-place showing in the 25-lap B Main scored a transfer into the A Main, which was inverted. That placed Starks on the outside of the front row for the 50-lap race and he capitalized.

"That is the hardest 75 laps I've ever run by far," he said. "That track demands it as well as the weight of that event and the level of competition you have. You get to the back of the pack to lap guys and it's like you had to start back there. I'm almost a lapped car in that situation because those are the high-point guys. They have every reason to race me tough versus normally when you're trying to lap someone you expect them to be a little less aggressive.

"I got out in front of Tanner Holmes right away in the feature. We raced 34 laps straight before a caution. I had about 10 or 12 laps of open track. From there until the stoppage it was in traffic trying to lap probably the hardest cars you'd see other than maybe the Knoxville Nationals. They are racing you just as hard to stay on the lead lap as you are racing to get by them. We had the stoppage and luckily had enough time to fix some damage we got in traffic. We had a ton of close calls and some contact. We had three restarts toward the end and I just tried to run as fast as I could like a car was on my tail the whole time. Luckily, we put the whole feature together and came home with a win. It was really rewarding with it being a last-minute deal and I was happy to get back to the Trophy Cup and be a contender."

Starks led 49 of the 50 laps. The triumphant performance wraps the season up on a positive as he was victorious during his first and final races of the season for the first time in his career. He also finished seventh in the final Trophy Cup points standings.

In other news, Starks offers his condolences to the family and friends of his former car owner, Jeff McCall, who unexpectedly passed away last week.

"While we were racing last weekend we were thinking about Jeff and his family," Starks said. "He was a big factor in my career and one of the reasons for the success I've had over the years."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 17 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 5 (5); B Main: 4 (7); Feature: 15 (20).

Oct. 18 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (6); Feature: 19 (10).

Oct. 19 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. - Heat race: 6 (5); B Main: 2 (2); Feature: 1 (2).

SEASON STATS -

34 races, 15 wins, 22 top fives, 24 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 31 top 20s

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts

Hagar Doubles Up During World Short Track Challenge to Push Winning Streak to Four Victories in Eight Days

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 21, 2024) - Derek Hagar's hot streak continued last weekend at Riverside International Speedway, where he swept the World Short Track Challenge.

Hagar bested 50-plus other drivers during the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series two-day event, giving him four feature victories in an eight-day span.

"My grandfather had something to do with the event back in the '70s when Sammy (Swindell) won both races," he said. "To bring this race back and be able to keep the win in the family is pretty special."

Hagar opened the event on Friday by qualifying ninth quickest in his group. He then won a heat race to accumulate enough points to lock into the 10 th starting position in the A Main.

"Momentum was a big key from sweeping the weekend before," he said. "I knew we needed to do what we normally do and make good laps. The track slicked off pretty quickly in the feature and played into my favor. I think I passed four cars going into turn three on the third or fourth lap. I dove it to the bottom and it stuck. We got by some really good cars to race into the top four. Hank Davis got up on the fence and was able to keep going, but it kind of messed his car up. We ended up having a red flag when Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) crashed so that put me up to second. I made quick work of Anton Hernandez and was able to make my laps the way I wanted for the rest of the race."

Hagar took the lead just before the midpoint of the race and pulled away for the triumph. The victory was his 11 th triumph of the season and it locked him into a dash position for Saturday's $10,000-to-win finale.

"All we had to do was hot lap and pill draw for the dash," he said. "They did the revenge draw so I knew I was probably going to end up with the six (out of six). We started sixth and was able to run fifth so that put us starting fifth in the feature. We had a tight race car early. We got by a couple of guys in front of us and into the top three fairly quick. I was trying everything I could do to get by Hank and Jordon (Mallett). I knew I wasn't going to pass them following them. I started pulling the wing back and floating the middle. I tried something different and it worked out in our favor."

Hagar got to second place near the middle of the race and he chased Mallett lap after lap before taking the lead with seven circuits remaining. The victory was his 10 th career with the ASCS National Tour.

"The power steering fitting in the pump broke," he said. "Right when I got by Jordon I started losing steering so I ran the last five or six laps with no power steering. I was thinking in my head, 'Oh no, not now. Why now?' But it worked out and we were able to hold on to the win."

Hagar returns to the track this weekend to drive for Paul Hart during the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader on Friday and Saturday. Hagar set his career-best World of Outlaws result of 11 th place at the track during the series' most recent visit in April 2018.

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 18 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (10).

Oct. 19 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Dash: 5 (6); Feature: 1 (5).

SEASON STATS -

34 races, 12 wins, 22 top fives, 27 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Bull Ring Blitz with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing

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Sexton Gatlin Racing

(Lakeside, CA, October 15, 2024) Sexton Gatlin Racing returns to action in a big way this Friday and Saturday at the Imperial Valley Raceway. Father and son drivers Brent and Grant Sexton will be contesting both nights in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series 3rd Annual Heritage Fall Classic. The newest member of SGR, Braydin Collie, will also be on hand for the SoCal Lightning Sprint Cars portion of the two-night affair.

Brent, 52, comes into this weekend’s races off his second-best USAC/CRA finish of the 2024 campaign. That was an 11th at Perris Auto Speedway on September 21st. That finish was only superseded by a ninth at Perris on July 13th. Coming into this week’s races, Brent is 13th in series points and is third in the Rookie of the Year award chase.

Grant, who turned 20 three months ago, has been in the wrong place at the wrong time several nights in the USAC/CRA Series this season. Getting dragged into the mistakes of others has proved to be costly during the current campaign. While he has been fast every night, the 2023 Rookie of the Year has one top 10 finish in USAC/CRA this season. That came at Perris when he placed sixth in the 30-lapper on June 6th. The young driver enters the weekend 15th in points.

Last March, Brent and Grant both competed at Imperial during the California Mid-Winter Fair. Brent raced the opening weekend in the inaugural races of the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series. The three-time lightning champion had a successful weekend, placing second and fourth. A week later, he jumped up to the open competition full-size sprint cars and placed 12th and 16th. Grant had a better result than Brent on that weekend when he came home ninth and fifth.

Last season, Brent raced lightning sprints four times at Imperial. He never finished worse than fourth, including a win in the POWRi Southwest Series a year ago this weekend. San Diego’s AJ Bender also triumphed for Lakeside, California-based SGR at Imperial in 2023. In addition to those wins, El Cajon’s Braden Chiaramonte had a victory for the team early in the year. That gave SGR wins in three of the five lightning mains at the fairgrounds oval in 2023.

In 2022, Brent recorded two wins at the track, and his oldest son, Dalton, also notched one victory.

For Collie, this week’s races will mark his first appearance on the Imperial Valley oval. It will be a unique one as well. On Friday night, he and the other SCLS drivers will be racing without wings. Friday will only be his second time racing sans wings. The last time was at Barona three weeks ago. In that race, he started eighth and finished sixth. On Saturday, the drivers will all compete with their cage and nose wings affixed to the cars.

The weekend will mark Collie’s fifth and sixth races in a lightning sprint car and only his second and third races away from Barona. Thus far in his budding lightning career, Collie has finished sixth or better in three of his four races. The highlight thus far was a fifth place at Barona on August 3rd.

Despite only contesting three SCLS races, Collie has climbed up to 14th in points.

General admission tickets for this weekend's races are free. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Imperial Valley Raceway is located on the Imperial Fairgrounds at 200 East 2nd Street in Imperial, California.

Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt.

If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2024, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com.

Brent Sexton 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main

3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 16th A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main

3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 25th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

5/25/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 10th A Main

6/8/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main

7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main

7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th B Main

8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main

9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main

9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 14th A Main

9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main

Grant Sexton 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main

3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 9th A Main

3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main

3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 16th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

5/11/24 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 5th A Main

6/1/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

7/20/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main

8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

8/31/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

9/1/24 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 24th A Main

9/14/24 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main

9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main

Braydin Collie 2024 Results

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

8/3/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

8/17/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

9/28/24 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

AJ Bender 2024 Results

9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

Dominic Scelzi Shows Speed During Busy Night at Thunderbowl Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi was in contention for at least a podium result during both the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour main events last Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.

Unfortunately, misfortune struck on a late-race restart in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature and midway through the Sprint Car Challenge Tour main event at the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial.

Scelzi qualified ninth quickest and won a heat race before a third-place finish in the dash lined him up on the inside of the second row in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series main event.

"I felt we did everything right all night long," he said. "In the 410 feature we had a shot at second place late. We battled inside the top five throughout the race and were up to third on a restart with two laps to go. Unfortunately, a car in front of us had a problem and we got caught up behind him, which allowed several to get by us at the last minute."

Scelzi finished sixth, which was his 23 rd top 10 of the season.

He was fourth quickest in his group in qualifying and won a heat race to open the Sprint Car Challenge Tour program. A runner-up result in the dash lined Scelzi up on the outside of the front row in the main event.

"I felt like we were really, really good and we had a shot," he said. "We were running second and unfortunately had mechanical problems about halfway through the race so we didn't get to finish."

A return to Thunderbowl Raceway is on tap this weekend for the Trophy Cup, which runs Thursday through Saturday.

"It's a race I love," Scelzi said. "Last year was my best Trophy Cup. We were really solid all three nights. I'm hoping to avoid any trouble and be fast this weekend."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 12 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 3 (1); Feature: 6 (3).

Oct. 12 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (1); Feature: 18 (2).

SEASON STATS -

55 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 23 top 10s, 36 top 15s, 45 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Trophy Cup

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41

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"K&N Filters gives our motors the maximum performance they can possibly have," Scelzi said. "They are the best product on the market and we've enjoyed getting to know everyone at K&N throughout the years."

Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, K&N Filters, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Allstar Performance, Sander Engineering, Auto Meter, Kenny's Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.

Hoag Memorial Weekend to Cap Off ESS Season on Friday

By Curtis Berleue (Dundee, NY) | For the final time in 2024, the Empire Super Sprints are set to hit the track tis coming Friday at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY. As the championship was decided a handful of weeks ago with Jordan Poirier being crowned champion, this Friday’s event at Outlaw offers one of the highest paying shows of the year for a non-points affair.

Through two visits so far (the early spring show fell to mother nature), Matt Tanner and Davie Franek have both scored a win in 2024 at Outlaw. While both drivers would like to score another victory to finish the season, there will be a strong contingent looking to add their name to the winners list and take home the $4,000 top prize.

Historically, the mid-October date has been hit-or-miss with Mother Nature and some of the cold and wet weather the fall season brings. While the weather looks fantastic for Friday night, the last time an Empire Super Sprints A-Main was contested in the month of October at Outlaw was in 2019. Former World of Outlaws regular Lucas Wolfe picked up the win that night, along with the two prior October shows in 2018 and 2017 as well.

After the checkered flag falls on Friday night, the only remaining item on the 2024 ESS calendar is the annual awards banquet and rules meeting. Scheduled for Saturday November 9, more information will be released as we get closer to the annual season-ending celebration.

For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (formerly Twitter - @ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints).

The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, PJC Spray Foam, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Coaches, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Fondations 4 Saisons, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., FX Caprara, ASI Racewear, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Bicknell Racing Products, DirtTrackDigest.com and LC Design.

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, October 18 – Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Hoag Memorial)

Saturday, November 9 – Awards Banquet & Rules Meting

Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing take on Trophy Cup 30 this weekend

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA…Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing have their eyes set on one of the biggest events of the West Coast season, with Trophy Cup 30 taking place this Thursday-Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.

Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing competed at the one-third mile clay oval this past Saturday, while gaining track time with the NARC 410 Sprint Cars.

“It was another good night of learning with the BHR team and really gaining knowledge about each other, since it was only our second race together,” Brooks said. “I look forward to getting to Tulare for the Trophy Cup and think we can produce some good results this weekend.”

The 21-year-old driver started off the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial last Saturday by timing in 11th overall aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.

A runner up finish in his heat race then set Brooks up to start from the outside of row four in the main event.

A lot of moving and shaking was seen in the 30-lap contest, as Brooks dropped some spots by the midway point, before methodically working his way back forward.

He had climbed into eighth with 27-circuits complete, but got into a spin one lap later, forcing a caution. The final few laps saw him get back up to 12th by the checkered flag.

The team is now geared up to tackle Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Abreu Vineyards this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Tulare. The three-night Winged 360 Sprint Car event boast a $300,000 purse and is put on each season to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Last season saw Justyn Cox pilot the BHR No. 42x to a runner up finish on the final night of Trophy Cup after leading 24-laps during it.

Brooks himself, finished 5th in Trophy Cup points last year with a runner up finish on opening night, after he also led laps and came close to victory during a late race shootout with Rico Abreu.

“I’m really excited to run Trophy Cup with Landon,” commented BHR co-owner Joshua Bates. “The last two NARC shows we have had good speed, so I’m confident the BHR team can put together a good showing this weekend.”

Tickets for the Trophy Cup can be purchased at the gate, while a live video feed will be offered via https://www.trophycup.org/the-cushion-tv/

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Saturday October 12 in Tulare: Qualified (11th), Heat Race (2nd), A-main (12th)

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Thursday October 17: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing

Friday October 18: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing

Saturday October 19: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing

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Ashton Torgerson 4th 7th at Trophy Cup Tune Up

PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back into Sprint Car mode for the next few weeks in California, Ashton Torgerson picked up a seventh place finish in Tulare, CA on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour in the ‘Trophy Cup Tune Up’.

Checking in at the high-banked 1/3 mile oval in Tulare, CA, Torgerson timed the Torgerson Racing No. 02 in 4th fastest in qualifying time trials with 36 cars checked into the pit are for one final look at the track before Trophy Cup.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Glendale, AZ driver slipped back to a fourth place finish which was still good enough to lock him into the 30-lap feature event, it just put him a little deeper in the starting lineup.

Lining up 16th on the starting grid, Torgerson was able to avoid an opening lap tangle in front of him as he then moved into 10th on the next restart. Once in 10th, Torgerson was able to move into eight on the fifth circuit before getting into seventh on a lap sixth restart.

Multiple stoppages and restarts on this night saw a ton of shuffling inside the Top-10 on the everchanging Thunderbowl Track conditions.

Settling into seventh at the halfway point, Torgerson chased after the Top-Five and moved into sixth on the 23rd lap. With the aforementioned stoppages hindering the race, officials opted to cut the race to 25 laps, and on the 24th lap, Torgerson slipped back to seventh where he went on to finish.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-69, Wins-5, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-42

ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will be in action at the Trophy Cup this Thursday – Saturday.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Torgerson Racing on Facebook, and @TorgersonRacing on Twitter.

Andy Forsberg 12th at Penultimate SCCT Event in Tulare, CA

PETERSEN MEDIA: Travelling back to central California over the weekend with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they made their lone appearance of the year in Tulare, CA, Andy Forsberg picked up a 12th place finish and all but clinched the series title in doing so.

“We got back to another track where I am not the greatest, and we had some good speed, then things changed a little and I fell back out of the Top-10,” Andy Forsberg said. “There was a lot happening and restarts got tricky as the race moved on.”

With 36 cars in the pit area for the ‘Trophy Cup Tune Up’, Forsberg timed the Meridian Cameras/PHR/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg had his work cut out for himself as he lined up alongside Tulare ace, Dominic Scelzi. With Scelzi getting the jump, Forsberg gave chase but had nothing for the race leader.

Finishing in second, Forsberg locked into the ‘A’, but not making the Dash put the Auburn, CA driver in the sixth row for the 30-lap feature event.

When the caution riddled feature event came to life, Forsberg was able to carefully navigate the dauting Thunderbowl as he worked his way through the Top-10. Getting into sixth in the first handful of laps, the carnage began, and countless restarts changed the look of his night.

Slipping back to 11th, Forsberg was able to gather himself back up and get back up to ninth at the halfway point, but the race never got into a good rhythm. Bouncing in and out of the Top-10 in the final 10-laps of the race, Forsberg ultimately capped his night off with a 12th place finish as he all but clinched the 2024 series title.

“We were pretty good, but not getting into the Dash as these races makes thing that much tougher,” Forsberg said. “Add in starting midpack to being a place that I don’t have a ton of laps at and I was happy overall. Thanks to my guys for working hard, and we will see what we can do in our final few races of the year.”

Andy Forsberg and PHR Racing would like to thank Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals, Oroville Tax, Wilkie Masonry, Western Traffic Supply, PitStopUSA, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Autism Awareness, Parking and Transportation Group, Western Featherlite, 1st Vanguard, Highway Specialty Co., and KBJ Catering for their continued support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-45, Wins-5, Top 5’s-23, Top 10’s-30

ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be idle this weekend before returning to action on 10/26 in Marysville, CA.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.

You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.

Cole Macedo Powers to NARC Win in Tulare as he Grabs Series Point Lead heading into Final Three Races

PETERSEN MEDIA- A tight season long point battle with NARC took a turn on Saturday night in Tulare, CA as Cole Macedo scored the win and took over the point lead and created some separation over Justin Sanders as the series heads into its home stretch following this weekend’s Trophy Cup.

“Drew Warner and the guys worked hard all night, and they put one of the best cars I have ever driver under me all night long,” Cole Macedo said. “We had some good fortune in the feature that helped us pick up the win, but we also took over the point lead and created some space with a few races left.”

With 20 NARC cars checked into the pit area on Saturday night, Macedo got the night kicked off in style as he earned fast time honors aboard the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed No. 21.

Advancing from fourth to second in his heat race, Macedo moved into the Dash where he rolled off the starting grid from sixth. From the outside of the third row, Macedo showcased a very strong car in the Dash as he quickly began forging his way towards the front.

Working his way to second at the finish, Macedo was locked into a front row starting position for the 30-lap feature event.

When the ‘A’ came to life, it was DJ Netto jumping out to the early lead as Macedo chased after. While Netto was strong out front, Macedo was able to keep pace with the leader and was even able to turn up some heavy pressure at various times of the race only to have a caution flag impede his progress.

A late restart saw Macedo hang with Netto only to have Netto stumble and endure engine issues as Macedo was able to race by and take over the top spot. Out in front, Macedo never looked back as he proceeded to score his fifth win of the 2024 season with Tarlton Motorsports as he now sits atop the NARC standings with an 11 point lead.

“We were really good all night long, and so was DJ Netto,” Macedo said. “I was actually able to get by him late in the race, but a caution came out, and then he had his trouble that next restart. How I felt late in the race, I still think we definitely had something for him he stayed at full strength, but either way it is great to get the win and the point lead.”

Tarlton Motorsports would like to thank Tarlton and Son Inc., Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Executive Auto Sales, Durst, Tarlton Estate and Asset Management, Bandy and Associates, FK Shocks, FK Rod Ends, Willwood Brakes, Vortex Wings, and High Performance Lubricants for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 55, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 29, Top 10’s: 34.

ON TAP: Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports are now slated for the Trophy Cup in Tulare, CA which kicks off on Thursday night.

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

Tanner Carrick Romps To SCCT Win During Trophy Cup Tune Up

PETERSEN MEDIA: Coined as the Trophy Cup Tune Up on Saturday night in Tulare, CA, Tanner Carrick was locked in with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as he raced to the win during Saturday’s feature event, the final time cars see that famed Thunderbowl before this week’s Trophy Cup.

“To win the week before Trophy Cup is huge for momentum, and huge for confidence in general,” Tanner Carrick said. “Tracks absolutely change from week to week, but to have the confidence in knowing your car and team just picked up a win at the track heading back to a big event goes a long way.”

Taking part in both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and NARC events, Carrick’s 360 efforts shined bright.

With 36 cars on hand, the Lincoln, CA runner got off to a quick start as he timed in second fastest in his qualifying flight which set the tone for the night ahead. Gridding the field from the second row of his heat race, Carrick’s third place finish locked him into the impending feature event, but it also put the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed entry in the all-important High Sierra Industries Dash.

Having good fortune in the redraw, the ‘2’ lined Carrick up on the front row of the six-lap shootout, and he took full advantage of the prime starting position. Jumping out to the lead, Carrick raced to the win and put himself on the pole of the feature event.

From the front row, Carrick flexed his muscle despite the race being plagued with countless restarts. Each and every time the field was bunched back up, Carrick was able to drive away and give himself a buffer.

Looking very strong out front, Carrick was able to keep the rest of the field at bay as he raced to his seventh feature event win of the season.

Also taking part in the NARC 410ci event, Carrick also put together a strong showing in the feature event after getting off to a bit of a sluggish start.

Timing in 12th fastest in time trials of the 20 cars checked in, Carrick picked up a fourth place finish in his heat race which ultimately locked him into the 12th starting spot of the 30-lap feature event.

Working his way forward as the laps clocked down, Carrick was into the Top-10 and into ninth at the races halfway point. Continuing to work hard around the tricky Tulare Thunderbowl, Carrick raced into sixth with nine markers remaining and then used a last lap pass to net 5th coming to the checkered flag.

“To finish fifth with the 410 and pair that with a win really makes it a good night for us,” Tanner Carrick said. “Passing is the name of the game this week so to have a feel for some of the different lines Tulare can offer up is key as well. Thanks to everyone who helped us have such a successful showing.”

Tanner Carrick would like to thank CVC, Cemex, California Waterfowl, Interstate Oil, D.R. Horton, Conti, Harris and Sloan, Hanson Truss, TC Guide Service, Eddie’s Lincoln Auto Body, Simpson Strong-Tie, A&A Concrete Supply, Kaeding Performance, and Arai for their continued support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 59, Wins: 7, Top 5’s: 28, Top 10’s: 37

ON TAP: Carrick is now set for the Trophy Cup which kicks off in Tualre, CA on Thursday night.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay up to speed with Tanner Carrick by following him on Twitter @Carrick_Tanner or @CarrickMotorsp1, and by clicking over to www.tannercarrick.com.

Joel Myers Jr Charges to 13th with High Limit Racing in Texas Finale

PETERSEN MEDIA: Making his way back to California, Joel Myers Jr stopped in at Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend at competed in High Limit Racing’s season finale weekend. Having mechanical issues on Friday night, the Sebastopol, CA driver had a strong showing Saturday that saw him advance to a 13th place finish in the feature after coming through the ‘B’ Main.

“I haven’t ran my family car a ton this year, so it was fun to hop back in it over the weekend as we take it back to California for the offseason,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We had some engine trouble on Friday night that hindered us, but Saturday things went pretty well.”

Making his first ever appearance at TMS, Myers Jr timed the All About Fire Protection/Hi-Plains Building Division/Dirt Dudes Excavating backed entry in 12th fastest in his qualifying flight on Saturday night.

Lining up seventh in his heat race, a narrow surface didn’t allow for much movement, and Myers Jr settled for a seventh-place finish. With the finish he was forced into the ‘B’ main, where he again started in seventh and needed to work into the Top-Four to transfer into the ‘A’.

With the racetrack continuing to take shape as the night went on, the ‘B’ offered up a surface with multiple grooves. From his fourth row starting position, Myers Jr worked his way into a transfer position in the closing laps as his fourth-place finish placed him in the final starting spot of the 30-lap feature event.

From the 24th starting position, Myers Jr was able to get on the move early. Working into 20th in the opening laps, Myers Jr was up into the 17th position by the fifth lap.

Setting in 15th on the race’s sixth circuit Myers continued to click off strong laps on the Texas surface. Slipping back to 16th on the 20th lap, the 18-year-old Californian was able to use a late restart to take over the 13th position on the 23rd lap.

Battling with some of the series’ best in the closing laps, Myers Jr brought his night, and his Midwest swing, to a close with a 13th place finish as he now sets his sights on a return to California this week.

“All year long I have been running new tracks, its challenging but I think it makes me better overall,” Myers Jr said. “Being able to adapt to new places quickly definitely helps, and learning different things about our car helps us when we get to places were more familiar with. It was a super fun season running in the Midwest, and I am thankful to Brodie Hayward and everyone associated with his team for their support and such a great opportunity. I have a ton of great people behind the No. 46JR as well, and I’m excited to run this back home in some races to end the year.”

Joel Myers Jr Racing would like to thank All About Fire Protection, Hi-Plains Building Division, DirtDudes Excavating, Carbon Safety, System 1 Ignition, Weld, FK Rod Ends, Blud Lubricants, Smith Ti, Culvert Ops, Economy Plumbing, Cartronics, NorCal Powersports, Y2K Gaming, Shark Racing Engines, Lucas Oil, Vaider, Walker Performance Filtration, ShopRico.Com, Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Kaeding Performance, Triple X Race Co., and Ogio, for their continued support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 54, Wins-11, Top-5’s- 21, Top-10’s-27

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is now set to make his return to California as he takes part in this weekend’s Trophy Cup in Tulare, CA.

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with ‘Jr’ by following him on Twitter @joelmyersjr, Instagram @joelmyersjr_, or by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelMyersJr.

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Reinhardt Strong All Night at Outlaw Keystone Showdown, Posts Top-Ten Finish
Abbottstown, PA – October 15, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway against the World of Outlaws, Kyle Reinhardt showcased his team’s recent speed.

The Keystone Showdown served as the stage for Reinhardt in his familiar Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91. The team has found consistent speed the last few months and it showed against some of the toughest competition in sprint car racing.
QUICK RESULTS

Date: October 4, 2024
Event: National Open Prelim
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 58 cars, Group B Qualifying 13th, Heat 9th (7), B-main DNS/18th (16)

Date: October 5, 2024
Event: National Open Finale
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 56 cars, Group A Qualifying 13th, Heat 7th (7), B-main 7th (7)

Date: October 12, 2024
Event: Keystone Showdown
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 40 cars, Group B Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (2), Dash 4th (3), A-main 10th (4)

BACK ON TRACK

The month of October opened with one of the most anticipated weekends of the year, the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway on October 4th and 5th. After showing good speed at the legendary oval in recent outings, Reinhardt came into the weekend feeling good about his chances to make the shows and post good finishes. The weekend didn’t unfold as hoped though, and both shows ended in the B-main, short of the goal.

Reinhardt and team didn’t dwell on the National Open results. They got back to work and turned their focus toward their next opportunity, which would come one week later at Lincoln Speedway, another track where he has displayed good speed recently. In his last two outings at the Pigeon Hills oval, he posted finishes of 4th and 6th to add to two other top-ten finishes there earlier in the season.

The night got off to a positive start when Reinhardt turned in the 3rd quickest lap in Group B qualifying, a 13.964-second effort on his first of two laps.

The qualifying effort put the Neptune City, NJ native on the front row of the third heat race of the night. Reinhardt brought home a runner-up finish behind winner Chase Dietz. The qualifying run put him into the Dash.

Reinhardt drew the third starting spot for the 8-lap dash. The finishing order would establish the front four rows of the main event lineup. At the drop of the green, he grabbed the 2nd spot behind leader Sheldon Haudenchild. He held that position until lap five and ultimately finished 4th to claim the outside row two starting spot for the A-main.

In the 35-lap finale, the opening laps shuffled Reinhardt back to 6th, and by lap ten he had dropped to 9th. During the middle third of the race, he briefly found himself outside of the top ten looking in but he battled his way back to 9th as the race entered the final ten circuits.

David Gravel wrestled the 9th spot away from Reinhardt with five laps remaining, relegating him to a hard-fought 10th-place finish.

“It was a great night for us. Disappointed with our feature effort. We slipped pretty bad at the drop of the green but overall it was a great night making the dash and finishing top-ten at an Outlaw event.”, Reinhardt commented.

“We have been solid the last few months. We have about eight dates remaining on our 2024 schedule and we are working hard to put ourselves in position to win races.”
UP NEXT

Reinhardt will return to Lincoln Speedway Saturday night for the track’s season finale, Night of Champions, which will award the winner with a $15,000 payday at the conclusion of a 50-lap finale.

Prior to the night’s racing action, Reinhardt will make an appearance at Stan’s Beverage in Carlisle, PA from 12-4pm. Fans are encouraged to stop by to meet Kyle and get an up close look at his No.91 sprint car, plus pick up some ice cold Coors Banquet for the weekend!
SEASON STATS

37 races, 0 wins, 4 top 5’s, 13 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s, 23 top 20’s

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

COORS BANQUET BEER

History

Coors Banquet beer was first brewed 150 years ago. It was the original product brewed by Adolph Coors in Colorado when he first established his brewery in 1873.

Over those 150 years, Coors has not compromised their craft. Since day one Coors Banquet has been brewed only in Golden, Colorado, with Rocky Mountain spring water and Moravian barley.

The company celebrated its sesquicentennial on September 30th, 2023 with a huge street festival in the town where it all began – Golden, Colorado. This memorable event featured a lineup of live musical performances, local artisans, brewery tours, limited-edition merch, and great food and beer.

Support Local

Ace Distributing is a leading beverage wholesaler in South Central Pennsylvania, right in the heart of the racing community.

When you head to your favorite dirt track, you want your favorite ice-cold beer to enjoy, right?. Ace services over 1,400 direct retail partners across Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.

That means you can pick up some Coors Banquet beer from your local distributor on the way to your favorite track!

Please drink responsibly!
Kyle Reinhardt [91] races with David Gravel [2] (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Kyle Reinhardt [91] drives under Chase Dietz [2D] (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 season.

Kyle can be contacted via kylereinhardt46@gmail.com.
ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT

Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA. Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in. Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.

Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com

Follow Kyle Reinhardt’s season at: A2DPR.com/latest-news

Facebook: Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Twitter: Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21

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Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
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E-Z-GO Golf Cars
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FK Rod Ends

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Titan Wings

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Hagar Sweeps Flip Flop 50 to Become First Driver to Win Both Features

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Derek Hagar accomplished a feat that he envisioned for many years last Saturday.

Hagar became the first driver to capture both main events during the 16 th annual Flip Flop 50 at Riverside International Speedway.

"It feels like I've accomplished something that was accomplishable," he said. "They make it hard on the guy who wins the first one to be fully inverted. The way they do that format is if you go a lap down in the first feature you're not part of the inversion of the second feature. We lapped up to 13 th so the guy who finished second to me in the first feature started the second race 13th. It's hard to get all the way up there in the second feature with all of the other drivers who are competitive starting the second feature several rows in front of me."

Hagar opened the USCS Series event on Friday by winning a heat race from the third starting position. He then advanced a position to place second in the scramble, earning the outside front row starting position for the first 25-lap main event held the following evening.

"It went pretty good," he said. "We got a break in our favor that moved me from third to starting second in the heat race. I was able to get clean air and win that. In the scramble I got to Jordon (Mallett) a couple of times, but wasn't able to make a move. I think that helped us out more for Saturday to be able to start on the outside and have the preferred line going into turn one."

Hagar was quick to find the lead during the first feature and he led the distance.

"Jordon ran the middle in turns one and two and left the top open," he said. "I drove around him. We led every lap, but around halfway we got into traffic. He got a run on me and slid me and a lapped car going into turn one. Luckily the caution came out before we completed a lap so I was put back into the lead for the restart. That made me step it up and I led the rest of the race."

Hagar lined up 22 nd for the second 25-lap main event.

"It went better than I thought it would," he said. "The race car was phenomenal. Once we went into turn one and I passed like six cars just quarter throttle through the slick I felt we'd be in good shape. I think by Lap 5 we were in the top 10. We had a restart and I got up to third really quick. I was chasing Cody Gardner and Chase Howard. I'd say Lap 8 or Lap 9 Chase's mag box went out so that moved us to second. On the restart I showed my nose acting like something was on the bottom. The leader changed his line and got hung up coming off turn two. I was able to turn underneath him off turn two and beat him into turn three. That was right around halfway in the race. Then the track started taking a little rubber. I just tried to keep my tires underneath me and we held on."

The two triumphs push Hagar to double digits in the wins category for the third straight season and the seventh time in his career.

Hagar follows one marquee event at Riverside International Speedway up with another one as the World Short Track Challenge featuring the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series is this Friday and Saturday.

"We want to take the momentum we built over the weekend and make everyone know they have to be on their game," he said. "I feel really confident."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 11 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 1 (3); Scramble: 2 (3).

Oct. 12 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Feature #1: 1 (2); Feature #2: 1 (22).

SEASON STATS -

32 races, 10 wins, 20 top fives, 25 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 27 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing

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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."

Mallett Produces Podium and Top 10 During Flip Flop 50

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Jordon Mallett produced a strong weekend at Riverside International Speedway, which hosted the 16 th annual Flip Flop 50.

Mallett, who was making his driving debut for A.G. Rains, opened the USCS Series event on Friday by hustling from seventh to win a heat race. That made him the high-points driver and garnered the pole position for the scramble, which Mallett won.

"We had a rough pill draw, but we were really good," he said. "A.G. had the car good and we were able to charge through the heat race and put ourselves in a good position. We were high points going into the scramble, which was super encouraging only having 10 or 12 laps in that car. We went into the scramble with a few things we wanted to try. We didn't look at it as a have-to-win situation. It's another 12 laps to get more comfortable. The car was really good and we were able to go wherever we needed to go."

The stout night placed Mallett on the pole for the first 25-lap main event on Saturday.

"In hindsight the pole wasn't the most ideal position as I wished we could have started on the outside," he said. "We did a good job managing it. We fell to second and then were really good on the green-flag runs. I got to Derek (Hagar) on Lap 17 and passed him a couple of times. The second time we stuck it, but didn't get to complete a lap before there was a caution. That put us back to second and from then on it was a caution-fest. That was our opportunity and it was just a deal where the cards didn't fall our way."

Mallett's second-place result was his ninth podium outing of the season.

The second feature was inverted, which lined Mallett up on the inside of the seventh row.

"We had a lot of confidence from the first feature," he said. "We thought we knew what the track was going to do. We wanted to try some stuff to use it as a tune-up for this upcoming weekend. I know the results showed we had a great run, but we wanted to try some things. I felt we hit on some things and we were faster on one end of the track than anybody, but the other end of the track wasn't the same story. I think we were really good on longer green-flag runs, but we were plagued by cautions. We got to sixth and then the rubber came in. Then we hurt a motor coming to the white flag so we didn't get to take the checkered flag, but had lapped up to eighth so that's where we finished."

Mallett's eighth-place outing was his 19 th top 10 of the season and his 10 th in a row.

The team will return to the track this Friday and Saturday for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series.

"I think we have more confidence as we showcased we had a lot of speed right out of the gate," he said. "The more opportunities we have to refine that will help build more success. We feel we are in a pretty good place and that we can be a contender."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 11 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 1 (7); Scramble: 1 (1).

Oct. 12 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Feature #1: 2 (1); Feature #2: 8 (13).

SEASON STATS -

22 races, 4 wins, 13 top fives, 19 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 22 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the World Short Track Challenge with the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

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"We're excited to represent Awakening Events again this year," Mallett said. "Awakening Events, which has been a major part of our team for many years, puts on some of the best shows in the entertainment industry so we encourage everyone to check out their website for events in your area."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, AR Dyno Specialty, High Performance Lubricants and CP-Carrillo for their continued support.

Estenson Posts Career-Best High Limit Racing Result in Texas

Inside Line Promotions - FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 15, 2024) - Tim Estenson improved throughout a Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track last weekend.

Estenson, who was making his first appearance at the track and season debut with the series, kicked off the weekend on Friday by qualifying sixth quickest in his group. He then placed eighth in a heat race before winning the B Main, which garnered a transfer into the back of the main event. Estenson ended the night with a 24th-place finish.

"The biggest thing going into Friday was to pill draw good and we did after going out early," he said. "We were able to have a good qualifying lap. I was in a good spot for the heat race, but made the wrong choices and it cost us. If you don't capitalize on the start with some of the best guys in the country you'll get ate up. We were able to start on the pole in the B Main and have clean air so that went well. Then we started deep in the feature and I just tried to hold my line and log laps to learn."

Estenson timed in eighth quickest in his group on Saturday and a run from fifth to third place in a heat race locked him directly into the main event. He picked up a pair of positions in the feature to finish 14 th - a career-best outing with High Limit Racing.

"We were decent in qualifying in our group," he said. "In the heat race, I was able to get two spots on the start and next to second place, but he had a better line. We spread out after that. It put us starting further up in the show. We got a couple of positions as we went back and forth all race with several guys. We were pretty happy with the outcome of our weekend."

Next up for the team is a trip to The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., this Friday and Saturday for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. It will mark Estenson's debut at the track.

"After watching some videos it looks like it could race similar to Texas Motor Speedway, but is smaller," he said. "After overachieving our goals last weekend that gives us more confidence racing this weekend with the World of Outlaws."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 11 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 8 (2); B Main: 1 (1); Feature: 24 (21).

Oct. 12 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 3 (5); Feature: 14 (16).

SEASON STATS -

41 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 30 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

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"I've been using Arai Helmets since 2018," Estenson said. "They are super comfortable. I took a big hit last year. I was wearing an Arai and the helmet did its job of protecting me."

Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Overcome Early Crash for Top 10 at Lincoln Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel rallied for a top-10 result last Saturday at Lincoln Speedway.

Gravel qualified 10 th quickest in his World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series group, which started him on the inside of the third row in a heat race.

"I wasn't able to overcome going out late in our group and we just weren't quite good enough in qualifying," he said. "We paid the price starting fifth. We really needed to start fourth in that heat race or be in a later heat. We fell to sixth on the start and battled back to fifth. I was really close to third and fourth at the end, but ran out of time."

Gravel lined up on the inside of the 10 th row in the main event, but he was quickly caught up in a crash that occurred in front of him.

"Starting in the back is always a high risk," he said. "A wreck happened in front of me and I had nowhere to go. Luckily it didn't tear up the car too bad. We changed the top wing and went back out. It was a long race with a lot of cautions. We were able to pick our way through there and get into the top 10 with 10 laps to go. I got another spot to finish ninth. It definitely could have been worse."

Gravel's run from the 19 th starting position to a ninth-place result was tied for the third-most positions gained.

"I learned over the years that you have to maximize every night," he said. "Some nights that might be a win or 15th. You have to make the most of every opportunity. For the cards we were dealt and where we started in the feature, we did the most we could."

Gravel leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 72 points with seven points races remaining.

The team is heading to The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., this Friday and Saturday for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown. Gravel finished fourth at the track in June 2017 during his lone appearance.

"I feel like I'm not really changing my driving style," he said. "I push when we need to push and pull back when we need to pull back. That hasn't really changed. I try not to do anything unnecessary no matter the situation. I feel I've been driving the same way, but here lately we haven't been that stellar in the A Mains. Hopefully we can go out and set a good qualifying time to start each night strong this weekend."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 12 - Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (19).

SEASON STATS -

64 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 57 top 10s, 62 top 15s, 62 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

Huset's Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs. For more information, visit http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com .

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through August, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com .

TICKET LINK -

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Starks Charges Forward During High Limit Racing Season Finale, Return to Trophy Cup on Tap

Inside Line Promotions - FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 15, 2024) - Trey Starks left Texas on a positive note after he rallied for a top 15 last Saturday at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, where he filled in for Scotty Thiel.

"It was a good opportunity to race, but we were trying to help them with their program as well," he said. "We made improvements all weekend. It was good to get out there and race somewhere away from home again. It was a track I'd never been to so it was cool to see a new place and race a new car."

Starks opened the Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader on Friday by timing in eighth quickest in his group and placing fifth in a heat race to lock into the main event.

"It was the classic first night with a new team," he said. "We had a lot of things to shake out. In hot laps we had some engine issues we had to get figured out. I felt our qualifying effort was pretty good for not getting many laps. We didn't get a good start on the inside lane in the heat race and dropped back one row. And then in the feature we started toward the rear and were fighting some mechanical and comfort issues so I felt it was best to cut our losses and work on it for the next day."

Saturday showcased a better outing at the end of the night for Starks, who timed in 10 th quickest in his group and finished sixth in a heat race. He advanced a pair of positions to end third in the B Main, transferring into the back of the main event. Starks continued to march forward throughout the A Main as he hustled from 23 rd to 15 th - the third-most positions gained.

"We were off just a little bit in qualifying," he said. "We didn't transfer through the heat, but I was okay with getting more laps. We worked our way into third in the B Main and I felt pretty good. We were able to work our way to 15 th in the feature. We gained a couple of spots with crashes, but we passed several cars as well. I felt a lot more comfortable than I did on Friday."

Starks is hopping in another new car this weekend when he will drive for Rudeen Racing during the famed Trophy Cup. Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., hosts the marquee event Thursday through Saturday. Starks hasn't competed at the event since 2017.

"This is a one-off event and it's hard to turn down an opportunity to drive for Kevin Rudeen and his team," he said. "It's been a while since I've been to Trophy Cup. We've had some good runs there and some not so good runs. It's a tough race where you have to be fast, have some luck and stay out of trouble the whole weekend. I feel confident going in because the last time I was at Thunderbowl Raceway I ran well so I'm pretty excited for it."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 11 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 5 (3); Feature: 26 (20).

Oct. 12 - Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: 3 (5); Feature: 15 (23).

SEASON STATS -

31 races, 14 wins, 21 top fives, 23 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 28 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Trophy Cup

MEDIA LINKS -

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Dietrich makes big moves in Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown; Final 50 ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 14, 2024) – “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing put it all on the line Saturday night at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, and although the former World of Outlaws winners (2012 and 2013 at Lincoln) did not beat the Greatest Show On Dirt in the $20,000-to-win Keystone Showdown, they did the next best thing, concluding the mid-month blockbuster with a monster rally from 14th to finish fourth.

Impressive enough, Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, was also the evening’s highest finishing representative of the Pennsylvania Posse, followed by York’s own Chase Dietz – who rounded out the top five.

“Overall, a great night for Gary Kauffman Racing. That’s a race we wanted to win, but to bounce back from midpack to earn a top-five is still a pretty solid achievement,” Dietrich concluded. “We had an opportunity to close out the year at Lincoln with a win next Saturday, so that’s what we plan to do.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s $15,000-to-win Final 50 on Saturday, October 19.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 34
Top-Tens: 46

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from 18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17. Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21. Rallied from 14th to fourth in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown featuring World of Outlaws on October 12.

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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Justin Whittall pilots Stehman Motorsports to an Outlaws A-Main start at Lincoln Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 14, 2024) – Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall made the most of his opportunity to pilot John and Kelly Stehman’s No. 23, getting the call to join the team just in time for Lincoln Speedway’s $20,000-to-win Keystone Showdown featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Saturday, October 12. It was the Greatest Show On Dirt’s final Central Pennsylvania appearance of the season, replacing a previously scheduled doubleheader at Selinsgrove Speedway.

Despite tough company to debut a new owner and driver combination, Whittall and Stehman Motorsports persevered and raced on to qualify for the evening’s main event before finishing 17th, commencing action from 21st after winning the program’s Last Chance Showdown.

Devon Borden, regular ace of the well-known Central Pennsylvania open wheeler, has stepped away from the sport momentarily, but plans to return soon.

“Just can’t thank John and Kelly Stehman enough for the opportunity to drive their car. Devon needed some time and we hope he’s back sooner than later, but with our family team already planning on not being at Lincoln, this situation just kinda worked out,” Whittall, a recent winner at Port Royal Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway, said. “We had fun. We still have some things to learn about each other, but that’s with any new driver/car owner. I’m just super grateful for the opportunity.

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted in the future.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 15
Top-Tens: 25

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2. Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50. Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.

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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.

Thiel gears up for two-day ASCS Elite visit to Rocket Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (October 14, 2024) – The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will make the most of their late season southern swing, continuing their 2024 campaign with the two-day Rocket Launcher 30 at Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19. The two-day program, concluding the track’s 2024 season, will feature the ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Cars.

Team 73, fresh off of a full Missouri and Texas stretch with High Limit Racing, all of which highlighted with a 15th-place outcome at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 12, will roll into Rocket Raceway Park with a full head of steam, securing the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship with a win a Plymouth Dirt Track before making the venture south.

As noted, Team 73’s most recent starts were contested at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. With Scotty Thiel having prior obligations, Trey Starks – a Washington native who spent much of the 2024 season competing at Skagit Speedway – filled the seat in the High Limit Racing season finale; he was scored 26th and the aforementioned 15th.

“Hats off to Trey Starks for stepping in and filling the seat for us this weekend. I had other obligations, so we were grateful to have him come down and allow us to continue our southern swing,” Scotty Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “We’re going to make the most of this trip and continue our Texas invasion with a two-day visit to Rocket Raceway. This will give us a chance to keep our momentum up before we rejoin the Outlaws next weekend at Riverside.”

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a multi-day visit to Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, Texas, on October 18-19. The two-day Rocket Launcher 30 will feature the ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Cars.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 23

2024 IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Champion

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. Earned IRA triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17. Finished fourth and second in IRA doubleheader weekend at Plymouth Dirk Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Finished seventh at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 7. Finished second at 141 Speedway in Maribel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14. Earned IRA victory at Plymouth Dirt Track in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 28 – secured IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 would like to thank all of their partners: Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, Hepfner Racing Products, Triple X Chassis, Keizer Wheels, Behling Racing Equipment, Winters Performance Products.

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
IRA Outlaw Sprint Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Westfall perseveres at Lawrenceburg; Red Dirt Raceway to conclude 2024 USAC schedule
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (October 14, 2024) – It was a challenging weekend in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, and although engine trouble ultimately ended their efforts on Friday, October 11, their Saturday night outcome at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, concluded on a much higher note, ending the coveted Fall Nationals featuring the USAC National Sprint Cars with a 15th-place outcome.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, commenced Saturday’s weekend finale from the outside of row ten, earning his way into the big dance via fourth-place finish during his respective heat race.

The USAC National Sprint Cars schedule will enjoy an off weekend before concluding competition at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26.

“Not the weekend we were looking for overall, but to recover like we did after some engine issues on Friday says a lot,” Westfall said. “Excited to get to Red Dirty Raceway. We’ll work to conclude the USAC season with some great results.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will conclude their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a doubleheader at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Ray Marshall Motorsports and Matt Westfall would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattWestfallRacing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Marshall-Motorsports-111598495590021/
Online home: http://raymarshallmotorsports.com/
News coverage: http://fullyinjected.com.

STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 11

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23. Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27. Won second main event of the season in BOSS Series start at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday, August 10. Finished ninth in USAC start at Texarkana 67 Speedway on Saturday, September 7. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 21. Earned back-to-back top-tens in starts at Circle City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.

Eliason and RSR close out High Limit campaign with top-ten in Texas
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 14, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 14, 2024) – The 2024 High Limit Racing campaign is officially in the books, and for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), who finished tenth in the final championship standings, their campaign is also complete, closing out the season with a top-ten in the $50,000-to-win High Limit season finale at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, October 12.

Eliason, who drove Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, simultaneously increasing his season’s top-ten tally to 31. Although missing the top-ten just one night prior, the team out of Knoxville, Iowa, put on an impressive display, concluding the All-In Championship Weekend lidlifter with a rally from 26th to 14th.

“I want to thank Brian and Lisa Ridge for the opportunity this season. We were shy of the ultimate goal, but there’s always going to be struggles with a new team, “Eliason expressed. “Regardless, I’m grateful for the opportunity and ready to see what the future brings.”

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. Finished fifth in Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale. Finished sixth and fifth in High Limit Racing starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Finished fifth in the $100,070-to-win Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, on Saturday, August 24. Earned trio of top-ten appearances in final leg of West Coast Swing – sixth at Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, Oregon, on Monday, August 26; tenth at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on Wednesday, August 28; and eighth at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington, on Friday, August 30. Finished seventh in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 6. Finished ninth in Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals finale on Saturday, September 21. Finished eighth in the 2024 High Limit Racing finale at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 31

SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, American Table, Rasmusson Service Center, Folkens Brothers Trucking, The P.O. Box, and The Bargain Barn.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.

Trophy Cup 30 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA - October 14, 2024...Eagerness is floating through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California Sprint Car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it’s time for Trophy Cup 30 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.

The Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not just known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year, but it’s also well regarded for being held to benefit one of the truly great organizations around, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

With the Trophy Cup’s donation last year, it brought the total amount of contributions to a remarkable $2,910,000 since the event was created back in 1994. The 30th running will amazingly go over the $3,000,000 mark when the check is presented on Saturday.

This weekend marks the 19th occasion that Trophy Cup will be held at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The overall champion takes home $30,000 from the point fund, along with their earnings from all three nights. The Winged 360 Sprint Car extravaganza on October 17th, 18th and 19th features a record $300,000 overall purse.

Defending Trophy Cup champion Corey Day has made waves across the country this year with several major wins, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions and the Super Dirt Cup. The 18-year-old now returns home looking to go back-to-back at the Trophy Cup this weekend.

Other former Trophy Cup champs set to compete this weekend include three-time winners Shane Golobic from Fremont and Tim Kaeding of San Jose; along with single-time victors Bud Kaeding from Campbell, Jonathan Allard of Chico and Willie Croft from Colfax.

“It’s been great to see the fan and team support continue to be outstanding at the Trophy Cup year after year,” said Thunderbowl Raceway Promoter Steve Faria. “The extra functions on the fairgrounds continue to create a happening at the event and one that people mark down on their calendar every season. I know we are looking forward to it and hope everyone else is too. Dave Pusateri and his entire team do an excellent job with everything. I know we’re honored to host the Trophy Cup for the 19th straight year.”

Tickets and Details:

Adult grandstand tickets for the 30th Trophy Cup cost $55 on Thursday and Friday and $60 on Saturday. Bleacher tickets are $50 on Thursday and Friday and $55 on Saturday. Kids pricing and senior pricing is also available.

Tickets can be purchased starting at approximately 10-10:30am on Thursday behind the stands at the box office. It will then open at 1pm on both Friday and Saturday. The event has never sold out and plenty of tickets will be available.

The pit gate opens at 10am on Thursday October 17th, with the drivers meeting around 3:20pm. Wheel packing, hot laps, qualifying and heat races will follow.

For the second straight year, on Wednesday October 16th (day before the race) Thunderbowl GM Josh Miller will be around the campground if you’d like to obtain your Will Call Tickets, or if you need to purchase additional tickets. By handing out will call tickets on Wednesday, this will help alleviate the line at the box office on race day.

On Saturday afternoon from 11am-2pm Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and the Tulare Golf Course will present the annual Spaghetti Feed. The post-race parties start 20 minutes after the checkered flag with beer, water and soft drinks available for purchase inside.

A donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the door during all these events is appreciated. Fans and teams are all encouraged to attend the special eating events. More info on the Trophy Cup, as well as an entry list can be found at www.trophycup.org

Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.

Schatz cashes in for $20,000 in the Pigeon Hills; Route 66 double on deck

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7988 (-158)

Date: Saturday, October 12
Event: Keystone Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 1st (7th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 14, 2024) - It has been since Williams Grove Speedway’s 2020 National Open, but ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, is back in victory lane in the great state of Pennsylvania, besting the Greatest Show On Dirt and the infamous Pennsylvania Posse in Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12.

Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, earned $20,000 for his Lincoln triumph, taking command with ten laps remaining after race long leader, Sheldon Haudenchild, snagged the wall got upside down. The Fargo, North Dakota, native was in winning contention prior to Haudenschild’s misfortune, climbing his way to third around Buddy Kofoid on lap 18.

As noted, the victory, Schatz’ fifth of the 2024 World of Outlaws season and his second ever at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway, was his first in the Keystone State since securing the 2020 National Open title at Williams Grove Speedway.

Schatz’ career total with the Greatest Show On Dirt now stands at 316.
“Sheldon obviously was the class of the field all night,” Schatz said. “I can’t go up and do that. He did an awesome job up there. It just bit him, and we capitalized on his misfortune, obviously.

“This is huge. At this point in the game, it’s beyond confidence. We’re all confident in what we do. It’s just the results. This isn’t a game of I said I did this. It’s about putting it on paper and putting money in the bank. These guys work their tails off. The funny part is, I don’t think people realize that you have to work just as hard to run 14th as you do to win a race. So, hats off to them. It’s just an awesome night all around. Going out late (in qualifying), we didn’t know that we were going to have a great shot at getting qualified well, but we did. We got ourselves through that Heat Race after I made a mistake on the first lap. We just kept digging all night long, and sometimes that’s what it takes.”

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a two-day visit to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels

Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com

Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg

2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 59
Wins: 5
Top-5s: 29
Top-10s: 49

Nienhiser Scores 11th Win of Season to Close 2024

PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting in one final weekend of racing action with MOWA as they invaded Jacksonville Speedway, Paul Nienhiser defended his home turf well as he picked up the Friday night win and earned the Hard Charger on Saturday as he rallied to a sixth place finish.

“We rolled our Schnee car out at the end of the year, and we were strong with it with back to back wins and then the run to sixth from 21st to close the year,” Paul Nienhiser said.

Kicking his season finale week off on Friday night, the Chapin, IL driver lined up on the pole of his heat race. When the race went green, Nienhiser’s MSD box came loose in the cockpit and as he handled that and wrestled his CAM2 Lubricants/Midland Performance/MB Heating and Cooling Inc. No. 9x he slipped back to third.

Getting situated, Nienhiser showcased a strong car on this night as he was able to power his way back into the lead with two laps to go, and with the win he earned a spot in the redraw.

Pulling the five, Nienhiser took the green from the inside of the third row. Taking a couple of laps to figure out the treacherous cushion that had bult up on the famed bullring. With a strong car underneath him, Nienhiser was able to work the cushion, and was even able to get above the cushion and make grip and speed.

Running on the ragged edge, Nienhiser stormed into the race lead on the 15th lap and then used a late restart to leave the field in his wake and pick up his 11th win of the season emphatically.

Back in action on Saturday night for his final scheduled race of the 2024 season, a tough draw saw Nienhiser line up in the ninth starting position of his heat race.

Able to race his way through the field, Nienhiser was up into fourth and making a bid for third when the door was slammed on him sending him into an infield barrier and breaking his steering gear.

Going from the night’s high point guy potentially, Nienhiser found himself in the ‘B’ with a long road to the front of the ‘A’. Making repairs to his mount prior to the semi, Nienhiser went from seventh in the B to picking up the win and locking into the feature event.

With the win, Nienhiser lined up 21st on the field, and continued to pass cars as he did all night long. Racing through the field Nienhiser was into the Top-10 and continuing to gain on the front of the field.

Getting into sixth, Nienhiser made a move for fourth on the last lap, but amidst a wild finish the red was needed and it negated his final pass as he finished with a sixth place finish which netted him Hard Charger honors.

Factoring his heat race before the accident, and then the final pass in the feature, Nienhiser was a passing master. Though officially gaining 15 spots in the feature, including the ‘B’ and his heat he passed a total of 28 cars on this night.

“It was a great year in both cars,” Nienhiser said. “It was tough losing Ralph over the Summer, but I think a lot of us honored him well and put on some great racing. I am thankful for the many people that back my racing efforts and support me, and I am ready to start building for a big 2025.”

Nienhiser would like to thank CAM2 Lubricants, Midland Performance Inc., MB Heating & Cooling Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings, T&K Tree Services, Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., American Rental Center, Signature Signs, The Auringer Family, Matt Bradshaw, Wessler Bros. Agency Inc., Haverfield Construction-Concrete, Dropped Mobile, Mason Sound, AB&C Moving, Maverick Corn Herbicide, Maxim Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Rider Racing Engines, Simpson Race Products, and Super Shox for their support.

Nienhiser would also like to thank Heartland Trailer Manufacturing, Rockstar Wraps, Kinney Racing Engines, and Stronghurst Collision Center for their support of Scott Bonar’s No. 50 car.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-27, Wins-11, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-22

ON TAP: Nienhiser’s 2024 season has come to an end.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Paul Nienhiser by following him on Twitter @Paul_Nienhiser or by clicking over to www.paulnienhiser.com.

EDDIE TAFOYA JR FINISHES EIGHTH AT KERN AND HEADS TO MOHAVE VALLEY RACEWAY THIS SATURDAY

(Chino, CA, October 10, 2024) After placing eighth in the final regular season main event for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging last weekend at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, Eddie Tafoya Jr. heads east to Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway for this Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race. Saturday's race will be a tune-up for November’s 57th Annual Western World Championship at Mohave Valley.

Tafoya, 27, came into the final USCS points race of the season third in the series championship standings. The veteran racer was one of 18 cars that turned up for the race at the track in Bakersfield, California. The Chino Hills, California resident qualified fastest of his group of six cars with a lap of 15.558. That was also the fourth-fastest time overall.

In his heat race, the 2018 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns champion began in fifth and moved forward to finish third. That placed him on the inside of row two for the final 30-lap regular season main event. Going into turn one on the initial start, the pole sitter had issues and ended up stopped by the wall. It was hard to tell if Tafoya clipped the stopped car or not. In fact, Tafoya himself was not sure if contact was made.

On the restart, Tafoya was coming from the pole. However, as soon as the green lights came back on, it became clearly evident that he did make contact with the stopped car on the initial go. He slid back into the pack and eventually finished eighth. Despite the finish, he maintained third place in the overall standings in the USCS first season.

“I think he (the polesitter) had too much throttle on the start and slid it right through the slick in the middle,” Tafoya said of the main event start. “Backed himself into the wall and kind of bounced back. I didn’t know if I for sure clipped him but I thought I might have. Based on the way the rest of the race went, it kind of showed that (he clipped the stopped car). My rear end was out of square and the bird cages were all off. I was kind of a sitting duck wherever I went that race.”

Saturday’s USAC/CRA race will be Tafoya’s fifth on the longtime Mohave Valley track that is located five minutes from the Colorado River and 20 minutes from downtown Laughlin, Nevada. His initial outing at the 1/3 mile banked oval ended with his best finish there thus far when he placed third on April 23, 2023. Six months later, he visited again and steered his beautiful #51T to an eighth place result.

In 2023, Tafoya paid two visits to Mohave Valley. While his end results did not show it, he was a contender each time. At the start of April, in front of one of the largest crowds in track history, the well-spoken racer qualified third fastest of the 30 cars on hand. He then came from sixth to finish third in his heat. The 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the year was running in the top five in the main event when he slid to a stop in turn one. Being the cause of the red flag, he had to restart at the back of the 22 car field. From that point on, he put on a show, passing more cars than any other driver to finish 12th.

Six months later, Tafoya was a contender again working his way into second place. However, his engine began laying down, and he wisely pulled off the track to prevent damage. Sadly, that left him with a 12th-place finish.

“I don’t know if it is the track shape, or maybe the banking, I am just really confident getting the car in there,” Tafoya said on Thursday afternoon while on his way to the race shop to work on the car. “Ever since I was there the first time, I have had a good base setup. I just jell well (there). So, it is really exciting to go back there. I think that is the only track I have been good at every single time. I need to figure out what I am doing there and carry it on to the other places.”

“Driving-wise, yeah, it is one of my favorite racetracks,” Tafoya continued. “You can be really aggressive for most of the night until it slicks off. Even when it was slick last year, I think I was the only one running the top until I got to the front and showed those guys that. It is fun, and it is a racy little place. Hopefully, some moisture stays in the dirt for us.”

To see Tafoya in action on Saturday, the Mohave Valley Raceway is located at 2750 E. Laguna Rd. in Mohave Valley, Arizona (86440). Gates at the popular track will open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first green flag will wave at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Kids 6-12 get in for $15.00, and children five and under are free. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/ and the office phone is (928) 346-6000. For fans who cannot attend the race in person, it will be shown live on pay-per-view at the following link: https://drc.tv/.

After this weekend’s race, Tafoya will wrap up the USAC/CRA season at the 57th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Western World Championship at Mohave Valley on November 1st and 2nd. One week later on November 9th, he will be in action for the season finale at Perris Auto Speedway.

Friendly Tafoya is always happy to meet the fans in the pits after every race. He will sign autographs, pose for photos, and sell his beautiful 2024 team shirts. For fans who cannot attend the races, the team shirts are available at www.specialty-fasteners.com.

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, Inland Rigging, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for supporting its racing program.

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

January 11 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 22nd A Main

January 14 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 7th D Main

February 24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main

March 9 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 13th A Main

March 10 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprints 17th A Main

March 16 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main

March 23 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 12th A Main

April 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main

April 27th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main

May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main

May 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cas Series 8th A Main

June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

June 6 Lincoln Park Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 12th A Main

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

June 8 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

June 15 Santa Maria Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 2nd A Main

June 22 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

July 13 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main

July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main

August 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main

August 31 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main

September 1 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main

September 14 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 7th A Main

September 21 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main

October 5 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 8th A Main

FOLLOWING A 10TH PLACE FINISH AT KERN, LOGAN WILLIAMS HEADS TO MOHAVE VALLEY RACEWAY THIS SATURDAY

(Ontario, CA, October 9, 2024) Talented Flowdynamics racer Logan Williams will hit the home stretch of his 2024 season when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway this Saturday night. After this week’s show, the 28-year-old racer will only have five races remaining before bringing down the curtain on his 2024 racing campaign.

This year has been a breakout season for the Yorba Linda, California driver. After the first race of the season, he was seventh in the series championship standings. That was the only time the pleasant driver has been outside of the top six all season long. He has been in the top five in the standings for the last four months dating back to June 8th. His highest ranking of the year came in week 11 when he was third.

Williams comes into this Saturday’s race at “Arizona’s Baddest Bullring” fifth in the title chase. In his last appearance at the track that is located 20 minutes from downtown Laughlin, Nevada, he turned in the seventh fastest qualifying time of the 28 cars on hand. He closed that night by finishing ninth in the 30-lap main.

Prior to this season, Williams had appeared three times on the 1/3 of a mile banked oval located approximately five minutes from the Colorado River. His first appearance came on April 23rd, 2022. In that one, he got caught up in somebody else’s mess early in the main and was saddled with a 22nd-place finish. Six months later, he recorded his best Mojave finish when he came home eighth. In 2023, he only journeyed to the track one time and placed 11th.

Williams' last time on track came two weeks ago when the USAC/CRA series visited Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, California. That night, he started ninth and finished 10th in the 30-lap main, giving him 13 top 10 finishes in 16 starts this season.

To see the popular Williams in action on Saturday, the Mohave Valley Raceway is located at 2750 E. Laguna Rd. in Mohave Valley, Arizona (86440). Gates at the popular track will open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first green flag will wave at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Kids 6-12 get in for $15.00, and children five and under are free. It is cash only for tickets (no ATMs on site). Concessions, souvenirs, and the beer garden take cash or cards. For more information, the track website is https://www.mohavevalleyraceway.com/ and the office phone is (928) 346-6000.

Williams will get one week off after Saturday’s race before heading to the Imperial Valley Raceway on October 18th and 19th. He will then head back to Mohave Valley for the 57th Annual Western World Championships on November 1st and 2nd before closing the season at Perris Auto Speedway on November 9th.

Whenever you get the chance to meet the Flowdynamics drivers in person, be sure to visit them in the pits. They will be glad to sign your autographs, and each of them will have their fine-looking team shirts available.

If you or your company would like to be a part of one of the West Coast’s most prominent sprint car teams in the 2024 season, please contact John McCarthy at 909 930-5522 or john@flodyinc.com.

McCarthy and Williams would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Flowdynamics Inc., PurgePlugs.com, Cal Therm Mechanical Insulators, JFK Design Build, So Cal Racing Fuel, and Full Throttle Lift.

Matt McCarthy 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th B Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 12th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 18th A Main

8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 15th A Main

Logan Williams 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 7th A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 5th A Main

3/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 9th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 22nd A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main

6/8/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 4th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main

7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main

8/10/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main

8/15/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main

8/31/24 Kevin Kern’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 18th A Main

9/7/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main

9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 10th A Main

9/28/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA 10th A Main

SCCT set for penultimate race of the season Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA…Fresh off an exciting race in Hanford last week the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ventures back down to the Central Valley for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial this Saturday at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.

It will be the penultimate show of the SCCT campaign and the first visit to Tulare since 2022. The action-packed evening of racing is the final opportunity for drivers to get laps at Thunderbowl Raceway prior to the 30th Trophy Cup next week.

The October 12th event also showcases the NARC 410 Sprint Cars, plus RaceSaver Sprints, and has long been a cornerstone on the Thunderbowl Raceway schedule.

Chris Faria was an up and coming driver who was the youngest of five children to Danny Sr. & Arlet Faria. He grew up on their farm in Tipton and was known as the prankster of the family. Chris unfortunately lost his life at the age of 21 during a farming accident and his memory has been kept alive with a memorial race at the Thunderbowl Raceway ever since.

Brian was the oldest of the five Faria children and was taken from us in January of 2006 during an accident while driving on a highway. Brian enjoyed helping out with the track preparation at the Thunderbowl, as he drove the water truck and the grader among other things.

“We look forward to hosting the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial on Saturday,” track GM Josh Miller said. “It’s always one of the big events at Thunderbowl Raceway and having three Winged Sprint Car divisions should make for a great night of racing. We hope everyone will come out on October 12th and then stay for the Trophy Cup next week.”

With two races left in the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour season Auburn’s Andy Forsberg continues to maintain a large 114-point advantage at the top of the standings. The 48-year-old veteran brought home a consistent top-10 last week in Hanford and hopes for more of the same this Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway.

Leading Garth Moore Insurance Rookie of the Year contender Braden Chiaramonte will get some valuable laps at the Thunderbowl on Saturday in prep for next weeks Trophy Cup. The 17-year-old goes into the Faria Memorial ranking second in the SCCT points and has shown the ability to be aggressive when needed, a perfect recipe for success in Tulare.

Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Placerville’s Shane Hopkins and Roseville’s Colby Copeland round out the top-five in points going into the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. Ranking six through 10 are Livermore’s Travis Labat, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Aromas’ Justin Sanders and Mesa, Arizona’s Corbin Rueschenberg.

Tickets and Details:

Adult Grandstand tickets for the Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up at Thunderbowl Raceway this Saturday cost $40, while Bleacher tickets are $35. Senior and child pricing is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day.

The front grandstand gate will open at 4pm with the pit meeting held at 5pm and cars on track at 5:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow.

The muffler rule will follow track protocols at Thunderbowl Raceway, which mirrors the NARC 410 Series rule. Flowmaster, SpinTech, Schoenfeld 14272735-78 or Extreme mufflers only.

For those who can’t make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.
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Remaining Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC)

Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)

Doran Binks’ Swanson Still Leads

USAC Silver Crown Point Standings

With Mission Foods No. 77

Going Into Season Finale Oct. 19 at IRP

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Oct. 7 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson still lead the USAC Silver Crown point standings going into the season finale Oct. 19 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) in Brownsburg, Ind. after a 10th-place finish in the Sumar Classic Sunday night at the Terre Haute Action Track.

They have led the point standings all year since the season opener in April except for six days in May with their No. 77, which is sponsored by Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.

The Lebanon, Ohio-based team and the Indianapolis-based driver had a 27-point advantage over Hemelgarn Racing and Justin Grant going into Sunday’s race, and a 91-point advantage over the third-place team and driver, Rice Motorsports-Abacus Racing and Logan Seavey.

By finishing third on Sunday Hemelgarn Racing and Grant are now just six points behind, 785 to 779. And by winning Sunday’s race, Rice Motorsports-Abacus Racing and Seavey are now 64 points behind, 785 to 721. These three combinations are the only entities still in the running for the series’ 2024 entrant and driver championships with one of 14 races remaining.

There are 76 points up for grabs at each event: 70 for winning the race, three bonus points for being the fastest qualifier, and three bonus points for leading the most laps of the race.

The possible scenarios are too numerous to relate, but it will all come down to what happens at IRP on Oct. 19.

Anything can happen in racing, but Swanson and Doran Binks Racing have been particularly successful on IRP’s 0.686-mile paved oval.

The Oct. 19 race will be the series’ second of the year there. On May 25 at IRP Doran Binks Racing and Swanson qualified first and led all 100 laps enroute to victory in the Hoosier Hundred. It was Swanson’s fifth victory in that race and his eighth Silver Crown win at that track, tying his now-retired brother, Tanner, for No. 1 all time.

IRP was also the track where Doran-Dyson Racing clinched the 2022 series title, which was an unprecedented seventh for Swanson. He is the winningest driver in series history with 44 victories and 53 pole positions. He has more victories so far this year (four) and more poles so far this year (six) than anyone else too.

Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., qualified third Sunday at Terre Haute, just 0.162 off the 21.414-second lap Brady Bacon set to win the pole. Driving a Maxim with a Hampshire-prepared Chevy engine the team uses for dirt-track races, Swanson passed the driver who qualified second, Daison Pursley, in Turn 1 on the first lap. Pursley got him back on the following circuit around the half-mile dirt oval, however.

It quickly became evident that Swanson was dealing with some issues, which turned out to be handling problems. He dropped as far back as 12th, but gained two positions near the end of the 100-lapper to finish 10th. He set his fastest lap of the race on lap 17. He remained on the lead lap throughout, and he had a good battle with Mario Clouser in the late stages of the race. Clouser qualified right behind Swanson in fourth and finished 12th.

The podium finishers were Seavey, Pursley, and Grant. Chase Stockon finished fourth and was the hard charger. Bacon rounded out the top five.

There were five caution flags, but Swanson was not involved in any of the incidents.

“We just missed the set-up a little,” Swanson said after the race. “The track changed a lot, and it just wasn’t our night. The title will come down to IRP, and all we can do is try our best. Thanks again to Mission Foods, Wilke Orthodontics, Glenn Farms, and everyone who keeps us on the track, and gives us the chance to go out and compete for wins and titles.”

Sunday’s 100-lapper at Terre Haute was postponed from July 4 due to rain.

All of the series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.

For more information on Doran Binks Racing see DoranRacing.com and follow it on Facebook.

Fast field returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday for Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic makeup

WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 8, 2024) - When the Kubota High Limit Racing 410 Sprints appeared at Lucas Oil Speedway back on June 29th, Rico Abreu blazed around the 3/8-mile oval in 12.829 seconds for a new track record.

A severe thunderstorm shortly after qualifying postponed Night 2 of the Diamond Classic. The stars of Kubota High Limit Racing return to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday night for the makeup, with a complete new program scheduled starting with time trials.

The forecast is for dry weather and plenty of speed in the mid-week program, which begins with hot laps at 6:30 with racing to follow. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday and grandstands at 5. Fans with tickets from the June 29th rainout or wristbands from the pits that night can use those for admission.

The order of events will begin with time trails, followed by opening ceremonies, heat races, the Kubota High Limit Sprint Dash, B-Mains and the 35-lap feature.

There's an opportunity for fans to get a free upgrade to a pit pass while donating items for victims of hurricane Helene, which recently struck the southeastern United States. Kubota High Limit Racing, along with Speedway Children's Charities, Texas Motor Speedway, I-70 Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are joining forces to gather items for hurricane relief efforts.

While originally a diaper and baby wipes-focused drive, fans who donate new blankets and/or unopened diapers of any size and baby wipes will get one free pit pass upgrade per item at the track where the donation is made on that race night. Cash donations will also be accepted.

Lucas Oil Speedway donations will be collected at the VIP Door of the ticket booth starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Fans can use their tickets from the June 29th Diamond Classic rainout or purchase general admission tickets on race night and upgrade to the pit pass.

Donation stations also will be set up at other Kubota High Limit Racing stops this week:

Tuesday at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., donations will be collected at the High Limit Racing-branded pop-up tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, at the Texas Motor Speedway-branded tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m. each day.

Those unable to attend but who wish to donate may do so through Speedway Children’s Charities at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/texas/hurricane-helene-diaper-drive/. Any donor under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the pit waiver.

For more information or questions regarding the Relief Drive, please email info@highlimitracing.com.

The rescheduled $25,000-to-win Diamond Classic brings the 410 Sprints back to the Midwest, one night after the series stops at I-70 Speedway in Odessa.

Brad Sweet, a series co-founder with Kyle Larson, leads the High Limit Racing championship chase. Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., is 258 ahead of Abreu, of St. Helena, Calif. Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis is third.

Courtney beat Sweet and third-place James McFadden on Night 1 of the Diamond Classic on June 28th. For more information on Kubota High Limit Racing, visit highlimitracing.com.

Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic A Feature on June 28th - 1, Tyler Courtney. 2, Brad Sweet. 3, James McFadden. 4, Tanner Thorson. 5, Sye Lynch. 6, Justin Peck. 7, Hunter Schuerenberg. 8, Chris Windom. 9, Jacob Allen. 10, Zeb Wise. 11, Ryan Timms. 12, Cory Eliason. 13, Kasey Kahne. 14, Spencer Bayston. 15, Rico Abreu. 16, Xavier Doney. 17, Brenham Crouch. 18, Parker Price Miller. 19, Howard Moore. 20, Jace Park. 21, Garet Williamson. 22, Gage Montgomery. 23, Brent Marks. 24, Tyler Blank. 25, Brian Bell. 26, Corey Day.

Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:

(Free upgrade to pit pass with hurricane relief donations)

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37

Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10

Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE

Family Pass - $90

Pit Pass - $45

For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.

For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.

UNOFFICIAL 2024 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings

Standings become official at noon CST Monday, Oct. 14

IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., 791; 2. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 762; 3. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 760; 4. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 756; 5. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 753; 6. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 751; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 750; 8. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 748; 9. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 747; 10. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 744; 11. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 738; 12. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 735; 13. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 734; 14. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 730; 15. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 724; 16. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 719; 17. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 718; 18. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 714; 19. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 708; 20. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 701.

State Point Standings

California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 153; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 146; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 142; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 138; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 136; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Rino Felicioni, Visalia, Calif., 64; 10. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63.

Colorado – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 75; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 73; 3. Johnny Boos, Lakewood, Colo., 64; 4. Derek Schramek, Fountain, Colo., 32.

Delaware – 1. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 40; 2. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 39; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 38; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 37; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 36; 6. Christian Rumsey, Slate Hill, N.Y., 35; 7. Mark Bitner, Columbus, N.J., 34; 8. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 33; 9. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 32; 10. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 31.

Georgia – 1. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., and Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., both 76; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 71; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 70; 5. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 65; 6. C.J. Miller, Hickory, N.C., 38; 7. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 37; 8. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 36; 9. Cory Hunsberger, Doylestown, Pa., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 35.

Indiana – 1. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., 567; 2. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 506; 3. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., 504; 4. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 446; 5. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 421; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 402; 7. Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., and Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., both 397; 9. Tres Mehler, Oblong, Ill., 388; 10. Ashton Thompson, Salem, Ind., 381.

Iowa – 1. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 339; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 290; 3. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 272; 4. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 259; 5. Madi Miller, Vail, Iowa, 215; 6. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 203; 7. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 189; 8. Tadd Holliman, Murray, Neb., 180; 9. Casey Friedrichsen, Odebolt, Iowa, 173; 10. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 148.

Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 414; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 351; 3. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 337; 4. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 329; 5. Raymond Seemann, Jetmore, Kan., 301; 6. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 293; 7. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 292; 8. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 275; 9. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 250; 10. Charlee Chaffin, Cimarron, Kan., 222.

Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 76; 2. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., each 75; 5. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 69; 6. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 68; 7. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 64; 8. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 62; 9. Jason Young, Columbus, Ohio, 54; 10. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 48.

Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 137; 2. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., and Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., both 102; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., and Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., each 101; 7. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 99; 8. Mike Melair, Warrington, Pa., 91; 9. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 89; 10. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 85.

Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 924; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 793; 3. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 546; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 536; 5. Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 441; 6. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 433; 7. Michael Stien, Ceylon, Minn., 370; 8. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 362; 9. Kyla Anderson, Shakopee, Minn., 332; 10. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 311.

Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 317; 2. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 295; 3. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 282; 4. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 272; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 259; 6. Jay Russell, Wathena, Kan., 241; 7. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 233; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 211; 9. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 10. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 186.

Nebraska – 1. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 780; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 726; 3. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 687; 4. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 586; 5. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 547; 6. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 535; 7. Adam Gullion, Lincoln, Neb., 526; 8. Cole Vanderheiden, Papillion, Neb., 521; 9. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 503; 10. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 444

New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 370; 2. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 355; 3. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 338; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 334; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 331; 6. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 321; 7. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 310; 8. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 294; 9. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., and Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., both 257.

New York – 1. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 77; 2. Nolan Groves, Sugar Grove, Pa., 74; 3. Jarrett Cavalet, Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., both 73; 5. Andy Priest, Grove City, Pa., 72; 6. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., and Mikey Smith, Scranton, Pa., both 71; 8. James Pattock, New Kensington, Pa., 70; 9. Jarrett Rosencrance, Butler, Pa., 66; 10. Hunter Hite, Saxonburg, Pa., 63.

North Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 186 (one 39 point finish); 2. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 186; 3. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 181; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 167; 5. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 130; 6. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 121; 7. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 108; 8. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 96; 9. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., and Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., both 95.

North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 480; 2. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 457; 3. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 430; 4. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 378; 5. Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., 372; 6. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 361; 7. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 340; 8. Kate Taves, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 298; 9. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 252; 10. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 185.

Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 564; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 487; 3. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 463; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 417; 5. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 402; 6. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 397; 7. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 362; 8. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 340; 9. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 321; 10. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 309.

Oklahoma – 1. Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., 147; 2. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 125; 3. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 124; 4. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 122; 5. Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., 121; 6. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., 108; 7. Tanner Conn, Oklahoma City, Okla., 107; 8. Brandon Jennings, Norman, Okla., 104; 9. Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., and Matthew Holt, Dallas, Texas, both 103.

Pennsylvania – 1. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 859; 2. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 820; 3. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 776; 4. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 741; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 631; 6. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 503; 7. James Pattock, New Kensington, Pa., 494; 8. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 486; 9. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 470; 10. Jeremy Kornbau, Hermitage, Pa., 454.

South Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 154; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 153; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 142; 5. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 113; 6. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 103; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 101; 8. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 96; 9. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 95; 10. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 89.

South Dakota – 1. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 756; 2. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 673; 3. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 662; 4. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 657; 5. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 615; 6. Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., 608; 7. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 596; 8. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 546; 9. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., and Bayley Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., both 543.

Tennessee – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 40; 2. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 39; 3. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 38; 4. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 37; 5. Ashton Thompson, Salem, Ind., 36; 6. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 34; 8. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 33; 9. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 32; 10. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 31.

Texas – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 786; 2. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 781; 3. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 554; 4. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 552; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 426; 6. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 409; 7. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas, 399; 8. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 398; 9. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 387; 10. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 368.

Virginia – 1. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 337; 2. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 322; 3. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 290; 4. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 281; 5. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 277; 6. Chris Ware, Williamsburg, Va., 240; 7. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 217; 8. Matthew Mullins, Newport News, Va., 213; 9. John Smith, Brightwood, Va., 210; 10. James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 187.

West Virginia – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 40; 2. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 39; 3. Jacob Gomola, Guys Mills, Pa., 38; 4. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 37; 5. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., 36; 6. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., 35; 7. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 34; 8. Nathan Emig, Dalzell, S.C., 33; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 32; 10. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 31.

"410" SPRINT CARS TO BE FEATURED ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AT SHARON IN 2025

October 8, 2024

By Mike Leone

(Hartford, OH)...While Mother Nature put a damper on the 2024 Sharon Speedway season finale on September 28 that was to feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, management is already looking ahead to 2025. For the first time since 2010, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management will be featured on a consistent basis on Saturday nights in 2025!

The "410" Sprint Cars were scheduled nine times in 2024 with five of them being completed as David Gravel, Ryan Smith, Danny Dietrich, Dale Blaney, and Dave Blaney were victorious. That number will greatly increase in 2025 as the division is showcased on a regular basis including the return of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars for a pair of appearances once again.

"We're looking forward to having the '410' Sprint Cars on a much more frequent basis in 2025," expressed GM Dave Willoughby. "We've increased the payoffs three times in recent years, and in turn, the racers and fans have certainly supported us well with large car counts and crowds. Having DIRTVision stream our races the last two years has brought more awareness to the quality of racing that takes place."

Stay tuned for more details on the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management in 2025 along with more information on the 96th anniversary season.

Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.

Dominic Scelzi Builds Momentum With Solid Weekend at Kings Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - HANFORD, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi captured a runner-up result and two top 10s last Saturday to cap a busy weekend at Kings Speedway.

"Over the last few weeks we've gotten better and started honing in on getting more speed in the race car," he said. "I think we're on the right track and we competed to win two of the three races last weekend so that's a real positive."

The weekend began on Friday with a Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. Scelzi qualified sixth quickest and he won a heat race to advance into the dash. He gained a position to finish third, garnering the inside second row starting position in the Cotton Classic main event.

"We ended up starting on the outside of the front row when one of the cars couldn't start," he said. "The outside wasn't the place to be and I fell to fifth on the first lap. I worked my way back to third and I ran first and second down. I passed for second and was right there with the leader with about six laps to go. A lapped car stalled in front of me and I had nowhere to go. I hit it and it knocked me completely off the track."

The contact resulted in a DNF for Scelzi, who returned to the dirt oval on Saturday for the Morrie Williams Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series. Scelzi was ninth quickest in qualifying before he moved from third to second place in a heat race. He also advanced a position in the dash to end fifth.

"We went fifth to second in the first feature and just wasn't able to track down the leader," he said. "We were close, just not able to do anything. I was very happy with a second-place result."

The second feature was inverted and Scelzi hustled from 16 th to seventh.

"We drove up to seventh and had a really good run," he said. "Honestly, we were just good everywhere. We could run the bottom, the middle and the top. The track was very good in the second feature. I think we finished third in the overall points deal."

The solid weekend gives Scelzi momentum as he ventures to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., this Saturday for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 4 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 19 (3).

Oct. 5 - Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (3); Dash: 5 (6); Feature #1: 2 (5); Feature #2: 7 (18).

SEASON STATS -

53 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 22 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 43 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car Challenge Tour

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41

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"Brown & Miller builds hands-down the best hoses and fuel lines," Scelzi said. "It's been a pleasure to work with them."

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Produce Two Top 10s at Williams Grove National Open

Inside Line Promotions - MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports recorded a pair of top-10 results last weekend during the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.

Williams Grove Speedway hosted the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel event, which began on Friday with David Gravel qualifying second quickest in his group. He then won a heat race before drawing the highest number - eight - in the dash draw. Gravel advanced a pair of positions in the dash to finish sixth before he ended the night eighth in the main event.

The following night featured similar success early in the evening as Gravel set quick time during qualifying. He captured a heat race triumph and advanced forward one position in the dash to end third. The team placed sixth in the feature, marking the 56 th top 10 of the season.

Gravel owns an 86-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings with eight races remaining this season.

The next event on the schedule is the Keystone Showdown this Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.

Big Game Motorsports was victorious during a World of Outlaws event at the track in May. It was Gravel's second career series win at Lincoln Speedway and it marked the 100 th career World of Outlaws victory for Big Game Motorsports.

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 4 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 8 (6).

Oct. 5 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (3).

SEASON STATS -

63 races, 15 wins, 40 top fives, 56 top 10s, 61 top 15s, 61 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., for the Keystone Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

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Danny Dietrich eyes $20,000 in Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (October 7, 2024) – Although Williams Grove Speedway’s coveted National Open is officially in the books, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series action in the Keystone State is far from over, as the Greatest Show On Dirt will continue their Posse Country takeover with an appearance at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 12. Dubbed the Keystone Showdown, the one-day blockbuster will award a $20,000 payday, officially capping all World of Outlaws appearances in Pennsylvania for the 2024 season.

For Danny Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, a battle against the Outlaws in the Pigeon Hills is certainly not a rarity, earning a pair of Lincoln victories against the national travelers in 2012, as well as 2013. In Double-D’s most recent Outlaws battle at Lincoln Speedway, the Gettysburg native finished ninth – the tail end of an impressive rally from 24th on the starting grid.

Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will head to Lincoln Speedway on the coattails of another recent hard charge, this time scrambling from 24th to 14th in the $75,000-to-win National Open on Saturday, October 5.

“First of all, hats off to the team for not giving up on Saturday. They always stick it out when times are tough and we were able to put together a great charge because of that,” Dietrich expressed. “Looking forward to getting back to Lincoln. We know our way around that place so all we can do is put our notes to the test and get ourselves up front.”

COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12.

SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc, Blud Lubricants.

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 11 Top-Fives: 33 Top-Tens: 45

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. Finished second in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek standings; earned three wins (Williams Grove Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway), nine top-tens and six top-fives. Finished tenth in each night of Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Hard Charged from 18th to fifth at Williams Grove Speedway on August 16. FInished third in the first of two Dream Race main events at Port Royal Speedway on August 17. Hard Charged from 14th to fifth in Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Finished tenth in Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic on Monday, September 2. Won Billy Kimmel Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 13. Finished second in Sharon Speedway’s Lou Blaney Memorial make-up on Saturday, September 21.

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BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com. Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com. Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.

Zearfoss scores top-ten in National Open preliminary; Lincoln Speedway ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024

JONESTOWN, Pa. (October 7, 2024) – There’s no place like home, and for the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss, “home” happens to host one of the most sought-after prizes on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign trail – the Williams Grove Speedway National Open. And although the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native and World of Outlaws full-timer was unable to conquer the $75,000-to-win blockbuster, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a top-ten in the weekend opener that was contested late Saturday afternoon, October 5.

Zearfoss, ace of this own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished ninth in weekend preliminary, commencing main event action from the exact same position. The former Port Royal Speedway track champion now owns 15 World of Outlaws top-tens on the season and will have the opportunity to earn one more in Posse Country Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway.

Unfortunately, Zearfoss was unable to match his top-ten outcome in Saturday’s $75,000-to-win National Open finale; he finished 16th.

“Feels great to be home. There’s always a little added pressure racing so close to home with all of your friends, family, and partners at the track, but having the opportunity to work out of your own shop and sleep in your own bed is a major bonus,” Zearfoss expressed. “We get another shot at a PA win this weekend so we’ll do what we can to make it happen.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including: Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
X: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 15

2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance; finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals finale on Saturday, August 17. Finished ninth in Williams Grove Speedway National Open preliminary on Friday, October 4.

Whittall 11th in National Open preliminary; Future agenda undetermined

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (October 7, 2024) – It’s one of the most sought-after prizes on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign trail, and for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports – recent winners at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – it was a chance to etch their names in the sprint car racing history book permanently. Despite a great attempt, their National Open effort was ultimately cut short of their end goal, highlighting the two-race agenda with an 11th-place score in Friday’s preliminary.

Whittall, ace of his JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, was forced to conclude the $75,000-to-win National Open finale in the program’s C-Main.

Friday’s A-Main was actually conducted on Saturday, as heavy fog set in forcing the program to be delayed.

“We had some high hopes heading into the weekend, and we were on a pretty solid stretch of great results, so the confidence and momentum was there,” Whittall explained. “Just didn’t end how we wanted. Those things happen. We’ll shake it off and keep moving forward.

“Not sure of an upcoming plan just yet,” Whittall added. “We’re going to weigh out some options and take it from there. It’s been an incredible year and I’m blessed to be a part of it.”

ON DECK: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted in the future.

SPECIAL THANKS: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant.

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 15 Top-Tens: 25

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Finished second twice in Port Royal Speedway’s Dream Race twin feature program on Saturday, August 17. Finished sixth in Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Monday, September 2. Finished second in Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50. Finished fifth in Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 7. Finished eighth and fourth in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on September 13-14. Earned second victory of season at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 20.

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.

Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports score back-to-back top-tens in Indiana double
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (October 7, 2024) – It was an action-packed stretch in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, not only accumulating back-to-back top-tens in weekend visits to Circle City Raceway and Paragon Speedway on October 4-5, but doing so in impressive fashion – each of which the outcome of forward progress.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished sixth and second in his top-ten sweep, the former at Circle City with the latter at Paragon. As noted, it was a tale of forward progress for the “Bumblebee Express,” commencing Circle City’s main event from 16th on the A-Main grid, all before starting seventh the following evening at Paragon Speedway.

Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports now own 11 top-ten scores on the year, four of which within the top-five including a pair of victories.

“Feels good to put together a sound weekend. It was much needed, especially with a big doubleheader ahead at Lawrenceburg Speedway,” Westfall noted. “Can’t thank Ray Marshall and this entire Ray Marshall Motorsports team enough for their hard work. The season’s end is near, but we’re still working for wins. We have a few more left in us.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Fall Nationals on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch each and every USAC event live at www.floracing.com.

STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 11

Wilson powers to top-ten in GLSS finale at Millstream Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (October 7, 2024) – Not many miles were logged in Greg Wilson’s recent weekend of competition, but the action was still high, ultimately joining the Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS) in their season finale doubleheader at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, and Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6.

Although a slow start to the weekend, missing main event action at Waynesfiled, Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, recovered in a hurry, racing on to conclude his two-event sweep with a top-ten on Sunday. The Benton Ridge, Ohio, native finished sixth in the GLSS season finale, climbing ahead from 11th on the grid.

“Not the start to the weekend we wanted, but we persevered and recovered well, so it’s tough to be disappointed about that,” Wilson concluded. “Hats off to everyone who keeps this team in motion, my family especially. Success comes and goes, but they are constant and I’m blessed.”

ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing are unsure of upcoming plans. More news to be posted in the coming days.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including:

Primary Partners: Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

Product Sponsors: Winters Performance, Banshee Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Fully Injected Motorsports, Titan Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Nagy Equipment Sales, Ultra-Shield, BRS (Berryman Racing Shocks), All-Pro Cylinder Heads, AfterBurner Performance, TI22, King Racing Products, Engler Machine & Tool, Sharp Advantage, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, Real Capz, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Burns Petroleum, Smith Titanium, Kistler Engines

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwilsonracing/
X: https://twitter.com/gregwilsonw20
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Attica Raceway Park online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Fremont Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.

2024 STATISTICS:
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 20
Wins: 1

Eliason and RSR to conclude High Limit Racing campaign with four-race stretch through Missouri and Texas
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 7, 2024) – It’s been a long trip down the High Limit trail for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although only four events remain on the 2024 High Limit Racing schedule, there’s plenty to be ready for, aiming to close out their campaign with big money scores in Missouri and Texas on October 8-12.

Eliason, a Visalia, California, native and ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, will launch his final week of High Limit Racing action with starts at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8-9, all of which flanked by the High Limit finale at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. The trips to I-70 and Lucas Oil will award $20,000 and $25,000, respectively, with the Texas finale awarding $50,000.

Eliason and RSR will roll into Odessa, Missouri, fresh off of Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on October 4-5. The team highlighted the weekend pair with a 19th-place score in Friday’s preliminary (contested late afternoon Saturday due to fog).

“Hard to believe we’re this deep into the season. But, there’s a lot of money on the line this week. We want to wrap up the High Limit schedule with some big results,” Eliason noted. “We’ll roll in there like it’s night one and do what we can to contend for a win.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing schedule with visits to I-70 Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, October 8,9, 11 & 12, respectively. High Limit Racing’s 2024 season will conclude with the Texas doubleheader.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 30

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
X: https://twitter.com/RSR_883
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch High Limit Racing online at www.floracing.com.

Aaron Reutzel and RSR sweep POWRi Fall Double at Texas Motor Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Oct 7, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 7, 2024) – Everything is bigger in Texas, as the old motto suggests, and for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), their results couldn’t get much bigger, eventually sweeping the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League Fall Double Header at Texas Motor Speedway near Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. Reutzel, a Clute, Texas, native himself, secured $12,000 in his weekend domination, earning $5,000 in Friday’s preliminary before securing $7,000 the following evening.

“We came down to win and we executed, the track was good and tricky,” said an elated Aaron Reutzel in Texas victory lane. “This car was perfect with a great team effort all weekend.”

Impressive enough, “A-Aron,” ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, led every lap of each of the POWRi Fall Double Header 25-lappers, commencing action from the pole position on Friday and outside-pole on Saturday.

Aaron Reutzel, who also set “Quick Time” in each of his Texas outings, is now a six-time POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League winner over the course of his illustrious open wheel career.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing action at I-70 Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, October 8,9, 11 & 12, respectively. High Limit Racing’s 2024 season will conclude with the Texas doubleheader.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20. Won 360 main event at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25. Finished within the top-ten twice at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 27; second during 360 action and eighth during 410 action. Finished fourth during World of Outlaws Jackson Nationals twice; Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17. Won 360 main event in Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night. Won Night Before The Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday, September 6. Victorious in ASCS National Tour competition at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 10. Swept Texas Motor Speedway’s POWRi Fall Doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5.

Stats:
Wins: 16
Top-Fives: 34
Top-Tens: 40

SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.

By Gary Thomas

Hanford, CA…Making his first start with Bates-Hamilton Racing this past weekend, Yuba City’s Landon Brooks put together a solid evening of competition at the Morrie Williams Memorial, earning a top-five finish in the opening Twin-20 feature.

Brooks is currently subbing for BHR full-time driver Justyn Cox, who sustained a back injury in August at the Douglas County Dirt Track.

“I felt like it was a really good night at Kings Speedway for our first outing together,” said Brooks. “Josh Bates got me comfortable right away and we qualified well, along with winning our heat race.”

This past Saturday’s Morrie Williams Memorial at Kings Speedway in Hanford marked the start of five races to go in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season.

The 21-year-old wheelman opened the event by timing in fourth overall at the helm of the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.

He then jumped out front during the opening heat race and led all the way for victory, placing him into the Beacon Wealth Strategies Dash.

Following a sixth-place finish in the four-lap contest, it lined him up outside row three for the first Twin-20 main event. An entertaining 20-lap feature ensued that saw several drivers dicing it up among the top 10.

Early on Brooks battled around seventh and eighth, before moving into sixth on lap eight. He then carved his way into fifth with a few circuits remaining, where he went on to cross under the checkered flag. It marked another solid finish for the team at the event, as Justyn Cox earned a close runner up during the opening Twin-20 last year.

The second Twin-20 was completely inverted based off the lead lap cars from the opening stanza, which put Brooks on the inside of row seven. Another thrilling race was seen, and he would eventually tally a 14th place result at the finish.

“I wish the first 20 had been a full 40 lap race because I felt like I was getting better and better,” commented Brooks. “The second Twin-20 was going good early, and I just got trapped on the outside, before trying to run the top in one and two. Being in a tough spot, I blew it off the edge after that and it essentially ended a shot at a good run in the second 20.”

Brooks is set to return aboard the Bates-Hamilton Racing entry at this Saturday’s NARC 410 Sprint Car Series sanctioned Faria Memorial at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.

The BHR No. 42x continues to maintain position three in the NARC owner standings going into the night. The event is also the final tune-up prior to next week’s 30th running of the Trophy Cup.

Brooks was part of an outstanding opening prelim at last years Trophy Cup, where he finished an extremely close second to Rico Abreu.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Morrie Williams Memorial Quick Recap-

Saturday October 5 in Hanford: Qualified (4th), Heat Race (1st), A-main 1 (5th), A-main 2 (14th)

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-

Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: B Scadden Design

Long-time partner B Scadden Design is back for a seventh season with BHR.

“Brad and I have been friends since the mid 80’s when we worked on Howard Kaeding’s car at the Fairgrounds in San Jose. He has been doing our designs, graphics, helmets, fire suits and basically anything we’ve needed since 2018. Our race cars look great because of him and the attention to detail that he provides our team.”

If you are in the market for design and graphics work, be sure and contact Brad Scadden at brad@bscaddendesign.com

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-

To keep up with Bates-Hamilton Racing be sure to like the BHR Page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BatesHamiltonRacing

Follow along on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bhr42x

Make sure to also follow our Instagram page @bhr_42x

Kubota High Limit Racing, Lucas Oil Speedway offering pit pass upgrade for hurricane relief donations

WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 6, 2024) - When Kubota High Limit Racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Wednesday for the Diamond Classic makeup race, fans can get an upgrade to a pit pass by helping those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Kubota High Limit Racing, along with Speedway Children's Charities, Texas Motor Speedway, I-70 Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are joining forces to gather items for hurricane relief efforts in the southeastern United States.

While originally a diaper and baby wipes-focused drive, recent news from the affected area has shown an urgent need for blankets as temperatures are dropping this time of the year. Fans who donate new blankets and/or unopened diapers of any size and baby wipes will get one free pit pass upgrade per item at the track where the donation is made on that race night. Cash donations will also be accepted.

Lucas Oil Speedway donations will be collected at the VIP Door of the ticket booth starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Track General Manager Danny Lorton said fans can use their tickets from the June 29th Diamond Classic rainout or purchase general admission tickets on race night and upgrade to the pit pass.

Donation stations also will be set up at other Kubota High Limit Racing stops this week:

Tuesday at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., donations will be collected at the High Limit Racing-branded pop-up tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, at the Texas Motor Speedway-branded tent inside the main grandstand entrance starting at 4 p.m. each day.

Those unable to attend but who wish to donate may do so through Speedway Children’s Charities at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/texas/hurricane-helene-diaper-drive/.

Please note that any donor under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the pit waiver.

For more information or questions regarding the Relief Drive, please email info@highlimitracing.com.

The rescheduled $25,000-to-win Diamond Classic brings the 410 Sprints back to the Midwest, one night after the series stops at I-70 Speedway in Odessa.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies. Fans with tickets from the June 29th rainout or wristbands from the pits that night can use those for admission.

Diamond Classic Spectator Admission:

(Free upgrade to pit pass with hurricane relief donations)

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37

Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10

Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE

Family Pass - $90

Pit Pass - $45

For ticket or camping information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.

For information about Lucas Oil Speedway, including schedules, point standings and other news, please visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.

CONTACT:

Danny Lorton

Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager

Office: (417) 282-5984

DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com

Brian Brown looks forward to FVP Platinum Batteries Midweek Money Championship at I-70 Speedway

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (October 7, 2024) - A short trip down the highway, but big money on the line for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, as I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, is set to host High Limit Racing’s FVP Platinum Batteries Midweek Money Championship on Tuesday, October 8. The event, just 15 minutes from Brown’s Grain Valley, Missouri, race shop, will award a $20,000 payday.

Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, is certainly no stranger to I-70 Speedway, earning a recent POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League victory at the facility on Saturday, September 28.

Brian Brown will roll into I-70 Speedway fresh off of Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on October 4-5. Although missing the top-ten in each of the weekend outings, Blackjack had plenty of shining moments including the fourth-fastest qualifying time, as well as a heat race victory - each of which occurring in Saturday’s $75,000-to-win finale.

“Williams Grove Speedway is tough. If you’re not good and your car isn’t working right, it’s a long 20 seconds around that place,” Brown stated. “We don’t have a great package for that place when it really slows down. Some have it and some don’t…we don’t have it yet. Regardless, we’re always learning. Already looking ahead and excited for Tuesday night at I-70 Speedway. We ran super well there last week and we were able to win, so our confidence is high. It’s going to be a great event. FVP, a primary partner of mine for a long time, is the title sponsor of the race. They have a lot of things going on with the fans. Not to mention, it’s nice to race just 15 minutes from home.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s FVP Platinum Batteries Midweek Money Championship presented by Avanti Windows and Doors at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Tuesday, October 8. Future High Limit Racing starts are still tentative.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 27

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished third in POWRi start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26. Finished sixth at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27. Finished fourth in 360 Knoxville Nationals. Finished tenth in Capitani Classic. Finished ninth in Front Row Challenge. Finished sixth in Knoxville Nationals main event on Saturday, August 10; awarded Mr. Sprint Car. Finished second in POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 18. Finished ninth and fifth in Tuscarora 50 preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, September 5-6. Won POWRi Outlaw Sprint Series main event at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, September 28.

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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
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Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com

Schatz rallies big for top-ten in National Open preliminary; Lincoln’s Keystone Showdown on deck

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 7838 (-176)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 4th & 5th
Event: National Open
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 5th (15th)
Saturday: 12th (16th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 7, 2024) - Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) are certainly no strangers to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and although Schatz was unable to attain a seventh National Open title, the Fargo, North Dakota, native put on a show in the two-day/two-race blockbuster, highlighting the event with a hard-fought top-five in Friday's portion of the program.

Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished fifth in the Friday preliminary (actually contested on Saturday afternoon due to Friday night fog), commencing main event action from 15th on the grid.

Despite falling short of earning a second consecutive weekend top-five in the $75,000-to-win National Open finale later that evening, the ten-time World of Outlaws champion did the next best thing and put together another rally, this time improving four spots from 16th to finish 12th.

With all results considered, Schatz and TSR will roll into Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12, with an impressive 48 top-tens in 58 point-earning starts, 28 of which acquired within the top-five including the aforementioned National Open preliminary.

Schatz is currently third in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase, trailing the top spot by 176 markers.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Lincoln Speedway’s Keystone Showdown on Saturday, October 12.

Broadcast Coverage:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com

Donny Schatz:
Web: www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
X: www.twitter.com/donnySchatz
Instagram www.instagram.com/donnyschatz

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg

2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 58
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 28
Top-10s: 48

Andy Forsberg 2nd at Petaluma Fan Appreciation Night Following Cotton Classic Top-10

PETERSEN MEDIA: A busy weekend of racing in California saw Andy Forsberg in team on a pair of occasions as they finished seventh in Hanford, CA with the SCCT on Friday night before running second on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA for Fan Appreciation Night.

“The track on Friday was pretty cool for Hanford, considering the issues we have had at the track the last few years,” Andy Forsberg said. “We timed in well, we won our heat, and had a pretty decent run in the main.”

With 28 cars in the pit area, Forsberg opened the night up by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in eight fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the pole of his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver was able to pick up the win and lock into the High Sierra Industries Dash where a sixth place finish put him in the third row for the 30-lap feature event.

After a quick track work session, the field hit the track for the feature event. From the outside of the third row, Forsberg had a very racy car underneath him as he began working his way toward the front.

Racing into third in the early stages of the race, Forsberg then started to slip back as the track started to slick off and get ‘dirty’.

Admittedly not being where he needed to be soon enough, Forsberg drifted back to finish seventh when the 30-lapper drew to a close.

“I felt really good early, but as the track started to dirty up, I am just not the greatest at using wing speed, and I have it engrained in my head that I need to be on the curb or with my left front in the infield and that’s not the case as much anymore. Still, happy with how things went at Hanford.”

Making the trip back to Auburn, CA Friday night to swap cars, Forsberg and company were off and running on Saturday as they made the return trip to Petaluma Speedway for Fan Appreciation Night.

With 15 cars on hand for the final night of the year at Petaluma Speedway, Forsberg timed in second quickest in time trials, which placed him in the second row of his race.

Finishing third in his heat race, Forsberg moved into redraw where the five placed him in the third row of the feature event.

With unseasonably warm temperatures, the track did slick off as the night moved on.

As the feature got underway, the track started to endure some of the loose dirt from the infield berm and made things interesting.

Dealing with the tricky conditions, Forsberg was able to work his way up to finish second to close out the 2024 season at Petaluma Speedway.

“It was super-fast early on Saturday night, and the car was pretty evil but we stayed at it and got it better for the feature,” Forsberg added. “The track stayed pretty good all night, except the infield berm wasn’t quite packed in enough and some of that stuff got sprayed all over the track and made it a little interesting. Still, kudos to Rick and his team for their hard work.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-44, Wins-5, Top 5’s-23, Top 10’s-30

ON TAP: Forsberg and PHR Racing will be in Tulare, CA on Saturday night for the Trophy Cup Tune Up with the Sprint Car Challenge tour.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay updated with Andy Forsberg by ‘Liking’ him on facebook at www.facebook.com/andyforsbergracing or by following him on Twitter at @AForsberg92.

You can also keep up with Andy and his popular post race VLOG, ‘Shark Tales with Andy’ at www.facebook.com/sharktaleswithandy.

Cole Macedo Earns Morrie Williams Tribute Title

PETERSEN MEDIA- A big weekend of racing at Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA saw Cole Macedo shine aboard the Tarlton Motorsports No. 21 car. Charging from 13th to 3rd in Friday’s Cotton Classic, Macedo picked up a pair of third place finishes in Saturday’s Tribute To Morrie Williams Twin 20’s event and earned the overall Championship in part to his efforts.

“I really feel like we had the fastest car all weekend,” Cole Macedo said. “Friday night I just didn’t get us timed in well, but the guys gave me a great car and we were able to race our way through the field.”

With 28 cars checked in on Friday for the Cotton Classic with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Macedo timed the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed No. 21 in 13th fastest in time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, a fourth place finish locked him into the 30-leap feature, however he had his work cut out as he rolled off the starting grid from the 13th starting spot.

On a freshly manicured Kings Speedway surface that raced well all night long, Macedo went to work in front of the contingent on hand for the annual event. A couple of strong laps saw Macedo race into sixth on the fourth lap as he was a quickly showing himself to be a factor on this night.

Once in sixth, the moves didn’t quite come as easy as he settled in and continued to work around the Kings Speedway surface. As traffic came into play during the final 10-laps of the race, Macedo was again able to make moves. Moving into fifth on lap 21, Macedo was into third on the 24th lap, and then raced into third with five to go as he chased after second Dominic Gorden.

Holding down the final spot on the podium, Macedo capped off a strong 13th to 3rd charge as he and the Tarlton Motorsports team turned their attention to 410ci action on Saturday.

Getting off to a much better start on Saturday night, the Lemoore, CA driver timed in fifth fastest in time trials before finishing second in his heat race. Locking into the Dash, Macedo raced to the win from his front row starting position and put himself on the pole of the first 20-lap feature event of the night.

When the green flag flew on the first 20-lapper of the night, Macedo jumped out to the early lead as he felt pressure from Justin Sanders. The ever changing Kings Speedway surface made it tricky to be the race leader and as he continued to search for the best line, Sanders was able to find it first and power to lead on the 10th lap.

Continuing to run in second, a late restart saw Macedo try to make a daring move to reclaim the top spot, but it resulted in him losing a spot as Dominic Scelzi snuck by and dropped him to a third place finish.

With the lead lap finishers inverted for the second feature event, Macedo rolled off the starting grid from the 15th starting position with another 20 laps to run.

Just as he did on Friday night, Macedo was able to slice and dice his way forward as he chased after not only the win, but the overall event title. Working his way forward, a fantastic restart saw him jump from 15th to seventh on the seventh lap.

Back under green flag action, he proved to still be able to race forward as he continued his march towards the front. Into fifth on the 10th lap, he kept racing hard as he move into third on the 17th lap, where he went on to finish.

With his second third place finish of the night, Macedo was also awarded the Tribute to Morrie Williams overall Championship.

“Saturday night, it was tricky with how the track was changing and it was better to be in second in that first feature,” Macedo added. “I tried a few things but Justin Sanders was able to find something first and get by me. I tried to be a hero on the last restart, and it let Scelzi get by. We ended up third, and then charged to third in the inverted race, so really, it was a great weekend overall.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 53, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 28, Top 10’s: 33.

ON TAP: Macedo will be in Tulare, CA this Saturday night doing double duty as he will battle with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Northern Auto Racing Club.

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

Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Keep Winning

PETERSEN MEDIA- Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports have been streaky good in 2024. Winning their first five races out in 2024, Miller Motorsports and Sanders find themselves amidst another hot streak as the team as now won their last four consecutive races after winning the Cotton Classic on Friday night.

“Dale Miller always fields a car that is capable of winning on any given night, and other than a couple of nights we just started too far back, we have been in contention most nights out this season,” Justin Sanders said. “It’s been a fun ride, and hopefully we can cap the year off in style in couple of weeks.”

Friday night, Sanders and company made the trip to Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA to battle the Sprint Car Challenge Tour at the storied, Cotton Classic.

From the get, Sanders showed that the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering No. 4SA would be the car to beat as he stopped the clocks with the fastest lap in qualifying time trails.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Sanders simply needed to earn a transfer to qualify for the Dash. Jumping into third when the heat went green, Sanders settled in and held on to the third place finish.

Locking into both the Dash and the Feature, the seven lined the Aromas, CA driver up in the fourth row of the six-lap shootout. Able to race into fifth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, Sanders took the green flag from the third row for the 30-lap Cotton Classic feature event.

After a quick track prep session before the ‘A’, Sanders hit the central valley speed plant looking for his ninth win of the season with Miller Motorsports.

With the waiving of the green flag Sanders jumped into third, and was into second on the third lap. One in second, Sanders turned is focus on early leader, Dominic Gorden. Just as Sanders did last weekend in Chico, CA, he was very patient as he let the race come to him despite chasing after the leader.

Racing in traffic, Sanders was able to make his winning move on the 21st circuit as he drove by the leader, and found himself out front with just nine markers left in the race.

Keeping Cole Macedo and Gorden in check in the final laps, he went on to capture his 14th career win with the series, and pocketed his fourth consecutive win behind the wheel of the Dale Miller Motorsports No. 4SA.

“The track was great all night long, and that little touch up before the feature really helped us be able to put on a great show,” Sanders added. “Big thanks to Dale and Tara Miller as well as all of their supporters for letting us compete at a high level week in and week out.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 13, Wins- 9, Top-5’s-13, Top-10’s-13

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders return to action in three weeks as they close the 2024 season at Stockton Dirt Track on November 2nd

Mallett Teaming Up With Rains for Two Big Weekends in West Memphis

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Jordon Mallett has landed a new opportunity as he will drive for A.G. Rains the next two weekends.

The duo will compete at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., both weekends with the USCS Series' Flip Flop 50 running this Friday and Saturday. The following weekend features the ASCS National Tour and USCS Series during the World Short Track Challenge.

"I've known A.G. ever since I started racing," Mallett said. "Last year on the ASCS National Tour we got to know each other better and then I started doing his graphics work last year.

"I think it's a great opportunity. I'm super eager. He's a well-known and accomplished driver and car owner. I'm fortunate that he called me to run these couple of shows. That's a high honor when someone calls you to see if you are interested in running their equipment. I'm looking forward to the opportunity and working with him."

Mallett's best outing at the track this season was a fifth-place result during the Hooker Hood Classic. He earned wins at the track each year between 2013 and 2017.

"I have confidence rolling into it," he said. "I'm confident in myself and my equipment. The opportunity to get into someone else's car when I know they know what they are doing keeps my confidence high. I'm capable and his stuff is capable. It's a matter of putting our heads together and getting up to speed quickly.

"I'm grateful that my partners are supporting the opportunity. I've been very fortunate to have amazing partners for many years who have backed me in my own equipment as well as with the great opportunities I've been offered."

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 4 wins, 12 top fives, 17 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 20 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Flip Flop 50 with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Water for Christ

Water for Christ was established from the joint passions of sharing the Gospel of Christ and supplying clean water to villages in developing countries. For more information, visit http://www.WaterForChrist.com .

"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."

Kaleb Johnson Appreciates First Time Racing at Williams Grove National Open

Inside Line Promotions - MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson enjoyed his first experience of competing at the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.

Johnson and car owner Dennis Gainey tackled the crown jewel World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event at Williams Grove Speedway last weekend.

"I think the experience of it was really cool," Johnson said. "We showed some speed at times, but it's hard to expect results at a big race like that with no experience at a track like Williams Grove. I think big picture it went all right. A lot of people came up to us and said thanks for coming so that was awesome. I thought the people were really nice."

Johnson timed in 23 rd quickest in his qualifying group each night. He transferred out of a non-qualifier race and into a heat race both nights. On Friday, Johnson maneuvered from 11 th to seventh in a heat race before ending the night 14 th in the Last Chance Showdown. On Saturday, Johnson placed 11 th in a heat race and he gained a position to end sixth in the C Main.

"I've never raced on a track that big and racing around other cars is a whole different kind of dirty air than Knoxville or other bigger tracks," he said. "It took me a couple of laps to get used to the speed. It almost made it seem like it was a mile long. It was a good learning experience.

"A lot of it is putting a whole night together. You have to be good every time you hit the track. These bigger races we did the last few weeks was in an effort to learn and get better, and I think we did that. I want to thank Dennis and his team for the opportunity."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 4 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 23; Non-qualifier race: 2 (3); Heat race: 7 (11); B Main: 14 (10).

Oct. 5 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 23; Non-qualifier race: 4 (6); Heat race: 11 (11); C Main: 6 (7).

SEASON STATS -

52 races, 1 win, 14 top fives, 29 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 39 top 20s

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking

Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com .

"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

Estenson Finds Positive Debuting New Sprint Car at Jacksonville Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Tim Estenson produced mixed results last weekend during the Ron Milton Race of Champions at Jacksonville Speedway.

He was tied for the second-most positions gained in the feature on Friday before narrowly missing the A Main on Saturday during the Midwest Open Wheel Association doubleheader.

The weekend began on Friday with Estenson advancing from eighth to sixth place in a heat race.

"It was tough with no qualifying and it rained on Friday so the track was pretty juiced and narrow," he said. "We had a bad pill draw and we were able to salvage two spots in the heat race. We made the show through finishing second in the B Main and then we moved up eight spots in the A Main. You have to be aggressive and get after it, especially on a short track like that. You don't have any time to waste."

The run from 24 th to 16 th in the main event marked Estenson's 29 th top 20 of the season.

Saturday's weekend finale featured results of fifth in a heat race and sixth in the B Main.

"We drew a little better," Estenson said. "In the heat race, we got to second and I made a driver error. I should have stayed on the bottom, but I jumped up top and got passed on the bottom. We started in a decent spot in the B Main. We were holding our own in third or fourth, but I made a mistake going into turn three and got it pitched too sideways and spun around. We got back up to fifth and on a late green-white-checkered restart I picked the wrong real estate and wasn't able to get into a transfer spot.

"We had a new car for the weekend. The results may not have showed, but the feeling of the car went in a positive direction. I think we have a new baseline to build off."

Estenson plans on heading south to compete in a Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader this Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas. It will mark his first time at the track.

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 4 - Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. - Heat race: 6 (8); B Main: 2 (1); Feature: 16 (24).

Oct. 5 - Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. - Heat race: 5 (4); B Main: 6 (3).

SEASON STATS -

39 races, 3 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Kubota High Limit Racing series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Yamalube

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After some service issues in the early '60s, Leo pursued the lubrication side of the problem for the next two years, convinced it had to do with lubrication and not the engine itself. After having tested hundreds of combinations Leo developed a blend that in 1967 became the iconic YAMALUBE brand and to this day we still embrace his uncompromising commitment to quality and performance.

Simply put, Yamalube is the only oil "built around" the unique demands, operating characteristics, and applications of not only Yamaha engines, but all Powersport engines. For more information, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com .

"Yamalube makes top-of-the-line lubricants and cleaning products that help our race car operate well and look nice," Estenson said.

Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.

Starks Filling in for Thiel This Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track

Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Trey Starks is venturing to Texas this weekend to tackle the final Kubota High Limit Racing doubleheader of the season.

Starks will drive for Scotty Thiel on Friday and Saturday at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, where the finale pays $50,000 to win. It will mark the first time Starks has teamed up with Thiel as well as his first time competing at the track.

"It'll be cool to go to a new track," he said. "From watching videos, it looks like a track that I will enjoy. It's pretty wide and has a lot of room. It looks like it has some speed in it. It'll be a fun and exciting opportunity to go down for a bonus weekend to end the season."

Starks won his first two career High Limit Racing starts this season and he has three top 10s in four total races with the series.

"You don't want to set expectations too high, but at the same time I know it's good equipment that I'll be in," he said. "For some reason I seem to do well the first time I go to a new track in a new environment. I definitely have high hopes. I think there's an opportunity for some good runs. It'll be different from our operation with different cars and engines. As long as I get comfortable I think I can have a good run."

This weekend's races will also be the first time Starks will have ever competed in the state of Texas.

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Kubota High Limit Racing series

SEASON STATS -

29 races, 14 wins, 21 top fives, 23 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 27 top 20s